LOT 3520
L. Porcius Licinus AR Serrate Denarius. 118 BC. Struck in Narbo to commemorate the foundation of the city.
L • PORCI LICI, helmeted head of Roma to right; behind head, monogram of XVI [mark of value {16 asses)] / L • LIC • CN • DOM, Gallic warrior riding in biga galloping to right, holding reins, shield and carnyx, with his left hand and hurling spear with his right. Crawford 282/5; Babelon (Porcia) 8; RBW 1110; Sydenham 520. Near Very Fine.(2.71gr, 20mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Anonymous AE Uncia. Circa 217-215 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Head of Roma to left, wearing crested Attic helmet; behind, pellet (mark of value) / ROMA, prow of galley to right, superstructure decorated with club; below, pellet (mark of value). Crawford 38/6; RBW 98; Sydenham 86. 11.44gr, 25mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
M. Marcius Mn. F. AR Denarius. 134 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Helmeted head of Roma to right; modius behind, mark of value beneath chin / Victory driving biga to right, holding whip and reins; M MARC RO-MA (MAR ligate) in two lines divided by two stalks of grain below. Crawford 245/1; Sydenham 500. 3.66gr, 19mm, 2h.
Near Very Fine. Banker's mark on cheek.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Q. Antonius Balbus AR Serrate Denarius. 83-82 BC. Rome mint.
Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Laureate head of Jupiter to right; S•C behind, R (control letter) before / Victory driving quadriga to right, holding reins, wreath, and palm frond; Q•ANTO•BALB PR (partially ligate) in two lines in exergue. Crawford 364/1c; Sydenham 742a; Albert 1242; RSC Antonia 1b. 3.80gr, 19mm, 10h.
Extremely Fine. Obverse slightly off-centre. Iridescent toning.
Acquired from Vaughn Rare Coin Gallery, London, 10 July 2011. Private collection, France. Private European collection.
