LOT 3550
Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancius, and Q. Urbinius AR Denarius. 111-110 BC. Rome mint.
Helmeted head of Roma to right; quadrangular device behind / Victory driving triga to right; AP•CL•T•MAL(ligate)•Q[•VR] in exergue. Crawford 299/1a; BMCRR Rome 1290; RSC Claudia 2. Very Fine. Toned.(3.91gr, 18mm, 10h.).
ProvenanceEx Michael Trenerry (Y5) (seller's ticket included).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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LOT 3550
Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancius, and Q. Urbinius AR Denarius.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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P. Fonteius P. f. Capito AR Denarius. 55 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Helmeted and draped bust of Mars to right; trophy behind, P•FONTEIVS•P•F•CAPITO•III•VIR around / Warrior on horseback galloping to right, thrusting spear downwards at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield; to lower left, another enemy warrior, kneeling to right; Gallic helmet and shield to lower right, ꟿ•FONT(NT ligate)•TR•MIL above. Crawford 429/1; BMCRR Rome 3851-5; RSC Fonteia 17. 4.15gr, 18mm, 2h.
Near Extremely Fine. Well-struck and detailed example with attractive old cabinet tone.
From the stock of Joël Creusy (Lyon) in 1998. Ex cgb.fr, Mail Bid Sale 59, 19 June 2013, lot 298. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
C. Naevius Balbus AR Serrate Denarius. 79 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Diademed bust of Venus to right; S•C behind / Victory in triga to right; LXXVII(?) (control numeral) above, C NAE • BA[LB] (partially ligate) in exergue. Crawford 382/1b; RSC Naevia 6. 3.37gr, 19mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine.
From the private collection of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman, early 2000s. -
M. Opeimius AR Denarius. 131 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Helmeted head of Roma to right; tripod behind, mark of value beneath chin / Apollo driving galloping biga to right, holding reins, bow and quiver over shoulder; M • OPEIM[I] below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 254/1; RBW 1037; RSC Opimia 16. 3.92gr, 19mm, 9h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex Michael Trenerry (Y8) (seller's ticket included). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
