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Carian Satraps, Pixodarus, 340-334 BC, didrachm20mm, 7.01g
obv: laureate head of Apollo facing slightly right
rev: ΠIΧOΔAPOV; Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding labrys and lotus-tipped sceptreareich06/28/12 at 21:48Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Carian Satraps, Pixodarus, 340-334 BC, didrachm20mm, 7.01g
obv: laureate head of Apollo facing slightly right
rev: ΠIΧOΔAPOV; Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding labrys and lotus-tipped sceptreareich06/28/12 at 09:39Steve E: A rugged beauty! Nice toning!
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Severus Alexander, sestertius, MARS VLTOR30mm, 20.00g), Rome, 231-235 AD
obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG; laureate and draped bust right
rev: MARS VLTOR / S - C; Mars advancing right, carrying spear and shield
(RIC IV, 2, p. 120, 635)
ex Auctiones GmbH, eAuction #5, Lot 100areich06/28/12 at 09:37Steve E: Great patina! Strong detail on rev., very desirabl...
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Severus Alexander, sestertius, MARS VLTOR30mm, 20.00g), Rome, 231-235 AD
obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG; laureate and draped bust right
rev: MARS VLTOR / S - C; Mars advancing right, carrying spear and shield
(RIC IV, 2, p. 120, 635)
ex Auctiones GmbH, eAuction #5, Lot 100areich06/27/12 at 18:31Alwin: Superbe revers !
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Kings of Macedon, Alexander III, tetradrachm, Macedonian mint (Amphipolis?)336-323 BC (lifetime)
24-26 mm, 17.14 g
obv: head of Herakles wearing lion skin right
rev: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right; to left, janiform-head vase
(Price p. 89, 6.)
ex Auctiones GmbH, eAuction #5, Lot 9areich06/26/12 at 17:22Randygeki(h2): What an excellent coin
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Kings of Macedon, Alexander III, tetradrachm, Macedonian mint (Amphipolis?)336-323 BC (lifetime)
24-26 mm, 17.14 g
obv: head of Herakles wearing lion skin right
rev: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right; to left, janiform-head vase
(Price p. 89, 6.)
ex Auctiones GmbH, eAuction #5, Lot 9areich06/16/12 at 21:11Steve E: Nice, strong portrait! The janiform-head vase is c...
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Caria, Pixodarus, trihemiobol340-334 BC
10mm, 0.80g
obv: head of Apollo facing slightly right
rev: ΠIΖΩΔAPO between eight rays of an ornament star
Klein 509areich05/21/12 at 07:18Steve E: Strong emotional portrait!
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Lydia, Silandos, Silen/ dionysos, AE1717mm, 4.62g
obv: CIΛANΔEΩN, bearded head of Silen, wreathed in ivy right
rev: EΠI CATTAΛIANOV Dionysos(?) with thyrsos on mule right
SNG Aulock -; SNG Leypold -; SNG München -; SNG Tübingen -
areich04/20/12 at 15:39Steve E: That mule is "far out" 
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Kings of Macedon, Alexander III, AE18ca. 323-319 BC
18mm, 4.12g
obv: head of Apollo with taenia right
rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, horseman right; above, monogram WA, below, monogram ME
(Price p. 284, 2131)
ex Auctiones eAuction #3, Lot 14areich04/20/12 at 15:33Steve E: Nice coin with attractive patina!
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Lydia, Silandos, Silen/ dionysos, AE1717mm, 4.62g
obv: CIΛANΔEΩN, bearded head of Silen, wreathed in ivy right
rev: EΠI CATTAΛIANOV Dionysos(?) with thyrsos on mule right
SNG Aulock -; SNG Leypold -; SNG München -; SNG Tübingen -
areich04/18/12 at 09:06ancientone: Interesting type!
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Macedon, Paroreia, AE16ca. 185-168 BC
16mm, 3.60g
obv: laureate head of Zeus right
rev: eagle standing right, to left, Θ, to right, monogram ΠAP
ex. Auctiones eAuction #4, Lot 6areich04/17/12 at 20:11Pscipio: A nice coin from a rare mint.
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Lydia, Silandos, Silen/ dionysos, AE1717mm, 4.62g
obv: CIΛANΔEΩN, bearded head of Silen, wreathed in ivy right
rev: EΠI CATTAΛIANOV Dionysos(?) with thyrsos on mule right
SNG Aulock -; SNG Leypold -; SNG München -; SNG Tübingen -
areich04/17/12 at 20:11Pscipio: That is a beauty!
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Himera, Sicily, hemilitron ca. 420-408 BC
15mm, 2.80g
obv: [IME]; head of nymph Himera left, wearing sphendone, six pellets before
rev: six pellets within laurel wreathareich04/16/12 at 16:31Steve E: Wow!! Among the first bronze coins ever minted! Su...
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Philipp II, AE18-1918-19mm, 7.15g
areich04/16/12 at 16:29Steve E: Nice contrast!
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Mysia, Gambrion, AE173rd century BC
obv: laureate head of Apollo right
rev: ΓAM; 12-rayed star
BMC p. 62, #4areich04/16/12 at 16:28Steve E: oooh nice! Fine styled portrait!
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Alexander II Zabinas, AE21Alexander II Zabinas (128-122 BC)
21mm, 8.07g
obv: radiate and diademed head right
rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕ[ΩΣ] ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆[ΡΟΥ]; double cornucopia, A and caduceus to left, Π to right
HGC 9, p. 234, #1164areich04/16/12 at 16:27Steve E: Love the rev.!
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Antiochos IX Kyzikenos114/3 - 96/5 BC
19mm, 4.29g
obv: winged bust of Eros right
rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟY to right, ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟPΟΣ to left, date off flan; Nike advancing left, holding wreath
HGC 9, p. 256, #1254areich04/16/12 at 16:26Steve E: The desert patina really adds to this coin!
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Pisidia, Termessos minor, AE 2222mm, 6.61g
obv: laureate head of Zeus right, scepter behind, uncertain countermark
rev: [ΤΕΡΜΗΣΣΕΩΝ], winged thunderbolt, bee within circular countermark
supposedly found near Sarmizegetusa Regia in the seventiesareich04/16/12 at 16:24Steve E: Nice portrait, incredible bee c/m!!!
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Macedon, Tragilos, hemiobolca. 450-400 BC
8-9mm, 0.37g
obv: ear of grain in dotted circle
rev: T-P / A-I in quarters
Klein 163areich04/16/12 at 16:22Steve E: Very sharp details, nice coin!
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Ionia, Magnesia ad Meandrum, tetartemorion5th century BC
6mm, 0.21g
obv: M[A], youthful head right
rev: ΓNH, bull butting right over maeander pattern
(cf. Hauck & Aufhäuser 19 (2006), 121)
Auctiones eAuction #2, Lot 42areich04/16/12 at 16:21Steve E: That's the great thing about this gallery, I d...
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Thrace, Islands off, Thasos, hemiobolca. 412-404 BC
8mm, 0.38 g, 12h
obv: head of satyr right
rev: two dolphins within shallow incuse
(Le Rider, Thasiennes 12; SNG Copenhagen 1033-4; HGC 6, 340)
ex CNG 267, Lot 41areich04/16/12 at 16:19Steve E: Fine style portrait!
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Thrace, Istros, AE1919mm, 6.37g
obv: head of Apollo? right, countermarks: head of Hermes wearing petasos right; facing head of Helios
rev: Eagle left, holding dolphin in talons, grain ear to left, XA[?] below
cf.:
http://www.acsearch.info/record.html?id=28233areich04/16/12 at 16:18Steve E: Incrediblly sharp C/M's!
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Seleukid kingdom, Antiochus VI Dionysos, 145-142 BC16mm, 2.54g, serrated
obv: radiate head right, dotted border
rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOΥ EΠIΦANOΥΣ ΔIONΥΣOΥ, horse standing left, right foreleg raisedareich04/16/12 at 16:15Steve E: Nice coin, proud horse!
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Alexander III, AE20uncertain mint in Asia minor, ca. 323-310 BC
20mm, 4.72g
obv: head of Alexander as Herakles right
rev: BAΣIΛEOΣ between club and bow in bow case, below, racing torch
countermark (lion's head)
Price 2800areich04/16/12 at 16:10Steve E: I liked it so much, bought one too I see you h...
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Alexander III, AE20uncertain mint in Asia minor, ca. 323-310 BC
20mm, 4.72g
obv: head of Alexander as Herakles right
rev: BAΣIΛEOΣ between club and bow in bow case, below, racing torch
countermark (lion's head)
Price 2800areich04/15/12 at 22:54Randygeki(h2): indeed, very nice
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Ionia, Magnesia ad Meandrum, tetartemorion5th century BC
6mm, 0.21g
obv: M[A], youthful head right
rev: ΓNH, bull butting right over maeander pattern
(cf. Hauck & Aufhäuser 19 (2006), 121)
Auctiones eAuction #2, Lot 42areich04/09/12 at 19:08Enodia: a very cool little microdot!
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Macedon, Tragilos, hemiobolca. 450-400 BC
8-9mm, 0.37g
obv: ear of grain in dotted circle
rev: T-P / A-I in quarters
Klein 163areich04/09/12 at 19:07Enodia: yes, a pretty little coin!
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Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles , tetradrachmAgathokles (317 - 289 BC), struck ca. 310 - 305 BC
24.5mm, 16.96g
obv: wreathed head of Arethusa left, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; three dolphins around, NI below neck
rev: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving fast quadriga left; above, triskeles; ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ and AN monogram in exergue
(Ierardi 40 (O 7/R 23). SNG ANS 639 (same dies))areich03/29/12 at 19:42areich: I had to sell quite a few coins, they were almost ...
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Adramytteion, eagle, AE12AE12, 1.63g
obv: Zeus, laureate, facing slightly right
rev: AΔPA, eagle on altar leftareich03/29/12 at 19:10Steve E: I do 
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Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles , tetradrachmAgathokles (317 - 289 BC), struck ca. 310 - 305 BC
24.5mm, 16.96g
obv: wreathed head of Arethusa left, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; three dolphins around, NI below neck
rev: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving fast quadriga left; above, triskeles; ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ and AN monogram in exergue
(Ierardi 40 (O 7/R 23). SNG ANS 639 (same dies))areich03/29/12 at 15:40Ancientnoob: WOW. I'd Kill for that. Or at least sell a fam...
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Adramytteion, eagle, AE12AE12, 1.63g
obv: Zeus, laureate, facing slightly right
rev: AΔPA, eagle on altar leftareich03/29/12 at 15:34Ancientnoob: Does anyone else think that the Zeus looks oddly l...
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Macedon, Silen / wreath, AE22 after 168 BC
22mm, 10.68g
obv: facing head of Silen
rev: MAKEΔONΩN in wreath
ex Freeman & Sear areich03/29/12 at 15:32Ancientnoob: Thats like the meanest obverse. I love it.
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Severus Alexander, Seleukeia ad Kalykadnum, AE3030mm, 14.97g
obv: radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
rev: Athena standing right, spear in right, shield in left, striking down serpent-footed giant, who is hurling a stone with right handareich03/26/12 at 23:04ancientone: Neat reverse!
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Antiochos IX Kyzikenos114/3 - 96/5 BC
19mm, 4.29g
obv: winged bust of Eros right
rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟY to right, ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟPΟΣ to left, date off flan; Nike advancing left, holding wreath
HGC 9, p. 256, #1254areich03/18/12 at 17:55Mat: Beautiful coin.
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Larissa drachmca. 355-342 BC
19-21mm, 6.00g, 12h
obv: head of nymph Larissa facing slightly left, hair in sphendone
rev: ΛAPIΣ - AIΩN, horse kneeling to right, about to roll, plant below
areich03/16/12 at 21:44Steve E: Yes, especially nice high relief facing portrait! ...
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Olympia, Elis, drachm17 mm, 4.33g, ca. 440-430 BC
obv: eagle flying left with wings spread, grasping hare with his talons; to right, flower.
rev: thunderbolt, with lily above, wings below and volutes above; in fields, F - A.
Seltman pl. VIII, 12 (same reverse die)
From the BCD collection and ex Leu 90 (2004), 51., Auctiones eAuction #1, Lot 30areich03/16/12 at 21:38Steve E: Thunderbolt on steroids!
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Philipp II sestertius30mm, 18.38g
obv: M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES; bare-headed and draped bust right
rev: PRINCIPI IVVENT, S-C; Emperor standing left, holding globe in right, inverted spear in left hand
(RIC 256a)areich03/16/12 at 21:33Steve E: Nice patina and centering!
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Antiochos VIII tetradrachmSELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos). 121/0-97/6 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 15.86 g, 12h). Ake-Ptolemais mint. Struck circa 121/0-113 BC. Diademed head right / Zeus Ouranios standing left; monogram to outer left; all within wreath. SC 2336.2a; HGC 9, 1197hareich03/16/12 at 21:32Steve E: Nice detail and style! The sand patina adds contra...
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Alexander II Zabinas, AE21Alexander II Zabinas (128-122 BC)
21mm, 8.07g
obv: radiate and diademed head right
rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕ[ΩΣ] ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆[ΡΟΥ]; double cornucopia, A and caduceus to left, Π to right
HGC 9, p. 234, #1164areich03/16/12 at 20:39oneill6217: Very Nice !
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Antiochos VIII tetradrachmSELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos). 121/0-97/6 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 15.86 g, 12h). Ake-Ptolemais mint. Struck circa 121/0-113 BC. Diademed head right / Zeus Ouranios standing left; monogram to outer left; all within wreath. SC 2336.2a; HGC 9, 1197hareich02/28/12 at 18:46paul1888: Very nice coin. The obverse is really well done, ...
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Panormos litraca. 409-380 BC
10mm, 0.62g
obv: male head left
rev: man-headed bull walking left
areich01/30/12 at 13:14Pscipio: Almost looks like Octavian-Augustus!
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Larissa drachmca. 355-342 BC
19-21mm, 6.00g, 12h
obv: head of nymph Larissa facing slightly left, hair in sphendone
rev: ΛAPIΣ - AIΩN, horse kneeling to right, about to roll, plant below
areich01/24/12 at 16:21Achim: Wow, very nice.
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Boiotia, staterca. 395-338 BC
20mm, 12.36g
obv: Boiotian shield
rev: Amphora; TI-MO across field, all within concave circleareich01/23/12 at 21:01Randygeki(h2): excellent coin
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Larissa drachmca. 355-342 BC
19-21mm, 6.00g, 12h
obv: head of nymph Larissa facing slightly left, hair in sphendone
rev: ΛAPIΣ - AIΩN, horse kneeling to right, about to roll, plant below
areich01/23/12 at 20:59Randygeki(h2): another beautiful coin!
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Boiotia, staterca. 395-338 BC
20mm, 12.36g
obv: Boiotian shield
rev: Amphora; TI-MO across field, all within concave circleareich01/23/12 at 17:10SkySoldier: Wow. Nice coin! The edges of the shield are nice...
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Thrace, Chersonesos, hemidrachm13mm, 2.23g
obv: forepart of lion right, looking back over shoulder
rev: quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters, a pellet and a bunch of grapes in opposite sunken quartersareich01/10/12 at 18:37Belisarius: Great coin!
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Mysia, Gambrion, AE173rd century BC
obv: laureate head of Apollo right
rev: ΓAM; 12-rayed star
BMC p. 62, #4areich01/05/12 at 20:11Randygeki(h2): Very nice portrait
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Thrace, Chersonesos, hemidrachm13mm, 2.23g
obv: forepart of lion right, looking back over shoulder
rev: quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters, a pellet and a bunch of grapes in opposite sunken quartersareich01/05/12 at 20:10Randygeki(h2): great coin and photo
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Troas, Abydos, obol10mm, 0.71g
obv: eagle standing left
rev: facing gorgoneion within incuse square
(SNG Copenhagen 4-5)areich01/01/12 at 13:17Pscipio: Cute eagle!
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Lucania, Thurium, diobol13mm, 1.13g
obv: head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla hurling rock
rev: bull butting rightareich12/31/11 at 21:50Randygeki(h2): nice!
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Kolophon, tetartemorion5mm, 0.12g
obv: archaic head of Apollo left
rev: quadripartite incuse squareareich12/31/11 at 15:21Jaimelai: Great little coin!
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Chalkidian league, Olynthos, hemiobolChalkidian league (432-348 BC)
8mm, 0.24g
obv: laureate head of Apollo left
rev: XAΛKI; tripodareich12/31/11 at 15:16Jaimelai: Amazing for such a tiny coin!
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Ionia, Kolophon?, hemiobol8mm, 0.30g
obv: laureate head of Apollo right
rev: quadripartite incuse square with pellet in center
cf.
http://www.acsearch.info/record.html?id=285974
areich12/30/11 at 06:47Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Macedon, Akanthos, triobolca. 470-390 BC
15mm, 2.56g
obv: forepart of bull left, head reverted; A above
rev: granulated quadripartite incuse square
SNG ANS 47areich12/28/11 at 20:09Randygeki(h2): nice
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Kelenderis obolca. 5th century BC
10mm, 0.76g
obv: gorgoneion facing
rev: forepart of horse rightareich12/27/11 at 21:24Jaimelai: Cool coin!
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Ionia, Kolophon, diobolca 375-360 BC, Posis, magistrate
11mm, 0.97g
obv: laureate head of Apollo left
rev: lyre
(Milne, Colophon 57a; SNG Copenhagen 142)
ex CNGareich12/27/11 at 21:23Jaimelai: That is a nice Apollo!
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Caria, Mylasa, tetartemorion9mm, 0.24g
obv: lion's head left and forepaw
rev: facing head of Apollo(?), E below?
Klein 504
areich12/27/11 at 21:22Jaimelai: Another cool coin!
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Ionia, Kolophon, diobolca 375-360 BC, Posis, magistrate
11mm, 0.97g
obv: laureate head of Apollo left
rev: lyre
(Milne, Colophon 57a; SNG Copenhagen 142)
ex CNGareich12/26/11 at 09:30Pscipio: I agree, the style is beautiful.
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Ionia, Kolophon, diobolca 375-360 BC, Posis, magistrate
11mm, 0.97g
obv: laureate head of Apollo left
rev: lyre
(Milne, Colophon 57a; SNG Copenhagen 142)
ex CNGareich12/25/11 at 20:34David Atherton: A fantastic coin. A very delicate looking Apollo.
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Ionia, Kolophon, diobolca 375-360 BC, Posis, magistrate
11mm, 0.97g
obv: laureate head of Apollo left
rev: lyre
(Milne, Colophon 57a; SNG Copenhagen 142)
ex CNGareich12/24/11 at 22:55Randygeki(h2): beautiful!
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Thrace, Istros diobolca. 400-350 BC
11mm, 1.04g
obv: two facing heads, one inverted
rev: IΣTPI; eagle with dolphin in talonsareich12/24/11 at 16:28SPQR Coins: beautiful coin!
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Ionia, Kolophon, tetartemorion7mm, 0.28g
obv: head of Apollo right
rev: TE (for tetartemorion?) in incuse square, stork to leftareich12/20/11 at 08:44Podiceps: nice stork
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Caria, Hekatomnos, lions, obol391-377 BC
8mm, 0.42g
obv: lion right, looking back over shoulder
rev: lion's scalp facing
Klein 506, (SNG Tübingen 3310)
ex Roland Müller collection, ex Lakeview collection, ex Rutten & Wielandareich12/14/11 at 22:03Minos: Nice !
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Caria, Hekatomnos, lions, obol391-377 BC
8mm, 0.42g
obv: lion right, looking back over shoulder
rev: lion's scalp facing
Klein 506, (SNG Tübingen 3310)
ex Roland Müller collection, ex Lakeview collection, ex Rutten & Wielandareich12/14/11 at 03:42paul1888: Beautiful lion!!
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Campania, Phistelia, obol11mm, 0.50g
obv: head of Nymph facing slightly left
rev: lion left, star above, snake below
(HN Italy 619, SNG ANS 590-592)
ex Rauchareich12/13/11 at 22:24casata137ec: Never seen an example of this coin before. Nice!
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Caria, Hekatomnos, lions, obol391-377 BC
8mm, 0.42g
obv: lion right, looking back over shoulder
rev: lion's scalp facing
Klein 506, (SNG Tübingen 3310)
ex Roland Müller collection, ex Lakeview collection, ex Rutten & Wielandareich12/13/11 at 22:23casata137ec: Cool!
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Bithynia, Kalchedon, drachm15mm, 3.73g
obv: KAΛX; bull standing left, ear of grain below, caduceus to left
rev: granulated mill-sail incuseareich12/09/11 at 03:16Achim: Very nice.
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Larissa drachmca. 355-342 BC
20mm, 5.98g, 11h
obv: head of nymph Larissa facing slightly left, hair in sphendone
rev: ΛAPIΣ - AIΩN, horse kneeling to right, about to roll, plant below
(Lorber (SNR 79) 61; SNG Copenhagen 121)
ex ROMA Numismatics
ex Rockefeller University / Dr. Alfred E. Mirsky Collectionareich12/02/11 at 03:02Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Larissa drachmca. 355-342 BC
20mm, 5.98g, 11h
obv: head of nymph Larissa facing slightly left, hair in sphendone
rev: ΛAPIΣ - AIΩN, horse kneeling to right, about to roll, plant below
(Lorber (SNR 79) 61; SNG Copenhagen 121)
ex ROMA Numismatics
ex Rockefeller University / Dr. Alfred E. Mirsky Collectionareich12/02/11 at 02:14Pscipio: Nice surfaces, too.
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Larissa drachmca. 355-342 BC
20mm, 5.98g, 11h
obv: head of nymph Larissa facing slightly left, hair in sphendone
rev: ΛAPIΣ - AIΩN, horse kneeling to right, about to roll, plant below
(Lorber (SNR 79) 61; SNG Copenhagen 121)
ex ROMA Numismatics
ex Rockefeller University / Dr. Alfred E. Mirsky Collectionareich12/02/11 at 01:28Jaimelai: Nice!
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Lydia, Attaleia, Dionysos / Pan, AE1818mm, 2.20g
obv: ivy-wreathed head of Dionysos right
rev: ATTAΛEATΩN; Pan walking left with grapes and lagobolon
SNG Leypold 899
ex Rauchareich11/27/11 at 01:06ancientone: Beautiful coin!
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Boiotia, staterca. 363-338 BC
24x19mm, 12.15g
obv: Boiotian shield
rev: Amphora; grape bunch on vine above, ΦI-ΔO across fieldareich11/15/11 at 13:43SPQR Coins: A very beautiful coin!
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Mysia, Kyzikos, hemiobol9mm, 0.33g
obv: forepart of wild boar left, tunny fish behind
rev: lion's head left, facing lion's head aboveareich11/09/11 at 01:49Romanorvm: Nice.
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Mysia, Kyzikos, hemiobol9mm, 0.33g
obv: forepart of wild boar left, tunny fish behind
rev: lion's head left, facing lion's head aboveareich11/09/11 at 01:45Randygeki(h2): excellent coin
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Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles AE20-22317-289 BC
20-22mm, 9.16g
obv: ΣΩΤΕΙΡΑ; head of Artemis right, behind quiver
rev: ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ; thunderbolt
Click picture for a better, sharper version.areich11/08/11 at 13:25Steve E: Very desirable, great patina and details!
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Pisidia, Selge, gorgoneieon / Athena10mm, 0.95g
obv: facing gorgoneion
rev: helmeted head of Athena right astragalos behindareich10/05/11 at 05:48Randygeki(h2): Wow!
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Thrace, Chersonesos, hemidrachm14mm, 2.43g
obv: forepart of lion right, looking back over shoulder
rev: quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters, a pellet and a ? in opposite sunken quartersareich10/05/11 at 05:46Randygeki(h2): me too, great coin
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Thrace, Chersonesos, hemidrachm14mm, 2.43g
obv: forepart of lion right, looking back over shoulder
rev: quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters, a pellet and a ? in opposite sunken quartersareich10/05/11 at 02:51Pedja R: like this type
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Pisidia, Selge, gorgoneieon / Athena10mm, 0.95g
obv: facing gorgoneion
rev: helmeted head of Athena right astragalos behindareich10/04/11 at 16:37Julianus of Pannonia: Nice tiny coin
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Thrace, Chersonesos, hemidrachm13mm, 2.44g
obv: forepart of lion right, looking back over shoulder
rev: quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters, a pellet and an ivy leaf in opposite sunken quarters areich10/04/11 at 05:22Steve E: Nice stong punch, great addition!
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Lydia, Thyateira, Athena / eagle, AE1414mm, 1.37g
obv: helmeted bust of Athena, wearing Aegis right
rev: ΘYATEIPHNΩ[N?]; eagle standing facing, head rightareich09/20/11 at 05:21Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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Philipp II, AE19 (celtic imitation)19mm, 6.34g
obv: diademed head right
rev: XIΛIΠ...; horseman right, retrograde C below
ex H.D. Rauch
areich09/16/11 at 16:14areich: The colour in the picture is very close but still ...
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Mysia, Pitane, Roma / pentagram, AE161st-2nd century AD
16mm, 2.12g
obv: ΘΕΑ ΡΟΜΗ, draped bust of Roma, wearing crown of Isis right
rev: ΠΙΤΑΝΑΙΩΝ around round shield with pentagram
SNG von Aulock 1431areich09/10/11 at 03:48areich: Yes, for $$$! 
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Mysia, Pitane, Roma / pentagram, AE161st-2nd century AD
16mm, 2.12g
obv: ΘΕΑ ΡΟΜΗ, draped bust of Roma, wearing crown of Isis right
rev: ΠΙΤΑΝΑΙΩΝ around round shield with pentagram
SNG von Aulock 1431areich09/09/11 at 21:34ancientone: Unusual provincial. Can I have it?
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Phrygia, Trajanopolis, Demos / Hero, AE192nd century AD
19mm, 4.59g
obv: ΔH - MOC; draped bust of Demos right
rev: TPAIANOΠOΛITΩ - N; horseman on horse walking right, bipennis over shoulder
BMC Phrygia p. 426, 10; SNG von Aulock 4034 (different dies)
(von Aulock: Münzen und Städte Phrygiens 1372 (same dies))areich09/09/11 at 21:31ancientone: Beautiful Demos and reverse!
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Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles AE20-22317-289 BC
20-22mm, 9.16g
obv: ΣΩΤΕΙΡΑ; head of Artemis right, behind quiver
rev: ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ; thunderbolt
Click picture for a better, sharper version.areich08/31/11 at 13:46AZRobbo: Great Bronze!
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Aiolis, Kyme hemiobol, 480/450 BC8mm, 0.35g
obv: KY; head of eagle left
rev: incuse square of mill-sail pattern
BMC p. 105, 11 or 12, Klein 333 var (different placement of letters)areich08/29/11 at 23:33Bruno V.: A killer!
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Aiolis, Kyme hemiobol, 480/450 BC8mm, 0.35g
obv: KY; head of eagle left
rev: incuse square of mill-sail pattern
BMC p. 105, 11 or 12, Klein 333 var (different placement of letters)areich08/29/11 at 21:17Randygeki(h2): wow!
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Cilicia_Tarsos_Athena_Shield_obol_AR10_0_55g4th century BC
10mm, 0.55g
obv: helmeted head of Athena, facing slightly left
rev: Shield ornamented with thunderbolt
areich08/29/11 at 11:22areich: Now you tell me! 
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Cilicia_Tarsos_Athena_Shield_obol_AR10_0_55g4th century BC
10mm, 0.55g
obv: helmeted head of Athena, facing slightly left
rev: Shield ornamented with thunderbolt
areich08/29/11 at 10:31Bruno V.: Very charming and interesting!
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