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Macedonia, Skione. Before 421 BC.Macedonia, Skione, Obol

AR Hemiobol. 0.4gms. 7mm.

Obv: Apollo Right.
Rev: Corinthian Helmet Right in Incuse square.

BM-1.
DinoDec 16, 2009
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Elis. Circa 191-188 BC. AR Hemidrachm (16mm, 2.42 g, 6h).
obv: Laureate head of Zeus right
rev: Monogram of the Achaian League; above, eagle standing right; in fields, N-I/Σ-Ω; below, FA; all within laurel wreath.

Benner 1; BCD Peloponnesos 663; Agrinion Hoard 331a (same obverse die)
VF, toned.

Ex BCD Collection (not in previous sales); CNG 221, lot 89.
2 commentsDinoOct 29, 2009
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Sikyon. Circa 195-188 BC. AR Hemidrachm (14mm, 2.42 g, 10h).
obv: Laureate head of Zeus right
rev: Monogram of the Achaian League; in fields, Σ-I; below, EY; all within laurel wreath.

Benner 3; BCD Peloponnesos 321.2. VF, toned.

Ex BCD Collection (not in previous sales); CNG 221, lot 152.
DinoOct 29, 2009
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Bronze - ACHAIA, Achaean League, Sikyon. Circa 191-146 BC. Æ Tetrachalkon (19mm, 5.49 g, 10h).
obv: Zeus standing left, holding Nike and scepter; monogram in left field
rev: Female figure (Achaia) seated left, holding wreath and scepter.

Warren, Bronze 4a; Benner 4; BCD Peloponnesos 323. Near VF, green patina.

Ex BCD Collection (not in previous sales); CNG 221, lot 154.
DinoOct 29, 2009
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Sikyon. Circa 160-146 BC.AR Hemidrachm (16mm, 2.34 g, 6h).
obv: Laureate head of Zeus right
rev: Monogram of the Achaian League; above, ME monogram; in fields, N-I; below, dove flying right; all within laurel wreath.

Benner 18; BCD Peloponnesos 322.1. Near VF, toned, a little porous.

Ex BCD Collection (not in previous sales); CNG 221, lot 156.
2 commentsDinoOct 29, 2009
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SIKYONIA, Sikyon. Circa 431-400 BC.AR Hemiobol (8mm, 0.32 g, 5h). Lion standing left / Dove flying left. BCD Peloponnesos -; BMC 34. VF, toned, granular surfaces. Rare.

Ex BCD Collection (not in previous sales); CNG 221, lot 22.
DinoOct 29, 2009
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Argos. Circa 160-146 BC. AR Hemidrachm (16mm, 2.33 g, 11h). Laureate head of Zeus right / Monogram of the Achaian League; above, club right; to right, TK monogram; all within laurel wreath. Benner 16; BCD Peloponnesos 1137. VF, toned.

Ex BCD Collection (not in previous sales); Coin Galleries FPL (Winter 1981-1982), no. 51; CNG 221, lot 79
DinoOct 29, 2009
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Corinth. Circa 195-188 BC.AR Hemidrachm (14mm, 2.31 g, 10h).
obv: Laureate head of Zeus right
rev: Monogram of the Achaian League; to left, koppa; below, monogram; all within laurel wreath.

Benner 6; BCD Peloponnesos 71. VF, toned.

Ex BCD Collection (not in previous sales); CNG 221, lot 82.
1 commentsDinoOct 29, 2009
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CORINTH. c.350 BC Æ12x14
obv: Pegasos l.
rev: trident.
Lanz BCD 267

ex-BCD with tags and photos.
1 commentsDinoOct 25, 2009
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ARGOS, Argolis. 343-280 BC.AR Obol.
obv: wolf l.
rev: crested helmet

Ex BCD with tag & photos. RARE type.
DinoOct 25, 2009
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Argolis, Hermione. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Triobol.
ovv: Wreathed head of Demeter left, in single pendant earring & necklace
rev: EP monogram within grain wreath.
SNG Lockett 2510; Jameson 1259; SNG Cop 136.
2 commentsDinoOct 25, 2009
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Elis, Olympia. 271-191 BC.AR Hemidrachm
obv: Zeus head Laureate right
rev: F-A by thunderbolt within wreath
S2897var

Ex-BCD collection, via Leu 2004.
1 commentsDinoOct 25, 2009
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Syracuse, Sicily. 395 - 367 B.C.AE drachm

obv: ΣΥΡΑ, head of Athena left wearing olive wreathed Corinthian helmet
rev: sea star between two dolphins

30.2 g, 29.4 mm

Calciati vol. II, p. 111, 62
DinoOct 25, 2009
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Gold Cast imitating Alexander StaterReal gold. Weighs just over 5 grams. Casting bubbles apparent on coin along with fileds that are very rough compared to real issues. Finally the edges appear to be filed.

Traded to Reid Goldsborough.
1 commentsDinoSep 12, 2009
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Anonymous, Class D. Circa1050-1060 AD. Æ Follisobv: Christ seated facing on throne, holding Gospels
rev: IS XS bASILE bASILE
Constantinople mint.
(31mm, 9.27 gm).
DOC III Class D; SB 1836.

(Given to my brother October 2009)
DinoSep 12, 2009
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To be added.DinoSep 12, 2009
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Constantinopolis Commemorative AE3/4. 330-333 AD. obv: CONSTANTINOPOLI, laureate, helmeted & mantled bust left holding scepter
rev: Victory standing left on foot of prow with scepter and leaning on shield, dot SMHG in ex.

Heraclea Mint
RIC VII 120,G

(Given to my brother October 2009)
DinoSep 12, 2009
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VRBS ROMA Commemorative AE3, Follis. 307-337 AD.obv: Bust of Roma left in plumed helmet, imperial cloak & ornamental necklace
rev: Wolf & twins left, 2 stars above
·ASIS· in ex.

Siscia Mint
RIC VII 240,A

Given to my brother.
DinoSep 12, 2009
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5. Attica, Athens. 393-300 BC.AR Hemidrachm

obv: Helmeted head of Athena right, profile eye
rev: Owl standing facing with closed wings, olive sprig.
Svoronos 43ff, BMC 162ff.
2.1g, 12mm.
DinoSep 12, 2009
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1. Attica, Athens. 460-455 BC. (Most Likely an Eastern imitation)AR Obol.
obv: Helmeted head of Athena right
rev: Owl standing right, head facing, AQE to right, leaf to left.
DinoSep 12, 2009
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Rhodes AE(To be added)DinoSep 12, 2009
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Latin Imitative 1204-61 CEChrist enthroned
R: Emperor , L., crowned by virgin,r. emperor wears stamma, divitision, and chlamys, hold in r. hand labarum on long shaft, and in l,, anexikakia. Virgin wears a tunic and maphorion

Malloy. et al. in coins of the crusader states attributes the type F to the middle period of mostly Robert de Courtenai (1219-28)

Sear 2026 type F, Hendy 26, DO IV pl XLIX, 6

19 mm.
0.8 g.
DinoSep 12, 2009
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Zeugitania, Carthage 241-146 BCobv: Head of Persephone/Tanit, left
rev: Horse, right, looking back; palm tree behind horse

23 mm, 7.1 g

SNGCop 317
1 commentsDinoSep 12, 2009
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Himera, 420-408/7 BCHemilitron
Obv. hd nymph Himera wearing sphendone, six pellets in front, IME
Rev. six pellets, wreath around
4 commentsDinoSep 12, 2009
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6. ATTICA, Athens. Circa 460-404 BC. Drachm (14mm, 3.43 g, 6h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig behind; all within incuse square. Kroll 10; SNG Copenhagen 41. Near VF, graffito on reverse.

CNG Electronic Auction 217, Lot: 66.
4 commentsDinoSep 12, 2009
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Argos, Argos Amphilochicum. Circa 350-270 or later. AR Stater. Pegasos flying left, A below / Helmeted head of Athena left; AP behind, shield behind.

Pegasi II p. 530, 24.
4 commentsDinoSep 12, 2009
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8. Attica, Athens. 449-413 BCAR tetradrachm
Head of Athena Right. Crested helmet. Archaic style almond shaped eye.
Owl standing right. Olive sprig/crescent left. AOE right. Test cuts owl head and tail.
SNGCop 39
22mm 17.3g
DinoSep 12, 2009
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Thessalian League: AR Stater, 196 - 146 bc22 mm 6.69 gm

Obv. Head. of Zeus right, crowned with oak wreath

Rev. Athena Itonia, right.

Theta epsilon Sigma Sigma Alpha Lambda Omega Nu in left and right fields

Theta Rho Alpha Sigma Upsilon Lambda Omicron Sigma above

Monogram far right
Sear G2232v: BMC 7, 9
4 commentsDinoSep 12, 2009
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Bronze - ACHAIA, Achaean League. Anonymous. Circa 250 BC.Æ Dichalkon (13mm, 2.54 g, 2h).
obv: Laureate head of Zeus right
rev: League monogram within wreath . Benner 5; BCD Peloponnesos 377; SNG Copenhagen 229.
Near VF, rough green patina, encrustation.

CNG Electronic Auction 215, Lot: 172.
DinoSep 12, 2009
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Constantine Campgate Obv: Bust right, laureate CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Rev: Campgate with two turrets, star above. PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
SMKA dot in exergue

RICVII: Cyzicus 34
1 commentsDinoJun 25, 2009
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Valens AE18Valens -Rev. SECVRITAS REPVBLICAE
RIC IX Siscia 15b type xvii- *over P in left field - should be an M in rf and ASISC in exergue

18mm
2.1g
DinoJun 25, 2009
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Trajan 98-117CE. As. 107CE.Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P. Laureate Head right.
Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO - PRINCIPI/S - Helmeted Roma holding lance and with Victory on her palm; supplicant to her left, kneeling right with outstretched arms.

24mm 4.6g

RIC 486. C. 388. BMC 925 var. Hill 309. 10.76 G.
DinoJun 25, 2009
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Caracalla, AE 23 DiassariaA C M AVR ANTONINVS
Bust laureate, cuirassed, right, seen from behind
MVNI/CI STOB
Nike/Nemesis advancing left, holding wreath and palm, wheel at her feet
Unlisted die pair (V8, Julia Domna R117)

23mm 5.7g
DinoJun 25, 2009
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Trajan. (98-117 AD). Orichalcum sestertius. Rome, 114-116 AD. Obv:IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, bust laureate, draped right Rev: FORT RED and S C in exergue, SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS around, Fortuna Redux, veiled, seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.

34mm 23.9grams

(Given to a friend 7/21/09)

BMCRE 1026. CBN 847. Cohen 158 (4 Fr.). RIC 652
1 commentsDinoJun 25, 2009
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Patrai-Patras. 167-146 BC. AR hemidrachm.
obv: Laureate head Zeus right
rev: Achaian league monogram. Monogram X-Theta E-E across fields. dolphin below. All within laurel wreath tied at bottom.

Agrinion 560-563; McClean 6411; SNG Cop. 249; Hunterian 14; Dewing 1845, Clerk 80/18; Benner-Patrai-32.
DinoJun 25, 2009
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Ptolemy VI VIII Joint Reign after 169BCObv. - Zeus Ammon, facing right
Rev. - Two Eagles facing left on thunderbolt, PTOLEMAIOY BASILEOS , single cornucopia in left field.

20mm
8.1g

Svoronos 1426 (Plate 48 #14) SNGCop 316

ex. M&M Numismatics
DinoJun 18, 2009
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Markianopolisobv. AV KL CEP - CEVHROC PE
Bust, draped and cuirassed, laureate, r.
rev. MARKIANOPOLEI - TWN V K GENTI (from upper right clockwise)
in l. field as 2nd line ANOV
Kybele with mural crown std. l., holding patera in extended r. hand and resting with l. hand on sceptre, on the chair
tympanon, lion at her feet.
ref. AMNG I/1, 551, pl. XVIII, 13 (2 ex., Munich, Sofia); Hristova/Jekov No.6.14.31.2 (rare, R7 of 10); not in Varbanov (engl.)

The rev. on pl. XVIII, 13 seems to be from the same die, and so does both sides of No.6.14.31.2.
DinoJun 17, 2009
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JUDAEA, UNDER THE ROMAN PROCURATORS: PONTIUS PILATE. 30-31AD. Bronze -15mm. (1.68 gm).
Obv: Lituus (Augur's staff).
Rev: Date within wreath (30/31 AD).
DinoJun 17, 2009
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Judaea, John Hyracanus II Æ Prutah. Obv: Two cornucopias, pomegranate between them
Rev: legend in wreath
DinoJun 17, 2009
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Achaia, Achaean League, Argos. 196-146 BC.AR Hemidrachm. Laureate head of Zeus left / AX monogram, AKT monogram above, wolf head right below.DinoJun 17, 2009
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CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 380-325 BC.
AR Diobol (12mm, 1.11 g, 9h). Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with hippocamp / Herakles wrestling the Nemean lion; club to left, K between Herakles’ legs. Vlasto 1254-7; HN Italy 914. VF, toned.

From the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection.

CNG 211, Lot: 62.
5 commentsDinoJun 17, 2009
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3. Attica, Athens. 300-287 BC. Ar Hemidrachm (triobol).
Obv; Helmeted hd of Athena right.
Rev; Owl. Dark tone but good silver.
Scarce old collection coin.
1.97g. 13mm.
4 commentsDinoJun 17, 2009
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Bronze - ACHAIA, Achaean League, Sikyon. ca. 251 B.C.Æ Tetrachalkon
20x17.5.
Obv. Zeus Amarios standing l. holding Nike and scepter, AT monogram before.
Rv. Demeter Panachaea seated l. holding wreath and scepter; AXAIΩN (ΣI) KYΩN(ΩN). Cf.SNG Cop 330-1. Rare. Upper margin flatly struck. Olive-brown. Very Fine.

ex Stack's St. Ludovico and Firth of Clyde Collection sale, lot 1100.
DinoApr 26, 2009
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Sicyon; Triobol, 90-60 BC2.00g. BCD-351.3, Grose-6300. Obv: Dove flying l. Rx: Large sigma, magistrate's name around. Ex John Twente Animal Collection; ex Glendining, 20 March 1991, lot 92 (part).
HJBerk BBS 163, lot 113. VF
DinoMar 31, 2009
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Asia Minor, Kyzikos, MysiaObol (Silver, 0.83 g 9mm), c. 475. Forepart of boar to left with on shoulder; behind, tunny fish. Rev. Lion´s head with open jaws to left. SNG Paris 378. SNG von Aulock 7333. Von Fritze 11.

Sold at Baltimore Coin Show - 3/26/09
2 commentsDinoFeb 14, 2009
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Lydia, Sardeis. ca 2nd - 1st Century BC. Æ 18mm. Laureate bust of a young Herakles right, lion's skin tied around neck / SARDIANWN, nude Apollo standing left, holding bird in extended right hand, laurel branch in left; monogram before; all within laurel wreath. BMC 36. SNGCop 493.DinoFeb 12, 2009
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AigaiObverse: Apollo laureate right
Reverse: goat's head right
3 commentsDinoFeb 12, 2009
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AigaiObverse: Apollo laureate right
Reverse: goat
SGCV II 4168
1 commentsDinoFeb 12, 2009
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THRACE, Kings of. Lysimachos. 323-281 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right. Æ 15mm.

Lion standing right; spear head.
BASILEWS above, LYSIMAXOY below lion.
Copenhagen 1149ff.
DinoFeb 12, 2009
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Ionia, Ephesos. Circa late 4th-early 3rd Century BC. Æ 19mm.Bee with straight wings E F to either side / Stag kneeling left, head reverted; astragalos above; magistrate name lefDinoFeb 12, 2009
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MILETOS, 6th cent BCAR 1/12 Stater, S3532-33
lion forepart/star pattern
DinoFeb 12, 2009
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Hadrian Denarius Coreobv: Laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder

rev: Victory advancing right, holding wreath & palm-branch

Size: 17mm

Weight: 1.8gm
bust variety RIC 282, Cohen 1455
DinoFeb 12, 2009
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Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus. 193-217 ADAR Denarius.
RIC 552
Obv: Draped bust right, IVLIA AVGVSTA
Rev: Fortunae facing left FORTVNAE FELICI

Made its way to the collection of Renegade 3220 on August 16, 2010.
1 commentsDinoFeb 12, 2009
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Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus 193-217 ADAR Denarius.
RIC 572
Obv: Draped bust right, IVLIA AVGVSTA
Rev: Pietas standing left, sacrificing over lighted altar PIETAS AVGG

Sold on eBay August 2010
DinoFeb 12, 2009
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Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D.AR denarius, RIC IV 86, RSC III 419, aVF, 3.333g, 17.3mm, 135o, Rome mint, 196 - 197 A.D.; obverse L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP VIII, laureate head right; reverse P M TR P IIII COS II P P, Victory advancing left, wreath in right, palm in left. Purchased from Forum Ancient Coins.

Sold on eBay 8/2010
DinoFeb 12, 2009
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Trajan AsTrajan
Ae As
Victory walking
BMC 727; Cohen 617
DinoFeb 12, 2009
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Vespasian AE As 76 ADIMP CAESAR VESP AVG COS VII, laureate bust right
Spes standing left holding flower and raising hem of skirt.
RIC 583a
DinoFeb 12, 2009
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EUBOEA, Histiaea. Circa 196-146 BCAR Tetrobol
Obverse: Head of nymph Histiaea right
Reverse: ISTI-AIEON, nymph seated right on prow; wing on galley
1.4 g, 13 mm

exNumismatic Lanz.
1 commentsDinoFeb 12, 2009
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Myrina2 coins
Obverse: Apollo right
reverse: amphora , SGCV II 4221
DinoFeb 12, 2009
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BMC Thrace Sarmatia, 5th Century BCSize: 24.56 mm
Weight: 2.2 grams
Description: An interesting early cast coinage from the shores of the Black Sea. Even in modern times The Black Sea still contains one of the largest populations of bottlenose dolphins
DinoFeb 12, 2009
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Elis, Olympia, mid and later 2nd CenturyAE Tetrachalkon. Zeus right.
Re. FA/LEI/WN within wreath. BMC 672. SNG Cop. 448. BCD 673. exM&M Numismatics.
DinoFeb 12, 2009
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Argolis, Argos, 440s, 430s-420s BCTriobol. Forepart of wolf at bay to left, both legs extended forward and with head held level. Sigma O below neck.
Rev. A within shallow incuse square, containing square incuses on the upper part, pellet below cross bar. BMC 14, BCD 1030. Very rare.
DinoFeb 12, 2009
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Argolis, Argos, late 2nd Century - 80s BC AE Dichalkon
Wolf's head right
Rev. Pillar Fountain between helmet over wolf's head left on left and heta above monogram APX on the right. Rare.
BCD 1147
DinoFeb 12, 2009
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Elis, Olympia - 270s-260s BC. Time of the 115th-132nd Olympiad. AR Hemidrachm
obv: Laureate head of Zeus right
Thunderbolt within wreath; F-A above, A-P-I below.
BCD 213
2 commentsDinoFeb 12, 2009
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Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign1964
Obv. Right Facing Queen Elizabeth, REGINA:\ F.D.:ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA
Rev. St. George on horseback slaying dragon
1 commentsDinoFeb 12, 2009
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George V Gold Sovereign1919-C
Obv. Left Facing King George, GEORGIVS V D.C. OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP
Rev. St. George on horseback slaying dragon

Sold - Vienna Coin show, Fall 2010.
2 commentsDinoFeb 12, 2009
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George III 1797 Cartwheel PennyGreat Britain. George III 1797 Cartwheel Penny. S 3777. Proclamation coin1 commentsDinoFeb 12, 2009
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Patrai-Patras. 88-30 BC. AR hemidrachm. 15mm 2.16g.
Laureate head Zeus right/ Achaian league monogram. XE SW PA across fields. dolphin below. All within laurel wreath tied at bottom.
VF. Toned. BCD 508.7 (this coin); Clerk 81; Benner-Patrai-51 (this coin). exBeast Coins.
2 commentsDinoDec 23, 2008
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Patrai-Patras. 167-146 BC. AR hemidrachm. 16mm 2.55g.
Laureate head Zeus right/ Achaian league monogram. Monogram A-TEI-N across fields. dolphin below. All within laurel wreath tied at bottom.
Agrinion Hoard 553a (same rev. die); Clerk 82a; Benner-Patrai-29 (this coin).
exBeast Coins.
4 commentsDinoDec 23, 2008
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Messenia-Messena. Circa 175-168 BC.AR Hemidrachm (18mm, 2.46 g).
Laureate head of Zeus right / Monogram; O-OP-N across field, M below; all within wreath tied at bottom.
Agrinion 325d-e; Clerk 304; BCD 722.7, 724; Benner-Messene-23 (same obverse die).

exBeast Coins.
2 commentsDinoDec 23, 2008
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Bronze - ACHAIA, Achaean League, Tegea. Circa 191-146 BC. Æ Tetrachalkon
20mm (4.99 g, 3h).
obv: Zeus Homarios standing left, holding Nike and scepter
rev: Achaia seated left, holding wreath and scepter.

Warren, Bronze 836 (this coin); BCD Peloponnesos 70; SNG Copenhagen 348. CNG Sale 201, Lot: 69. Fine, brown patina, rough.

From the J. S. Wagner Collection.

CNG
1 commentsDinoDec 18, 2008
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ARGOLIS, Argos. Circa 90-50 BC.AR Triobol (15mm, 1.84 g, 11h). Xenophilos, magistrate. Forepart of wolf at bay right / Large A; XENO - F - I - L - OU around, facing head of Helios below crossbar; all within incuse square. BCD Peloponnesos 1179-81 (same obv. die); SNG Copenhagen 51. VF, toned, a few deposits.

CNG 198, lot 97.
6 commentsDinoNov 06, 2008
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Patrai-Patras. 175-168 BC.AR Hemidrachm (2.31 g.).
Obv: Laureate head Zeus right
Rev: Achaian League monogram; D left, M above, I right, trident below facing right; all within laurel wreath tied below.
Clerk 186/3; McClean 6461; Benner-Patrai-22.

exGorny & Mosch

SNG Cop. 274f. ; BMC 98
3 commentsDinoOct 29, 2008
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Aigieon. ca. 88-30 BC.AR Hemidrachm (2.17 g.).
obv: Laureate head of Zeus right. AIGIEWN.
rev: Achaian League monogram;CTO to left, API above, DA right, MOC below;all within laurel-wreath, tied below.
Sear-2973;BMC 24f.; SNG Cop. 235; BCD 430; Benner-Aigion-20.
Gorny & Mosch
1 commentsDinoOct 29, 2008
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Megara. 175-168 BC. AR Hemidrachm. Laureate head of Zeus right / DW Monogram on left and PO Monogram on right side of Large AX monogram; above, lyre; all within laurel-wreath, tied below. Clerk 120; BCD 27.1; Benner-Megara-4.3 commentsDinoOct 06, 2008
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Bronze Nummus of Constantine I ("the Great"). A.D. 323-324.Obv: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Rev: SARMATIA DEVICTA - Victory advancing right, holding trophy, pushing captive standing on ground.
PTR[crescent] in exergue.

Trier Mint, RIC 435

Removed from a piece of jewelry. Edges had been filed to make coin round.
2 commentsDinoSep 24, 2008
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Bronze - ACHAIA, Achaean League, Phigaleia, 208 BCÆ Tetrachalkon
Attribution: SNG Cop 345, BMC 169
Date: 208 BC
Obverse: Zeus standing left
Reverse: Achaia seated left
Size: 20.15 mm
Weight: 5 grams
Rarity: 8
Description: A very nice example of this rare and crude issue
DinoSep 23, 2008
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Akarnania and Aetolia, Leukas Æ16 / Bellerophon on Pegasos / ChimeraAttribution: BMC 176 var.
Date: 350-300 BC
Obverse: Bellerophon riding Pegasus left
Reverse: Chimera crouching left
Size: 15.96 mm
Weight: 3.88 grams
Rarity: 7
Description: A rare bronze Ex BCD collection
3 commentsDinoSep 23, 2008
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Constantius II, 351-355 AD Sandy Patina Fallen HorsemanDN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG, Right Bust, Pearl and Rosette Diademed, Draped and Cuirassed

FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, Spearman, Horseman reaching.

Gamma in left Field.

ALEA in Exergue

RIC 72
7 commentsDinoAug 29, 2008
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Erythrae, Ionia,c. 480 - 400 B.C. Silver obol, SNG Cop 561 var (trihemiobol), VF, .89g, 11.0mm, obverse Pegasus right, curved wing; reverse rosette of twelve petals, ERUQ around, all within incuse square; very rare. ex Forum Ancient Coins.
DinoAug 25, 2008
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Lydia, Philadelphia. Circa 3rd-2nd Century BC. Æ 17mm (4.26 gm)
Macedonian shield
FILADEL-FION, thunderbolt within wreath. Monogram above.
SNG Copenhagen 343. VF, glossy black patina.
DinoAug 22, 2008
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SELEUCUS I NICATOR, 312-280 BC Antioch. AE (19mm, 6.67 g).
Winged head of Medusa r.
BASILEWS - SELEUKOU Bull butting r., K monogram between rear legs.
Houghton-Lorber 21, 4. Newell, WSM 98, 925. Dark green patina.
DinoAug 22, 2008
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Macedon, Philip III. 323-317 BC AR Hemidrachm (15mm, 2.7g).
Head of Hercules right in lionskin
FILIPPOU, Zeus seated left, legs crossed, holding eagle & scepter,
M monogram left field.

exBarry & Darling
DinoAug 22, 2008
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SIKYONIA, Sikyon. Circa 330/20-280 BC. AR HemidrachmAR Hemidrachm.
Chimaera standing left; SI below
Dove flying left.
Warren, Silver 20-26; BCD Peloponnesos 284; SNG Copenhagen 57; BMC 111.
1 commentsDinoAug 22, 2008
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Antoninus Pius, THRACE, PHILIPPOPOLIS (138-161 AD) AE 10.2g, 27mm.
Obv: ANTANIINOC CEBEVCEBHC, Radiate bust right.
Rev: FILIPPOLO-LEITWN, Apollo upright left, holding a patère above a lit altar and a branch.
Ref.: BMC -; SNG COP. -.
DinoAug 22, 2008
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VESPASIAN. 69-79 AD. AR Denarius (3.33 gm). "Judaea Capta" issue. Struck 69-71 AD. AR Denarius (3.2 gm). "Judaea Capta" issue. Struck 69-71 AD.
Laureate head right
Judaea mourning right, trophy behind.
RIC II 15; RSC 226.
1 commentsDinoAug 22, 2008
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Nero (54-68 AD). Denarius. 64-65 AD. Ar Denarius.
Obv: NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS Laureate head right.
Rev: IVPPITER CVSTOS Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre.
RIC I, 53; BMCRE 74; Cohen 119. (3.3 g)
DinoAug 22, 2008
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Salonina AE Antoninianus. Sole Reign, 267 AD.Obv: SALONINA AVG, Diademed, draped bust right on crescent, hair weaved in rows with long plait carried up the back of head and tucked under diadem.

Rev: AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing facing, head left, scales in right hand, cornucopiae in left. Crescent in left field. VII C . in exergue. (22mm, 3.8g)

RIC V, Part I, 87; Göbl 1648d
DinoAug 22, 2008
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Argos. 175-168BC AR Hemidrachm (15mm, 2.4g). Laureate head of Zeus left / AX Monogram: Harpa above; Monogram below; all within wreath tied above. Agrinion 307; Benner-Argos-9.
DinoAug 22, 2008
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Elis. 167-146 BC.AR Hemidrachm. 2.30g. Laureate Head of Zeus right/ AX, F-A across, LY above, Sigma Omega below; all within laurel wreath. Dark toning. EFBCD-664, Agrinion-349a, Clerk-281; BCD 664; Benner-Elis-27. HJBerk BBS 160, lot 105.4 commentsDinoAug 14, 2008
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