Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 96

February 12-15 2017 Pre-Long Beach Auction

Roman Republic Coinage

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1919		Numidian Kingdom. Juba I. Silver Drachm (3.75 g), 60-46 BC. Utica. REX IVBA, diademed and draped bust of Juba I right, scepter at shoulder. Reverse: Octastyle temple. Mazard 379; MAA 29; SNG Copenhagen 523. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 400 The Aurora Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $911
Lot 1920		Anonymous. Æ Aes Grave Triens (92.38 g), 225-217 BC. Rome. Helmeted head of Mars left; behind, four pellets. Reverse: Prow of galley right; below, four pellets. ICC 78; Crawford 35/3a; Sydenham 74; HN Italy 339. Red and green patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $400 - 500 From the Hanbery Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $940
Lot 1921		Anonymous. Silver Didrachm (7.15 g), ca. 264-255 BC. Rome. Diademed head of Hercules right, lion skin's tied about neck, club on shoulder. Reverse: ROMANO in exergue, she-wolf standing right, head left, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus. Crawford 20/1; Sydenham 6; RSC 8. Wonderful fine style, obverse a bit off-center, the reverse is superb. Lovely old cabinet tone. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $800 - 900 The Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from F. Kovacs in the 1990s. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,875
Lot 1922		Anonymous. Æ Semuncia (5.67 g), ca. 217-215 BC. Rome. Head of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus. Reverse: [R]OMA above, prow of galley right. Crawford 38/7; Sydenham 87; BMCRR 129. Gorgeous unifrom hard apple-green patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 The Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from F. Arnold in the 1980s. Ex John Work Garrett Collection, pt. I (Numismatic Fine Arts/Bank Leu, 16-18 May 1984), 924 (part). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 1923		Anonymous. Silver Victoriatus (3.39 g), 211-208 BC. Rome. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Reverse: ROMA in exergue, Victory standing right, crowning trophy with wreath. Crawford 44/1; Sydenham 83; RSC 9. Lustrous. Nearly Mint State. Estimate Value $300 - 400 From The Herbert & Aphrodite Rubin Collection;. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 1924		Pinarius Natta. Silver Denarius (3.73 g), 149 BC. Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, denomination mark. Reverse: NAT(TA) below, ROMA in exergue, Victory driving galloping biga right. Crawford 208/1; Sydenham 390; Pinaria 1. Nicely toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 From The Herbert & Aphrodite Rubin Collection; Purchased privately from T. Demirjian in the 1980s. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $382
Lot 1925		M. Atilius Saranus. Silver Denarius (4.15 g), 148 BC. Rome. SAR(AN) upwards behind, head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin's head; before, denomination. Reverse: M ATIL below, ROMA in exergue, the Dioscuri on horseback riding right, each holding couched spear. Crawford 214/1c; Sydenham 398c and d; Atilia 8. Bold through centers. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259
Lot 1926		C. Terentius Lucanus. Silver Denarius (3.58 g), 147 BC. Rome. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin's head, being crowned by Victory standing right; behind, denomination. Reverse: C (TE)R LVC below, ROMA in exergue, the Dioscuri on horseback riding right, each holding couched spear. Crawford 217/1; Sydenham 425; Terentia 10. Uniformly deeply toned and well centered. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353
Lot 1927		M. Junius Silanus. Silver Denarius (3.73 g), 145 BC. Rome. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet decorated with head of griffin; behind, head of ass left; below chin, denomination. Reverse: M IVNI below, ROMA in exergue, the Dioscuri riding right, each holding couched lance. Crawford 220/1; Sydenham 408; Junia 8. Well struck and lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $323
Lot 1928		Anonymous. Silver Denarius (3.56 g), 143 BC. Rome. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin's head; behind, denomination. Reverse: ROMA in exergue, Diana, holding torch and reins, driving galloping biga of stags right; below, crescent below. Crawford 222/1; Sydenham 438; RSC 101. Lightly toned. Very Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 250 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $129
Lot 1929		M. Baebius Q.f. Tampilus. Silver Denarius (3.85 g), 137 BC. Rome. TAMPIL behind, helmeted head of Roma left; below chin, denomination mark. Reverse: ROMA below, M BAEBI Q F in exergue, Apollo, driving galloping quadriga right. Crawford 236/1e; Sydenham 489; Baebia 12. Beautifully toned. Nearly Mint State. Estimate Value $600 - 700 From The Herbert & Aphrodite Rubin Collection; Purchased privately from Ariadne Galleries in the 1970s-1980s. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $911
Lot 1930		M. Baebius Q.f. Tampilus. Silver Denarius (3.87 g), 137 BC. Rome. TAMPIL behind, helmeted head of Roma left, wearing pendant necklace; below chin, denomination. Reverse: ROMA below, M BAEBI Q F in exergue, Apollo, holding bow and arrow, driving galloping quadriga right. Crawford 236/1a; Sydenham 489; Baebia 12. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $323
Lot 1931		Cn. Lucretius Trio. Silver Denarius (3.87 g), 136 BC. Rome. TRIO behind, head of Roma left, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin�s head, below chin, denomination. Reverse: CN LVCR below, ROMA in exergue, the Dioscuri on horseback right, each holding couched spear. Crawford 237/1a; Sydenham 450; Lucretia 1. Lustrous. Nearly Mint State. Estimate Value $300 - 400 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $423
Lot 1932		Cn. Lucretius Trio. Silver Denarius (3.79 g), 136 BC. Rome. TRIO behind, head of Roma left, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin�s head, below chin, denomination. Reverse: CN LVC[R] below, ROMA in exergue, the Dioscuri on horseback right, each holding couched spear. Crawford 237/1a; Sydenham 450; Lucretia 1. Lightly toned and lustrous. Nearly Mint State. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $494
Lot 1933		M. Marcius Mn.f. Silver Denarius (3.86 g), 134 BC. Rome. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin's head; behind, modius; before, denomination. Reverse: M (MAR)-C / RO-MA in two lines below, Victory, holding whip and reins, driving galloping biga right; below, two wheat ears dividing legend. Crawford 245/1; Sydenham 500; Marcia 8. Superb and lightly toned. Nearly Mint State. Estimate Value $300 - 400 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $435
Lot 1934		C. Aburius Geminus. Silver Denarius (3.83 g), 134 BC. Rome. GEM behind, Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin's head; below chin, denomination. Reverse: C (A)(VR)I below, ROMA in exergue, Mars, holding trophy, shield, reins, and spear driving galloping quadriga right. Crawford 244/1; Sydenham 490; Aburia 1. Bold except around the borders as struck. Lustrous. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 250 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 1935		L. Opimius. Silver Denarius (3.80 g), 131 BC. Rome. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin's head; behind, wreath; before, denomination. Reverse: L OPEIMI below, ROMA in exergue, Victory, holding wreath and reins, driving galloping quadriga right. Crawford 253/1; Sydenham 473; Opimia 12. Needle-sharp, well centered and boldly struck. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $200
Lot 1936		Q. Caecilius Metellus. Silver Denarius (3.85 g), 130 BC. Rome. Q (ME)(TEL) behind, head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin's head; below chin, denomination. Reverse: ROMA in exergue, Jupiter, holding thunderbolt, reins and branch, driving slow quadriga right. Crawford 256/1; Sydenham 509; Caecilia 21. Toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 1937		Q. Philippus. Silver Denarius (3.92 g), 129 BC. Rome. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin's head; behind, denomination. Reverse: Q PHILIPVS below, ROMA in exergue, Macedonian soldier on horseback galloping riding right, holding spear. Crawford 259/1; Sydenham 477; Marcia 11. Lightly toned. Very Fine. Estimate Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 1938		T. Quinctius Flaminius. Silver Denarius (3.87 g), 126 BC. Rome. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin's head; behind, flamen's cap; below chin, denomination. Reverse: T Q below, ROMA in exergue, the Dioscuri on horseback galloping right, each holding spear and shield; below, Macedonian shield. Crawford 267/1; Sydenham 505; Quinctia 2. Lightly toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 250 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $294
Lot 1939		Man. Aquillius. Silver Denarius (3.84 g), 109-108 BC. Rome. Radiate head of Sol right; below chin, denomination. Reverse: (MN) AQVIL below, ROMA in exergue, Luna driving biga right; above, crescent and three stars; below, one star. Crawford 303/1; Sydenham 557; Aquilia 1. Very Fine. Estimate Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $94
Lot 1940		L. Scipio Asiagenus. Silver Denarius (3.85 g), 106 BC. Rome. Laureate head of Jupiter left. Reverse: L SCIP ASIAG in exergue, Jupiter, holding scepter and reins, and hurling thunderbolt, driving galloping quadriga right; above, N. Crawford 311/1c; Sydenham 576b; Cornelia 24. Beautifully toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $400 - 450 From The Herbert & Aphrodite Rubin Collection; Purchased privately from Harmer-Rooke Galleries in the 1980s. The reverse records the decisive victory over Antiochos III the Great of Syria in 190 BC by the moneyer's ancestor, L. Cornelius Scipio, and his ancestor's brother, Scipio Africanus, at the Battle of Magnesia. The victory resulted in Roman control over the internal affairs of much of Asia Minor, greatly adding to the domains administered directly by Rome and bringing her one step closer to total dominance of the entire Mediterranean region.In his later career, this moneyer become co-consul with C. Norbanus in 83 BC, and raised two armies to oppose Sulla during the Second Civil War. He was no match for the wily dictator and his hardened legions, however; both of his armies deserted him, defecting to Sulla, without ever committing to battle. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $617
Lot 1941		L. Thorius Balbus. Silver Denarius (3.71 g), 105 BC. Rome. I S M R, head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin headdress. Reverse: L THORIVS BALBVS below and in exergue, bull charging right; above, S. Crawford 316/1; Sydenham 598; Thoria 1. Lustrous. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 400 The Aurora Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 1942		L. Thorius Balbus. Silver Denarius (3.86 g), 105 BC. Rome. I S M R, head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin headdress. Reverse: L THORIVS BALBVS below and in exergue, bull charging right; above, R. Crawford 316/1; Sydenham 598; Thoria 1. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 1943		L. Thorius Balbus. Silver Denarius (3.78 g), 105 BC. Rome. I S M R, head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin headdress. Reverse: L THORIVS BALBVS below and in exergue, bull charging right; above, R. Crawford 316/1; Sydenham 598; Thoria 1. Medium grey tone. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 250 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $129
Lot 1944		C. Coelius Caldus. Silver Denarius (3.87 g), 104 BC. Rome. Head of Roma left, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin�s head. Reverse: C COIL below, CALD in exergue, Victory, holding reins, driving galloping biga left; above F with two pellets. Crawford 318/1a; Sydenham 582; Coelia 2. Delicately toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 The control mark on the reverse of the denarii of C. Coelius Caldus consists of a Latin letter either alone or with up to four pellets. No control is found on more than one die. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 1945		Lucius Appuleius Saturninus. Silver Denarius (3.82 g), 104 BC. Rome. Head of Roma left, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin�s head. Reverse: L SATVRN in exergue, Saturn driving galloping quadriga right; above, T above pellet. Crawford 317/3b; Sydenham 578a; Appuleia 1. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 250 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $153
Lot 1946		M. Lucilius Rufus. Silver Denarius (3.86 g), 101 BC. Rome. PV behind, helmeted head of Roma right; all within laurel wreath. Reverse: M LVCILI in exergue, RVF above, Victory, holding whip and reins, driving galloping biga right. Crawford 324/1; Sydenham 599; Lucilia 1. Attractively toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 1947		A. Albinus Sp.f. Silver Denarius (3.64 g), 96 BC. Rome. ROMA below, bust of Diana right; bow and quiver at shoulder. Reverse: [A] ALBINVS S F, three horsemen, each holding spear and shield, galloping left towards fallen warrior. Crawford 335/9; Sydenham 613a; Postumia 4a. Scarce. Toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $153
Lot 1948		C. Allius Bala. Silver Denarius (3.84 g), 92 BC. Rome. BALA, diademed head of Diana(?) right; below chin, B. Reverse: C ALLI in exergue, Diana, holding spear, torch, and reins, driving galloping biga of stags right; below, grasshopper right. Crawford 336/1b; Sydenham 595; Aelia 4. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $270
Lot 1949		D. Silanus L.f. Silver Denarius (3.94 g), 90 BC. Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, E. Reverse: D SILANVS [L F]/ROMA in two lines in exergue, Victory driving galloping biga right; above, XII. Crawford 337/3; Sydenham 646; Junia 15. Lustrous and lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1950		L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. Silver Denarius (3.52 g), 90 BC. Rome. Laureate head of Apollo right; below chin, Γ(?). Reverse: L PISO FRVGI below, horseman riding right, holding palm; below, A and A(?). Crawford 340/1; Sydenham 667a; Calpurnia 11. Nice luster and delicate toning. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $200
Lot 1951		L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. Silver Denarius (3.95 g), 90 BC. Rome. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, I:; below chin, facing bucranium. Reverse: L PISO FRVGI below, horseman riding right, holding palm; above, trident right; below, O. Crawford 340/1; Sydenham 669; Calpurnia 11. Lustrous and delicately toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 1952		Q. Titius. Silver Denarius (3.68 g), 90 BC. Rome. Head of Mutinus Titinus right, wearing winged diadem. Reverse: Q TITI inscribed on tablet, Pegasus springing right. Crawford 341/1; Sydenham 691; Titia 1. Well centered and attractively toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $153
Lot 1953		L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. Silver Denarius (3.93 g), 90 BC. Rome. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, labrys; below chin, R. Reverse: L PISO FRVGI below, horseman riding right, holding palm; above, trident right; below, C. Crawford 340/1; Sydenham 669a; Calpurnia 11. Shaply struck with small flan flaw on edge. Lightly toned and lustrous. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1954		L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. Silver Denarius (3.86 g), 90 BC. Rome. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, L; below chin, D. Reverse: L PISO [F]RVGI below, horseman riding right, holding palm; in exergue, O. Crawford 340/1; Sydenham 665a; Calpurnia 11. Some minor porosity but well struck. Traces of mint luster. Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $153
Lot 1955		L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. Silver Denarius (3.82 g), 90 BC. Rome. Laureate head of Apollo right; below chin, C. Reverse: L PISO FRVGI / ROMA in two lines below, horseman riding right, holding palm; above, farm tool. Crawford 340/1; Sydenham 656a; Calpurnia 12. We note a scrape hidden amongst the leaves of the laurel wreath, otherwise very well centered and lightly toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $147
Lot 1956		L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. Silver Denarius (3.98 g), 90 BC. Rome. Laureate head of Apollo right; below chin, Π. Reverse: L PISO FRVGI below, horseman riding right, holding palm; above, I and pellet. Crawford 340/1; Sydenham 664j; Calpurnia 11. Well struck. Lustrous and lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 1957		L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. Silver Denarius (3.96 g), 90 BC. Rome. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, fractional symbol; below chin, L and pellet. Reverse: L PISO FRVGI below, horseman riding right, holding palm; above, M; below horses' hooves, pellet. Crawford 340/1; Sydenham 665m; Calpurnia 11. Well centered with wonderful old cabinet toning. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $212
Lot 1958		L. Rubrius Dossenus. Silver Denarius (3.67 g), 87 BC. Rome. DOS behind, helmeted bust of Minerva right, wearing aegis. Reverse: L RVBRI in exergue, triumphal quadriga right, surmounted by Victory in biga right. Crawford 348/3; Sydenham 707; Rubria 3. Light gold toning. Very Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 250 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1959		L. and C. Memmius L.f. Galeria. Silver Denarius (4.04 g), 87 BC. Rome. ROMA below, laureate head of Saturn left; below chin.X.; behind, harpa. Reverse: L MEMMI/GAL in two lines in exergue, Venus, holding scepter and reins, driving slow biga right; above, Cupid flying left, holding wreath. Crawford 349/1; Sydenham 712; Memmia 8. Antique scrape on obverse. Toned. Very Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 250 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $129
Lot 1960		Q. Antonius Balbus. Silver Denarius (3.82 g), 83-82 BC. Rome. S C behind, laureate head of Jupiter right. Reverse: Q (ANT)O B(AL)B / PR in two lines in exergue, Victory, holding wreath and palm, driving galloping quadriga right. Crawford 364/1d; Sydenham 742b; Antonia 1. Well struck. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 Q. Antonius Balbus was a Marian loyalist who was appointed praetor in Sardinia in 82 BC The obverse marking S C shows the issue was struck ex senatus consulto, that is, by special decree of the Senate, and presumably forms part of the preparations to resist the return of Sulla. Balbus was subsequently defeated at his post in Sardinia by Sulla's legate, L. Philippus, and died in the battle. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $306
Lot 1961		C. Norbanus. Silver Denarius (3.91 g), 83 BC. Rome. C NORBANVS below, diademed head of Venus right; behind, TXXXI. Reverse: Grain ear, fasces, and caduceus. Crawford 357/1b; Sydenham 739; Norbana 2. Lustrous and lightly toned. Some weakness around edge. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $423
Lot 1962		C. Mamilius C.f. Limetanus. Silver Denarius (3.84 g), 82 BC. Rome. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; behind, A above caduceus. Reverse: C MAMIL LIME(TA)N, Ulysses advancing right, holding staff and extending hand to his dog Argus come to greet him. Crawford 362/1; Sydenham 741; Mamilia 6. Lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $400 - 500 The Aurora Family Collection, purchased in 1969. The types on this coin allude to the moneyer's claim to descent from Telegonus, son of Ulysses and Circe, and hence from the god Mercury. The reverse features a sadly endearing scene from the Odyssey, when Odyseeus returns home after twenty years disguised as a beggar and his old dog, who had been neglected, recognizes him: "So they spoke. And a dog, lying there, lifted its head and pricked up its ears. Argus was the hound of noble Odysseus, who had bred him himself, though he sailed to sacred Ilium before he could enjoy his company. Once the young men used to take the dog out after wild goat, deer and hare, but with his master gone he lay neglected by the gate, among the heaps of mule and cattle dung that Odysseus' men would later use to manure the fields. There, plagued by ticks, lay Argus the hound. But suddenly aware of Odysseus' presence, he wagged his tail and flattened his ears, though no longer strong enough to crawl to his master. Odysseus turned his face aside and hiding it from Eumaeus wiped away a tear then quickly said: 'Eumaeus, it's strange indeed to see this dog lying in the dung. He's finely built, but I can't tell if he had speed to match or was only a dog fed from the table, kept by his master for show.'"Then, Eumaeus, the swineherd, you replied: 'Yes this dog belongs to a man who has died far away. If he had the form and vigour he had when Odysseus left for Troy you'd be amazed by the speed and power. He was keen-scented on the trail, and no creature he started in the depths of the densest wood escaped him. But now he is in a sad state, and his master has died far from his own country, and the thoughtless women neglect him. When their masters aren't there to command them, servants don't care about the quality of their work. Far-voiced Zeus takes half the good out of them, the day they become slaves.'"With this he entered the stately house and walking straight into the hall joined the crowd of noble suitors. As for Argus, seeing Odysseus again in this twentieth year, the hand of dark death seized him."(Homer, Od. XVII.290-327). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $823
Lot 1963		L. Papius. Silver Denarius (3.82 g), 79 BC. Rome. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin headdress; behind, aplustre. Reverse: L PAPI in exergue, griffin springing right; below, stern of a ship. Crawford 384/1 (symbols 134); Sydenham 773; Papia 1. Nicely toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 600 From The Herbert & Aphrodite Rubin Collection; Purchased privately from Ariadne Galleries in the 1970s-1980s. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $734
Lot 1964		L. Papius. Silver Denarius (3.73 g), 79 BC. Rome. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin headdress; behind, female (nanny-)goat's head facing, horns adorned with fillets. Reverse: L PAPI in exergue, griffin sprining right; below, male (billy-)goat's head facing, horns adorned with fillets. Crawford 384/1 (symbols 50); Sydenham 773; Papia 1. Nicely toned. Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 Although the moneyer is unknown except for his coins, the coins are very popular with collectors for the interesting controls they display, which according to Crawford "are no more than a random selection of pairs of everyday objects" (p. 399). Papius used two related symbols, one on the obverse die, the other on the reverse, to keep track of production and to control losses amongst the slaves at the mint. Each pair of controls only has one set of dies. On this particular coin the paired symbols are facing goats' heads, their horns adorned with fillets. This perhaps alludes to the herders who kept goats for the numerous sacrifices required by Roman religion. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353
Lot 1965		L. Papius. Silver Denarius (3.69 g), 79 BC. Rome. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin headdress; behind, butterfly right. Reverse: L PAPI in exergue, griffin sprining right; below, wasp right. Crawford 384/1 (symbols 15); Sydenham 773; Papia 1. Attractively toned. About Very Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 250 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $153
Lot 1966		L. Lucretius Trio. Silver Denarius (3.64 g), 74 BC. Rome. Radiate head of Sol right. Reverse: L LVCRETI in exergue, TRIO above, crescent moon with seven stars. Crawford 390/1; Sydenham 783; Lucretia 2. Toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 The Aurora Family Collection, purchased in 1966. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $176
Lot 1967		L. Lucretius Trio. Silver Denarius (3.91 g), 74 BC. Rome. Laureate head of Neptune right, trident at shoulder; above XXXXVII. Reverse: L LVCRETI / TRIO in two lines below, winged Genius on dolphin right. Crawford 390/2; Sydenham 784; Lucretia 3. Lustrous. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $881
Lot 1968		Q. Fufius Calenus and M. Cordus. Silver Denarius (3.80 g), 68 BC. Rome. HO behind, V[I(RT)] before, KAL[ENI] below, jugate heads of Honos, laureate, and Virtus, wearing crested helmet, right. Reverse: CORDI in exergue (ITAL) to left, RO to right, Italia standing right, holding cornucopiae, clasping hands with Roma standing left, foot on globe, holding scepter; in left field, winged caduceus. Crawford 403/1; Sydenham 797; Fufia 1. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 600 From The Herbert & Aphrodite Rubin Collection; Purchased privately from NFA in the 1980s. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $411

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