LOT 3066
M. Caecilius Q. f. Q. n. Metellus AR Denarius. 127 BC.
Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma to right; star on neck guard, ROMA downwards behind, mark of value beneath chin / M • METELLVS • Q • F •, Macedonian shield with elephant's head in central boss, surrounded by laurel wreath. Crawford 263/1b; BMCRR Rome 1147; RSC Caecilia 29a. Very Fine. Toned with golden iridescence around the devices.(3.88gr, 19mm, 7h.).
ProvenanceEx Michael Trenerry, Truro, UK, 1980s.
Private North Country, UK, collection (collector's ticket included).
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Ti. Minucius C.f. Augurinus AR Denarius. 134 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Rome mint. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet; behind, star (mark of value) / TI MINVCI C • F AVGVRINI, spiral column with grain-ears at base; above RO-MA; to left, togate figure standing to right, holding uncertain object (loaves?) with both hands and placing left foot on prow; to right, togate figure standing to left, holding lituus in right hand. Crawford 243/1; RBW 1002; Sydenham 494; Minucia 9. 3.72gr, 20mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Pleasing golden iridescence on obverse.
Ex Michael Trenerry, Truro, UK, 1980s. Private North Country, UK, collection (collector's ticket included). -
Q. Antonius Balbus AR Serrate Denarius. 83-82 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Rome mint. Laureate head of Jupiter to right; S•C behind / Victory, holding reins, palm frond, and wreath, driving galloping quadriga to right; F below; legend off flan in exergue. Crawford 364/1d; Antonia 1. 3.90gr, 17mm, 1h.
Very Fine.
Ex Michael Trenerry, Truro, UK, 1980s. Private North Country, UK, collection (collector's ticket included). -
P. Crepusius AR Denarius. 82 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo to right, with sceptre on his far shoulder; beneath chin, cornucopia; behind, control letter / CCCCXXXII (control numeral) behind horseman to right, brandishing spear with his right hand; P • CREPVSI in exergue. Crawford 361/1c; Crepusia 1. 3.64gr, 18mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine.
Ex Michael Trenerry, Truro, UK, 1980s. Private North Country, UK, collection (collector's ticket included).
