LOT 3487
Q. Marcius Libo AR Denarius. 148 BC. Rome mint.
Helmeted head of Roma to right; mark of value beneath chin, LIBO downwards behind / The Dioscuri riding to right; Q•MARC (partially ligate) beneath horses, ROMA in linear frame in exergue. Crawford 215/1; BMCRR Rome 700; RSC Marcia 1. Good Very Fine.(4.11gr, 19mm, 7h.).
ProvenanceEx Jesus Vico S.A., Auction 160, 14 December 2021, lot 348.
Property of a Middlesex gentleman.
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C. Servilius M. f. AR Denarius. 136 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Helmeted head of Roma to right; wreath and mark of value(?) behind, [ROMA below] / The Dioscuri galloping in opposite directions, heads reverted, holding spears; two stars above; C•SERVEILI• M•F in exergue. Crawford 239/1; BMCRR Italy 540; RSC Servilia 1. 3.33gr, 19mm, 11h.
Near Very Fine. Repaired.
Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK. -
P. Clodius M. f. Turrinus AR Denarius. 42 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Laureate head of Apollo to right; lyre behind / Diana standing facing, head to right, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding two lighted long torches; P•CLODIVS downwards on right, M•F downwards on left. Crawford 494/23; CRI 184; BMCRR Rome 4290; RSC Claudia 15. 4.00gr, 18mm, 8h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex UK private collection. -
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.
