LOT 3495
L. Torquatus AR Denarius. 58 BC. Rome mint.
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 -. Good Very Fine.(3.90gr, 18mm, 4h.).
ProvenanceEx UK private collection.
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Q. Thermus M.f. AR Denarius. 103 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Head of Mars to left, wearing crested helmet ornamented with plume and annulet / [Q • ]THERM • M F (partially ligate), two warriors fighting, each armed with sword and shield; the one on the left protects a fallen comrade, the other wears horned helmet. Crawford 319/1; Sydenham 592; Minucia 19; RBW 1174. 3.61gr, 20mm, 10h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK. -
L. Scribonius Libo AR Denarius. 62 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
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. 6.06gr total, 35 mm; coin: 19mm, 6h.
Very Fine. Silver ring attached to silver bezel for suspension.
Acquired on the European art market. -
C. Vibius C.f. C.n. Pansa Caetronianus AR Denarius. 48 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
PANSA, mask of bearded Pan to right / C • VIBIV[S • C F • C • N IOVIS • AXVR], Jupiter Axurus seated to left, holding patera in his right hand and long sceptre with his left. Crawford 449/1a; RBW 1571; Sydenham 947; Babelon (Vibia) 18. 3.29gr, 18mm, 9h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK.
