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Roman Rupublic
3398
L. Cassius Caecianus. Silver Denarius (3.9 g), 102 BC
.
Rome. CÆICI(AN) behind, draped bust of Ceres left, wreathed
with grain ears; behind, I.
Reverse:
[L] CASSI in exergue, two
yoked oxen drawing plow left; above N. Crawford 321/1; Syden-
ham 594; Cassia 4. Nicely toned.
Choice Very Fine
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 350
Ex Hess-Divo 317 (27 October 2010), 580.
.
3399
P. Servilius M.f. Rullus. Silver Denarius (3.9 g), 100 BC
.
Rome. RVLLI behind, helmeted bust of Minerva left, wearing
aegis.
Reverse:
P SERVILI M F in exergue, Victory, holding reins
and palm, driving galloping biga right; below horses, P. Craw-
ford 328/1; Sydenham 601; Servilia 14.
Nicely toned.
Extremely Fine
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 350
3400
C. Vibius C.f. Pansa. Silver Denarius (3.19 g), 90
BC.
Rome. PANSA behind, laureate head of Apollo right.
Reverse:
[C V]IBIVS C F in exergue, Minerva, holding trophy,
reins and spear, driving galloping quadriga right. Crawford 342/
5b; Sydenham 684; Vibia 1.
NGC grade Extremely Fine;
Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $350 - 400
3401
C. Vibius C.f. Pansa. Silver Denarius (3.9 g), 90 BC.
Rome.
PANSA behind, laureate head of Apollo right; below chin, uncer-
tain symbol.
Reverse
: C VIBIVS C F in exergue, Minerva, holding
trophy, reins and spear, driving galloping quadriga right. Craw-
ford 342/5b; Sydenham 684; Vibia 1. Nicely toned.
Very Fine
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 350
3402
L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. Silver Denarius (3.9 g), 90
BC.
Rome. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, CXI.
Reverse
:
L PISO FRVGI / RO(MA) in two lines below, horseman riding
right, holding palm; above, CXXVII. Crawford 340/1; Sydenham
662; Calpurnia 12. Pleasantly toned.
Extremely Fine
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $250 - 300
3403
Q. Antonius Balbus. Silver Denarius (3.87 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
364/1a; cf. Sydenham 742; Antonia 1c. Boldly struck with pleas-
ant iridescense.
NGC grade AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5
.
Estimated Value ................................................... $600 - 700
3404
L. Censorinus. Silver Denarius (3.8 g), 82 BC.
Rome. Lau-
reate head of Apollo right.
Reverse
: L CENSOR, Satyr standing
left, extending arm and holding wine skin over shoulder;
behind, statue on column. Crawford 363/1d; Sydenham 737;
Marcia 24. Lustrus with verdigris on the obverse rim from 3 to 6
o'clock.
Extremely Fine
.
The meaning of the reverse is obscure. Crawford suggests it has
to do with the moneyer's
nomen
but does not elaborate.
Marsyas is best known in Greek and Roman mythology for his
hubris. He was said to have challenged the god Apollo to a con-
test playing the flute, the victor getting to decide whatever pun-
ishment the loser would receive. Naturally, Apollo won the
contest, and and as punishment for daring to challenge a god,
he chose to flay Marsyas alive.
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 350
3405
M. Volteius M.f. Silver Denarius (4.19 g), 75 BC.
Rome.
Bust of youthful Bacchus or Liber right, wreathed with ivy.
Reverse:
M VOLTEI M F in exergue, Ceres, holding torch in each
hand, in biga of serpents right; in left field, bow and bow-case.
Crawford 385/3; Sydenham 776; Volteia 3.
NGC grade Mint
State; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5
.
This reverse of this coin refers to the
ludi Cereales,
one of the
five principal agonistic festivals which were held annually at
Rome.
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 900
