Web Auction 92 - Greek, Roman, Byzantine Coins and Numismatic Literature

P. Maenius Antiaticus M.f., Denarius, Rome, 132 BC. AR (g 3,94; mm 18; h 12). Helmeted head of Roma r.; denomination mark behind, Rv. Victory, holding reins and wreath, driving galloping quadriga r.; P•(MAE) (ANT) below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 249/1; Maenia 7; Sydenham 492. Near extremely fine

M. Aburius M.f. Geminus, Denarius, Rome, 132 BC. AR (g 3,92; mm 19; h 8). Helmeted head of Roma r., GEM behind, denomination mark below chin, Rv. Sol driving quadriga r.; M•(AB)(VR)I below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 250/1; Aburia 6; Sydenham 487. Oxydation, very fine

L. Postumius Albinus, Denarius, Rome, 131 BC. AR (g 3,88; mm 20; h 6). Head of Roma r.; apex behind, denimonation mark before, Rv. Mars in quadriga r., holding spear, shield and reins; L•POST•(AL)B below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 252/1; Postumia 1; Sydenham 472. Good very fine

L. Opimius, Denarius, Rome, 131 BC. AR (g 3,96; mm 18; h 10). Helmeted head of Roma r.; wreath behind, denomination mark before, Rv. Victory driving galloping quadriga r., holding reins and wreath; L•OPEIMI below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 253/1; Opimia 12; Sydenham 473. Good very fine

M. Vargunteius, Denarius, Rome, 130 BC. AR (g 3,95; mm 21; h 5). Helmeted head of Roma r.; M•(VAR)G behind, denomination mark before, Rv. Jupiter driving triumphal quadriga r., holding palm frond and thunderbolt; ROMA in exergue. Crawford 257/1; Vargunteia 1; Sydenham 507. Good very fine

M. Vargunteius, Quadrans, Rome, 130 BC. AE (g 3,74; mm 16; h 8). Head of Hercules r., wearing lion skin; Rv. Prow of galley r.; M. (VAR)G above, three pellets to r., ROMA below. Crawford 257/4; Sydenham 508b. Brown patina, good very fine

Q. Philippus, Denarius, Rome, 129 BC. AR (g 3,87; mm 18; h 11). Head of Roma r., wearing winged helmet, triple-drop earring, and pearl necklace; denomination mark behind, Rv. Macedonian horseman galloping r., holding couched spear; Macedonian helmet behind; Q•PILIPVS below; ROMA in exergue. Crawford 259/1; Marcia 11; Sydenham 477. Near extremely fine

T. Cloelius, Denarius, Rome, 128 BC. AR (g 3,77; mm 20; h 8). Helmeted head of Roma r.; wreath behind, ROMA below, Rv. Victory driving biga with horses rearing r.; grain ear below, T•CLOVLI in exergue. Crawford 260/1; Cloulia 1; Sydenham 516. Toned, good very fine

T. Cloelius, Denarius, Rome, 128 BC. AR (g 3,92; mm 19,5; h 6). Helmeted head of Roma r.; wreath behind, ROMA below, Rv. Victory driving biga with horses rearing r.; grain ear below, T•CLOVLI in exergue. Crawford 260/1; Cloulia 1; Sydenham 516. Good very fine

Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus, Denarius, Rome, 128 BC. AR (g 3,85; mm 17,5; h 12). Helmeted head of Roma r.; stalk of grain to l.; Rv. Victory driving galloping biga r., holding reins and whip; below, man attacking lion with spear; ROMA above, CN DOM in exergue. Crawford 261/1; Domitia 14; Sydenham 514. Good very fine

L. Caecilius Metellus Diadematus, Denarius, Rome, 128 BC. AR (g 3,96; mm 18; h 2). Helmeted head of Roma r.; denomination mark behind, Rv. Pax driving galloping biga r., holding olive branch, sceptre, and reins; below, elephant’s head r., wearing bell, and ROMA. Crawford 262/1; Caecilia 38; Sydenham 496. Good very fine

M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, Denarius, Rome, 127 BC. AR (g 3,92; mm 18; h 11). Helmeted head of Roma r., star on flap; to l., ROMA upwards, denomination mark before, Rv. Macedonian shield with elephant's head in central boss; M•METELLVS Q•F around, all in laurel wreath. Crawford 263/1a; Caecilia 29; Sydenham 480. Lustrous, rev. slightly off-centre, otherwise extremely fine