LOT 3535
C. Antestius AR Denarius. 146 BC. Rome mint.
Helmeted head of Roma to right; [C ANTESTI] behind, X (mark of value) beneath chin / The Dioscuri, each holding spear, riding to right; below, dog to right, [ROMA] in exergue. Crawford 219/1e; BMCRR Rome 859; RSC Antestia 1. Good Very Fine. Light iridescent toning.(3.74gr, 19mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceEx Coincraft (R14137).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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T. Cloulius AR Quinarius. 98 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Laureate bust of Jupiter to right; A beneath chin / T·CLOVLI (YL ligate), Victory standing to right, crowning trophy at feet of which captive with hands tied behind the back; in exergue Q. Crawford 332/1c; Sydenham 586b; Q. Cloulia 2. 1.73gr, 16mm, 9h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s. Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent. -
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. -
L. Flaminius Chilo AR Denarius. 109-108 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Helmeted head of Roma to right; X (mark of value) beneath chin, ROMA behind / Victory driving galloping biga to right, holding reins and wreath; L•FLAMI[NI] below, [CILO] in exergue. Crawford 302/1; BMCRR Italy 537; RSC Flaminia 1. 3.89gr, 19mm, 8h.
Very Fine. Lightly toned.
Ex Michael Trenerry. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
