PART TWO
A Note About the Values
The value ranges provided in the catalog are estimates for conservatively graded, essentially problem-free coins. Noteworthy defects will decrease the value of a coin (sometimes significantly), whereas merits will have the opposite effect. A dash (ó) indicates a value which is especially difficult to determine, not necessarily one which is high. It should not be assumed that coins with the same value range are equal in value, for they may represent different ends of the spectrum.
When possible, values are given in three states of preservation. These valuations through the later 3rd Century a.d. are given in Fine (F), Very Fine (VF) and Extremely Fine (EF) or Choice Very Fine (chVF), depending on whether the coin is of precious metal (EF) or is copper-based (chVF).
This distinction has been made because bronzes of that era are rarely encountered in a state of preservation that strictly and accurately measures up to EF in the same way that grade applies to a precious metal coin. A coin qualifying as chVF might be valued at $1,500ñ$2,000, whereas the same coin in true EF would be valued at $7,000ñ$10,000. Such value spreads are not universal; sometimes they are smaller, other times larger.
The reader must also bear in mind that EF does not mean Nearly Mint State or Mint State. Sometimes ancient coins survive in pristine condition, and such coins will command a premium. Later in the Empire, most of the valuations are given in Very Fine (VF), Extremely Fine (EF) and Nearly Mint State (nMS) because gold coins of this era often survive in superb condition.
To make proper use of the valuations in this book, read the section on determining value carefully and thoroughly. Without a full command of that information, the pricing in this guide will be of little practical value. It must always be borne in mind that technical grade is only one of many factors by which the true market value of an ancient coin is determined.
General Note for the Coin Entries
1.Denominations are given in bold at the beginning of the entry.
2.When dashes occur, that means all information of the previous coin which is given in the area covered by the dashes applies to the present coin.
3.Æ22, for example, means a copper-base coin with a diameter of 22 millimeters.
CHAPTER ONE
Sulla
Dictator, 82ñ79 B.C.
|
Sulla (Lifetime Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
1 |
AR ëNew Styleí Tetradrachm of Athens, under Sulla, c. 86ñ84 B.C. obv Helm. hd. r. of Athena rev Owl, betw. monograms, stg. facing on amphora, all in wreath. Thompson 1273ñ1340. |
400ñ600 |
700ñ1000 |
1500ñ2000 |
|
2 |
ó. As prev., but trophies in place of monograms. Thompson 1341ñ5. Note: These issues were struck during his campaign against Mithradates VI. |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
1750ñ2250 |
|
3 |
AR Denarius, issued by Sulla, 84ñ83 B.C. obv L Svlla, bust r. of Venus, Cupid with branch before rev Imper Iterv(M), jug and lituus betw. two trophies. Cr. 359/2. Note: This issue probably celebrates Sullaís victory over the Samnites; it indicates he had been hailed Imperator for a second time (Itervm). Aurei of this type are known. |
100ñ150 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
4 |
AV Aureus, mon. L. Manlius Torquatus, 82 B.C. obv L Manli Proq, hd. r. of Roma rev L Svlla Impe, Sulla r. in quadriga, crowned by Victory. Cr. 367/2,4. |
3000ñ5000 |
5000ñ8000 |
10,000ñ15,000 |
|
5 |
AR Denarius, ó. As prev. Cr. 367/1,3,5. Note: These seem to celebrate Sullaís victories in Greece. |
50ñ75 |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
|
6 |
ó, issued by Sulla, c. 81 B.C. obv Hd. r. of Venus rev Double cornucopia, Q below. Cr. 375/2. Note: Aurei of this type are known. |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
300ñ400 |
|
7 |
ó. obv Hd. r. of Venus, letter behind rev Doublecornucopia, EX SC at sides, all in wreath. Cr. 376/1. |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
ó |
|
8 |
AV Aureus, mon. A. Manlius, 80 B.C. obv A Manli A F Q, bust r. of Roma rev L Svll(A) Feli(X) DIC, equestrian statue of Sulla 1. Cr. 381/ la,b. |
7000ñ10,000 |
20,000ñ30,000 |
ó |
|
Sulla (Posthumous Commemoratives) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
9 |
AR Denarius, mon. Faustus Cornelius Sulla, 56 B.C. obv Favstvs, diad., dr. bust r. of Diana, crescent above, lituus before rev Felix, Sulla std. 1. on platform, Bocchus kneeling before, offering branch, Jugurtha kneeling behind, hands bound. Cr. 426/1. Note: The moneyer was Sullaís son, who struck this denarius to honor the 50th anniversary of Jugurthaís capture. This scene was engraved on Sullaís signet ring. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
|
10 |
ó, mon. Q. Pompeius Rufus, c. 54 B.C. obv Svlla COS, bare hd. r. of Sulla rev Rvfvs COS Q POM Rvfi, bare hd. r. of Q. Pompeius Rufus. Cr. 434/1. Note: The Pompeius Rufus depicted was Sullaís coconsul in 88 B.C.; the moneyer was a grandson of both men. Illustrated p. 185. |
300ñ400 |
900ñ1200 |
1750ñ2250 |
|
11 |
ó. obv Q Pompei Q F Rvfvs, curule chair, arrow at L, branch at r., tablet below inscr. COS rev Svlla COS, curule chair, lituus on 1., wreath on r., tablet below inscr. Q Pompei RVF. Cr. 434/2. |
50ñ75 |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
|
12 |
ó, mon. L. Aemilius Buca, early 44 B.C. obv L Bvca, diad. hd. r. of Venus rev ìSullaís Dreamî: Sulla reel, r., Luna at r., Victory behind. Cr. 480/1. Note: Struck at the same time as Julius Caesarís first portrait issue. |
500ñ800 |
1500ñ2000 |
3000ñ5000 |
Flaccus
Imperator, 83ñ82 B.C.
|
Flaccus (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
13 |
AR Denarius, issued by Flaccus, 82 B.C. obv Winged, dr. bust r. of Victory, control mark in field rev C VAL FLA Imperat EX SC, legionary eagle betw. two standards. Cr. 365/1a-c. Note: This issue was ërestoredí by the emperor Trajan. Illustrated above. |
50ñ75 |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
The values are estimates for conservatively graded, essentially problem-free coins. Defects or merits will alter prices, often significantly. Dashes (ó) indicate values which cannot be accurately determined (at the high end) or which are negligible (at the low end). Coins with the same value range are not always equally valuable, for they may represent different ends of the same spectrum.
Metellus Pius
Imperator, 81 B.C.
ADOPTIVE FATHER OF METELLUS PIUS SCIPIO
|
Metellus Pius (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
14 |
AR Denarius, issued by Metellus Pius, 81 B.C. obv Diad. hd. r. of Pietas, stork before rev Elephant adv. 1., Q C M P I in ex. Cr. 374/1. Note: This issue was ërestoredí by the emperor Trajan. Illustrated above. |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
|
15 |
ó. obv As prev. rev Jug and lituus, Imper below, all in wreath. Cr. 374/2. |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
500ñ800 |
Crassus
Member of the First Triumvirate, 60ñ53 B.C.
|
Crassus (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
16 |
AR Tetradrachm of Antioch in Syria, 54/3 B.C. obv Diad. hd. r. of the deceased Seleucid king Philip Philadelphia rev Zeus std. 1., hldg. Nike and scepter, monogram of Crassus (KPA) before, Greek inscr. at sides, KAΓ in ex. RPC 4125. Illustrated above. |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
ó |
|
17 |
Æ20ñ23 of Antioch, 55/4 B.C. obv Laur. hd. r. of Zeus rev Zeus std. 1., Greek inscr. at sides, date IB (year 12) in ex. BMC-. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
ó |
|
18 |
óSim. to prev., but of 54/3 B.C.; date IΓ (year 13) in ex. BMC-. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
ó |
Pompey the Great
Member of the First Triumvirate, 60ñ53 B.C.
FATHER OF POMPEY JUNIOR AND SEXTUS POMPEY
HUSBAND OF JULIA (d. OF JULIUS CAESAR)
SON-IN-LAW OF METELLUS PIUS SCIPIO AND JULIUS CAESAR
|
Pompey the Great (Lifetime Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
19 |
AV Aureus, 71 B.C. obv Magnvs, hd. r. of Africa, wearing elephantís scalp, jug behind, lituus or jug handle before, all in wreath rev PRO COS below Pompey in triumphal quadriga r., above which Victory flies. Cr. 402/1añb. |
15,000ñ20,000 |
30,000ñ50,000 |
ó |
|
20 |
AR Denarius, 49 B.C. obv CN Piso PRO Q, hd. r. of Numa Pompilius, wearing diad. inscr. Numa rev Magn PRO COS, prow r. Cr. 446/1. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
|
21 |
ó. obv Varro PRO Q, diad. terminal bust r. of Jupiter rev Magn PRO COS below vertical seep-ter betw. dolphin and eagle. Cr. 447/1a. Illustrated above. |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
Pompey the Great (Posthumous Commemoratives) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
22 |
Æ25 of Pompeiopolis in Cilicia, under Domitian, A.D. 83ñ4. obv No inscr., bare hd. r. of Pompey the Great, star before rev ΠOMΠHIOΠOΛEITωNΘMP (yr.149), Athena stg. 1., ΠAΛK Mhnema in field. BMC 50. Note: This coin is dated to the reign of Domitian, though the type was also struck during the reigns of other emperors, including Tiberius. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
Note: Many other coins were struck for Pompey after his death, including aurei, denarii and æs bearing his portrait. These are described in the listings of his two sons, Pompey Junior and Sextus Pompey.
Pompey Junior
SON OF POMPEY THE GREAT AND MUCIA BROTHER OF SEXTUS POMPEY
|
Pompey Junior (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
23 |
AR Denarius, 46ñ45 B.C. M Poblici LEG PRO PR, helm. hd. r. of Roma rev CN Magnvs IMP, female fig. (Hispania?), stg. r., bearing shield and hldg. two spears, offering palm branch to soldier, stg. 1., foot on prow. Cr. 469/1añe. Illustrated above. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
700ñ1000 |
|
Pompey Junior (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
24 |
ó. obv CN Magn(VS) IMP (or IMP F or IMP B), bare hd. r. of Pompey the Great rev M Minat Sabin PR Q, stg. fig. of Corduba, at 1., hldg. spear, greeting soldier, at r., disembarking from stern of ship. Cr. 470/1a. |
1000ñ1500 |
4000ñ6000 |
ó |
|
25 |
ó. Sim. to prev., but rev Soldier looks back toward goddess at 1., and another goddess kneels at his r. (in place of stern) Cr. 470/1b. |
1000ñ1500 |
4000ñ6000 |
ó |
|
26 |
ó. Sim. to 24, but rev Soldier is also crowned by a city goddess who stands behind him on r. (in place of stern) Cr. 470/1cñd. Note: Sabin is sometimes shortened to Sabi. |
1000ñ1500 |
4000ñ6000 |
ó |
|
Pompey Junior (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
27 |
Æ As, ó. obv Laur., bearded janiform hd. of Janus, value mark I above rev IMP CN MAG, prow r., value mark I above. Cr. 471/1, RPC 486. |
70ñ100 |
250ñ350 |
ó |
Note: All of Pompey Juniorís coins were struck in Spain (seemingly at Corduba) just prior to the Battle of Munda, which occured on March 17, 45 B.C. The portrait of Pompey Junior appears only on an aureus and a denarius, both of which were struck posthumously by his younger brother, Sextus Pompey.
Sextus Pompey
35
SON OF POMPEY THE GREAT AND MUCIA BROTHER OF POMPEY JUNIOR
|
Sextus Pompey (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
28 |
AV Aureus, 42 B.C. obv MAG Pivs IMP Iter, bare hd. r. of Sextus Pompey rev PRÆ Clas ET ORÆ Marit EX SC, confr. hds. of Pompey the Great, at 1. with lituus behind, and Pompey Jr., at r. with tripod behind. Cr. 511/1. Note: Struck in Sicily. Illustrated above. |
7000ñ10,000 |
20,000ñ30,000 |
50,000ñ75,000 |
|
29 |
AR Denarius, 45ñ44 B.C. obv SEX Magn Pivs IMP SAL, bare hd. r. of Pompey the Great rev Pietas, Pietas stg. 1., hldg. palm branch and scepter. Cr. 477/1,3. Note: This and the following were struck in Spain. Inscription variants are recorded. |
700ñ1000 |
1750ñ2250 |
4000ñ6000 |
|
30 |
ó. obv SEX Magnvs SAL IMP, bare hd. 1. of Pompey Jr. rev As prev. Cr. 477/2. Note: The only portrait of Pompey Junior in silver. |
1000ñ1500 |
4000ñ6000 |
ó |
|
Sextus Pompey (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
31 |
ó, 44ñ43 B.C. obv Neptvni, bare hd. 1. of Pompey the Great, trident before, dolphin below rev Q Nasidivs, sea battle involving four galleys. Cr. 483/1. Note: Neptvni (ìNeptuneís ownî) may refer to Pompey the Great as a protégé of Neptune rather than to Sextus Pompey as the ìson of Neptune.î |
1500ñ2000 |
5000ñ8000 |
15,000ñ20,000 |
|
32 |
ó. obv As prev., but hd. r. rev Q Nasidiv(S), galley r., star above. Cr. 483/2. Note: This and the previous coin were perhaps struck at Massalia. |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
33 |
ó, 42 B.C. obv MAG Pivs IMP Iter, diad. hd. r. of Neptune, trident behind rev PRÆF Clas ET ORÆ Marit EX SC, ornate naval trophy. Cr. 511/2añc. |
300ñ400 |
700ñ1000 |
1750ñ2250 |
|
34 |
ó, 42ñ39 B.C. Inscrs. as prev., obv Bare hd. r. of Pompey the Great, lituus before, jug behind rev Neptune stg. 1., foot on prow, betw. the Catanaean brothers, each with a parent on their shoulders. Cr. 511/3añc. Note: This issue was ërestoredí by the emperor Trajan. |
400ñ600 |
700ñ1000 |
1500ñ2000 |
|
35 |
ó. Inscrs. as prev., obv The Pharos of Messana, ornamented galley before rev The monster Scylla brandishing rudder. Cr. 511/4añd. |
200ñ300 |
700ñ1000 |
1500ñ2000 |
35
|
Sextus Pompey (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
36 |
Æ As, 45ñ44 B.C. obv Magn(V or VS) Pivs IMP F, laur., bearded janiform hd. of Janus, altar in center rev Eppivs LEG, prow r. Cr. 478/1añb, RPC 487. Note: Struck in Spain or Sicily. Sometimes there is no obverse inscription, and the value mark I replaces the altar. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
ó |
|
37 |
ó, 43ñ36 B.C. obv Magnvs (or abbreviation), laur. janiform hd. of Pompey the Great as Janus rev Pivs IMP, prow r. Cr. 479/1, RPC 671. Note: Struck in Sicily. The quality of the artistry varies. |
70ñ100 |
150ñ200 |
300ñ400 |
Julius Caesar
Member of the First Triumvirate, 60ñ53 B.C.
Dictator For Life, 44 B.C.
ADOPTIVE FATHER AND GRANDUNCLE OF AUGUSTUS (OCTAVIAN)
COMPANION OF SERVILIA (m. OF BRUTUS) AND QUEEN CLEOPATRA VII
FATHER OF PTOLEMY XV (CALLED ëCAESARIONí)
|
Julius Caesar (Non-Portrait Coinage) (Lifetime Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
38 |
AV Aureus, early 46 B.C. obv C Caesar COS TER, veiled female hd. (Vesta?) r. rev A Hirtivs PR, lituus, jug and axe. Cr. 466/1. |
1000ñ1500 |
1500ñ2000 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
39 |
ó As prev., but of fine style. |
1000ñ1500 |
1500ñ2000 |
3000ñ5000 |
|
40 |
ó, Jan., 44 B.C. obv Caes DIC Qvar, diad. bust r. of Venus ret; COS QVINC in wreath. Cr. 481/1. |
1500ñ2000 |
4000ñ6000 |
ó |
|
Note: See the listings of Plancus (nos. 120ñ1) for aurei and quinarii struck for Caesar in 45 B.C. |
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|
41 |
AR Denarius, 49ñ48 B.C. obv Caesar below elephant adv. r. trampling serpent rev Simpulum aspergillum axe and apex. Cr. 443/1. Note: This issue was ërestoredí by the emperor Trajan. |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
400ñ600 |
|
42 |
ó, 48ñ47 B.C. obv Diad. female hd. r., LII behind rev Caesar at base of trophy of Gallic arms, axe surmounted by animal hd. at r. Cr. 452/2. Note: The LII = 52, Caesarís age at the time of issue, thus placing it immediately after the Battle of Pharsalus. |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
400ñ600 |
|
43 |
ó, late 47 B.C. obv C Caesar IMP COS Iter, diad., dr. bust r. of Venus rev A Allien VS PRO COS, Trinacrus stg. 1., r. foot on prow, hldg. triske-les. Cr. 457/1. |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
44 |
ó, 47ñ46 B.C. obv Diad. hd. r. of Venus rev Caesar, Aeneas adv. r., hldg. Palladium and his father Anchises. Cr. 458/1. Note: This issue was ërestoredí by the emperor Trajan. |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
400ñ600 |
|
45 |
ó, early 46 B.C. obv DIC Iter COS Tert, wreathed hd. r. of Ceres rev Avgvr Pont MAX, simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus, D or M in r. field. Cr. 467/1añb. Note: The D indicates donativum (largess), the M indicates munus (gift), assuring this issue was struck for his veterans. |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
400ñ600 |
|
Julius Caesar (Non-Portrait Coinage) (Lifetime Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
46 |
ó, late 46-early 45 B.C. obv Diad. bust r. of Venus, cupid at shoulder rev Caesar below trophy of Gallic arms, two captives std. at its base. Cr. 468/1. Note: Struck in Spain for veterans of Munda. |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
400ñ600 |
|
47 |
ó. Sim. to prev., but obv bust 1., also with si. drapery, scepter and lituus at shoulder rev captive at 1. kneeling. Cr. 468/2. |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
38
41
44
56
48
|
Julius Caesar (Non-Portrait Coinage) (Lifetime Coinage) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
48 |
Æ Dupondius(?), late 45 B.C. obv Caesar DIC TER, dr. and winged bust r. of Victory, sometimes with star behind rev C Clovi Praef, Minerva adv 1., hldg. trophy, gorgon-shield and spears; serpent before. Cr. 476/1añb, RPC 601. Note: The fiist Roman orichalcum (brass) coin. |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
700ñ1000 |
Except where noted, the obverse head is that of Julius Caesar.
|
Julius Caesar (Portrait Coinage) (Lifetime Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
49 |
AR Denarius, Jan., 44 B.C. obv Caesar Dict Qvart, laur. hd. r., lituus behind rev M Mettivs below biga driven r. by Juno Sospita, raising gallic shield and spear. Cr. 480/2añc. Note: The first portrait coin of a living person struck in Rome. |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
50 |
ó, Jan.-Feb., 44 B.C. obv Caesar IMP, laur. hd. r., lituus and simpulum behind rev M Mettivs, Venus stg. 1., hldg. Victory and scepter, resting against shield set on globe, control letter in 1. field. Cr. 480/3. |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
51 |
ó. obv Caesar IMP, laur. hd. r., star behind rev P Sepvllivs Macer, Venus stg. 1., hldg. Victory and scepter, often with star at base. Cr. 480/5añb. Illustrated p. 191. |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
52 |
ó, Feb.ñMar., 44 B.C. obv Caesar Dict Perpetvo, laur. hd. r. rev L Bvca, caduceus and fasces crossed; in angles, globe, axe and clasped hands. Cr. 480/6. |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
53 |
ó. obv Caesar IM P M, laur. hd. r., crescent behind rev L Aemilivs Bvca, Venus stg. 1., hldg. Victory and scepter. Cr. 480/4. |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
54 |
ó. As prev., but inscr. abbreviated, no crescent; struck later. Cr. 480/8. |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
55 |
ó. obv Caesar Dict Perpetvo, laur. hd. r. rev As 51, but sometimes also with shield at base of scepter. Cr. 480/9ñ11. |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
56 |
ó. As prev., but hd. also veiled. Cr. 480/12ñ14. |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
57 |
ó. obv Caesar Dict (IN) Perpetvo, veiled, laur. hd. r. rev C Maridianvs, Venus stg. 1., hldg. Victory, resting against shield set on globe. Cr. 480/15ñ16. |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
The values are estimates for conservatively graded, essentially problem-free coins. Defects or merits will alter prices, often significantly. Dashes (ó) indicate values which cannot be accurately determined (at the high end) or which are negligible (at the low end). Coins with the same value range are not always equally valuable, for they may represent different ends of the same spectrum.
Except where noted, the obverse head is that of Julius Caesar.
|
Julius Caesar (Portrait Coinage) (Posthumous Commemoratives) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
58 |
AV Aureus, issued by Octavian, 43 B.C. obv C Caesar COS Pont AVG, bare hd. r. of Octavian rev C Caesar Dict Perp Pont MAX, laur. hd. r. of J. Caesar. Cr. 490/2. Note: Struck to pay soldiers who supported Octavianís march on Rome in May, 43 B.C., from which he extorted the consulship and the right to wage war on Antony and Lepidus in Gaul. |
5000ñ8000 |
10,000ñ15,000 |
20,000ñ30,000 |
|
Note: For other aurei depicting Julius Caesar, see the the ërestoredí coins of Trajan, nos. 1276ñ8. |
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|
59 |
AR Denarius, Apr., 44 B.C. obv Caesar Parens Patriae, veiled, laur. hd. r., lituus before, apex behind rev C Cossvtivs Maridi-Anvs rendered in cruciform, the letters A A A F F in angles. Cr. 480/19. |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
60 |
ó, Apr.ñMay, 44 B.C. obv As prev. rev P Sepv-Llivs Macer, desultor (horseman) riding r., hldg. whip, another horse at his side; wreath and palm branch behind. Cr. 480/20. Note: Both these types were used by Marc Antony for his first portrait issue. |
500ñ800 |
1250ñ1750 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
61 |
ó, Aug., 43 B.C. obv No inscr., laur. hd. r. rev L Flaminivs IIII VIR, Venus (or Pax) stg. 1., hldg. scepter and caduceus. Cr. 485/1. |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
62 |
ó, issued by Marc Antony, Apr., 43 B.C. obv M Anto(N) IMP, bare hd. r. of M. Antony, lightly bearded, lituus behind rev Caesar DIC, laur. hd. r. of J. Caesar, jug behind. Cr. 488/1. Note: Struck in Gaul, this issue is associated with Antonyís siege of Decimus Brutus in Mutina. |
400ñ600 |
700ñ1000 |
1500ñ2000 |
|
63 |
ó, Nov., 43 B.C. As prev., but R P C added to Antonyís inscr. Cr. 488/2. Note: This Gallic issue celebrates Antonyís formation of a Triumvirate with Lepidus and Octavian at their meeting at Bononia in early November, 43 B.C. |
400ñ600 |
700ñ1000 |
1500ñ2000 |
|
64 |
ó, 42 B.C. obv No inscr., laur. hd. r., laurel branch behind, caduceus before rev L Livineivs Regv-LVS, bull charging r. Cr. 494/24. |
500ñ800 |
1250ñ1750 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
65 |
ó, 42 B.C. obv No inscr., laur. hd. r. rev L MVS-Sidivs Long VS, cornucopia on globe, rudder at 1., caduceus and apex at r. Cr. 494/39. |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
Julius Caesar (Portrait Coinage) (Posthumous Commemorati ves) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
66 |
ó, mon. C. Numonius Vaala, 41 B.C. obv C Nvmonivs Vaala, bare hd. r. of J. Caesar(?) rev Soldier armed with shield and spear adv. 1. into palisade protecting two armed soldiers, Vaala in ex. Cr. 514/2. Note: This issue is closely tied to two others of 41 B.C. possibly portraying Brutus (no. 96) and Octavian (no. 233). |
400ñ600 |
700ñ1000 |
1500ñ2000 |
|
67 |
ó, 40 B.C. obv No inscr., laur. hd. r. rev TI SEM-Pronivs Graccvs Q DES(IG), legionary eagle flanked by standard, plough and decempeda (measuring rod). Cr. 525/3ñ4. Note: This issue was struck to finance Octavianís unenviable task of settling veterans, most of whom had first served under Julius Caesar. The letters SC (ëby decree of the senateí) occur either on the obverse or the reverse, indicating extra money was given by the senate so Octavian could complete his task. |
500ñ800 |
1250ñ1750 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
68 |
ó. obv Divi Ivli, laur. hd. r., lituus behind rev Q Voconivs Vitvlvs, bull-calf stg. 1. Cr. 526/2. |
500ñ800 |
1250ñ1750 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
69 |
ó. As prev., but obv without inscr. or lituus, rev with Desig(N) in ex. Cr. 526/4. |
500ñ800 |
1250ñ1750 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
70 |
ó, issued by Agrippa for Octavian, 38 B.C. obv Divo Ivlivs Divi F, confr. hds. of J. Caesar, laur. at 1., and Octavian, bare-headed at r. rev M Agrippa COS Desig in two lines. Cr. 534/2. Note: The first coinage to bear the name of Agrippa. |
900ñ1200 |
3000ñ5000 |
ó |
Note: For other possible portraits of Divus Julius Caesar on denarii, see nos. 284ñ5.
|
Julius Caesar (Portrait Coinage) (Posthumous Commemoratives) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
71 |
Æ ìSestertius,î issued by Octavian, 38 B.C. obv Caesar Divi F, bare hd. r. of Octavian, lightly bearded rev Divos Ivlivs, laur. hd. r. of J. Caesar. Cr. 535/1, RPC 620. Note: Struck at an Italian mint, this may have been a dupondius. A companion issue is listed under Octavian (no. 249). |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
1750ñ2250 |
|
Julius Caesar (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
72 |
AR Tetradrachm of Antioch in Syria, 47/6 B.C. obv Diad. hd. r. of the deceased Seleucid king Philip Philadelphus rev Zeus std. 1., hldg. Nike and scepter, Greek inscr. at sides, date Γ (Caesarian year 3) in ex. RPC 4127. Note: Struck while Caesarís relative Sextus Julius Caesar administered Syria for him. |
150ñ200 |
500ñ800 |
1250ñ1750 |
|
Julius Caesar (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
73 |
Æ34 (Dupondius?) of Lugdunum in Gaul, c. 38ñ36 B.C. obv IMP Caesar Divi F Diviivli, laur. hd. 1. of J. Caesar, back-to-back with bare hd. r. of Octavian rev Copia below decorated prow r., meta and globe above. RPC 517 and S-517A (a variant). Note: Sometimes a palm branch is placed between the two busts. |
150ñ200 |
500ñ800 |
ó |
|
74 |
Æ34 (Dupondius?) of Vienne, ó. obv As prev., but hd. of J. Caesar bare rev Sim. to prev, but CIV above. RPC 517. |
150ñ200 |
500ñ800 |
ó |
|
75 |
Æ23 of Thessalonica in Macedon obv Laur. hd. r. of J. Caesar rev Bare hd. r. of Octavian. RPC 1554. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
Ptolemy XV (called ëCaesarioní)
SON OF JULIUS CAESAR AND QUEEN CLEOPATRA VII
|
Ptolemy XV (ëCaesarumí) (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
76 |
Æ27ñ30 of Paphos(?) on Cyprus obv Dr., diad. bust r. of Cleopatra VII (as Aphrodite), scepter over shoulder, cradling the infant Caesarion (as Eros) rev KΛEOΠATPAΣ BAΣIΛIΣΣHΣ, two cornucopias bound by fillet. RPC 3901. Illustrated above. |
700ñ1000 |
1500ñ2000 |
ó |
Metellus Pius Scipio
Imperator, 49(?) B.C.
ADOPTIVE SON OF METELLUS PIUS
FATHER-IN-LAW OF POMPEY THE GREAT
|
Metellus Pius Scipio (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
77 |
AR Denarius, issued by Met. Pius Scipio, 47ñ46 B.C. obv Q Metel Pivs, laur hd. r. of Jupiter rev Scipio IMP, elephant adv. r. Cr. 459/1. |
100ñ150 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
Metellus Pius Scipio (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
78 |
ó. obv Metel PI VS Scip IMP, bare hd. r. of Jupiter, eagle and scepter below rev Crass IVN LEG PRO PR, curule chair betw. grain ear and hd. of Carnyx; above, cornucopia supporting scales. Cr. 460/2. Note: Aurei of this type are known. |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
|
79 |
ó. obv Crass IVN LEG PRO PR, turreted female hd. (Utica) r. betw. grain ear and caduceus, rostrum below rev Metel Pivs Scip IMP, trophy betw. lit-uus and jug. Cr. 460/3. |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
3000ñ5000 |
|
80 |
ó. obv Q Metel Pivs Scipio IMP G T A, genius of Africa stg. facing, hldg. ankh rev P Crassvs IVN LEG PRO PR, Victory stg. 1., hldg. caduceus and circular shield. Cr. 460/4. Note: The abbreviation G T A likely means ëgenius terrae Ajricaeí. |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
81 |
ó. obv Q Metell Scipio IMP, hd. r. of Africa, wearing elephantís scalp, grain stalk before rev Eppivs LEG F C, Hercules stg., leaning on club with lionís skin. Cr. 461/1. Note: This issue was ërestoredí by the emperor Trajan. Illustrated p. 196. |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
Brutus
Imperator, 43ñ42 B.C.
CO-CONSPIRATOR OF CASSIUS
BROTHER-IN-LAW OF LEPIDUS AND CASSIUS
|
Brutus (as Moneyer) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
82 |
AR Denarius, 54 B.C. obv Brvtvs, bare hd. r. of L. Junius Brutus rev AH ALA, bare hd. r. of C. Servi-lius Ahala. Cr. 433/2. |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
|
83 |
ó. obv Libertas, hd. r. of Libertas rev Procession 1. of four togate Romans; L. Junius Brutus preceeded by accensus and flanked by lictors, Brvtvs in ex. Cr. 433/1. Note: This issue was ërestoredí by the emperor Trajan. |
100ñ150 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
82
95
|
Brutus (Non-Portrait Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
84 |
AV Aureus, 42 B.C. obv M Servilivs LEG, laur. hd. r. of Libertas rev Q Caepio Brvtvs IMP, trophy of arms. Cr. 505/4. |
5000ñ8000 |
10,000ñ15,000 |
20,000ñ30,000 |
|
85 |
AR Denarius, ó. obv Brvtvs, simpulum betw. axe and knife rev Lentvlvs Spint, jug and lit-uus. Cr. 500/7. Note: This type also exists as an aureus. |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
|
86 |
ó. obv Leibertas, bare hd. r. of Libertas rev Caepio Brvtvs PRO COS, lyre betw. quiver and branch. Cr. 501/1. Note: Most likely struck while Brutus was campaigning in Lycia. |
400ñ600 |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
|
87 |
ó. obv L Sesti PRO Q, dr., veiled bust r. of Libertas rev Q Caepio Brvtvs PRO COS, tripod betw. axe and simpulum. Cr. 502/2. |
400ñ600 |
500ñ800 |
1500ñ2000 |
|
88 |
ó. obv Costa LEG, laur. hd. r. of Apollo rev Brvtvs IMP, trophy of arms. Cr. 506/2. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
|
89 |
ó. obv Casca Longvs, laur. hd. r. of Neptune, trident below rev Brvtvs IMP, Victory adv. r., hldg. wreath and palm branch. Cr. 507/2. Illustrated p. 197. |
300ñ400 |
900ñ1200 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
90 |
ó. obv L Plaet Cest, laur., dr. bust r. of Ceres wearing veil and modius rev Brvt IMP below axe and simpulum. Cr. 508/2. |
700ñ1000 |
1500ñ2000 |
4000ñ6000 |
|
91 |
AR Quinarius, ó. obv L Sesti, chair and scepter, modius below rev Q Caepio Brvtvs PRO COS, tripod betw. simpulum and apex. Cr. 502/4. |
100ñ150 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
92 |
ó. obv Leibertas, laur. hd. r. of Libertas rev Anchor and stem of prow. Cr. 506/3. |
100ñ150 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
Brutus (Portrait Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
93 |
AV Aureus, 42 B.C. obv L Brvtvs Prim COS, bare hd. r. of L. Junius Brutus, bearded, all in oak wreath rev M Brvtvs IMP, bare hd. r. of Brutus, lightly bearded, all in oak wreath. Cr. 506/1. |
20,000ñ30,000 |
75,000+ |
ó |
|
Brutus (Portrait Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
94 |
ó. obv Brvtvs IMP, bare hd. r. of Brutus, lightly bearded, all in wreath rev (L) Casca Longvs, trophy of arms, prows; sword at base. Cr. 507/1añb. |
15,000ñ20,000 |
30,000ñ40,000 |
65,000+ |
|
95 |
AR Denarius, ó. obv Brvt IMP L Plaet Cest, bare hd. r. of Brutus rev EID MAR below pileus (liberty cap) betw. two daggers. Cr. 508/3. Note: This famous type was struck shortly before Brutusí death at Philippi, and is mentioned in ancient literature. |
15,000ñ20,000 |
40,000ñ60,000 |
100,000+ |
96
|
Brutus (Posthumous Commemorative[?]) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
96 |
AR Denarius, mon. L. Servius Rufus, 41 B.C. obv L Servivs Rvfvs, bare hd. r. of Brutus(?), lightly bearded rev The Dioscuri stg. facing, hldg. spears. Cr. 515/2. Note: This issue is closely tied to two others of 41 B.C. possibly portraying Julius Caesar (no. 66) and Octavian (no. 233). This issue was ërestoredí by the emperor Trajan. |
900ñ1200 |
1500ñ2000 |
4000ñ6000 |
|
Brutus (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
97 |
AV Stater of Thrace or Scythia, under Koson, c. 42 B.C. obv Procession 1. of three togate Romans, the first and last with axe on shoulder, KOΣΩN in ex. rev Eagle stg. 1. on broken scepter, hldg. wreath in talon; monogram of Brutus at 1. RPC 1701A. Note: Koson was presumably a king aiding Brutus. The obverse is adopted from the reverse of no. 83. |
300ñ400 |
500ñ800 |
900ñ1200 |
|
98 |
ó. As prev., but no monogram of Brutus. RPC 1701B. |
300ñ400 |
500ñ800 |
900ñ1200 |
The values are estimates for conservatively graded, essentially problem-free coins. Defects or merits will alter prices, often significantly. Dashes (ó) indicate values which cannot be accurately determined (at the high end) or which are negligible (at the low end). Coins with the same value range are not always equally valuable, for they may represent different ends of the same spectrum.
Cassius
Imperator, 43ñ42 B.C.
CO-CONSPIRATOR AND BROTHER-IN-LAW OF BRUTUS
|
Cassius (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
99 |
AV Aureus, 42 B.C. obv C Cassi IMP Leibertas, diad. hd. r. of Libertas rev Lentvlvs Spint below jug and lituus. Cr. 500/2. |
3000ñ5000 |
5000ñ8000 |
10,000ñ15,000 |
|
100 |
ó. As prev., but Libertas also dr. and veiled. Cr. 500/4. |
3000ñ5000 |
5000ñ8000 |
10,000ñ15,000 |
|
101 |
ó. obv C Cassi IMP, diad. hd. r. of Libertas rev M Servilivs LEG, flowering aplustre. Cr. 505/1. |
3000ñ5000 |
5000ñ8000 |
10,000ñ15,000 |
|
102 |
AR Denarius, ó. As 99. Cr. 500/3. |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
|
103 |
ó. As 100. Cr. 500/5. Illustrated above. |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
|
104 |
ó. As 101. Cr. 505/2. |
500ñ800 |
1250ñ1750 |
3000ñ5000 |
|
105 |
ó. obv C Cassi IMP, filleted tripod with lebes rev Lentvlvs Spint below jug and lituus. Cr. 500/1. |
500ñ800 |
1250ñ1750 |
3000ñ5000 |
|
106 |
ó. obv C Cassei IMP, diad. hd. r. of Libertas rev M Servilivs LEG, crab clasping aplustre in claws, diadem and rose below. Cr. 505/3. Note: Refers to the naval victory near the island of Cos which gained Cassius his victory over the Rhodian navy. |
1000ñ1500 |
3000ñ5000 |
7000ñ10,000 |
|
Cassius (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
107 |
AR Tetradrachm of Antioch in Syria, as Quaestor of Crassus, 53 B.C. obv Diad. hd. r. of the deceased Seleucid king Philip Philadelphus rev Zeus std. 1., hldg. Nike and scepter, Greek inscr. at sides, monogram of Cassius (Γ KAC) before, KAΓ in ex. RPC 4126. |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
108 |
ó, while in command of Syria, 44/3 B.C. Types as prev., but date S (Caesarian year 6) in ex. RPC 4130. |
150ñ200 |
500ñ800 |
1700ñ2500 |
Cornuficius
Imperator, 42 B.C.
|
Cornuficius (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
109 |
AR Denarius, issued by Cornuficius, 42 B.C. obv Hd. 1. of Jupiter rev Q Cornvfici Avgvr IMP, Cornuficius, veiled, stg. at 1., hldg. lituus, crowned by Juno Sospita, stg. at r., hldg. spear and shiled, crow perched on shoulder. Cr. 509/2. |
5000ñ8000 |
15,000ñ20,000 |
35,000ñ45,000 |
|
110 |
ó. obv Dr. bust r. of Africa, wearing elephantís scalp, two spears behind rev As prev. Cr. 509/4. |
5000ñ8000 |
15,000ñ20,000 |
35,000ñ45,000 |
|
111 |
ó. obv Wreathed hd. 1. of Tanit rev As prev. Cr. 509/5. Note: This issue was ërestoredí by the emperor Trajan. Illustrated above. |
5000ñ8000 |
15,000ñ20,000 |
35,000ñ45,000 |
Note: Aurei are known of the Jupiter-Ammon and Africa types.
Salvidienus
Imperator, 42 B.C.
|
Salvidienus (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
112 |
AR Denarius, issued by Octavian, 40 B.C. obv C Caesar III VIR RPC, bare hd. r. of Octavian, lightly bearded rev Q Salvivs IMP COS Desig, thunderbolt. Cr. 523/1añb. Note: Variants are known of the reverse inscription. Illustrated above. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
Calvinus
Imperator, 39 B.C.
|
Calvinus (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
113 |
AR Denarius, issued by Calvinus, 39 B.C. obv Osca, bare hd. r. of bearded male (Hercules?) rev DOM COS Iter IMP, display of priestly implements. Cr. 532/1. Illustrated above. |
400ñ600 |
700ñ1000 |
2000ñ3000 |
Murcus
Imperator, c. 45ñ42 B.C.
|
Murcus (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
114 |
AR Denarius, issued by Murcus, 42ñ41 B.C. obv Bare hd. r. of Neptune, trident over shoulder rev Male, stg. at r., raising female, kneeling at 1.; trophy in background, Mvrcvs IMP in ex. Cr. 510/1. Illustrated above. |
1000ñ1500 |
3000ñ5000 |
ó |
|
Murcus (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
115 |
AR Tetradrachm of Antioch in Syria, as Proconsul of Syria, 45/4 B.C. obv Diad. hd. r. of the deceased Seleucid king Philip Philadelphus rev Zeus std. 1., hldg. Nike and scepter, Greek inscr. at sides, date E (Caesarian year 5) in ex. RPC 4129. |
150ñ200 |
500ñ800 |
ó |
Ahenobarbus
Imperator, 42 B.C.
|
Ahenobarbus (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
116 |
AV Aureus, issued by Ahenobarbus, 41 B.C. obv Ahenobar, clean-shaven male hd. r. rev CN Domitivs L F IMP Nept, temple of Neptune. Cr. 519/1. |
20,000ñ30,000 |
50,000ñ75,000 |
135,000+ |
|
Ahenobarbus (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
117 |
ó. issued by Marc Antony, 40 B.C. obv ANT IMP III VIR RPC, bare hd. r. of M. Antony, lituus behind rev CN Domit Ahenobarbvs IMP, prow r., star above. Cr. 521/1. |
4000ñ6000 |
10,000ñ15,000 |
35,000+ |
|
118 |
AR Denarius, issued by Ahenobarbus, 41 B.C. obv Ahenobar, bearded male hd. r. rev CN Domi-Tivs IMP, prow r. adorned with trophy. Cr. 519/2. Illustrated p. 202. |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
3000ñ5000 |
|
119 |
ó. issued by Marc Antony, 40 B.C. As 117. Cr. 521/2. |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
3000ñ5000 |
119
Plancus
Imperator, 40 B.C.(?)
|
Plancus (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
120 |
AV Aureus, under Julius Caesar, 45 B.C. obv C Caes DIC TER, winged, dr. bust r. of Victory rev L Planc Praef (or PR) VRB, tall one-handled jug. Cr. 475/1añb. |
1250ñ1750 |
1750ñ2250 |
3000ñ5000 |
|
121 |
AV Quinarius, ó. As prev. Cr. 475/2. |
1500ñ2000 |
3000ñ5000 |
ó |
|
122 |
AV Aureus, under Marc Antony, 40 B.C. obv M Anton IMP AVG III VIR RPC, lituus and stout one-handled jug rev L Plancvs (PRO COS or IMP Iter), thunderbolt, tall one-handled jug and caduceus. Cr. 522/2,4. |
2000ñ3000 |
4000ñ6000 |
15,000ñ25,000 |
|
123 |
AR Denarius, ó. As prev. Cr. 522/1,3. Illustrated above. |
300ñ400 |
700ñ1000 |
1500ñ2000 |
Ventidius
Imperator, 41 or 39(?) B.C.
|
Ventidius (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
124 |
AR Denarius, under Marc Antony, 39 B.C. obv M ANT IM(P) III V R P C, bare hd. r. of M. Antony, lightly bearded, lituus behind rev P Ventidi Pont IMP, nude male stg. facing, hldg. scepter and branch. Cr. 531/1añb. Note: Some of the letters are engraved in ligature form. Illustrated above. |
1500ñ2000 |
5000ñ8000 |
ó |
Labienus
Imperator Parthicus, 40/39 B.C.
|
Labienus (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
125 |
AV Aureus, issued by Labienus, 40 B.C. obv Q Labienvs Parthicvs IMP, bare hd. r. of Labie-nus, lightly bearded rev No inscr., saddled horse stg. r. Cr. 524/1. |
20,000ñ30,000 |
50,000ñ75,000 |
150,000+ |
|
126 |
AR Denarius, ó. As prev. Cr. 524/2. Illustrated above. |
5000ñ8000 |
10,000ñ15,000 |
20,000ñ30,000 |
|
Labienus (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
127 |
AR Tetradrachm of Antioch in Syria, while in command of Syria, 41/40 & 40/39 B.C. obv Diad. hd. r. of the deceased Seleucid king Philip Philadel-phus rev Zeus std. 1., hldg. Nike and scepter, Greek inscr. at sides, date Θ or I (Caesarian yrs. 9 & 10) in ex. RPC 4132,3. |
200ñ300 |
700ñ1000 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
Labienus (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
128 |
Æ20ñ23 ó, 41/40 B.C. obv Laur. hd. r. of Zeus rev Zeus std. 1., Greek inscr. at sides, date BOΣ or Θ in ex. BMC 25,-. Note: Both dates represent one year: the first is year 272 of the Seleucid Era, the second is year 10 of the Caesarean Era. The switch no doubt reflects the invasion by Labienus and Pacorus. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
ó |
Scarpus
Imperator, 31 B.C.(?)
GREAT-NEPHEW OF JULIUS CAESAR
|
Scarpus (as Imperator) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
129 |
AR Denarius, in support of Marc Antony, Summer, 31 B.C. obv M Anto COS III IMP Iiii, hd. r. of Jupiter-Ammon rev Scarp VS IMP, legionary eagle and LEG VIII betw. two standards. Cr. 546/1. |
500ñ800 |
1500ñ2000 |
4000ñ6000 |
|
130 |
ó. obv As prev., but sometimes Antonio rather than Anto rev Scarpv(S) IMP Antonio AVG, Victory adv. r., hldg. palm branch and wreath. Cr. 546/2ñ3. Illustrated above. |
300ñ400 |
500ñ800 |
1200ñ1800 |
|
131 |
ó, in support of Octavian, Fall, 31 B.C. obv Avgvr Pontif, hd. r. of Jupiter-Ammon rev IMP Caesar Divi F, Victory stg. r. on globe, hldg. palm branch and wreath. Cr. 546/4. |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
132 |
ó. obv IMP Caes ARI Scarpvs IMP, open hand 1. rev Divi F AVG Pont, Victory adv. r., hldg. palm branch and wreath. Cr. 546/6. Note: Aurei of this type were also struck. |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
133 |
óTypes as prev., but obv Scarpvs IMP rev CAE-Sari Divi F. Cr. 546/7. |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
134 |
AR Quinarius, ó. Sim. to prev. Cr. 546/8. |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
ó |
Lepidus
Member of the Second Triumvirate, 43ñ36 B.C.
BROTHER-IN-LAW OF BRUTUS
|
Lepidus (as Moneyer) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
135 |
AR Denarius, 61 B.C. obv Diad. hd. r. of female (Roma?) rev M Lepidvs AN XV PR H O C S, equestrian statue of Marcus Lepidus. Cr. 419/1añb. Note: The statue is of that of the Marcus Lepidus who was consul in 187 and 175 B.C. |
30ñ50 |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
|
Lepidus (as Moneyer) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
136 |
ó, obv Alex(S) Andrea, turreted hd. r. of Alexandria rev M Lepidvs Tvtor REG Pont MAX SC, Marcus Lepidus crowning king Ptolemy V of Egypt. Cr. 419/2. Note: This and no. 137 may be special senatorial issues struck in the 50s B.C. |
100ñ150 |
300ñ400 |
ó |
|
137 |
ó, obv Veiled, laur. female hd. r. (the Vestal Virgin Aemilia or Concordia(?)), often with wreath behind and simpulum below rev M Lepidvs Aimilia REF SC, the Basilica Aemilia. Cr. 419/3b. |
150ñ200 |
500ñ800 |
ó |
Note: Lepidusí brother, Lucius Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, also was a moneyer (Cr. 415/1).
|
Lepidus (Non-Portrait Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
138 |
AR Denarius, with Marc Antony, 43 B.C. obv M Anton (COS) IMP, lituus, jug and raven rev M Lepid (COS) IMP, simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex. Cr. 489/1ñ2. Note: This coin was struck in Gaul after Lepidus joined forces with Marc Antony but before the Second Triumvirate was formed. |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
139 |
AR Quinarius, ó. Types as prev., but obv M ANT IMP rev LEP IMP. Cr. 489/3. |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
ó |
|
Lepidus (Portrait Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
140 |
AV Aureus, with Marc Antony, late 43 B.C. obv M Antonivs III VIR RPC, bare hd. r. of M. Antony, lightly bearded, lituus behind rev M Lepidvs III VIR RPC, bare hd. r. of Lepidus, aspergillum and simpulum behind. Cr. 492/2. Note: Celebrates the formation of the Second Triumvirate. |
10,000ñ15,000 |
30,000ñ50,000 |
ó |
|
141 |
ó, 42 B.C. obv M Lepidvs III VIR RPC, bare hd. 1. of Lepidus rev L Mvssidivs Longvs, the Vestal Virgin Aemilia stg. 1., hldg. simpulum and scepter. Cr. 494/1. Note: Four other reverse types are recorded for Lepidus in this series of aurei. |
10,000ñ15,000 |
30,000ñ50,000 |
ó |
|
142 |
AR Denarius, with Octavian, 42 B.C. obv Lepidvs Pont MAX III V R P C, bare hd. r. of Lepidus rev Caesar IMP III VIR RPC, bare hd. r. of Octavian. Cr. 495/2a. Note: An aureus of this type is cited. The denarii are poorly struck and usually have bankerís marks. Illustrated p. 205. |
500ñ800 |
900ñ1200 |
ó |
|
Lepidus (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
143 |
AR Hemidrachm(?) of Cabellio in Gaul, 44ñ42 B.C. obv Cabe, hd. r. of Apollo rev Lepi and cornucopia in wreath. RPC 527. |
150ñ200 |
300ñ400 |
700ñ1000 |
|
144 |
AR Obol(?) of Cabellio, ó. As prev. RPC 528. |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
|
Lepidus (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
145 |
Æ27ñ30 of Lepida-Celsa in Spain, c. 44ñ36 B.C. obv COL VIC IVL LEP, dr. bust r. of Victory, palm branch over shoulder rev Colonist ploughing with team of oxen. RPC 261. |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
ó |
|
146 |
ó. obv COL VIC IVL LEP, helm, male hd. r. rev Bull butting r. RPC 264. |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
ó |
|
147 |
Æ21 ó. obv C V I L, bearded hd. r. of Hercules, club over shoulder rev Bull stg. r. RPC 265ff. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
ó |
|
148 |
Æ10ñ15 of Antipolis in Gaul, 44ñ43 and later, obv Diad. hd. r. of Venus rev Victory crowning trophy. RPC 531ñ2. Note: This city seems to have struck coins only during Lepidusí governorship in Gaul. |
70ñ100 |
200ñ300 |
ó |
|
149 |
Æ16 of Ephesus in Ionia obv Jugate hds. r. of M. Antony, Octavian and Lepidus rev Statue of Artemis facing. RPC 2569ñ73. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
Marc Antony (Marcus Antonius)
Member of the Second Triumvirate, 43ñ33 B.C.
BROTHER OF GAIUS ANTONIUS AND LUCIUS ANTONIUS
HUSBAND OF FULVIA, OCTAVIA AND QUEEN CLEOPATRA VII
FATHER OF MARCUS ANTONIUS JUNIOR AND ANTONIA (w. OF NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS)
Note: The issues that Marc Antony struck jointly with (or in the name of) Julius Caesar, Ahenobarbus, Plancus, Ventidius, Scarpus, Lepidus, Lucius Antonius, Fulvia, Marcus Antonius Junior, Octavia and Cleopatra VII are cataloged in the listings of the secondary figures. The dual-portrait coins that Antony struck with Octavian (Augustus) are listed in a separate section below.
|
Marc Antony (Non-Portrait Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
150 |
AV ìLegionaryî Aureus, 32ñ31 B.C. obv ANT AVG III VIR RPC, war galley r. rev Legionary eagle betw. two standards, number of a legion (LEG XII, for example) betw. shafts. Cr. 544/2ñ7. |
5000ñ8000 |
15,000ñ20,000 |
ó |
|
151 |
ó. As prev., but rev Chortivm Praetori-Arvm. Cr. 544/1. |
7000ñ10,000 |
20,000ñ30,000 |
ó |
|
Marc Antony (Non-Portrait Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
152 |
AR ìLegionaryî Denarius, 32ñ31 B.C. As 150. Cr. 544/14ñ39. Note: Certain legions ó some of which are listed below ó are worth a premium. The legionary coins were struck in debased metal, and often were fourré. As such, bankerís marks were frequently applied. For the bicentennial of the Battle of Actium (A.D. 169) this type was ërestoredí by the co-emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. |
50ñ75 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
|
153 |
ó. As 151. Cr. 544/8. Note: The ënamedí denarii in the Legionary series (Chortivm Praetoriarvm, Antiqvae, Classicae, etc.) were struck in higher-purity silver than those of the ëunnamedí legions. |
150ñ200 |
300ñ400 |
900ñ1200 |
|
154 |
ó. As prev., but rev LEG XII Antiqvae. Cr. 544/9. |
150ñ200 |
300ñ400 |
900ñ1200 |
|
155 |
ó. As prev., but rev LEG Xvii Classicae. Cr. 544/10. |
150ñ200 |
300ñ400 |
900ñ1200 |
|
156 |
ó. As prev., but rev LEG Xviii Lybicae. Cr. 544/11. |
150ñ200 |
300ñ400 |
900ñ1200 |
|
157 |
ó. As prev., but rev LEG PRI. Cr. 544/13. Note: Some authorities consider all of these to be false. |
ó |
ó |
ó |
|
158 |
ó. As prev., but rev Chortis Specvla-Torvm, three standards, each decorated with two wreaths and a prow. Cr. 544/12. |
150ñ200 |
300ñ400 |
900ñ1200 |
|
159 |
AR Denarius, 38 B.C. obv M Antonivs M F M N Avgvr IMP Tert, Antony, as priest, stg. r., hldg. lituus rev III VIR R P C COS Desig Iter ET TER, rad. hd r. of Sol. Cr. 533/2. |
100ñ150 |
250ñ350 |
900ñ1200 |
|
160 |
AR Quinarius, 43ñ42 B.C. obv M ANT IMP, lituus, jug and raven rev Victory stg. r., crowning trophy. Cr. 489/4. Note: Struck in Gaul, perhaps at Lug-dunum. |
50ñ75 |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
152
The values are estimates for conservatively graded, essentially problem-free coins. Defects or merits will alter prices, often significantly. Dashes (ó) indicate values which cannot be accurately determined (at the high end) or which are negligible (at the low end). Coins with the same value range are not always equally valuable, for they may represent different ends of the same spectrum.
Except where noted, the obverse head is that of Marc Antony.
|
Marc Antony (Portrait Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
161 |
AV Aureus, 42 B.C. obv M Antonivs III VIR R P C, bare hd. r. rev L Mvssidivs Longvs, filleted cornucopia. Cr. 494/14. Note: Four other reverse types are recorded in this series of aurei. |
2000ñ3000 |
5000ñ8000 |
15,000ñ25,000 |
|
162 |
ó, 41 B.C. obv ANT AVG IMP III V R P C, bare hd. r. rev Pietas COS below Fortuna stg. 1, hldg. cornucopia and rudder, stork before. Cr. 516/1. Note: The reverse type alludes to Antonyís brother, Lucius Antonius. |
1500ñ2000 |
4000ñ6000 |
15,000ñ25,000 |
|
163 |
AR Denarius, Apr.ñMay, 44 B.C. obv Veiled hd. r., lightly bearded, lituus before, jug behind rev P Sepvllivs Macer, desultor (horseman) riding r., hldg. whip, another horse at his side; wreath and palm branch behind. Cr. 480/22. Note: Antonyís first portrait coin. It was struck shortly after the murder of Caesar, from whose coinage he borrowed the types. |
300ñ400 |
700ñ1000 |
1500ñ2000 |
|
164 |
ó, 42 B.C. obv No inscr., bare hd. r., lightly bearded rev Vibivs Varvs, Fortuna stg. 1., hldg. cornucopia and Victory. Cr. 494/32. |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
1750ñ2250 |
|
165 |
ó. obv M Antoni IMP, bare hd. r., lightly bearded rev III VIR RPC, distyle temple containing medallion with facing hd. of Sol. Cr. 496/1. Note: This issue seems to have been struck in Greece immediately after the Battle of Philippi. |
150ñ200 |
300ñ400 |
900ñ1200 |
|
166 |
ó,41 B.C. As 162. Cr. 516/2. |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
1750ñ2250 |
|
167 |
ó, issued by Octavian, 40ñ39 B.C. obv Antonivs IMP, bare hd. r. rev Caesar IMP, winged caduceus. Cr. 529/3. Note: This commemorates the Pact of Brundisium of October, 40 B.C. |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
168 |
ó, 37(?) B.C. obv Antoninvs Avgvr COS DES Iter ET Tert, bare hd. r. rev IMP Tertio III VIR RPC, Armenian tiara superimposed over crossed bow and arrow. Cr. 539/1. Note: This celebrates an uncertain Armenian ëvictory,í perhaps the defeat of Artavasdes in 37 B.C. by Canidius Crassus. |
500ñ800 |
1250ñ1750 |
3000ñ5000 |
|
169 |
ó, 32 B.C. obv Anton AVG IMP III COS DES III III V R P C, bare hd. r. rev M Silanvs AVG Q PRO COS in two lines Cr. 542/1. |
250ñ350 |
400ñ600 |
1500ñ2000 |
|
Marc Antony (Portrait Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
170 |
ó. obv As prev., but P behind Antonyís ear rev Antonivs AVG IMP III in two lines Cr. 542/2. Note: The letter ëPí behind Antonyís ear is believed to be an engraverís initial. |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
1750ñ2250 |
|
171 |
ó, 31 B.C. obv M Antonivs AVG IMP IIII COS Tert III VIR RPC, bare hd. r. rev Wreath containing Victory adv. 1., hldg. wreath, D TVR in field. Cr. 545/1. |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
Marc Antony (Dual-Portrait Coinage w/ Octavian) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
172 |
AV Aureus, issued by Marc Antony, late 43 B.C. obv M Antonivs III VIR RPC, bare hd. r. of M. Antony, lightly bearded, lituus behind rev C Caesar III VIR RPC, bare hd. r. of Octavian, lightly bearded. Cr. 492/1. Note: This and the next aureus celebrate the foundation of the Second Triumvirate. |
3000ñ5000 |
7000ñ10,000 |
18,000ñ25,000 |
|
173 |
ó, issued by Octavian, late 43 B.C. obv C Caesar IMP III VIR R P C Pont AV(G), bare hd. r. of Octavian, lightly bearded rev M Antonivs IM(P) III VIR R P C AVG, bare hd. r. of M. Antony, lightly bearded. Cr. 493/1añc. |
3000ñ5000 |
5000ñ8000 |
15,000ñ20,000 |
|
174 |
ó, issued by Marc Antony, 41 B.C. obv M ANT IMP AVG III VIR R P C M Barbat Q P, bare hd. r. of M. Antony rev Caesar IMP Pont III VIR RPC, bare hd. r. of Octavian, lightly bearded. Cr. 517/1. Note: There are inscription variants. |
3000ñ5000 |
5000ñ8000 |
15,000ñ20,000 |
|
175 |
ó, issued by Marc Antony, 41 B.C. obv M ANT IMP AVG III VIR R P C L Gello Q P, bare hd. r. of M. Antony, jug behind rev Caesar IMP Pont III VIR RPC, bare hd. r. of Octavian, lituus behind. Cr. 517/7. Note: Struck on broad planchets. |
3000ñ5000 |
7000ñ10,000 |
15,000ñ20,000 |
|
176 |
ó, issued by Marc Antony, 40ñ39 B.C. obv M Anton IMP III VIR RPC, bare hd. r. of M. Antony, sometimes with star below rev Caesar IMP III VIR RPC, bare hd. r. of Octavian. Cr. 528/1añb. Note: Struck on broad planchets. |
3000ñ5000 |
5000ñ8000 |
15,000ñ20,000 |
|
177 |
ó, issued by Octavian, 40ñ39 B.C. obv Caesar IMP, bare hd. r. of Octavian, lightly bearded rev Antonivs IMP, bare hd. r. of M. Antony. Cr. 529/1. Note: This issue celebrates the Pact of Brun-disium of October, 40 B.C. |
3000ñ5000 |
5000ñ8000 |
15,000ñ20,000 |
|
178 |
AR Denarius, issued by Marc Antony, 41 B.C. As 174. Cr. 517/2. Illustrated p. 207. |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
|
179 |
ó, issued by Marc Antony, 41 B.C. As 175. Cr. 517/8. Note: Struck on broad planchets. |
300ñ400 |
700ñ1000 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
Marc Antony (Dual-Portrait Coinage w/Octavian) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
180 |
ó, issued by Marc Antony, 41(?) B.C. obv M Anton IMP III VIR R P C AVG, bare hd. r. of M. Antony, sometimes with star below rev Caesar IMP Pont III VIR RPC, bare hd. r. of Octavian, sometimes lightly bearded. Cr. 528/3. Note: There are inscription variants. |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
|
181 |
ó, issued by Marc Antony, 40ñ39 B.C. As 176. Cr. 528/2añb. |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
1000ñ1500 |
|
Marc Antony (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
182 |
AR Drachm of Antioch obv Bare hd. r. of M. Antony rev Turreted, dr. and veiled hd. r. of Tyche. RPC 4135. |
ó |
ó |
ó |
|
Marc Antony (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
183 |
Æ38 of Thessalonica in Macedon, with Octavian, c. 37 B.C. obv Dr. bust r. of Eleutheria rev Nike adv. 1., hldg. wreath and palm branch. RPC 1551. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
|
184 |
Æ Semis (c. 17ñ20mm) ìFleet Coinageî obv M ANT IMP TER COS DES Iter ET TER III VIR R P C, bare hd. r. of M. Antony rev L Bibvlvs M F PR Desig, half of galley r. RPC 4092. Note: For additional ìFleetî coins, see the listings of Octavia. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
Gaius Antonius
BROTHER OF MARC ANTONY AND LUCIUS ANTONIUS
UNCLE OF MARCUS ANTONIUS JUNIOR
BROTHER-IN-LAW OF FULVIA AND OCTAVIA
|
Gaius Antonius (as Proconsul of Macedon) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
185 |
AR Denarius, in support of Marc Antony, early 43 B.C. obv C Antonivs M F PRO COS, dr. bust r. of the Genius of Macedon, wearing petasus (causia) rev Pontifex below two simpula and an axe. Cr. 484/1. Illustrated above. |
1500ñ2000 |
4000ñ6000 |
18,000ñ25,000 |
Lucius Antonius
BROTHER OF MARC ANTONY AND
GAIUS ANTONIUS
UNCLE OF MARCUS ANTONIUS JUNIOR
BROTHER-IN-LAW OF FULVIA AND OCTAVIA
|
Lucius Antonius (as Consul) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
186 |
AV Aureus, issued by Marc Antony, early 41 B.C. obv M ANT IMP AVG (III) VIR R P C M Nerva Proq P, bare hd. r. of M. Antony rev L Antonivs COS, bare hd. r. of Lucius Antonius. Cr. 517/4añb. |
7000ñ10,000 |
15,000ñ20,000 |
ó |
|
187 |
AR Denarius, ó. As prev., but sometimes with jug behind Antonyís hd. Cr. 517/5añc. Illustrated above. |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
3000ñ5000 |
|
188 |
ó. As 186, but obv M ANT IMP AVG III VIR R P C M Barbat Q P. Cr. 517/3. |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
3000ñ5000 |
Note: For other references to Lucius Antonius on coinage, see the listings of Marc Antony.
Fulvia
THIRD WIFE OF MARC ANTONY
MOTHER OF MARCUS ANTONIUS JUNIOR
SISTER-IN-LAW OF GAIUS ANTONIUS AND LUCIUS ANTONIUS
|
Fulvia (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
189 |
AR Quinarius(?) of Lugdunum, late 43 B.C. obv No inscr., winged, dr. bust r. of Fulvia, as Nike rev Lvgv Dvni A XL, lion adv. r. Cr. 489/5, RPC 512. Note: The XL (=40) may refer to Marc Antonyís age; since he was bom c. 83 B.C. it places this issue in 43 B.C. Illustrated above. |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
700ñ1000 |
|
190 |
ó, 42 B.C. obv As prev., but III VIR R P C added rev Antoni IMP A XLI (=41), lion adv. r. Cr. 489/6, RPC 513. |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
700ñ1000 |
Note: Fulvia is probably represented by Nike busts appearing on denarii of 42 B.C. (Cr. 494/40) and aurei of 41 B.C. (Cr.514/1).
|
Fulvia (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
191 |
Æ18 of Eumeneia (Fulvia) in Phrygia, c. 41/40 B.C. obv Winged, dr. bust r. of Fulvia, as Nike rev Names of magistrate and city, Athena adv. 1., hldg. spear and shield. RPC 3139. Note: During the period of this coinage the city of Eumenia changed its name to Fulvia in honor of Antonyís wife. These issues are often countermarked. |
100ñ150 |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
|
Fulvia (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
192 |
Æ16, ó. obv As prev. rev Names of magistrate and city in ivy wreath. RPC 3140. |
100ñ150 |
200ñ300 |
ó |
|
193 |
Æ20 of Tripolis in Syria, 42/1 B.C. obv Bare hd. r. of M. Antony rev Dr. bust r. of Fulvia, city name, LrK (year 23). RPC 4509. Note: Presumably reckoned to the Pompeian Era, the date removes Octavia or Cleopatra as candidates for the female bust. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
Marcus Antonius Junior
SON OF MARC ANTONY AND FULVIA
NEPHEW OF GAIUS ANTONIUS AND LUCIUS ANTONIUS
|
Marcus Antonius Junior (Portrait Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
194 |
AV Aureus, issued by Marc Antony, 34 B.C. obv Anton AVG IMP III COS DES III III V R P C, bare hd. r. of M. Antony rev M Anton I VS M F F, bare hd. r. of Marcus Antonius Jr. Cr. 541/2. Illustrated above. |
15,000ñ20,000 |
30,000ñ50,000 |
ó |
|
195 |
ó As prev., but obv M Antoni M F M N AVG IMP Tert rev COS Iter Aesign Tert III VIR RPC. Cr. 541/1. |
15,000ñ20,000 |
30,000ñ50,000 |
ó |
Octavia
FOURTH WIFE MARC ANTONY
SISTER OF AUGUSTUS (OCTAVIAN)
MOTHER OF MARCELLUS (HEIR OF AUGUSTUS) AND ANTONIA (w. OF NERO CLAUDIUS DRUSUS)
GRANDMOTHER OF GERMANICUS, CLAUDIUS AND LIVILLA
|
Octavia (Portrait Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
196 |
AV Aureus, issued by Marc Antony, 40ñ39 B.C. obv M Antonivs IMP III VIR RPC, bare hd. r. of Marc Antony rev No inscr., hd. r. of Octavia. Cr. 527/1. |
10,000ñ15,000 |
30,000ñ50,000 |
ó |
|
Octavia (Portrait Coinage) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
197 |
ó, 38 B.C. obv M Antonivs Mfmn Avgvr IMP TER(T), bare hd. r. of Marc Antony rev COS Desig(N) Iteretter(T) III Virrpc, hd. r. of Octavia. Cr. 533/3añb. Note: Possibly from Athens. |
7000ñ10,000 |
20,000ñ30,000 |
ó |
|
198 |
AR Cistophorus of Ephesus(?), issued by Marc Antony, c. 39 B.C. obv M Antonivs IMP COS Desig Iter ET Tert, hd. r. of M. Antony, wreathed in ivy, lituus below, all in ivy wreath rev III VIR RPC, dr. bust r. of Octavia above cista betw. erect snakes. RPC 2201. |
150ñ200 |
300ñ400 |
1500ñ2000 |
|
199 |
ó. Inscrs. as prev. obv Jugate busts r. of M. Antony, wreathed in ivy, and Octavia, dr. rev Dionysus stg. 1. on cista betw. erect snakes. RPC 2202. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
2000ñ3000 |
|
200 |
AR Quinarius, 39 B.C. obv III VIR RPC, diad., veiled hd. r. of Concordia (representing Octavia) rev M Anton C Caesar (IMP), two clasped hands hldg. caduceus. Cr. 529/4añb. Note: Presumably struck by Octavian in Gaul. |
100ñ150 |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
Note: The quinarius listed above (no. 200) was struck shortly after O ctavian and Antony had reconciled at Brundisium in October, 40 B.C. In addition to signing a treaty, Antony also married Octavia as a gesture of cooperation. Though in a general sense this quinarius trumpets the ìconcordî these two men now theoretically enjoyed, the head of Concordia might specifically represent Octavia (as nos. 189ñ90 seem to represent Fulvia) in her new mediating role as wife of Antony and sister of Octavian.
|
Octavia (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
201 |
Æ Four-As (c. 33ñ38mm) ìFleet Coinageî obv M ANT IMP TER COS DES Iter ET TER III VIR R P C, confr. busts of M. Antony, bare-headed at 1., and Octavia, dr. at r. rev L Atratinvs Avgvr COS Desig, quadriga of hippocamps driven r. by two drivers (Antony and Octavia?), value mark Δ (=4) below. RPC 1453. Illustrated p. 213. |
1500ñ2000 |
4000ñ6000 |
ó |
|
202 |
Æ Three-As (c. 30ñ35mm) ó. Inscrs. as prev. obv Jugate hds. of M. Antony and Octavian at I., confr. dr. bust of Octavia at r. rev Three galleys under sail r., triskeles and value mark Γ (=3) below. RPC 1454. |
1500ñ2000 |
4000ñ6000 |
ó |
|
203 |
Æ Two-As (c. 24ñ31mm) ó. As 201, but rev Two galleys under sail r., caps of the Dioscuri above, value mark B (=2) below. RPC 1455. |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
ó |
|
Octavia (Provincial Coinage) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
204 |
Æ As (c. 14ñ17mm) ó. obv M ANT IMP Tert COS Desig Iter ET TER III VIR RPC, jugate hds. r. of M. Antony and Octavia rev M Oppivs Capito PRO PR Praef Class F C, one galley under sail r., Medusa hd.(?) and value mark A ( = 1) below. RPC 1470. |
200ñ300 |
500ñ800 |
ó |
|
205 |
Æ13 of Ephesus in Ionia obv Dr. bust r. of Octavia(?) rev Apxie ΓPAM ΓΛAYKΩN EΦE, bee. RPC 2574. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
Cleopatra VII
Queen of Egypt, 51ñ30 B.C.
COMPANION OF JULIUS CAESAR
FIFTH WIFE OF MARC ANTONY
MOTHER OF PTOLEMY XV (CALLED ëCAESARIONí)
Except where noted, coins listed below have on their obverse the bust of Cleopatra VII, sometimes with identifying inscription.
|
Cleopatra VII (as Queen of Egypt) |
F |
VF |
EF |
|
206 |
AR Tetradrachm of Ascalon in Judaea rev KΛEOΠAtpaΣ BAΣIΛΣΣHΣ, eagle stg. 1., wings closed, palm branch over wing; dove and monogram before. RPC 4866ñ8. |
4000ñ6000 |
10,000ñ15,000 |
30,000ñ50,000 |
|
207 |
AR Drachm ó. Sim. to prev. BMC (Ptolemies) 1. |
1500ñ2000 |
3000ñ5000 |
7000ñ10,000 |
|
208 |
AR Tetradrachm of Antioch(?), c. 36 B.C. rev Bare hd. r. of M. Antony, sometimes with horse hd. or monogram behind. RPC 4094ñ6. Illustrated above. |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
10,000ñ15,000 |
|
209 |
AR Denarius ó, 32ñ31 B.C. obv Antoni Armenia Devicta, bare hd. r. of M. Antony, Armenian tiara behind rev Cleopatrae Regi-NAE Regvm Filiorvm Regvm, diad., dr. bust r. of Cleopatra, prow before. Cr. 543/1. Note: Variants of the inscriptions exist. |
1000ñ1500 |
2000ñ3000 |
5000ñ8000 |
|
210 |
Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria obv Diad. hd. r. of Ptolemy I rev As 206. BMC 2. Note: The Isis headdress distinguishes most of Cleopatraís tet-radrachms from those of her brothers. |
50ñ75 |
100ñ150 |
200ñ300 |
212
|
Cleopatra VII (as Queen of Egypt) |
F |
VF |
chVF |
|
211 |
Æ 80 Drachmai (c. 27mm) of Alexandria Type as prev., but double-cornucopia in place of headdress, n in field. BMC 4. |
150ñ200 |
500ñ800 |
ó |
|
212 |
Æ 40 Drachmai (c. 21mm) ó. As prev but M in field. BMC 6. |
150ñ200 |
400ñ600 |
ó |
|
213 |
Æ20 of Patras in Achaea, 32ñ31 B.C. rev Headdress of Isis. RPC 1245. Note: Probably issued while Antony and Cleopatra wintered in Patras before the Battle of Actium. |
500ñ800 |
1500ñ2000 |
ó |
|
214 |
Æ19 of Orothosia in Phoenicia, 36ñ34 B.C. rev Baíal of Orothosia in biga of griffins r. RPC 4501ñ2. |
400ñ600 |
1000ñ1500 |
ó |
|
215 |
Æ21 of Tripolis, ó, 36ñ35 B.C. rev Nike stg. r. on prow, hldg. wreath and palm branch. RPC 4510. |
500ñ800 |
2000ñ3000 |
ó |
|
216 |
Æ23 of Berytus, ó, 36ñ31(?) B.C. rev Baíal of Berytus in quadriga of hippocamps, facing or 1. RPC 4529ñ30. |
500ñ800 |
2000ñ3000 |
ó |
|
217 |
Æ24 of Akko-Ptolemais in Phoenicia, 35ñ34 B.C. obv Bare hd. r. of M. Antony in wreath rev Diad., dr. bust r. of Cleopatra. RPC 4741ñ2. |
500ñ800 |
2000ñ3000 |
ó |
|
218 |
Æ23 of Dora, ó, 34ñ33 B.C. obv Jugate busts r. of Cleopatra and M. Antony rev Tyche stg. 1., hldg. palm branch and caduceus. RPC 4752. |
700ñ1000 |
2000ñ3000 |
ó |
|
219 |
Æ21 of Chalcis in Coele-Syria, 32ñ31 B.C. rev Bare hd. r. of M. Antony. RPC 4771. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
|
220 |
Æ17 ó. rev Nike adv. r., hldg. palm branch and wreath. RPC 4772. |
150ñ200 |
250ñ350 |
400ñ600 |
|
221 |
Æ16 ó. rev Athena adv. 1., hldg. spear and shield. RPC 4773. |
200ñ300 |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
|
222 |
Æ25 of Damascus, ó, 37ñ36 B.C. rev Tyche std. 1. on rock, hldg. cornucopia and extending arm, river god swimming below, all in wreath. RPC 4781. |
400ñ600 |
900ñ1200 |
ó |
|
223 |
Æ22 ó, 33ñ32 B.C. As prev. RPC 4783. |
250ñ350 |
500ñ800 |
ó |
Note: For a coin portraying Cleopatra VII and her son Ptolemy XV (Caesarion), see the listing of the latter.