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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 219
Mark Antony and Octavian. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.83 g, 12 h), with M. Barbatius. Ephesus (?), 41 BC. M•ANT•IMP•AVG III•VIR•R•P•C•M•BARBAT Q P Bare head of Mark Antony to right. Rev. CAESAR•IMP•PONT•III•VIR•R•P•C• Bare head of Octavian to right. Babelon (Antonia) 51, (Julia) 96 and (Barbatia) 2. Crawford 517/2. CRI 243. RBW 1798. Sydenham 1181. A well struck example with excellent portraits. Very light deposits, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 220
Mark Antony and Octavian. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.83 g, 11 h), with M. Barbatius, Ephesus (?), 41 BC. M•ANT•IMP•AVG III•VIR•R•P•C•M•BARBAT•Q•P Bare head of Mark Antony to right. Rev. CAESAR•IMP•PONT•III•VIR•R•P•C• Bare head of Octavian to right. Babelon (Antonia) 51, (Julia) 96 and (Barbatia) 2. Cohen 8. Crawford 517/2. CRI 243. RBW 1798. Sydenham 1181. Beautifully toned. Thin flan crack, otherwise, extremely fine.
From and old Swiss collectioned started in the 19th century.
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 221
Mark Antony, 44-30 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 4.00 g, 12 h), with Lucius Antony and M. Cocceius Nerva. Ephesus, summer 41. M•ANT•IMP AVG III VIR•R•P•C•M NERVA PROQ•P Bare head of Mark Antony to right. Rev. L•ANTONIVS COS Bare head of Lucius Antony to right. Babelon (Antonia) 48 and (Cocceia) 2. Crawford 517/5a. CRI 246. Sydenham 1185. A fresh and well struck example. Tiny marks, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Lucius Antony supported his older b... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 225
Mark Antony, 44-30 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.83 g, 6 h), military mint moving with Mark Antony (Patrae?), 32-31. ANT•AVG - III VIR•R•P•C Galley right, with scepter tied with fillet on prow. Rev. LEG II Aquila between two signa. Babelon (Antonia) 105. Crawford 544/14. CRI 349. RBW 1838. Sydenham 1216. Fresh, clear and very well struck. Light die wear, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Antony's Legio II was not identical with later, more renowned... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 226
Mark Antony, 44-30 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.82 g, 6 h), military mint moving with Mark Antony (Patrae?), 32-31. ANT AVG - III VIR•R•P•C Galley right, with scepter tied with fillet on prow. Rev. LEG XI Aquila between two signa. Babelon (Antonia) 118. Crawford 544/25. CRI 362. RBW -. Sydenham 1229. Lustrous and fresh. The obverse slightly weak, otherwise, good extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Nothing is known about Antony's Legio XI, which is not identica... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 227
Octavian, 44-27 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.53 g, 3 h), uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?), autumn 32-summer 31. Diademed and draped bust of Pax to right; behind, cornucopiae; before, olive branch. Rev. CAESAR - DIVI•F Octavian, in military attire, advancing right, raising his right hand in salute and holding inverted spear over his shoulder in his left. Babelon (Julia) 107. BMC 611. CBN 6. Cohen 72. CRI 400. RIC 253. Lustrous and well centered. Tiny marks and with a thin die break on the obve... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 262
Hadrian, 117-138. Cistophorus (Silver, 27 mm, 11.13 g, 6 h), Nicomedia. IMP CAES TRA HADRIANO AVG P P Laureate head of Hadrian to right. Rev. S P - Q R / COM BIT Octostyle temple on podium of three steps and with a round shield in pediment; ROM AVG on entablature. Metcalf -. RPC III online 981A (one example recorded). Of the highest rarity, apparently the second known example. A wonderful piece with an exceptional portrait of the finest Hadrianic style. Cleaned and with a very minor scrape on ... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 465
ASIA MINOR, Uncertain. Octavian. 28 BC. AR Cistophorus (26mm, 11.76 g, 1h). Ephesus mint(?). Laureate head right / Pax standing left, holding caduceus; to right, serpent arising from cista mystica; all within laurel wreath. Sutherland Group I, 50 var. (O72/R– [unlisted rev. die]); RPC I 2203 (Cistophoric mint); RSC 218. Minor marks, trace deposits. Good VF. Well centered and struck.
Estimate: 750 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 614
The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.81 g, 6h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. Bare head of Pompey the Great right; capis to left, lituus to right / Neptune standing left, holding apluster and resting foot on prow between the Catanaean brothers Anapias and Amphinomus running in opposite directions, bearing their parents on their shoulders. Crawford 511/3a; CRI 334; Sydenham 1344; RSC 17 (Pompey the Great); RBW 1785. Light iridescent tone, short flan crack. Good VF.
From the ... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 625
The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Summer 42 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.60 g, 6h). Military mint traveling with Brutus and Cassius, probably at Sardis; M. Servilius, legatus. Laureate head of Libertas right / Helmeted and cuirassed trophy with two spears and shield. Crawford 505/5; CRI 207; Sydenham –; RSC 9a; RBW 1776. Toned, lustrous, light porosity, flan crack. Good VF. Extremely rare.
C. Cassius Longinus was one of the principal conspirators against Julius Caesar. Following the assassin... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 627
The Republicans. Brutus. Late summer-autumn 42 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.75 g, 12h). Military mint traveling with Brutus and Cassius in western Asia Minor or northern Greece; Pedanius Costa, legatus. Laureate head of Apollo right / Trophy composed of cuirass, crested helmet, oval shield with incurved sides, and two crossed spears. Crawford 506/2; CRI 209; Sydenham 1296; RSC 4; RBW 1778. Lightly toned with underlying luster. Near EF.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 629
The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Octavian. Spring-early summer 41 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.78 g, 11h). Ephesus mint; M. Barbatius Pollio, quaestor pro praetore. Bare head of Mark Antony right / Bare head of Octavian right. Crawford 517/2; CRI 243; Sydenham 1181; RSC 8; RBW 1798 var. (Octavian with slight beard). Toned, minor marks and scratches. Near EF.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 106, Part II (10 May 2018), lot 1316.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 637
The Triumvirs. Octavian and Mark Antony. Late 40-early 39 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.15 g, 6h). Military mint traveling with Octavian in Gaul. Bare head of Octavian right, wearing slight beard / Winged caduceus. Crawford 529/2a; CRI 302; Sydenham 1327a; RSC 6; RBW –. Toned with light iridescence, a few light scratches, reverse scrapes, reverse off center. Near EF.
From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Martina Dieterle, March 2017. Ex Student and His Mentor Collection (Part III, Numisma... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 638
The Triumvirs. Octavian and Divus Julius Caesar. 38 BC. Æ Sestertius (or Dupondius?) (31mm, 21.97 g, 11h). Southern Italian(?) mint. Bare head of Octavian right, wearing slight beard / Laureate head of Divus Julius Caesar right. Crawford 535/1; Alföldi & Giard 9 (D3/R7); CRI 308; Sydenham 1335; RPC I 620; RBW 1822. Natural brown surfaces, adjustment marks, minor pitting, edge mark. Good VF. A well struck example for this issue.
Ex Michael Weller Collection (Triton VIII, 11 January 2005), lot... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 639
The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 32-summer 31 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 4.02 g, 3h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Bare head left / Venus standing right, seen from the back and with drapery covering only her thighs, holding transverse scepter in left hand and helmet in right, resting left elbow on column to left; to left, shield with star motif set on ground, leaning against column; CAESAR DIVI • F across field. CRI 396; RIC I 250b; RSC 63; BMCRR Rome 4334 = BMCRE 601; BN 24–5; CNR V 414 (thi... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 640
The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 32-summer 31 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.98 g, 10h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Diademed head of Venus right / Octavian advancing left, extending arm and holding spear. CRI 397; RIC I 251; RSC 70. Lightly toned, minor flan flaw on obverse, faint hairlines. Good VF.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Alberto Campana Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica 64, 17 May 2012), lot 2354; Rauch 65 (10 April 2000), lot 192.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 641
The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 32-summer 31 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.08 g, 9h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Bare head right / Mercury or Apollo seated right on rock, playing lyre; petasus slung on his back. CRI 401; RIC I 257; RSC 61. Attractive toning, traces of die rust. Near EF.
Ex Edward J. Waddell inventory 50869 (9 January 2014); Künker 243 (21 November 2013), lot 4713; A. Lynn Collection (Helios 4, 14 October 2009), lot 196; Numismatica Ars Classica 23 (19 March 2002), lot 1449.... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 642
The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 31-summer 30 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.87 g, 3h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Winged bust of Victory right / Octavian, as Neptune, standing left, foot set on globe, holding apluster and scepter. CRI 409; RIC I 256; RSC 60. Toned, faint hairlines, pits and marks on reverse. Good VF.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Seaby Coin & Medal Bulletin 840 (May 1989), no. C250.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 643
The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.86 g, 6h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Laureate head of Apollo of Actium right, with features resembling Octavian / Octavian, as city founder, holding whip and plow-handle, plowing right with yoke of oxen. CRI 424; RIC I 272; RSC 117. Lightly toned with peripheral iridescence, underlying luster. Near EF.
From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Sovereign Rarities, September 2018. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 106 (... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 644
The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.82 g, 3h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Laureate bust of Octavian, as Jupiter Terminus, right; winged thunderbolt to left / Octavian seated left on curule chair, holding Victory. CRI 427; RIC I 270; RSC 116. Faint hairlines, traces of deposits on reverse. EF.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Solidus 17 (18 May 2014), lot 161; Gitbud & Naumann 9 (3 November 2013), lot 417 (hammer €1700).
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 645
The Triumvirs. Octavian. 36-35 BC. AR Quinarius (113mm, 1.67 g, 3h). Uncertain mint. Galley with rowers sailing right / Victory advancing left, holding wreath, palm frond, and rudder. CRI 315A; Sydenham 1339; King 83; RSC 94. Toned, porosity. VF. Very rare, only five in CoinArchives.
Purchased by the consignor from Marcantica, 5 December 2015.
Although Crawford assigned this issue to the period after Actium, Octavian's titles are consistent with the earlier 30s BC. The strong naval theme cl... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 646
The Triumvirs. Octavian. 28 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.72 g, 12h). "Aegypto Capta" commemorative. Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Bare head right; lituus behind neck / Crocodile standing right with jaws open; AEGVPTO above, CAPTA below. CRI 430; RIC I 275a; RSC 2. Toned with iridescence, light porosity, scratches. Good VF.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Long Valley River Collection (Roma XX, 29 October 2020), lot 489 (hammer £15,000); Ernst Ploil Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica 101 (2... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25188
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Octavian, as Imperator and Triumvir (43-30 BC). AR denarius (20mm, 3.87 gm, 10h). NGC XF★ 5/5 - 5/5. Uncertain Italian mint (Brundisium or Rome?), autumn 32 BC-summer 31 BC. Head of Venus right, wearing stephane, pendant earring, and beaded necklace; linear border / CAESAR-DIVI•F, Octavian advancing left, in military attire with chlamys flying behind, right hand outstretched, transverse spear in left. RIC I 251. A gorgeous piece with delicately toning and gleaming surfaces.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25189
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Octavian, as Imperator and Triumvir (43-30 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.76 gm, 4h). NGC XF★ 5/5 - 5/5. Uncertain Italian mint (Brundisium or Rome?), ca. 29-27 BC. Laureate head of Apollo right; linear border / IMP•CAESAR, Octavian, veiled, plowing with pair of oxen right, reins in right hand, whip in left. RIC I 272. A visually striking piece, boasting beautifully toned surfaces that catch the eye with their exceptional allure.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-republic/ancients-... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25190
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Marcus Agrippa, lieutenant of Augustus (died 12 BC). AE as (28mm, 10.61 gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Posthumous issue, Rome, AD 37-41. M•AGRIPPA•L-•F•COS•III•, head of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown / Neptune standing facing, head left, nude but for chlamys hanging behind and over both arms, small dolphin left in outstretched right hand, grounded trident in left; S-C across fields. RIC I (Gaius) 58. This coin features a striking portrait of Agrippa, characterized... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 447
Mark Antony. Denarius; Mark Antony; 44-30 BC, military mint moving with Mark Antony, 32-31 BC, Denarius, 3.51g. Crawford-544/30, Syd-1235. Obv: ANT•AVG - III•VIR•R•P•C Galley right, with scepter tied with fillet on prow. Rx: LEG XV Legionary eagle between two standards. The legion mentioned in this coin was shared its name with Octavian's own unit at the Battle of Actium.. Toned aEF
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 449
Mark Antony and Octavian. Denarius; Mark Antony and Octavian; 41 BC, M. Barbatius Pollio Quaestor Pro Praetore, Denarius, 3.80g. Cr-517/2; Syd-1181; C-8 (30 Fr.); Sear, Imperators-243. Obv: M ANT IMP AVG IIIVIR R P C M BARBAT Q P (MP and AV ligate) Bare head of Mark Antony r. Rx: CAESAR IMP PONT IIIVIR R P C Bare head of Octavian r.. Choice EF
Estimate: 1850 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 524
Octavian & Divus Julius Caesar. Sestertius; Octavian & Divus Julius Caesar; c. 38 BC, Sestertius, Cr-535/1; Sear, Imperators-308. Obv: CAESAR DIVI F Bare head of Octavian r. Rx: DIVOS IVLIVS Wreathed head of Caesar r.While these coins are relatively common they generally come in horrible condition. There has been a small group of a few that have entered the market over the past several years, like this coin. It is the only sestertius-size coin that shows an excellent portrait of Julius Caesa... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 245
RÖMISCHES REICH, Augustus und Divus Julius Caesar, 42-27 v.Chr, AR Denar (30-27 v.Chr.), Italien. Diad. Kopf der Venus r. Rs.Octavian in Feldherrenkleidung l. mit Speer, i.F. CAESAR-DIVI.F. 3,55g.
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Seaby 43c, RIC 208
Starting price: 270 EUR... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 169
Mark Antony and Octavian. Late 40-early 39 BC. Denarius (Silver 19.00 mm, 3.55 g). Mint in central or southern Italy. Bare head of Antony right; star below; M • ANTON [• IMP •] III • VIR • R • P • C around. Rev. Bare head of Octavian right, wearing slight beard; CAESAR • IMP • III • VIR • R • P • C • around. Crawford 528/2a; CRI 261; RSC 1; Sydenham 1193; Kestner 3809 var. (pellet below head of Octavian); BMCRR East 121. Deposits and porous surfaces, otherwise, Very Fine. Rare.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31037
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Julius Caesar, as Consul for the Third Time (46 BC), with Aulus Hirtius, as Praetor. AV aureus (19mm, 8.06 gm, 6h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 4/5. Rome. C•CAESAR-COS•TER, veiled female head (Vesta or Pietas?) right, with features of Julius Caesar / A•HIRTIVS•P R, lituus, oenochoe, and securis, all turned left. Calicó 36. Crawford 466/1. Sydenham 1017-1018. Hirtia 1 and Julia 22. Phenomenal specimen with a very well-centered strike on a radiant, silky flan. This series of aurei, and this coin in p... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31038
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Julius Caesar, as Consul for the Third Time (ca. 45 BC), with L. Munatius Plancus, as Praefectus Urbi. AV aureus (21mm, 8.03 gm, 7h). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5. Rome, ca. late 46-early 45 BC. C•CAES-DIC•TER, draped and winged bust of Victory right, seen from front, hair rolled and pulled into chignon at back of head; dotted border / L•PLANC-PRAEF•VRB (VR ligate), praefericulum (sacrificial jug with one handle) left; dotted border. Calicó 45a. Crawford 475/1a. Sydenham 1019a. Munatia 2 and Juli... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31041
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L. Cestius and C. Norbanus (43 BC). AV aureus (20mm, 7.96 gm, 1h). NGC Choice AU 3/5 - 4/5. Rome, ca. January-April 43 BC. Draped bust of Africa right, seen from front, wearing elephant skin headdress over helmet; large dotted border / L•CESTIVS / EX•S•C-P R / C•NORBA, curule chair with legs decorated with eagles flying right, back decorated with confronted coiled serpents; dotted border. Calicó 4 (same dies). Crawford 491/1b. Sydenham 1154. Cestia 2 and Norbana 4. Scarce. This eye-ca... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31042
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Octavian, as Consul (ca. 43 BC), with Julius Caesar, as Dictator Perpetuo and Pontifex Maximus. AV aureus (18mm, 8.16 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF 3/5 - 4/5. Military mint in Transalpine and Cisalpine Gaul, July-August 43 BC. C•CAESAR•COS•PONT•AVG• (partially ligate), bare head of Octavian right / C•CAESAR•DICT•PERP•PONT•-MAX• (partially ligate), laureate head of Julius Caesar right. Calicó 52b (this coin). Crawford 490/2 (R3). Sydenham 1321. Julia 64. Newman "A Dialogue of Power in the Coi... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31043
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C. Cassius Longinus, Imperator and Assassin of Caesar (44-42 BC), with M. Aquinus, as Legate. AV aureus (19mm, 8.09 gm, 11h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Uncertain military mint traveling with Cassius in Asia Minor, possibly Smyrna, 43-42 BC. M•AQVINVS•LEG•LIBER-TAS (TA ligate), diademed head of Libertas right, hair rolled and pulled into chignon at nape, some loose curls behind / C•CASSI / IMP•, ornamented sacrificial tripod with cauldron, decorated with two laurel branches. Calicó 64 (same ob... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31046
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Marc Antony and Octavian, as Imperators and Triumvirs (43-33 BC), with Marcus Barbatius Pollio, as Quaestor Propraetor. AV aureus (20mm, 7.98 gm, 12h). NGC Choice Fine 5/5 - 4/5. Ephesus, Spring-Summer 41 BC. M•ANT•IMP AVG III VIR•R•P C M BARBAT•Q•P (MP and AV ligate), bare head of Marc Antony right / CAESAR•IMP•PONT•III•VIR•R•P•C•, bare head of Octavian right with manicured hair and long sideburn. Calicó 109. Crawford 517/1a. Sydenham 1180. Very rare. This wonderful specimen boasts ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31047
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Octavian, as Imperator (43-27 BC), with Divus Julius Caesar. AE sestertius (31mm, 15.80 gm, 2h). NGC MS★ 4/5 - 3/5, adjusted flan. Uncertain mint, possibly in southern Italy, ca. 38 BC. CAESAR-DIVI•F, bare head of Octavian right / DIVOS-IVLVS, wreathed head of Divus Julius Caesar right. Crawford 535/1. RPC I 620. Handsome artistically rendered portraits of the founding fathers of the Roman Empire, struck on a dark cool forest green flan.
Ex Münzen & Medaillen, Auction 43 (November 1... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31048
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Cleopatra VII and Marc Antony, as Rulers of the East (37-30 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 15.09 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 2/5. Syria, Antioch, 36 BC. ΒΑCΙΛΙCCΑ ΚΛЄΟΠΑΤΡΑ ΘЄΑ ΝЄwΤЄΡΑ, diademed bust of Cleopatra VII right, seen from front, hair in cornrows, wearing pendant earring, beaded necklaces, and embroidered dress / ΑΝΤwΝΙΟC ΑΥΤΟΚPΑΤwΡ ΤΡΙΤΟΝ ΤΡΙwΝ ΑΝΔΡwΝ, bare head of Marc Antony right. RPC I 4094. McAlee 174. Prieur 27. BMC 53. HGC 9, 1361. This coin is a phenomenal representa... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31049
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Cleopatra VII of Egypt and Marc Antony, as Rulers of the East (37-30 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.48 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5. Alexandria, 34-32 BC. CLEOPATRAE-REGINAE•REGVM•FILIORVM•REGVM, diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra right; prow right below / ANTONI•ARMENIA•DEVICTA, bare head of Marc Antony right; Armenian tiara behind. Crawford 543/1. Sydenham 1210. CRI 345. RSC 1. A magnificent, high-grade denarius of the famous couple, distinguished by its captivating cabinet toning... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31050
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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AV aureus (20mm, 7.79 gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5, bankers mark, light graffito. Lugdunum, 15-13 BC. AVGVSTVS-DIVI•F, bare head of Augustus right; dotted border / IMP•-X, Apollo Citharoedus of Actium, standing facing, head left, plectrum in right hand, lyre in left; ACT in exergue, linear border. Calicó 215a. RIC I 170. A pretty example well-struck on a lustrous, silky flan.
Ex Numismatic Ars Classica, Auction 100 (29 May 2017), lot421; Numismatic Ars Cl... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31051
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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AV aureus (19mm, 7.86 gm, 7h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, light marks. Lugdunum, 15-13 BC. AVGVSTVS-DIVI•F, bare head of Augustus right / IMP•X•, bull charging right, head lowered, left foreleg raised, lashing his tail. Calicó 212. RIC I 166a.
Ex Chaponnière & Firmenich, Auction 8 (5 July 2017), lot 40; Numismatica Genevensis, Auction 4 (11 December 2006), lot 151.
Augustus' large "bull coinage" struck at the Gallic mint of Lugdunum came at a time of aggressive expan... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32212
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Julius Caesar, as Consul for the Third Time (46 BC), with Aulus Hirtius, as Praetor. AV aureus (19mm, 8.07 gm, 7h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 2/5, ex-jewelry. Rome. C•CAESAR-COS•TER, veiled female head (Vesta or Pietas?) right / A•HIRTIVS•P R, lituus, oenochoe, and securis, all turned left. Calicó 36a (same rev. die). Crawford 466/1. Sydenham 1017-1018. Hirtia 1 and Julia 22. This coin features very feminine portrait, while many coins from this series bear portraits that look similar to tho... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32221
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Marc Antony and Octavian, as Imperators and Triumvirs (43-33 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 4.10 gm, 12h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5. Ephesus, 41 BC. M•ANT•IMP•AVG•III•VIR•R•P•C•M•BARBAT•Q•P (MP and AV ligate), bare head of Marc Antony right / CAESAR•IMP•PONT•III•VIR•R•P•C•, bare head of Octavian right with touseled hair and long sideburn. Crawford 517/2. Sydenham 1811. Antonia 51, Barbatia 2, and Julia 96. Striking cabinet toning with subtle orange and teal hues.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32222
Ancients
Marc Antony and Octavian, as Imperators and Triumvirs (43-33 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.95 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5, marks. Ephesus, 41 BC. M•ANT•IMP•AVG•III•VIR•R•P•C•M•BARBAT•Q•P (MP and AV ligate), bare head of Marc Antony right / CAESAR•IMP•PONT•III•VIR•R•P•C•, bare head of Octavian right with touseled hair and long sideburn. Crawford 517/2. Sydenham 1811. Antonia 51, Barbatia 2, and Julia 96.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32223
Ancients
Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus, as Imperator (41 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.89 gm, 7h). NGC XF★ 5/5 - 4/5. Military mint traveling with Ahenobarbus in the region of the Adriatic or Ionian Sea. AHENOBAR, bare head of Ahenobarbus (?) right, wearing short beard / CN•DOMITIVS•IMP, trophy with two spears and shields on prow right. Crawford 519/2. Sydenham 1177. Domitia 21. Sharp relief on deep cabinet toning.
Ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction 261 (4 March 2019), lot 611.
Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus was kn... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32224
Ancients
Marc Antony (43-30 BC). AR denarius (20mm, 3.91 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF★ 5/5 - 4/5. Military mint moving with Antony, 36 BC. ANTONIVS•AVGVR•COS•DES•ITER•ET•TERT, head of Marc Antony right / IMP•TERTIO•III•-VIR•R•P•C, Armenian tiara right, bow and arrow crossed behind. Crawford 539/1. First Heritage has handled. Lovely specimen with delicate peach hues.
This series of coins celebrate Marc Antony's victory over Armenia, which was used as propaganda to bolster his image back in Rome aft... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32225
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Cleopatra VII of Egypt and Marc Antony, as Rulers of the East (37-30 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.57 gm, 12h). NGC XF 3/5 - 1/5. Alexandria, 34-32 BC. CLEOPATRAE-REGINAE•REGVM•FILIORVM•REGVM, diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra right, stem of galley prow below / ANTONI•ARMENIA•DEVICTA, bare head of Marc Antony right, Armenian tiara behind. Crawford 543/1. Sydenham 1210. CRI 345. RSC 1. Two clearly defined portraits of the famous couple.
The last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt, Cleopatra VII... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32227
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Marc Antony, as Triumvir and Imperator (43-30 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.75 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5. Legionary issue, mint moving with Antony in Greece (Aegae or Patrae), 32-31 BC. ANT•AVG / III•VIR•R•P•C, war galley under oar right with triple ram prow and scepter tied with fillet / LEG-II, aquila flanked by standard on either side. Crawford 544/14. Sydenham 1216. Bright shimmering example of this popular type.
The legion possibly represented on this coin was Legio II August... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32233
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Octavian, as Sole Imperator (43-33 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.67 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5 Uncertain Italian mint (Brundisium and Rome?), ca. 30-29 BC. Bare head of Octavian right; linear border / IMP•CAESAR, quadriga facing atop triumphal arch with inscribed architrave; linear border. RIC I 267. A sharp and youthful portrait of a young Octavian with bright remnant luster.
Ex Economopoulos Numismatics, private sale with old dealer's tag included; the Guynn Collection; Nilus Coi... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32236
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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (20mm, 3.89 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 5/5. Spanish mint (Caesaraugusta?), 19-18 BC. CAESAR-AVGVSTVS, head of Augustus right, wreathed with oak / DIVVS-IVLIVS, eight-rayed comet with tail upwards. RIC I 37a. Stellar toning on this cosmic piece.
A comet that appeared in summer 44 BC was held to signal Julius Caesar's ascension to the heavens, and proved quite useful in Octavian's effort to get the Senate to deify his adoptive father. The memory ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32237
Ancients
Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (19mm, 3.75 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5. Spain (Colonia Patricia?), ca. 18-17/16 BC. Bare head of Augustus left; linear border / AVGVSTVS, Capricorn right, holding globe with celestial bands attached to rudder, cornucopia on back; dotted border. RIC I 130. A striking piece, with an all-over dove grey toning, that enhances the dramatic portrait of Augustus.
After visiting the astrologer Theogenes at Apollonia around 45/44 BC with his friend Agrippa, ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2299
Byzacium, Lepti Minus.
Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – AD 14. Bronze 10, Æ 26 mm, 9.33 g. IMP C D F A P M PP Bare head of Augustus l. Rev. ΛΕΠΤΙ? Draped bust of Mercury l., wearing winged petasus and holding winged caduceus; below, A. RPC 790. MAA 75. SNG Copenhagen –.
Extremely rare, apparently only the sixth specimen known.
Brown tone and about very fine / very fine
Estimate: 300 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2313
Marcus Junius Brutus and L. Plaetorius Caestianus. Denarius, Northern Greece 43-42 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.82 g. BRVT IMP L·PLAET·CEST Bare head of Brutus r. Rev. EID·MAR Pileus between two daggers. Babelon Junia 52 and Plaetoria 13. C 15. Sydenham 1301. Sear Imperators 216. Kent-Hirmer pl. 27, 98. Cahn, EIDibus MARtiis, Q. Tic. 18, 1989, 11b (this coin). Campana, Eidibus Martiis, 37 (this coin). RBW –. Crawford 508/3.
Very rare and the finest specimen in private hands of this important a... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2314
Octavianus. Bronze, Italy circa 38, Æ 32 mm, 18.08 g. CAESAR – DIVI·F Bare head of Octavian r. Rev. DIVOS – IVLIVS Laureate head of Iulius Caesar r. Babelon Julia 98. C 3. Sydenham 1335. Sear Imperators 308. RBW 1822. RPC 620. Crawford 535/1.
In exceptional condition for this issue. Two lovely portraits of fine style
and a superb green patina. Good extremely fine / extremely fine
Estimate: 20000 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2315
Q. Labienus Parthicus. Denarius, mint moving with Labienus in Asia Minor 40, AR 19 mm, 3.80 g. Q LABIENVS – PARTHICVS IMP Bare head of Labienus r. Rev. Parthian horse r., with bridle and saddle, to which bow case and quiver are attached. Babelon Atia 3. C 2. Sydenham 1357. Sear Imperatores 341. Hersh, in SNR 59, 1b (this coin). RBW 1809. Crawford 524/2.
Extremely rare. A pleasant specimen of this desirable issue. A lovely portrait struck
on excellent metal and with a lovely old ca... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2316
Cleopatra and Marcus Antonius. Tetradrachm, Antiochia ad Orontem secondary mint (?) circa 36, AR 25 mm, 15.39 g. ΒΑCΙΛΙCCA ΚΛΕΟΠΑΤΡAC ΘΕΑ ΝΕΩΤΕΡΑ Diademed bust of Cleopatra r. Rev. ΑΝΤΩΝΙΟC ΑΥΤΟΚΠΑΤΩP ΡΙΤΟΝ ΤΡΙΩΝ ΑΝΔΡΩΝ Bare head of M. Antonius r. C 2. BMC 53. RPC 4094. Prieur 27. Kraay-Hirmer pl. 220, 809.
Rare. Struck on an unusually good metal and with a superb
old cabinet tone. Good very fine
Ex Ars Classica XVII, 1934, 1142 and Jean Elsen, 148, 2021, 287 sales. From the Sir. A.J. ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2317
Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD.
Aureus, uncertain mint after 27 BC, AV 20 mm, 7.90 g. CAESAR Laureate bust l. Rev. AVGVSTVS Heifer walking l. C 27. Bahrfeldt 139. BMC –, cf. 661 (heifer r.). RIC 536 (misdescribed). CBN 1007 (these dies). Biaggi 86 (this coin). H. Rambach - A. Walker, The 'Heifer' Aurei of Augustus in SNR 91, 3.3 (this coin). Calicó 170 (this coin).
Of the highest rarity, only three specimens known, of which this is the only one in private
hands (the other s... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1009
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD.
Description
Sestertius, Pergamum circa 25, Æ 31 mm, 24.11 g. AVGVSTVS Bare head r. Rev. C·A in dotted circle within laurel wreath.
Reference
C 570
BMC 713
RIC 50
CBN 958
RPC 2233 (Asia)
Howgego, NC 1982, p. 3, 2.
Condition
A wonderful untouched enamel-like light green patina. Extremely fine
Provenance
NAC sale 29, 2005, 433
Estimate: 4000 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1010
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD.
Description
As, Nemausus circa 10-14, Æ 26 mm, 12.48 g. IMP / P - P / DIVI F Heads of Agrippa and Augustus back to back, the former wearing combined rostral crown and laurel wreath, the latter wearing an oak wreath. Rev. COL – NEM Crocodile r., chained to palm-tree with long, vertical fronds; at the top of the tree, wreath with long ties.
Reference
C 9
RIC 159
RPC 525... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1014
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Divus Augustus, in the name of Agrippa.
Description
As, Roma after 37, Æ 29 mm, 11.14 g. M AGRIPPA L – F COS III Head l., wearing rostral crown. Rev. S – C Neptune, cloaked, standing l. holding small dolphin and trident.
Reference
C 3
BMC Tiberius 161
RIC Gaius 58
CBN Gaius 78
Condition
A bold portrait of fine style with a superb light brown tone. Reverse from a worn die, otherwise extremely fine
Where... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1023
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Gaius augustus, 37 – 41.
Description
Sestertius, Roma 40-41, Æ 34 mm, 29.98 g. C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P Laureate head l. Rev. S P Q R / P P / OB CIVES / SERVATOS within wreath.
Reference
C 26
BMC p. 157, note *
RIC 53
CBN 116
Condition
Rare. A magnificent portrait perfectly centred on a broad flan and a wonderful emerald-green patina. Extremely fine
Provenance
NAC sale 40, 2007, 658
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 377
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Sextus Pompeius Magnus Pius. Denarius, Southern Spain 44, AR 18 mm, 3.83 g. SEX MAGN – IMP SAL Bare head of Cnaeus Pompeius r. Rev. PIETAS Pietas standing l., holding palm branch and transverse sceptre. Babelon Pompeia 18. C 14. Sydenham 1042. Sear Imperators 232a. Woytek Arma et Nummi p. 558. Buttrey, NC 1960, type 4. RBW 1670. Crawford 477/1b.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for this very difficult issue, undoubtedly
among t... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 380
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
C. Iulius Caesar and M. Mettius. Denarius 44, AR 19 mm, 3.85 g. CAESAR·IMP Wreathed head of Caesar r.; behind, lituus and culullus. Rev. M METTIVS Venus standing l., holding sceptre and Victory, and resting l. elbow on shield which in turn rests on globe; in l. field, I. Babelon Julia 32 and Mettia 4. C 34. Sydenham 1056. Alföldi, Caesar, pl. XIII, 45 (these dies). Sear Imperators 100. RBW –. Crawford 480/3.
Minor areas of weakness, o... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 383
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
C. Iulius Caesar and P. Sepullius Macer. Denarius 44, AR 18 mm, 3.85 g. CAESAR – [DICT] PERPETVO Veiled and wreathed head of Caesar r. Rev. P·SEPVLLIVS – MACER Venus standing l., holding Victory and sceptre resting on shield. Babelon Julia 50 and Sepullia 5. C 38. Sydenham 1074. Sear Imperators 107d. RBW 1685 (this coin). Crawford 480/13.
Rare. A very attractive portrait struck on a full flan. Extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 63, 2012, RBW,... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 387
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Sextus Pompeius and Q. Nasidius. Denarius, mint moving with Sextus Pompeius 44-43, AR 19 mm, 4.03 g. NEPTVNI Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus r.; below head, dolphin and in field r., trident. Rev. Galley sailing r.; in field l., star. Below, Q·NASIDIVS. Babelon Pompeia 28 and Nasidia 1. C 20. Sydenham 1350. Sear Imperators 235. RBW 1698. Crawford 483/2.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue among the finest specimens known.
A ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 388
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Caius Antonius. Denarius, mint moving with Caius Antonius January-March 43, AR 18 mm, 3.93 g. C ANTONIVS·M·F·PRO·COS Draped bust of genius of Macedonia r., wearing causia. Rev. Priestly implements; below, PONTIFEX. Babelon Antonia 148. C 1. Sydenham 1286. Sear Imperators 141. RBW 1699. Crawford 484/1.
Extremely rare and in unusual condition for this difficult and fascinating issue. Struck
on fresh metal, reverse slightly off-centre, other... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 389
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
L. Flaminius Chilo. Denarius 43, AR 21 mm, 3.90 g. Laureate head of Caesar r. Rev. L·FLAMINIVS – IIII VIR Goddess standing l., holding caduceus in r. hand and sceptre in l. Babelon Julia 45 and Flaminia 3. C 26. Sydenham 1089. Sear Imperators 113. RBW –. Crawford 485/1.
Rare. A superb portrait of excellent style and the work of a very skilled master-engraver.
Struck in high relief on a very broad flan, unobtrusive areas of
weakness, oth... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 397
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
C. Caesar Octavianus. Denarius, Gallia Cisalpina 43, AR 17 mm, 3.62 g. C·CAESAR – [III·VIR·R·P·C·] Head of Octavian r., slightly bearded. Rev. Equestrian statue r.; in exergue, [S·C]. Babelon Julia 65. C 243. Sydenham 1316. Sear Imperators 134. RBW 1715. Crawford 490/3.
Very rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Lovely old cabinet tone,
slightly off-centre, otherwise good very fine / about extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 101, ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 402
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
C. Caesar Octavianus. Denarius, mint moving with Octavian 42, AR 19 mm, 3.93 g. CAESAR·III·VIR – R·P·C Bare head of Octavian r. with light beard. Rev. Curule chair, on which lies wreath, inscribed CAESAR·DIC·PR; legs are decorated with sculptured eagles. Babelon Julia 89. C 55. Sydenham 1322. Sear Imperators 137. RBW –. Crawford 497/2c.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Struck on a very broad
flan and with a light irides... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 403
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
C. Caesar Octavianus. Denarius, mint moving with Octavian 42, AR 20 mm, 3.64 g. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars r., holding spear; behind, CAESAR; before, III VIR R P C. Rev. Aquila surmounted by trophy and flanked by two standards; in field, S – C. Babelon Julia 67. Sydenham –. C 248. Sear Imperators 138. RBW 1758. Crawford 497/3.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the
finest specimens known. Virtually ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 410
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
C. Cassius and M. Servilius. Denarius, mint moving with Brutus and Cassius 43-42, AR 18 mm, 3.49 g. C CASSI IMP Laureate head of Libertas r. Rev. M SERVILIVS – LEG Aplustre, the branches ending in flowers. Babelon Cassia 21 and Servilia 42. Sydenham 1312. Sear Imperators 225. RBW 1773. Crawford 505/2.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, possibly the finest specimen
known of this very difficult issue. Well struck and ce... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 411
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
C. Cassius and M. Servilius. Denarius, mint moving with Brutus and Cassius 43-42, AR 19 mm, 3.76 g. C·CASSEI·IMP Laureate head of Libertas r. Rev. M·SERVILIVS – LEG Crab, holding aplustre in its claws; below, rose and untied diadem. Babelon Cassia 19 and Servilia 40. C 10. Sydenham 1313. Sear Imperators 226. Crawford 505/3.
Extremely rare and in unusually fine condition for this difficult and fascinating
issue. Struck on very fresh meta... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 414
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
M. Junius Brutus and P. Servilius Casca Longus. Denarius, mint moving with Brutus 43-42, AR 19 mm, 3.93 g. CASCA – LONGVS Wreathed head of Neptune r.; below, trident. Rev. BRVTVS – IMP Victory walking r. on broken sceptre and holding palm branch over l. shoulder and broken diadem with both hands. Babelon Junia 44 and Servilia 37. C 3. Sydenham 1298. Sear Imperators 212. RBW 1780. Crawford 507/2.
Rare and in exceptional condition for th... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 415
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
M. Iunius Brutus and L. Plaetorius Cestianus. Denarius, mint moving with Brutus 43-42, AR 20 mm, 3.84 g. L·PLAET.CEST Laureate, draped and veiled bust of Ceres r., surmounted by modius. Rev. BRVT·IMP Axe and culullus. Babelon Iunia 51 and Plaetoria 12. C 2. Sydenham 1300. Sear Imperators 214. RBW 1781. Crawford 508/2.
Rare and in exceptional state of preservation, undoubtedly among the finest specimens
known. Lovely light iridescent to... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 416
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
L. Staius Murcus. Denarius, mint moving with L. Staius Murcus 42-41, AR 18 mm, 3.20 g. Laureate head of Neptune r., with trident over l. shoulder. Rev. Trophy; before, male figure standing r. holding sword in l. hand and with r., raising kneeling female on l. In exergue, MVRCVS IMP. Babelon Statia 1. Sydenham 1315. Sear Imperators 337. RBW 1782. Crawford 510/1.
Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Struck on an unusua... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 419
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Sextus Pompeius. Denarius, Sicily 37-36, AR 20 mm, 3.97 g. MAG·PIVS – IMP ITER Galley with aquila on prow and sceptre tied with fillet on stern; in the background, pharus of Messana surmounted by statue of Neptune, holding trident and rudder, placing l. foot on prow. Rev. PRÆ[F·ORÆ·MARI]T·ET·CLAS·S·C· The sea monster Scylla wielding rudder with both hands. Babelon Pompeia 23. C 3. Sydenham 1349. Sear Imperators 335b. Woytek, Arma et Num... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 420
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
M. Arrius Secundus. Denarius 43, AR 18 mm, 3.95 g. M·ARRIVS – SECVNDVS Male head r., with slight beard. Rev. Hasta pura between wreath and phalerae. Babelon Arria 2. Sydenham 1084. Sear imperators 319. Woytek, Arma et Nummi p. 558. RBW 1791. Crawford 513/2.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Struck on a very large flan and
with a lovely light old cabinet tone. Good extremely fine
Ex Triton sale XIX, 2016, 402.
The ra... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 423
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Marcus Antonius and C. Caesar Octavianus with M. Barbatius. Denarius, mint moving with M. Antonius 41, AR 20 mm, 3.80 g. M·ANT·IMP·AVG·III·VIR·R·P·C·M BARBAT ·Q·P Head of M. Antonius r. Rev. CAESAR IMP PONT·III·VIR·R·P·C Head of Octavian r. with slight beard. Babelon Antonia 51, Julia 96 and Barbatia 2. C 8. Sydenham 1181. Sear Imperators 243. RBW 1798. Crawford 517/2.
Extremely fine
Ex Gorny & Mosch sale 219, 2014, 351.
Estimate: 100... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 427
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Marcus Antonius and Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus. Denarius, mint moving with M. Antonius 40, AR 20 mm, 3.82 g. ANT·IMP·AVG III VIR·R·P·C Head of M. Antonius r.; behind, lituus. Rev. CN·DOMIT· AHENOBARBVS ·IMP Prow r.; above, star. Babelon Antonia 56 and Domitia 23. C 10. Sydenham 1179. Sear Imperators 258. RBW 1805. Crawford 521/2.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest
specimens known. A superb ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 429
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Octavianus and Q. Salvius. Denarius, mint moving with Octavian circa 40, AR 19 mm, 3.91 g. C·CAESAR·III· VIR·R·P·C Head of Octavian r. Rev. Q·SALVIVS I – MP·COS·G / DES Thunderbolt. Babelon Iulia 93 and Salvia 2. Sydenham 1326a. C 514. RBW –. Crawford 523/1b.
Rare and unusually well-struck and centred. Light iridescent tons and extremely fine
Ex NAC 29, 2005, 422 and Triton X, 2007, 551 sales.
Estimate: 1500 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 431
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Q. Voconius Vitulus. Denarius 40 (?) or later, AR 18 mm, 4.10 g. DIVI IVLI Laureate head of Caesar r.; behind, simpulum. Rev. Q·VOCONIVS Calf walking l.; in exergue, VITVLVS. Babelon Voconia 2 and Julia 122. C 46. Sydenham 1132. Sear Imperators 329. RBW –. Crawford 526/2.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest
specimens known. A superb portrait of masterly style perfectly struck and
centred o... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 434
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Marcus Antonius. Denarius, mint moving with M. Antonius 37, AR 19 mm, 4.01 g ANT·AVGV (partially ligate)·III·VIR·R·P·C Head of M. Antonius r. Rev. IMP – TER Trophy with curved sword attached to r. arm and figure-of-eight shield attached to l.; at its base, prow and round shield. Babelon Antonia 78. C 18. Sydenham 1204. Sear Imperators 272. RBW 1824. Crawford 536/3 note.
Very rare. Struck on a very large flan and with a light iridescent... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 436
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
C. Caesar Octavianus. Denarius, mint moving with Octavianus 37, AR 19 mm, 4.06 g. IMP·CAESAR – DIVI·F·III·VIR·ITER·R P·C Bearded head of Octavian r. Rev. COS·ITER·ET·TER·DESIG Simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus. Babelon Julia 140. C 91. Sydenham 1334. Sear Imperators 312. RBW 1826. Crawford 538/1.
Rare. Light iridescent tone and good extremely fine
Ex Triton sale XVIII, 2015, 971.
Estimate: 3500 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 437
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
C. Caesar Octavianus. Denarius, mint moving with Octavianus 36, AR 18 mm, 3.99 g. IMP·CAESAR· DIVI·F·III· VIR·ITER·R·P·C Head of Octavianus r., slightly bearded. Rev. COS·ITER ·ET·TER·DESIG Tetrastyle temple within which veiled figure stands facing and holding lituus; on architrave, DIVO·IVL and within pediment, star. Babelon Julia 139. C 90. Sydenham 1338. Sear Imperators 315. RBW 1829. Crawford 540/2.
Good extremely fine
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 441
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Emerita
P. Carisius. Denarius, Emerita circa 25-23 BC, AR 20 mm, 3.96 g. IMP CAESAR – AVGVST Bare head r. Rev. P CARISIVS – LEG PRO P R Trophy of Celtiberian arms erected on heap of shields. C 403 var. (AVGVSTVS IMP CAESAR). BMC 283. RIC 4a. CBN 1056.
Light iridescent tone and extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 106, 2018, 540
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 442
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Emerita
P. Carisius. Denarius 25-23 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.57 g. AVGVSTVS IMP CAESAR Bare head r. Rev. P CARISIV – LEG PRO PR Trophy set on heap of shields and different weapons. C 403. BMC –. RIC 5 var. CBN 1055.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Lightly iridescent tone,
virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NAC 21, 2001, 344 and NAC 64, 2012, 1011 sales. From the Alberto Campana co... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 443
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Emerita
P. Carisius. Denarius circa 25-23 BC, AR 20 mm, 3.44 g. IMP CAESAR – AVGVSTV Bare head r. Rev. P CARISI – VS – LEG PRO PR Circular city-wall with EMERITA inscribed above gate. C 397. BMC 292. RIC 10. CBN –.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Unusually well struck on
a very broad flan and complete. Extremely fine
Ex Gorny & Mosch 114, 2002, 207 and Helios 4, 2009, ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 444
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Caesaraugusta
Denarius circa 19-18 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.86 g. Oak-wreathed head r. Rev. CAESAR / AVGVSTVS Two laurel branches. C 47. BMC –. RIC 33a. CBN 1283.
Light iridescent tone and good extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 106, 2018, 548.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 445
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Caesaraugusta
Denarius circa 19-18 BC, AR 22 mm, 3.75 g. Oak-wreathed head l. Rev. CAESAR / AVGVSTVS Two laurel branches. C 48. BMC 318. RIC 33b. CBN 1285.
A wonderful portrait of fine style struck on a very large flan.
Lovely light old cabinet tone and extremely fine
Ex Giessener Münzhandlung Dieter 33, 1986, 328; Giessener Münzhandlung Dieter 36, 1989, 404, Bankhaus H.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 446
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Caesaraugusta
Denarius circa 19-18 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.44 g. Oak-wreathed head r. Rev. CAESAR – AVGVSTVS Two laurel-branches flanking S – P / Q – R arranged around shield inscribed CL V. C 51. BMC 354. RIC 36a. CBN 1335.
Struck in high relief and good extremely fine
Ex Gadoury 1st December 2012, 38 and Triton XXI, 2018, 688 sales.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 447
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Caesaraugusta
Denarius circa 19–18 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.80 g. CAESAR – AVGVSTVS Oak-wreathed head r. Rev. DIVVS – IVLIVS Eight-rayed comet with tail upwards. C 98 var. (laureate). BMC 323. RIC 37a. CBN 1297.
Wonderful old cabinet tone and good extremely fine
Ex NFA XXV, 1990, 325; NAC-Spink Taisei 16th November 1994, Steinberg, 138 and Triton XIV, 2011, 613 sales, From the G.K. collection.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 448
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Colonia Patricia
Denarius circa 19 BC, AR 17 mm, 3.92 g. CAESAR – AVGVSTVS Bare head r. Rev. OB / CIVIS / SERVATOS within oak wreath. C 208. BMC 378. RIC 77a. CBN 1154.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NAC sale 78, 2014, 789.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 449
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Colonia Patricia
Denarius circa 18-17/16 BC, AR 18 mm, 3.69 g. Bare head r. Rev. Capricorn r., holding globe over rudder; above, cornucopiae. Below, [A]VGVSTVS. C 21. BMC 346. RIC 126. CBN 1266.
Light iridescent tone, virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NAC sale 100, 2017, 417.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 450
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Colonia Patricia
Denarius circa 18-17/16 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.81 g. S P Q R IMP CAESARI AVG COS XI TR POT VI Bare head r. Rev. CIVIB ET SI – GN MILIT A PA – RT RECV – P – E – R Facing quadriga on central part of triumphal arch, figures l. and r. holding respectively standard and Aquila/bow. C 84. BMC 428. RIC 134a. CBN 1232.
Very rare. Good extremely fine
Ex Roma Numismatics sale XIII, 2017, 752... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 451
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Colonia Patricia
Denarius circa 18-17/16 BC, AR 20 mm, 3.74 g. S·P·Q·R [CAES]ARI – AVGVSTO Bare head r. Rev. QVOD· – VIAE·MVN·[SVNT] Triumphal arch on viaduct, surmounted by Augustus, driving quadriga of horses r.; Victory standing behind Augustus, crowning him; to l. and r. of arches, a rostrum. C 233. BMC 433. RIC 144. CBN 1257.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Good ext... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 452
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Lugdunum
Denarius 15-13 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.89 g. AVGVSTVS – DIVI·F Bare head r. Rev. Two soldiers (or Drusus and Tiberius) with parazonium offering branches to Augustus seated l. on a platform; in exergue, IMP·X. C 133. BMC 445. RIC 165a. CBN 1366.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Light iridescent
tone, virtually as struck and Fdc
Ex NAC sale 106, 2018, 562.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 453
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Lugdunum
Denarius 15-13 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.87 g. AVGVSTVS – DIVI F Bare head r. Rev. Bull butting r.; in exergue, IMP X. C 13. BMC 451. RIC 167a. CBN 1373.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NAC sale 100, 2017, 423.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 454
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Lugdunum
Denarius 15-13 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.86 g. AVGVSTVS – DIVI F Bare head r. Rev. IMP – X Apollo Citharoedus standing l., holding plectrum and lyre. In exergue, ACT. C 144. BMC 461. RIC 171a. CBN 1397.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Roma Numismatics sale XV, 2018, 477.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 455
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Lugdunum
Denarius 15-13 BC, AR 18 mm, 3.70 g. AVGVSTVS – DIVI F Bare head r. Rev. IMP – X Diana standing l., head r., holding bow and leaning on long spear; at her feet, dog standing l. In exergue, SICIL. C 146. BMC 463. RIC 173a. CBN 1392.
Light iridescent tone and virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Gemini 2, 2006, 304 and NAC 64, 2012, 1054 sales. From the Alberto Campana collection.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 456
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Lugdunum
Denarius 12 BC, AR 17 mm, 3.69 g. AVGVSTVS – DIVI F Bare head r. Rev. Capricorn r., holding globe; below, IMP XI. C 147. BMC 465. RIC 174. CBN 1403.
Rare. Minor metal flaws on reverse, otherwise good extremely fine
Ex Lanz 132, 2006, 326 and NAC 64, 2012, 1062 sales. From the Alberto Campana collection.
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