| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 55205 Price realized: 180 USD (Approx. 164 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: ROMAN REPUBLIC. Anonymous. AR Quadrigatus, Uncertain Mint, ca. 225-214 B.C. NGC VF. Cr-28/3; Syd-64A. Obverse: Laureate head of Janus, with curved truncation; Reverse: Jupiter, hurling thunderbolt and holding scepter, in galloping quadriga right driven by Victory; incuse ROMA in raised tablet below. Estimate: $100 - $200 |  |
Match 1:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | Silver | Auction date: 28 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 169 Price realized: 1,700 EUR (Approx. 1,841 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Anonymous circa 225-214 BC. Uncertain mint Quadrigatus AR 24 mm, 6,70 g Laureate head of Janus / ROMA (incuse on raised tablet) Jupiter, hurling thunderbolt with his right hand and holding scepter in his left, in quadriga to right driven by Victory standing beside him. Crawford 29/3. RBW 63. Sydenham 64. Beautifully toned and very well centered, dies of beautiful style, Near Extremely Fine. Crawford 29/3; RBW 63; Sydenham 64. The Quadrigatus coin, a significant numismatic artifact from the Roman Republic, offers a window into the religious and cultural milieu of ancient Rome. Minted around the 3rd century BC, this coin is notable for its intricate design and the rich symbolism it carries, reflecting the religious beliefs and societal values of early Rome. On the obverse of the Quadrigatus is a representation of Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, and endings. Janus is uniquely depicted with two faces, symbolizing his ability to see both the past and the future, a representation of his omniscient nature. This imagery was particularly fitting for a coin, an object that would pass through countless hands, witnessing countless transactions throughout its lifetime. The reverse of the coin is equally fascinating, featuring Jupiter, the king of the gods, and Victoria, the personification of victory, riding in a quadriga, a four-horse chariot. This scene is not just a display of divine power but also a symbol of triumph and success. Jupiter, with his commanding presence, signifies strength and authority, while Victoria represents the glory of victory, an important concept in a Republic often engaged in territorial expansions and military campaigns. Below this dynamic scene, the inscription "ROMA" is incused on a tablet. This not only signifies the coin's place of origin but also serves as a statement of civic pride and identity. In a time when Rome was expanding its influence across the Mediterranean, such coins would have served as ambassadors of Roman culture and power, spreading the city's name far and wide. The Quadrigatus holds a special place in the history of Roman coinage. Its design elements - the Janus head, the depiction of Jupiter and Victoria, and the proud inscription of "ROMA" - all convey the values, beliefs, and aspirations of the Roman Republic. As a medium of commerce, it facilitated economic transactions; as a work of art, it communicated the essence of Roman religion and culture; and as a historical artifact, it offers us insights into the world of ancient Rome, its gods, and its people Starting price: 1500 EUR |  |
Match 2:
| Tauler & Fau > Auction 141 | Auction date: 22 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 389 Price realized: 650 EUR (Approx. 692 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Anonymous. Didrachm - quadrigatus. 225-214 BC. Rome. (Craw-31/1). (Rsc-23a). Anv.: Laureate head of Janus; pellet below. Rev.: Jupiter standing in galloping quadriga driven to right by Victory, holding sceptre and reins, brandishing thunderbolt overhead; ROMA incuse on tablet below. Ag. 6,71 g. Nice patina. Ex Cayón (09/05/2005), lot 4149. XF. Est...600,00. Spanish description: Anónimo. Didracma - Quadrigato. 225-214 a.C. Roma. (Craw-31/1). (Rsc-23a). Anv.: Cabeza laureada de Jano; punto abajo. Rev.: Júpiter de pie sobre cuadriga al galope, guiada hacia la derecha por una Victoria que sosteniene un cetro y las riendas, Júpiter blandiendo el rayo en lo alto; Incuso ROMA en cartela debajo. Ag. 6,71 g. Atractivo tono. Ex Cayón (09/05/2005), lote 4149. EBC. Est...600,00. |  |
Match 3:
| Oslo Myntgalleri AS > Auction 37 | Auction date: 25 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 1677 Price realized: 4,800 NOK (Approx. 449 USD / 410 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Anonymous, 225-214 BC. AR didrachm/quadrigatus (6,39 g). Rome mint. Laureate head of Janus / Jupiter advancing right in quadriga driven by Victory, holding scepter and reins and preparing to throw thunderbolt; ROMA incuse on tablet below. Deeply toned. Numerous cleaning marks and scratches under tone and some tooling in fields., Crawford 28/3, RSC 23, Grade: 1+/01, From the inventory of a Swedish dealer Starting price: 3000 NOK |  |
Match 4:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > May 2024 World CCO Auction | Auction date: 13 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 32038 Price realized: To Be Posted | |
| Lot description: ROMAN REPUBLIC. Anonymous. AR Quadrigatus (6.70 gms), Uncertain Mint, ca. 225-214 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Brushed. Cr-28/3; Syd-64A. Obverse: Laureate head of Janus, with curved truncation; Reverse: Jupiter, hurling thunderbolt and holding scepter, in galloping quadriga right driven by Victory; incuse ROMA in raised tablet below. A handsome example of this early Roman silver issue, boldly struck in rather high relief. Plenty of luster shines in the fields, and a touch of amber tone adds to its charm. Estimate: $600 - $900 |  |
Match 5:
| Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVII | Auction date: 9 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 574 Price realized: 2,250 USD (Approx. 2,061 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Anonymous. Circa 225-212 BC. AR Didrachm – Quadrigatus (21mm, 6.62 g, 9h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Janus, no annulets at top of head, curved truncation / Jupiter, hurling thunderbolt with right hand and holding scepter in left, in galloping quadriga driven right by Victory, holding reins in both hands; ROMA incuse on raised tablet in exergue. Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 64a; HN Italy 334; RSC 23; BMCRR Romano-Campanian 87; Kestner 88, 92–3, and 95; RBW 65. Lightly toned and lustrous, minor metal flaw. EF. Elegant rendering of Janus. This type, the first truly extensive Roman coinage in silver, began shortly before the outbreak of the Second Punic War and continued until it was superseded by the denarius reform of circa 211 BC. Some early Roman imperial texts refer to a coin called a "quadrigatus" that was used to make payments during the war against Hannibal; this is clearly the type that commenced circa 225 BC, bearing a youthful, laureate janiform head on the obverse and a quadriga carrying Jupiter and Victory on the reverse. The issue was quite large and included a number of variant subtypes, indicating several mints were involved in the production. Later issues were struck on smaller flans in debased silver, no doubt due to wartime shortages. Estimate: 1500 USD |  |
