LOT 3541
M. Opeimius AR Denarius. 131 BC. Rome mint.
Helmeted head of Roma to right; tripod behind, mark of value beneath chin / Apollo driving galloping biga to right, holding reins, bow and quiver over shoulder; M • OPEIM[I] below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 254/1; RBW 1037; RSC Opimia 16. Good Very Fine.(3.92gr, 19mm, 9h.).
ProvenanceEx Michael Trenerry (Y8) (seller's ticket included).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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P. Fonteius P. f. Capito AR Denarius. 55 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Helmeted and draped bust of Mars to right; trophy behind, P•FONTEIVS•P•F•CAPITO•III•VIR around / Warrior on horseback galloping to right, thrusting spear downwards at kneeling enemy in Gallic helmet, who holds sword and shield; to lower left, another enemy warrior, kneeling to right; Gallic helmet and shield to lower right, ꟿ•FONT(NT ligate)•TR•MIL above. Crawford 429/1; BMCRR Rome 3851-5; RSC Fonteia 17. 4.15gr, 18mm, 2h.
Near Extremely Fine. Well-struck and detailed example with attractive old cabinet tone.
From the stock of Joël Creusy (Lyon) in 1998. Ex cgb.fr, Mail Bid Sale 59, 19 June 2013, lot 298. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Mn. Cordius Rufus AR Denarius. 46 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Jugate heads of Dioscuri to right; RVFVS • III • VIR downwards behind / Venus Verticordia standing to left, holding scales and sceptre, Cupid at shoulder; MN • CORDIVS downwards behind. Crawford 463/1a; CRI 63; BMCRR Rome 4037-8; RSC Cordia 2. 3.06gr, 20mm, 5h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s. Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent. -
L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi AR Denarius. 90 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Laureate head of Apollo to right; head of antelope behind, three pellets beneath chin / Horseman galloping to right, carrying palm over shoulder and holding reins; L PISO FRVGI and stick below, X above. Crawford 340/1; BMCRR -; Sydenham 669g; RSC Calpurnia 11. 3.81gr, 18mm, 2h.
Near Extremely Fine. A sharply struck denarius with Apollo's portrait in high relief and finely detailed reverse. Nice old cabinet toning with hints of golden iridescence.
Ex cgb.fr, Mail Bid Sale 59, 19 June 2013, lot 267. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
