The June 4, 2000, Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection Parts II & III, Sale 5

Ancient Coins

Lot 3450
L. Rustius. Circa 76 BC. AR Denarius. Helmeted head of Mars right, SC behind. Reverse: Ram standing right, L RVSTI in exergue. Rustia 1; Cr. 389/1. Beautifully toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.

Lot 3451
Cn. Egnatius Cn. f. Cn. n. Maxsumus. Circa 75 BC. AR Denarius. Diademed draped bust of Libertas right, pileus behind. Reverse: Roma and Venus standing, the later caressed by cupid flying in between. Egnatia 2; Cr. 391/3. Toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.

Lot 3452
C. Postumia. Circa 74 BC. AR Denarius. Draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver at shoulder. Reverse: Hound bounding right, spear below, C POSTVMI TA in exergue. Postumia 9; Cr. 394/1. Toned, nice style. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-325.

Lot 3453
Mn. Aquillus Mn. F. Mn. n. Circa 71 BC. AR Denarius. Helmeted bust of Virtus right. Reverse: Consul Man. Aquillius raising Sicilia, SICIL in exergue. Aquillia 2; Cr. 401/1. Lustrous. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.

Lot 3454
M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. Circa 69 BC. AR Denarius. Head of Bonus Eventus right. Reverse: Caduceus between M PLAETORI and CEST EX SC. Plaetoria 5; Cr.405/5. Beautifully toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400-600.

Lot 3455
M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. Circa 69 BC. AR Denarius. Draped female bust right. Reverse: Caduceus between M PLAETORI and CEST EX SC. Plaetoria 6; Cr. 405/3. Lustrous. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.

Lot 3456
C. Hosidius C. f. Geta. Circa 68 BC. AR Denarius. Diademed bust of Diana right, bow and quiver at shoulder. Reverse: Calydonian boar right, spear in its side, harassed by dog. Hosidia 1; Cr. 407/2. Toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $175-275.

Lot 3457
Q. Pomponius Musa. Circa 66 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate bust of Apollo right. Reverse: Hercules, leader of the choir of Muses, standing right playing lyre. Pomponia 8; Cr. 410/1. Toned, two light obverse scratches. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 3458
Q. Pomponius Musa. Circa 66 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate bust of Apollo right. Reverse: Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy, standing left. Pomponia 14; Cr. 410/4. Light tone. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 3459
Q. Pomponius Musa. Circa 66 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate head of Apollo right, star behind. Reverse: Urania standing left, pointing wand toward globe on tripod below. Pomponia 22; Cr. 410/8. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $700-1,000.

Lot 3460
Q. Pomponius Musa. Circa 66 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre key behind. Reverse: Caliope, Muse of Epic poetry, Standing right playing lyre atop column. Pomponia 10; Cr. 410/2. Lightly toned, minor flatness. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.

Lot 3461
Q. Pomponius Musa. Circa 66 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate bust of Apollo right. Reverse: Caliope, Muse of Epic Poetry, standing right playing lyre on column. Pomponia 9; Cr. 410/2a. Light tone. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $500-750.

Lot 3462
Q. Pomponius Musa. Circa 66 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate bust of Apollo right. Reverse: Thalia, Muse of Comedy, leaning against pedestal, holding mask left. Pomponia 19; Cr. 410/9. Toned, slight planchet defect at ear. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $450-550.

Lot 3463
Q. Pomponius Musa. Circa 66 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate bust of Apollo right. Reverse: Urania, Muse of Astronomy, standing left pointing wand toward globe on tripod. Pomponia 22; Cr. 410/8. Toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $500-650.

Lot 3464
Q. Pomponius Musa. Circa 66 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate bust of Apollo right. Reverse: Clio, Muse of History, standing left reading from scroll. Pomponia 11; Cr. 410/3. Toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $600-750.

Lot 3465
Q. Pomponius Musa. Circa 66 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate bust of Apollo right. Reverse: Clio, Muse of History, standing left reading from scroll. Pomponia 11; Cr. 410/3. Toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $600-750.

Lot 3466
Q. Pomponius Musa. Circa 66 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate bust of Apollo right. Reverse: Urania, Muse of Astronomy, standing left pointing wand toward globe on tripod. Pomponia 22; Cr. 410/8. Toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $500-650.

Lot 3467
Q. Pomponius Musa. Circa 66 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate head of Apollo right, crossed flutes behind. Reverse: Euterpe standing right, resting elbow on pedestal, holding two pipes, moneyer's name in field. Pomponia 13; Cr. 410/5. Toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 3468
L. Roscius Fabatus. Circa 64 BC. AR Denarius. Head of Juno Sospita wearing goatskin right. Reverse: Female standing right feeding serpent. Roscia 3; Cr. 412/1. Toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.

Lot 3469
L. Furius Cn. f. Brocchus. Circa 63 BC. AR Denarius. Bust of Ceres between wheat ear and barley corn right. Reverse: Curule chair between fasces. Furia 23; Cr. 414/1. A bit flat at edge. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 3470
L. Cassius Longinus. Circa 63 BC. Six AR Denarii. All feature: Veiled head of Vesta left. Reverse: Voter standing left dropping ballot. Cassia 10. (6 pieces). As struck. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $550-750.

Lot 3471
L. Cassius Longinus. Circa 63 BC. AR Denarius. Veiled head of Vesta left, kylix behind. Reverse: Voter standing left, dropping ballot inscribed with V into basket below, moneyer's name to right. Cassia 10; Cr. 413/1. Toned and choice. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $275-375.

Lot 3472
L. Cassius Longinus. Circa 63 BC. AR Denarius. Draped bust of Vesta veiled left, kylix behind. Reverse: Togate figure standing left, dropping ballot into box, LONGIN III V to right. Cassia 10; Cr. 413/1. Lustrous. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 3473
L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. Circa 62 BC. AR Denarius. Diademed veiled head of Concordia right, inscription around. Reverse: L. Aemilius Paullus standing to left of trophy, his captives standing to left. TER above, PAVLLVS in exergue. Aemilia 10; Cr. 415/1. Toned. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.

Lot 3474
L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. Circa 62 BC. AR Denarius. Diademed veiled head of Concordia right, legend around. Reverse: L. Aemilius Paullus standing to right of trophy, his prisoner's to left, TER PAVLLVS above and below. Aemilia 10; Cr. 415/1. Lightly toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100-150.