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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 128
KINGS OF ARMENIA. Tigranes the Younger, 77/6-66 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 16.18 g, 1 h), Tigranokerta (?), circa 71/0-69/8. Draped bust of Tigranes the Younger to right, wearing five-pointed tiara decorated with a comet star. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ - TIΓPANOY Eutychides' Tyche of Antiochia, turreted and veiled, seated right on rock, holding long palm frond in her right hand; below, river-god Orontes swimming right; in field to right, Π; in exergue, in small letters, ΔHMO; all within wreath. Kovac... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 150
PHOENICIA. Tripolis. Late 2nd to early 1st century BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 15.01 g, 12 h), Aradian standard, CY 32. Jugate laureate and draped busts of the Dioskouroi to right, stars above. Rev. ΤΡΙΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ / ΤΗΣ ΙΕΡΑΣ KΑΙ - ΑΥΤΟΝΟΜΟΥ / ΘE // BΛ Tyche, turreted and draped, standing front, head to left, holding tiller in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left; all within laurel wreath. BMC 7 (same obverse die). Callataÿ, Tripolis, D8/R1, c (this coin). Extremely rare and in exception... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 207
Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius, 49 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.19 g, 10 h), military mint moving with Pompey in the East. Q•SICINIVS - III•VIR Diademed head of Apollo to right; below, star (mark of value). Rev. C•COPONIVS - PR•S•C Lion's skin draped over club, the head in profile to right; to left, arrow; to right, bow. Babelon (Sicinia) 1 and (Coponia) 1. Crawford 444/1a. CRI 3. RBW 1558. Sydenham 939. Beautifully toned and struck on good metal. Very minor areas of weakness, otherwise, extre... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 609
The Pompeians. L. Cornelius Lentulus and C. Claudius Marcellus. April-June 49 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.92 g, 1h). Military mint in the East, moving with Pompey. Triskeles, with winged facing head of Medusa at center; ear of grain between each leg / Jupiter standing right, holding thunderbolt and eagle; harpa to right. Crawford 445/1a; CRI 4; Sydenham 1029a; Cornelia 64; RBW 1561. Light iridescence with minor marks, banker's mark, well centered. Near EF.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 611
The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.95 g, 11h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. Diademed and bearded head of Neptune right; trident over left shoulder / Naval trophy set on anchor, top of trident visible above helmet; the arms composed of the stem of a prow in right and apluster in left; heads of Scylla and Charybdis at base. Crawford 511/2b; CRI 333; Sydenham 1347; RSC 1a; cf. RBW 1784 (for type). Lightly toned with hints of iridescence, areas of soft strike, a bit off center... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 612
The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.88 g, 12h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. Diademed and bearded head of Neptune right; trident over left shoulder / Naval trophy set on anchor, top of trident visible above helmet; the arms composed of the stem of a prow in right and apluster in left; heads of Scylla and Charybdis at base. Crawford 511/2b; CRI 333; Sydenham 1347; RSC 1a; cf. RBW 1784 (for type). Attractive cabinet toning. Near EF.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Andrew ... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 613
The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.67 g, 10h). 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. Attractive cabinet toning. EF. High relief and fine style.
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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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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25185
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Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.93 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. An awe-inspiring display of toning, where vivid apricot hues burst forth under the illumination of light, enhancing the coin's bright, gleaming field... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25187
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Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.76 gm, 6h). NGC XF★ 5/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa, ca. 48-46 BC. Diademed head of Venus right, wearing necklace / CAESAR, Aeneas advancing left, head facing, palladium left in outstretched right hand, carrying Anchises on his left shoulder. Crawford 458/1. Sydenham 1013. Julia 10. Stunning deep cabinet toning.
In the myth of the founding of Rome, Aeneas was the child of Venus and Anchises. W... | 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 437
Gnaeus Pompey. Denarius; Gnaeus Pompey; Spain, 46-45 BC, Denarius, 3.82g. Syd-1035; Sear, Imperators-48; Cr-469/1a. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., M - POBLICI.LEG. - PRO - PR around; bead and reel border. Rx: Hispania standing r., shield on back, two spears under l. arm, with r. hand presenting palm to Pompeian soldier armed with sword, his r. foot on prow; around, [CN.MAG]NVS. IMP; border of dots. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection.One of the finest reverses for this type we have handled. MS
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 451
Sextus Pompey. Denarius; Sextus Pompey; 42-40 BC, Denarius, 3.81g. Cr-511/3a; Syd-1344 (R5); Sear, Imperators-334. Obv: Head of Pompey the Great r. between augural symbols, pitcher and lituus. Rx: Neptune standing l., foot on prow, between the Catanaean brothers with their parents on their shoulders.. EF
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 452
Sextus Pompey. Denarius; Sextus Pompey; 42-40 BC, Denarius, 3.56g. Cr-511/4a, Syd-1348, Sear Imperators-335. Obv: Pharos of Messana surmounted by a statue of Neptune; galley with aquila before; Rx: The monster Scylla, wielding rudder over head.. VF
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 565
Pompey the Great Cilicia, Pompeiopolis,. AE; Pompey the Great Cilicia, Pompeiopolis,; AD 86/7, AE, 11.84g. RPC-1726. Obv: Bare head of Pompey r. Rx: Athena standing l., holding Nike and shield. Ex CCE 1987, lot 126.Excellent portrait. aVF / Fine
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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 31040
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Julius Caesar, as Dictator for the Fourth Time and Consul for the Fifth Time (44 BC). AV aureus (22mm, 8.08 gm, 9h). VF, repaired, edge filing. Rome. CAES DIC-QVAR, bust of Venus right, wearing pendant earring and stephane, hair rolled and pulled into knot at back of head / COS•QVINC, legend within wreath. Calicó 42. Crawford 481/1. Sydenham 1021. Iulia 30. Evidence of repair, thus ineligible for encapsulation. Nicely centered strike on a broad flan.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auc... | 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 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 32209
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Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.89 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Well-struck and lustrous piece.
One of the most popular types Caesar minted were of an elephant stepping on a serpent, with CAESAR in the exergue. ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32210
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Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (17mm, 3.88 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa, ca. 48-46 BC. Diademed head of Venus right, wearing necklace / CAESAR, Aeneas advancing left, head facing, palladium left in outstretched right hand, carrying Anchises on his left shoulder. Crawford 458/1. Sydenham 1013. Julia 10. Bold relief on cabinet toning with an aurora of rainbow hues.
Ex Roma Numismatics, Auction XXV (23 Septem... | 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 32217
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Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great) (48 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.65 gm, 10h). NGC Choice XF★ 4/5 - 4/5. Posthumous issue of uncertain mint in Sicily (Catania?), ca. 42-40 BC. MAG•PIVS•IMP•ITER, bare head of Pompey Magnus right; oenochoe right behind, lituus right before / PRAEF (AE ligate) / CLAS•ET•ORAE• (AE ligate) / MARIT•EX•S•C (MAR ligate), Neptune standing left, aplustre in right hand, right foot on prow, between the Catanaean brothers, each carrying a parent on their sho... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32218
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Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great) (48 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.78 gm, 2h). NGC Choice XF 3/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Posthumous issue of uncertain mint in Sicily (Catania?), ca. 42-40 BC. MAG•PIVS•IMP•ITER, bare head of Pompey Magnus right; oenochoe right behind, lituus right before / PRAEF (AE ligate) / CLAS•ET•ORAE• (AE ligate) / MARIT•EX•S•C (MAR ligate), Neptune standing left, aplustre in right hand, right foot on prow, between the Catanaean brothers, each carrying a parent on... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32219
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Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great) (48 BC). AR denarius (17mm, 3.85 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, bankers mark. Posthumous issue of uncertain mint in Sicily (Catania?), ca. 42-40 BC. MAG•PIVS•IMP•ITER, bare head of Pompey Magnus right; oenochoe right behind, lituus right before / PRAEF (AE ligate) / CLAS•ET•ORAE• (AE ligate) / MARIT•EX•S•C (MAR ligate), Neptune standing left, aplustre in right hand, right foot on prow, between the Catanaean brothers, each carryi... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32220
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Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great) (48 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.87 gm, 6h). NGC Choice Fine 4/5 - 2/5, brushed. Posthumous issue of uncertain mint in Sicily (Catania?), ca. 42-40 BC. MAG•PIVS•IMP•ITER, bare head of Pompey Magnus right; oenochoe right behind, lituus right before / PRAEF (AE ligate) / CLAS•ET•ORAE• (AE ligate) / MARIT•EX•S•C (MAR ligate), Neptune standing left, aplustre in right hand, right foot on prow, between the Catanaean brothers, each carrying a parent on ... | 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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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 143, Lot 371
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Cn. Pompeius Junior and M. Minatius Sabinus. Denarius, Spain 46-45, AR 18 mm, 3.74 g. IMP – CN MAGN Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus r. Rev. PR·Q Pompeian soldier between the personification of two Spanish cities, the one on the l. raising her r. hand to greet him and the one on the right kneeling to present him with shield; in exergue, M·MINAT / SABI. Babelon Minatia 3 and Pompeia 12. C 9. Sydenham 1037. T. V. Buttrey, ANSMN 9, 1960, p. 77, ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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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
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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.
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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 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 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 470
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Brundisium and Roma
Denarius circa 29-27, AR 21 mm, 3.94 g. CAESAR – COS·VI Bare head r.; behind, lituus. Rev. AEGVPTO / CAPTA Crocodile advancing r. C 2. BMC 650. RIC 275a. Sear Imperators 430. CBN 905 (Ephesus).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest
specimens known of this important and intriguing issue. Struck on fresh
metal and with a light i... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22001
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Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (17m, 3.96 gm, 10h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Julia 9. Gorgeous detailing on shimmering surfaces.
From the Bob Klein History of Money Collection
One of the most popular types Caesar minted were of an ... | 5 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22002
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Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (17mm, 3.81 gm, 1h). NGC XF 5/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006.
One of the most popular types Caesar minted were of an elephant stepping on a serpent, with CAESAR in the exergue. Although there is no clear record of wha... | 5 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22003
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Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.84 gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5, light marks. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Julia 9.
One of the most popular types Caesar minted were of an elephant stepping on a serpent, with CAESAR in the exergue. Although th... | 5 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22007
Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.50 gm, 6h). NGC XF 5/5 - 2/5, brushed. Military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa, ca. 48-46 BC. Diademed head of Venus right, wearing necklace / CAESAR, Aeneas advancing left, head facing, palladium left in outstretched right hand, carrying Anchises on his left shoulder. Crawford 458/1. Sydenham 1013. Julia 10. Brilliant luster, highlighting the figures with a glistening sparkle when rotated.
In the myth of the fou... | 5 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22008
Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.84 gm, 7h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa, ca. 48-46 BC. Diademed head of Venus right, wearing necklace / CAESAR, Aeneas advancing left, head facing, palladium left in outstretched right hand, carrying Anchises on his left shoulder. Crawford 458/1. Sydenham 1013. Julia 10.
In the myth of the founding of Rome, Aeneas was the child of Venus and Anchises. With the fall of Troy, Ae... | 5 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22009
Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.69 gm, 6h). NGC VF 4/5 - 3/5, marks. Military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa, ca. 48-46 BC. Diademed head of Venus right, wearing necklace / CAESAR, Aeneas advancing left, head facing, palladium left in outstretched right hand, carrying Anchises on his left shoulder. Crawford 458/1. Sydenham 1013. Julia 10. Alluring plum toning.
In the myth of the founding of Rome, Aeneas was the child of Venus and Anchises. With... | 5 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22011
Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator Perpetuo (ca. February-March 44 BC), with Publius Sepullius Macer, as Moneyer. AR denarius (18mm, 3.36 gm, 4h). NGC VG 5/5 - 1/5, scratches. Rome. CAESAR-DICT•PERPETVO, laureate head of Julius Caesar right / P•SEPVLLIVS downward on right, MACER downward on left, Venus standing facing, head left, Victory standing left in outstretched right hand, scepter in left. Crawford 480/11. Sydenham 1072. Julia 49 and Sepullia 4. Rays of light dance off the surface in ey... | 5 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 468
SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. temp. Q. Caecilius Bassus. Proconsul, 46-44 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.93 g, 12h). In the name and types of the Seleucid king Philip I Philadelphus. Dated year 27 of the Caesarean Era (23/22 BC). Diademed head of Philip I right within fillet border / Zeus Nicephorus seated left; monogram to inner left, ZK (date) and thunderbolt in exergue; all within wreath. McAlee 21; RPC I 4143; SC 2491.17; Prieur 20. Toned, light porosity, minor marks. VF.
Struck during the... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 573
The Pompeians. Cnaeus Pompey Jr. Summer 46-Spring 45 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.93 g, 5h). Corduba mint; Marcus Poblicius, legatus pro praetore. Helmeted head of Roma right within bead and reel border / Hispania standing right, shield on her back, holding two spears over shoulder and presenting palm frond to Pompeian soldier standing left on prow, armed with sword. Crawford 469/1a; CRI 48; Sydenham 1035; RSC 1 (Pompey the Great); RBW –. Some find patina remaining. VF.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Bruun Rasmussen - Auction 920, Lot 223
Ancient coins
Roman Republic
Julius Caesar, died 44 BC, Aureus, Rome, early 46 BC, praetor A. Hirtius, C CAESAR COS TER / A HIRTIUS PR, veiled female, emblems of the augurate and pontificate: lituus, capis, and securis, Cr. 466/1, Syd. 1018, Calicó 36, 8.00 g, small traces of mounting. Appealing and detailed specimen with some luster on large flan.
EF-VF
Aulus Hirtius served Caesar as legate in Gaul from c. 54, as envoy to Pompey around 50 and during the Civil War 48-45. He was mintmaster in R... | 30 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 86
Pontos. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator 120-63 BC.
Bronze Æ
24 mm, 14,14 g
Head of Perseus right, wearing Phrygian cap / AMIΣOY, Pegasos grazing left; monogram to left, two monograms below.
Good Very Fine
SNG BM Black Sea 1213-1215; HGC 7, 239.
Mithradates VI Eupator, also known as Mithridates VI of Pontus, was a notable ruler and military leader of the ancient kingdom of Pontus in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). He was a member of the Pontic royal family and reigned as king from ar... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 176
Kings of Armenia. Tigranocerta. Tigranes II "the Great" 95-56 BC.
Tetradrachm AR
28 mm, 15,71 g
Draped bust of Tigranes II to right, wearing five-pointed tiara decorated with comet star between two eagles / BAΣIΛEΩΣ - TIΓPANOY, The Tyche of Tigranokerta, turreted and veiled, seated right on rock, holding long palm frond in her right hand; below, river-god Araxes swimming right; on rock, monogram; in field to right, monogram of AP; all within wreath.
Good Very Fine
Kovacs 74.1.
Tigranes ... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 1301
Cnaeus Pompey Junior AR Denarius. Corduba (Cordoba) mint, summer 46 - spring 45 BC. M. Poblicius, legate pro praetore. Helmeted head of Roma to right; M•POBLIC•LEG•PRO•PR (sic) around / Female figure standing to right, with shield slung on back, holding two spears and giving palm-branch to soldier standing to left on prow of ship; CN•MAGNVS•IMP upwards to right. Crawford 469/1d; CRI 48; BMCRR Spain 72; RSC 1 (Pompey the Great); BM 2002,0102.4640 = Ghey, Leins & Crawford, 469.1.10 (same dies).
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 1303
Julius Caesar AR Denarius. Military mint travelling with Caesar in Spain, 46-45 BC. Head of Venus to right, wearing stephane; Cupid behind shoulder / Trophy of Gallic arms between two seated captives; CAESAR in exergue. Crawford 468/1; CRI 58; BMCRR Spain 89-92; RSC 13. 4.00g, 19mm, 5h.
Good Very Fine.
Acquired from cgb.fr.
With the help of his political allies, Caesar had succeeded in making himself the governor of Cisalpine Gaul and Illyricum, with Transalpine Gaul later added, giving him... | 24 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 1312
Sextus Pompey AR Denarius. Spanish mint, 45 BC. Head of Pompey Magnus to right, SEX MAGN before, IMP behind, SAL below / Pietas standing to left, holding palm and sceptre; PIETAS behind. Crawford 477/1b; CRI 232a; RSC 14 (Pompey the Great); BMCRR Spain 93. 3.75g, 20mm, 7h.
About Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Live Auction 3, 25 October 2018, lot 596;
Ex Tauler & Fau, Auction 10, 10 May 2018, lot 97 (since professionally conserved).
Estimate: 1000 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 514
SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Uncertain Mint. Mid 1st century BC. (Bronze, 23 mm, 6.90 g, 1 h), Dated year 1 of the Pompeian Era = 64/3 BC). Draped bust of Herakles left, club over shoulder. Rev. LA (date) / PΩMHΣ Ram of prow to right, all within wreath. HGC 10, 381 (Gadara). Rosenberger 1 (Gadara). RPC -. Spijkerman 1 (Gadara). Very rare, of great historical interest and excellent for type! Somewhat rough, otherwise, good fine.
The coin is dated LA/ PΩMHΣ = Year one of Rome. Unfortunately... | 21 Apr 2024 | 360 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 577
Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great), 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.92 g, 1 h), military mint moving with Pompey in Greece, M. Terentius Varro, proquaestor. VARRO•PRO-Q Terminal bust of Jupiter to right, wearing diadem. Rev. MAGN PRO / COS Long sceptre upright, flanked by dolphin on the left and eagle on the right. Babelon (Terentia) 15 and (Pompeia) 7. Crawford 447/1a. RBW - (but cf. 1566). Sydenham 1033. Woytek, Arma et Nummi, p. 558 (for date). Very rare. Good very fine.
From a S... | 21 Apr 2024 | 1,300 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 583
Sextus Pompey, 42-38 BC. As (Bronze, 32 mm, 28.70 g, 11 h), uncertain Sicilian mint. MAGN Laureate, janiform head with the features of Cn. Pompeius Magnus. Rev. [PIVS] / IMP Galley prow to right. Babelon (Pompeia) 20. Crawford 479/1. CRI 336. Sydenham 1044. Repatinated, otherwise, nearly very fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 180 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 584
Sextus Pompey, 44-43 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20.5 mm, 3.50 g, 6 h), mint moving with Sextus Pompey, probably at Massalia, under the fleet commander Q. Nasidius. NEPTVNI Bare head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus to right; below, dolphin swimming downwards; before, trident upwards. Rev. Q.NASIDIVS Galley sailing right; in the prow to right, commander standing right with his right hand raised in salute; in the stern, helmsman holding rudder; above left, star. Babelon (Nasidia) 1, (Pompeia (28). Crawford 483... | 21 Apr 2024 | 700 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 592
The Triumvirs. Mark Antony, Autumn 32 - Spring 31. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.84 g, 6 h), Patrae (?) for the 10th legion. ANT•AVG / III•VIR•R•P•C• Praetorian galley moving to right. Rev. LEG X Legionary eagle between two standards. Babelon (Antonia) 117. Crawford 544/24. CRI 361. Sydenham 1228. Very fine.
Legio X 'Equestris' has a fascinating history. It was recruited about 70 BC in Gallia Cisalpina as one of Julius Caesar's original legions during the early stages of the Gallic Wars. Lat... | 21 Apr 2024 | 400 CHF | |
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 560, Lot 637
The Pompeians. Cnaeus Pompey Jr. Summer 46-Spring 45 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.46 g, 6h). Corduba mint; Marcus Poblicius, legatus pro praetore. Helmeted head of Roma right within bead and reel border / Hispania standing right, shield on her back, holding two spears over shoulder and presenting palm frond to Pompeian soldier standing left on prow, armed with sword. Crawford 469/1a; CRI 48; Sydenham 1035; RSC 1 (Pompey the Great); RBW –. Lightly toned with underlying luster, granular surfaces, ba... | 17 Apr 2024 | 225 USD | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 156
Roman Republic, Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great) and Cn. Calpurnius Piso, AR Denarius, struck in Greece, c. 49-48 BC, [CN PI]SO PRO Q, bearded and diademed head of Numa Pompilius right, rev. MAGN PRO [COS], prow of galley right, 3.72g (Crawford 446/1; Sydenham 1032; Sear, Imperators, 7), bright but lustrous, some flattening of legends, otherwise well-struck good fine.
Estimate: £400 - £500... | 9 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
cgb.fr - Live Auction April 2024, Lot 173
POMPEY THE YOUNGER
Type : Denier
Date : c. 46-45 AC.
Mint name / Town : Espagne, Cordoue (Cordoba)
Metal : silver
Millesimal fineness : 950 ‰
Diameter : 18,5 mm
Orientation dies : 5 h.
Weight : 3,61 g.
Rarity : R2
Obverse legend : M. - POBLICI. LEG. PRO - PR
Obverse description : Tête casquée de Rome à droite
Obverse translation : "Marcus Poblicius Legatus Pro Prætore", (Marcus Poblicius légat propréteur)
Reverse legend : CN. MAGNVS. IMP
Reverse description : Hispania (l'Espagne) ... | 9 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 683
Cilicia, Pompeiopolis Æ 24mm. Time of Pompey the Great, 66-27 BC. Bare head of Pompey the Great to right; star beneath chin / ΠΟΜΠΗΙΟΠΟΛЄΙΤѠΝ(?), Athena standing facing, head to left, holding Nike and grounded shield; ΔΙΟ MA [...] in left field. Apparently unpublished in the standard references. 10.25g, 24mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Estimate: 75 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | 460 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 1242
Cnaeus Pompey Magnus AR Denarius. Corcyra, 48 BC. Cn. Calpurnius Piso, proquaestor. Head of Numa Pompilius to right, wearing diadem inscribed NVMA; CN•PISO PRO•Q• around / Prow of galley to right; MAGN above, PRO•COS below. Crawford 446/1 (mint in Greece); CRI 7 (mint in Greece); RSC 4 (Pompey the Great); for attribution to Corcyra, cf. Woytek, B., Arma et Nummi, Vienna 2003, pp. 115 ff. 3.81g, 19mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Live Auction 6, 25 March 2023, lot 145.
... | 8 Apr 2024 | 500 GBP | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 88, Lot 366
Sextus Pompeius Magnus Pius As circa 48-32, Æ 30.00 mm., 14.03 g.
MAGN Laureate Janiform head of Pompey the Great. Rev. PIVS Prow right; below, IMP. Babelon Pompeia 20. C 6. Sydenham 1044. Sear Imperators 336. Woytek Arma et Nummi pag 558. Crawford 479/1.
Dark brown patina, Good Fine.
Starting price: 30 GBP... | 7 Apr 2024 | 42 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 559, Lot 328
ASIA MINOR, Uncertain. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ (16mm, 5.38 g, 1h). Bare head right / Prow right; Q below. RPC I 5411; FITA p. 13-19. Earthen red-brown patina, light porosity. Near VF.
This issue has previously been attributed to a Macedonian mint with identification of the portrait as Brutus (Friedlander) or Caesar (Grant). RPC presents a case for a Cilician or Syrian origin, supported by find data, with a suggestion that the portrait is Octavian. Issues of similar portrait style, perhaps b... | 3 Apr 2024 | 2,250 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 559, Lot 476
The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 40-39 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.85 g, 12h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. The Pharos of Messana surmounted by statue of Neptune standing right, with foot on prow, holding trident and rudder; in foreground, galley to left, with aquila on prow and scepter, trident, and grappling-iron in stern / The monster Scylla left, her torso of dogs and fishes, wielding a rudder as a club with both hands. Crawford 511/4a; CRI 335; Sydenham 1348; RSC 2; RBW –. Lovely iridescent toning,... | 3 Apr 2024 | 700 USD | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection, Lot 4
About Very Fine | ROMAN REPUBLIC & IMPERATORIAL. Sextus Pompey.
Bronze as, circa 43-36 BC. Uncertain Sicilian mint.
Obv: laureate head of Janus (with the features of Cn. Pompeius Magnus); MAGN (ligate) above. Rev: prow of galley right; PIVS above, IMP below.
About Very Fine.
Reference: Crawford-479/1; CRI-336; RBW-1676; RPC I-671.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; acquired directly from Baldwin's Auctions Ltd., 4th October 2017.
Die Axis: 11h.
Diameter: 32 mm.
Weight: 22.74 g.
Com... | 28 Mar 2024 | 145 GBP | |
Maison Palombo - Auction 23, Lot 39
République Romaine
Faustus Cornelius Sulla
Denier en argent - Rome (56)
D'une qualité hors norme.
Le plus bel exemplaire connu.
Exemplaire de la vente Leu 48 du 10 mai 1989, N° 286 et de la vente Palombo 19 du 12 décembre 2020, N°69.
4.02g - Sydenham 881a - Cr. 426/2
Superbe à FDC – Choice AU* (5/5 et 5/5) Fine Style
Remarkable specimen of an interesting coin that pays homage to the father of the moneyer, who was also Pompey's son-in-law. After his victory against Mithridates VI of Pontus in 8... | 27 Mar 2024 | 42,000 CHF | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 179
Kings of Thrace, Lysimachos AV Stater. Byzantion, 305-281 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander to right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated to left, resting left arm on shield, transverse spear in background; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ crowned by Nike to left, monogram in left field, BY below throne, trident in exergue. Price -; Müller -, cf. 231 (tetradrachm with this monogram); Marinescu Issue 135, 453 (O174/R432); A. Zograph, The Tooapse Hoard, NC 1925, illustration on p.... | 21 Mar 2024 | 7,500 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 218
Kings of Armenia, Tigranes 'the Younger' AR Tetradrachm. Tigranokerta or Artagigarta(?), circa 66/5 BC. Diademed and draped bust to right, wearing Armenian tiara with five peaks and emblazoned with comet; bead and reel border around / Tyche of Artaxata seated to right on rock pile, holding palm branch, river god Araxes swimming to right below; BAΣIΛEΩΣ to right, TIΓPANOY to left, Δ-H across fields. Kovacs 153; SCADA Group 3 dies A1/P- (unlisted rev. die, Tigranes II); CNG 46, 663. 16.32g, 31mm... | 21 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 394
Cnaeus Pompey Junior AR Denarius. Corduba (Cordoba) mint, summer 46 - spring 45 BC. M. Poblicius, legate pro praetore. Helmeted head of Roma to right; M•POBLICI•LEG PRO•PR around / Female figure standing to right, with shield slung on back, holding two spears and giving palm-branch to soldier standing to left on prow of ship; CN•MAGNVS•IMP upwards to right. Crawford 469/1a; CRI 48; BMCRR Spain 72; RSC 1 (Pompey the Great). 3.90g, 20mm, 6h.
Good Extremely Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sal... | 21 Mar 2024 | 850 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 406
Divus Julius Caesar AR Denarius. Rome, 40 BC. Q. Voconius Vitulus, moneyer. Laureate head to right; DIVI•IVLI downwards before, lituus behind / Bull-calf walking to left; Q•VOCONIVS above, VITVLVS in exergue. Crawford 526/2; CRI 329; Sydenham 1132; BMCRR Rome 4308-10; RSC 46. 3.95g, 20mm, 10h.
Extremely Fine; a bold portrait of Caesar.
Ex Walter Luckhardt Collection, Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger, Auction 433, 1 November 2022, lot 1431;
Previously acquired from Santamaria, Rome, in 1940.
In 40 ... | 21 Mar 2024 | 3,800 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 407
Sextus Pompey AR Denarius. Sicily, 42-40 BC. The Pharos of Messana surmounted by a statue of Neptune; in foreground, galley to left adorned with legionary eagle, sceptre and trident, MAG•PIVS•IMP•ITER around / Scylla to left, wielding a rudder in both hands; [PRÆF•CLAS•ET]•ORÆ•MAR IT•EX•S•C (partially ligate) around. Crawford 511/4a; CRI 335; Sydenham 1348; BMCRR Sicily 18-19; RSC 2. 3.63g, 18mm, 10h.
Near Extremely Fine.
Estimate: 1500 GBP... | 21 Mar 2024 | 1,300 GBP | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 402, Lot 464
CILICIA. SOLOI.
AR-Stater, 385/350 v. Chr.; 9,85 g. Athenakopf r. mit attischem Helm, Greif als Helmzier// Weintraube. SNG France 2, 174 (dort mit Gegenstempel); SNG Levante -.
Min. korrodiert, Schürfstelle auf dem Avers, sehr schön-vorzüglich/sehr schön
Exemplar der Auktion Hirsch Nachf. 189, München 1996, Nr. 338.
In der Sayar Collection gibt es eine umfängliche Sammlung von klassischen und hellenistischen Münzen der Stadt Soloi (Nr. 464-477), die – wenn man sie zu lesen versteht – die G... | 14 Mar 2024 | 1,700 EUR | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 402, Lot 508
CILICIA. KÖNIGREICH.
Tarkondimotos I., 64-31 v. Chr. Æs, Anazarbos; 7,03 g. Kopf r. mit Diadem//Zeus sitzt l. mit Nike und Zepter. RPC 3871; SNG France 2, 1913 ff.; SNG Levante 1257.
Reinigungsspuren, Kratzer und Schürfstelle auf dem Revers, sehr schön
Erworben 2000 bei der Münzhandlung Athena, München.
Die Zuweisung nach Anazarbos ist ungesichert. Siehe hierfür: N.L. Wright, Anazarbos and the Tarkondimotid kings of Kilikia, Anatolian Studies 58 (2008). Die klassische Bestimmung (siehe RPC... | 14 Mar 2024 | 45 EUR | |
Áureo & Calicó - Auction 429, Lot 3
(46-45 BC). Cnaeus Pompeius. Denarius. (Spink 1384) (S. 1, as Pompey the Great) (Craw. 469/1a). Obv.: M. POBLICI. LEG. PRO PR. Helmeted head of Roma, all in beaded border. Rev.: CN. MAGNVS IMP. Baetica with buckler and two spears, presenting palm to Pompey, who is on prow. Nice. Very rare like this. 3,85 g. EBC+.
Estimate: 1500 EUR... | 14 Mar 2024 | 1,200 EUR | |
Salon Numizmatyczny Mateusz Wójcicki - Auction 13, Lot 10042
Roman Republic, Sextus Pompeius, AE - RARE
Rare bronze minted in military mint in Sicily or Spain.
Roman Republic
Sextus Pompeius (40-39 BC), As 43-36 BC, military mint in Sicily or Spain
Obverse: laureate Janus head, above MGN
Reverse: prow to right, above PIVS, below IMP
Diameter 29 mm, weight 22.86 g
Offered coin was minted by the younger son of Pompey the Great (latin Pompeius Magnus), who took the nickname and republican beliefs from his father. When, in 42 BC, the allies in the... | 9 Mar 2024 | 57 EUR | |
Baldwin's Auctions Ltd - Auction C24002, Lot 60
Sextus Pompey (42?40 BC) AR Denarius, Sicilian mint 3.80g. MAG•PIVS•IMP•ITER, bare head of Pompey Magnus facing right; capis behind, lituus before. Rev. [PRÆF] CLAS•ET•ORÆ•[MAR] IT•EX•S•C, Neptune standing left, holding aplustre, between the Catanaean brothers, each carrying a parent on their shoulders. (Crawford 511/3a; CRI 334; RSC 17). Extremely Fine. Wonderful portrait of Pompey Magnus.
Estimate: 2800 - 3000 GBP... | 7 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 125
Kings of Armenia. Tigranocerta. Tigranes II "the Great" 95-56 BC.
Tetradrachm AR
29 mm, 15,54 g
Draped bust right, wearing five-pointed tiara decorated with comet star between two eagles / BAΣIΛEΩΣ TIΓPANO[Y], the Tyche of Tigranocerta, turreted and veiled, seated right on rock, holding long palm frond in her right hand; below, river-god Araxes swimming right; on rock, monogram; all within wreath.
Attractively toned, Good Very Fine.
Kovacs 75.3; SCADA Group 7; CAA 21; ACV 33.
Tigranes II... | 25 Feb 2024 | 750 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 210
Agrippa 12 BC. Rome
As Æ
29 mm, 10,99 g
M AGRIPPA L F COS III, head left, wearing rostral crown / Neptune standing left, holding [small dolphin and] trident; S-C across fields.
Very Fine
RIC 58 (Gaius); BMCRE 161 (Tiberius); C. 3.
Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, born around 64 or 63 BC, was a Roman statesman and military leader closely associated with Augustus, the first Roman emperor. Rising from relatively humble origins, Agrippa distinguished himself through his military prowess and unwaver... | 25 Feb 2024 | 160 EUR | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1623
Cn. Cornelius Lentulus, 76-75 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.80 g, 6 h), uncertain mint in Spain. G•P•R Diademed and draped bust of the Genius Populi Romani to right; behind, scepter. Rev. EX• - S•C / CN•LEN•Q Scepter with wreath, globe and rudder. Babelon (Cornelia) 54. Crawford 393/1a. RBW 1432. Sydenham 752. Harshly cleaned, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the collection of a Cosmopolitan, acquired before 2005.
While this coin was struck in Spain, where the moneyer served as quaes... | 24 Feb 2024 | 100 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1666
L. Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.07 g, 9 h), Rome. Bare head of Gallia to right, wearing long hair; to left, carnyx (Gallic trumpet). Rev. HOSTILIVS - SASERNA Diana (Artemis) of Ephesus standing facing, with long hair and laurel wreath, holding spear in her left hand and placing her right on the head of a stag leaping to left. Babelon (Hostilia) 4. Crawford 448/3. CRI 19. RBW 1570. Sydenham 953. A wonderful piece, beautifully toned and unusually well centered, and with a... | 24 Feb 2024 | 1,000 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1685
Cnaeus Pompey Jr, 48-45 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.85 g, 12 h), with Marcus Poblicius, legatus pro praetore. Brockage mint error, Corduba, 46-45. M•POBLICI•LEG•PRO - PR Head of Roma to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. Incuse of obverse. Cf. Babelon (Pompeia) 9 and (Poblicia) 10, Crawford 469/1c, CRI 48 and Sydenham 1035. A nicely toned and unusually sharp and attractive brockage mint error. Banker's mark on the obverse and with minor scratches on the reverse, otherwise, very... | 24 Feb 2024 | 300 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1686
Cnaeus Pompey Jr, 48-45 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.63 g, 6 h), with Marcus Poblicius, legatus pro praetore, Corduba, 46-45. M•POBLICI•LEG•PRO - PR Head of Roma to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. CN•MAGNVS•IMP Hispania standing right, with shield slung on her back, holding two spears in her left hand and presenting palm frond to Pompeian soldier, standing to left on prow of ship and placing his left hand on hilt of sword. Babelon (Pompeia) 9 and (Poblicia) 10. Crawford 469/1c... | 24 Feb 2024 | 580 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1687
Cnaeus Pompey Jr, 48-45 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.75 g, 7 h), with Marcus Poblicius, legatus pro praetore, Corduba, 46-45. [M•POBL]ICI•LEG•PRO - PR Helmeted head of Roma to right. Rev. [CN•MAGNVS]•IMP Hispania standing right, with shield slung her on back, holding two spears in her left hand and presenting palm frond to Pompeian soldier, standing to left on prow of ship and placing his left hand on hilt of sword. Babelon (Pompeia) 9 and (Poblicia) 10. Crawford 469/1c. RBW -. Sydenham 1035... | 24 Feb 2024 | 260 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1688
Cnaeus Pompey Jr, 48-45 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.69 g, 7 h), with Marcus Poblicius, legatus pro praetore, Corduba, 46-45. [M•POBLICI•]LEG•PRO - PR Head of Roma to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. CN•MAGNVS•IMP Hispania standing right, with shield slung on her back, holding two spears in her left hand and presenting palm frond to Pompeian soldier, standing to left on prow of ship and placing his left hand on hilt of sword. Babelon (Pompeia) 9 and (Poblicia) 10. Crawford 469/... | 24 Feb 2024 | 170 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1689
Sextus Pompey, 43-35 BC. As (Bronze, 30 mm, 23.05 g, 12 h), uncertain mint in Sicily, circa 43-36. [(MA)GN] Laureate janiform head of Pompey 'the Great'. Rev. [PIVS] / IMP Prow of galley to right. Babelon (Pompeia) 20. Crawford 479/1. CRI 336. RBW 1675. Sydenham 1044a. Adjustment marks and some deposits, otherwise, very fine.
From an American collection, privately acquired from Colosseum Coin Exchange.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 240 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1690
Sextus Pompey, 43-35 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.83 g, 12 h), military mint in Sicily, 37-36. MAG PIVS IMP ITER Bare head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus to right; to left, jug; to right, lituus. Rev. PRAEF / CLAS ET OR[AE] / [MAR]IT EX [S C] Neptune standing left, holding aplustre in his right hand and resting his right foot on prow; to left and right, the brothers Anapias and Amphinomus, with their parents on their shoulders, running in opposite directions. Babelon (Pompeia) 27. Crawford 511/3a. C... | 24 Feb 2024 | 550 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1691
Sextus Pompey, 43-35 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.93 g, 12 h), military mint in Sicily, 37-36 BC. MAG•PIVS•IMP•ITER Bare head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus to right; to left, jug; to right, lituus. Rev. PRAEF / [C]LAS•ET•ORAE / [MAR]IT•EX•S•C Neptune standing left, holding aplustre in his right hand and resting his right foot on prow; to left and right, the brothers Anapias and Amphinomus, with their parents on their shoulders, running in opposite directions. Babelon (Pompeia) 27. Crawford 511/3a. ... | 24 Feb 2024 | 500 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1692
Sextus Pompey, 43-35 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.87 g, 12 h), military mint in Sicily, 37-36 BC. [MAG•PIVS•IMP•IT]ER Bare head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus to right; to left, jug; to right, lituus. Rev. [PRAEF] / CLAS•ET•ORAE / [MAR]IT•EX•S•C Neptune standing left, holding aplustre in his right hand and resting his right foot on prow; to left and right, the brothers Anapias and Amphinomus, with their parents on their shoulders, running in opposite directions. Babelon (Pompeia) 27. Crawford 511/3a... | 24 Feb 2024 | 750 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1693
Sextus Pompey, 43-35 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.80 g, 5 h), military mint in Sicily, 37-36. M[AG•PIVS•I]MP•ITER• Bare head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus to right; to left, jug; to right, lituus. Rev. PR[AEF] / CLAS•ET•OR[AE] / MARIT EX•S•[C] Neptune standing left, holding aplustre in his right hand and resting his right foot on prow; to left and right, the brothers Anapias and Amphinomus, with their parents on their shoulders, running in opposite directions. Babelon (Pompeia) 27. Crawford 511/3a.... | 24 Feb 2024 | 404 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1766
Mark Antony, 44-30 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.84 g, 6 h), military mint moving with Mark Antony (Patrae?), 32-31. ANT•AVG - III•VIR•R•P•C Galley to right, with scepter tied with fillet on prow. Rev. LEG VIII Aquila between two signa. Babelon (Antonia) 114. Crawford 544/21. CRI 358. RBW -. Sydenham 1225. Nicely toned. About extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
This obscure Antonian legion, which no doubt was disbanded after Antony's defeat, should not be mistak... | 24 Feb 2024 | 1,200 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 1928
Titus, 79-81. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.40 g, 6 h), Rome, January-June 80. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M Laureate head of Titus to right. Rev. TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P Elephant standing left. BMC 43. Cohen 303. RIC 115. Faint scratches, otherwise, very fine.
The Romans first encountered elephants in 280 BC at the Battle of Heraclea against Pyrrhus of Epirus, who brought twenty of the beasts to Italy. As the horses were terrified of the unusual smells and the deafening noises of the tr... | 24 Feb 2024 | 360 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2144
Septimius Severus, 193-211. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 29 mm, 18.29 g, 6 h), Rome, 193. [IMP CAES L] SEPT SEV PERT AV[G] Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. LEG [XIII GE]M M V / TR P COS / S - C Aquilia between two signa. BMC 471. Cohen 275. RIC 652. Scratches and patina flaking, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Antiqua 2, 16 December 1995, 156 (part of).
The reverse on this sestertius celebrates the Legio XIII Gemina, originally raised by Julius Caesar. By the time this coin was struck... | 24 Feb 2024 | 280 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2147
Septimius Severus, 193-211. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.44 g, 12 h), Rome, 196. [L SEPT SEV] PERT AVG IMP VI[II] Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. MVNIFICENTIA A[VG] Elephant walking to right. BMC 224. Cohen 349. RIC 100. Nicely toned. Struck on a tight flan, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Emporium 104, 20 November 2023, 464 and from the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection (with original collector's ticket).
The Romans first encountered elephants in 280 BC at the Battle of Heraclea ... | 24 Feb 2024 | 130 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 556, Lot 450
The Pompeians. Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great). Spring 48 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.76 g, 6h). Mint moving with Pompey in Greece; Cn. Calpurnius Piso, proquaestor. Bearded head of Numa Pompilius, wearing diadem inscribed NVMA / Prow of galley right. Crawford 446/1; CRI 7; Sydenham 1032; RSC 4 (Pompey the Great); RBW 1565. Lightly toned, minor graffito, slight porosity, light cleaning scratches and hairlines. VF.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 21 Feb 2024 | 600 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 556, Lot 451
The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.84 g, 12h). 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. Toned, faint graffiti, a few marks, flan flaw. Good VF.
An... | 21 Feb 2024 | 1,400 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61361, Lot 23061
Ancients
Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius (ca. 49 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.87 gm, 5h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5, brushed. Military mint traveling with Pompey the Great. Q•SICINIVS-III•VIR, head of Apollo right, wearing taenia; star below truncation / C•COPONIVS-•PR•S•C, lion skin draped over club between upright arrow to left and bow right to right. Crawford 444/1a. Sydenham 939.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-republic/ancients-q-sicinius-and-c-coponius-ca-49-bc-ar-denarius-19mm-387-gm-5h-ngc-m... | 12 Feb 2024 | 725 USD | |
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61361, Lot 23062
Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 4.10 gm, 1h). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5, brushed. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Cloudy toning.
One of the most popular types Caesar minted were of an elephant stepping on a serpent, with CAESAR in the exergue. Although there is... | 12 Feb 2024 | 1,750 USD | |
