Roman Silver & Bronze - Republic

Lot 4405    SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 29TH JULY)    Roman Silver & Bronze - Republic

Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $200

M. CAECILIUS, Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, (127 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.79 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * below chin, ROMA downwards behind, rev. Macedonian shield on which is an elephant's head, all within wreath, M.METELLVS Q.F. around, (S.139, Cr.263/1b, Syd.480a); L. Titurius L.F. Sabinus, (89 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.38 g), obv. bare head of king Tatius to right, SABIN behind, palm and A.P V before, rev. two Roman soldiers each carrying a woman in his arms, L.TITVRI in exergue, (S.250, Cr.344/1c, Syd.698b, B.Tituria 3); C. Egnatius CN.F.CN.N. Maxsumus, (c.75 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.94 g), obv. Liberty with diadem, draped bust to right, cap behind, rev. Roma and Venus standing facing, the former holding spear and sword, foot on wolf's head, the latter holding a sceptre while being caressed by Cupid, rudder on prow on either side, (S.326, Cr.391/3, Syd.787, RSC.Egnatia 2). Toning, nearly fine - nearly very fine. (3)