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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Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancius, and Q. Urbinius AR Denarius. 111-110 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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. 3.91gr, 18mm, 10h.
Very Fine. Toned.
Ex Michael Trenerry (Y5) (seller's ticket included). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
C. Renius AR Denarius. 138 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Helmeted head of Roma to right; X (mark of value) behind / Juno Caprotina driving biga of goats to right; C•REN[I] below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 231/1; BMCRR Rome 885; RSC Renia 1. 3.65gr, 17mm, 8h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex Coincraft (R11233). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi AR Denarius. 90 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Laureate head of Apollo to right; ↆXVIIII (control numeral) behind / Horseman riding to right, carrying palm; ↆXXII above, L•PISO•FRVGI and Roma monogram in two lines below. Crawford 340/1; Sydenham 661; RSC Calpurnia 7. 3.90gr, 19mm, 3h.
Very Fine.
Ex Michael Trenerry (C4) (seller's ticket included). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
