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Lot 1152
  225-212 B.C. AR didrachm. Laur. head of Janus. Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga driven by Victory. BMC 101; S-24. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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$77
Lot 1153
  C. Vibius C.f. Pansa, 89-88 B.C. AR denarius. Laureate head of Apollo to right. Reverse: Minerva in quadrigua. VIBIA-2; Syd. 684. Lustrous, lightly toned. Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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$165
Lot 1154
  Mn. Fonteius C.f., 84 B.C. AR denarius. Laur. head of Vejovis right, C.F. below chin. Infant winged Genius seated on goat right, caps of the Dioscuri above, thyrsus below, all within laurel wreath. FONTEIA-10; Syd. 724a. Lustrous and delicately toned. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $175 - 250.
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$165
Lot 1155
  L. Cornelius Sulla, Imperator, and L. Manlius Torquatus, 82 B.C. AR denarius. Helmeted head of Roma r. Reverse: Sulla in triumphal quadriga r., crowned by Victory. Craw. 367/5; Syd. 757a (Manlia 5). Attractive light toning with some lustre still evident. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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$198
Lot 1156
  L. Cornelius Sulla, Imperator 84-83 B.C. AR denarius. Scarce and in demand. Diad. head of Venus to r.; before her, Cupid standing l. holding long palm; SVLLA below. Reverse: Capis and lituus between two trophies. Craw. 359/2; Syd. 761; S-230. Attractive old cabinet toning. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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$176
Lot 1157
  C. Naevius Balbus, 78-77 B.C. AR denarius. Interestingly, this is one of the few instances of the triga on Roman coins. This was a war chariot borrowed from the Greeks. Diad. head of Venus to right, S.C. behind. Reverse: Victory in triga, CXXXVI above. NAEVIA-6; Syd. 769. Well struck, delicately toned. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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$220
Lot 1158
  C. Piso L.f. Frugi, 64 B.C. AR denarius. Head of Apollo right with hair in fillet; symbol of 4 pellets behind head. Reverse: Naked horseman galloping right holding palm-branch, LXXI below. CALPURNIA-24 var; Syd. 851 var. Well struck in high relief, lustrous and delicately toned. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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$220
Lot 1159
  Marcius Philippus, 56 B.C. AR denarius. ANCVS below diad. head of Ancus Marcius right, lituus behind. Reverse: PHILIPPVS behind equestrian statue right on an arcade of five arches, flower below horse. MARCIA-28; Syd. 919. Superb high relief portrait, lustrous and lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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Lot 1160
  Cnaeus Pompey Junior, 46-45 B.C. AR denarius. Helmeted head of Roma r. Reverse: Female figure (Hispania) stg. r., presenting palm to Cnaeus Pompey from prow. Syd. 1035; Craw. 469/1; S-337; C-1 (Pompey the Great). A lovely well struck example on a nice wide flan. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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$352
Lot 1161
  Julius Caesar, 49-48 B.C. AR denarius. Elephant advancing right, trampling serpent; in exergue CAESAR. Reverse: Sacrificial implements. Syd. 1006. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$396
Lot 1162
  Julius Caesar, 46-45 B.C. AR denarius. Diademed head of Venus to right. Reverse: Aeneas walking to left carrying Anchises and Palladium. Syd. 1013. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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$253
Lot 1163
  Julius Caesar, 46-45 B.C. AR denarius. Diad. hand drawn. of Venus r., Cupid on shoulder. Reverse: Gallia and a Gaulish captive seated beneath trophy, CAESAR in ex. Craw. 468/1; Syd. 1014; RSC 13. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$220
Lot 1164
  M. Junius Brutus, 54 B.C. AR denarius. Popular type struck by the assassin as a moneyer. Head of Liberty r. Reverse: The consul L. Junius Brutus walking l. between two lictors, preceded by an accensus, BRVTVS in ex. Craw. 433/1; Syd. 906 (Junia 31). Lightly toned and quite attractive. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$341
Lot 1165
  Mark Antony 32-31 B.C. AR denarius. Galley right. Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards, LEG II. Cr. 544/14; C-27. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 275.
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$165
Lot 1166
  Mark Antony and Octavian, 41 B.C. AR denarius. Bare head of Mark Antony facing right. Reverse: Bare head of Octavian facing right. Craw. 517/2; C-8. Well struck with full legends on both sides. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750.
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$880
Lot 1167
  Mark Antony and Octavian, 41 B.C. AR denarius. Bare head of Antony facing right. Tiny banker's mark on jaw. Reverse: Bare head of Augustus to right. C-8. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
Ex NFA auction 11/90 #1384.

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$253
Lot 1168
  Mark Antony and Octavian, 40-39 B.C. AR denarius. Scarce. Bare head of Mark Antony r. Reverse: Bare head of Augustus to right. Syd. 1194; RSC 2. Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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$143
Lot 1169
  The Complete Set of the Twelve Caesars. Complete portrait set of the Twelve Caesars, all silver denarii from Julius Caesar thru Domitian, in a custom white plastic holder with gold lettering. Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
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$3,135
Lot 1170
  Augustus, 27 B.C.-14 A.D. AR denarius. Rare. Bare head of Augustus facing right. Reverse: OB/CIVIS/SERVATOS all in oak-wreath. C-208; BMC-4391; RIC-290. Boldly struck in high relief, some porosity in the metal, nevertheless, plenty of detail to justify the grade. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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Lot 1171
  Augustus, 27 B.C.-14 A.D. AR denarius struck 2 B.C. - 11 A.D. Laur. bare bust of Augustus facing right. Reverse: Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, facing, shields and spears between them. BMC-519. A well struck lustrous example. Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $600 - 900.
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Lot 1172
  Augustus, 27 B.C.-14 A.D. AR denarius, struck 2 B.C. - 11 A.D. Laur. bust r. Reverse: Gaius and Lucius Caesar stg. facing shields and spears between. C-43; BMC 519. Lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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Lot 1173
  Augustus, 27 B.C.-14 A.D. AR denarius struck 2 B.C. - 14 A.D. at Lugdunum. Laur. bust of the emperor to r. Reverse: Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing holding shield between.RIC 207; RSC 43. Attractive old cabinet toning and well defined. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$231
Lot 1174
  Augustus, 27 B.C.-14 A.D. AR denarius. Laur. bust to r. Reverse: Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing facing, shields and spears between them. C-43. Dark blue toning. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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$110
Lot 1175
  Augustus. Struck by Tiberius after his death. AE As. Radiate head of Augustus facing l. Reverse: PROVIDENT. S.C. large altar. RIC 81; C-228; S-524. Attractive reddish-brown patina. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$165
Lot 1176
  Augustus, struck by Tiberius. AE as. Radiate head of Augustus to left. Reverse: Large altar. RIC 81; C-228. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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$105
Lot 1177
  Augustus, 27 B.C.-14 A.D. AE semis, struck 10/11 A.D. Rare. Laur. head of Augustus facing r. Reverse: The Altar of Lugdunum. RIC 370; C-38; BMC 585. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
Ex Stacks 11/19/73 #453.

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$77
Lot 1178
  Tiberius, 14-37 A.D. Gold aureus (7.8 g). Laur. bust of the emperor facing right. Reverse: Livia seated to right. RIC-27. A beautiful boldly struck example with lustrous surfaces. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 6,500.
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Lot 1179
  Tiberius, 14-37 A.D. AR denarius (3.85 g). Laur. bust of Tiberius facing r. Reverse: Livia seated left. RIC-26; BMC-34. A superb, fully lustrous example. Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
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Lot 1180
  Tiberius, 14-37 A.D. AR denarius. Laur. bust of Tiberius to r. Reverse: Livia as PAX. Popular "Tribute Penny" of the bible. RIC 26; RSC 16. Well defined. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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$231
Lot 1181
  Tiberius, 14-37 A.D. AR denarius "Tribute Penny". Laur. bust facing right. Reverse: Livia seated right. Well centered with full legends on both sides. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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Lot 1182
  Tiberius, 14-37 A.D. AR denarius "Tribute Penny". Laur. bust facing right. Reverse: Livia seated right. Well centered with full legends on both sides. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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Lot 1183
  Tiberius, 14-37 A.D. AR fourrée denarius. Laur. bust to right. Reverse: Livia seated to right. Popular Tribute Penny of the bible. C-16; S-567. Nicely toned. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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$77
Lot 1184
  Tiberius, 14-37 A.D. AR denarius. Rare. Laur. bust of the emperor to right. Reverse: Tiberius in quadriga to right. C-48; RIC-4. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$220
Lot 1185
  Tiberius, 14-37 A.D. AE as, struck 10/11 AD. Bare head of Tiberius facing right. Reverse: Legend around large S C. Even glossy brown with some iridescent golden highlights. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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Lot 1186
  Germanicus, AE as struck after his death in 19 A.D. Bare head of Germanicus facing right. Reverse: Legend around large S C. C-9; RIC-106 (Claudius). Dark reddish-brown patina. The fields were probably smoothed at one time, nevertheless, a stunning coin with full obverse legends and a high relief portrait. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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Lot 1187
  Caligula, 37-41 A.D. AR denarius struck in Rome 37/38 A.D. Very rare. Laureate head of Caligula facing right. Reverse: Draped bust of Agrippina Senior to right. RIC 14. Well centered with virtually complete legends on both sides and struck on a sound, problem free planchet. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
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Lot 1188
  Caligula, 37-41 A.D. AR denarius. Very rare. Laur. head of Caligula right. Reverse: Bare head of Germanicus facing right. RSC 2; RIC 26; C-5. Some minor scratches and marks, nevertheless, both portraits are clear and distinct. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 900.
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$798
Lot 1189
  Caligula, 37-41 A.D. AE sestertius. Laur. bust of Caligula facing left. Reverse: The three sisters of Caligula standing. RIC 26; C-4; S-613. A pleasing example of this very popular and rare type. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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$1,320
Lot 1190
  Caligula, 37-41 A.D. AE as. Bare head of Caligula facing left. Reverse: Vesta seated left. C-27; RIC-38. Perfectly centered with full obverse legends. Glossy dark chocolate brown patina. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $450 - 650.
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$440
Lot 1191
  Claudius, 41-54 A.D. Gold aureus (7.71 g) struck at Rome in 44 A.D. Very rare. Laureate head of Claudius to right. Reverse: IMPER RECEPT on the top of battlemented wall enclosing praetorian camp in which a soldier stands, spear in right with aquila in front of him; behind him a pediment with fortified flanking walls. BMC-5; C-40. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
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$5,280
Lot 1192
  Claudius, 41-45 A.D. AR denarius. Rare. Laur. bust of Claudius to r. Reverse: Legend within oak-wreath. RIC 41; C-87; RSC 87. Well centered with full legends around. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 900.
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$528
Lot 1193
  Claudius, 41-54 A.D. AE as. Bare head of Claudius facing left. Reverse: Minerva advancing right, brandishing javelin and holding shield. C-84; RIC-100. Medium glossy reddish-brown patina, a very choice example. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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Lot 1194
  Claudius, 41-54 A.D. AE as. Bare head of Claudius facing left. Reverse: Liberty standing right.C-47; RIC-97. Medium chocolate brown with some lighter highlights. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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Lot 1195
  Claudius, 41-54 A.D. AE As. Bare bust of Claudius facing left. Reverse: Minerva advancing r. brandishing javelin and holding shield. C-84; RIC-100. Stunning even apple green patina. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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Lot 1196
  Nero, 54-68 A.D. Gold aureus (7.71 g) minted in 58/59 AD. Bare head of young Nero facing right. Reverse: PONTIFF MAX TR P V PP, around oak wreath enclosing EX SC. C-213. Perfecetly centered with full legends. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
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$3,410
Lot 1197
  Nero, 54-68 A.D. AR denarius. Laur. bust of Nero facing right. Reverse: Jupiter seated left on throne. C-119; RIC 53. A well centered, problem-free example and lightly toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,300.
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$853
Lot 1198
  Nero, 54-68 A.D. AR denarius. Laur. bust to right. Reverse: Nero radiate stg. facing, holding branch and Victory. RIC 47; C-45. Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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$83
Lot 1199
  Nero, 54-68 A.D. AE sestertius. A rare and popular architectural issue. Laur. bust of Nero facing right. Reverse: Triumphal arch. C-308; RIC 143. Well centered on a nice large round flan. Mottled green with earthern highlights. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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Lot 1200
  Nero, 54-68 A.D. AE as. Laur. bust of Nero facing left. Reverse: Victory advancing left holding palm and patera. Mottled green patina. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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Lot 1201
  Otho, 69 A.D. AR denarius. Rare. Bare head of Otho to r. Reverse: Aequitas stg. l., holding scales and rod. RIC 5; RSC 9. Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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$176



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