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96 L. Scribonius Libo, 62 BC. Denarius, Rome. 3,86 g. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right // Puteal
Scribonianum (Scribonian wellhead), decorated with garland and two lyres; hammer at base. Crawford
416/1a; Sydenham 928. Almost Extremely fine with nice iridescent toning 100.-
Provenance: Auction Schweizerischer Bankverein 28, Zurich (Switzerland), 17 September 1991, lot n°344.
97 L. Cassius Longinus, 60 BC. Denarius, Rome. 3,99 g. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; S to left, calix
to right // Voter standing left, dropping tablet inscribed V (Uti rogas) into cista to left. Crawford 413/1;
Sydenham 935. Charming dark iridescent Patina. Extremely fine 350.-
98 M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, 58 BC. Denarius, Rome. 3,82 g. Nabatean king Aretas
kneeling to right, holding reins and olive branch before camel standing right // Jupiter, holding reins and
hurling thunderbolt, driving quadriga left; scorpion below horses. Crawford 422/1b; Sydenham 913.
Extremely fine with nice old cabinet tone 100.-
99 C. Memmius C.f., 56 BC. Denarius, Rome. 3,83 g. Wreathed head of Ceres right // Naked captive, his
hands tied behind, kneeling right at foot of trophy of arms with a Greek shield. Crawford 427/1;
Sydenham 920. Beautiful light iridescent tone and sharp details. Good extremely fine 300.-
100 Cn. Plancius, 55 BC. Denarius, Rome. 3,74 g. Female head (Diana Planciana or Macedonia?) right,
wearing causia // Cretan goat standing right; bow and quiver to left. Crawford 432/1; Sydenham 933.
Minor flan default. Extremely fine with nice iridescent toning and luster 100.-
Provenance: Auction Schweizerischer Bankverein 28, Zurich (Switzerland), 17 September 1991, lot n°351.
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