Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6
Date: 2025-01-22 16:00:00 (4 weeks from now)
Lots: 1402
Total starting: $ 322,887.00
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Auction Summary
La subasta "Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6" se llevará a cabo el 22 de enero de 2025, y contará con un total de 1402 lotes de monedas. Entre las piezas más destacadas se encuentran varias monedas de oro y plata que reflejan la rica historia numismática de diversas civilizaciones. Por ejemplo, el AV Aureus de Julio César, datado en el 46 a.C., es notable no solo por su antigüedad, sino también por su diseño que incluye emblemas del augurato y el pontificado, lo que lo convierte en un objeto de gran interés para los coleccionistas. Otro ejemplar destacado es el AV 5 Guineas de George II, que aunque presenta reparaciones, sigue siendo una pieza valiosa por su historia y rareza. Además, el AV Stater de Ptolemy I Soter, que es extremadamente raro, añade un atractivo especial a la subasta. Las monedas de la época de los Seleúcidas también son notables, con varias tetradracmas que muestran la influencia de Alejandro Magno. En general, esta subasta promete ser un evento emocionante para los entusiastas de la numismática, con una variedad de monedas que abarcan desde la antigüedad clásica hasta el periodo medieval.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5568
T. Didius. 113-112 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.88 g, 6h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; Roma monogram to left, mark of value below / Two gladiators fighting, each holding shield, one attacks with flail, the other with staff or sword. Crawford 294/1; Sydenham 550; Didia 2; RBW 1134. Attractive light iridescent tone, flan flaw and remnants of collector’s inventory number on the obverse. VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5569
Ti. Quinctius. 112-111 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.95 g, 9h). Rome mint. Laureate bust of Hercules left, seen from behind, wearing lion skin headdress, club over shoulder / Two horses galloping left, a desultor riding the nearest one; O• above; below, rat right; D • S • S on tablet in exergue. Crawford 297/1b; Sydenham 563; Quinctia 6; RBW –. Deep iridescent toning. VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5570
Lucius Caesius. 112-111 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.82 g, 5h). Rome mint. Youthful, draped bust of Vejovis left, seen from behind, hurling thunderbolt; monogram to right / Two Lares seated right on rock, each holding a staff; dog standing right between them, head of Vulcan and tongs above. Crawford 298/1; Sydenham 564; Caesia 1; RBW 1140. Golden cabinet toning with traces of find patina, deposits, some porosity on the reverse. VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5571
P. Laeca. 110-109 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.74 g, 3h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) below chin / Roman warrior standing left, placing his hand above the head of a citizen to left; to right, lictor standing left. Crawford 301/1; Sydenham 571; Porcia 4; RBW –. Old deep iridescent cabinet toning, collector’s inventory number 857 in red on the obverse, some scratches under tone. VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5572
M. Herennius. 108-107 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.83 g, 2h). Rome mint. Diademed head of Pietas right / Amphinomus running right, carrying his father on his shoulder; •H to right. Crawford 308/1b; Sydenham 567a; Herennia 1a; RBW 1149 var. (control letter). Attractive deep iridescent toning, some deposits, collector’s inventory number 524 in red on reverse, struck on a compact flan. Good VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5573
C. Sulpicius C.f. Galba. 106 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (18mm, 3.87 g, 2h). Rome mint. Jugate and laureate heads of Dei Penates left / Two male figures standing facing one another, each holding a spear and pointing at sow which lies between; N above. Crawford 312/1; Sydenham 572; Sulpicia 1; RBW 1155 var. (control letter). Colorful iridescent cabinet toning, underlying luster, some die rust on the obverse, collector’s inventory number 951 in the exergue on reverse. Good VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5574
Lucius Aurelius Cotta. 105 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (20.5mm, 3.65 g, 8h). Rome mint. Draped bust of Vulcan right, wearing laureate pileus; to left, mark of value above tongs; E to right below chin; all within wreath / Eagle standing right, head left, on thunderbolt; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 314/1b; Sydenham 577; Aurelia 21; RBW –. Deep old cabinet toning, collector’s inventory number on the obverse. VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5575
Lucius Appuleius Saturninus. 104 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.94 g, 3h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma left; E to right / Helmeted head of Roma left. Crawford 317/1; Sydenham 579; Appuleia 2; RBW 1169. Deep iridescent cabinet tone, areas of flat strike, scratch and a small scrape, edge mark. VF. Rare.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan. Ex Cahn 68 (26 November 1930), lot 44.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan. Ex Cahn 68 (26 November 1930), lot 44.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5576
C. Coelius Caldus. 104 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.94 g, 12h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma left / Victory, holding reins, driving galloping biga left; D• above. Crawford 318/1a; Sydenham 582; Coelia 2; RBW –. Iridescent cabinet toning, remnants of collector’s inventory number on the obverse. VF. A pretty coin in hand.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5577
L. Cassius Caecianus. 102 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.85 g, 10h). Rome mint. Wreathed bust of Ceres left, drapery around neck; control mark to upper right / Two yoked oxen pulling plow left; •X above. Crawford 321/1; Sydenham 594; Cassia 4; RBW –. Attractive iridescent cabinet toning, a couple of edge test cuts. Good VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5578
T. Cloelius. 98 BC. AR Quinarius (15mm, 1.90 g, 1h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Jupiter right; •/•/S to left / Victory standing right, crowning trophy; at base of trophy, bound captive seated left; carnyx to right, Q (mark of value) in exergue. Crawford 332/1a; Sydenham 586; King 33; Cloulia 2; RBW 1191 var. (control letter). Iridescent cabinet toning, collectors inventory number 396 in margin on reverse. Good VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5579
C. Malleolus, A. Albinus Sp.f., and L. Caecilius Metellus. 96 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.94 g, 10h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Mars right; malleolus above, mark of value below chin / Warrior standing left, holding spear, foot set on cuirass; trophy to left; to right, grasshopper above prow left. Crawford 335/3d; Sydenham 615a; Poblicia 6; RBW 1204. Deep old cabinet toning with faint iridescence, a little die rust and collector’s inventory number 830 in red on obverse. VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5580
Q. Titius. 90 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.91 g, 9h). Rome mint. Wreathed head of young Bacchus (or Liber) right / Pegasus springing right on tablet inscribed Q•TITI. Crawford 341/2; Sydenham 692; Titia 2; RBW 1275. Light cabinet toning with some iridescence, faint collector’s inventory number 970 on upper reverse. VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5581
L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus. 89 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.68 g, 11h). Rome mint. Bearded head right of the Sabine king, Tatius; palm frond below chin / Tarpeia facing, buried to her waist in shields, with raised hands she tries to thrust off two soldiers who are about to cast their shields at her; star in crescent above. Crawford 344/2b; Sydenham 699; Tituria 4; RBW 1301. Deep old iridescent cabinet toning, scratches on obverse. VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
As a subplot of the myth of the abduction of the Sabine women, Tarpeia was a Vestal Virgin who betrayed the city of Rome to the Sabines when they were attempting to rescue their wives and daughters. The price for her betrayal was what the Sabine soldiers wore on their left arms, meaning their gold bracelets. The Sabines were offended by Tarpeia's reprehensible greed and treason, and took her price literally. She met her death under the crushing weight of the soldiers’ shields.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
As a subplot of the myth of the abduction of the Sabine women, Tarpeia was a Vestal Virgin who betrayed the city of Rome to the Sabines when they were attempting to rescue their wives and daughters. The price for her betrayal was what the Sabine soldiers wore on their left arms, meaning their gold bracelets. The Sabines were offended by Tarpeia's reprehensible greed and treason, and took her price literally. She met her death under the crushing weight of the soldiers’ shields.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5582
L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus. 89 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.99 g, 6h). Rome mint. Bearded head right of the Sabine king, Tatius; palm frond below chin; A•PV downward to right / Tarpeia facing, buried to her waist in shields, with raised hands she tries to thrust off two soldiers who are about to cast their shields at her; star in crescent above. Crawford 344/2c; Sydenham 699a; Tituria 5; RBW 1302. Vibrant iridescent toning, reverse slightly off center, a couple minor metal flaws, faint hairlines. Good VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5583
L. Rubrius Dossenus. 87 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.40 g, 4h). Rome mint. Helmeted bust of Minerva right, wearing aegis / Triumphal quadriga right, side-panel decorated with eagle standing right on thunderbolt; above, Victory driving biga right. Crawford 348/3; Sydenham 707; Rubria 3; RBW 1324. Beautiful iridescent toning, a few minor marks. Good VF. One of the finest to come on the market in the last ten years!.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5584
L. Julius Bursio. 85 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.97 g, 6h). Rome mint. Laureate, winged, and draped bust of Apollo Vejovis right; serpent-entwined trident and trident to left / Victory, holding wreath and reins, driving galloping quadriga right; LXXXX above horses. Crawford 352/1c; De Ruyter dies 383/LXXXX; Sydenham 728a; Julia 5a; RBW –. Deep old cabinet toning with iridescence, collector’s inventory number 541a in red in margin on the reverse. VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5585
L. Sulla. 84-83 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.94 g, 12h). Military mint moving with Sulla. Diademed head of Venus right; to right, Cupid standing left, holding palm frond / Capis and lituus between two trophies. Crawford 359/2; Sydenham 761a; Cornelia 30; RBW 1364. Deep iridescent cabinet tone, traces of deposits, struck off center. VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5586
C. Norbanus. 83 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.91 g, 12h). Rome mint. Diademed head of Venus right; XVIII to left / Prow stem, fasces with axe, caduceus, and grain ear. Crawford 357/1a; Sydenham 740; Norbana 1; RBW 1362 var. (control number). Attractive light toning, deposits on reverse. Good VF. Scarcer variety with prow stem.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5587
C. Mamilius Limetanus. 82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (20mm, 4.14 g, 9h). Rome mint. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; to left, E above caduceus / Ulysses walking right, holding staff and extending hand toward his dog, Argus. Crawford 362/1; Sydenham 741; Mamilia 6; RBW 1370 var. (control letter). Deep old cabinet toning with iridescence, banker’s mark, two scratches, and traces of die rust on obverse, collector’s inventory number 699 in the margin on reverse. VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Dog lovers the world over have always been touched by the scene on the reverse of this denarius: Ulysses returns to his home on the island of Ithaca, in the disguise of a beggar. No one recognizes him but his aged dog Argus, who rushes up to his master, overjoyed at the sight of his master after 20 years, and falls dead at his feet.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Dog lovers the world over have always been touched by the scene on the reverse of this denarius: Ulysses returns to his home on the island of Ithaca, in the disguise of a beggar. No one recognizes him but his aged dog Argus, who rushes up to his master, overjoyed at the sight of his master after 20 years, and falls dead at his feet.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5588
C. Valerius Flaccus. 82 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.84 g, 5h). Massalia mint. Winged and draped bust of Victory right; N to left / Aquila between two signa inscribed H (hastati) and P (principes), respectively. Crawford 365/1b; Sydenham 747b; Valeria 12b; RBW –. Attractive old cabinet toning with traces of iridescence, scratch under tone and remnants of collector’s inventory number on obverse. Near EF. A very pretty coin in hand.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.