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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
10 commentsMark R104/18/20 at 09:54Anaximander: Best I've seen: all faces visible, and no flat...
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
10 commentsMark R104/13/20 at 22:08Mark R1: Thanks Jay. Smile
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
10 commentsMark R104/12/20 at 23:34Jay GT4: Oh yeah! Great coin
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
10 commentsMark R104/12/20 at 22:07Mark R1: Thanks okidoki
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
10 commentsMark R104/11/20 at 19:05okidoki: excellent and stylistic
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
10 commentsMark R104/09/20 at 16:52Mark R1: Thank you Tracy. Hope you're surviving the sta...
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
10 commentsMark R104/09/20 at 15:21Tracy Aiello: Nice coin Mark
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GAUL. Armorican. Coriosolites. BI stater (21mm, 8h). Ca. 100-50 BCGAUL. Armorican. Coriosolites. BI stater (21mm, 8h). Ca. 100-50 BC. NGC Choice VF. Class I. Celticized head right / Stylized horse prancing right, boar right below. Seaby 12. De la Tour 6598.

Ex Malter Galleries, private sale with old dealer tag
2 commentsMark R103/26/20 at 17:08Stkp: Very nice
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IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 600-550 BC. EL third-stater or trite (13mm, 4.67 gm).IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 600-550 BC. EL third-stater or trite (13mm, 4.67 gm). NGC Fine 3/5 - 4/5. 'Primitive' bee, viewed from above / Two incuse squares of differing size, side by side, with rough interior surfaces. Karwiese Series II.1, Type 1.2 commentsMark R103/19/20 at 22:33Mark R1: Thanks Jay Laughing
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IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 600-550 BC. EL third-stater or trite (13mm, 4.67 gm).IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 600-550 BC. EL third-stater or trite (13mm, 4.67 gm). NGC Fine 3/5 - 4/5. 'Primitive' bee, viewed from above / Two incuse squares of differing size, side by side, with rough interior surfaces. Karwiese Series II.1, Type 1.2 commentsMark R103/19/20 at 19:21Jay GT4: Great early elektrum
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CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 188-125 BC. AR drachm (15mm, 11h). NGC XF★CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 188-125 BC. AR drachm (15mm, 11h). NGC XF★ , Fine Style. Plinthophoric series, Anaxidicus, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios right / ANAΞIΔIΚOΣ, rose with bud to right; hook to left, P-O flanking bloom, all within incuse square. BMC 246.2 commentsMark R103/12/20 at 20:05Jay GT4: Nice one Mark
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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX Soter II (116/5-107 BC). AR stater or tetradrachm (25mm, 12h). PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX Soter II (116/5-107 BC). AR stater or tetradrachm (25mm, 12h). NGC Choice VF, edge marks. Alexandria, dated Regnal Year 4 (114/3 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis tied around neck; dotted border / ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; L Δ (date) in left field, ΠA in right field, dotted border. Svoronos 1665 (Ptolemy X). SNG Copenhagen 349.3 commentsMark R103/06/20 at 20:57Grant H: love the eagle
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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX Soter II (116/5-107 BC). AR stater or tetradrachm (25mm, 12h). PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX Soter II (116/5-107 BC). AR stater or tetradrachm (25mm, 12h). NGC Choice VF, edge marks. Alexandria, dated Regnal Year 4 (114/3 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis tied around neck; dotted border / ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; L Δ (date) in left field, ΠA in right field, dotted border. Svoronos 1665 (Ptolemy X). SNG Copenhagen 349.3 commentsMark R103/06/20 at 17:33Mark R1: Thanks okidoki. Wink
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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX Soter II (116/5-107 BC). AR stater or tetradrachm (25mm, 12h). PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX Soter II (116/5-107 BC). AR stater or tetradrachm (25mm, 12h). NGC Choice VF, edge marks. Alexandria, dated Regnal Year 4 (114/3 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis tied around neck; dotted border / ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; L Δ (date) in left field, ΠA in right field, dotted border. Svoronos 1665 (Ptolemy X). SNG Copenhagen 349.3 commentsMark R103/06/20 at 17:17okidoki: very nice Very Happy
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SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes) (138-129 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.44 gm, 11h)SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes) (138-129 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.44 gm, 11h). XF. Antioch on the Orontes. Diademed head of Antiochus VII right, diadem ends falling straight behind; bead-and-reel border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY / EYEP-ΓETOY, Athena standing facing, head left, resting left hand on grounded shield decorated with gorgoneion, spear resting against arm, Nike in right hand extending wreath into border; ΔI monogram above A in outer left field, A in inner right field, all within laurel wreath. SC 2061.4f var. (reengraved control).

Note - the A in the right field has been recut over another letter, which appears to be an X or something similar.
3 commentsMark R103/02/20 at 10:27Anaximander: Beautiful. Massive. A++
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SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes) (138-129 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.44 gm, 11h)SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes) (138-129 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.44 gm, 11h). XF. Antioch on the Orontes. Diademed head of Antiochus VII right, diadem ends falling straight behind; bead-and-reel border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY / EYEP-ΓETOY, Athena standing facing, head left, resting left hand on grounded shield decorated with gorgoneion, spear resting against arm, Nike in right hand extending wreath into border; ΔI monogram above A in outer left field, A in inner right field, all within laurel wreath. SC 2061.4f var. (reengraved control).

Note - the A in the right field has been recut over another letter, which appears to be an X or something similar.
3 commentsMark R102/28/20 at 20:35Mark R1: Thank you Joe. Laughing
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SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes) (138-129 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.44 gm, 11h)SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes) (138-129 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.44 gm, 11h). XF. Antioch on the Orontes. Diademed head of Antiochus VII right, diadem ends falling straight behind; bead-and-reel border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY / EYEP-ΓETOY, Athena standing facing, head left, resting left hand on grounded shield decorated with gorgoneion, spear resting against arm, Nike in right hand extending wreath into border; ΔI monogram above A in outer left field, A in inner right field, all within laurel wreath. SC 2061.4f var. (reengraved control).

Note - the A in the right field has been recut over another letter, which appears to be an X or something similar.
3 commentsMark R102/28/20 at 17:33quadrans: Nice piece.. Smile
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PONTUS. Amisus. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator (ca. 85-65 BC). AE (20mm, 8.01 gm, 11h).PONTUS. Amisus. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator (ca. 85-65 BC). AE (20mm, 8.01 gm, 11h). AU. Laureate head of Zeus right / AMIΣOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head right, wings spread; ΓΘΔ monogram in left field. HGC 7, 245. SNG Black Sea 1220-1231.2 commentsMark R102/23/20 at 22:20Anaximander: By the gods, Zeus & Eagle!
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PONTUS. Amisus. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator (ca. 85-65 BC). AE (20mm, 8.01 gm, 11h).PONTUS. Amisus. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator (ca. 85-65 BC). AE (20mm, 8.01 gm, 11h). AU. Laureate head of Zeus right / AMIΣOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head right, wings spread; ΓΘΔ monogram in left field. HGC 7, 245. SNG Black Sea 1220-1231.2 commentsMark R102/23/20 at 19:17quadrans: Nice piece.. Smile
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EUBOEA. Euboean League. Ca. 304-290 BC. AR drachm (17mm, 3.57 gm, 11h). EUBOEA. Euboean League. Ca. 304-290 BC. AR drachm (17mm, 3.57 gm, 11h). VF. Head of the nymph Euboea left / EY, filleted head of bull right; cantharus to right. BCD Euboia 22. SNG Copenhagen -.3 commentsMark R102/15/20 at 00:19Tracy Aiello: Mark, another great coin. Very Happy
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EUBOEA. Euboean League. Ca. 304-290 BC. AR drachm (17mm, 3.57 gm, 11h). EUBOEA. Euboean League. Ca. 304-290 BC. AR drachm (17mm, 3.57 gm, 11h). VF. Head of the nymph Euboea left / EY, filleted head of bull right; cantharus to right. BCD Euboia 22. SNG Copenhagen -.3 commentsMark R102/14/20 at 19:52Anaximander: +++ Euboea is a highly collectible bunch: Chalkis,...
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EUBOEA. Euboean League. Ca. 304-290 BC. AR drachm (17mm, 3.57 gm, 11h). EUBOEA. Euboean League. Ca. 304-290 BC. AR drachm (17mm, 3.57 gm, 11h). VF. Head of the nymph Euboea left / EY, filleted head of bull right; cantharus to right. BCD Euboia 22. SNG Copenhagen -.3 commentsMark R102/14/20 at 19:40quadrans: Nice piece.. Smile
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PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Mithradates III (ca. 87-80 BC). AR drachm (19mm, 1h). PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Mithradates III (ca. 87-80 BC). AR drachm (19mm, 1h). NGC Choice XF. Ecbatana mint. Diademed bust of Mithradates III left, wearing tiara decorated with star / BAΣIΛEΩΣ-MEΓAΛOY-APΣAKOY-ΦIΛOΠATOPOΣ-AYTOKPATOΣ-EΠΙΦANOΣ-ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ, Archer (Arsaces I) seated right on throne, holding bow outward. Sellwood 31.5 (Orodes I).1 commentsMark R102/04/20 at 03:23quadrans: Nice
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Aegina. Ca. 525-480 BC. AR stater (20mm)SARONIC ISLANDS. Aegina. Ca. 525-480 BC. AR stater (20mm). NGC Choice Fine. Sea turtle, viewed from above, head turned sideways, with thin collar and row of five dots down center of shell / Large "skew pattern" incuse with five sunken compartments. HGC 6, 433. Meadows Group IIc.3 commentsMark R102/03/20 at 01:09Mark R1: Thank you guys
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Aegina. Ca. 525-480 BC. AR stater (20mm)SARONIC ISLANDS. Aegina. Ca. 525-480 BC. AR stater (20mm). NGC Choice Fine. Sea turtle, viewed from above, head turned sideways, with thin collar and row of five dots down center of shell / Large "skew pattern" incuse with five sunken compartments. HGC 6, 433. Meadows Group IIc.3 commentsMark R102/01/20 at 21:25quadrans: wow, great coin,
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Aegina. Ca. 525-480 BC. AR stater (20mm)SARONIC ISLANDS. Aegina. Ca. 525-480 BC. AR stater (20mm). NGC Choice Fine. Sea turtle, viewed from above, head turned sideways, with thin collar and row of five dots down center of shell / Large "skew pattern" incuse with five sunken compartments. HGC 6, 433. Meadows Group IIc.3 commentsMark R102/01/20 at 15:35Jay GT4: Nice turtle
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THRACE. Byzantium. Ca. late 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachm (35mm, 11h).THRACE. Byzantium. Ca. late 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachm (35mm, 11h). NGC VF. Name and types of Lysimachus of Thrace. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, wearing horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena seated left, Nike in right hand crowning royal name, left arm leaning on large grounded shield, transverse spear in background; MT monogram in inner left field, BY under seat, filleted trident left below ground line. Müller 168.
1 commentsMark R101/31/20 at 15:50Jay GT4: Great coin Mark
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CILICIA. Soloi. Balacros, as Satrap (ca. 333-323 BC). AR stater (24mm, 6h).CILICIA. Soloi. Balacros, as Satrap (ca. 333-323 BC). AR stater (24mm, 6h). NGC Choice XF, scratches. Baaltars seated left on backless throne, scepter surmounted by lotus in right hand; grain ear and grape bunch in left field, B in right field, Σ below strut / Draped bust of Athena facing, turned slightly left, wearing triple-crested helmet and necklace. SNG France 2, 197. SNG von Aulock 5873 var. (field marks).3 commentsMark R101/23/20 at 08:13shanxi: WOW !
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Corinth. Ca. 4th century BC. AR stater (24mm, 8.50 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5 Ca. 345-307 BC. Corinth. Ca. 4th century BC. AR stater (24mm, 8.50 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, light scratch. Ca. 345-307 BC. Pegasus flying left; ? below / Head of Athena left, wearing necklace and Corinthian helmet pushed back on head; astragalus behind. BCD Corinth -. Pegasi 400. Ravel 1039.
5 commentsMark R101/22/20 at 19:19Mark R1: Thanks guys.
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CILICIA. Soloi. Balacros, as Satrap (ca. 333-323 BC). AR stater (24mm, 6h).CILICIA. Soloi. Balacros, as Satrap (ca. 333-323 BC). AR stater (24mm, 6h). NGC Choice XF, scratches. Baaltars seated left on backless throne, scepter surmounted by lotus in right hand; grain ear and grape bunch in left field, B in right field, Σ below strut / Draped bust of Athena facing, turned slightly left, wearing triple-crested helmet and necklace. SNG France 2, 197. SNG von Aulock 5873 var. (field marks).3 commentsMark R101/22/20 at 18:16Mark R1: Thanks! I'm very attracted to Cilicia coins.
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CILICIA. Soloi. Balacros, as Satrap (ca. 333-323 BC). AR stater (24mm, 6h).CILICIA. Soloi. Balacros, as Satrap (ca. 333-323 BC). AR stater (24mm, 6h). NGC Choice XF, scratches. Baaltars seated left on backless throne, scepter surmounted by lotus in right hand; grain ear and grape bunch in left field, B in right field, Σ below strut / Draped bust of Athena facing, turned slightly left, wearing triple-crested helmet and necklace. SNG France 2, 197. SNG von Aulock 5873 var. (field marks).3 commentsMark R101/22/20 at 17:48Enodia: Lovely facing head!
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Corinth. Ca. 4th century BC. AR stater (24mm, 8.50 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5 Ca. 345-307 BC. Corinth. Ca. 4th century BC. AR stater (24mm, 8.50 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, light scratch. Ca. 345-307 BC. Pegasus flying left; ? below / Head of Athena left, wearing necklace and Corinthian helmet pushed back on head; astragalus behind. BCD Corinth -. Pegasi 400. Ravel 1039.
5 commentsMark R101/22/20 at 17:47Enodia: Very pretty
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Corinth. Ca. 4th century BC. AR stater (24mm, 8.50 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5 Ca. 345-307 BC. Corinth. Ca. 4th century BC. AR stater (24mm, 8.50 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, light scratch. Ca. 345-307 BC. Pegasus flying left; ? below / Head of Athena left, wearing necklace and Corinthian helmet pushed back on head; astragalus behind. BCD Corinth -. Pegasi 400. Ravel 1039.
5 commentsMark R101/22/20 at 12:43Tracy Aiello: Yes, wonderful toning indeed. Love the rainbow ton...
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Corinth. Ca. 4th century BC. AR stater (24mm, 8.50 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5 Ca. 345-307 BC. Corinth. Ca. 4th century BC. AR stater (24mm, 8.50 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, light scratch. Ca. 345-307 BC. Pegasus flying left; ? below / Head of Athena left, wearing necklace and Corinthian helmet pushed back on head; astragalus behind. BCD Corinth -. Pegasi 400. Ravel 1039.
5 commentsMark R101/21/20 at 21:05okidoki: wonderful toning
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Corinth. Ca. 4th century BC. AR stater (24mm, 8.50 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5 Ca. 345-307 BC. Corinth. Ca. 4th century BC. AR stater (24mm, 8.50 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, light scratch. Ca. 345-307 BC. Pegasus flying left; ? below / Head of Athena left, wearing necklace and Corinthian helmet pushed back on head; astragalus behind. BCD Corinth -. Pegasi 400. Ravel 1039.
5 commentsMark R101/21/20 at 19:35quadrans: Great coin Smile, and details,
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PERSIS KINGDOM. Uncertain King (ca. mid-2nd century BC). AR drachm (17mm, 4.11 gm, 3h)PERSIS KINGDOM. Uncertain King (ca. mid-2nd century BC). AR drachm (17mm, 4.11 gm, 3h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5. Head of uncertain king right with short beard, wearing diadem and kyrbasia adorned with eagle / Fire temple, Ahura-Mazda above; king standing right at left; vexillum standard surmounted by eagle to right. cf. Sunrise 578 (hemidrachm). cf. Alram 552 (same).3 commentsMark R101/20/20 at 21:51Mark R1: Thanks
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PERSIS KINGDOM. Uncertain King (ca. mid-2nd century BC). AR drachm (17mm, 4.11 gm, 3h)PERSIS KINGDOM. Uncertain King (ca. mid-2nd century BC). AR drachm (17mm, 4.11 gm, 3h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5. Head of uncertain king right with short beard, wearing diadem and kyrbasia adorned with eagle / Fire temple, Ahura-Mazda above; king standing right at left; vexillum standard surmounted by eagle to right. cf. Sunrise 578 (hemidrachm). cf. Alram 552 (same).3 commentsMark R101/18/20 at 06:46shanxi: impressive portrait
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PERSIS KINGDOM. Uncertain King (ca. mid-2nd century BC). AR drachm (17mm, 4.11 gm, 3h)PERSIS KINGDOM. Uncertain King (ca. mid-2nd century BC). AR drachm (17mm, 4.11 gm, 3h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5. Head of uncertain king right with short beard, wearing diadem and kyrbasia adorned with eagle / Fire temple, Ahura-Mazda above; king standing right at left; vexillum standard surmounted by eagle to right. cf. Sunrise 578 (hemidrachm). cf. Alram 552 (same).3 commentsMark R101/17/20 at 21:56quadrans: Wow, nice piece.. Smile
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THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h)THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Lampsacus, 297-281 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena enthroned left, Nike in right hand crowning royal name, resting left arm on shield decorated with gorgoneion boss, transverse spear beyond; aplustre to outer left, monogram to inner left. Thompson 48.4 commentsMark R112/18/19 at 17:38Enodia: Amazing detail.
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Ephesos AR Drachm ca 202-150 BC. EF. Magistrate Archigenes. Bee - Stag. EFGrade: EF | Abbreviations
Obverse: E-Φ, bee with straight wings, border of dots.
Reverse: APXIΓENH. Stag standing right, palm tree behind.

Excellent exemplar of ephesian drachm, in EF condition, very few circullated, conserving full details in both sides and very bold reliefs. Toned silver.

Scarce magistrate (only TWO coins auctioned in the last 19 years).

Numismatic Chronicle 1881, p.20. Ephesus mint, circa 202-150 BC. 3,6 g - 17 mm
4 commentsMark R112/18/19 at 17:36Enodia: Beautiful coin!
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THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h)THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Lampsacus, 297-281 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena enthroned left, Nike in right hand crowning royal name, resting left arm on shield decorated with gorgoneion boss, transverse spear beyond; aplustre to outer left, monogram to inner left. Thompson 48.4 commentsMark R112/17/19 at 14:33NORMAN K: a real beauty
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THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h)THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Lampsacus, 297-281 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena enthroned left, Nike in right hand crowning royal name, resting left arm on shield decorated with gorgoneion boss, transverse spear beyond; aplustre to outer left, monogram to inner left. Thompson 48.4 commentsMark R112/15/19 at 00:15Mark R1: Thanks Jay. Very Happy
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THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h)THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Lampsacus, 297-281 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena enthroned left, Nike in right hand crowning royal name, resting left arm on shield decorated with gorgoneion boss, transverse spear beyond; aplustre to outer left, monogram to inner left. Thompson 48.4 commentsMark R112/14/19 at 10:41Jay GT4: Great coin Mark
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CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC.CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 6.48 g, 9h). Warrior on horseback right, holding shield and spear; DI above; APO[LL/WNIOS] in two lines below / Phalanthos riding dolphin left, head facing with flowing chlamys around left arm, holding trident in right hand; crowning Nike to left; waves below. Vlasto 894-898; HN Italy 1038. Lustrous4 commentsMark R112/06/19 at 01:34Mark R1: Thanks!
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CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC.CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 6.48 g, 9h). Warrior on horseback right, holding shield and spear; DI above; APO[LL/WNIOS] in two lines below / Phalanthos riding dolphin left, head facing with flowing chlamys around left arm, holding trident in right hand; crowning Nike to left; waves below. Vlasto 894-898; HN Italy 1038. Lustrous4 commentsMark R112/05/19 at 17:47Enodia: Beautiful specimen! These 3rd century types are u...
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Ephesos AR Drachm ca 202-150 BC. EF. Magistrate Archigenes. Bee - Stag. EFGrade: EF | Abbreviations
Obverse: E-Φ, bee with straight wings, border of dots.
Reverse: APXIΓENH. Stag standing right, palm tree behind.

Excellent exemplar of ephesian drachm, in EF condition, very few circullated, conserving full details in both sides and very bold reliefs. Toned silver.

Scarce magistrate (only TWO coins auctioned in the last 19 years).

Numismatic Chronicle 1881, p.20. Ephesus mint, circa 202-150 BC. 3,6 g - 17 mm
4 commentsMark R112/01/19 at 20:19Tracy Aiello: Mark, I agree with Jay. The coins from Ephesos cer...
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Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (17mm, 1h)INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (17mm, 1h). NGC XF, brushed. Uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY, diademed, heroically nude bust of Menander left, seen from behind, aegis over left shoulder, hurling javelin with right hand / Maharajasa tratasara Menamdrasa (Kharosthi), Athena standing facing, head right, aegis on extended left arm, brandishing thunderbolt with right hand; monogram in left field. HGC 12, 188. Bopearachchi 6c.1 commentsMark R112/01/19 at 20:15Tracy Aiello: Magnificent.
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CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 250-200 BC. AR didrachm (20mm, 12h)CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 250-200 BC. AR didrachm (20mm, 12h). NGC Choice XF. Timotheus, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing, turned slightly right, hair parted in center and swept to either side / ΤΙΜΟΘΕΟΣ, rose with single bud on tendril to right; herm left to left, P-O flanking stem, dotted border, all in incuse circle. HGC 6, 1439. Ashton 209.1 commentsMark R111/29/19 at 18:13Enodia: A beautiful example, with a golden tone befitting ...
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Ephesos AR Drachm ca 202-150 BC. EF. Magistrate Archigenes. Bee - Stag. EFGrade: EF | Abbreviations
Obverse: E-Φ, bee with straight wings, border of dots.
Reverse: APXIΓENH. Stag standing right, palm tree behind.

Excellent exemplar of ephesian drachm, in EF condition, very few circullated, conserving full details in both sides and very bold reliefs. Toned silver.

Scarce magistrate (only TWO coins auctioned in the last 19 years).

Numismatic Chronicle 1881, p.20. Ephesus mint, circa 202-150 BC. 3,6 g - 17 mm
4 commentsMark R111/28/19 at 23:58Mark R1: Thanks Jay. Visiting Ephesos in May and thought I ...
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Ephesos AR Drachm ca 202-150 BC. EF. Magistrate Archigenes. Bee - Stag. EFGrade: EF | Abbreviations
Obverse: E-Φ, bee with straight wings, border of dots.
Reverse: APXIΓENH. Stag standing right, palm tree behind.

Excellent exemplar of ephesian drachm, in EF condition, very few circullated, conserving full details in both sides and very bold reliefs. Toned silver.

Scarce magistrate (only TWO coins auctioned in the last 19 years).

Numismatic Chronicle 1881, p.20. Ephesus mint, circa 202-150 BC. 3,6 g - 17 mm
4 commentsMark R111/28/19 at 20:30Jay GT4: Fantastic Mark
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ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachmATTICA. Athens. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachm (34mm, 16.94 gm, 12h). NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5, brushed, die shift. New Style coinage, ca. 148/7 BC, Ammo(nius) and Dio-, magistrates. Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with a vine scroll, Pegasus above solid upturned cheek flap / A-ΘE / AM/MΩ / ΔIO, owl standing facing on overturned amphora; kerchnos in left field, A below, all within wreath. Thompson 101a. 4 commentsMark R110/29/19 at 18:59Anaximander: Lustrous! (Great photo too) Cool
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CILICIA. Celenderis. Ca. 425-350 BC. AR staterCILICIA. Celenderis. Ca. 425-350 BC. AR stater (20mm, 10.84 gm, 3h). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5. Persic standard, ca. 425-400 BC. Youthful nude male rider, reins in right hand, kentron in left, dismounting from horse prancing left; A below / KEΛ, goat with long whiskers kneeling left, head right; two long stalks above, one terminating in flower, the other in large ivy leaf, all in incuse circle. SNG France 2, 46.2 commentsMark R109/27/19 at 23:41Tracy Aiello: That is magnificent.
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CILICIA. Celenderis. Ca. 425-350 BC. AR staterCILICIA. Celenderis. Ca. 425-350 BC. AR stater (20mm, 10.84 gm, 3h). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5. Persic standard, ca. 425-400 BC. Youthful nude male rider, reins in right hand, kentron in left, dismounting from horse prancing left; A below / KEΛ, goat with long whiskers kneeling left, head right; two long stalks above, one terminating in flower, the other in large ivy leaf, all in incuse circle. SNG France 2, 46.2 commentsMark R109/27/19 at 19:57Jay GT4: Great one Mark
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ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachmATTICA. Athens. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachm (34mm, 16.94 gm, 12h). NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5, brushed, die shift. New Style coinage, ca. 148/7 BC, Ammo(nius) and Dio-, magistrates. Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with a vine scroll, Pegasus above solid upturned cheek flap / A-ΘE / AM/MΩ / ΔIO, owl standing facing on overturned amphora; kerchnos in left field, A below, all within wreath. Thompson 101a. 4 commentsMark R109/11/19 at 03:55Jay GT4: Very nice!
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ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachmATTICA. Athens. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachm (34mm, 16.94 gm, 12h). NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5, brushed, die shift. New Style coinage, ca. 148/7 BC, Ammo(nius) and Dio-, magistrates. Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with a vine scroll, Pegasus above solid upturned cheek flap / A-ΘE / AM/MΩ / ΔIO, owl standing facing on overturned amphora; kerchnos in left field, A below, all within wreath. Thompson 101a. 4 commentsMark R109/10/19 at 19:58Mat: Amazing owl
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ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachmATTICA. Athens. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachm (34mm, 16.94 gm, 12h). NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5, brushed, die shift. New Style coinage, ca. 148/7 BC, Ammo(nius) and Dio-, magistrates. Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with a vine scroll, Pegasus above solid upturned cheek flap / A-ΘE / AM/MΩ / ΔIO, owl standing facing on overturned amphora; kerchnos in left field, A below, all within wreath. Thompson 101a. 4 commentsMark R109/10/19 at 16:30Tracy Aiello: Gorgeous.
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Syracuse Fourth Democracy (289 - 287 B.C.)Numismatic evidence suggests that republican government existed for a few years between the death of Agathokles and Hicetas' assumption of power; this is sometimes referred to as the Fourth Democracy (289 - 287 B.C.). GB88303. Bronze AE 22, Calciati II p. , 148 Ds 59/1, cf. SNG Cop 782 (uncertain control), HGC 2 148 (R2) var. (∆ vice thunderbolt), SNG ANS -, gVF, superb style, well centered on a tight flan cutting off the obverse legend, brown patina, some hard green encrustation, Syracuse, Sicily mint, weight 8.524g, maximum diameter 21.7mm, die axis 270o, 289 - 288 B.C.; obverse DIOΣ EΛEYΘEPOY, laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios left, thunderbolt behind; reverse thunderbolt with four wings, ΣYPAK/OΣIΩN in two lines, above and below; ex CNG e-auction 233 (26 May 2010), lot 110; ex Harlan J. Berk.4 commentsMark R109/05/19 at 17:43Anaximander: Great portrait and interesting description!
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MITHRIDATES VI of PONTUS AE19. EF-/VF+. Amisos mint.Obverse:Aegis with gorgoneion
Reverse:Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm branch. Monogram and mint legend AMIΣΟΥ in field.

Very good exemplar of this popular issue, in EF-/VF+ condition, conserving complete details in both sides and precious dark green patina totally natural. Uncommon in this condition.

SNG BM 1177-1191. Amisos mint, circa 105-85 b.C. 8,35 g - 19 mm
1 commentsMark R107/29/19 at 18:24ickster: Nice example. These are usually pretty worn with d...
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Antiochos III Drachm
Drachm of Antiochos III the Great. Bust of Antiochos in obverse and elephant walking to right in reverse. Legend BASILEWS ANTIOXOY in reverse. Monogram in right field. References: SC 1065.6; HGC 9, 453a.
1 commentsMark R107/29/19 at 18:11quadrans: I like this one...
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MARONEIA (Thrace) AR Tetradrachm. EF-/VF+. DyonisosObverse: Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath.
Reverse: ΔIONYΣOY ΣΩTHPOΣ / MAPΩNITΩN, Dionysos standing slightly left, holding grape bunch and narthex stalks; in fields, two monograms.

Very nice exemplar, in EF-/VF+, conserving complete details in both sides, including a precious head of the god Dyonisos. Quality silver.

BMC 252. Maroneia (Thrace) mint, circa late 2nd to early 1st Century BC. 16,6 g - 31 mm
1 commentsMark R107/29/19 at 18:10quadrans: Nice piece.. Smile
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LYCIAN LEAGUE. Masicytes. Ca. 32-30 BC.LYCIAN LEAGUE. Masicytes. Ca. 32-30 BC. AR hemidrachm (15mm, 1.78 gm, 12h). XF. Head of Apollo right, wearing taenia / ΛΥΚΙΩΝ, cithara; M-A/Σ-I across fields, all within incuse square. RPC I 3304. Troxell, LL, 104-109. 1 commentsMark R107/26/19 at 20:03Robert L3: Outstanding.
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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos VI Dionysos. 144-142 BC. SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos VI Dionysos. 144-142 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 4.23 g, 1h). Antioch on the Orontes mint. Dated SE 169 (144/3 BC). Radiate and diademed head right / Apollo, testing arrow and resting hand on bow, seated left on omphalos; Φ between Apollo’s feet, [Θ]ΞP (date) and ΣT[A] in exergue. SC 2002.1a; HGC 9, 1036a; DCA 182. Beautifully toned and lustrous.1 commentsMark R107/09/19 at 17:27quadrans: Nice piece.. Smile
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CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC.CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 6.48 g, 9h). Warrior on horseback right, holding shield and spear; DI above; APO[LL/WNIOS] in two lines below / Phalanthos riding dolphin left, head facing with flowing chlamys around left arm, holding trident in right hand; crowning Nike to left; waves below. Vlasto 894-898; HN Italy 1038. Lustrous4 commentsMark R107/09/19 at 12:28Mark R1: Thanks Jay. I’m glad you like it.
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PAEONIA. Patraos. Circa 335-315 BC. AR TetradrachmKINGS of PAEONIA. Patraos. Circa 335-315 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26 mm, 12.62 g, 8h). Lustrous EF. Damastion mint(?). Laureate head of Apollo right / Warrior on horse rearing right, spearing enemy warrior who defends with shield and spear. Paeonian Hoard 434. Superb EF with unusually well struck up types. Irregular flan (not clipped or cut1 commentsMark R107/09/19 at 03:12Jay GT4: Fantastic reverse and I like the effect of the dou...
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CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC.CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 6.48 g, 9h). Warrior on horseback right, holding shield and spear; DI above; APO[LL/WNIOS] in two lines below / Phalanthos riding dolphin left, head facing with flowing chlamys around left arm, holding trident in right hand; crowning Nike to left; waves below. Vlasto 894-898; HN Italy 1038. Lustrous4 commentsMark R107/09/19 at 03:10Jay GT4: You get been busy! Great coin
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Macedonia, Terone, Tetrobol, 424-422 BCMacedonia, Terone, Tetrobol, 424-422 BC, , Silver, HGC:3.1-696
Oinochoe
Quadripartite incuse square
T - E
CARACTERISTICS
COIN CONDITION COMMENTS high relief
PATINA dark patina
PATINA ancient patina
FLAN well-centered flan
COMPOSITION Silver
DIAMETER 15
DENOMINATION Tetrobol
YEAR 424-422 BC
GREECE PROVINCE Macedonia
HGC 3.1-696
GREEK COIN THEME Terone
1 commentsMark R107/05/19 at 04:03quadrans: Nice piece.. Smile
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Acarnania, Leucas, Stater, Leukas, EF(40-45), Silver, Pozzi:1317vCOIN CONDITION EF(40-45)
MAIN CATEGORY Coins
COMPOSITION Silver
WEIGHT (GRAMS) 7.90
DENOMINATION Stater
GREECE PROVINCE Akarnania
GREEK COIN THEME Leucas
POZZI 1317v
MINT NAME Leukas
3 commentsMark R107/03/19 at 05:22Pekka K: ΦΙΛΑΝΔΡΟ&#...
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Mysia, Parion, Hemidrachm, Variety, , Silver, SNG France:--Coin, Mysia, Parion, 4th century BC, Hemidrachm, , Silver, SNG France:--
Bull standing left, head reverted; pellet between hind legs
Facing gorgoneion
rare variety with pellet between hind legs
CARACTERISTICS
COIN RARITY rare variety
COMPOSITION Silver
GREECE PROVINCE Mysia
DIAMETER 12.5
DENOMINATION Hemidrachm
GREEK COIN THEME Parion
1 commentsMark R107/03/19 at 03:12Tracy Aiello: Very nice!
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Acarnania, Leucas, Stater, Leukas, EF(40-45), Silver, Pozzi:1317vCOIN CONDITION EF(40-45)
MAIN CATEGORY Coins
COMPOSITION Silver
WEIGHT (GRAMS) 7.90
DENOMINATION Stater
GREECE PROVINCE Akarnania
GREEK COIN THEME Leucas
POZZI 1317v
MINT NAME Leukas
3 commentsMark R107/02/19 at 22:25Jay GT4: Sweet!
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PAMPHYLIA. Side. Ca. 5th century BC. AR stater (18mm, 10.81 gm, 9h)PAMPHYLIA. Side. Ca. 5th century BC. AR stater (18mm, 10.81 gm, 9h). About VF. Ca. 430-400 BC. Pomegranate, beaded border / Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, all within shallow incuse square. SNG France 628-9. SNG von Aulock 4765. 3 commentsMark R106/22/19 at 12:55Mark R1: Thanks guys!
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ARCADIA. Cleitor. Ca. 370-350 BC. AR obol (12mm, 0.85 gm, 3h). ARCADIA. Cleitor. Ca. 370-350 BC. AR obol (12mm, 0.85 gm, 3h). NGC MS 4/5 - 3/5. Head of Athena right wearing crested Attic helmet with upturned cheek flap; Λ behind / Κ-Λ-H, horse galloping right, trailing rein. BCD Peloponnesos 1420-1. 2 commentsMark R106/22/19 at 01:14Mark R1: Thanks! I like it too..
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ARCADIA. Cleitor. Ca. 370-350 BC. AR obol (12mm, 0.85 gm, 3h). ARCADIA. Cleitor. Ca. 370-350 BC. AR obol (12mm, 0.85 gm, 3h). NGC MS 4/5 - 3/5. Head of Athena right wearing crested Attic helmet with upturned cheek flap; Λ behind / Κ-Λ-H, horse galloping right, trailing rein. BCD Peloponnesos 1420-1. 2 commentsMark R106/21/19 at 23:52quadrans: Wow, nice piece.. Smile
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PAMPHYLIA. Side. Ca. 5th century BC. AR stater (18mm, 10.81 gm, 9h)PAMPHYLIA. Side. Ca. 5th century BC. AR stater (18mm, 10.81 gm, 9h). About VF. Ca. 430-400 BC. Pomegranate, beaded border / Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, all within shallow incuse square. SNG France 628-9. SNG von Aulock 4765. 3 commentsMark R106/21/19 at 23:52quadrans: Great piece ..I like it..Smile
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. mid-5th century BC. AR stater PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. mid-5th century BC. AR stater (19mm, 10.79 gm). Choice VF, Fine Style. Ca. 465-430 BC. Helmeted nude hoplite advancing right, spear forward in right hand, oval shield in left / Triskeles clockwise within incuse square. cf. Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 429 (26 September 2018), lot 167, otherwise unpublished. Fine style for the series. 2 commentsMark R106/21/19 at 17:44Mark R1: Yeah I see a lot of these and this one had some ni...
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. mid-5th century BC. AR stater PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. mid-5th century BC. AR stater (19mm, 10.79 gm). Choice VF, Fine Style. Ca. 465-430 BC. Helmeted nude hoplite advancing right, spear forward in right hand, oval shield in left / Triskeles clockwise within incuse square. cf. Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 429 (26 September 2018), lot 167, otherwise unpublished. Fine style for the series. 2 commentsMark R106/21/19 at 12:44Jay GT4: Great detail in the face and helmet. Classic coin
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PAMPHYLIA. Side. Ca. 5th century BC. AR stater (18mm, 10.81 gm, 9h)PAMPHYLIA. Side. Ca. 5th century BC. AR stater (18mm, 10.81 gm, 9h). About VF. Ca. 430-400 BC. Pomegranate, beaded border / Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, all within shallow incuse square. SNG France 628-9. SNG von Aulock 4765. 3 commentsMark R106/20/19 at 21:37Tracy Aiello: Great coin.
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Argolis. Argos AR Hemidrachm / WolfAttribution: BCD Peloponnesos 1177
Date: 90-40BC
Obverse: Forepart of wolf left
Reverse: Large A, eagle standing right below
Size: 13.66 mm
Weight: 1.91 grams
Description: VF off center strike
3 commentsMark R106/20/19 at 01:01Mark R1: Thanks guys
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Bruttium Kroton AR Nomos / TripodAttribution: SNG ANS 264
Date: 480-430 BC
Obverse: Tripod with legs terminating in lions feet
Reverse: Incuse of obverse
Size: 19.07mm
Weight: 7.94 grams
Description: A nice nomos with sharp detail
2 commentsMark R106/19/19 at 20:15quadrans: Another nice piece Laughing
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Thrace. PANTIKAPAION. Ae 21. 310-303 B.C.Obverse: Bearded head of Satyr (or Pan) right.

Reverse: Forepart of griffin left, sturgeon below.

Weight: 6.91 grams.

Diameter: 21.69 mm.
3 commentsMark R106/19/19 at 20:15quadrans: Interesting piece..
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Baktria, Indo-Greek kingdom. MENANDER I Soter AR Drachm. EF+. Bust to left holding spear.Obverse: Diademed heroic bust of Menander I to left, seen from behind, wearing aegis over the shoulder and brandishing spear.
Reverse: Athena Alkidemos advancing left, shield decorated with aegis over the arm, hurling thunderbolt; monogram to right; Karosthi inscription around.

Issued by the mythic king Menander I, the most powerful ruler of the indo-greek kingdom of Baktria and the first western ruler to be converted to Buda´s faith.

EF+ condition, practically uncirculated, conserving absolutely full details in both sides, very bold relief and high-quality silver.

Bopearachchi 7B. Circa 155-130 b.C. 2.4 g - 16.5 mm
5 commentsMark R106/19/19 at 20:15quadrans: Great piece ..I like it..Smile
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Argolis. Argos AR Hemidrachm / WolfAttribution: BCD Peloponnesos 1177
Date: 90-40BC
Obverse: Forepart of wolf left
Reverse: Large A, eagle standing right below
Size: 13.66 mm
Weight: 1.91 grams
Description: VF off center strike
3 commentsMark R106/19/19 at 20:14quadrans: Wow, nice piece.. Smile
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Argolis. Argos AR Hemidrachm / WolfAttribution: BCD Peloponnesos 1177
Date: 90-40BC
Obverse: Forepart of wolf left
Reverse: Large A, eagle standing right below
Size: 13.66 mm
Weight: 1.91 grams
Description: VF off center strike
3 commentsMark R106/18/19 at 19:44Tracy Aiello: That is a great reverse.
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Lucania. Metapontum AR Nomos / Barley EarAttribution: HN Italy 1589
Date: 340-330 BC
Obverse: Wreathed head of Demeter left
Reverse: META, Ear of barley with leaf to left, Griffin above leaf
Size: 18.72 mm
Weight: 7.16 grams
Description: VF.
1 commentsMark R106/18/19 at 02:33Jay GT4: Great reverse
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Bruttium Kroton AR Nomos / TripodAttribution: SNG ANS 264
Date: 480-430 BC
Obverse: Tripod with legs terminating in lions feet
Reverse: Incuse of obverse
Size: 19.07mm
Weight: 7.94 grams
Description: A nice nomos with sharp detail
2 commentsMark R106/18/19 at 02:32Jay GT4: Classic Kroton
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THESSALIAN LEAGUE AR Drachm. VF+. Apollo - Athena Itonia.Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo to right; to left, monogram of ΛΕΥ.
Reverse: ΘΕΣΣΑ / ΛΩΝ. Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear with her right hand and extending shield in her left; in field to left and right, Α-Ν.

Very nice thessalian drachm, in VF+ condition.

BMC 41, SNG Munich 212. Thessalian mint, Second half 2nd century BC. 4,1 g - 19 mm
2 commentsMark R106/16/19 at 21:11Mark R1: Thanks
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THESSALIAN LEAGUE AR Drachm. VF+. Apollo - Athena Itonia.Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo to right; to left, monogram of ΛΕΥ.
Reverse: ΘΕΣΣΑ / ΛΩΝ. Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear with her right hand and extending shield in her left; in field to left and right, Α-Ν.

Very nice thessalian drachm, in VF+ condition.

BMC 41, SNG Munich 212. Thessalian mint, Second half 2nd century BC. 4,1 g - 19 mm
2 commentsMark R106/10/19 at 20:34Tracy Aiello: Very nice.
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PERGAMON (Mysia) AE18. EF-/EF. Athena Nikoforos - Trophy of arms.Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right.
Reverse: AΘHNAΣ NIKHΦOΡOΥ. Trophy of arms.

Excellent exemplar of pergamente bronze, in EF-/EF condition (very few circullated), conserving full details in both sides, very bold reliefs checkable at photo and precious green patina.

SNG Cop 396. Pergamon mint, 2nd Century b.C. 6,9 g - 18 mm
1 commentsMark R106/09/19 at 17:54Christian T: Incredible state of preservation, especially for a...
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PERGAMON (Mysia) AE16. EF. Athena - Heads of Bull. Circa 310-282 BC.Obverse: Helmeted and laureate head of Athena left.
Reverse: ΠEΡΓA. Confronted heads of bulls; ivy leaf above.

EF condition, conserving full details in both sides, very bold reliefs and a nice green patina totally natural.

SNG BN 1577-85 var. Pergamon (Mysia), Circa 310-282 BC. 4,0 g - 16 mm
1 commentsMark R106/09/19 at 08:33shanxi: nice
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ISTROS AR Drachm. EF-/EF. Eagle over Dolphin.Obverse: Facing male heads, the left inverted
Reverse: IΣTPIH. Sea-eagle left, grasping dolphin with talons.

in EF-/EF condition, conserving full details in both sides, very bold reliefs and high quality silver.

SNG BM Black Sea 237. Istros (Thrace) mint, 400-350 BC. 5,0 g - 17,5 mm
3 commentsMark R106/09/19 at 03:18Jay GT4: Sweet!
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ISTROS AR Drachm. EF-/EF. Eagle over Dolphin.Obverse: Facing male heads, the left inverted
Reverse: IΣTPIH. Sea-eagle left, grasping dolphin with talons.

in EF-/EF condition, conserving full details in both sides, very bold reliefs and high quality silver.

SNG BM Black Sea 237. Istros (Thrace) mint, 400-350 BC. 5,0 g - 17,5 mm
3 commentsMark R106/08/19 at 22:15Mark R1: Thanks
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