Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 3115

Price realized: 50 CHF   (Approx. 57 USD / 53 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Lollius Palicanus, 45 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.44 g, 6 h), Rome. HONORIS Laureate head of Honos to right. Rev. PALIKANVS Garlanded curule chair flanked by grain ears. Babelon (Lollia) 1. Crawford 473/2a. RBW -. Sydenham 961. Nicely toned. Areas of weakness and with some scratches and a graffito, otherwise, about very fine.


From an old Swiss collection, formed in the 19th century.

Starting price: 25 CHF

Match 1:
Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 3114

Price realized: 240 CHF   (Approx. 273 USD / 253 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


L. Papius Celsus, 45 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.08 g, 6 h), Rome. TRIVMPVS Laureate head of Triumphus to right; behind, trophy. Rev. CELSVS•III•VIR / L•PAPIVS She-wolf standing right, placing stick on fire, and eagle standing left, fanning the flames with his wings. Babelon (Papia) 3. Crawford 472/2. CRI 83. RBW 1649. Sydenham 965. Well centered and lightly toned. Small cut on the obverse and with graffiti on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.

Starting price: 75 CHF

Match 2:
Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 2992

Price realized: 60 CHF   (Approx. 68 USD / 63 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


L. Rutilius Flaccus, 77 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 4.00 g, 6 h), Rome. FLAC Helmeted head of Roma to right. Rev. L•RVTILI Victory driving biga to right, holding reins in her right hand and wreath in her left. Babelon (Rutilia) 1. Crawford 387/1. RBW 1420. Sydenham 780. Beautifully toned. Three scratches on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.

Starting price: 50 CHF

Match 3:
Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 3089

Price realized: 75 CHF   (Approx. 85 USD / 79 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


C. Vibius C.f. C.n. Pansa Caetronianus, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 4.15 g, 11 h), Rome. LIBERTATIS Laureate head of Libertas to right. Rev. C•PANSA•C F•C•N Roma seated to right on pile of arms, her head turned to left, placing her left foot on globe, holding scepter in her right hand and sword in her left; in upper right field, Victory flying left to crown her with laurel wreath. Babelon (Vibia) 20. Crawford 449/4. RBW 1575. Sydenham 949. Nicely toned. Banker's mark on the obverse and the reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, very fine.


From the collection of Dr. Kurt Conzen (1925-1997).

Starting price: 50 CHF

Match 4:
Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 3116

Price realized: 150 CHF   (Approx. 171 USD / 158 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


L. Valerius Acisculus, 45 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.00 g, 4 h), Rome. ACISCVLVS Radiate head of Sol to right; behind, double-headed pick axe (acisculus). Rev. L•VALERIVS Luna in biga galloping to right, holding whip in her left hand and reins with her right. Babelon (Valeria) 20. Crawford 474/5. CRI 94. RBW 1662. Sydenham 1002. Lightly toned. Banker's mark and light scratch on the oberse, otherwise, about extremely fine.

The celestial types of Sol and Luna on this coin perhaps refer to Caesar's eastern affairs and intended campaign against Parthia.

Starting price: 50 CHF

Match 5:
Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 3117

Price realized: 120 CHF   (Approx. 136 USD / 127 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


L. Valerius Acisculus, 45 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.65 g, 3 h), Rome. ACISCVLVS Radiate head of Sol to right; behind, acisculus. Rev. L•VALERIVS Luna in biga galloping to right, holding whip in her left hand and reins with her right. Babelon (Valeria) 14. Crawford 474/5. RBW 1662. Sydenham 1002. Beautifully toned. Somewhat rough, otherwise, about extremely fine.

The celestial types of Sol and Luna on this coin perhaps refer to Caesar's eastern affairs and intended campaign against Parthia.

Starting price: 75 CHF