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Apulian Black Glaze Lekythos. Ex Toledo Museum of Art 1912, ca. Late 4th Century BC. With a slightly rounded body, notched foot, and slender neck flaring to a wide flat lip. Single handle joining the neck and body. Ex Professor George N. Olcott, Columbia University, 189901912 (Olcott collection no. S 1672 and T-13); purchased from estate of Prof. Olcott, through his widow Zita Olcott, by Toledo Museum of Art in 1912, Accession no. 1912.1237. H. 7 5/8" (19.4 cm)..
paul188810/01/23 at 16:05Kamnaskires: Outstanding piece, and great provenance. Congrats.
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Ghorids of Ghazna, Mohamed Bin Sam1193-1206 AD
AR jital, 15 mm, 3.26 grams, 0 degrees
Bamiyan? mint according to Tye
O: Horseman right, holding standard. Sri Hamirah ("Amir") around
R: Bull standing left, partial Sri Mahamada Sama in Nagari
Ref: Tye 164
Notes: High quality silver coin from the famous Muslim Ghorid conqueror of Delhi - the silver is debased, but excellent quality metal, rare this nice. That note is from the dealer. I would add that I really like the “Indian” bull and horseman jitals. This one feels and looks really nice in-hand. Bamiyan is west of Kabul and south of Balkh. I did a tour in Afghanistan, mostly in Ghazni province.
Ex-Jim Fishman, August 2023Virgil H08/17/23 at 01:48Kamnaskires: Great example of the type.
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BCC MA46 Nemesis Bronze FigurineBronze Figurine of Nemesis
Roman 1st-early 3rd Century CE
Solid cast bronze statuette of Nemesis,
wearing stephane and long chiton?, right
hand clasped to drapery at neck, head
facing downward, both arms bare. In her
left hand she cradles the cubit measure.
There are no obvious seam lines. The
bottom footing is flat, allowing the figure
to stand alone. A similar representation of
Nemesis may be found on provincial coins of
Julia Domna, 194-217 CE, minted in the nearby
Roman colony of Aelia Capitolina (Meshorer 83).
Matsson's Gods, Goddesses and Heroes notes
that the original sense of Nemesis was not so
much revenge as the "distributor of fortune -
it might be either good or bad fortune" and
that she "apportioned to each man according
to his deserts."
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=89383.0
Height: 4.2cm. Weight: approx. 18.5gm.
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1975
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)v-drome07/29/23 at 03:26Kamnaskires: Outstanding. Museum quality.
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Elymais - Phraates, Eagle, Van't Haaff Type 14.2, Subtype 1-3a - Plate CoinKingdom of Elymais
Phraates
Early-Mid 2nd Cent AD
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Facing Bust in Tiara with left & right Pellets in Crescent; 1 Crossbar
Rev.: Eagle with spread wings ;Talons foreward
Æ, 3.41 g, 15 mm
Ref.: Van't Haaff Type 14.2, Subtype 1-3a THIS COIN
Ex Van't Haaff Collectionshanxi01/30/23 at 13:55Robert L3: Outstanding for the type.
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Kamnaskires VCirca 54/3-33/2 BC
AR Drachm, 16mm, 3.46 grams, 180 degrees
Seleukeia on the Hedyphon mint. Uncertain SE date.
O: Diademed and draped bust left; [to right, star above anchor]
R: Diademed head left; [date in exergue].
Ref: van't Haaff Type 9.1.2-6A; Alram 464; Sunrise 483.
Notes: Toned, porosity. Near VF. Regarding the van't Haaff attribution, I believe it is certainly Type 9.1.2, I am not so sure it is 6A because the beard is not as long on my coin. Plus, the mintmark is off flan or obscured. For now, I am going with CNG's attribution for lack of a better one from my perusal of van't Haaff.
Ex-CNG eAuction 528, Lot 222Virgil H12/16/22 at 03:12Robert L3: Congrats on the Elymaean AR. Nice addition.
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Nezak Shahis of Kapisa-Gandhara, Anonymous Napki MalikHunnic Tribes, Nezak Huns
Anonymous Napki Malik coinage
circa AD 484/90-500/15
BI Drachm, 26 mm, 3.24 grams, 90 degrees
O: Vondrovec š-group (late style). Bust to right, wearing winged crown surmounted by crescent and bull's head; Pahlavi legend.
R: Fire altar flanked by attendants; wheel above each attendant.
Ref: Vondrovec [Göbl, Hunnen] Type 222 (early style)
Notes: Another reference is from the new book by Waleed Ziad, In the Treasure Room of the Sakra King: Votive Coinage From Gandharan Shrines. This coin would be Zaid 1.1.1 (not sure how to reference this book). Another interesting thing about the bust on the obverse is the depiction of cranial deformation, a characteristic feature of the Alkhan period.
Good Very Fine.
Ex-Roma Numismatics Auction XXV Day 1, Lot 652, Sept 2022; From the JTB Numismatic Collection - collector's ticket included;
Ex Archytas Collection.Virgil H10/05/22 at 02:04Robert L3: Outstanding.
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Orodes IVSecond half of 2nd cent AD
AE15 mm drachm, 2.95 g, 0°
O: Bust facing forward wearing diadem band, with large hair tuft on top and sides of head, pellet border
R: Bust of Artemis left, wearing low tiara with crest of dots; to right, anchor with one crossbar on top, pellet border
Ref: van't Haaff 17.2.1-1
Ex-CNG eAuction 519 Lot 272Virgil H08/09/22 at 14:08Robert L3: All of your Elymaeans are great, but this one is e...
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Weapon - Spear Head - 2nd century AD - Germanic / MarcomannicGermanic iron spearhead.
This iron spear head has the rounded leaf form and high central ridge of a Germanic piece was found in Slovakia.
Dating is uncertain. It likely dates to the 1st or 2nd century AD.
It may have been a Marcomanni weapon.
It is 32 cm long (almost 13"), 5.2 cm at its widest, and has a shaft that held a 21 mm diameter wooden haft.
It had some of its edging restored (nicks were filled in with a black epoxy) by a previous owner, reportedly in the mid-20th century.
References:
JRMES 16, 2008, page 32, fig. 1 a+e, in Przeworsk culture (pre-Vandals), circa 1st c AD.SC04/17/22 at 03:03Robert L3: Awesome piece.
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Vologases VI ( 208 - 226 A.D.)Billon Tetradrachm
O: Bust left with long, tapered beard wearing tiara with hooks on crest, horn on side and long, curved earflap and earring. Lock of hair on forehead representing royal wart; B behind head. Diadem with loop at top and three ends.
R: King seated left on throne, Tyche standing right before him, giving him diadem and holding scepter. Year 520=208/9 A.D.
13.29g
26mm
Seleucia Mint
Sellwood 88.2 Shore 450
NGC CH F
Surface 3/5
Strike 5/5Mat04/10/22 at 16:06Robert L3: Great coin - and quite a nose!
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Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Orodes III (2nd century A.D.)van't Haaff 16.2.1-2B; De Morgan 25-26; BMC plate XXXIX, 17-20, page 257 46-47; Sear GICV 5893-5894 (Orodes I); Alram --
AE drachm, 3.10 g., 14.23 mm. max., 0°
Obv: Bust facing left, wearing tiara with anchor and dotted rim, diadem band below tiara, dot (ribbon tie) only; to right pellet within crescent above anchor with one crossbar at top; pellet border.
Rev: Bust of Belos, left, with bead necklace and earings; cornucopia behind; pellet border.Stkp03/31/22 at 01:47Robert L3: Nice one.
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BCC CG24 Oil Lamp FragmentDecorated Oil Lamp Discus?
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd Century CE?
Fragment of an Early Roman oil lamp?
Terracotta fragment in high relief, bearing
the profile of a old man? with beard and
moustache. He has somewhat exaggerated
facial features and wears a distinctive
head covering. The underside shows traces
of a fingerprint and a smear where the clay
was pressed into the mold. Perhaps Silenus,
Hephaestus, or an actor, priest, or merchant,
any ideas would be appreciated.
Fabric: Medium fine grained, light tan clay with
red slip. Manufacture: Mould made.
Origin: N. Africa? or Italy?
Dimensions: 3.0 x 2.7 x 0.65cm. Weight: 3.64gm.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1971
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)v-drome12/28/21 at 22:34Robert L3: Always fun to see the recent pickups of another po...
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Orodes II, Drachm. AE15.Kingdom of Elymais Orodes II.57-37 BCE.
3.68g/15mm
Facing bust in tiara with anchor and crescent behind.
Reference: Van't Haff, Orodes II. Crested tiara and one crossbar. VH 13.3.2-2B.
AAHTRL12/03/21 at 16:16Robert L3: Nice. Orodes II. Crested tiara and one crossbar. V...
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Orodes II, Drachm. AE15.Kingdom of Elymais Orodes II. 57-37 BCE.
3.74g/15mm
Facing bust in tiara with anchor and crescent behind.
Reference: Van't Haaff, Orodes II. VH 13.3.2-1A.
AAHURL12/03/21 at 16:13Robert L3: Always nice to see Elymaeans added to the members&...
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Parthia -- Pakoros II., 78 - 105 ADSellw. 77.1 (type), Shore --, Sunrise 435;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h, date: AD 92/3 (Sel. 404);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem w/loop and 2 broad ribbons, tiara has hooks along pearl-studded crest and a horn or turned-up ear flap as well as eight-point star on the side; mustache, short beard, temple lock and 4 neck curls; ear ring, double necklace; tunic/cuirass; letter A in right field; dotted border 10 to 15h;
rev.: king, left, w/short sword, seated on throne receiving wreath or diadem from facing Tyche; between the heads ΔY = 404 Sel.; exergual line; 6 partially visible lines of legend surrounding figures: (BA)CIΛE(ΩC) BACIΛEΩ(N) APCAK(OY)
ΠAKOP(OY) EΠIΦANOY(C) (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHN(OC).
Schatz02/13/21 at 01:15Robert L3: Rare type! Congrats.
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Elymaian Kingdom. Orodes II. AE drachmObv: Bearded bust facing wearing diademed tiara without crest, on right pellet inside crescent above anchor with double crossbar.
Rev: Dashes.
Early-mid 2nd century A.D. ancientone12/30/20 at 17:37Robert L3: Nice one.
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Elymais - Orodes IV, Artemis, Van´t Haaff Type 17.2, Subtype 1-1b - Plate CoinKingdom of Elymais
Orodes IV
2nd half 2nd CentAD
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Facing Bust, small hair tuft on top, 2 hair tufts left & right
Rev.: Bust of Artemis left, in low Tiara with crest of dots; anchor with 1 cross bar
Æ, 3.22 gr. 12x14 mm.
Ref.: Van´t Haaff Type 17.2, Subtype 1-1b, THIS COIN
Ex Van't Haaff Collectionshanxi09/18/20 at 01:00Robert L3: Excellent example.
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Apulian kylixApulian (Greek colonies in Southern Italy) kylix or shallow drinking vessel with palm frond tondo, c 325 BC.mauseus09/10/20 at 20:44Robert L3: Outstanding! 
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CÁC II. 20.16.1.1./g1.02./68., Anonymous III. (István III., (Stephen III.), King of Hungary, (1162-1172 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-164, CNH I.-153, U-086, #01CÁC II. 20.16.1.1./g1.02./68., Anonymous III. (István III., (Stephen III.), King of Hungary, (1162-1172 A.D.)?), AR-Denarius, H-164, CNH I.-153, U-086, #01
avers: Four crosses and four crescents around Jerusalem cross; border of dots.
reverse: Three dots between two crosses; border of line.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 12,8mm, weight: 0,23g, axis:3h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-164, CNH I.-153, Unger-086,
Kiss-Toth, Sigla: 20.16.1.1./g1.02./68., (a small star in the right side of the top cross)
Q-001quadrans08/20/20 at 21:09Robert L3: Great coin, Joe.
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BCC CG15 Hellenistic Red/Black Ceramic HandleCeramic Fragment with Double Loop Handle
Late Hellenistic to Early Roman?
2nd century BCE - 1st century CE?
Red and black painted pottery fragment
with double loop handle, perhaps from a
drinking cup (KYLIX?). Light colored, moderately
fine interior clay. The estimated diameter
based on the exterior curve is around 18-22cm.
The original vertical profile and dimensions
have not been determined.
5.5cm.x3.6cm.x0.2cm. 11.78gm.
Surface find from the beach near
Caesarea Maritima, 1976.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)v-drome07/07/20 at 04:07Robert L3: Very interesting and unusual. I’d love to know wha...
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ISLAMIC, Zengids of Mosul, Saif al-Din Ghazi II, AE Dirhem, al-Jazira, AH 575 (Tim Wilkes plate coin)Tim Wilkes plate coin, Islamic Coins And Their Values, illustrated on page 123 as #1243.
Zengids of Mosul, Saif al-Din Ghazi II, AE Dirhem, al-Jazira, AH 575. (1170-1180 AD).
15.72 gm; 31 mm
Obverse: Helmeted male head left
Reverse: Kalima around.
Reference: S&S Type 61; Album 1861.2. Icv 1243 (this coin illustrated), Zeno #67807 (this coin)
Ex-CNG, Sale 84, lot #1688.
Ex-VAuction, Pars Coins Sale 5, lot #269Istinpolin02/15/20 at 04:05Robert L3: Outstanding.
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Parthia -- Unknown Ruler, 80 - 70 BCSellw. 30.4, Sh --, Sunrise 312 (this coin)(Arsakes XVI., 78/77 - 62/61 BC);
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12H;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot, and ribbon; medium-long hair in 4 waves, mustache, short beard; cuirass; dotted border 18:30 - 13h; young face;
rev: archer, right, on throne, w/bow; monogr. above bow; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY (ΘEO)ΠATOPOΣ (EY)EPΓETOY EΠIΦANOYΣ ΦIΛEΛΛHNO(Σ);
ex: The New York Sale, Baldwin Auction XXXvii (5. Jan. 2016),
ex: The Sunrise Collection, p.182, #312.
A Sunrise plate coin, also in: Parthia.com, and in: Parthika.fr, Les Différents Types.Schatz12/24/19 at 18:22Robert L3: An amazing group of Sellwood type 30's - certa...
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Parthia -- Mithradates II., 123 - 88 BCAR tdr., 15,77gr, 32mm;
mint: Seleukia, date: 120/19-109 BC, axis: 13h;
Sellw. 24 type, Shore 68var., Sunr. 283;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, knot, and 2 broad ribbons; short, cap like hair, mustache, long wavy beard; earring, torque w/finial (leaf?); cuirass; complete dotted border;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; exergual line; 4-line framing legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY EΠIΦANOYΣ; palm frond in right field; below bottom line monogram (a combination of A, P, and T).Schatz12/22/19 at 21:29Robert L3: Outstanding!
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Parthia -- Mithradates II., 123 - 88 BC (?)AR tdr., 16,01gr, 29,9mm; Sellwood 23.2, Shore --, Sunrise 280 (Arsakes X., 122-121 BC);
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, right, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; short cap-like hair in 5 waves, very short beard; earring, multi-turn torque; reel-and-pellet border 10 to 7h;
rev.: goddess (Demeter?) left, on throne, w/winged goddess offering diadem on outstretched right hand, cornucopia in left arm; 4-line legend in 2+2 format: BAΣIΛEΩΣ APΣAKOY EΠiΦANOYΣ (Φ)IΛEΛΛHNOΣ 2 symbols below exergual line: TV and composite monogram;
ex: David Sellwood CollectionSchatz12/22/19 at 21:29Robert L3: Gorgeous coin - and ex-Sellwood to boot. Wow!
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Elymais, van't Haaff 19.1.1-1A, Arsacid dynasty. Prince A (late 2nd to early 3rd Century A.D.), AE-Drachm, Artemis standing right, #2Elymais, van't Haaff 19.1.1-1A, Arsacid dynasty. Prince A (late 2nd to early 3rd Century A.D.), AE-Drachm, Artemis standing right, #2
avers: Bust facing left, w/2-strand diadem, loop, and 2 ribbons, top hair consisting of 1 row of dots and a small tuft in the front, a large rolled-up bun in the back of the neck, no side-whiskers, medium-long beard consisting of 2 rows of dots, mustache, the collar of tunic.
reverse: Artemis standing right, holding the bow in one hand, plucking an arrow from her quiver with the other hand, the border of dots.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 13,5-15,0mm, weight: 3,14g, axes: 2h,
mint: Susa, date: late 2nd to early 3rd Century A.D., ref: van't Haaff 19.1.1-1A, de Morgan 58-59, BMC plate XLII, 13-18, page 286, 18, Sear GICV 5918-5919, Alram ??,
Q-002quadrans12/10/19 at 00:28Robert L3: Very nice!
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Elymais -- Unknown early Arsacid ruler or Kamnaskires V., 54/53 - 33/32 BC,BI tdr., 15,42gr, 31,2mm;
mint: Seleukia on Hedyphon, axis: 12h;
Alram NB 1, Van't Haaff 10.3.1-1Ad, Sunr. 485var.;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem and 2 ribbons; short hair in rolled fringe around heard, long lock in nape of neck, mustache, long pointed beard (rows of curls); earring, three-turn torque w/pellet finials; cuirass; floating bust; in upper left field star consisting of dots, 1 bar anchor below, pellet between head and anchor; dotted border 8 - 10, 13 - 19:30, the line between 17 and 19h doubling as exergual line;
rev.: small centered bare-headed bust w/short beard and diadem, surrounded by 4-line legend of corrupted Greek letters.Schatz11/23/19 at 20:31Robert L3: Super coin.
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Elymais -- Phraates, early to mid 2nd cent. AD,AE dr., 3,41gr, 15,54mm;
mint: Susa, axis: -;
Alram - , Van't Haaff 14.7.2-2A;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and diadem, knot and 1 ribbon, crescent and pellet on side of tiara; mustache long full beard; earring, necklace; in upper right field crescent and pellet, below 1 top bar anchor; dotted border 8 - 15h;
rev.: field of random slashes.
Attractive verdigris patina (genuine?).
Schatz11/23/19 at 20:30Robert L3: A beauty.
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Elymais -- Phraates, early to mid 2nd cent.ADAE tdr, 14,93gr, 28,3mm;
mint: Susa, axis: -;
Alram -, Van't Haaff 14.7.1-1B;
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara, diadem, 2 loops, and 2 ties, tiara w/ crescent and pellet as side ornament, string of pellets running across crest; no visible head hair, mustache, long beard; earring, triple necklace; in left field 2 rows of Aramaic lettering meaning King Phraates, son of King Orodes; in right field crescent w/pellet, below anchor w/2 crossbars and a pellet to both sides of the main shaft; dotted border 8 - 10h;
rev.: field of perpendicular slashes.Schatz11/23/19 at 20:29Robert L3: Outstanding! I love this type - and yours is an am...
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Elymais -- Kamnaskites Orodes, early to mid 2nd cent. ADAE dr., 3,98gr, 16mm;
mint: Susa, axis: 12h;
Alram 479var., Van't Haaff 12.3.1-2B2b;
obv.: bare-headed bust, facing, w/2-strand diadem; handlebar mustache, 2 large tufts of rising rows of curls, 1 top tuft; necklace; in upper right field crescent w/pellet, below anchor w/1 top bar; between anchor and torso oblong object; dotted border 6 - 10h, 14 - 16h;
rev.: field of mostly vertical slashes.
Very light brown tone.Schatz11/23/19 at 20:14Robert L3: Elymaean AE drachms don't come better than thi...
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Elymais -- Orodes IV., 2nd half of 2nd cent. ADAE dr., 2.98gr, 14,8mm;
mint: Susa, axis 13h;
Alram - , Van't Haaff 17.2.1-1b;
obv.: bare-headed bust, facing, w/diadem and 2 loops; 2 round tufts of hair on sides, one smaller oblong tuft on top of head, mustache, chin beard; necklace;
rev.: female bust, left, (Artemis?) w/helmet (?), along crest pellets on stalks, diadem and 2 ribbons; bunch of frontal hair; earring, necklace; 1 top bar and 1 bottom bar anchor in right field; dotted border 12 - 15h.
Pleasant dark tone.Schatz11/23/19 at 20:12Robert L3: Very nice example of the type.
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Philip II, Posthumous (temp Philip III-Kassander) AR TetradrachmMacedon, Philip II, Posthumous (temp Philip III-Kassander) 323-297 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.23 gm, 25mm, 3h) of Amphipolis c. 323/2-316/5. Laureate head of Zeus, r. / Youth on horseback, r., holding long palm branch. ΦΙΛΙΠ-ΠΟΥ. Λ in circle below, Λ below foreleg. nEF. CNG Web Auction, 1999. SNG ANS 8 #638-639 (same obv. die); Le Rider Group III p. 121 (plate 45 11-12); HGC 3.1 -; SNG Delepierre 964; Troxell Studies Issue 7 #311-312. cf. Nomisma Auction 54 #6; SNG Berry 118. Anaximander10/10/19 at 00:06Robert L3: Outstanding.
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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. Mark R107/26/19 at 20:03Robert L3: Outstanding.
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Mithradates II (121 - 91 B.C.)AR Drachm
O: Long-bearded bust left wearing diadem.
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ − ΒΑΣΙ − ΛΕΩΝ − ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow.
Ekbatana mint. Struck 109-96/5 B.C.
4.13g
21mm
Sellwood 27.2; Sunrise 294; Shore 86.Mat07/26/19 at 03:34Robert L3: Excellent example of the type.
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Parthia, Sellwood 31.6.(???), Orodes I. (90-77 B.C.), AR-Drachm, Archer right on throne, #2Parthia, Sellwood 31.6.(???), Orodes I. (90-77 B.C.), AR-Drachm, Archer right on throne, #2
avers: King head, left, w/tiara (3 rows of pellets, eight-point star as side decoration, long ear flap) and diadem w/ribbon, mustache, short beard; earring(???), cuirass, dotted border 8 to 14h.
reverse: Archer, right, on the throne, w/bow in the right hand. 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ/ MEΓAΛoY/ APΣAKoY /AVToKPAToPoΣ /ΦIΛoΠAToPoΣ /EΠIΦANoYΣ /ΦIΛEΛΛΗNoΣ, exergual line.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 18,3-20,0mm, weight: 4,05g, axes: 0h,
mint: Ekbatana (???), date: (???) B.C., ref: Sellwood 31-6, (???)
Q-002quadrans06/25/19 at 17:41Robert L3: Very nice. Great nose on this one.
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Pamphylia, Side. Athena and Apollo Stater.Asia Minor. Pamphylia. 360-333 BC. AR Stater (10.48 gm, 21.4mm, 12h) of Side. Athena Parthenos stdg left, holding wreath-bearing Nike and shield, spear behind; pomegranate to left. PO (in Sidetic) to right. / Garbed Apollo stdg left with laurel staff, holding patera over flaming altar. Sidetic inscription ΙγҬϟϞΥΩγϰ r. VF. Bt. Mediterranean Coins, 1999. SNG Copenhagen 376; SNG von Aulock 4772 (same obv die); Sunrise 84 corr. (Atlan ref.); J.P. Six NC Vol.17 (1897) p.197 #14 (plate IX #7). cf. Atlan Group IX #127-129 (unlisted dies); Triton XVIII #47; Leu Numismatik 6 #238 (same obv. die). SNG France - .Anaximander06/01/19 at 21:35Robert L3: Outstanding.
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Phraates IV (38 - 2 B.C.)AR Tetradrachm
O: Diademed and draped bust left, wart on forehead, wearing pointed beard and torque with no end visible; all within pelleted border.
R: BACILE[WS] BACILEWN ARSAKO[U] EUERGETOU DIKAIOU EPIFANOU[S] FILELLHN[OS], Phraates seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him, presenting a palm and holding cornucopiae; year between throne legs, [month in exergue]
Seleukeia on the Tigris mint.
30mm
15g
Sellwood 51Mat05/12/19 at 21:47Robert L3: Quite nice - congrats.
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Elymais, Van´t Haaff 21.2-1-1, Unidentified King, wreathKingdom of Elymais
Unidentified King
uncertain date
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Bust facing right
Rev.: wreath, three dots, upturned crescent
Æ, 2.1g, 11.4 mm
Ref.: Van´t Haaff Type 21.2, Subtype 1-1
shanxi04/28/19 at 21:45Robert L3: Excellent for the type...great pickup.
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Elymais, Van´t Haaff 12.3-1-1B, Kamnaskires-Orodes, DashesKingdom of Elymais
Kamnaskires-Orodes
2nd century AD
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Bust with side tufts, one crossbars on anchor.
Rev.: Irregular dashes or crude head
Æ, 3.8g
Ref.: Van't Haaff 12.3, Subtype 1-1Bshanxi04/28/19 at 21:44Robert L3: Great coin.
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Elymais, Van´t Haaff 08.1-1-1B, Kamnaskires IV, ZeusKingdom of Elymais
Kamnaskires IV
Tetradrachm
Seleukeia on the Hedyphon, dated SE 255 = 58/7 BC
Obv.: Diademed and draped bust of Kamnaskires IV left, [Seleukid anchor behind]; c/m: Nike standing left, within rectangular incuse
Rev.: Zeus seated left, holding sceptre and Nike, who crowns him; IACIΛEΩC KAMNACKIPOY TOY E BACIΛEΩC KAMNACKIPOY around, PK monogram in inner left field, [E]NΣ (date) in exergue.
14.25g, 31mm, 12h
Ref.: Van't Haaff type 8.1, subtype 1-1B; cf. Alram 458; cf. DCA 520
Ex Roma Numismatics, E-LIVE Auction 3, Lot 368shanxi04/28/19 at 21:44Robert L3: Outstanding!
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Elymais, Van´t Haaff 16.3-2-1A, Orodes III, AnchorKingdom of Elymais
Orodes III
2nd century AD
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Slender Bust to left. 1 Crossbar on Anchor
Rev.: Anchor & Dashes
Æ, 3.20g, 15mm
Ref.: Van't Haaff Type 16.3 Subtype 2-1A shanxi04/28/19 at 21:43Robert L3: Nice example with a good looking anchor reverse.
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Macedonian Kingdom, Demetrius I Poliorketes, 306 - 283 B.C., SilverdrachmThe bull's horns suggest Demetrius' relationship to Poseidon is the same as Alexander's to Zeus Ammon. The portrait is individualized, but evokes the image of Alexander. Demetrios was the first to assimilate elements of Alexander's deified portrait and the first living ruler to portray himself as a god on coins.
SH88881. Silver drachm, Newell 154, SNG München 1051, SNG Alpha Bank -, SNG Cop -, VF, attractive style, toned, edge splits, Euboea, Chalkis(?) mint, weight 4.202g, maximum diameter 20.0mm, die axis 0o, c. 290 - 287 B.C.; obverse Demetrios diademed head right with horns of a bull, the animal sacred to Demetrios' patron deity, Poseidon; reverse BAΣIΛEΩΣ ∆HMHTPIOY, Poseidon standing left, right foot on rock, trident in left (apparently inspired by the Lateran Poseidon, a statue by Lysippos, court sculptor of Alexander), monogram inner left; ex Gorny & Mosch Giessener, auction 257, lot 334; very rareMark R103/30/19 at 20:59Robert L3: Wonderful portrait.
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan Denarius - Victory Sacrificing over Altar (RIC 67)AR Denarius
Rome 102 AD
3.46g
Obv: Laureate head of Trajan (R)
IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM
Rev: Victory standing (L), holding palm frond, sacrificing out of patera over lit and garlanded altar to left.
PM TRP COS IIII PP
RIC 67; Woytek 131a; BMC 125; RSC 248a
Roma Numismatics Auction XVII, Lot 736, 28/03/19
ex. Michael Kelly Collection of Roman Silver CoinsOptimo Principi03/30/19 at 01:49Robert L3: Great toning. A beauty.
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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.Mark R103/27/19 at 02:13Robert L3: Outstanding obverse. Wow.
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Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonesos, 2nd - 1st Century B.CPan is the Greek god of shepherds and flocks, fields, groves, mountain wilderness, and wooded glens, hunting, rustic music, theatrical criticism, and companion of the nymphs. He is connected to fertility and the season of spring. He has the hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat and is usually represented in the form of a satyr, with a cloak of goat's skin, playing the Syrinx, or flute of seven pipes, and holding the pedum or pastoral staff.
GB88294. Bronze AE 18, MacDonald Bosporus 67, SNG Cop 32, SNG BM 890, SNG Stancomb 557, Anokhin 132, HGC 7 84, gVF, beveled obverse edge, casting sprue remnant, edge crack, scratches, reverse slightly off center, Pantikapaion (Kerch, Crimea) mint, weight 4.854g, maximum diameter 17.7mm, die axis 0o, c. 2nd - 1st century B.C.; obverse head of Pan left; reverse ΠAN, head of bull left; ex Frascatius Ancient CoinsMark R103/27/19 at 02:12Robert L3: Wonderful coin.
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Mithradates IISeleukia on the Tigris mint. Struck circa 119-109 BC. Sellwood 24.5; Sunrise 282; Shore 68.
Ex. CNG 105, Lot 483ThatParthianGuy02/15/19 at 11:57Robert L3: Outstanding!
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EB0132 Phraates IV / King and AthenaPhraates IV 38-2 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, Seleucia mint.
Obverse: Diademed and draped bust left, wart on forehead.
Reverse: Phraates seated right on throne, Athena standing left before him, presenting diadem and holding scepter.
References: Sell. 52.5.
Diameter: 27mm, Weight: 10.783g.EB11/27/18 at 03:08Robert L3: Quite a nice example of the type. Congrats.
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Elymais, Van´t Haaff 07.1.1-6, Kamnaskires III with Anzaze Kingdom of Elymais
Kamnaskires III with Anzaze
Tetradrachm
Seleukeia on the Hedyphon, circa 82-75 BC
Obv.: Conjoined busts left of Kamnaskires and Queen Anzaze; [monogram above Seleukid anchor behind]; c/m: Nike standing left, within rectangular incuse
Rev.: Zeus seated left, holding sceptre and Nike, who crowns him; BΛCIΛEΩC KΛMNΛIKIPOY KΛI IΛIIΛIICHC ANZAZH (BAΣIΛEΩΣ KAMNΣKIROY KAI BAΣIΛIΣΣHΣ ANZAZHΣ) around, date below (out of flan).
11.88g, 26mm
Ref.: Sunrise 470; Alram 454 and note 548; for c/m, cf. Van't Haaff Type 7.1.1-6.
Ex Roma Numismatics, E-LIVE Auction 3, Lot 367shanxi11/27/18 at 03:05Robert L3: Very nice. Congrats.
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EB0082 Persian king or hero / Grand PianoPERSIA. Achaemenid Empire. Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II. AR 1/2 Siglos ca. 420-375 BC.
Obverse: Persian king or hero right, in kneeling-running stance, holding dagger and bow, dotted baseline.
Reverse: Oblong incuse punch.
References: -.
Diameter: 16mm, Weight: 5.334g.EB11/22/18 at 03:48Robert L3: Grand Piano...LOL. Nice coin!
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Elymais, van't Haaff 13.2.1-1B, Arsacid dynasty. Orodes II. (early-mid 2nd century A.D.), AE-Drachm, Small radiate bust of Belos facing forward, Elymais, van't Haaff 13.2.1-1B, Arsacid dynasty. Orodes II. (early-mid 2nd century A.D.), AE-Drachm, Small radiate bust of Belos facing forward,
avers: Bust facing forward, with no large hair tufts at sides, wearing tiara with central vertical line and dots at rim, diadem band below tiara; to right dot within crescent above anchor with one crossbar at top; pellet border.
revers: Small radiate bust of Belos facing forward with no facial features, with hair tufts on sides and two horns; Aramaic legend URUD MALKA BARI URUD (= King Orodes, Son of Orodes) reading counter clockwise; pellet border.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 14,0-15,0mm, weight: 3,4g, axes: h,
mint:Elymais, (Under Parthian Authority), date: early-mid 2nd century A.D. (undated), ref: van't Haaff 13.2.1-1B, De Morgan 44-45, BMC plate XL, 10, Sear GICV 5904; Alram 478,
Q-001quadrans11/11/18 at 02:09Robert L3: Very nice!
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Elymais, van't Haaff 12.3.1-2A1, Arsacid dynasty. Kamnaskires-Orodes (early-mid 2nd Century A.D.), AE-Drachm, Parallel dashes, #1Elymais, van't Haaff 12.3.1-2A1, Arsacid dynasty. Kamnaskires-Orodes (early-mid 2nd Century A.D.), AE-Drachm, Parallel dashes, #1
avers: Bust facing forward without small hair tuft on top, and large curly hair tufts on each side in horizontally-oriented rows, to right pellet within crescent above anchor with two crossbars at the top, the border of dots.
reverse: Field of regular, parallel dashes, no border.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 14,5-15,5mm, weight: 3,89g, axes: h,
mint: , date: early-mid 2nd Century A.D., ref: van't Haaff 12.3.1-2A1, De Morgan 50, BMC plate XLI, 4-9, Sear GICV 5910, Alram ??,
Q-001quadrans11/11/18 at 02:08Robert L3: I agree, nice example!
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Elymais, Van´t Haaff 18.1-1-2B, Orodes V, ArtemisKingdom of Elymais
Orodes V
Late 2nd-Early 3rd Cent
Æ Drachm
Obv.: Bust to left, no legend, no anchor
Rev.: Bust of Artemis left, wearing tiara, anchor behind
Æ, 3.1g
Ref.: Van´t Haaff Type 18.1, Subtype 1-2Bshanxi10/22/18 at 11:22Robert L3: Very nice for the type. Congrats.
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Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles (cc. 317-289 B.C.), AE-22, SNG Ans 749, AΓAΘOKΛEOΣ BAΣIΛEOΣ, Winged thunderbolt, #2Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles (cc. 317-289 B.C.), AE-22, SNG Ans 749, AΓAΘOKΛEOΣ BAΣIΛEOΣ, Winged thunderbolt, #2
avers: ΣΩΤΕΙΡΑ, Draped bust of Artemis Soteira right, quiver over shoulder.
reverse: ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ, Winged thunderbolt between legend.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 22 mm, weight: 9,59, axes: h,
mint: Sicily, Syracuse, date: cc.317-289 B.C., ref: SNG Ans 749,
Q-002quadrans10/13/18 at 19:32Robert L3: Great coin, Q.
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Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Prince A (late 2nd to early 3rd centuries A.D.)van't Haaff 19.1 var.; de Morgan 58-59; BMC plate XLII, 13-18, page 286, 18; Sear GICV 5918-5919; Alram --
Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Prince A (late 2nd to early 3rd centuries A.D.)
AE drachm, 1.54 g., 11.01 mm. max., 0°
Obv: Bust facing left, wearing diadem of two bands, row of dots above, side whiskers as double row of dots, hair tuft at back of head; to left anchor with at least one crossbar; pellet border.
Rev: Artemis standing right, holding bow in one hand, plucking arrow from her quiver with the other hand; pellet border.
According to van't Haaf, the varieties with a hair tuft are "always" accompanied by a dot or star in crescent above and an anchor to the right, although these symbols are often struck off the flan. This is an unrecorded variety in which the anchor is to the left.Stkp09/30/18 at 14:06Robert L3: Great find - apparently unique. Well done!
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Parthia - Gotarzes II (44-51 AD)Metal/Size: AR 25.66; Weight: 14.6 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Seleucia-on-the-Tigris; Date:49-50 AD; Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with four strand diadem, loop and three ribbons; medium-long hair in four rows of circular curls, lock on temple, mustache, long beard, four-turn necklace, cuirass/tunic with star on chest; Reverse: King, right, on throne, facing goddess w/cornucopia and receiving diadem; year XT (49 AD) between the heads; exergual line; 6-lines of legend visible: (BACIΛEΩC) (BA)CIΛEΩ(N) (A)PCAKO(Y) EVEPΓETO(Y) ΔIKAKOY(to be read from the inside) APTEMIC(IOY) EΠIΦΛNO(YC) (ΦIΛEΛΛHNOC); date: March/April 49 AD; References: Sellwood #65.20; Shore #361.museumguy09/09/18 at 22:12Robert L3: Outstanding! Great pick-up, Steve.
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Judaea, First Revolt, (Year 2 = 67-68 A.D.), AE-16(Prutah), Hedin 661, Vine leaf, #1Judaea, First Revolt, (Year 2 = 67-68 A.D.), AE-16(Prutah), Hedin 661, Vine leaf, #1
avers: שנח שתים, Hebrew legend "Shenath Shethaim" (Year Two) around amphora with a wide rim and two handles.
reverse: חרות ציון, Hebrew legend "Cheruth Zion" (Freedom of Zion) around vine leaf with small branch and tendril.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 15,5mm, weight: 2,12g, axes: 6h,
mint: Judaea, First Revolt, date: Year 2 = 67-68 A.D., ref: Hendin (old) 661, Hendin (2010), 1360, Meshorer 196.
Q-001quadrans06/21/18 at 03:31Robert L3: Quite nice!
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Athens, Greece, Pi-Style III Tetradrachm, 353 - c. 340 B.CSilver tetradrachm, 17.1g, Athens mint, oval flan, typical of the type.
O: Head of Athena right with eye seen in true profile, wearing crested helmet ornamented with three olive leaves and pi-style floral scroll, pellet in ear.
R: Owl standing right, head facing, to right AΘE in large lettering, to left olive sprig and crescent, pellet over eyes.
- Kroll Pi-Style p. 244, fig. 8; Flament p. 126, 3; SNG Cop 63; SNG Munchen 96; SNG Delepierre 1479; Svoronos Athens pl. 20: 2
Unlike the customary flans of 5th and earlier 4th century Athenian tetradrachms that have solid, rounded edges from having been cast in a mold, these were struck on thick planchets made of flattened, folded-over, older tetradrachms. The flattened coins were not just folded in two but were folded over a second time to produce a planchet of three or four layers
There are three distinct features of this type of Athens Owl coinage. 1st, they have flans that are commonly misshapen. A number of them are so distorted that numismatists and collectors in Greece have long referred to them as “logs” (koutsoura); these are the tetradrachms in the form of long, stretched ovals with one or two nearly straight sides. 2nd, since the flans, of whatever shape, were ordinarily too small for the full relief designs of the dies, relatively few pi-style coins were minted with their entire obverse and/or reverse type showing. 3rd, just as the diameters and surface areas of the pi flans are generally smaller than those of Athenian tetradrachms of the 5th century and of the first half of the 4th century, they tend also to be exceptionally thick.
The name Pi-style refers to the floral helmet ornament on the obverse which resembles the Greek letter pi (P) bisected by a long central tendril. Nemonater05/13/18 at 23:20Robert L3: Super coin!
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Parthia - Pacorus II (77/78-105 AD)Metal/Size: AR21; Weight: 3.2 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Ecbatana; Date: 77/78-105 AD; Obverse: Bare headed king left, no facial hair, wearing diadem with four bands, a double-loop back of head and three ribbons; earring visible, beads surround. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) right on throne with bow in one hand and monogram below bow, left lower leg either missing or made to look like it is directly behind right leg - 5 line legend visible (OΛCI(Λ)EΛC OΛCI(Λ)EΛN HIIN ΛIVΛO: IΛUO(last two to be read from the inside), IΦΛNOVC IΛΛHXO). References: Sellwood 73.12; Sunrise-Sinisi Type Va, p. 89.museumguy02/26/18 at 00:21Robert L3: Great addition!
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Orodes III, 2nd Century A.D., AE DrachmOrodes III, 2nd Century A.D., AE Drachm 3.5 grams
Obv: Bearded bust facing left, wearing a diademed tiara ornamented with anchor. Pellet and crescent above an anchor to the right.
Rev: Radiate and draped bust of Artemis right. Greek legend around bust retrograde
van't Haaff 16.1.1-3A
Attributed by BobLPaul R302/23/18 at 16:58Robert L3: Congrats, Paul - such a nice example. 
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Pakoros II, ca. 78 - 120 ADSellw. 77.1 (type), Shore --, Sunrise 435;
mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h, date: AD 92/3 (Sel. 404);
obv.: bust, left, w/tiara and 4-strand diadem w/loop and 2 broad ribbons, tiara has hooks along pearl-studded crest and a horn or turned-up ear flap as well as eight-point star on the side; mustache, short beard, temple lock and 4 neck curls; ear ring, double necklace; tunic/cuirass; letter A in right field; dotted border 10 to 15h;
rev.: king, left, w/short sword, seated on throne receiving wreath or diadem from facing Tyche; between the heads ΔY = 404 Sel.; exergual line; 6 partially visible lines of legend surrounding figures: (BA)CIΛE(ΩC) BACIΛEΩ(N) APCAK(OY)
ΠAKOP(OY) EΠIΦANOY(C) (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHN(OC).
ex: CNG 105, #515.Schatz02/05/18 at 23:57Robert L3: Amazing...what a rarity! Congrats!
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Unknown Ruler, 80 - 70 BCAR tdr., 15,67gr, 30,7mm; Sellwood 30.2, Shore --, Sunrise 311 (Arsakes XVI., 78/77-62/61 BC); mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, short beard in vertical curls; multi-turn torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 7 to 14:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in right hand; composite monogram above bow; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY EΠIΦANOYΣ ΦIΛEΛΛΗNOΣ; exergual line;Schatz02/05/18 at 20:46Robert L3: Remarkable...just: Wow.
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Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Probably a contemporary regional counterfeit struck during the reign of Prince A (late 2nd to early 3rd centuries A.D.), or later.van't Haaff --; De Morgan --; BMC --; Sear GICV --; Alram --
AE unit (denomination undetermined), 2.51 g., 12.59 mm. max., 0°
Obv.: Bust facing left, side whiskers as double row of dots.
Rev.: Plain diadem of two bands with fine lines, pellet border.
The obverse bust most closely resembles Prince A (late 2nd to early 3rd centuries A.D.), van't Haaff 19.1.1-1A, whereas the reverse mirrors Phraates (early-mid 2nd century A.D.), van't Haaff 14.4.1-2). Due to the decades between these rulers, the coin is probably not a mule. The coins of Phraates may have remained in circulation during the reign of Prince A, and beyond. The coin is probably a contemporary regional counterfeit inspired by the Phraates reverse. However, the diadem on the reverse is a reference to sky god Bel, and the possibility that the coin is an unrecorded official coin, issued by Prince A with the revived iconography of Phraates, cannot be excluded.
Attribution assistance courtesy of Pieter Anne van't Haaff (thanks to Robert L3), and Robert L3.Stkp01/25/18 at 09:42Robert L3: A wonderful find, unpublished and perhaps unique. ...
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Parthia - Mithradates I (171-138 BCE)Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 3.74 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Hekatompylos; Date: 171-138 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust of clean-shaven king left, wearing bashlyk and diadem with two ribbons. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) seated right on omphalos holding bow and wearing bashlyk with diadem. Words ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ" or King Arsaces" surround. References: Sellwood 9.1v; Shore #7-8; Sunrise #251.museumguy01/24/18 at 23:07Robert L3: Super coin, Steve, especially the reverse. Wow!
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Kamnaskires VCirca 54/3-33/2 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 5.25 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Hedyphon mint. Dated 267 SE (46/5 BC). Diademed and draped bust left, wearing long beard and torque; to right, star above anchor symbol / NXΩΛI(retrograde C}A(retrograde K) above, ΛI(retrograde C}A(retrograde K) to right, [...]ΛI(retrograde C}A(retrograde K) in exergue, KΛNΠΛ (in retrograde) to left, diademed and draped bust left, wearing beard; retrograde [Z]ΞΣ (date) in exergue. Cf. van’t Haaff Type 9.1.1-4 (for type); cf. Alram 463 (for type, but without date); cf. Sunrise 481 (same).ThatParthianGuy01/17/18 at 22:00Robert L3: Wonderful example of the type. What a nice pickup...
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Phraates IV., 38 - 2 BCAR dr., 3,83gr, 17,7mm; Sellwood 52.10, Shore 276, Sunrise -;
mint: Ekbatana; axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/ broad 3-layer diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, long beard bent back at the tip; necklace; wart on forehead; in right upper field eagle offering diadem; a very Eastern looking portrait from Ekbatana;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand and monogram below bow; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BΛΣIΛEΩN APΣAK(oV) ΔIKAIoV (E)VEPΓETo(V) (the 2 previous lines to be read from the inside) EΠIΦANoVΣ (ΦI)ΛEΛΛHN(oΣ);
ex: H. Hass, Germany.Schatz01/07/18 at 14:48Robert L3: Outstanding example of the transitional style appr...
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Mithradates II., 123-88 BC
AR dr., 3,36gr, 18mm; Sellwood 24.10; Shore 69; Sunrise --;
mint: Eastern?, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; short cap like hair, mustache, short beard; earring, torque w/ griffin or horse finial; cuirass or tunic; dotted border 10 to 17h;
rev.: archer, right, on omphalos, w/bow in right hand; 4-line legend beginning on left and forming square: BAΣIΛEΩZ (retrograde) (M)EΓΛΛoV ΛPΣΛKoV (E)ΠIΦΛNoY(Σ) (N and Y inverted); exergual line;
ex: David Sellwood Collection (Baldwin's 90)
Schatz12/31/17 at 20:36Robert L3: What a mug! Great eastern imitative.
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Parthia - Gotarzes I (91-87 BCE) or Sinatruces (93-69 BCE)Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 3.6 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Ecbatana; Date: 93-69 BCE; Obverse:Diademed and draped bust of Gotarzes I or Sinatruces left with medium-length beard and hawk nose wearing horned tiara with ear flap, three rows of pellets and stags on crest. King also wears diadem with knot and ribbons, earring, torque w/single pellet finial and cuirass. 5-line legend (Sellwood type ii) BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOV ΛPΣΛKOV ΘEOΠATPOY NIKATOPOΣ (Of the Great King Arsaces, Divine Father, Conqueror) - archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, wearing bashlyk and cloak, holding bow. Letters MEΓ above bow on right side which makes this coin a legend ii. References: Sellwood 33.3 (Gotarzes I); Shore #110ff.museumguy12/28/17 at 22:32Robert L3: Nice example with a great rendition of the crested...
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PARTHIA/PERSIA, Unknown King, 80 - 70 BCAR tdr., 15,65gr, 29,2mm; Sellwood 30.2, Shore --, Sunrise 311 (Arsakes XVI. 78/77-62/1);
Mint: Seleukia, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed, left, w/ diadem, knot and 1 broad ribbon; mustache, medium-long hair in 3 waves; torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border 8-15:30h;
rev.: archer, right, on throne, w/bow in right hand; composite monogram above bow; 7-line legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY EΠIΦANOYΣ ΦIΛEΛΛΗNOΣ; exergual line;
Schatz12/22/17 at 22:33Robert L3: Outstanding!
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Parthia - Vologases IV (147-191 AD)Metal/Size: AR 21; Weight: 3.8 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 147-191 AD; Obverse: Bust of king left with long full beard (6 lines), wearing diademed tiara with ear flap and hooked appendages as well as torque (3 lines, no finial); diadem ends as three ribbons; border of dots. Reverse: Beardless archer (Arsaces?), wearing kyrbasia and cloak, seated right on throne. Right hand holding bow in front. Dash above monogram - all below archer's arm. "Δ" beneath bow. No pellet above bow. 7 lines of text - Greek illegible; Aramaic = wlgŝy MLK'. References: Sellwood 84.130.museumguy12/19/17 at 23:18Robert L3: Super coin!
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Artuqids of Mardin: Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan (580-597 AH / 1184-1200 CE) Æ Dirham (Whelan Type I, 50-1; S&S Type 33.3; Album 1829.1)ISLAMIC. Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk). Artuqids (Mardin). Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan (AH 580-597 / 1184-1200). Ae Dirhem. Unlisted (Mardin[?]) mint. Dated AH 582 (1186/7 AD).
Obv: Diademed and draped facing bust, with hand across chest; legend around.
Rev: Legend in five lines within hexagram; legend in margins.
S&S Type 33.3; Album 1829.1.
ISLAMIC, Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk). Artuqids (Mardin). Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan. AH 580-597 / AD 1184-1200. Æ Dirhem (33mm, 15.19 g, 1h). Unlisted (Mardin[?]) mint. Dated AH 581 (AD 1185/6). Diademed and draped half-length facing male bust, hand across chest; name and titles of Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan around / Name of Ayyubid overlord (al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf I [Saladin]) in five lines within pelleted hexagram; first part of mint formula and AH date in outer margins. Whelan Type I, 50-1; S&S Type 33.1; Album 1829.1. EF, brown patina with traces of earthen encrustation. Quant.Geek12/09/17 at 15:08Robert L3: Beautiful!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Volusian (251-253 A.D.), AR-Antoninianus, RIC IV-III 177, Rome, IVNONI MARTIALI, Juno seated left, Very Rare!ROMAN EMPIRE, Volusian (251-253 A.D.), AR-Antoninianus, RIC IV-III 177, Rome, IVNONI MARTIALI, Juno seated left, Very Rare!
avers: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
reverse: IVNONI MARTIALI, Juno seated left, wearing kalathos, holding corn-ears and globe.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 21,0-22,0 mm, weight: 3,04 g, axis: 1h, Very Rare!
mint: Rome, date: 251-253 A.D., ref: RIC IV-III 177, p-,
Q-001quadrans12/03/17 at 23:53Robert L3: Great strike. Outstanding coin!
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Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Orodes IV (ca. 2nd half of 2nd century A.D.)van't Haaff 17.2.1-1; de Morgan 54; BMC plate XLII, 2; Sear GICV 5914; Alram --
AE drachm, 3.11 g., 14.12 mm. max., 0°
Obv: Bust facing forward, wearing diadem band, with large hair tuft on top and sides of head; pellet border.
Rev: Bust of Artemis facing left, wearing low tiara with crest of dots; to right, anchor with one crossbar on top; pellet border.Stkp11/05/17 at 17:24Robert L3: Excellent example of the type. Congrats.
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Elymais. Arsacid dynasty. Prince A (late 2nd to early 3rd centuries A.D.)van't Haaff 19.1.1-1B; de Morgan 58-59; BMC plate XLII, 13-18, page 286, 18; Sear GICV 5918-5919; Alram --
AE drachm, 1.30 g., 11.55 mm. max., 0°
Obv: Bust facing left, wearing diadem of two bands, row of dots above, side whiskers of one row of dots, hair tuft at back of head; pellet border.
Rev: Artemis standing right, holding bow in one hand, plucking arrow from her quiver with the other hand; single dot to her right; pellet border.
According to van't Haaf, the varieties with a hair tuft are "always" accompanied by a dot or star in crescent above and an anchor to the right, although these symbols are often struck off the flan. These symbols are not present on this coin. Tracing the probable arc of the pellet border, there does not appear to be space in the off-flan fields to accommodate these symbols, or, for that matter, to accommodate a chin/beard. Stkp10/07/17 at 20:09Robert L3: Very nice example of the type, better than most.
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Ionia, Kolophon: Anonymous (ca. 530-500 BCE) AR Twelfth Stater (Kim & Kroll p. 73; SNG Kayhan 342; SNG von Aulock 1808–9; SNG Berry 1039)Obv: Archaic head left
Rev: Rough incuse square
Dim: 7mm, 0.75 g
Quant.Geek09/13/17 at 22:33Robert L3: Great coin!
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Parthian Empire: Vologases IV (147-191 CE) Æ Dichalkon, Seleukeia on the Tigris Mint (Sellwood 84.144; Shore 632)Obv: Diademed bust left, wearing tiara; date to left
Rev: Draped bust of Tyche right, wearing mural crown; A to right
Quant.Geek09/05/17 at 22:55Robert L3: Excellent example of the type. Well done!
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 4.18 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhagae; Date: 109-96/5 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust left, wearing pellet-ending torque around neck, long full beard, circle of pellets. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border; square five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Great King of Kings Arsaces God Manifest). References: Sellwood #27.1; Shore #85; Sunrise #293.museumguy07/18/17 at 00:18Robert L3: Impressive run of Mithra II pickup's, Steve. ...
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 3.9 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhagae; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: Bust of king left, wearing tiara with ear flap and eight-pointed star. Tiara has two rows of beads with half-moon designs between rows. Double-banded diadem with two ribbons attached. Long beard, earring and torque with hippocamp. Reverse: Archer (Arsaces) wearing bashlyk and seated right holding bow - five lines of text ("Great King of Kings Arsaces, the Noble"). Reference: Sellwood #28.1.museumguy07/18/17 at 00:16Robert L3: Excellent example. Congrats.
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Parthia, Sellwood 87.15., Vologases V. (191-208 A.D.), BI-Tetradrachm, King left on throne, #1Parthia, Sellwood 87.15., Vologases V. (191-208 A.D.), BI-Tetradrachm, King left on throne, #1
avers: King head, left, w/multi-strand diadem, loop, and 4 ribbons, curly hair on top, side hair in a bun of concentric curls over the ear, mustache, long triangular beard, earring (?) 2-layer necklace w/central medallion, tunic/cuirass w/ornamental border.
reverse: King, left, on the throne, receiving wreath or diadem from facing goddess in a long robe, between the heads the year HΦ (194/195 AD), exergual line, partial letters around the edge.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 24mm, weight: 13,12g, axes: 0h,
mint: Seleucia, date:HΦ=194/195 A.D., ref: Sellwood 87.15, Shore 444,
Q-001quadrans06/28/17 at 00:46Robert L3: Outstanding example.
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Mithradates IIParthian Kingdom, Mithradates II 123-88 BC, Drachm, 4.16g: Obv: Diademed bust of Mithradates left Rev: Archer seated right, legend around. Sellwood 27.1. Rhagae mintecoli06/21/17 at 22:55Robert L3: Really nice example.
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PersisDarev II , 1. cent. BC, AR dr., 4,03gr., 18mm;
Alram 564, Sunrise 569, 570, K&M 4/4;
mint: Persepolis, axis: 5h;
obv.: bust, left, w/Parthian style tiara and diadem, knot and 2 ribbons, tiara has 3 rows of pellets across the top and a crescent on the side, long neck guard; mustache w/twirled up ends, med.-long pointed beard; earring, triple necklace or torque; tunic/cuirass;
rev.: fire altar with king, right, sacrificing to the right w/sceptre in extended hand; framed by 4 lines of Aramaic lettering;
ex: CNG eAuction 301, #125.
Schatz06/13/17 at 23:04Robert L3: Nice coin. Perhaps Darev in his Mithra II Hallowe...
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PersisArdaxšir IV, late 2.cent.- early 3.cent.AD, AR dr., 2,17 gr., 19mm;
Alram 651, Sunrise 674, K&M 5/19;
mint: Persepolis, axis: 12h;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/diadem, loop and 2 ribbons; hair tied in bunch on top of head, long hair in 5 waves over ear, mustache, long beard in 5 waves; double necklace w/pellets in between; tunic/cuirass; in right field monogr. 13;
rev.: bust, left, w/turret crown, diadem and ribbon; long hair in 4 waves, mustache, med.-long beard; necklace (?); tunic/cuirass; Aramaic letters along left rim, top, and right rim;
ex: CNG eAuction 301, #135.Schatz06/13/17 at 18:40Robert L3: Impressive obverse on this one.
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PersisUncertain King, 1.-2. cent. AD, AR hdr., 1,41gr.,
Alram 619var., Sunrise 646var., K&M --;
mint: Persepolis, axis: ?
obv.:head, left, w/tiara and diadem, 2 loops, ribbon, over tiara crest a row of pellets, 1 pellet on the side, long earflaps and very long neck guard; short beard, mustache; double necklace w/pellet medallion; in right field triskeles w/2 pellets above;
rev.: 2 concentric circles (diadem?) surrounded by dashes forming third circle;
ex: Pegasi Coins, Baltimore Coin Show.Schatz06/13/17 at 18:26Robert L3: Outstanding coin!
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RIC 0773Vespasian (69-79). AR Denarius (18.08 mm, 3.50 g, 6h). Rome, AD 75.
Obv: Bare head l. R IMP CEASAR VESPASIANUS AUG
Rev: Pax seated l., resting l. elbow on throne and holding branch.
PON MAX TRP COS VI
RIC II 773 (this coin); RSC –. Extremely Rare variety, near VF.
Ex Vecchi sale 13, 1998, 757.
Ex: St Paul Antiques auction 7 Lot 285 June 11, 2017
Vespasian ruled Rome for 10 years, and he was the last emperor in the year of the four emperors. His rule brought stability to the empire. He was famous for his military response to the Jewish revolt, and for the construction of the Flavian amphitheater. The looting of Jerusalem provided the funding for this building project. The colosseum was completed by his son Titus who became emperor after the death of Vespasian. The Flavian era had three emperors, Vespasian, his son Titus and his other son Domitian.
While this coin is worn, please take note of the bare head of Vespasian. There are only 2 known coin types that feature Vespasian with a bare head, all others are laureate. For one coin type there are several examples known to exist. For the coin type displayed below, this coin was, until very recently the only one to have surfaced. A second example has now been found by an expert on Flavian coinage. The reference Roman Imperial Coinage II Part 1 refers to my coin but does not have a photo of the coin. I sent a photo to the co-author of the volume, and I hope that a photo will be added when this edition is updated.
orfew06/11/17 at 22:19Robert L3: What a pick-up! Well done.
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Parthia - Vonones II (8-12 AD)Metal/Size: AR 21; Weight: 3.82 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 8-12 AD; Obverse: Helmeted bust facing, wearing diadem; helmet with horn; at each side of bust are six-pointed stars; Reverse: Archer seated right on throne holding bow; monogram below Greek inscription. References: Sellwood #67.1; Shore #368.museumguy05/29/17 at 19:43Robert L3: Well done. A must-have for a serious Parthian col...
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: 17.7 mm; Weight: 3.70 grams; Denomination: Dichalkon Mint: Ecbatana Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: King facing left with long beard and wearing diadem. Possible "M" behind head. Reverse: Horse head right; no border; square four-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ. ("Great King Arsaces the Noble"). References: Sellwood #26.28.museumguy05/29/17 at 00:56Robert L3: Really nice example for the type. Good pick-up.
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037b Marcus Aurelius (139-161 A.D. as Caesar, 161-180 A.D. as Augustus), RIC III 0409v., Rome, AR-Denarius, TR P XXXIIII IMP X COS III P P, Fortuna seated left,037b Marcus Aurelius (139-161 A.D. as Caesar, 161-180 A.D. as Augustus), RIC III 0409v., Rome, AR-Denarius, TR P XXXIIII IMP X COS III P P, Fortuna seated left,
avers:- M AVREL•ANT ONINVS AVG, Laurate cuirassed bust right.
revers:- TR P XXXIIII IMP X COS III P P, Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 17,5mm, weight: 3,27g, axis: 0h,
mint: Rome, date:180 A.D., ref: RIC-III-409v., p-245, C-972, Sear-,
Q-001quadrans05/21/17 at 17:07Robert L3: Yes, wonderful obverse.
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Elymais -- Orodes I., late 1st to early 2nd cent. ADAE tdr., 15,61gr, 27,44mm;
mint: Susa (?)
Van’t Haaff 11.1.1-1a (this coin), Alram p. 146, #466, NB3;
obv.: bare-headed bust, left, w/2-strand diadem, loop, 2 ribbons; straight top hair running across head, side hair combed backwards, mustache, long pointed curly beard, multi-turn torque ending in pellet; cuirass w/shoulder pads; in right lower filed anchor w/2 upper and 2 lower cross bars, crescent and pellet above; in lower left field Aramaic legend ‘Orodes’; dotted border 10 - 12h;
rev.: head, left, w/diadem surrounded by 4 lines of blundered letters;
plate coin in: Parthia.com; in: P.A. Van't Haaff, Catalogue of Elymaean Coinage, p. 92, type 11.1.1-1a;
ex: CNG, Triton VII, # 532, ex: Bellaria Collection; ex: CNG 60, # 1041; ex: Gorny and Mosch 96, # 252.Schatz04/09/17 at 22:28Robert L3: Great coin, Schatz. And a van't Haaff plate c...
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Elymais: Orodes I., mid/late 1st cent. ADAE tdr. w/silver wash, 14,93gr., 27,73mm;
Van’t Haaff 11.2.1-1a, Alram p. 146, #466, 3; pl. 15 NB3;
mint: ? axis: 14h;
obv.: bare-headed, left,w/diadem, knot, loop, and ribbons; med.-long large bunch of curly hair over ear, mustache, med.-long pointed beard; earring, necklace; in right field single crossbar anchor w/crescent and star above; border 8 - 13h;
rev.: traces of a small portrait and lettering;
ex: G. Clark, VA.
Schatz03/27/17 at 23:14Robert L3: Been looking for one of these for years with no lu...
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Elymais -- Phraates, early to mid 2nd cent. AD,AE 14, 3,63 gr.,
Van’t Haaff 14.7.2-1
mint; Susa, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/anchor adorned tiara, 2-strand diadem, knot, and ribbon; mustache, long beard; earring, necklace; collar of cuirass or tunic w/ shoulder pad (?); in right field anchor w/1 upper and 1 lower crossbar, crescent and pellet above;
rev.: field of dots;
ex: Jean Elsen, BEL.Schatz03/17/17 at 00:02Robert L3: Attractive example...better than the average for t...
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Elymais -- Phraates, early to mid 2nd cent. ADAE dr., 3,82 gr,
Van't Haaff 14.6.1-3, Alram 473;
mint: Susa, axis: 12h;
obv.: bust, left, w/anchor adorned tiara and row of pellets over crest; 2-strand diadem, knot, and ribbon; mustache, long beard; necklace, earring; cuirass or tunic; on the left rim inside the beaded border (9-15 h) the Greek letters ΓPA, in right field anchor w/ 1 upper and 1 lower crossbar, crescent and pellet above;
rev.: Artemis, standing right, w/bow in extended left hand, the right hand reaching over the shoulder for arrow in quiver; circular Greek legend probably BACIΛEΩC ΦPAATEC;
ex: Jean Elsen, BEL.
Schatz03/17/17 at 00:01Robert L3: Quite nice.
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Thracian Kingdom: Lysimachos (306-281 BCE) AR Tetradrachm, Abydos? (BMFA 839; Müller 342)Obv: Diademed head of deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon
Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAΧOY; Athena seated left, holding Nike and resting elbow on shield at side, spear leaning against far shoulder; in inner left field, eagle standing right
Quant.Geek02/14/17 at 21:01Robert L3: Outstanding.
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