The Roman Republic

The Roman Republic (509–27 BC) produced an extraordinary variety of coinage that evolved from crude cast bronzes to sophisticated silver denarii bearing the names and ambitions of powerful families.

The victoriatus — Jupiter/Victory crowning trophy — is an underappreciated gem at $50–$100 in Fine. Named-moneyer denarii from the mid-to-late Republic offer enormous variety at $60–$100 for common types. Mark Antony's famous legionary denarius costs $80–$275.

For cast coinage, aes grave sextantes cost $75–$200, while smaller denominations like the uncia run $75–$175. These coins witness the transformation of Rome from a city-state to the dominant power of the Mediterranean.