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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
Estimate: 900 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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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.
kl.Rdabbr., ss
Seaby 43c, RIC 208
Starting price: 270 EUR... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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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.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auct... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32222
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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.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-republic/ancients-marc-antony-and-oct... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32223
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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
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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
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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 fineδδδδδδEx Ars Classica XVII, 1934, 1142 and Jean Elsen, 148, 2021, 287 sales. From the Sir. ... | 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
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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
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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.
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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
Ex Helios sa... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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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
Estimate: 1500 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 442
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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.
Estimate: 1500 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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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.
Estimate: 6000 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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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.
Estimate: 1500 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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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.
This ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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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.
Estimate: 2500 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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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.
Estimate: 3500 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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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.
Estimate: 4000 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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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.
Estimate: 3000 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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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.
Estimate: 2500 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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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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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 457
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Lugdunum
Denarius 8 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.82 g. AVGVSTVS – DIVI·F Laureate head of Augustus r. Rev. C CAES Caius Caesar on horseback galloping r., holding reins in r. hand, l. hand holding sword and shield; behind, eagle between two standards. In exergue, AVGVS·F. C 40. BMC 502. RIC 199. CBN 1461.
In an exceptional state of preservation. Wonderful iridescent tone,
virtually as struck and almost Fd... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 458
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Lugdunum
Denarius 2 BC- 4 AD, AR 20 mm, 3.80 g. CAESAR AVGVSTVS – DIVI F PATER PATRIAE Laureate head r. Rev. CL CAESARES – AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT Caius and Lucius standing facing and resting hands on shield; behind each, spear. In centre field, simpulum and lituus. C 43. BMC 533. RIC 207. CBN 1657.
Light iridescent tone and good extremely fine / extremely fine
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 459
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Lugdunum
Denarius 2 BC-14 AD, AR 18 mm, 3.78 g. CAESAR AVGVSTVS – DIVI F PATER PATRIAE Laureate head r. Rev. CL CAESARES – AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT Caius and Lucius standing facing and resting hands on shield; behind each, spear. In centre field, lituus and simpulum. C 43. BMC 540. RIC 210. CBN 1660 (wrong ref. To RIC).
Good extremely fine
Ex Superior 3, 1999, 1711 and Helios 4, 2009... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 460
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Brundisium and Roma
Denarius circa 32-29 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.98 g. Diademed bust of Venus r., wearing necklace. Rev. CAESAR – DIVI F Octavian, in military attire, advancing l. with cloak flying behind, extending r. arm and holding transverse sceptre in l. hand. C 70. BMC 609. RIC 251. Sear Imperators 397. CBN 1.
Light iridescent tone and about extremely fine / extremely fine
Ex Aureo & Calicó ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 461
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Brundisium and Roma
Denarius 32-29 BC, AR 20 mm, 3.91 g. Bare head r. Rev. CAESAR – DIVI·F Pax, draped, standing l., holding olive branch and cornucopiae. C 69. BMC 605. RIC 252. Sear Imperators 399. CBN 27.
Very rare and possibly the finest specimen known. An absolutely spectacular
portrait in the finest style of the period. Lovely light iridescent tone,
virtually as struck and almost Fdc
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 462
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Brundisium and Roma
Denarius circa 32-29 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.91 g. Bare head l. Rev. CAESAR – DIVI F Victory standing l. on globe, holding wreath and palm. C 64. BMC 603. Sear Imperators 407. RIC 254b. CBN 36.
Wonderful old cabinet tone and extremely fine
Ex Hess-Divo 324, 2013, 6 and Künker 277, 2016, 105 sales.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 463
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Brundisium and Roma
Denarius 32-29 BC, AR 20 mm, 3.75 g. Diademed bust of Victory r. Rev. CAESAR – DIVI F Neptune, naked but cloak over shoulders, standing l. with r. foot on globe, holding sceptre and aplustre. C 60. BMC 615. RIC 256. Sear Imperators 409. CBN 12.
In an exceptional state of preservation. Struck on a very broad flan,
lovely iridescent tone, virtually as struck and almost Fdc
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 464
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Brundisium and Roma
Denarius circa 29-27 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.86 g Victory standing r. on prow, holding wreath and palm branch. Rev. IMP CAESAR Octavian standing r. in slow quadriga. C 115. BMC 617. Sear Imperators 416. RIC 264. CBN 98.
Wonderful iridescent tone, virtually as struck and almost Fdc
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 465
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Brundisium and Roma
Denarius, Brundisium or Roma circa 29-27 BC, AR 18 mm, 4.04 g. Bare head r. Rev. IMP.CAESAR on architrave of temple with colonnaded base; above on apex of pediment, Victory on globe and holding wreath and at angles, warriors. C 122. BMC 631. RIC 266. CBN 52.
A portrait of fine style struck on a very large flan and a lovely
iridescent tone. Good extremely fine
Ex NAC 21, 20... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 466
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Brundisium and Roma
Denarius circa 29-27 BC, AR 21 mm, 3.80 g. Bare head r. Rev. IMP.CAESAR Triumphal arch surmounted by facing quadriga driven by Octavian. C 123. BMC 624. Sear Imperators 422. RIC 267. CBN 66.
Lovely iridescent tone and good extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 106, 2018, 537.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 467
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Brundisium and Roma
Denarius circa 29-27 BC, AR 20 mm, 3.69 g. Laureate terminus head r.; behind, thunderbolt. Rev. IMP – CAESAR Octavian, togate, seated l. on curule chair, holding Victoriola in r. hand. C 116. BMC 637. Sear Imperators 427. RIC 270. CBN 43.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, among the finest
specimens known. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 468
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Brundisium and Roma
Denarius 29-27 BC, AR 18 mm, 3.88 g. Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev. IMP – CAESAR Cloaked figure (Octavian ?) holding spear and parazonium, set on rostral column. C 124. BMC 633. RIC 271. CBN 68.
Light iridescent and extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 78, 2014, 783.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 469
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Brundisium and Roma
Denarius 29-27 BC, AR 18 mm, 3.72 g. Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev. Octavian, veiled and laureate, holding whip and ploughing with yoke of oxen to r.; in exergue, IMP CAESAR. C 117. BMC 638. RIC 272. Sear Imperators 424. CBN 92.
Light iridescent tone and good extremely fine
Ex NAC 23, 2002, 1453 and NAC 94, 2016, 44 sales. From the Alberto Campana collection.
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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
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 471
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Roma
P. Petronius Turpilianus. Denarius circa 19 BC, AR 18 mm, 3.86 g. TVRPILIANVS – IIIVIR Ivy-wreathed head of Liber r. Rev. CAESAR AVGVSTVS SIGN RECE Parthian kneeling r., extending standard with X-marked vexillum attached. C 485. BMC 10. RIC 287. CBN 118.
Lovely old cabinet tone and extremely fine
Ex CNG 54, 2000, 1394 and NAC 64, 2012, 1023 sales. From the Alberto Campana collection.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 472
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Roma
P. Petronius Turpilianus. Denarius circa 19 BC, AR 19 mm, 4.04 g. TVRPILIANVS – III VIR Diademed and draped bust of Feronia r.; below, FE – RON. Rev. CAESAR AV[GVSTVS] SIGN RECE Parthian kneeling r., extending standard with X-marked vexillum attached. C 484. BMC 14. RIC 288. CBN 130.
Wonderful old cabinet tone and good extremely fine
Ex Künker 83, 2003, 673 and NAC 64, 2012, 1024 sales... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 473
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Roma
P. Petronius Turpilianvs. Denarius circa 19 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.66 g. CAESAR – AVGVSTVS Bare head r. Rev. TVRPILIANVS III VIR Six-rayed star above crescent. C 495. BMC 32. RIC 300. CBN 161.
Extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 86, 2015, 65. Privately purchased from Harlan J Berk
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 474
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Roma
L. Aquillius Florus. Denarius circa 19 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.81 g. L AQVILLIVS FLOR – VS III VIR Head of Sol r. Rev. CAESAR·AVGVSTVS Slow quadriga r., with modius-shaped car surmounted by three ears of corn (?); in exergue, S C. C 357. BMC 38. RIC 303. CBN 169.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A lovely portrait of fine stye
and light iridescent tone. Good extremely fine
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 475
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Roma
L. Aquillius Florus. Denarius 19 BC, AR 18 mm, 3.58 g. CAESAR – AVGVSTVS Bare head r. Rev. L AQVILLIVS FLORVS III VIR Open flower of six petals. C 364. BMC 46. RIC 309. CBN 183.
Very rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Struck on a
very broad flan and good extremely fine
Ex Roma Numismatics sale 2, 2011, 555.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 476
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Roma
Q. Rustius. Denarius circa 19 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.91 g. Q RVSTIVS FORTVNAE Jugate busts r. of Fortuna Victrix, helmeted, and Fortuna Felix, diademed; in exergue, ANTIAT. Rev. CAESARI AV – GVSTO Decorated rectangular altar inscribed FOR RE; in exergue, EX S C. C 513. BMC 2. RIC 322. CBN 221.
Rare and unusually complete for the issue. A lovely iridescent tone and extremely fine
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 477
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Roma
M. Sanquinius. Denarius circa 17 BC, AR 18 mm, 3.85 g. AVGVSTVS – DIVI F Bare head of Augustus r. Rev. M SANQVI – NIVS III VIR Laureate, youthful head of deified Julius Caesar r.; above, comet with tail. C 1. BMC 71. RIC 338. CBN 278.
Very rare and possibly the finest specimen known. Two portraits of superb style perfectly
struck and centred on a full flan. Wonderful iridescent tone and... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 478
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Roma
M. Sanquinius. Denarius circa 17 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.83 g. AVGVST·DI – VI·F LVDOS·SAE Herald in long robe and feathered helmet, holding winged caduceus and shield decorated with star. Rev. M SANQVI – NIVS III VIR Youthful laureate head of the deified Julius Caesar; above, four-rayed comet with tail. C 6. BMC 70. RIC 340. CBN 273.
Very rare and in superb condition for the issue. Light tone ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 479
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Roma
L. Vinicius. Denarius circa 16 BC, AR 18 mm, 3.96 g. Bare head r. Rev. Augustus in quadriga on triumphal arch, the pedestal of which is inscribed S·P·Q·R / IMP CAES. On either side, two porticos surmounted by archer on l. and by slinger on r. In exergue, [L] VINICI[VS]. C 544. BMC 77. RIC 359. CBN 348.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue.
Light iridescent tone and good ex... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 480
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Roma
C. Marius C. F. Tromentina. Denarius 13 BC, AR 18 mm, 3.92 g. AVGVSTVS Bare head r.; behind, lituus. Rev. C MARIVS C F [III VIR] Prancing quadriga r., erect palm-branch on car; in exergue, TRO. C 456. BMC 101. RIC 399. CBN 517.
Rare. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Lanz 132, 2006, 328 and NAC 64, 2012, 1056 sales. From the Alberto Campana collection.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 481
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Roma
C. Sulpicius Platorinus. Denarius 13 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.98 g. CAESAR – AVGVSTVS Bare head r. Rev. C SVLPICI – VS PLATORIN Augustus and Agrippa, both togate, seated half l. on bisellium set on platform ornamented with rostra. On l., staff upright. C 529. BMC 15. RIC 407. CBN 539.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Lovely
iridescent tone and good extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 59,... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 482
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Roma
C. Antistius Reginus. Denarius 13 BC, AR 18 mm, 3.62 g. CAESAR – AVGVSTVS Bare head r. Rev. C ANTISTIVS REGINVS Sacrificial implements: simpulum, lituus, tripod and patera. Below, III VIR. C 347. BMC 120. RIC 410. CBN 542.
Lovely old cabinet tone, an almost invisible flaw under chin,
otherwise about extremely fine
Ex CNG 51, 1999, 1183 and NAC 64, 2012, 1059 sales. From the Alberto Cam... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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