Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8

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Ancient Roman Coins

Roman Coins

Republican Period

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Anonymous, after 211 BC. AE As. Laureate head of Janus, I above. Reverse: Prow right, I above, ROMA below. Cr. 56/2; Syd. 143. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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Anonymous, after 211 BC. AE Quadrans. Head of Hercules right, three pellets behind. Reverse: Prow right, pellets below, ROMA above. Cr. 56/5; Syd. 143c. Green patina. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $50-75.

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Anonymous, after 211 BC. AE Sextans. Head of Mercury wearing winged petasus right, two pellets above. Reverse: Prow right, ROMA above. Cr. 38/5; Syd. 85. Lovely green patina. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

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M. Furius L. f. Philus. Circa 119 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate head of Janus, inscription around. Reverse: Roma standing left erecting trophy. Furia 18; Cr. 281/1. Toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.

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L. Scipio Asiagenus. Circa 106 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate head of Jupiter left. Reverse: Jupiter driving quadriga right, L SCIP ASIAG in ex. Cornelia 24; Cr. 311/1. Toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

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Q. Antonius Balbus. 83-82 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate head of Jupiter right, SC behind. Reverse: Victory in quadriga right, Q ANTO BALB in exergue. Antonia 1; Cr. 364/1. Nicely toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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C. Mamilius Limetanus, 82 BC. AR Denarius Serratus. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus behind. Reverse: Ulysses walking right, his dog, Argus, at feet. Craw. 362/1; Syd. 741. Mamilia 6. Deep old collection toning, slight grafitti on reverse. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

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A. Postumius A.f. Sp.n. Albinus, 81 BC. AR Denarius Serratus. Veiled head of Hispania right. Reverse: Togate figure standing left, between standard and fasces. Craw. 372/2; Syd. 746. Postumia 8. Nice old toning. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100-130.

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L. Cassius O. f. Longinus. Circa 78 BC. AR Denarius. Head of Bacchus right wearing ivy wreath, thyrsos over shoulder. Reverse: Head of Libera left, L CASSI QF behind. Cassia 6; Cr. 386/1. Toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500-600.

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M. Volteius M. f. Circa 78 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Reverse: Temple of Capitoline Jupiter, M VOLTEIVS MF below. Volteia 1; Cr. 385/1. Toned. Banker's mark before chin. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

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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 $125-175.

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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 $125-175.

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L. Scribonius Libo. Circa 62 BC. AR Denarius. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right. Reverse: Altar ornamented with festoons, tongs and lyres. Scribonia 8; Cr. 416/1. Lustrous. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

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M. Aemilius Scaurus & P. Plautius Hypsaeus, 58 BC. AR Denarius. King Aretas, holding branch, kneels right, camel at side. Reverse: Jupiter in walking quadriga left, scorpion at left below. Aemelia 8. Crawford 422/1b; Syd. 913. Variegated deep to iridescent toning. Lustrous fields. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.

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L. Marcius Philippus. Circa 56 B.C. AR Denarius. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right. Reverse: Equestrian statue atop arcade of five arches. Marcia 28; Cr. 425/1. Toned and lustrous. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

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Man. Acilius Glabrio. Circa 49 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate head of Salus right. Reverse: Salus standing left, leaning on column. Acilia 8; Cr. 442/1. Toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.

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Postumius Albinus Bruti f. Circa 48 BC. AR Denarius. Head of Pietas right. Reverse: Two hands clasping caduceus. Postumia 10; Cr. 450/2. Toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.

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M. Cato. 47-46 BC. AR Quinarius. Young male head right. Reverse: Victory seated right, VICTRIX below. Porcia 11; Cr. 462/2. Nicely toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.

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P. Clodius M. f. Turrinus. Circa 42 BC. AR Denarius. Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre behind. Reverse: Diana Lucifera standing with two long torches. Claudia 15; Cr. 494/23. Attractive toning. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.

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