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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LOT 3487
Q. Marcius Libo AR Denarius.
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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L. Scribonius Libo AR Denarius. 62 BC. Rome mint.
Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
BON EVENT LIBO, head of Bonus Eventus to right / PVTEAL SCRIBON, altar (Puteal Scribonianum), decorated with garland and two lyres; hammer at base. Crawford 416/1a. 6.06gr total, 35 mm; coin: 19mm, 6h.
Very Fine. Silver ring attached to silver bezel for suspension.
Acquired on the European art market. -
C. Servilius M. f. AR Denarius. 136 BC. Rome mint.
Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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. -
L. Marcius Censorinus AR Denarius. 82 BC. Rome mint.
Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Laureate head of Apollo to right; lituus(?) before / L • CENSOR, Marsyas standing to left, looking up, right hand raised over his head, and holding wineskin over shoulder; to right, column bearing statue on top; F in right field. Crawford 363/1a. 3.91gr, 17mm, 11h.
Very Fine. Toned. Very rare control mark.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
