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

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Ancient Roman Coins

Roman Coins

Roman Imperatorial Period

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Julius Caesar, d. 44 BC. AR Denarius, African mint, struck c. 48-47 BC. Diademed head of Venus right. Reverse: Aeneas walking left, carrying Anchises and palladium. Craw. 458/1; C. 12. The portrait a bit off center but still on flan. Fine old collection toning. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.

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M. Junius Brutus. 43-42 BC. AR Denarius. Head of Libertas right, LIBERTAS before. Reverse: Lyre between plectrum and laurel branch, CAE PIO BRVTVS PRO COS around. Struck in Greece. Syd. 1287; RSC 5; Cr. 501/1. Toned. Rare. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $500-600.

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M. Junius Brutus. 43-42 BC. AR Denarius. COSTA LEG, Laureate head of Apollo right. Reverse: BR(VTV)S IMP, Trophy of arms. RSC 4; Cr. 506/2. Toned. Banker's marks on bust. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

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Marc Antony & Octavia. 39 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (10.5 g). Jugate busts of Marc Antony and Octavia. Reverse: Bacchus standing atop cista mystica flanked by serpents. RSC 3; Syd. 1198. Heavily pitted. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-275.

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Mark Antony, d. 30 BC. AR Denarius, Military mint in Asia, c. early 41 BC. early 41 BC. Bare head of Antony right, lituus behind. Reverse: Pietas standing left, holding turibulum and cornucopia surmounted by two storks. Craw. 516/5; RSC 79. Attractively toned, with handsome Greek-style portrait. Choice Very Fine. Rare.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.

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