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D.180 Louis the Pious (obol, Bourges, class 2)Louis the Pious, king of the Franks and Holy Roman emperor (813-840)
Obol (Bourges, class 2, 819-822)

Silver, 0.64 g, 15 mm diameter, die axis 8 h

O/ LVDO / VVIC
R/ +BITVRIGES; cross pattée

D.1180 Louis the Pious (obol, class 3)Louis the Pious, king of the Franks and Holy Roman emperor (813-840)
"Temple" obol (unknown mint, class 3, 822-840)

Silver, 0.69 g, 16 mm diameter, die axis 2 h

O/ +HLVDOVVICVS MP; cross pattée with 4 pellets
R/ +PSTIÎ›NÎ› REICIO; temple

This obol is a reduced version of the temple denier.

D.abs Louis the Pious (obol, class 3)Louis the Pious, king of the Franks and Holy Roman emperor (813-840)
Obol (unknown mint in the south-east of France?, class 3, 822-840)

Silver, 0.77 g, 15 mm diameter, die axis 5 h

O/ +PISTIÎ›NÎ› PI; cross pattée with 4 pellets
R/ +OPISTIÎ›NÎ› PE; cross pattée

This obol may be due to a double reverse error because of the absence of the sovereign's name and the legend repetition on both sides. However several dies were used to strike this type (I could find 3 obverse and 3 reverse dies), one side always bears 4 pellets as the other does not. One of the reverse dies is associated to the more typical obverse legend +HLVDOVVICVS I. Consequently an error does not seem to be likely. Because of hoard localizations, these obols seem to come from a single mint, in the south-east of France (Lyon, Arles?).
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D.197 Charles II the Bald (obol, class 1a, Bourges, Aquitaine)Charles the Bald, king of the Franks (840-877)
Obol (Bourges, Aquitaine, class 1a, 848-849 ?)

Silver, 0.80 g, 17 mm diameter, die axis 5h

O/ +CÎ›RLVS REX ; cross pattée
R/ AQUI / • / TANIA

The obols of Charles the Bald with AQUITANIA on the reverse are thought to have been minted in Bourges due to hoard studies. For instance, Chaumoux-Marcilly (small village near Bourges) hoard was found in 1930. It had in it 40 coins of Charles the Bald: 20 from Bourges, 17 obols with AQVITANIA, 2 from Melle and one from Orléans. This hoard is consequently supposed to be made of local coins, and AQVITANIA obols of Charles the Bald are supposed to have been minted in Bourges.

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D.880 Charles II the Bald (obol, class 2, Rouen)Charles the Bald, king of the Franks (840-877)
GDR obol (Rouen, class 2, 864-875)

Silver, 0.73 g, 14 mm diameter, die axis 10h

O: +CRÎ›TIÎ› D-I REX;carolingian monogram
R: +ROTVHÎ›CVS CIVI; cross pattée

Obol of GDR type

Dy.224 Philip IV (the Fair): obol tournois with a round O Philip IV, king of France (1285-1314)
Obol tournois with round O (1280-1290)

Billon (270 ‰), 0.55 g, diameter 15 mm, die axis 2h
O: +PhILIPPVS REX; cross pattée
R: +TVRONVS CIVIS; châtel tournois

This type was struck during 1280-1285 (end of Philipp III's reign) and 1285-1290 (beginning of Philip IV's reign).

Dy.233 Philip IV (the Fair): obole bourgeoisePhilip IV, king of France (1285-1314)
Obole bourgeoise (1311)

Billon (270 ‰), 0.59 g, diameter 14-16 mm, die axis 6h
O: +PhILIP-PVS REX; latine cross interrupting the legend
R: BVRGENSIS, under a fleur-de-lis: nOV/VS

LT abs, Gaul, MassaliaMassalia (Marseille, south of France)
Circa 385-310 BC ?

Silver obol, 0.67 g, 10 mm diameter, die axis 8h

O/ youthful head of Apollo, right, with a visible ear and sideburns
R/ wheel with four spokes, M and A in two quarters

Marseille was founded by the Phocean Greeks circa 600 BC. This obol has obviously more greek than celtic origins.1 comments

LT 681, Gaul, MassaliaMassalia (Marseille, south of France)
Circa 225-100 BC ?

Silver obol, 0.59 g, 11 mm largest diameter, die axis 11h

O/ youthful head of Apollo, left, with a visible ear and sideburns
R/ wheel with four spokes, M and A with small bullets in two of the quarters

032p Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, RPC III 5693, AE-Hemiobol, L/IA//--, Stag standing right, #1032p Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), Egypt, Alexandria, RPC III 5693, AE-Hemiobol, L/IA//--, Stag standing right, #1
avers: AΥT KAI TPAI AΔPIA CEB, Laureate head right.
reverse: No legends, Stag standing right, L-IA.
exergue: L/IA//--, diameter: 18,5-19,0mm, weight: 5,4g, axis: 0h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: 126-127 A.D., Year (IA)11.,
ref:
RPC III 5693,
Emmet -IA,
Milne 1235,
Geissen 966,
Dattari 2023,
Kampmann-Ganschow 032.439,
Köln 0966,
BMC 0854,
SNG Copenhagen -,
Sear 3824
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040 Mátyás Hunyadi., (Matthias Corvinus), King of Hungary, (1458-1490 A.D.) AR Obolus, H-707, C2-229, U-573.b., P-207-02, B/I//--, #01040 Mátyás Hunyadi., (Matthias Corvinus), King of Hungary, (1458-1490 A.D.) AR Obolus, H-707, C2-229, U-573.b., P-207-02, B/I//--, #01
avers: No legends. Two-part shield (Hungarian (Árpádian) stripes, a raven with ring), border of dots.
reverse: No legends. Cross, up and down crowns, mint-mark on each side (B-I), border of dots.
exergue, mint mark: B/I//--, diameter: 11,0mm, weight: 0,22g, axis: 5h,
mint: Hungary, Buda, (by Pohl), date: 1463 A.D.,
ref: Huszár-707, CNH-2-229, Unger-573-b., Pohl-207-02,
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25.28. András III., (Andreas III.), King of Hungary, (1290-11301 A.D.), CÁC III. 28.26.1.1., H-, CNH I.-, U-, PTN 14, No 101, AR-Obolus, RRR!, #0125.28. András III., (Andreas III.), King of Hungary, (1290-11301 A.D.), CÁC III. 28.26.1.1., H-, CNH I.-, U-, PTN 14, No 101, AR-Obolus, RRR!, #01
avers: Two Fish, border of dots.
reverse: Branch of raspberry (?) with leaves and two fruits, a border of dots (Very similar to the reverse of the U-334, but smaller).
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 12,1mm, weight: 0,32g, axis:4h,
mint: Esztergom, date: A.D., ref: Huszár-, CNH I.-, Unger-,
First published: 08.11.2003., PTN 14., No 101.,
CÁC III. 28.26.1.1., Very Rare!
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41-54 AD - CLAUDIUS AE Diobol - struck 42-43 ADobv: TI.KLAU.KAI.CEBAC.GERMA (laureate bust right, star before chin)
rev: AYTOKPA (hippopotamus walking right, in exergue LG; = year 3 = 42/3)
ref: Milne 100, Koln 84, RPC 5151, BMCGr 96v, Dattari 166
mint: Alexandria
11.85 gms, 25 mm
Rareberserker

69 AD - OTHO AE diobol - struck Jan.- Apr. 69 ADobv: [AYTOK] MAPK OTH[WN] KA[IC CEB] (laureate head right)
rev: Isis head with LA mintmark (LA {regnal year} =69 AD)
ref: Milne ?
mint: Alexandria
6.92gms, 24mm
Rare

One of the earliest denominations, the diobol was introduced by Augustus and continued to be struck until the reign of Elagabalus.berserker

Aegina AR ObolObv: Sea turtle.
Rev: Incuse skew pattern.
Year: Circa 400 BC1 commentsoa

Aeolis - KymeAR hemiobol
c.480-450 BC
O - Eagle head left, KY monogram below beak
R - Shallow incuse "mill sail" pattern
SNG Cop 31-3mauseus

Aeolis, Elaea, (c. 450-400 B.C.), SNG Cop 164, AR-Hemiobol, Olive wreath, #1Aeolis, Elaea, (c. 450-400 B.C.), SNG Cop 164, AR-Hemiobol, Olive wreath, #1
avers: Archaic head of Athena left, in the crested helmet.
reverse: Olive wreath, E-Λ, (or E Λ A I), below.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 7,0 mm, weight: 0,31g, axes: 6h,
mint: Aeolis, Elaea, date: c. 450-400 B.C.,
ref: SNG Cop 164, SNG von Aulock 7680, Klein 329,
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Aeolis, Kyme - [SNG Kayhan 84; SNG von Aulock 1623; SNG von Aulock 7690; SGCV II 4174; BMC 11; Klein 333; Rosen Collection 538]Silver Hemiobol, 0.48g, 8mm, Kyme mint, ca.450-400 B.C.

Obv. - KY (retrograde K), head of eagle left

Rev. - incuse square of mill-sail pattern

Very life-like eagle

Possible Die Match: http://www.acsearch.info/record.html?id=499715
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Purchased Through FORVM Auction Catalog from Andreas Reich [Areich on Forum Ancient Coins]

Ex. Andreas Reich Collection and Photo
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Aeolis, Kyme, (c. 480-450 B.C.), SNG Cop 031,32, AR-Hemiobol, Quadripartite incuse square, #1Aeolis, Kyme, (c. 480-450 B.C.), SNG Cop 031,32, AR-Hemiobol, Quadripartite incuse square, #1
avers: Eagle's head left, retrograde K before Y below.
reverse: Quadripartite incuse square divided by raised lines.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 7,3mm, weight: 0,46g, axes: 0h,
mint: Aeolis, Kyme, date: c. 480-450 B.C., ref: SNG Cop 31,32, BMC 60,
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Alexander III - AR oboluncertain mint
325-300? BC
head of young Herakles right, wearing lion's skin
Zeus seated left, leaning on scepter, holding eagle
AΛEΞANΔPOY
0,6g 9,5mm
ex araichJ. B.

Alexander the Great - hemiobol (?) minted in PhoeniciaObv.: head of young Heracles right
Rev.: AΛEΞANΔPOY , Zeus enthroned left holding sceptre and eagle ; to the left, monogram AP
9 mmGinolerhino

Amyntas III Diobol -- 393-369 BC1.161 g, 10.5 mm, 0°
Pella Mint
Silver Diobol; Grainy, Edge Chips
Minted During the Reign of Amyntas III
SNG ANS 94; SNG Alpha Bank 200; AMNG III 3

Obverse: Head of Herakles Wearing Nemean Skin Headdress Right.
Reverse: AMYNTA, Within Linear Square, Eagle Stands Left, Head Looking Back Right

Amyntas III, son of Arrhidaeus and father of Philip II, was king of Macedon in 393 BC, and again from 392 to 370 BC. In 393, he was driven out by the Illyrians, but in the following year, with the aid of the Thessalians, he recovered his kingdom. He is historically considered the founder of the unified Macedonian state. Through his youngest son, Philip II, he was paternal grandfather to Alexander the Great.
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FORVM purchase; how could I resist a nice coin of Alexander the Great's grandfather?Hydro

Antigonas 11 Gonatas Tetradrachm c 270 / 239 BC SOLDObv: Head of horned Pan left, wearing goat skin, lagobolon over shoulder, within double solid circle on Macedonian shield decorated with 7 stars with 8 rays within double crescents.
Rev: Ins: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ Athena Alkidemos advancing left, holding shield with Gorgoneion head and hurling thunderbolt. Helmet inner left, Rare MTY monogram inner right
Amphipolis Mint 17.10gm 30.5 mm
SOLDcicerokid

Apollonia Pontika, Thrace * Apollon / Anchor * AR Trihemiobol,
Apollonia Pontika, Thrace
Silver Trihemiobol
Date: ca. 450-350 BC(?)
Obv: Laureate Head of Apollo facing
Rev: Inverted anchor, A at center, and perpendicular MA monogram to the left.

Weight: 1.10 g.
St. 12 * (Image shown, reverse is inverted to actual coin)

Similar to, Sear Greek Coins and their Values (SG) Number sg1657
SNG Cop 459-461.

* Olympian
Tiathena

Apollonia, Pontica AR diobolcca 400-350 BC
10.3 mm, 1.2 grams Tibsi

Arados (Rouad, Syria) - tetrobol (Vth - IVth C BC)M A (in Phoenician) , marine deity swimming right, holding two dolphins by their tails
Galley right, hippocamp right below.

SNG Cop. 41 commentsGinolerhino

Arcadia. Megalopolis. 182-168 BC.Arcadia. Megalopolis. 182-168 BC. Hemidrachm, Ar 14.3~15.9mm. 2.31g. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus facing to left. Rev: Pan seated on rock to left, his right hand raised, his left holding lagobolon. Above knees, eagle with raised wings. In the field Α-Δ. J.A. Dengate, ANSMN 13 (1967), pp. 71-73 (II B, Issue 4). BCD Peloponnesus 1547.4. H. Troxell, ANS 1969, #171.ddwau

Aretas IV (9 BC - 40 AD) - hemiobol minted in AD 01 !Bust of Aretas right
Nabatean circular legend meaning : "half (obol) of silver" , eagle standing left, dividing ShNT / 10 (Year 10 = 1 AD).
19 mm. Sear 5698.
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Arkadian LeagueMetal/Size: AR17; Weight: 2.5 grams; Denomination: Triobol; Mint: Megalopolis, Arkadia; Date: 370-280 BCE; Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus left. Reverse: Pan seated left holding lagobolon - APK monogram in left field. References: BMC #52; Sear #2687.museumguy

Arkadian League. Circa 175-168 BC. AR TriobolARKADIA, Arkadian League. Circa 175-168 BC. AR Triobol or Hemidrachm (15mm, 2.45 g, 10h). Megalopolis mint. Laureate head of Zeus left / Pan seated left, holding lagobolon; eagle on knee, monogram to left, Δ to right. Dengate IIB; BCD Peloponnesos 1547.4; HGC 5, 932Nick T

Asia Minor, Caria, Hekatomnos, Hemiobol, Lion left and facingAsia Minor, Caria
AR Hemiobol
Attributed to Hekatomnos
1st half of 4th Century BC.
Obv. Forepart of lion left.
Rev. Forepart of lion facing.
Ag, 0.44g, 7.7mm
Ref.: Klein KM - p.63 - 506, Troxell CM - p.250 - 1c, SNG Tüb. 3310.
Ex Gitbud&Naumannshanxi

Asia Minor, Mysia, KyzikosKyzikos, Mysia
AR obol, 525 - 475 B.C.
Obv.: forepart of boar left, reversed E on side, tunny fish behind
Rev.: head of roaring lion left within incuse square
Ag, 0.77g, 13.3x10.3mm
Ref.: SNG France 377-8, BMC Mysia p. 35, 118
Ex Gitbud & Naumannshanxi

Attica owl hemiobolBust of Athena, with owl on reverse.
0.22 grams.

Attica, Athens, (393-300 B.C.), AR-Triobol, SNG Cop. 68, Athena and Owl,Attica, Athens, (393-300 B.C.), AR-Triobol, SNG Cop. 68, Athena and Owl,
Obv:– Helmeted head of Athena right
Rev:– Owl standing facing between two olive-sprigs. Large A Θ E.
diameter: 10,5-12mm, weght: 2,00g , axis: 9h,
mint: Attica, Athens, date: 393-300 B.C., ref.:SNG Cop. 68,
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ATTICA, ATHENS, AR Trihemiobol, weight 1,02 g, diameter 11 mm, after 449 BCATTICA, ATHENS, AR Trihemiobol, weight 1,02 g, diameter 11 mm, after 449. BCSNGCop 50

Obs:Helmeted head of Athena right.
Rev: Owl standing facing, wings spread; olive sprig above.

The design of this Trihemiobol is ultimately derived from the famous Athenian Dekadrachm. The dekadrachms (and this coin too) stand apart from the Athenian coinage. (the transformation of the revers type from an owl in profile to one facing the viewer)

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Attica, Athens, Athena, Owl, TriobolAttica. Athens
Triobol (454-404 BC)
Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right.
Rev: A - Θ - Ε, Owl standing facing between olive sprays.
Ag, 2.0g, 11mm
Ref.: Kroll 12.
Ex Pecunem Gitbud&Naumann auction 291 commentsshanxi

Bactrian/Indo Greek - Apollodotus I (180-160 BCE or 174-165 BCE)Size/Metal: AE24; Weight: 8.4 grams; Mint: Taxila; Denomination: Hemiobol; Date: 180-165 BCE; Obverse: Naked Apollo radiate standing facing holding arrow and resting on bow; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟY ΣΩΤHPOΣ (of King Apollodotos Savior). Reverse: Tripod on stand in dotted square, border outside in Kharoshthi script - Maharajas Apaladasta Iradasa (of King Apollodotos Savior). References: Sear #7594; Mitchiner #2084?museumguy

BAKTRIAN KINGS, Eukratides I. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Obol. BAKTRIAN KINGS, Eukratides I. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Obol (0.64 gm; 10 mm). Diademed, helmeted and draped bust right / Piloi of the Dioskouri, each surmounted by star and accompanied by palm; monogram below. Bopearachchi Serie 9C; SNG ANS 496. Well struck on a good metal. Antonivs Protti

Boeotia, Tanagra, (c.387-374 B.C.), AR-Obol, SNG Cop 225, Forepart of a horse right, Boeotia, Tanagra, (c.387-374 B.C.), AR-Obol, SNG Cop 225, Forepart of a horse right,
avers:- Boeotian shield,
revers:- Forepart of a horse right, T left - A right, brunch of grapes below.
exerg: T/A//--, diameter: 9,5-10mm, weight: 0,85 g, axes: 1 h,
mint: Boeotia, Tanagra, date: c. 387-374 B.C., ref: SNG-Cop-225, BMC-43,
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Boeotia, Tanagra, (c.387-374 B.C.), AR-Obol, SNG Cop 225, Forepart of a horse right, Boeotia, Tanagra, (c.387-374 B.C.), AR-Obol, SNG Cop 225, Forepart of a horse right,
avers:- Boeotian shield,
revers:- Forepart of a horse right, T left - A below.
exerg: T/-//A, diameter: 9,5-11,5mm, weight: 0,89g, axes: 0 h,
mint: Boeotia, Tanagra, date: c. 387-374 B.C., ref: SNG-Cop-225, BMC-35,
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Boeotia, Tanagra, (c.387-374 B.C.), AR-Obol, SNG Cop 225, Forepart of a horse right,Boeotia, Tanagra, (c.387-374 B.C.), AR-Obol, SNG Cop 225, Forepart of a horse right,
avers:- Boeotian shield,
revers:- Forepart of a horse right, T left - A right.
exerg: T/A//--, diameter: 11,5 mm, weight: 0,72 g, axes: 0 h,
mint: Boeotia, Tanagra, date: c. 387-374 B.C., ref: SNG-Cop-225, BMC-34,
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Boeotia, Thebes, (c.395-338 B.C.), AR-Obol, SNG Cop 354-355, Youthful head of Herakles right,Boeotia, Thebes, (c.395-338 B.C.), AR-Obol, SNG Cop 354-355, Youthful head of Herakles right,
avers:- Boeotian shield.
revers:- Youthful head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress; ΘE downward on lower right.
exerg: -/-//ΘE, diameter: 10-11,5mm, weight: 0,84g, axes: 8h,
mint: Boeotia, Thebes, date: c. 395-338 B.C.,
ref: SNG Cop 354-355, BCD Boiotia 548,
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Calabre, Taras (Tarente). Obole (c. 280-228 AC.)a/ Tête et cou de cheval libre à gauche. Anépigraphe.
r/ Tête et cou de cheval bridé à droite; dans le champ à droite, Σ.
Flanc allongé: 7.4x8.9mm
0.37g; 11hT.MooT

Calabre, Taras. Obole (c.380-228 AC)a/ Tête et cou de cheval libre à droite. Symbole ou monogramme derrière.
r/ Tête et cou de cheval bridé à droite. Pas de symbole.
8mm; 0.37g; 3h
HN.Italy.981varT.MooT

Calabria Tarentum AR DiobolObv: Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet decorated with Skylla.
Rev: Herakles kneeling right, strangling the Nemean lion.
Date: Circa 380 - 325 BC
Diam: 11.9mm
Weight: 1.3goa

CALABRIA, TarentumCALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 380-325 BC. AR Diobol (12mm, 1.02 g, 10h). Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with hippocamp / Herakles standing right wrestling Nemean lion, club behind. Vlasto 1273-4; HN Italy 914.3 commentsTLP

Campania, Neapolis, (275-250 B.C.), AE-18 (Obol), SNG ANS 488var. (O behind), Man-headed bull left and flying Nike, #1Campania, Neapolis, (275-250 B.C.), AE-18 (Obol), SNG ANS 488var. (O behind), Man-headed bull left and flying Nike, #1
avers: Laureate head of Apollo left, O behind
reverse: Man-headed bull standing right, being crowned by Nike who flies above, IS in exergue.
exergue: -/-//IS, diameter:18,0mm, weight: 6,21g, axes: h,
mint: Campania, Neapolis, date: 275-250 B.C., ref: SNG ANS 488var. (O behind); Rutter, HN 589.
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Caria, Mylasa, (450-400 B.C.), AR-Hemiobol, SNG von Aulock 7803, -/-//--, Scorpion,Caria, Mylasa, (450-400 B.C.), AR-Hemiobol, SNG von Aulock 7803, -/-//--, Scorpion,
avers: Facing forepart of lion with legs left and right.
revers: Scorpion in incuse square.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 8-8,3mm, weight: 0,55g, axes: 6h,
mint: Caria, Mylasa, date: 450-400 B.C.,
ref: SNG Kayhan 934; SNG Keckman 917; SNG Cop 379 (Uncertain of Asia Minor); SNG von Aulock 7803.
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CARIA, MYLASA, AR Hemiobol, EF, Rare, Lion and ScorpionCARIA, MYLASA, Hemiobol, 0,53 g, diameter 7 mm, circa 450-400 B.C.

EXTREMELY FINE, RARE.

Facing of forepart of lion / Scorpion in incuse square punch
Weidauer 166 Caria, Uncertain (Mylasa?). Mid 6th century BC. EL 1/48 Stater. Lydo-Milesian standard. Facing head of lion / Scorpion within incuse square. Weidauer 166-167; SNG Kayhan 925-927. lost2 commentsAntonivs Protti

Caria, Satraps, Pixodarus, (340-335 B.C.), AR-Trihemiobol, SNG Keckman 281, -/-//--, Eight-pointed star,Caria, Satraps, Pixodarus, (340-335 B.C.), AR-Trihemiobol, SNG Keckman 281, -/-//--, Eight-pointed star,
avers: Head of Apollo 3/4 Facing right.
reverse: Π-I-Ξ-Ω-Δ-A-P-O around the eight-pointed star.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 8,7-9,5mm, weight: 0,57g, axes: 3h,
mint: Caria, Satraps, Pixodarus, date: 340-335 B.C.,
ref: SNG Kayhan I 893-5; SNG Keckman 281;
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Caria, Uncertain, (cc. 480-450 B.C.), AR-Diobol, SNG Keckman ???, -/-//--, Forepart of bull left, Rare!Caria, Uncertain, (cc. 480-450 B.C.), AR-Diobol, SNG Keckman ???, -/-//--, Forepart of bull left, Rare!
avers: Confronted foreparts of two bulls, with horns locked.
reverse: Forepart of bull left, "+" to lower left, all within incuse square.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 11,0-11.2mm, weight: 1,67g, axes: 7h,
mint: Caria, Uncertain, date: cc. 480-450 B.C.,
ref: SNG Kayhan -, SNG Keckman -, Rosen -, Rare!
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Caria, Uncertain, (cc. 5th. century B.C.), AR-Hemiobol, SNG Keckman ???, -/-//--, Incuse punch, Rare!Caria, Uncertain, (cc. 5th. century B.C.), AR-Hemiobol, SNG Keckman ???, -/-//--, Incuse punch, Rare!
avers: Confronted foreparts of two bulls.
reverse: Incuse punch.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 7,0mm, weight: 0,56g, axes: 0h,
mint: Caria, Uncertain, date: cc. 5th. century B.C.,
ref: SNG Kayhan -, SNG Keckman -, Rosen -, Rare!
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Celtic AR-Obol, East Celts, #1Celtic AR-Obol, East Celts, #1
avers:- Laur-Zeus-head-right,
reverse:- Horse-trotting-left-
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 8-8,5mm, weight: 0,39g, axis: 2h,
mint: East Celts, date: Second-first century B.C., ref: Göbl-, Göbl-OTA-, Kostial-,
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"One similar type was presented in Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH/Auction Numismata Wien 2011/15. Apr. 201/Lot 26/
KELTISCHE MÜNZEN/OSTKELTEN/Südserbien
(D) Obol (0,38g), Typus "Baumreiter" (?). Av.: Stilisierter Kopf n.r. Rv.: Stilisiertes Pferd n.l. Dembski - (cf 1093/1094), OTA - (cf 143), Lanz - , Slg. Flesche -.
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Celtic AR-Obol, East Celts, #2Celtic AR-Obol, East Celts, #2
avers:- Laur-Zeus-head-right,
reverse:- Horse-trotting-left-
exergue: -/-//--, diameter:7,5mm, weight: 0,43g, axis: 6h,
mint: East Celts, date: Second-first century B.C., ref: Göbl-, Göbl-OTA-, Kostial-,
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Celtic, Unknown tribe of southern Gaul(?), imitating Massalian drachm. Potentially unrecorded.Celtic, Unknown tribe of southern Gaul(?). Circa 2nd century BC. AR Drachm, 16mm (4.42 g.), 6h. Imitating Massalia.
Obverse: Wreathed head of nymph right; her pendant earring having possibly been reinterpreted as hair(!).
Reverse: ΜΑΣΣΑ, lion walking right; diamond-shaped symbol below.
References: Cf. Triton IX, lot 666, for likely prototype.
Comments: Found in Whitfield, in Kent, England, probably in early or mid January of 2011. A very heavy, early imitation that is superior to the average work of the Insubres and/or Salluvi. Cut in antiquity for possible recycling. The bright silvery interior indicates the coin is silver through and through.
Ex solidv-x2, 1-29-2011.Mark Fox

Chimaera and Dove Sikyonia, Sikyon, 330/20-280 BC, AR Triobol
Chimaera standing left; Î£I below. / Dove flying left; Î” above tail feathers. BCD Peloponnesos 298 (this coin); BMC 112 var.; SNG Copenhagen 61 var. (Î”I on reverse) - very rare variant.
(15 mm, 2.99 g, 7h)
CNG; ex- BCD Collection; LHS 96 (8 May 2006) Lot 298.

The Chimaera, featured on the obverse of this coin, was a mythical fire-breathing beast; a composite of a lion, a goat and a snake. In myth, it inhabited Lycia in Asia Minor. It’s sighting was considered to be a portent or omen of storms, shipwrecks and natural disasters. The Chimaera’s representation in the arts is wholly Greek. It evolved to become a decorative motif in the region around Corinth. The pairing of a motif that forebodes disaster on the obverse, with a dove, the symbol of Aphrodite, goddess of love on the reverse is curious. Perhaps this was a metaphor for the ancients’ view of the double-sided nature of life?2 comments

Cilicia, Kelenderis, (3rd.century B.C.), SNG Levante 029, AR-Obol, -/KE//--, Kentaur/Goat(?) kneeling left,Cilicia, Kelenderis, (3rd.century B.C.), SNG Levante 029, AR-Obol, -/KE//--, Kentaur/Goat(?) kneeling left,
avers: Horse prancing right within beaded circle.
reverse: KE, Kentaur/Goat(?) kneeling left, head right.
exergue: -/KE//--, diameter: 9,0mm, weight: 0,76g, axes: 9h,
mint: Cilicia, Kelenderis, date: 3rd.century B.C., ref: SNG Levante 029, SNG France 116-7,
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Cilicia, Soloi (Pompeiopolis), (c. 410-375 B.C.), BMC 024, AR-Hemiobol/Tetartemorion, Bunch of grape,Cilicia, Soloi (Pompeiopolis), (c. 410-375 B.C.), BMC 024, AR-Hemiobol/Tetartemorion, Bunch of grape,
avers: Helmeted head of Athena right.
reverse: Grape bunch within a linear circle.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 6,0mm, weight: 0,27g, axes: 6h,
mint: Cilicia, Soloi (Pompeiopolis), date: c. 410-375 B.C., ref: BMC 024,
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Cilicia, Tarsos, Tiribazos (Satrap of Lydia, 388-380 B.C.), SNG Levante 67, AR-Obol, Baal of Tarsos(?) advancing right, #1Cilicia, Tarsos, Tiribazos (Satrap of Lydia, 388-380 B.C.), SNG Levante 67, AR-Obol, Baal of Tarsos(?) advancing right, #1
avers: Baal(tars) of Tarsos seated right, holding eagle and resting on lotus-tipped scepter, monogram to left.
reverse: Baal of Tarsos(?) advancing right, holding scepter and eagle, an Aramaic legend to left.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 10,0mm, weight: 0,58g, axes: 0h,
mint: Cilicia, Tarsos, Tiribazos (Satrap of Lydia), date: 388-380 B.C., ref: SNG Levante 67, Göktürk 19-20, SNG BN -,
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Cilicia, UncertainCILICIA
AR Obol (11mm, 0.74 g)

Head of Herakles left, lion's skin tied around neck
Three-quarter facing female bust, head turned slightly left, wearing veil and necklace

SNG Levante 220
*SNG Berry 1282 to Nagidos under Pharnabazos (Thank you Frank)
From the David Herman Collection
Ex-CNG5 commentsarizonarobin

Claudius, AE Diobol, Milne 114Claudius
Augustus, 41 – 54 A.D.

Coin: AE Diobol

Obverse: TIB KÎ›AV KAI - CEBAC Î“EPMA, laureate bust facing right. LI in the right field.
Reverse: AYTO-KPA, four stalks of Wheat, tied together with a winged Caduceus between.

Weight: 7.97 g, Diameter: 24 x 24.5 x 2.2 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Alexandria, Year: 10 (LI = 49 - 50 A.D.) Reference: Milne 114Constantine IV

Diobol from Leukas, Akarnania.Leukas, Akarnania.
Diobol. Ca. 400 - 375.
Obv.: Protome of Pegasus with raised wings flying left., below Delta.
Rev.: Head of Aphrodite(?) left.
About very fine. Little roughness.
dies axis 45°.
BMC Corinth 135,119 (same dies).
Ex BCD collection.
Very rare.
This is one of my new favourite coins, a real small beauty. And my first one with a pedigree, although that is not saying much. 1 commentshelcaraxe

Egypt - Ptolemy I - 305 - 282 B.C.AE Hemiobol, 305 – 282 B.C., Alexandria, 21.8mm, 8.37g, 0°, Sear 7765
Obv: Deified head of Alexander the Great right.
Rev: ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt.Marti Vltori

Egypt, Alexandria, 032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RPC III 5693, AE-Hemiobol, L/IA//--, Stag, #1Egypt, Alexandria, 032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RPC III 5693, AE-Hemiobol, L/IA//--, Stag, #1
avers: AΥT KAI TPAI AΔPIA CEB, Laureate head right.
reverse: No legends, Stag standing right, L-IA.
exergue: L/IA//--, diameter: 18,5-19,0mm, weight: 5,4g, axis: 0h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: 126-127 A.D., Year (IA)11.,
ref:
RPC III 5693,
Emmet -IA,
Milne 1235,
Geissen 966,
Dattari 2023,
Kampmann-Ganschow 032.439,
Köln 0966,
BMC 0854,
SNG Copenhagen -,
Sear 3824
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Egypt, Alexandria, AD 052/053, Claudius, EagleClaudius
Alexandria, year 13, AD 52-53
Æ Diobol
Obv.: [TI] KΛAΥ KAI CEB[AC GEΡMA], laureate head right
Rev.: AΥTO [KΡA], L-IΓ, eagle standing right, head left, wings closed
Æ, 8.46g, 26.6mm
Ref.: Dattari 156; Geissen 105
Ex Höhn auction1 commentsshanxi

Egypt, Alexandria, AD 136/137, Hadrian, Modius, ObolHadrian
Æ Obol of Alexandria, Egypt.
Av: AYT KAIC TPA AΔΡΙΑΝΟC CEB, Laureate head right
Rev: Modius containing poppies and grain-ears; torch on either side, date LKA (year 21 = 136-137) in exergue.
AE, 3.14g, 15.1mm
Ref.: Emmett 1166, KG 32.763, D1927
shanxi

Egypt, Alexandria, Ptolemaic Kings, Ptolemy III. Euregetes, (247-47,221-20 B.C.), Svoronos 966 Chi-Rho Series, AE-Diobol, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, #1Egypt, Alexandria, Ptolemaic Kings, Ptolemy III. Euregetes, (247-47,221-20 B.C.), Svoronos 966 Chi-Rho Series, AE-Diobol, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, #1
avers: Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing taenia.
reverse: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟY ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; wings closed, cornucopia tied with fillet before, Chi-Rho monogram between legs.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 30,0mm, weight: 21,4g, axes: 0h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: 247-47,221-20 B.C., ref: Svoronos 966 Chi-Rho Series,
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Egypt, Alexandria, Ptolemaic Kings, Ptolemy III. Euregetes, (247-47,221-20 B.C.), Svoronos 974 Epsilon Series var., AE-Tetrobol, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, #1Egypt, Alexandria, Ptolemaic Kings, Ptolemy III. Euregetes, (247-47,221-20 B.C.), Svoronos 974 Epsilon Series var., AE-Tetrobol, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, #1
avers: Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing taenia.
reverse: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟY ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; wings closed, head right, cornucopiae over the shoulder, E between legs.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 37,0mm, weight: 45,4g, axes: 0h,
mint: Egypt, Alexandria, date: 247-47,221-20 B.C., ref: Svoronos 974 Epsilon Series var.,
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Domitian. AD 81-96. Æ Obol. Dated RY 5 (AD 85/6).Obv. Laureate head right; LE (date) to right.
Rev. Dikaiosyne (Aequitas) Standing left, holding scales and spear.
References: Closest to Dattari 486. But with spear instead of cornucopia!!!
20mm and 4.22 grams.Canaan

Eion - trihemiobolMacedonia, Eion, AR Trihemiobol, 5th Century BC (about 480 BC); 0.91 g; obv. goose standing right, head reverted, lizard above; rev. quadripartite incuse square. SNG ANS 274 or similar.

Notes: Ex H.D. Rauch Sommerauktion 2008Bartosz A

Euboia, HistiaiaEuboia, Histiaia
AR Tetrobol
Obv.: Head of nymph Histiaia
Rev.: Histiaia seated on galley holding stylus, IΣTIAIΩN, trident below
Ref.: BMC 36. 2, obverse die match with BCD Euboia 387 (November 2002 / Lanz 111); HGC 4, 1524
Ex Pegasi-Numismaticsshanxi

Euboia, HistiaiaMetal/Size: AR13; Weight: 1.72 grams; Denomination: Tetrobol; Mint: Histiaia, Euboia; Date: 196-146 BCE; Obverse: Head of nymph Histiaia right wreathed with vine - hair rolled in sphendone. Reverse: Nymph seated right on prow of galley, reverse legend: ΙΣΤ−ΑΙΕΩΝ - nothing below galley unless worn off. References: Sear #2496-2498.museumguy

Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #1Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #1
avers:- Head of nymph Histiaia right, wreathed with vine, hair rolled.
revers:- ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ , Nymph Histiaia seated right on galley, stern ornamented with shield.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 13-14 mm, weight: 1,40g, axis: 1h,
mint: Euboia, Histiaia, date: 3rd. centuries B.C., ref: Sear-2498,
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Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #2Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #2
avers:- Head of nymph Histiaia right, wreathed with vine, hair rolled.
revers:- ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ , Nymph Histiaia seated right on galley, stern ornamented with shield.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 13mm, weight: 1,14g, axis: 0h,
mint: Euboia, Histiaia, date: 3rd. centuries B.C., ref: Sear-2498,
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Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #3Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #3
avers:- Head of nymph Histiaia right, wreathed with vine, hair rolled.
revers:- ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ , Nymph Histiaia seated right on galley, stern ornamented with shield.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 12,5-13,5mm, weight: 1,17g, axis: 0h,
mint: Euboia, Histiaia, date: 3rd. centuries B.C., ref: Sear-2498,
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Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #4Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #4
avers:- Head of nymph Histiaia right, wreathed with vine, hair rolled.
revers:- ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ , Nymph Histiaia seated right on galley, stern ornamented with shield.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 12-13mm, weight: 0,75g, axis: 2h,
mint: Euboia, Histiaia, date: 3rd. centuries B.C., ref: Sear-2498,
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Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #5Euboia, Histiaia, AG One-fifth Teradrachm or Tetrobol, ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ, 3rd. centuries B.C., #5
avers:- Head of nymph Histiaia right, wreathed with vine, hair rolled.
revers:- ΙΣΤΙΑΕΩΝ , Nymph Histiaia seated right on galley, stern ornamented with shield.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 13,5mm, weight: 0,74g, axis: 2h,
mint: Euboia, Histiaia, date: 3rd. centuries B.C., ref: Sear-2498,
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French, County-Angouleme, Anonymous Immobilized type in the name of Louis IV., AR-Obole, 12th-13th. Century, Bd 447 (2f), #1French, County-Angouleme, Anonymous Immobilized type in the name of Louis IV., AR-Obole, 12th-13th. Century, Bd 447 (2f), #1
avers: ✠LODOICVS, (S horizontal), cross pattée,
reverse: ✠EGOLISSIME, (horizontal S’s), four annulets around central small cross.
diameter: 15-15,5mm, weight: 0,31g, axis: 9h,
mint: County-Angouleme, Fixed type of Luis IV. mint mark: -,
date: 12th-13th. Century, A.D., ref: Bd-447(2f), PA 2662var(57-5var),
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French, Eudes I. (Odo I.) and Eudes II. (Odo II.) or Thibaut II. (975-1004), Bd.205 (3 f.), PA.1731 (34-7), L.889, AR-Obole, Stylized head right, #1French, Eudes I. (Odo I.) and Eudes II. (Odo II.) or Thibaut II. (975-1004), Bd.205 (3 f.), PA.1731 (34-7), L.889, AR-Obole, Stylized head right, #1
avers: Head bléso-chartraine on the right, the mouth composed of three triangular bars, a besant in front of the nose, a besant on the left, a besant in the heart, border of dots.
reverse: ✠CARTIS CIVITAS, Cross pattée in border of dots.
diameter: 18,0-19,0mm, weight: 0,86g, axis: 10h,
mint/mintmark: County of Chartres, -/-//--,
date: cc. 975-1004 A.D.,
ref: Bd.205 (3 f.), PA.1731 (34-7), L.889,,
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G., Thessaly, Larissa, (c.344-337 B.C.), AR-Trihemiobol, SNG Coop 134, ΛΑΡ-IΣ / AIΩN, Horseman galloping right, Rare !Thessaly, Larissa, (c.344-337 B.C.), AR-Trihemiobol, SNG Coop 134, ΛΑΡ-IΣ / AIΩN, Horseman galloping right, Rare !
avers: Head of the nymph Larissa facing, turned slightly to the left.
revers: ΛΑΡ-IΣ / AIΩN, Horseman - Thessalian cavalryman, wearing petasos and chlamys and holding staff, riding cantering horse to right.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 11,5-12,5 mm, weight: 1,36g, axes: 9 h,
mint: Thessaly, Larissa, date: 344-337 B.C., ref: SNG Copenhagen 134, Hermann Group VII, pl. VI, 1,
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G., Thrace, Islands of Thrace, Thasos, (412-404 B.C.), BMC 53var.(with symbol), AR-Trihemiobol, ΘΑΣ/ΙΩΝ, Amphora, Rare! #1Thrace, Islands of Thrace, Thasos, (412-404 B.C.), BMC 53var.(with symbol), AR-Trihemiobol, ΘΑΣ/ΙΩΝ, Amphora, Rare! #1
avers: No legend, Nude satyr kneeling left, holding kylix/Amphora, grasshopper as a symbol to left (very rare!).
reverse: ΘΑΣ/ΙΩΝ, Amphora/kylix.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 9,6-11,0mm, weight: 0,82g, axes:3h,
mint: Thrace, Islands of Thrace, Thasos, date: 450-425 B.C.,
ref: BMC 53var., SNG Cop. 1030var.,
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G., Thrace, Islands of Thrace, Thasos, (450-425 B.C.), BMC 53, AR-Trihemiobol, ΘΑΣ/ΙΩΝ, Amphora, #1Thrace, Islands of Thrace, Thasos, (450-425 B.C.), BMC 53, AR-Trihemiobol, ΘΑΣ/ΙΩΝ, Amphora, #1
avers: No legend, Nude satyr kneeling left, holding kylix.
reverse: ΘΑΣ/ΙΩΝ, Amphora.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 9,3-11,0mm, weight: 0,81g, axes:7h,
mint: Thrace, Islands of Thrace, Thasos, date: 450-425 B.C.,
ref: BMC 53, SNG Cop. 1030,
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G., Thrace, Islands of Thrace, Thasos, (cc. 500-480 B.C.), Rosen 146, AR-Obol, Quadripartite incuse square, #1Thrace, Islands of Thrace, Thasos, (cc. 500-480 B.C.), Rosen 146, AR-Obol, Quadripartite incuse square, #1
avers: No legend, Two dolphins swimming in opposite directions, pellets around.
reverse: Quadripartite incuse square.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 7,0mm, weight: 0,50g, axes:0h,
mint: Thrace, Islands of Thrace, Thasos, date: cc. 500-480 B.C.,
ref: Rosen 146, Le Rider, Thasiennes, 9, HGC 6, 337.
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G., Thrace, Mesembria, (c.450-350 B.C.), GCV-1673var., AG-Diobol, META, within a wheel, #1Thrace, Mesembria, (c.450-350 B.C.), GCV-1673var., AG-Diobol, META, within a wheel, #1
avers: No legends, Crested Corinthian helmet facing.
reverse: M E T A in space, within a wheel.
exergue:-/-//--, diameter: 10mm, weight: 1,17g, axis: 1h,
mint: Thrace, Mesembria, date: c.450-350 B.C., ref: GCV-1673var., SNG-BMC-3,
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G., Troas, Assos, (c.479-450 B.C.), Jameson 1394var., AR-Obol, AΣΣOON (retrograde), Lion's head right, #1Troas, Assos, (c.479-450 B.C.), Jameson 1394var., AR-Obol, AΣΣOON (retrograde), Lion's head right, #1
avers: No legends, Griffin seated right.
reverse: AΣΣOON (retrograde), Lion's head right within incuse square.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 7,8-9,5mm, weight: 0,52g, axes: 8h,
mint: Troas, Assos, date: c.479-450 B.C.,
ref: Jameson 1394var.(legends retrograde), Weber 2552var.,
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Gaza - hemiobol (IVth C. BC)Obv.: head of helmeted Athena right
Rev.: AΘ[E] , owl and olive-branch
7-9 mm, 0.93 gGinolerhino

Greek Obol from PantikapaionA Greek obol minted in the city of Pantikapaion between 304-250 BC. 15 mm, 1.8 g. This was one of the very first coins I ever owned, and the feeling of holding something that ancient in my hand hooked me.chuy1530

Greek, Apulia, Tarentum, AR DiobolStruck circa 380 - 325 B.C.

The obverse with the head of Athena facing right, wearing crested helmet.

The reverse with Herakles kneeling right wrestling against Nemean lion.

Diameter: 12 mm

Weight: 1.00 g

GREEK, Argolis, Epidauros ca. 290/80-260 BC, AR Hemidrachm - HGC 5, 722Laureate head of Asklepios left. / EΠ monogram within wreath.
Requier Monnayage, Series 2 [1], 137 (D4/R5; this coin); BCD Peloponnesos 1234 (same dies); SNG Copenhagen 116 (same dies); HGC 5, 722 (R1).
(14 mm, 2.50 g, 9h)
CNG; ex-BCD Collection; ex-1979/80 Epidaurus Hoard (CH VII, 69)3 comments

Greek, Calabria, Tarentum, AR litraStruck circa 430 B.C.

The obverse with scallop shell.

The reverse with profile female head, wearing earring, facing left.

Vlasto 1162.

Diameter: 10 mm

Weight: 0.65 g2 comments

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