LOT 3519
M. Marcius Mn. F. AR Denarius. 134 BC. Rome mint.
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. Near Very Fine. Banker's mark on cheek.(3.66gr, 19mm, 2h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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.
-
Cn. Lucretius Trio AR Plated Denarius. 136 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Helmeted head of Roma to right; TRIO downwards behind, X (mark of value) beneath chin / The Dioscuri riding to right, each holding spear; CN•LVCR below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 237/1a; BMCRR Rome 929; RSC Lucretia 1. 3.50gr, 17mm, 1h.
Good Fine. Bankers' marks.
From the private collection of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman, early 2000s. -
Anonymous AE Sextans. 214-212 BC. Luceria mint. L series.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Head of Mercury to right, two pellets (mark of value) above / Prow to right, ROMA above, L between two pellets (mark of value) below. Crawford 43/4; Sydenham 128. 10.27gr, 24mm, 11h.
Good Very Fine. Attractive light green patina.
Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. -
C. Memmius C. f. AR Denarius. 56 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Laureate head of Quirinus to right; QVIRINVS behind, C•MEMMI•C•F before / Ceres seated to right, holding torch and corn-ears, serpent before; MEMMIVS AED CERIALIA PREIMVS FECIT• around. Crawford 427/2; BMCRR Rome 3940; RSC Memmia 9. 3.74gr, 20mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine. Attractively toned.
Collection of J.F. Ex J. Vinchon Sale, 22–24 February 1971, no.233.
