Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 69

The May Pre-Long Beach Auction

Roman Republican Coinage

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3331		M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 67 BC. Helmeted, wreathed, and draped bust right of Vacuna, with quiver and bow on shoulder; below chin, cornucopiae. Reverse: Eagle standing facing, head left, on thunderbolt. Sear 349; Plaetoria 4; Cr. 409/1; Syd. 809. A few minor scratches. Beautiful iridescent tone. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 3332		M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 67 BC. Helmeted, wreathed, and draped bust right of Vacuna, with quiver and bow on shoulder; below chin, cornucopiae. Reverse: Eagle standing facing, head left, on thunderbolt. Sear 349; Plaetoria 4; Cr. 409/1; Syd. 809. Lightly toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 3333		Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius. Rome, c. 66 BC. Diademed bust of Apollo right. Reverse: Hercules standing right, playing lyre, club at his feet. Pomponia 8; Syd. 810; Craw. 410/1. Hercules Musagetes was the leader of the choir. Delicately toned with underlying luster. Rare. Superb Extremely Fine. This and the eleven coins following belong to the most extensive series of Republican denarii issued by a single moneyer. An elaborate illustration of his cognomen, Musa's reverse types probably depict each of the statues in the Temple of Hercules Musarum in the Circus Flaminia. Hercules Musagetes playing a lyre is represented as the leader of the Muses. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,321
Lot 3334		Q. Pomponius Musa, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 66 BC. Diademed head right of Apollo. Reverse: Hercules standing right, draped in lion's skin, playing lyre; at feet, club. Sear 351; Pomponia 8; Cr. 410/1; Syd. 810. Minor scrape in hair of Apollo. Reverse struck flatly. Toned. Nearly Extremely Fine and rare. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 3335		Q. Pomponius Musa, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 66 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo; to left, lyre-key. Reverse: Calliope (Muse of Epic Poetry) standing right, playing lyre resting on column. Sear 352; Pomponia 9; Cr. 410/2a; Syd. 811. Nearly Extremely Fine. Calliope was the eldest, wisest, and perhaps the most storied of the Muses. She was the goddess upon whom Homer called for inspiration. Estimated Value $600 - 800. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 3336		Q. Pomponius Musa, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 66 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo; to left, tied scroll. Reverse: Clio (Muse of History) standing left, holding scroll and resting elbow on column. Sear 353; Pomponia 11; Cr. 410/3; Syd. 813. Toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 3337		Q. Pomponius Musa, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 66 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo; to left, scepter. Reverse: Melpomene (Muse of Tragedy) standing facing, holding club and tragic mask. Sear 354; Pomponia 14; Cr. 410/4; Syd. 816. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 3338		Q. Pomponius Musa, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 66 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo; to left, crossed flutes. Reverse: Euterpe (Muse of Lyric Poetry) standing right, holding tibiae and resting elbow on column. Sear 355; Pomponia 13; Cr. 410/5; Syd. 815. Graffito before head of Apollo. Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 3339		Q. Pomponius Musa, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 66 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo; to left, tortoise. Reverse: Terpsichore (Muse of Dance) standing right, holding plectrum and lyre. Sear 357; Pomponia 18; Cr. 410/7c; Syd. 820. A few light scratches on obverse. Toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 3340		Q. Pomponius Musa, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 66 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo; to left, flower on stalk. Reverse: Terpsichore (Muse of Dance) standing right, holding plectrum and lyre. Sear 358; Pomponia 17a; Cr. 410/7d; Syd. 820a. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 3341		Q. Pomponius Musa, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 66 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo; to left, flower on stalk. Reverse: Terpsichore (Muse of Dance) standing right, holding plectrum and lyre. Sear 358; Pomponia 17a; Cr. 410/7d; Syd. 820a. Three rectangular punch marks on head of Apollo. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3342		Q. Pomponius Musa, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 66 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo; to left, star. Reverse: Urania (Muse of Astronomy) standing left, pointing rod at globe on tripod. Sear 359; Pomponia 22; Cr. 410/8; Syd. 823. Lightly porous surfaces. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 3343		Q. Pomponius Musa, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 66 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo; to left, sandal. Reverse: Thalia (Muse of Comedy) standing left, holding comic mask and resting elbow on column. Sear 360; Pomponia 19; Cr. 410/9b; Syd. 821. Reverse struck off-center. Lustrous. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3344		Q. Pomponius Musa, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 66 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo; to left, wreath. Reverse: Polymnia (Muse of Rhetoric) standing facing, wearing wreath. Sear 361; Pomponia 15; Cr. 410/10a; Syd. 817. Slightly rough surfaces. Obverse off-center. Uneven toning. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 3345		L. Manlius Torquatus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 65 BC. Head right of Sybil, wreathed with ivy. Reverse: Tripod surmounted by amphora between two stars; around, torque. Sear 362; Manlia 12a; Cr. 411/1b; Syd. 836. Nearly Extremely Fine and rare. It was probably the moneyer who accused Publius Sulla in 62 BC of complicity in the second Catilinarian conspiracy; Publius Sulla, defended by Cicero, was acquitted. Estimated Value $600 - 800. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 3346		L. Roscius Fabatus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 64 BC. Head right of Juno Sospita, wearing goat-skin headdress; to left, uncertain control symbol. Reverse: Maiden standing right, feeding snake rising left; to left, basket(?). Sear 363; Roscia 3; Cr. 412/1; Syd. 915. Toned. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 3347		L. Roscius Fabatus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 64 BC. Head right of Juno Sospita, wearing goat-skin headdress; to left, clamp. Reverse: Maiden standing right, feeding snake rising left; to left, arrow. Sear 363; Roscia 3; Cr. 412/1; Syd. 915. Striking weakness and several scratches. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 3348		L. Cassius Longinus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 63 BC. Draped bust of Vesta veiled left, kylix behind, letter before. Reverse: Male figure left, dropping inscribed tablet into a cista. Craw. 413/1; Syd. 935; Cassia 10. Nice large flan and delicately toned. Extremely Fine. This issue commemorates the passing of the Lex Cassia tabellaria, a law relating to the vote. Estimated Value $400 - 475. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $644
Lot 3349		L. Cassius Longinus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 63 BC. Veiled, diademed head left of Vesta; to left, C; to right, kylix. Reverse: Togate citizen standing half-left, depositing ballot inscribed V into cista. Sear 364; Cassia 10; Cr. 413/1; Syd. 935. Banker's marks on veil and before mouth of Vesta; light encrustation behind voter. Very Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 175. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 3350		L. Furius Cn. f. Brocchus, moneyer c. 63 BC. AR Denarius, mint of Rome. Bust of Ceres right between wheat-ear and barley-corn. Reverse: Curule chair between fasces, FVRI/CN F above. Craw. 414/1; Syd. 902a; Furia 23. A splendid gem example, lustrous and superb. Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064
Lot 3351		L. Furius Cn.f. Brocchus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 63 BC. Bust right of Ceres between grain-ear and barleycorn. Reverse: Curule chair between fasces. Furia 23; Cr. 414/1; Syd. 902. Minor test cut at obverse edge, 5 o'clock. Excellent detail; cleaned Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. Ex CNG 79 (17 IX 08), lot 934. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 3352		L. Furius Cn.f. Brocchus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 63 bc. Wreathed, draped bust right of Ceres, with lock of hair falling down neck; to left, grain ear; to right, grain of barley. Reverse: Curule chair between fasces with axes. Sear 365; Furia 23a; Cr. 414/1; Syd. 902a. Toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 3353		L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 62 BC. Veiled and diademed head right of Concordia. Reverse: Trophy; to left, King Perseus of Macedon and his two sons standing right, hands bound; to right, togate Aemilius Paullus standing left. Sear 366; Aemilia 10; Cr. 415/1; Syd. 926. Tiny test cut at edge. Beautiful iridescent toning. Choice Very Fine. L. Aemilius Paullus defeated the Macedonians in 168 BC; he sent King Perseus and his sons to Rome to walk in his triumph. Estimated Value $200 - 250. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 3354		L. Scribonius Libo, moneyer c. 62 BC. AR Denarius (3.8 g) minted at Rome. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus, right, LIBO behind. Reverse: Well-head ornamented with two lyres, hammer and festoons. Craw. 416/1a. Scribonia 8. Syd. 928. Banker-mark on neck. Very Fine. Bonus Eventus was the god of "Good Fortune" and the divinity associated with agriculture. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3355		L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus and L. Scribonius Libo, moneyers. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 62 BC. Diademed, veiled head right of Concordia. Reverse: Puteal Scribonianum, ornamented with garland between two lyres; at base, hammer. Sear 368; Aemilia 11; Cr. 417/1a; Syd. 927. Handsomely toned. Of attractive style. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 350. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 3356		M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus, moneyers. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 58 BC. King Aretas kneeling beside a camel right. Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga left; below horses, scorpion. Aemilia 8; Cr. 422/1b; Syd. 913. Small test-mark at edge. Nicely centered for this issue. Extremely Fine. This coin type is collected as part of the Jewish series as well. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 3357		M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, moneyers. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 58 BC. King Aretas of Nabataea kneeling right beside camel, extending olive branch. Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga left, brandishing thunderbolt; below horses, scorpion. Sear 379; Aemilia 8; Cr. 422/1b; Syd. 913. Reverse struck from a worn die. Toned. Very Fine. One of the earliest examples of a moneyer commemorating his own accomplishment. As governor of Syria, Aemilius Scaurus compelled Aretas III to end his siege on Jerusalem and to pay an enormous fine to Pompey. Scaurus was curule aedile with Publius Plautus in 58 BC. Estimated Value $150 - 200. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 3358		C. Considius Nonianus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 57 BC. Laureate, diademed, and draped bust right of Venus Erycina. Reverse: Temple of Venus Erycina atop mountain, ERVC inscribed at base; in foreground, circuit of city walls with gateway at center and two towers. Sear 381; Considia 1a; Cr. 424/1; Syd. 887. Banker's mark on chin of Venus. Mild roughness. Very Fine and rare. The reverse type suggests the moneyer's loyalty to Pompey Magnus, who vied with Caesar for the support of Venus during the Civil War. Pompey claimed to have inherited the goddess's good will from his father-in-law Sulla; Sulla had particularly favored the aspect of Venus worshipped at Erycina. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 3359		L. Marcius Philippus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 56 BC. Diademed head right of King Ancus Marcius; to left, lituus. Reverse: Equestrian statue right atop arcade of five arches; below horse's forefoot, flower. Sear 382; Marcia 28; Cr. 425/1; Syd. 919. Struck on an oblong flan. Areas of flatness. Toned. Nearly Extremely Fine. The statue depicts Q. Marcius Rex, who repaired Rome's aging aquaducts and built the Aqua Marcia in 144 BC. The gens Marcia claimed descent from King Ancus Marcius, the fourth king of Rome and, according to legend, the first to employ an aquaduct to bring water to the city. Estimated Value $200 - 250. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 3360		Faustus Cornelius Sulla, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 56 BC. Diademed, draped bust right of Diana; above, crescent; to left, lituus. Reverse: Sulla seated left; to left, King Bocchus of Mauretania kneeling right, presenting olive branch; to right, King Jugurtha of Numida kneeling left, hands bound. Sear 383; Cornelia 59; Cr. 426/1; Syd. 879. An exceptional example of this scarce type. Nearly Extremely Fine. Faustus Sulla was the son of the Dictator; his coins celebrate his father. This reverse type commemorates one of Sulla's earliest, most famous, and most remarkable accomplishments: as quaestor to Gaius Marius in Numidia, Sulla compelled Bocchus to surrender his son-in-law Jugurtha into Sulla's custody, effectively ending the Jugurthine War and, perhaps, laying the foundation of his rivalry with Marius. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 3361		Faustus Cornelius Sulla, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 56 BC. Diademed bust right of young Hercules, shoulders wrapped in lion's skin. Reverse Diana in biga right, holding lituus; above, two stars; below horses, one star. Sear 384; Cornelia 60a; Cr. 426/2; Syd. 881a. Nearly Extremely Fine and rare. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 3362		Faustus Cornelius Sulla, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 56 BC. Diademed bust right of young Hercules, shoulders wrapped with lion's skin. Reverse: Diana in biga right, holding lituus; above, two stars; below, one star. Sear 384; Cornelia 60a; Cr. 426/2; Syd. 881a. Toned. Very Fine and rare. Estimated Value $600 - 800. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 3363		Faustus Cornelius Sulla, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 56 BC. Laureate, diademed, and draped bust right of Venus, scepter over shoulder. Reverse: Three trophies between jug and lituus. Sear 386; Cornelia 63; Cr. 426/3; Syd. 884. Porous at edges. Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 3364		C. Memmius C.f., moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 56 BC. Laureate head right of Quirinus, long beard in ringlets. Reverse: Ceres seated right, holding grain ears and torch; at feet, snake. Sear 388; Memmia 9; Cr. 427/2; Syd. 921. Rough surfaces. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 175. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 3365		Q. Cassius Longinus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 55 BC. Diademed and veiled head right of Vesta. Reverse: Temple of Vesta, curule chair within; to left, voting urn; to right, tablet inscribed AC. Sear 389; Cassia 9; Cr. 428/1; Syd. 917. Toned. Very Fine and rare. This type recalls the jurist L. Cassius Longinus Ravilla (consul 127 BC), who led the retrial against two of three Vestal Virgins accused of incest; the two had been acquitted by the pontifices initially, but were ultimately condemned to death. Rome's luck was believed to depend on the chastity of the Vestals. Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 3366		Q. Cassius Longinus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 55 BC. Head right of Libertas. Reverse: Temple of Vesta, curule chair within; to left, voting urn; to right, tablet inscribed AC. Sear 390; Cassia 8; Cr. 428/2; Syd. 918. Nearly Extremely Fine and scarce. Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 3367		Q. Cassius Longinus, moneyer c. 55 BC. mint of Rome 55 BC. Head of Genius populi Romani right with sceptre over shoulder. Reverse: Eagle on thunderbolt between lituus and capis. Syd. 918; Craw. 428/2; Cassia 7. Light antique toning. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 3368		Q. Cassius Longinus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 55 BC. Beardless head right of Bonus Eventus; to left, scepter. Reverse: Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, between lituus and capis. Sear 391; Cassia 7; Cr. 428/3. Syd. 916. Scratches before face of Bonus Eventus. Toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 3369		P. Fonteius P.f. Capito, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 55 BC. Diademed, veiled head right of Concordia. Reverse: View of the Villa Publica. Sear 393; Didia 1a; Cr. 429/2b; Syd. 901a. Toned. Very Fine and rare. Estimated Value $300 - 400. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 3370		P. Licinius M.f. Crassus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 55 BC. Laureate, diademed head right of Venus. Reverse: Female figure standing facing, holding spear and bridle of horse left; at feet, cuirass and shield. Sear 394; Licinia 18; Cr. 420/1; Syd. 929. Light scratch before Venus. Toned. Choice Very Fine. One of the sons of the triumvir, Publius Crassus served under Caesar in Gaul, where he distinguished himself in Armorica and Aquitania. When he returned to Rome around 55 BC, he brought with him a cavalry of a thousand Gallic troops, whose presence perhaps had some impact on the consular elections; his father and Pompey Magnus were elected to their second joint consulship. Publius would, with his cavalry, join his father in the Parthian campaign, and die with him at Carrhae. Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 3371		A. Plautius, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 55 BC. Turreted head right of Cybele. Reverse: "Bacchius" (= Aristobulus of Judaea?) kneeling right beside camel, presenting olive-branch. Sear 395; Plautia 13; Cr. 431/1; Syd. 932. Iridescent toning. Choice Very Fine. This reverse type represents the submission of Aristobulus II to Pompey; the legend "Bacchivs Ivdaeus" is probably the result of mistakenly equating Aristobulus's title, High Priest of Judaea, with High Priest of Bacchus in Judaea. Estimated Value $200 - 250. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3372		Cn. Plancius, moneyer c. 55 BC. AR Denarius minted at Rome. Head of Diana Planciana right, wearing petasus. Reverse: Cretan goat right, bow and quiver behind. Craw. 431/1; Syd. 933; Plancia 1. Beautifully toned. Extremely Fine. The head apparently symbolizes Macedonia and the reverse refers to hunting in Crete. Both places this moneyer had served under the proconsul Q. Metellus. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 3373		Cn. Plancius, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 55 BC. Draped bust right of Macedonia, wearing causia. Reverse: Cretan goat standing right; to left, quiver and bow. Sear 396; Plancia 1; Cr. 432/1; Syd. 933. Test cut behind obverse portrait. Toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 3374		Q. Servilius Caepio Brutus (= M. Junius Brutus), moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 54 BC. Head right of Libertas. Reverse: L. Junius Brutus walking left between two lictors, preceeded by accensus. Sear 397; Junia 31; Cr. 433/1; Syd. 906. Banker's mark before Libertas. Toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 3375		Q. Pompeius Rufus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 54 BC. Curule chair between arrow and laurel branch. Reverse: Curule chair between lituus and wreath. Sear 400; Pompeia 5; Cr. 434/2; Syd. 909. Struck a bit softly. Lustrous with light toning. Extremely Fine. Pompeius Rufus was the grandson of both the dictator Sulla and Q. Pompeius Rufus, Sulla's consular colleague in 88 BC. This type honors their consulship and their careers. Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $494
Lot 3376		L. Vinicius, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 52 BC. Laureate head right of Concordia. Reverse: Victory flying right, holding palm branch decorated with four wreathes. Sear 402; Vinicia 1a; Cr. 436/1; Syd. 930. Iridescent toning. Choice Very Fine and very rare. The head of Concordia is perhaps an expression of hope for continued harmony between Caesar, Pompey Magnus, and Crassus. The reverse type probably alludes to the many honors, several of them unusual, granted Pompey to that point in his unconventional but illustrious career. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 3377		C. Coelius Caldus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 51 BC. Bare head right of C. Coelius Caldus (consul 94 BC); to left, voting tablet inscribed L D. Reverse: Radiate head right of Sol; below chin, circular shield; to left, S above oval shield. Sear 403; Coelia 5; Cr. 437/1b; Syd. 892. Choice Very Fine and rare. The obverse portrait on the moneyer's coins depicts his grandfather, the first of his family to achieve the consulship; the standards refer to his successes in Nearer Spain and Gaul. The head of Sol on this reverse type, along with the Macedonian shield, may allude to an otherwise unattested victory in the East. Estimated Value $600 - 800. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 3378		C. Coelius Caldus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 51 BC. Bare head right of C. Coelius Caldus (consul 94 BC); below chin, boar standard; to left, vexillum inscribed HIS. Reverse: Figure seated on lectisternium between two trophies. Sear 404; Coelia 7; Cr. 437/2a; Syd. 894. Tiny banker's mark below ear. Toned. Bold. Very Fine. This reverse type refers to the office of Epulo Jovis, which was held by the moneyer's father. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 3379		C. Coelius Caldus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 51 BC. Bare head right of C. Coelius Caldus (consul 94 BC); below chin, boar standard; to left, vexillum inscribed HS. Reverse: Figure seated on lectisternium between two trophies. Sear 404; Coelia 7a; Cr. 437/1a; Syd. 894a. Banker's mark behind ear; three punch marks on reverse above seated figure. Toned. Very Fine / Nearly Very Fine and scarce. Estimated Value $200 - 250. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 3380		Q. Sicinius, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 49 BC. Diademed head right of Fortuna Populi Romani. Reverse: Crossed palm branch and caduceus; above, wreath. Sear 410; Sicinia 5; Cr. 440/1; Syd. 938. Lustrous. A beautiful specimen. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Pat Coyle Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064

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