LOT 3494
L. Scribonius Libo AR Denarius. 62 BC. Rome mint.
BON EVENT LIBO, head of Bonus Eventus to right / PVTEAL SCRIBON, altar (Puteal Scribonianum), decorated with garland and two lyres; hammer at base. Crawford 416/1a. Very Fine. Silver ring attached to silver bezel for suspension.1 3/8 in. (6.06gr total, 35 mm; coin: 19mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
C. Vibius C.f. C.n. Pansa Caetronianus AR Denarius. 48 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
P[ANSA], mask of bearded Pan to right / C•VIBIVS•C F[•C•N I]OVIS•AXVR, Jupiter Axurus seated to left, holding patera in his right hand and long sceptre with his left. Crawford 449/1a; Sydenham 947; Vibia 18; RBW 1571. 3.89gr, 19mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
P. Clodius M. f. Turrinus AR Denarius. 42 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Laureate head of Apollo to right; lyre behind / Diana standing facing, head to right, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding two lighted long torches; P•CLODIVS downwards on right, M•F downwards on left. Crawford 494/23; CRI 184; BMCRR Rome 4290; RSC Claudia 15. 4.00gr, 18mm, 8h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex UK private collection. -
L. Torquatus AR Denarius. 58 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Head of Sibylla to right, wearing ivy wreath; SIBYLLA below / Tripod surmounted by amphora between two stars; L • TORQAT downward to left, III • VIR upward to right; all within ornamented torque. Crawford 411/1a-b var. (border on obv.); Sydenham 836; Manlia 12a; BMCRR Rome 3514 corr. (no border on obv.); Kestner -; RBW -. 3.90gr, 18mm, 4h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex UK private collection.
