LOT 3565
Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius AR Denarius. 81 BC. North Italy mint.
Diademed head of Pietas to right; stork standing to right before / Elephant walking to left; Q•C•M•P•I in exergue. Crawford 374/1; Sydenham 750; BMCRR Spain 43-46; RBW 1396; RSC Caecilia 43. Near Very Fine. Lightly toned with shimmering golden iridescence around the devices.(4.05gr, 18mm, 2h.).
ProvenanceEx Michael Trenerry (Y4) (seller's ticket included).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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.
-
Anonymous AR Denarius. 211-208 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Helmeted head of Roma to right; X (mark of value) behind / Dioscuri riding to right, each holding spear, star above each head; ROMA in linear frame below. Crawford 44/5; BMCRR Rome 1; RSC 2. 3.51gr, 19mm, 10h.
Very Fine.
Ex Michael Trenerry (Y1) (seller's ticket included). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
A. Postumius A. f. Sp. n. Albinus AR Serrate Denarius. 81 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Draped bust of Diana to right; bow and quiver over shoulder, bucranium above / Lighted altar on rock, bull to left, togate figure to right holding aspergillum over bull; A•POST A•F S•N ALBIN (partially ligate) around. Crawford 372/1; BMCRR Rome 2836; RSC Postumia 7. 4.13gr, 19mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine. Lightly cleaned.
Ex Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb), Auction - Sale 122, 2 April 2014, lot 18. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Q. Lutatius Cerco AR Denarius. 109-108 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Head of Roma (or Mars) to right, wearing helmet decorated with plume and stars; ROMA above, star (mark of value) behind, CERCO before / Galley to right with head of Roma on prow; Q•LVTATI (VT ligate) Q in two lines above; all within oak wreath. Crawford 305/1; BMCRR Italy 636; RSC 2. 3.87gr, 19mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Attractively toned.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
