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VITELLIUS (69). Denarius. Rome.103 viewsObv: A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P. Laureate head right.
Rev: CONCORDIA P R. Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and cradling cornucopia.
RIC 90.
Weight: 3.4 g.
Diameter: 19 mm.
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Macrinus Bi-Tetradrachm, Arados mint101 viewsObverse description: Laureate head of Macrinus on the right, seen from three quarters in front, one of the two ribbons of the laureate crown descending on the shoulder.
Obverse Legend : AU KAI. M.A OP SE. MAKRINOS, (Autokratoros Kaisaros Markos Opellios Seuhros Makrinos Sebastos).
Reverse description : Eagle standing on the left, wings outstretched, head and tail turned right, wreath in the beak; between the legs of the eagle, a head of bull turned to the right.
Reverse legend: DHMARC EX UPATOSTA.
References: Prieur: 1243.
12,57g, 24mm.Canaan
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Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Eastern imitation.97 viewsObv. Helmeted head of Athena right.
Rev. Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind, AΘE to right; all within incuse square.
17.06g, 22.2mm.
Kroll 15; SNG Copenhagen 64. Bankers marks on both sides.
Ex. London Ancient Coins LAC.Canaan
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Akko mint. Dated RY 33 of 'Ozmilk, king of Tyre (317/6 BC)97 viewsObv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Rev. Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, Phoenician 'K (for 'Ozmilk) and ||| –= (date).
References: Price 3279 (Ake); Newell, Dated 37.
24mm, 15.61 grams.Canaan
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Otho. EGYPT, Alexandria. . AD 69. Æ23. Obol.87 viewsObv. Laureate head right. [MAPK OΘΩN - KAIΣ ΣEB AYT].
Rev. Canopic jar to right; LA (Year 1) before.
References: RPC 5371 (8 spec.).
23mm, 3.18 grams.Canaan
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Severus Alexander Denarius Victoria 85 viewsObverse: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate head right.
Reverse: VICTORIA AVG, Victory standing left, placing right hand on a shield,
holding palm in left, seated captive under the shield.
References: RIC IV 257; RSC 558a; Sear 7292. Rarity: R1.
18mm, 2.9 grams.Canaan
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Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm.79 views Circa 454-404 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; SNG Copenhagen 31. 16.01g, 23mm, well centred.
Ex.Savoca Coins.Canaan
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CILICIA, Tarsos. 164-27 BC. Æ Tyche/Sandan.73 viewsObv. Turreted head of Tyche right.
Rev. Sandan standing on the back of a mythological beast right, holding hammer and flower; ΘP over monogram to left. SNG France 1305-6 var. (control marks); SNG Levante 962.Canaan
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Claudius, 41 - 54 AD. Billon Tetradrachm with high silver content. Alexandria. Year 6 = 45/6. 72 viewsObv. Laur. bust rt.
Rev. Messalina stg. left resting on a column, extending her rt. hand in which she holds two small figures, and ears of corn in her left hand.
Sear 1869 varCanaan
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Elagabalus, AD 218- 222. BI Tetradrachm. Antioch.70 viewsObv: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. .
Rev: Eagle standing facing, head l., Δ-Ε across fields, star between legs.
11,3 g. 24 mm.
Prieur 265Canaan
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Samaria. Lead seal. Approximately 4th-3rd century BC.69 viewsFigure in a long robe standing on the right and her standing naked figure (Ana?), Standing on the left, flanking Thymiaterion, all in temple vignette.
Typical of the motifs of Sami coins and seals is the adaptation of existing coin paintings and iconography, which dates back to the 4th century AD. v. In the Levant were in circulation. This lead seal probably imitates a late Persian depiction of a satrap and the deity Ana, as can also be found on the Tarsus Stateren (see SNG Levante 83).
15mm // 11,83g.
Ex. Lanz Numismatics.Canaan
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Himayarite. 'Amdān Bayān Yahaqbiḍ. Circa AD 100-120. AR Unit. 14mm-1,08g. With name 'Amdān Bayān. Raydan mint.67 viewsObv: Head right within linear circle interrupted at top.
Rev: Small head right; yanaf-monogram to left, 'scepter' to right.
References: CAF 3.2ai; Huth 430–1 corr. (obv. border interrupted); SNG ANS 1582–94.
14mm, 1.08 grams.
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Septimius Severus denarius66 viewsObv:- L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, Laureate head right
Rev:- VICTORIAE AVGG FEL, Victory flying left holding wreath with both hands over shield set on low base
Minted in Laodicea-ad-Mare. A.D. 198 - 202
Ref:– BMCRE 678. RIC 516. RSC 719
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Judaea, First Jewish War. 66-70 C.E. Æ prutah, Year 2 (67/8 C.E.).63 viewsamphora / 'The freedom of Zion', vine leaf on branch with tendril. Dark brown patina. Very fine.
References: TJC 197; Hendin 1360.
17mm, 3.5 grams, Very fine example.Canaan
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NABATAEA. Aretas IV. 9-6 BC. Petra.63 viewsObv: Jugate laureate and draped bust of Aretas IV and Shuqailat right .
Rev :Two cornucopias crossed and filleted, Aramaic legend, "Aretas, Shuqailat" in two lines above and one below.
References: Meshorer Nabataean 114, SNG ANS 1438 ff. Canaan
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Flavian coin with two countermarks.62 viewsInteresting Flavian coin most likely Vespasian, with two countermarks:
Larger c/m Howgego 133. Punch c. 9x7 mm.
Smaller Howgego 135. Punch c. 6.5x5 mm.
Both are recorded on Flavian coins from Antioch and Judaea,
but not on one and same coin.
The reverse has no details at all.
22mm and 6.67 grams.
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Demetrios II Nikator, Second reign, 129-125 BC. Silver tetradrachm. Tyre.62 viewsObv: Diademed head of king right.
Rev: Eagle standing on prow left, with palm branch, club surmounted by monogram and monogram in inner left field, two monograms in inner right field, monogram between legs.
References: SC 2195.5b. Newell 179. Hoover 1122.
28 mm, 13,23 g.Canaan
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JUDAEA, Gaza. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. 61 viewsObv.Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Antoninus Pius right, seen from behind.
Rev. Turreted, veiled, and draped bust of Tyche right; Marnas symbol before. Rosenberger 70 var. (dated EC); SNG ANS 927 var. BMC 58. Near VF, brown patina with some earthen deposits.
Unlisted date.
31mm, 22.2 grams.Canaan
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ELAGABALUS (218-222). Denarius. Rome.57 viewsObv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ABVNDANTIA AVG. Abundantia standing left, emptying cornucopia; to right, star.
References: RIC 56. RSC 1; BMCRE 189.
Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 3.81 g.
Diameter: 18 mm. Canaan
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Nabataea, Aretas IV, with Shuqailat, Æ16. Petra, 9 BC-AD40.56 viewsObv. Aretas stands front in military dress, looking left, spear in right, left on pommel of sword in scabbard, Aramaic monogram upper right, palm left.
Rev. Shuqailat standing left, veiled, wearing long chiton, right hand raised, Aramaic legend, wreath left, Aramaic legend "Shuqa/ila/t" in three lines on right.
References: SNG ANS 1435.
2.47g, 16mm.
Very Fine, sand patina. Rare. Better than most examples
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LEO I (457-474). Ae.56 viewsObv: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: Lion crouching right, head reverted.
Unlisted variety, the lion position, possibly imitation.
Weight: 0.82g.
Diameter: 10 mm.Canaan
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Fragment of seal ring used by/for King Tutankhamun. pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled c. 1332–1323 BC)55 views Half of a glazed faience ring bezel.The part of the inscription that survives reads "Prince of Hermonthis", a title used by/for King Tutankhamun.
References: H.R. Hall's Catalogue. Nos 1968 and 1972.Canaan
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Constans AE23. 347-348 AD. Nicomedia54 viewsObverse: DN CONSTA-NS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
Reverse: FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, Emperor standing left on galley, holding Phoenix on globe and labarum , piloted by Victory, star in right field,
Mintmark: SMNA
References: RIC VIII Nicomedia 64, rated Rare.
23mm, 5.4 grams.
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MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AR tetradrachm. Lifetime issue of Damascus, ca. 330-320 BC53 viewsObverse head of Herakles right, clad in Nemean Lion scalp headdress, forelegs tied at neck.
Reverse Zeus Aëtophoros seated left on throne without back, nude to waist, himation around hips and legs, right leg forward (archaic lifetime style), eagle in extended right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left hand, ram forepart right in left field, A between struts under seat and ∆A below, AΛEΞAN∆POY downward on right.
References: Price 3214, Müller Alexander 1342, Demanhur 3247 - 3249, Newell Reattribution 180
24 mm, 15.89 grams.Canaan
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Vespasian - Vesta Standing Silver Denarius, Rome mint between 72-73 A.D.51 viewsobv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII. Vespasian Laureate head right
rev: VESTA, Vesta standing left, holding simpulum and sceptre
Ref.: RIC 360.
Diameter: 19mm
Weight: 3,07 grams.
Nice silver tone.Canaan
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Vespasianus BI-Tetradrachme Alexandria Eirene51 viewsObv. : AYTOK KAIΣΣEBA OYEΣΠAΣIANOY Bel. Bust of the Emperor to the right, L B = year 2 (69/70).
Rev.: EIPHNH Eirene stands to the right, holding branch.
References: Dattari: 357.
Dimensions: 7,65g, 24mm. Canaan
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KINGS of PARTHIA. Gotarzes II. 40-51 AD. Billon Tetradrachm. Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Seleukid Era 357 (September, 46 AD).51 viewsObv. Diademed bust left, long pointed beard, lock of hair on brow.
Rev. Gotarzes seated right on throne, Tyche standing left before him, presenting a diadem and holding cornucopiae; year above, month in exergue.
Sellwood 65.7; Shore 359; BMC Parthia pg. 162, 7; MACW -.
25mm, 11.22 grams.Canaan
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Amisos, Pontos, c. 85 - 65 B.C. Mithradates VI Eupator. 50 viewsObv. aegis with facing head of Medusa (gorgoneion) in center; Rev. AMI−ΣOY, Nike advancing right, holding palm frond across shoulders behind, A∆T monogram lower left.
19.7mm, 8.4 grams.
References: Sear 3642, BMC 72.Canaan
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The Hasmoneans, Alexander Jannaeus, Yehonatan, 103-76 BC, Lepton.49 viewsObv: Upside down anchor, BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY (of King Alexander) around.
Rev: Star of eight rays surrounded by diadem; paleo-Hebrew between the rays (Yehonatan the King).
Reference: Hendin 469.
15mm, 2.11 gramsCanaan
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Pontius Pilate (AD 26-36). AE prutah 48 viewsDated RY 17 (AD 30/1). TIBЄPIOY KAICAPOC around augur's wand (lituus)
Rev. L IZ (date) within wreath.
References: Hendin 1342. TJC 333. RPC 4968.
Well centered and deeply struck, with full legends. Green patina with earthen fields. Extremely Fine. Canaan
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Severus Alexander, of Orthosia, Phoenicia47 viewsObv. AY K M AYR ALEXANDROC KAICAP, laureate head right.
Rev. ORQWCIEWN, tetrastyle temple with pediment above central arch and doorways on sides; within a statue of Astarte standing facing, holding sceptre, river-god swimming right below.
References: Lindgren II.2310v, SNG Righetti 2276v, BMC 5v, Winsemann 1818v, (Rouvier 883).
25x22mm, 6.11 grams.Canaan
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Domitian, AR denarius, (2.96g) Rome Mint, 88 AD46 viewsIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P VIII Laureate head right.
IMP XVII COS XIIII CENS P P P Minerva standing right on capital
of rostral column, brandishing thunderbolt and shield; owl at her feet.
weight: 2.96 g.diameter: 19.5 mm.
RIC 668; BMC 152; RSC 253
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Byzantine, Oil Lamp, wheel motive46 viewsByzantine terracotta lamp, Wheel motif in front and on both sides. 9.7cm.Canaan
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Syria. Antiochia ad Orontem. Trajan Decius. BI tetradrachm . Struck A.D. 249-250.46 viewsObv. AVT K Γ MЄ KV TPAIANOC ΔЄKIOIC CЄB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev. ΔHMAPX ЄΞOVCIAC, eagle standing left on palm branch, with head left, holding wreath in beak and wings spread; SC in exergue.
References: Prieur 574; McAlee 1126. Toned .
24mm, 10.55 gramsCanaan
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Arcadius, AE2, Constantinople. 392-395 AD.45 viewsObv: DN ARCADI-VS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Victory advancing left, looking right, holding trophy over right shoulder and dragging a captive behind her, chi-rho in left field.
Mintmark CONS Delta.
References:RIC IX Constantinople 86.
14mm, 1.64 grams.
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Antoninus Pius AR Denarius.44 viewsObv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XII, laureate head right.
Rev. COS IIII, Annona standing left before modius filled with corn ears, holding two corn ears and anchor.
References: RIC 162; RSC 283.
3.06g, 17mm.Canaan
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SELEUCID KINGDOM, Alexander I Balas , 150-145 BC, Antioch.44 viewsObv. Head of Alexander the Great as Herakles right wearing lion scalp headdress.
Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆ΡΟΥ/Apollo standing left, arrow in right, resting left on bow, cornucopia outer left, monogram in ex.
Reference: SNG Spaer 1452 ff.Canaan
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Caracalla Providentia Denarius43 viewsObv. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head right
Rev. PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM, Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe and sceptre.
References: RIC 227, RSC 529.
18 mm , 2.90 gr
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First Revolt AE Prutah (2,76 g) - Jewish War 68/9 AD year 3. 43 viewsObv. Amphora with broad rim, two handles, and decorated conical cover.
Rev. inscription (the freedom of Zion), vine leaf on small branch with tendril
Refernces: (Hendin 1363, AJC II 261,20) .
17mm, 2.8 grams.Canaan
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Gordian III AR Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria. Struck AD 242. 43 viewsObv. AYTOK K M ANT ΓOΡΔΙΑΝΟC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev. ΔΗMAΡX EΞ ΥΠΑΤΟ Β, eagle standing facing, head and tail right, holding wreath in beak; between legs, crescent above ram leaping left.
References: McAlee 872; Prieur 295.
27mm, 11.16grams.
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Sasanian Empire. Khusro II. 591-628 AD. AR Drachm.43 viewsObv. Crowned and cuirassed bust right.
Rev. Fire altar flanked by attendants; four crescents around.
References: Göbl II/2 (Pl. 13, 214). EF.
Ray mint. Year 21.
27mm, 2.75 gramsCanaan
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Ariobarzanes III., 63-52 BC. AR Drachm. Mazaca.43 viewsObv .: Diademed King's Head to the right.
Rev .: BAΣIΛEΩΣ APIOBAPZANOY Athena stands to the left, holding Nike, spear and shield, monogram in front of it. Condition: almost very fine,minor scratches.
Dimensions: 4,43g, 15mm. BMC: 1.Canaan
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Titus. JUDAEA, Judaea Capta. . AD 79-81. Caesarea Maritima mint. 42 viewsObv. Laureate head right.
Rev. Nike standing right, inscribing [AYT T/ KAIC] on shield hung on a palm tree.
References: Meshorer 381; Hendin 1446; RPC II 2311.
21mm, 6.53 grams
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Arcadius, AD 383- 408. AE3. Antioch mint.42 viewsObv: DN ARCADI-VS PF AVG
Helmeted bust facing, spear across shoulder holding shield decorated with cross.
Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG// ANTG
Constantinopolis entrhoned facing, foot on prow, head right, holding scepter and Victory on globe.
Referencez: RIC X 97.
2,23g// 15mm.Canaan
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NABATAEA. Malichus II, with Shaqilat II. AD 40-70.41 viewsObv : Jugate laureate and draped bust of Malichus II and Shuqailat II right .
Rev : Two cornucopias, crossed and filleted; Aramaic, "Malichus / Shuqai/lat" in two lines above and one below the cornucopias.
Reference : Meshorer Nabataean 140A, SGICV 5703, SNG ANS 1444, BMC Arabia 4-5.
16mm, 2.61 grams.
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Ascalon, Caligula 37-41 Bronze41 viewsObv. Caligula head left.
Rev. City goddess holding a spear slightly to the left, an altar in front.
References: RPC 4882, BMC 27.116, 81 and Sear GIC 404.
25mm, 10.72 grams, Very rare.Canaan
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Constantine the great, Constantinople Commemorative, 330 - 335 A.D.39 viewsObv. CONSTANTINOPOLIS, helmeted, laureate and mantled bust left holding scepter across shoulder.
Rev. Victory standing left, right foot on prow, scepter in right hand, resting left hand on grounded shield, SMANI in exergue.
References: RIC VII Antioch 114.
15mm and 1.69grams.Canaan
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Byzantine bread stamp39 viewsByzantine style and texture, No exact time frame, similar to examples dated to the 7th century.
16.88 grams, 35mm max. Length and 30mm max.diameterCanaan
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ISLAMIC, Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk). Zangids (Sinjar). Qutb al-Din Muhammad. AH 594-616 / AD 1197-1219. Æ Dirhem, Sinjar mint. Uncertain AH date.39 viewsObv. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed male Roman-style bust left, holding spear or scepter over shoulder and shield; tamgha before, mint name and [AH date] around.
Rev. Names and titles of Abbasid Caliph al-Nasir and Qutb al-Din Muhammad bin Zengi in five lines across field; name continued to right and left; Zengid tamgha in exergue.
References: S&S 81; Album 1880.2.
Brown patina, 25mm and 9.25 grams.Canaan
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Sabina, wife of Hadrian. AR Denarius Concordia38 viewsObv. SABINA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust right, hair in queue down back.
Rev. CON-COR-D-IA AVG, Concordia standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae.
17 mm, 3.13 grams.
RIC II 390 (Hadrian); BMCRE 929 (Hadrian); RSC 3a.Nice VF.Canaan
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DIVUS CONSTANTINE I (Died 337). Follis. Antioch.38 viewsObv: DV CONSTANTINVS P T AVGG. Veiled head of Constantine right.
Rev: VN - MR / SMANΓ. Constantine, veiled, standing facing, head right.
Condition: Near extremely fine. with beautiful desert patina.
References: RIC 112.
15mm, 1.45grams.Canaan
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Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 BC, AR Tetradrachm - Seleukeia on the Tigris38 viewsHead of Herakles right wearing lion skin headdress.
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY Zeus Nikephoros seated left, NO in left field.
SC 119.3(a); HGC 9, 16f; ESM 23 (same dies A27-P79); CSE 937 ; CSE 2, 58 (AHNS 1047).
Seleukeia on the Tigris mint ca. 300-296 BC.
27mm and 15.16 grams.
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Hadrian, Alexandria. Tetradrachm 130-31 AD 38 viewsObverse: Laurete draped cuirassed right .
AYT KAI TPAI AΔΡΙΑ CEB
Reverse: Hadrian standing left holding scepter receiving ears of corn from Alexandria who stands right, facing him, holding vexillum. Regnal year L IE ( 15th) in field
References: Dattari 1267; BMCG 669; Cologne 1026; Milne 1294.
Weight: 9.1 gr
Diameter: 23 mmCanaan
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Philip I AR Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria. AD 248.38 viewsObv. AYTOK K M IOYΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev. ΔHMAPX ΕΞOYCIAC YΠATOΓ, eagle standing facing, head right and right wing behind leg with wreath in beak; ANTIOXIA SC in exergue.
References:Prieur 375.
11.69g, 25mm.
Very FineCanaan
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CONSTANS, as Caesar. Thessalonica37 viewsObv. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev. GLORI-A EXER-CITVS, two soldiers standing vis-à-vis, each holding spear and hand on shield resting on the ground; a standard between them; SMTSΔ.
References: RIC VII 226; LRBC 845.
17mm, 1.98 grams.Canaan
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MARK ANTONY. 32-31 BC. AR Legionary Denarius37 viewsObv. ANT AVG - III · VIR · R·P·C, war galley under oar right with triple ram prow and scepter tied with fillet.
Rev. LEG ?? , legionary eagle (aquila) between two signa standards.
References: Crawford 544.
Small banker's mark on obverse.
19mm and 3.21 grams.Canaan
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NABATAEA. Aretas IV. 9 BC-AD 4037 viewsObv : Aramaic ayin / het (Aretas) within wreath
Rev : Eagle standing left, wings closed, Aramaic het (Aretas) behind.
Meshorer Nabataean 93, SNG ANS 1434 var (het ros ligate in wreath)Canaan
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MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AR tetradrachm. 37 viewsCanaan
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Titus Æ19 of Iconium, Lycaonia. Caesar, 69-79.37 viewsObv. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Titus
Rev. Heroic bust of Perseus, seen from behind, wearing Phrygian cap; harpa behind.
References: RPC 1608.3; SNG BnF 2285; SNG von Aulock 5389.
5.7g, 19mm,F.Canaan
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COMMAGENE , Zeugma. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161.36 viewsObv. AYTO KAI TIAN ADPIAN.., laureate head left.
Rev. Portico of two stories, behind which a peribolos containing grove enclosed by colonnades and tetrastyle temple; uncertain control numeral; all within wreath.
References: Butcher 14-21; SNG Copenhagen -; BMC 6 var. (bust).
VF, brown patina. 24mm, 10.58 grams, Uncleaned with earth deposits.
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JULIAN II APOSTATE (360-363). Follis. Thessalonica.36 viewsObv: D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG.
Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
Rev: VOT X MVLT XX / TESA.
Legend in four lines within wreath.
RIC 227.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 2.58 g.
Diameter: 20 mm.Canaan
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ELYMAIS. Unknown Prince , Late II - Early III Century AD. Æ Drachm. 36 viewsObv.Diademed bust with bun.
Rev. Artemis standing with bow.
References: v.Haaff.19.1.1-1A. Canaan
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Antioch ad Orontem, Syria, Semi-autonomous, AE19. 65-66 AD36 viewsObv. Turreted head of Tyche right.
Rev. Lighted garlanded altar, date ET HP
19mm , 5.64Grams.
BMC 76. Canaan
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CONSTANS, as Caesar. Thessalonica 35 viewsObv. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev. GLORI-A EXER-CITVS, two soldiers standing vis-à-vis, each holding spear and hand on shield resting on the ground; a standard between them; SMTSΔ.
References: RIC VII 201; LRBC 845.
18mm, 2.02 grams.
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Ayyubids. Mayyafariqin & Jabal Sinjar . al-Ashraf I Muzaffar al-Din Musa. AH 607-617 / AD 1210-1220. Æ Dirhem35 viewsObv. Male seated facing, holding globus; AH date to left and right of figure; name and titles of al-Ashraf I Muzaffar al-Din Musa in outer margin.
Rev. Name and titles of Abbasid caliph in three lines within within linear and pelleted angled trilobe; name of Ayyubid overlord in outer margins.
References: Whelan Type I, 272-3; Balog, Ayyubids 851; Album 859.1. Edhem 196.
Mayyafariqin mint. Dated AH 612 (AD 1215/16).
30mm, 12grams.Canaan
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Galba, Alexandria, Billon-Tetradrachme, year2, AD 68-6935 viewsObv.: ΣEPOYI ΓAΛBA AYTO KAIΣ ΣEBA, Laureate head right LB=year2
Rev.: AΛEΞANΔPEA, Draped bust of Alexandria right, wearing elephant's skin; simpulum before.
Billon, 23mm, 12.7 grams
Köln 226; Dattari 301; Milne 348; Emmett 170; RPC I 5341Canaan
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Augustus, AE of Gabala, Syria. AD 1-14. 35 viewsObv. Bare head of Augustus right, countermark.
Rev. GABALEWN, Astarte seated left, holding poppy and sceptre, sphinx at foot. LM in left field, ZH in exergue.
Countermark: Howgego 366. Bee. Gabala
References: RPC 4452; BMC 70; Mionnet V, 627.
21mm, 6.3 grams.Canaan
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Najm al-Din Alpi AH 547-572 / AD 1152-1176. Artuqids (Mardin) Dirham AE35 viewsObv. Two diademed male heads facing slightly away from one another; Kalima above and below, name of Abbasid Caliph al-Mustanjid to right and left.
Rev. Female head facing; name and titles of Alpi around.
References: Whelan Type IV; S&S Type 30.1; Album 1827.5
30mm, 11.3gCanaan
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Syracuse, Hieron II AE Litra34 viewsObv. Diademed head of Poseidon left.
Rev. IEPΩNOΣ, Ornamented trident head flanked by two dolphins; below, N.
SNG ANS cf. 964; Calciati II, 371, 194 Rl 14.
19 mm, 5.73 gCanaan
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Constantine I, AE Follis, Lyons, 309-310 AD.34 viewsObverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right seen from the back.
Reverse: SOLI IN-VI-CTO COMITI, Sol standing facing, head left, holding globe and raising right hand. F-T across fields,
mintmark PLG.
References: RIC VI Lyons 310; cf Sear 3881.
23.08mm, 4.21grams.
Canaan
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Seleukid Kings of Syria. Seleukos I (312-281 BC). Antioch, c. 300-281. 34 viewsObv. Laureate head of Apollo.
Rev. Athena Promachos standing right.
References: SC 17.3; HGC 9, 77.
20 mm and 6.81 gramsCanaan
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Herod Archelaus. 6 BC-4 AD. Lead Prutah.34 viewsObv: HPΩΔOY Anchor with long, slender arms.
Rev: EΘN surrounded by wreath.
References:Hendin 507.
13mm and 0.67 grams.
Extremly rare in lead!!!!Canaan
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Probus Silvered AE Antoninianus. . 276 - 282 AD33 viewsObv. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right.
Rev. CLEMENTIA TEMP, emperor standing right, holding scepter, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding scepter, Q in the middle, XX1* in exergue. Almost fully silvered.
RIC 905
21 mm , 3.67 gr
Canaan
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Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Agrippa I. 37-44 C.E. AE prutah 33 viewsObv. BACIΛEΩC AΓPIΠA, umbrella.
Rev. Three ears of barley, flanked by L-ς.
Hendin 1244b; Meshorer TJC 120.
Jerusalem mint, struck 41-42 C.E.
18mm, 2.8 grams.Canaan
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Frog Oil Lamp, Ancient Egypt, Roman period, c. 4th century AD.33 viewsNice ceramic "frog lamp" oil lamp. Decorated with huging Arms and hands design around the central fill-hole, maker's mark on base. Intact with light earthen deposits, spout still charred from use in antiquity. 80 mm Canaan
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Demetrios I Soter, Tyre32 viewsObverse: Diademed head of Demetrios I Soter right.
Reverse: Stern of Galley with aphlaston, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTΡIOΥ & L ΔΝΡ. date above, TΥΡIΩN and uncertain Phoencian letters below (Belonging to Tyre). Seleucid era date 155.
During the reign of Demetrios I Soter.
Denomination B.
Reference: SNG Cop. 8 #246
AE 20mm ,weight 6.2gCanaan
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Black stone conoid seal, Iron age II.32 viewsA quadruped of a globolo class, 14mm height, 12mm diameter and 3.38 grams. First millenium BC!Canaan
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Egypt, Ptolemy VIII, 145-116 BC. Alexandria Mint.32 viewsObv. Head of bearded Hercules right, wearing lion scalp.
Rev. PTOLEMAIOY BASILEWS, Eagle standing left.
24mm, 11.2 grams.
References: SV. 1494.Canaan
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Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. Amaury (1164 - 74 AD). Billon silver denier32 viewsObv. AMALRICVS REX; pattée.
Rev. DE IERVSALEM; Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
References: Metcalf 169.
17mm and 0.45 grams.Canaan
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Philip I (244-249 AD). AR Tetradrachm , Antioch, Syria, 244 AD.32 viewsObv: AVTOK K M IOVΛ ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed right.
Rev. ΔHMAPX - EΞOVCIAC around, S C in exergue, Eagle with spread wings standing left on palm branch, head left, wreath in beak.
References: McAlee 887. Prieur 318.
24-27mm, 11gCanaan
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Samaria. circa 400-300 BC. Obol AR 9mm.32 viewsObv. Sidonian galley to left over waves.
Rev. Persian king fighting lion, O between.
References: Meshorer and Qedar 199; HGC 10, 399.Canaan
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Philippos Philadelphos (Posthumous), 93-83 BC. Nominal: AR tetradrachm. City: Antioch.32 viewsObv .: Diad. King's head to the right.
Rev .: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΦIΛΛIΠΠOY ... Zeus is enthroned to the left, holding scepter and Nike.
Condition: fine to very fine.
Dimensions: 15.06g, 25mm.
Newell: 441, BMC: 10, Sear: 7196.Canaan
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Kyzikos, Mysia AR Trihemiobol, 525 - 475 B.C.32 viewsObv.: forepart of boar left, reversed E on side, tunny fish behind
Rev.: head of roaring lion left within incuse square
0,97g, 10mm.
SNG France: 361-72.Canaan
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Augustus Amphipolis AE2131 viewsObv. KAIΣAP ΘEOY YIOΣ (Caesar son of god, starting downward on right, ending downward on left), bare head right.
Rev. AMΦIΠOΛEITΩN (counterclockwise starting lower left), Artemis Tauropolos riding bull right, holding billowing veil with both hands.
References: SNG ANS 165; SNG Cop 89 - 90; RPC I 1626 var. (legend arrangement); BMC Macedonia p. 52, 73 var.
Green patina, Amphipolis mint,7.7g, 20mm.Canaan
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Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III 'the Great' AR Drachm.31 viewsObv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin.
Rev. Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; monograms in left field and below throne.
Magnesia ad Maeandrum, circa 319-305 BC. Struck under Antigonos I Monophthalmos.
References: Price 1959 .
17mm and 3.95 grams. Canaan
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Judaea, First Jewish War. 66-70 C.E. Æ prutah, Year 2 (67/8 C.E.).31 viewsamphora / 'The freedom of Zion', vine leaf on branch with tendril. Dark brown patina. Very fine.
References: TJC 197; Hendin 1360.
17mm, 3.3 gramsCanaan
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ANONYMOUS FOLLIS. Class A3. Attributed to Basil II & Constantine VIII (976-1025).31 viewsObv: + ЄMMANOVHΛ / IC XC. Facing bust of Christ Emmanuel.
Rev: + IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / ЬASILЄЧ / ЬASILЄ. Legend in four lines; above and below, lozenge between dashes.
References: SBCV 1818. Grierson ornaments 24.
Weight: 11.38 g.
Diameter: 29 mm. Canaan
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Trajan AR Drachm of Bostra, Arabia.31 viewsObv. Laureate bust right, slight drapery.
Rev. Arabia standing left holding branch and bundle of cinnamon sticks; at feet, camel left.
References: ANSMN 20 (1975), 14-17; SNG ANS 1153-1155.
1.96g, 17mm, 5h. As found condition. Canaan
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Justin II, with Sophia. 565-578. Æ Follis, Theupolis (Antioch). 31 viewsObv. Justin and Sophia, both nimbate, enthroned facing; Justin holding globus cruciger and Sophia holding cruciform scepter.
Rev. Large M; cross above, date across field; Γ//Ï„HЄЧP’.
Theoupolis (Antioch) mint, 4th officina. Dated RY 7 (571/2) ?!.
31mm, 15.2 gCanaan
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