LOT 3556
Q. Minucius Thermus M. f. AR Denarius. 103 BC. Rome mint.
Helmeted head of Mars to left / Two warriors in combat, one on left protecting fallen comrade; Q•THERM•M[F] (THE and MF ligate) in exergue. Crawford 319/1; BMCRR Italy 653; RSC Minucia 19; RBW 1174. Very Fine. Toned.(3.89gr, 20mm, 3h.).
ProvenanceEx cgb.fr. (company'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. -
T. Manlius Mancinus, Appius Claudius Pulcher, and Q. Urbinius AR Denarius. 111-110 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Helmeted head of Roma to right; quadrangular device behind / Victory driving triga to right; T•MANL•AP•CL•Q•VR (partially ligate) in exergue. Crawford 299/1b; BMCRR Rome 1293-5; RSC Mallia 2 & Claudia 3. 3.82gr, 17mm, 10h.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
L. Caecilius Metellus Diadematus AR Denarius. 128 BC. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Helmeted head of Roma to right; mark of value behind / Pax driving galloping biga to right, holding olive branch, sceptre, and reins; elephant's head wearing bell and ROMA below. Crawford 262/1; BMCRR Rome 1044; RSC Caecilia 38. 3.87gr, 17mm, 9h.
Very Fine.
Ex Michael Trenerry (H5) (seller's ticket included). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
The moneyer's father Q. Caecilius Metellus Macedonicus defeated the Macedonian pretender Andriscus in 148 BC.
