AN.7 ROME in TRANSITION
Jonathan K. Kern Co. J a n u a r y
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Rome In Transition
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66 BC Q Pomponius Musa Obv: bust of Apollo, sandal 46 BC gold aureus of Julius Caesar, struck by his behind Rev: Thalia, the muse of comedy, leaning ally, Aulus Hirtius, praetor of Rome Obv: veiled bust on column, holding comic mask. EF............. $1277. of goddess, probably Vesta, for whom Julius was a high priest Rev: implements of priesthood, lituus, 100% a curved staff, jug for pouring wine to sacrifice, and an axe to kill the sacrificial bull, goat or pig VF, 147 BC silver denarius of moneyer Lucius Cupiennius 40% cleaned, off center....................................... $3977. Obv: helmeted head of goddess Roma, X under 280-269 BC Bronze Semis (1/2 As) 158.85 grams chin Rev: Castor and Pollux with lances at full Obv: Pegasus flying right Rev: Pegasus flying left gallop Raw VF+............................................ $177. 100% VF, usual rough cast surfaces...................... $1977. 66 BC Q Pomponius Musa Obv: bust of Apollo, star behind Rev: Urania, the muse of astronomy, standing, pointing with rod at globe on stand. Abt 100% Unc............................................................... $1777. 100%
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42 BC Silver denarius of Brutus, leading assassin of Julius Caesar, and a staunch Republican, struck in Lycia, Asia Minor. Obv: bust of Libertas in fine style Rev: tripod between axe and simpulum, all implements for sacrifice to the gods. Raw EF+ nice old toning...................................................... $1877.
235-230 BC bronze half litra Obv: Roma wearing Phrygian helmet Rev: dog with foreleg raised Raw 102 BC silver denarius of moneyer L Cassius Fine+ scarce................................................. $127. Caecianus Obv: bust of Ceres, goddess of grain Rev: team of oxen with plough Raw VF..... $147. 100%
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225-217 BC Bronze Triens 86.82 grams (1/3 As), 4 pellets, out of 12 per As on each side Obv: helmeted head of Minerva Rev: prow of galley right VF greenish black patina............................. $1477.
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59 BC silver denarius of moneyer M. Nonius Sufenas Obv: head of Saturn, harpa and conical stone behind Rev: Victory crowning seated Roma Raw EF++............................................................. $577.
101 BC silver denarius of the quaestor Caius 100% Fundanius Obv: helmeted head of goddess 42 BC Sextus Pompey, Prefect of the Fleet Roma Rev: Marius as triumphator in slow chariot, supporting the Republicans, executed by Marc possibly his 8 year old son riding horse near Anthony 35 BC Obv: great style bust of Neptune him. In 101 BC Marius celebrated a triumph with Rev: naval trophy of armour, rudders, and prows 100% co-general Q. Lutatius Catulus Raw VF few faint defects.......................................................... $197. 55 BC silver denarius of Cassius Longinus Obv: set on anchor nice even Fine...................... $527. head of Genius Populi Romani or Bonus Eventus, scepter behind Rev:Eagle standing on thunderbolt, lituus left, jug right Raw EF+, slight deposits, rev edge test cut................................................ $347. 100%
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228-185 BC silver tetradrachm in fine style of the 81 BC anonymous issue attributed to Sulla while 42 BC silver denarius of Lepidus, as part of the Greek Bithynian king Prusias I. The defeated campaigning Obv: diademed bust of Venus Rev: Second Triumvarate with Octavian and Marc double cornucopiae tied with ribbons, Q beneath. Hannibal was given refuge at the court of Prusias Anthony. Lepidus was also consul with Julius Caesar Raw EF rare and attractive.......................... $1977. 100% from the pursuing Romans. His descendant in 46 BC Obv: bare headed bust of Lepidus Rev: Nikomedes 4th willed the kingdom to the Roman 48 BC Julius Caesar with his troops in Greece bare head of Octavian aka Augustus. Raw Fine, light Republic in 74 BC Obv: diademed bust of Prusias Obv: diademed, wreathed, and necklaced bust banker’s mark, light oxidation spots.............. $770. Rev: Zeus standing, holding scepter and crowning of Clementia Rev: trophy of Gaulish arms Ancient counterfeit, known as a fourees, heavy silver name of Prusias Raw Fine+++.................... $877. and armour Abt Unc, light banker’s marks in plate over copper core, of a Roman Republican obv field........................................................ $1177. denarius........................................................ $27. 100%
76 BC silver denarius of the moneyer L. Lucretius Trio Obv: laureate head of Neptune, trident behind Rev: Winged Genius (like Cupid) riding on dolphin Raw VF light granulation of planchet from 75% oxidation, tiny edge chip............................. $137. 100% 179-178 BC silver tetradrachm of Perseus of One of Trio’s ancestors commanded a fleet against 47-46 BC Julius Caesar with his troops in North Macedon. He was the last king of Macedon whose Perseus of Macedon. Africa Obv: diademed head of Venus, from whom lands were taken by the Romans after his defeat at the Julia clan claimed descent. Rev: Anchises Pydna. Obv: his bearded and diademed bust Rev: carrying his father and the Palladium out of the eagle on thunderbolt in wreath Raw EF+ some light burning city of Troy CAESAR VF................. $877. deposits........................................................ $1577. 100%
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171-170 BC silver drachm of Rhodian designs, to pay Rhodian mercenaries fighting in the north of Greece for the Macedonian king Perseus against the Romans. Obv: Helios facing Rev: rose in bloom Raw near mint................................... $677.
75 BC silver denarius of the moneyer C. Egnatius Maximus Obv: diademed and draped bust of the goddess Libertas, Liberty cap behind Rev: Roma standing with foot on wolf’s head, Venus with Cupid landing on her shoulder, rudder and prow on each side of pair. Raw EF some faint oxidation and light deposits......................................... $775.
Coins for sale in other Coin World ads every week and at www.jkerncoins.com Email copies of older ads easily available. Many items still in stock.
Many More Coins at www.jkerncoins.com MAIL ORDER POLICIES
1. All coins guaranteed as described ANA and common sense grading. Your satisfaction guaranteed! 2. Fourteen day return privilege except on bullion or approval service can be arranged with proper references. 3. Personal checks of unknown customers must clear. References may be required. VISA, MasterCard, Amer. Express and Wires accepted. Bullion items check or wire only. ® 4. Kentucky residents add 6% sales tax. 5. All coins sent insured or registered! Please add $5.00 for postage and handling. 6. Most coins are one-of-a-kind. Second choices appreciated. 7. Office walk-in sales by appointment only.
No Credit Cards on bullion or $5s, $10s, $20s. Satisfaction guaranteed, 14 day return privilege. Checks, wires, Visa, MC, AX 100%
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151 BC silver denarius of Publius Sulla Obv: helmeted head of goddess Roma, X behind indicates value of ten asses Rev: Victory driving chariot Raw VF............................................. $187.
72 BC serratus by Q Crepereius M f Rocus Obv: bust of Amphitrite viewed from behind, shoulders bare. She was a sea goddess and wife of Neptune. Rev: Neptune driving chariot pulled by hippocamps, brandishing trident. VF................................. $577.
JONATHAN K. KERN 441 S. Ashland Ave., Lexington, Kentucky 40502 To order, call 859-269-1614 between 9 AM & 5 Pm EST (Visits by appointment) Professional Numismatist • Bachelor of Arts in Numismatics
Life Member
24-hour FAX only: (859) 266-7900 Email: [email protected]
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Rome In Transition
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66 BC Q Pomponius Musa Obv: bust of Apollo, sandal 46 BC gold aureus of Julius Caesar, struck by his behind Rev: Thalia, the muse of comedy, leaning ally, Aulus Hirtius, praetor of Rome Obv: veiled bust on column, holding comic mask. EF............. $1277. of goddess, probably Vesta, for whom Julius was a high priest Rev: implements of priesthood, lituus, 100% a curved staff, jug for pouring wine to sacrifice, and an axe to kill the sacrificial bull, goat or pig VF, 147 BC silver denarius of moneyer Lucius Cupiennius 40% cleaned, off center....................................... $3977. Obv: helmeted head of goddess Roma, X under 280-269 BC Bronze Semis (1/2 As) 158.85 grams chin Rev: Castor and Pollux with lances at full Obv: Pegasus flying right Rev: Pegasus flying left gallop Raw VF+............................................ $177. 100% VF, usual rough cast surfaces...................... $1977. 66 BC Q Pomponius Musa Obv: bust of Apollo, star behind Rev: Urania, the muse of astronomy, standing, pointing with rod at globe on stand. Abt 100% Unc............................................................... $1777. 100%
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42 BC Silver denarius of Brutus, leading assassin of Julius Caesar, and a staunch Republican, struck in Lycia, Asia Minor. Obv: bust of Libertas in fine style Rev: tripod between axe and simpulum, all implements for sacrifice to the gods. Raw EF+ nice old toning...................................................... $1877.
235-230 BC bronze half litra Obv: Roma wearing Phrygian helmet Rev: dog with foreleg raised Raw 102 BC silver denarius of moneyer L Cassius Fine+ scarce................................................. $127. Caecianus Obv: bust of Ceres, goddess of grain Rev: team of oxen with plough Raw VF..... $147. 100%
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225-217 BC Bronze Triens 86.82 grams (1/3 As), 4 pellets, out of 12 per As on each side Obv: helmeted head of Minerva Rev: prow of galley right VF greenish black patina............................. $1477.
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59 BC silver denarius of moneyer M. Nonius Sufenas Obv: head of Saturn, harpa and conical stone behind Rev: Victory crowning seated Roma Raw EF++............................................................. $577.
101 BC silver denarius of the quaestor Caius 100% Fundanius Obv: helmeted head of goddess 42 BC Sextus Pompey, Prefect of the Fleet Roma Rev: Marius as triumphator in slow chariot, supporting the Republicans, executed by Marc possibly his 8 year old son riding horse near Anthony 35 BC Obv: great style bust of Neptune him. In 101 BC Marius celebrated a triumph with Rev: naval trophy of armour, rudders, and prows 100% co-general Q. Lutatius Catulus Raw VF few faint defects.......................................................... $197. 55 BC silver denarius of Cassius Longinus Obv: set on anchor nice even Fine...................... $527. head of Genius Populi Romani or Bonus Eventus, scepter behind Rev:Eagle standing on thunderbolt, lituus left, jug right Raw EF+, slight deposits, rev edge test cut................................................ $347. 100%
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228-185 BC silver tetradrachm in fine style of the 81 BC anonymous issue attributed to Sulla while 42 BC silver denarius of Lepidus, as part of the Greek Bithynian king Prusias I. The defeated campaigning Obv: diademed bust of Venus Rev: Second Triumvarate with Octavian and Marc double cornucopiae tied with ribbons, Q beneath. Hannibal was given refuge at the court of Prusias Anthony. Lepidus was also consul with Julius Caesar Raw EF rare and attractive.......................... $1977. 100% from the pursuing Romans. His descendant in 46 BC Obv: bare headed bust of Lepidus Rev: Nikomedes 4th willed the kingdom to the Roman 48 BC Julius Caesar with his troops in Greece bare head of Octavian aka Augustus. Raw Fine, light Republic in 74 BC Obv: diademed bust of Prusias Obv: diademed, wreathed, and necklaced bust banker’s mark, light oxidation spots.............. $770. Rev: Zeus standing, holding scepter and crowning of Clementia Rev: trophy of Gaulish arms Ancient counterfeit, known as a fourees, heavy silver name of Prusias Raw Fine+++.................... $877. and armour Abt Unc, light banker’s marks in plate over copper core, of a Roman Republican obv field........................................................ $1177. denarius........................................................ $27. 100%
76 BC silver denarius of the moneyer L. Lucretius Trio Obv: laureate head of Neptune, trident behind Rev: Winged Genius (like Cupid) riding on dolphin Raw VF light granulation of planchet from 75% oxidation, tiny edge chip............................. $137. 100% 179-178 BC silver tetradrachm of Perseus of One of Trio’s ancestors commanded a fleet against 47-46 BC Julius Caesar with his troops in North Macedon. He was the last king of Macedon whose Perseus of Macedon. Africa Obv: diademed head of Venus, from whom lands were taken by the Romans after his defeat at the Julia clan claimed descent. Rev: Anchises Pydna. Obv: his bearded and diademed bust Rev: carrying his father and the Palladium out of the eagle on thunderbolt in wreath Raw EF+ some light burning city of Troy CAESAR VF................. $877. deposits........................................................ $1577. 100%
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171-170 BC silver drachm of Rhodian designs, to pay Rhodian mercenaries fighting in the north of Greece for the Macedonian king Perseus against the Romans. Obv: Helios facing Rev: rose in bloom Raw near mint................................... $677.
75 BC silver denarius of the moneyer C. Egnatius Maximus Obv: diademed and draped bust of the goddess Libertas, Liberty cap behind Rev: Roma standing with foot on wolf’s head, Venus with Cupid landing on her shoulder, rudder and prow on each side of pair. Raw EF some faint oxidation and light deposits......................................... $775.
Coins for sale in other Coin World ads every week and at www.jkerncoins.com Email copies of older ads easily available. Many items still in stock.
Many More Coins at www.jkerncoins.com MAIL ORDER POLICIES
1. All coins guaranteed as described ANA and common sense grading. Your satisfaction guaranteed! 2. Fourteen day return privilege except on bullion or approval service can be arranged with proper references. 3. Personal checks of unknown customers must clear. References may be required. VISA, MasterCard, Amer. Express and Wires accepted. Bullion items check or wire only. ® 4. Kentucky residents add 6% sales tax. 5. All coins sent insured or registered! Please add $5.00 for postage and handling. 6. Most coins are one-of-a-kind. Second choices appreciated. 7. Office walk-in sales by appointment only.
No Credit Cards on bullion or $5s, $10s, $20s. Satisfaction guaranteed, 14 day return privilege. Checks, wires, Visa, MC, AX 100%
100%
151 BC silver denarius of Publius Sulla Obv: helmeted head of goddess Roma, X behind indicates value of ten asses Rev: Victory driving chariot Raw VF............................................. $187.
72 BC serratus by Q Crepereius M f Rocus Obv: bust of Amphitrite viewed from behind, shoulders bare. She was a sea goddess and wife of Neptune. Rev: Neptune driving chariot pulled by hippocamps, brandishing trident. VF................................. $577.
JONATHAN K. KERN 441 S. Ashland Ave., Lexington, Kentucky 40502 To order, call 859-269-1614 between 9 AM & 5 Pm EST (Visits by appointment) Professional Numismatist • Bachelor of Arts in Numismatics
Life Member
24-hour FAX only: (859) 266-7900 Email: [email protected]
