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.
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LOT 3494
L. Scribonius Libo AR Denarius.
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£75 (EUR 87; USD 101) +BP*
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Q. Marcius Libo AR Denarius. 148 BC. Rome mint.
Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Helmeted head of Roma to right; mark of value beneath chin, LIBO downwards behind / The Dioscuri riding to right; Q•MARC (partially ligate) beneath horses, ROMA in linear frame in exergue. Crawford 215/1; BMCRR Rome 700; RSC Marcia 1. 4.11gr, 19mm, 7h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex Jesus Vico S.A., Auction 160, 14 December 2021, lot 348. Property of a Middlesex gentleman. -
Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus AR Denarius. 116-115 BC. Rome mint.
Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Helmeted head of Roma to right, curl on left shoulder; X (mark of value) to left; ROMA before / Jupiter, holding laurel branch and thunderbolt, driving triumphal quadriga to right; C N DOM[I] in exergue. Crawford 285/1; Sydenham 535; Domitia 7; RBW -. 3.85gr, 19mm, 11h.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK. -
P. Clodius M. f. Turrinus AR Denarius. 42 BC. Rome mint.
Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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.
