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SICILY, Syracuse, Calciati 157 variantSICILY, Syracuse Hiketas II 287-278 BC Æ Litra 22mm 7.48g Calciati 157 (variant, flan too tight to see the lettering)
Obverse: (ΣYΡAKOΣIΩN), laureate head of Zeus Hellanios left; palladium behind
Reverse: (ΣYΡAKOΣIΩN), eagle standing left on thunderbolt; star in left field.
Ex Auctiones GmbH
casata137ecApr 02, 2021
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Sicily, Syracuse mint, BMC 305 Sicily, Syracuse mint, Dionysos I Tetras 405-367 B.C. AE, 14mm 1.73g, BMC 305
O: Head Arethusa facing slightly to l.
R: Octopus in circular incuse
casata137ecNov 16, 2011
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Thessalian Confederacy, Larissa(?) mint, The Numismatic Chronicle and Journal of the Numismatic Society, Third Series, XVIII, 1898, Pl. XIX. 1.Thessalian Confederacy, Larissa(?) mint, 196-146 B.C. AE, 23mm 11.04g, The Numismatic Chronicle and Journal of the Numismatic Society, Third Series, XVIII, 1898, Pl. XIX. 1., Weber 2945
O: Head of Zeus r., laureate
R: to left ΘEΣΣA to right ΛΩN above EYBIOTOY below ..TPΛIO(?), Monster, like a centaur, except that the animal part of him is of a bull, not of a horse, rearing r., and seizing by the bridle a horse rearing r.
casata137ecNov 16, 2011
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Florian, RIC V 111 Serdica mint, Florian Antoninianus, 276 A.D. Silvered AE, 24mm, 2.68g, RIC V 111
O: IMP C M ANN FLORIANVS AVG, Radiate, draped, and cuirassed, bust right
R: PROVIDEN DEOR, Providentia standing right, holding two standards, facing Sol standing left with right hand raised and holding globe
Ex: KA•A
casata137ecNov 16, 2011
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Ionia, Smyrna mint, SNG Kayhan 596Ionia, Smyrna mint, 105-95 B.C. AE, 19mm 4.48g, SNG Kayhan 596
O: Turreted head of Tyche r.; dotted border
R: to right, ZMΥΡNAIΩN to left, MOΣXOΣ, Aphrodite Stratonikis standing right, left hand on column, holding wreath bearing Nike
casata137ecNov 16, 2011
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Caria, Mylasa (?) mint, SNG Kayhan 934-938Caria, Mylasa (?) mint, Milesian standard Hemiobol, c. 450-400 B.C. AR, 8mm 0.61g, SNG Kayhan 934-938
O: Facing forepart of lion
R: Scorpion in incuse square punch
casata137ecNov 16, 2011
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Marcus Aurelius, BMC 111Amphipolis mint, Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 A.D. AE, 27mm 11.8g, BMC 111
O: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC, Laureate head right
R: AMΦIΠO-ΛEITΩN, Tyche (city goddess) seated left on an ornate throne, legs crossed, holding out a phiale at waist level with right hand
*holed in antiquity
casata137ecNov 16, 2011
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Geta, not listed in references examinedNicaea mint, Geta, c. 198-209 A.D. 15mm 1.93g, not listed in references examined
O: Π CEΠ - ΓETAC K (or similar), head bare r.
R: NIKA - IEΩN, caduceus
casata137ecNov 16, 2011
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Aeolis, Myrina mint, BMC Troas pg. 137, 27Aeolis, Myrina mint, 2nd-1st century B.C. AE, 17mm 3.23g, BMC Troas pg. 137, 27
O: Laureate head of Apollo right
R: MY-PI, Amphora; kithara to right
casata137ecNov 05, 2011
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L. Hostilius Saserna denarius, RSC I Hostilia 5Rome mint, L. Hostilius Saserna denarius, 48 B.C. AR, 3.45g 19mm, SRCV I 417, RSC I Hostilia 5, Sydenham 951, Crawford 448/2,
O: diademed female head right (Clementia? or Pietas?), wearing cruciform earring, hair in a knot and falling down neck;
R: L HOSTILIVS SASERNA, Victory advancing right carrying a winged caduceus, Gallic trophy and palm fronds
casata137ecNov 05, 2011
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Pisidia, Selge, BMC 20-25Pisidia, Selge, Obol, 400-333 BC AR, 10mm 0.68g, BMC 20-25
O: facing head of Gorgon with flowing hair
R: head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet, astragalos behind
casata137ecNov 05, 2011
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Septimius Severus, SNG Copenhagen 437Thrace, Anchialus mint, Septimius Severus 193-211 A.D. AE, 20mm 5.96g, AMNG II 496; SNG Copenhagen 437
O: AVT K CEΠ CEVHPOC, laureate head right
R: AΓXIAΛEΩN, Cybele seated left in turreted crown, holding patera & drum, lion next to her
casata137ecNov 05, 2011
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Ionia, Teos mint, SNG Kayhan 602Ionia, Teos mint, Silver Tetartemorion (1/4 Obol), c. 475 - 450 B.C., 6mm 0.24g, SNG Kayhan 602
O: griffin head right
R: quadripartite incuse square
casata137ecNov 05, 2011
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Macedon, Akanthos mint, SNG ANS 51Macedon, Akanthos mint, ca. 470-390 BC AR, 9mm 0.45g, SNG ANS 51
O: Forepart of bull right, dotted border
R: Quadripartite incuse square
casata137ecSep 28, 2011
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Caria, Cnidus mint, SNG Keckman 201 (head to left)Caria, Cnidus mint, 250-210 B.C. AE, 12mm 2.78g, SNG Keckman 201 (head to left)
O: Head of Aphrodite l.
R: Illegible ethnic (KNI) and illegible magistrate name, prow l., below, club
casata137ecSep 28, 2011
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Thessaly, Larissa mint, BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var Thessaly, Larissa mint, 400-344 B.C. AE, 19mm 7.57g, SNG Cop 141 var (rev legend), BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var (rev legend)
O: Head of nymph Larissa facing slightly left, crowned with corn
R: ΛAPIΣ[AIΩN] (or similar), Horseman r. wearing petasus and chiton, holding lance, horse prancing
casata137ecSep 28, 2011
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Pisidia, Selge mint, SNG France 1975-1976 variant Pisidia, Selge mint, 2nd-1st centuries B.C. AE, 18mm 3.81g, SNG France 1975-1976 variant (legend, ΣΕΑ is standard)
O: Head of Herakles facing slightly right, wreathed with styrax, lion’s skin around neck, club over shoulder /
R: ΣΑ-Κ, Forepart of stag right, head left.
casata137ecSep 28, 2011
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Seleucid, Tryphon, BMC Seleucid Kings of Syria pg. 68, 8Antioch mint, Tryphon, c. 142-138 BC AE, 19mm 5.37 g 12h, BMC Seleucid Kings of Syria pg. 68, 8
O: Head of Tryphon r., diad.
R: BAΣIΛEΩΣ TPYΦΩOΣ AYTOKPATOPOΣ, Spiked Macedonian helmet adorned with wild goat horns; piloi of the Dioskouroi to inner left.
From the Stephen Glover Collection.
CNG E-Auction 264, Lot: 178
His handsome - in the heroic style of Alexander the Great- portraits, along with the very interesting legends "BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΤΡΥΦΩΝΟΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ" (of King Tryphon, the Self Empowered)
are clear indicators of his very interesting, repressive personality.
During his short reign, the Seleukid Era dating system for dated coinage was abandoned in favor of the New Era (Tryphon's regnal years). A true usurper.
Newell's thoughts on SMA :
The Macedonian helmet chosen for the reverse type of all these issues, has direct reference to the claim of Tryphon that, - according to the time honored Macedonian custom,-
he was supposed to have been unanimously elected by free Macedonian soldiers in open assembly. There may also been intended a punning reference to his name, for in both
Homer and Hesiod a helmet is sometimes called Τρυφάλεια.
(Additional info and proper mint from Nikos or rover1.3 on the FORVM boards)casata137ecSep 28, 2011
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Augustus, with Julia Augusta (Livia), RPC 2466Ionia, Smyrna mint, Augustus, with Julia Augusta (Livia), struck circa 10 B.C. AE, 20mm 4.58g, Leontiskos Hippomedontos, magistrate, RPC 2466; SNG Copenhagen 1334
O: ΣEBAΣTΩI ZMYPNAIOI, Jugate heads right of Augustus, laureate, and Livia, draped
R: ΔIONIΣIOΣ KOΛΛYBAΣ, Aphrodite Stratonicis standing facing, holding scepter and Nike, leaning on column; to right, dove standing left
casata137ecSep 17, 2011
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Cilicia, Tarsos, SNG Levante 224Cilicia, Tarsos mint, silver obol, Satrap Mazaios, c. 361 - 334 B.C. AR, 10mm 0.38g, SNG Levante 224
O: Baal seated left, stalk of grain and bunch of grapes in right, long vertical scepter in left
R: Wolf forepart right, crescent above with horns downward, circle border of dots
casata137ecSep 17, 2011
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Thrace, Lysimachia, BMC Thrace pg 196, 18Thrace, Lysimachia mint, 329-220 B.C. AE, 15mm 3.09g, BMC Thrace pg 196, 18
O: Lion’s head, r.
R: ΛΥ – ΣI, Stalk of barley, in field l., control mark
casata137ecSep 17, 2011
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Mysia, Pergamon, BMC Mysia p. 119, 54Mysia, Pergamon mint, c. 282 - 133 B.C. AE, 12mm 2.25g, BMC Mysia p. 119, 54
O: head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with a griffin
R: ΦIΛE /TAIΡOΥ, strung bow
The regal bronze coinage of Pergamon is all inscribed in the name of the dynasty's founder, Philetairos. Attribution to specific reigns is not yet possible. – Forvm addendum
casata137ecSep 17, 2011
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Thrace, Mesembria, SNG BMC 277Thrace, Mesembria mint, 4th-3rd Century B.C. AE, 12mm 1.88g, SNG BMC 277
O: Helmeted head of Athena right
R: Shield with greek letters M-E-T-A
casata137ecSep 17, 2011
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Troas, Assos, Weber 5324Troas, Assos mint, 400-241 B.C. AE, 10mm 1.66g, Weber 5324, pl. 193
O: Helmeted head of Athena, l.
R: Bucranium, AΣ-ΣI
casata137ecSep 10, 2011
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Troas, Birytis, SNG Cop 251 Troas, Birytis mint, c. 300 B.C. AE, 9mm 0.74g, SGCV II 4059, SNG Cop 251 ff
O: bearded head of Kabeiros right wearing pilos
R: B-I/PY (clockwise, P reversed), triskelis formed by three crescents, linear border
casata137ecSep 10, 2011
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Troas, Ilion, SNG Cop 347Troas, Ilion mint, c. 300 - 240 B.C. AE, 1.84g 12mm, SNG Cop 347
O: Head of Athena, l., in crested Attic helmet
R: IΛI, Athena Ilias standing left, holding filleted spear and distaff
casata137ecSep 10, 2011
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Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum Civic IssueMoesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum Civic Issue, 2nd-3rd Century A.D. AE, 14mm 1.92g, (*note: the only reference I could find was a CNG auction ref from WildWinds) CNG auction #13 lot 2784
O: Winged bust of Nike-Tyche right, wearing turreted crown
R: ΠPOC/ICTΠON in two lines
casata137ecSep 10, 2011
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Mysia, Adramytteion, Weber 4949Mysia, Adramytteion mint, c. 187 - 133 B.C. AE, 12mm 1.71g, Weber 4949
O: Laureate head of Zeus facing slightly right;
R: AΔΡA-M, eagle with wings closed standing left on rock, grain ear before
casata137ecSep 10, 2011
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Thrace, Lysimacheia, ANS 1944.100.16606, 1944.100.16607Thrace, Lysimacheia, Thracian Chersonesus 309-220 B.C., 9mm 0.79g, ANS 1944.100.16606, 1944.100.16607; Konigliche Museen zu Berlin, Beschreibung der Antiken Munzen pg 269, #35
O: Helmeted head of Athena, r.
R: Ear of Grain with two leaves, Λ to l., Υ to r.
casata137ecAug 27, 2011
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Constantine I, RIC VII Trier 258Trier mint, Constantine I, 320 A.D. AE, 20mm 2.60g, RIC VII Trier 258
O: CONSTA-NTINVS AVG, Helmeted, cuirassed
R: VIRTVS-EXERCIT. Trophy with captives seated on ground on either side
Ex: dot PTR
casata137ecAug 27, 2011
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Caria, Halikarnassos(?) mint, SNG Keckman 869 ffCaria, Halikarnassos(?) mint, 5th Century B.C. AR hemiobol, 8.4mm 0.30g, SNG Keckman 869 ff. (various symbols on reverse)
O: rams head right
R: male head right within incuse square
*extremely successful cleaning project...was 0.036g before cleaningcasata137ecAug 27, 2011
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Mysia, Plakia, not listed in references examinedMysia, Plakia mint, 3rd - 1st century BC, AE, 12mm 1.69g, not listed in references examined
O: 3/4 facing turreted female (Kybele?), slightly l.
R: ΠΛΑ, thymiaterion (incense burner)
casata137ecAug 27, 2011
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Pontos, Amisos, BMC Pontos p. 19, 69 - 78 var Pontos, Amisos mint, c. 85 - 65 B.C., 22mm 6.98g, BMC Pontos p. 19, 69 - 78 var (various monograms)
O: Aegis with facing head of Gorgon in center
R: AMI-ΣOY, Nike advancing right, holding palm across shoulders
casata137ecAug 27, 2011
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Macedon (Roman Protectorate), SNG Copenhagen 1324-6Macedon (Roman Protectorate), Republican period, Transitional bronze issue, c. 167-165 B.C. AE, 23mm 9.28g, MacKay pl. III, 10; Touratsoglou, Macedonia 25; SNG Copenhagen 1324-6
O: Facing mask of Silenos, wearing ivy wreath
R: MAKE / ΔONΩN, D above, all within oak wreath
casata137ecAug 14, 2011
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Sicily, Gela, BMC Sicily 79Sicily, Gela, ca 339-310 B.C. AE litra, 26/21mm 11.55g, BMC Sicily 79
O: Youth r., wearing crested helmet, with feather at the side, and chlamys; about to slay with a sword a ram running r., which he seizes with left hand
R: Free horse prancing r.; above, star of 8 rays (*either worn or missing from strike)
casata137ecAug 14, 2011
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Mysia, Pergamon, BMC Mysia p. 128, 150Mysia, Pergamon mint, c. 133 - 16 B.C. AE, 15mm 2.08g, BMC Mysia p. 128, 150
O: laureate head of Asklepios right, ΔIOΔOPOY below (magistrate's name);
R: AΣKΛHΠIOY / ΣΩTHPOΣ, snake-encircled Asklepian staff
casata137ecAug 14, 2011
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Septimius Severus and Julia Domna, Varbanov 2825 varNicopolis ad Istrum mint, Septimius Severus and Julia Domna, 193-211 A.D. AE, 18mm 2.82g, Varbanov 2825 var
O: AY K Λ CE CEVHPOC (or similar), laureate bust, r
R: IO ΔO NIKOΠOΛIT ΠPOC IC (or similar), draped bust, r
casata137ecAug 14, 2011
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Aeolis, Larissa Phrikonis,Aeolis, Larissa Phrikonis, Circa 4th Century B.C. AE, 9mm 0.85g, Weber 5563
O: Horned, three-quarter facing female head, turned slightly right, wearing necklace
R: ΛA, bull's head right
casata137ecJul 30, 2011
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Lesbos, Methymna mint, Franke, Methymna, p. 170, 19ALesbos, Methymna mint, c. 330 B.C. AE, 11mm 1.40g, Franke, Methymna, p. 170, 19A; SNG Cop. 353
O: Crested, helmeted, head of Athena, l.
R: MAΘY, 4-string lyre; helmet to left
casata137ecJul 30, 2011
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Constantine I, RIC VII Thessalonica 29 Thessalonica mint, Constantine I, 318-319 A.D. AE, 18mm 2.69g, RIC VII Thessalonica 29 (minor variant? No dot before mintmark)
O: IMP CONST-ANTINVS AVG, laureate, and cuirassed, spear over right shoulder holding spear with right hand, facing l.
R: VOT XX / MVLT / dot XXX dot / TS dot Γ dot, surrounded by wreath
*mintmark within wreath
casata137ecJul 30, 2011
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India, Rudrasena II Drachm, internet ref (www.zeno.ru)India, Rudrasena II Drachm, Sake 178-200/AD256-278, 15mm 2.28g, internet ref (www.zeno.ru)
O: uncertain legend, bust right
Rev: Three-arched hill or Chaitya, with river, crescent and sun, within Prakrit legend in Brahmi script;
The Brahmi inscription on the reverse reads:
Rajnah Kshatrapasa Viradamaputrasa Rajno Mahakshtrapasa Rudrasenasa
Raja Great Satrap Rudrasena, Son of Raja Satrap Virdaman
casata137ecJul 30, 2011
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Egypt, Ptolemy II Philadelphos, SV416 variantAlexandria mint, Ptolemy II Philadelphos c 260 B.C. AE, 23mm 8.41g, SV416 variant
O: Head of Alexander right, wearing elephant skin headdress
R: ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, uncertain control mark
casata137ecJul 30, 2011
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Maximianus, BMC 2561Alexandria mint, Maximianus tetradrachm, 286 - 305, 306 - 308, and 310 AD BI, 19mm 8.13g, BMC 2561, Curtis 2091 var (no star), Milne 4855 var (no star)
O: A K M A OΥA MAΞIMIANOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
R: Homonia standing left, raising right, double cornucopia in left, star right, L -Γ (year 3) across fields
casata137ecJun 26, 2011
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Hadrian denarius, RIC 149Rome mint, Hadrian denarius, 125-128 A.D. AR, 18mm 2.99g, BMC 343, RIC 149
O: Laureate head r., drapery on l. shoulder
R: Hercules seated r. on cuirass, holding club and distaff (?)
casata137ecJun 26, 2011
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Phrygia, Laodicea ad Lycum mint, Pseudo-autonomous issue, BMC 126Phrygia, Laodicea ad Lycum mint, Pseudo-autonomous issue, 3rd century A.D. AE, 25mm 7.20g, BMC 126
O: IEPA CVNKΛHTOC, Draped bust of the Senate right
R: ΛAOIKEΩN NEΩKOPΩN, Tyche Pantheia, standing left, with various attributes; lotus-like headdress, crescent behind neck, wings, serpent and rudder in right hand, cornucopiae on left arm, wheel of nemesis at her feet, and ear of corn(?) growing behind her: border of dots
casata137ecJun 26, 2011
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Thessaly, Pelinna mint, SNG Copenhagen 188-189 var.Thessaly, Pelinna mint, Chalkous, Later 4th century B.C. AE, 16mm 2.47g, Moustaka 1998, 5, SNG Copenhagen 188-189 var.
O: Thessalian cavalryman galloping to left
R: PEΛIN - NAIEΩN Mantho standing right, holding casket and key
casata137ecJun 26, 2011
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Carthage, SNG Copenhagen 108Carthage, Sicilian mint, Circa 330-300 B.C. AE, 16mm, 2.86g, MAA 23; SNG Copenhagen 108
O: Date palm
R: Pegasos flying left; Punic "B" below
casata137ecJun 11, 2011
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Caria, Rhodes mint, BMC Caria p. 240, 109Rhodes mint, c. 350 - 300 B.C. AE, 10mm 1.18g, BMC Caria p. 240, 109; SNG Keckman 384 - 425 var (symbol), 0.864g, 9.6mm,
O: Diademed head of Rhodos right;
R: PO, rose
casata137ecJun 11, 2011
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Seleucid, Alexander II Zabinas, SNG Spaer 2341-2Seleucid, Antioch mint, Alexander II Zabinas, Series 5, struck circa 125-122 B.C. AE, 22mm 9.84g, SC 2237.1b SNG Spaer 2341-2
O: Radiate and diademed head right
R: Double cornucopia; A-Π flanking, club to lower left
casata137ecJun 11, 2011
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Thrace, Odessos mint, BMC p. 137, 2Thrace, Odessos mint, 325 - 270 B.C. AE, 13mm 2.94g, BMC p. 137, 2; SNG Cop 669, S 1680 var, gF, 4.672g, 16.9mm, 0°, c.
O: female head right bound with tainia;
R: OΔHΣITΩN inscribed on base, recumbent river god left, patera in right, cornucopia in left; amphora upside down on a pole behind
casata137ecJun 11, 2011
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Italy, Bruttium, Rhegion, Lindgren II - 381Italy, Bruttium, Rhegion, Circa 215-150 B.C. AE, 27mm 9.18g, BMC Italy pg 382, 93 (var.), Lindgren II - 381
O: Janiform female heads laur., and each wearing modius, stephane, earring, and necklace
R: RHΓINΩN, Asklepios seated left, holding sceptre, tripod to l.,
casata137ecJun 11, 2011
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Julia Mamaea Denarius, RIC IVb 360Rome mint, Julia Mamaea Denarius, 222-235 A.D. AR 20mm 3.13g, RIC IVb 360, RSC 81, BMC 381
O: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, diademed & draped bust right
R: VESTA, Vesta standing half-left, & holding palladium scepter
casata137ecMay 30, 2011
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Macrinus, Prieur 889Beroea mint, Macrinus tetradrachm, 11 Apr 217 - 8 Jun 218 A.D. AR, 26.4mm 12.349g, Prieur 889
O: AYT K MA OÎ C••• E MAKPINOC CE, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r.
R: ΔHMAΠ-X EΞYΠATOCΔ, eagle standing front, wings spread, head left, between legs winged animal facing, palm in field, B - E below claws
casata137ecApr 23, 2011
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Licinius I follis, RIC VI Heraclea 73Heraclea mint, Licinius I follis, 313 A.D. AE, 24mm 3.68g, RIC VI Heraclea 73
O: IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS PF AVG, laureate head, l.
R: IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG, Jupiter standing, facing, head l., chlamys hanging from left shoulder, holding Victory on globe, leaning on sceptre, eagle with wreath l., Γ r.
Ex: SMHT
casata137ecApr 16, 2011
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Phoenicia, Marathos, Duyrat 318 (D1/R2)Phoenicia, Marathos, Year 130 (130/129 BC) AE, 21mm 7.70g,
Duyrat 318 (D1/R2)
O: Laureate head of Zeus right
R: Filleted double cornucopia; date to right, Phoenician lettering to left and below
casata137ecApr 16, 2011
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Thessaly, Krannon, BMC Thessaly pg 17, 7Thessaly, Krannon, ca. 400-344 B.C. AE, 19mm, 5.22g, BMC Thessaly pg 17, 7
O: laureate head of Poseidon (?) right *note: BMC identifies the bust as Zeus, but most others identify him as Poseidon (?)
R: KPA, horseman r., clad in chlamys and petasus; horse galloping
casata137ecApr 16, 2011
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Thessaly, Phalanna, BMC Thessaly pg 41, 4-7Thessaly, Phalanna, ca. 400-344 B.C. AE, 19mm, 8.04g, BMC Thessaly pg 41, 4-7
O: head of youth (Ares?) right
R: ΦAΛANNAIΩN, bust of nymph Phalanna r., hair in sakkos
casata137ecApr 16, 2011
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Arkadia, Megalopolis, BMC Peloponnesus pg 174, 62-63Arkadia, Megalopolis mint, Arkadian League Trichalkon, c. 330-275 B.C. AE, 19mm 6.04g, BCD Peloponnesus (Megalopolis) 1533, BMC Peloponnesus pg 174, 62-63
O: Horned head of Pan r.
R: Large APk monogram of solid form; A to left, syrinx below
casata137ecApr 11, 2011
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Italy, Calabria, HN Italy 912 (var)Italy, Calabria, Tarentum mint, Diobol, Circa 380-325 B.C. AR, 11mm 1.3 grams, SNG ANS 1408 (var), HN Italy 912 (var)
Obv: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with Skylla, who holds a rock in her raised right hand
Rev: Herakles kneeling right, wrestling with the Nemean lion
casata137ecApr 11, 2011
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Diva Faustina Senior, Spijkerman 15Arabia, Bostra mint, Diva Faustina Senior, Died AD 140/1 AE, 11mm 1.17g, Kindler 11; Rosenberger 11-2; Spijkerman 15
O: ΘEA ΦAVCT, Veiled and draped bust right
R: NT O/B, three heads of barley fastened together, all within wreath
casata137ecApr 11, 2011
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC 1240a (Pius)Rome mint, Marcus Aurelius As, 142 A.D. AE, 26mm 8.41g, Cohen 455, RIC 1240a (Pius)
O: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS, bare head right
R: PIETAS AVG, sacrificial implements: knife, sprinkler, jug, lituus & simpulum; SC in ex.
casata137ecApr 11, 2011
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Peloponnesos, Sikyon, BMC Peloponnesos p. 47, 143Sikyon mint, Peloponnesos, Greece, c. 323 - 251 B.C. AE, 15mm 2.07g, BMC Peloponnesos p. 47, 143
O: dove flying l., Φ above tail
R: ΣI within olive wreath
casata137ecApr 11, 2011
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Kings of Aksum, Ezanas (Struck after his conversion to Christianity in 330 A.D.), BMC Aksum 90Kings of Aksum, Ezanas (Struck after his conversion to Christianity in 330 A.D.) c 330-350 A.D. AE, 0.60g 12mm, Munro-Hay 52; BMC Aksum 90
O: BACI ΛEΨC, draped bust right wearing headcloth
R: +TOV TO APECH TH XWPA (May This [the cross] Please the Country), small cross in circle (generally the interiors of the circle and cross were gilt with gold, but none is evident on this example)
Aksum was the first civilization anywhere to use the cross of Christ on its coins (Pankhurst 27), even before the Romans. King Ezana (also known as Abreha) was the first to do so around 330 CE (Pankhurst 27). Ezana became king sometime between 320-325 CE and as a child, he and his court, were converted to Christianity by Frumentius (Prouty and Rosenfeld 65). Ezana began to use the coins as propaganda to spread his religion by replacing the crescent symbols with the cross. Later rulers from late 4th and 5th centuries incorporated on the coins phrases such as ‘By the grace of God’ and ‘Christ is with us (Munro-Ray 190-2).’
The establishment of Christianity in Aksum saw the beginning of an active pilgrimage traffic between Ethiopia and the Holy Land. Pilgrims traveled down the Nile valley and then across to Palestine and Jerusalem. The pilgrims of course brought their coins with them, and the overt Christian symbolism appealed to the local communities through which they passed. As a result, Axumite bronze coins and local imitations of them saw considerable circulation in Egypt and Palestine. They have been found at numerous 4th to 6th century sites, circulating alongside the regular Roman and Byzantine nummi. A settlement of Coptic Ethiopian monks remains in Jerusalem to this day, their main shrine being on the roof of the Holy Sepulchre church, the only location permitted them by the more numerous Christian sects.
Aksum is the purported home of the Ark of the Covenant. According to regional tradition, the Ark is housed in the Church of Mary of Zion. The Ark, according to legends, was brought to Aksum by King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba's son and placed under guard. No one but the one guard priest is allowed in, and thus no one can verify the Ark's existence. According to the Kebra Nagast, when Menelik, came to visit his father in Jerusalem, his father gave him a copy of the Ark, and commanded the first-born sons of the elders of his kingdom to go to Ethiopia and settle there. The sons of the elders did not want to live away from the presence of the Ark, so they switched the copy with the original and smuggled the Ark out of the country. Menelik only learned that the original was with his group during the journey home.
casata137ecApr 09, 2011
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Mn. Aemilius Lepidus denarius, BMC Italy 590Mn. Aemilius Lepidus denarius, 114-113 B.C. AR, 3.76g 19mm, SRCV 168, Crawford 291/1, Sydenham 554, RSC Aemilia 7, BMC Italy 590
O: laureate and draped bust of Roma right, ROMA (MA in monogram) before, X (XVI in monogram) behind
R: MN•AEMILIO (MN in monogram), horseman holding vertical spear (equestrian statue) right, on triple-arch containing L-E-P
The triple-arch probably represents the Aqua Marcia, an aqueduct begun by M. Aemilius Lepidus and M. Fulvius Nobilior as Censors in 179 B.C.
casata137ecApr 09, 2011
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Caria, Rhodes, Drachm, (similar to) SNG Copenhagen 836Rhodes, Drachm, 166-88 B.C. AR, 1.98g 14mm, (similar to) SNG Copenhagen 836
O: Radiate head Helios right
R: Rose with stalk on either side; (off flan: magistrate’s name) above; in field P-O; all within incuse square
casata137ecApr 09, 2011
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Sicily, Syracuse mint, Under Roman Rule, SNG ANS 1093Sicily, Syracuse mint, Under Roman Rule c. 212 B.C., 5.51g 20mm, SNG ANS 1093, Calciati II p. 432, 237
O: head of Isis right, wreathed in grain, wearing solar disc headdress
R: ΣYPAKOΣION, the headdress of Isis (solar disc framed by two bull horns and two stalks of grain at the base, two tall plumes behind)
casata137ecApr 09, 2011
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Sicily, Syracuse mint, Fifth Democracy, SNG Morcom 834Sicily, Syracuse mint, Fifth Democracy, 214-212 B.C. AE, 2.75g 14mm, ANS 1050, SNG Morcom 834, Calciati 208 DS 7
O: Head of Poseidon l., wearing diadem, within dotted border
R: ΣYP – AKO/ (ΣI – ΩN) in two line below, Ornamented trident head, dolphins downward at sides
casata137ecApr 09, 2011
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Phoenicia, Arados, Fouree, Betlyon 11Phoenicia, Arados, Plated imitation, Circa 380-351/0 B.C. AR Tetrobol, mm, g, imitation of Betlyon 11; SNG Copenhagen 14-8
O: Wreathed head of marine deity right
R: Galley sailing right over waves; all within dotted circular border.
casata137ecMar 22, 2011
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Carthage, Sardinian mint, SNG Cop 311Carthage, Sardinian mint, 221-210 BC AE, 23mm 7.52g, SNG Cop 311
Obverse: Head of Tanit left
Reverse: Horse standing right, head reverted, Punic letter below
casata137ecMar 22, 2011
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Ionia, Smyrna mint, SNG Copenhagen 1140Ionia, Smyrna mint, c. 145-125 B.C. AE, 20mm 6.6g, Milne, Autonomous 183a; SNG Copenhagen 1140
O: laureate head of Apollo right
R: ΣMYPANIΩN, Homer seated left in himation, right hand raised to chin, left holding volume on his knees, transverse staff behind, magistrate Diogenes Euryd’s name on left ΔIOΓENHΣ / TOY
casata137ecMar 22, 2011
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Phokis, Federal coinage, Williams 239 or similarPhokis, Federal coinage, Triobol, 478 - 460 B.C. or later AR, 14mm 2.66g, Williams 239 or similar
O: Frontal bull’s head with broad features, hair depicted in coarse vertical strokes
R: Head of Artemis r. of coarse style in incuse, no letters visible
casata137ecMar 22, 2011
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India, Taxila mint, 1/8 Satamana (1/8 Persian Shekel), MACW 4079 - 80Taxila mint, 1/8 Satamana (1/8 Persian Shekel), c. 500 - 300 B.C. (Earliest Coinage of India) AR, 15mm 1.36g, MACW 4079 - 80
O: Radiate Symbol*
R: Blank
*The obverse description from various sources is:
Six-petaled flower
Lotus flower
Septa-radiate Taxila-Gandhara symbol
Circular design composed of six tridents and a pole radiating from a central circle (Hexa-radiate symbol)
Six-armed symbol
Punch mark of sun with six radiating arms
Dynastic symbol
Gandharan six-armed symbol
These silver coins of Taxila were encountered by Alexander the Great when he conquered Taxila in 326 BC. He was paid off in them by the King of Taxila after not seeing coinage through much of central Asia in his conquests.
Taxila was a wealthy empire in central Asia that stood at the crossroads of the trade routes between Europe and Asia. It was located in modern day Pakistan.
Taxila was an ancient Buddhist seat of learning, connected across the Khunjerab pass to the Silk Road, attracting students from all over the world. It was also called Takshashila in Sanskrit in ancient India.
casata137ecMar 22, 2011
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Italy, Bruttium, The Brettii, BMC Italy p. 327, 70Italy, Bruttium, The Brettii, Bronze reduced uncia, c. 216 - 203 B.C. AE, 21mm 6.30g, BMC Italy p. 327, 70; SNG ANS 103
O: laureate head of Zeus right, thunderbolt behind
R: BPETTIΩN, naked warrior right, spear in right, shield in left, grapes at feet
casata137ecMar 12, 2011
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Italy, Campania, Cales, SNG Copenhagen 323Italy, Campania, Cales mint, c. 276-260 B.C. AE, 19mm 5.37g, Sambon 916, SNG Lloyd 53, SNG Copenhagen 323, SNG ANS 193
O: Helmeted head of Athena l.
R: CALENO, Cock standing r.; in field l., star
casata137ecMar 12, 2011
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Italy, Lucania, Metapontion, HN Italy 1682Italy, Lucania, Metapontion mint, c. 300-250 B.C. AE, 17mm, 3.74 g, 11h, Johnston Bronze 46; HN Italy 1682
O: Three-quarter facing, head of Athena, slightly right, wearing triple-crested helmet
R: META, Barley ear with leaf stretching r., cross-torch to r.
(ex CNG auctions)
casata137ecMar 12, 2011
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Italy, Calabria, Brundisium mint, Lindgren II #246 (var.)Italy, Calabria, Brundisium mint, Semis, B.C. AE, 20mm 7.74g, Lindgren II #246 (var.)
O: Laureate head of Poseidon r., with long trident behind
R: BRVM (below), Taras, naked, riding a dolphin, holding in his outstretched right hand, Nike crowning, and in his left, a cithara
casata137ecMar 12, 2011
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Cilicia, Tarsos, SNG France 1345 (var.)Cilicia, Tarsos mint, c. 2nd-1st century B.C. AE, 20mm 6.9g, SNG France 1345 (var.)
O: Draped & turreted bust of Tyche r.
R: TAPΣEΩN to right, Sandan standing on horned lion right, holding branch, bow over shoulder, monograms to left
casata137ecMar 12, 2011
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Italy, Bruttium, Rhegium, SNG Cop. 1951Italy, Bruttium, Rhegium mint, 380-270 B.C. AE, 20mm 7.29g, SNG Cop. 1951
O: lion’s scalp seen from above
R: laureate head of Apollo, l
casata137ecMar 05, 2011
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Diocletian, BMC Alexandria 2522Alexandria mint, Diocletian tetradrachm, 284-305 (287/288) A.D. potin, 20mm 8.32g, BMC Alexandria 2522
O: AKGOVAΔIOKΛHTI ANOCCEB, bust r., laur; wears cuirass
R: Nike running l., holds wreath and palm LΔ to l.
casata137ecMar 05, 2011
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Sicily, Messana mint, Mamertinoi, Calciati I, 108, 40Sicily, Messana mint, Mamertinoi, c. 220-200 B.C. AE, 25mm 8.76g, SNG ANS 441, Calciati I, 108, 40
O: Laureate head of bearded Zeus r.
R: MAMERTINΩN, nude, helmeted hero advancing r., holding spear in his r. hand, round shield in his l. hand; in field r., mark of value Π
casata137ecMar 05, 2011
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Sicily, Menaeum, BMC Sicily pg. 98, 7 Sicily, Menaeum mint, After 210 B.C. AE, 17mm 3.85g, BMC Sicily pg. 98, 7
O: Bust of Demeter r., wearing necklace, wreath of corn, and veil
R: MENA-INΩN, two crossed torches, beneath, triangle (without standard mark of value)
casata137ecMar 05, 2011
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Italy, Campania, Neapolis, SNG Cop 516Italy, Campania, Neapolis mint, c. 270 - 240 B.C. AE, 5.385g, 20.2mm, 315o, SNG Cop 516
O: NEOΠOΛITΩN, laureate head of Apollo left, Ξ behind
R: man-headed bull standing right, being crowned by Nike who flies above, I Σ below
casata137ecMar 05, 2011
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Tiberius As, RIC I 52Rome mint, Tiberius As, A.D. 26mm 9.87g, RIC I 52
O: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII, laureate head, l.
R: PONTIF MAX TR POT XXXVI, S-C to right and left of rudder placed vertically across banded globe; small globe at base of rudder
casata137ecFeb 19, 2011
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Macedon, Philip V, Mamroth, Bronzemünzen 10aMacedon, Uncertain Macedonian mint, Philip V, Struck circa 211-197 B.C.
AE, 20x25mm 8.08g, Mamroth, Bronzemünzen 10a; SNG Alpha Bank 1071-2.
O: Head of Zeus right, wearing oak-wreath
R: Athena advancing left, holding shield and hurling thunderbolt; B in left field A over IÎ in right field
casata137ecFeb 19, 2011
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Sicily, Syracuse, Agathocles, CNS II pg. 249, 121Sicily, Syracuse, Agathocles, struck circa 317 B.C. AE, 19mm 5.91g, CNS II pg. 249, 121; SNG ANS 545-548
O: Laureate head of Apollo, l.
R: Triskeles of winged feet
casata137ecFeb 19, 2011
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Lydia, Hermocapelia, BMC Lydia p. 99; 8Lydia, Hermocapelia, Civic coinage, c. 2nd Century A.D., 2.34g 16mm, BMC Lydia p. 99; 8; SNG Copenhagen 165
O: IEPACYNKΛHTON, youthful bust of Senate right, draped, monogram before bust
R: EPMOKAΠHΛITΩN, turreted & draped bust of Roma right
casata137ecFeb 19, 2011
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Galleria Valeria, RIC VI 35 ThessalonicaThessalonica, Galleria Valeria, 308-310 A.D. AE, 24mm 4.89g, RIC VI 35 Thessalonica
O: GAL VAL-ERIA AVG, bust draped and diademed (no necklace)
R: VENERI V-ICTRICI , Venus standing l., holding apple and raising drapery from shoulder, Star in left field, Δ in right
Ex: SMTS
casata137ecFeb 19, 2011
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Sicily, Catane, Calciati III, 100, 13Sicily, Catane, c. 200-50 B.C. AE, 12mm 1.61g., SNG ANS 1289. SNG Munich 465. Calciati III, 100, 13
O: One of the Catanean brothers advancing l., carrying his father on his shoulders.
R: KATA-NAIΩN, The other Catanean brother advancing l., carrying his mother on his shoulders
casata137ecFeb 19, 2011
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Mysia, Pergamon, SGCV II 3956 Pergamon, Mysia, c. 300 - 284 B.C. AE, 18mm 4.15g, SGCV II 3956
O: Helmeted head of Athena left, wreathed with olive leaves
R: Confronted bull heads, ΠEPΓ below
casata137ecFeb 19, 2011
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