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MACEDON Republican period. First Meris. Circa 167-149 BC. AR TetradrachmMACEDON (Roman Protectorate), Republican period. First Meris. Circa 167-149 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.80 g, 12h). Amphipolis mint. Diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder; all in the center of a Macedonian shield / Club right; monogram above, two monograms below; all within oak wreath; thunderbolt to left. Prokopov, Silver, Group II.A, 275 (O67/R224); HGC 3, 1103. Toned. Good VF.Mark R109/30/22 at 11:18Anaximander: Oooh! Lovely toning and detail.
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Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BCPTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 17.06 g, 11h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Arados mint. Struck circa 320/19-315 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, legs crossed; AP (civic) monogram in left field. Price 3426 (Byblos). Lightly toned, underlying luster, slightly off center. EF.Mark R109/29/22 at 17:06Mark R1: Thanks guys. I'm glad you like it. I was attr...
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Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BCPTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 17.06 g, 11h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Arados mint. Struck circa 320/19-315 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, legs crossed; AP (civic) monogram in left field. Price 3426 (Byblos). Lightly toned, underlying luster, slightly off center. EF.Mark R109/28/22 at 22:48Anaximander: Exceptional strike.
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Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BCPTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 17.06 g, 11h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Arados mint. Struck circa 320/19-315 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, legs crossed; AP (civic) monogram in left field. Price 3426 (Byblos). Lightly toned, underlying luster, slightly off center. EF.Mark R109/28/22 at 21:26Enodia: Sharp details, nice coin!
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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos II Kallinikos. 246-225 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 16.53 g, 10h). SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos II Kallinikos. 246-225 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 16.53 g, 10h). In the types of Alexander III of Macedon. Susa mint.Mark R106/30/22 at 23:54Jay GT4: Wonderful
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MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-400 BC. AR Obol (12mm, 0.79 g, 5h)MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-400 BC. AR Obol (12mm, 0.79 g, 5h)Mark R106/30/22 at 18:51Anaximander: A super-nice obol! Superb design & strike. Surface...
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KYRENAICA, Kyrene. temp. Magas. Circa 294-275 BC. AR Didrachm
KYRENAICA, Kyrene. temp. Magas. Circa 294-275 BC. AR Didrachm (19mm, 7.66 g, 11h). Head of Zeus Karneios left / Silphion plant; star to upper right. BMC 234–7 var. (head right); SNG Copenhagen 1236 var. (same). Struck on a compact flan. VF.Mark R106/20/22 at 17:15Mark R1: Thanks so much!
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KYRENAICA, Kyrene. temp. Magas. Circa 294-275 BC. AR Didrachm
KYRENAICA, Kyrene. temp. Magas. Circa 294-275 BC. AR Didrachm (19mm, 7.66 g, 11h). Head of Zeus Karneios left / Silphion plant; star to upper right. BMC 234–7 var. (head right); SNG Copenhagen 1236 var. (same). Struck on a compact flan. VF.Mark R106/20/22 at 17:04Enodia: Lovely coin!
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33mm, 16.90 g, 12h).BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33mm, 16.90 g, 12h). Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear / The Dioskouroi, holding palm fronds and spears, on horses rearing right; monogram in lower right field. Bopearachchi 6T; HGC 12, 131. Light porosity, a few marks, flan crack. Good VF.Mark R105/23/22 at 09:01Timestheus: Not my collection area. But just beautiful. I like...
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33mm, 16.90 g, 12h).BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33mm, 16.90 g, 12h). Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear / The Dioskouroi, holding palm fronds and spears, on horses rearing right; monogram in lower right field. Bopearachchi 6T; HGC 12, 131. Light porosity, a few marks, flan crack. Good VF.Mark R105/22/22 at 22:17Jay GT4: Great acquisition
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Antigonos I Monophthalmos. As Strategos of Asia, 320-306/5 BC, or king, 306/5-301 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 4.16 g, 12h)KINGS of MACEDON. Antigonos I Monophthalmos. As Strategos of Asia, 320-306/5 BC, or king, 306/5-301 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 4.16 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Kolophon mint. Struck circa 310-301 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, crescent leftward; Π below throne. Price 1813. Toned, some light scratches in field on reverse. Good VF.
From the W. Hansen Collection.Mark R105/22/22 at 22:17Jay GT4: Wow Mark, great coin
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MACEDON, Bottiaiai. Circa 224-197 BC. AR Tetrobol (12.5mm, 1.71 g)MACEDON, Bottiaiai. Circa 224-197 BC. AR Tetrobol (12.5mm, 1.71 g). Pella mint. Macedonian shield / Stern of galley left. ACULA Issue I, – (O3/R10 – unlisted die combination); HGC 3, 358 (2½ obols). Toned, edge chip. VF.
From the Richard L. Horst Collection.Mark R112/19/21 at 22:42Jay GT4: great
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MACEDON, Bottiaiai. Circa 224-197 BC. AR Tetrobol (12.5mm, 1.71 g)MACEDON, Bottiaiai. Circa 224-197 BC. AR Tetrobol (12.5mm, 1.71 g). Pella mint. Macedonian shield / Stern of galley left. ACULA Issue I, – (O3/R10 – unlisted die combination); HGC 3, 358 (2½ obols). Toned, edge chip. VF.
From the Richard L. Horst Collection.Mark R112/16/21 at 10:08Anaximander: Lovely
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THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC.THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC. AR Hemidrachm (14.5mm, 2.11 g, 5h). Draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder / Prow right; monogram to left. BCD Thessaly II 62 corr. (monogram); HGC 4, 79; Jameson 2466 (same dies). Toned, cleaning scratches. VF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 413, 31 January 2018), lot 13.
Mark R112/10/21 at 22:39Mark R1: Thanks guys!
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THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC.THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC. AR Hemidrachm (14.5mm, 2.11 g, 5h). Draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder / Prow right; monogram to left. BCD Thessaly II 62 corr. (monogram); HGC 4, 79; Jameson 2466 (same dies). Toned, cleaning scratches. VF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 413, 31 January 2018), lot 13.
Mark R112/10/21 at 13:35Tracy Aiello: Beautiful.
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THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC.THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC. AR Hemidrachm (14.5mm, 2.11 g, 5h). Draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder / Prow right; monogram to left. BCD Thessaly II 62 corr. (monogram); HGC 4, 79; Jameson 2466 (same dies). Toned, cleaning scratches. VF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 413, 31 January 2018), lot 13.
Mark R112/10/21 at 03:18STEVEN M1: Really nice portrait. Love it
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THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC.THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC. AR Hemidrachm (14.5mm, 2.11 g, 5h). Draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder / Prow right; monogram to left. BCD Thessaly II 62 corr. (monogram); HGC 4, 79; Jameson 2466 (same dies). Toned, cleaning scratches. VF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 413, 31 January 2018), lot 13.
Mark R112/10/21 at 01:53Enodia: Beautiful Artemis
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THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC.THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC. AR Hemidrachm (14.5mm, 2.11 g, 5h). Draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder / Prow right; monogram to left. BCD Thessaly II 62 corr. (monogram); HGC 4, 79; Jameson 2466 (same dies). Toned, cleaning scratches. VF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 413, 31 January 2018), lot 13.
Mark R112/09/21 at 22:46Ron C2: I really like these nautical themed issues.
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THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC.THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC. AR Hemidrachm (14.5mm, 2.11 g, 5h). Draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder / Prow right; monogram to left. BCD Thessaly II 62 corr. (monogram); HGC 4, 79; Jameson 2466 (same dies). Toned, cleaning scratches. VF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 413, 31 January 2018), lot 13.
Mark R112/09/21 at 20:02Jay GT4: Wonderful portrait
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BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 300 BC.BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 300 BC. AR Nomos (21mm, 7.11 g, 12h). Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath / Tripod; filleted branch to right. Attianese 147; HN Italy 2177; SNG ANS 391–2. Toned, light roughness, tooling in hair and wreath. EF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 444 (15 May 2019), lot 9.Mark R112/02/21 at 23:20Mark R1: Thanks for looking!
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BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 300 BC.BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 300 BC. AR Nomos (21mm, 7.11 g, 12h). Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath / Tripod; filleted branch to right. Attianese 147; HN Italy 2177; SNG ANS 391–2. Toned, light roughness, tooling in hair and wreath. EF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 444 (15 May 2019), lot 9.Mark R112/02/21 at 10:04Anaximander: A beautiful composition, good metal, and a great s...
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LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth stater or hecte (10mm, 2.50 gm, 11h)LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth stater or hecte (10mm, 2.50 gm, 11h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Head of ram right; rooster feeding left below / Incuse lion's head right. Bodenstedt 16.
Mark R111/25/21 at 01:53Jay GT4: Fantastic
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LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth stater or hecte (10mm, 2.50 gm, 11h)LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth stater or hecte (10mm, 2.50 gm, 11h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Head of ram right; rooster feeding left below / Incuse lion's head right. Bodenstedt 16.
Mark R111/24/21 at 15:44David T7: Now that is a beauty. Well done.
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THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol (10.5mm, 128 g). Helmet facing / Ethnic within spokes of wheel; rays around. Karayotov I 37–94; HGC 3, 1560. Toned, slight die wear. Good VF.Mark R110/21/21 at 16:07Mark R1: Thank you Joe 
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THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol (10.5mm, 128 g). Helmet facing / Ethnic within spokes of wheel; rays around. Karayotov I 37–94; HGC 3, 1560. Toned, slight die wear. Good VF.Mark R110/21/21 at 06:46quadrans: Great coin  , and details,
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THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol (10.5mm, 128 g). Helmet facing / Ethnic within spokes of wheel; rays around. Karayotov I 37–94; HGC 3, 1560. Toned, slight die wear. Good VF.Mark R110/20/21 at 23:53Mark R1: Thanks Jay.
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THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol (10.5mm, 128 g). Helmet facing / Ethnic within spokes of wheel; rays around. Karayotov I 37–94; HGC 3, 1560. Toned, slight die wear. Good VF.Mark R110/20/21 at 23:39Jay GT4: Nice Corinthian helmet
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CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 188-125 BC. AR drachm (15mm, 11h). NGC XF★CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 188-125 BC. AR drachm (15mm, 11h). NGC XF★ , Fine Style. Plinthophoric series, Anaxidicus, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios right / ANAΞIΔIΚOΣ, rose with bud to right; hook to left, P-O flanking bloom, all within incuse square. BMC 246.Mark R105/25/21 at 20:42Lee S: Absolutely stunning!! A perfectly centered obverse...
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Ancients: BRUTTIUM. Caulonia. Late 6th century BC. AR stater or nomos (29mm, 7.36 gm, 12h).BRUTTIUM. Caulonia. Late 6th century BC. AR stater or nomos (29mm, 7.36 gm, 12h). NGC XF 5/5 - 2/5, brushed. Ca. 530 BC. KAVΛ (retrograde), full-length figure of Apollo, nude, advancing right, torso turned facing, olive branch in raised right hand, pursuing Daphne running right, transforming into laurel tree with branches as arms; Θ above stag standing right in right field, head reverted, guilloche border / KAVΛ, incuse of obverse, reversed save for ethnic and serpent replacing Daphne, which are in relief; striated border on incuse band. Noe 35a. SNG ANS 153.Mark R102/05/21 at 00:03Mark R1: Hi Jay, Thanks!
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Ancients: BRUTTIUM. Caulonia. Late 6th century BC. AR stater or nomos (29mm, 7.36 gm, 12h).BRUTTIUM. Caulonia. Late 6th century BC. AR stater or nomos (29mm, 7.36 gm, 12h). NGC XF 5/5 - 2/5, brushed. Ca. 530 BC. KAVΛ (retrograde), full-length figure of Apollo, nude, advancing right, torso turned facing, olive branch in raised right hand, pursuing Daphne running right, transforming into laurel tree with branches as arms; Θ above stag standing right in right field, head reverted, guilloche border / KAVΛ, incuse of obverse, reversed save for ethnic and serpent replacing Daphne, which are in relief; striated border on incuse band. Noe 35a. SNG ANS 153.Mark R102/04/21 at 18:16Jay GT4: Fantastic early coin
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PHOCIS FEDERAL COINAGE AR TRIOBOL, 3rd SACRED WAR
BMC 81, BCD 294, GVF/AEF, 13.7mm, 2.64 grams, Struck Circa. 354 - 352 B.C.E. under Onymarchos
Obverse: Bull's head facing
Reverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre behind, monograms below
Nicer than the great majority of these. Bull struck in high relief and usually well worn. This level of detail scarcely seen.
Ex: Hanberry collection, 1970's - early 1990'sMark R110/10/20 at 19:13Anaximander: Impressive Bull, too.
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
Mark R105/18/20 at 01:46Mark R1: Thanks Joe
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CYPRUS. Citium. Baalmelek II (ca. 425-400 BC). AR stater (19mm, 10h)CYPRUS. Citium. Baalmelek II (ca. 425-400 BC). AR stater (19mm, 10h). NGC VF. Heracles in fighting stance right, nude but for lion skin across back and tied around neck, brandishing club in right hand, bow extended before him in left; ankh to right / L B'LMLK (Aramaic), lion attacking stag crouching right; all in dotted square within incuse square. Tziambazis 19. Sunrise 110Mark R105/17/20 at 14:38Mark R1: Thanks!
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THESSALY. Thessalian League. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR stater or double victoriatus (20mm, 6.24 gm, 1h)THESSALY. Thessalian League. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR stater or double victoriatus (20mm, 6.24 gm, 1h). Choice XF. Italou, Diocles and Ni-, magistrates. ITAΛOY, laureate head of Zeus right / ΘEΣΣA/ΛΩN, Athena Itonia advancing right, shield on left arm, preparing to hurl spear with right; ΔIO-KΛHΣ above spear, NI below shield. BCD Thessaly II 842. McClean 4791.
Mark R105/04/20 at 05:29Enodia: Beautiful!
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CYPRUS. Citium. Baalmelek II (ca. 425-400 BC). AR stater (19mm, 10h)CYPRUS. Citium. Baalmelek II (ca. 425-400 BC). AR stater (19mm, 10h). NGC VF. Heracles in fighting stance right, nude but for lion skin across back and tied around neck, brandishing club in right hand, bow extended before him in left; ankh to right / L B'LMLK (Aramaic), lion attacking stag crouching right; all in dotted square within incuse square. Tziambazis 19. Sunrise 110Mark R105/02/20 at 06:54quadrans: Nice piece 😉
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Acarnania, Leucas, Stater, Leukas, EF(40-45), Silver, Pozzi:1317vCOIN CONDITION EF(40-45)
MAIN CATEGORY Coins
COMPOSITION Silver
WEIGHT (GRAMS) 7.90
DENOMINATION Stater
GREECE PROVINCE Akarnania
GREEK COIN THEME Leucas
POZZI 1317v
MINT NAME LeukasMark R105/01/20 at 21:15quadrans: Wow👍
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PERGAMENE KINGDOM. Attalus I (ca. 241-197 BC). AR tetradrachm (31mm, 16.86 gm, 1h)PERGAMENE KINGDOM. Attalus I (ca. 241-197 BC). AR tetradrachm (31mm, 16.86 gm, 1h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Pergamum, ca. 241-235 BC. Laureate head of Philetaerus right / ΦIΛETAIPOY, Athena seated left, resting left arm on grounded shield decorated with gorgoneion head boss, crowning name with wreath in right hand, transverse spear beyond; bee seen from above in outer left field, APK monogram in inner left field, bow right in outer right field. SNG France 5, 1623 var. (ΔI monogram in inner left field).
Mark R104/28/20 at 14:24Mark R1: Thanks guys.
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PERGAMENE KINGDOM. Attalus I (ca. 241-197 BC). AR tetradrachm (31mm, 16.86 gm, 1h)PERGAMENE KINGDOM. Attalus I (ca. 241-197 BC). AR tetradrachm (31mm, 16.86 gm, 1h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Pergamum, ca. 241-235 BC. Laureate head of Philetaerus right / ΦIΛETAIPOY, Athena seated left, resting left arm on grounded shield decorated with gorgoneion head boss, crowning name with wreath in right hand, transverse spear beyond; bee seen from above in outer left field, APK monogram in inner left field, bow right in outer right field. SNG France 5, 1623 var. (ΔI monogram in inner left field).
Mark R104/28/20 at 13:23Tracy Aiello: Yes, great coin indeed. Congrats Mark.
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PERGAMENE KINGDOM. Attalus I (ca. 241-197 BC). AR tetradrachm (31mm, 16.86 gm, 1h)PERGAMENE KINGDOM. Attalus I (ca. 241-197 BC). AR tetradrachm (31mm, 16.86 gm, 1h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Pergamum, ca. 241-235 BC. Laureate head of Philetaerus right / ΦIΛETAIPOY, Athena seated left, resting left arm on grounded shield decorated with gorgoneion head boss, crowning name with wreath in right hand, transverse spear beyond; bee seen from above in outer left field, APK monogram in inner left field, bow right in outer right field. SNG France 5, 1623 var. (ΔI monogram in inner left field).
Mark R104/27/20 at 16:21quadrans: wow, great coin,
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GAUL. Armorican. Coriosolites. BI stater (21mm, 8h). Ca. 100-50 BCGAUL. Armorican. Coriosolites. BI stater (21mm, 8h). Ca. 100-50 BC. NGC Choice VF. Class I. Celticized head right / Stylized horse prancing right, boar right below. Seaby 12. De la Tour 6598.
Ex Malter Galleries, private sale with old dealer tagMark R104/26/20 at 22:50Mark R1: Thanks!
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
Mark R104/26/20 at 16:28quadrans: Great piece ..I like it.., better than mine...
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CILICIA. Nagidus. Ca. 400-350 BC. AR stater (23mm, 4h).CILICIA. Nagidus. Ca. 400-350 BC. AR stater (23mm, 4h). NGC Choice XF. Aphrodite, wearing turreted crown, seated left, holding phiale in right hand over lit garlanded altar, Cupid standing behind her holding wreath / NAΓIΔEΩ-N, Dionysus standing facing, head left, grape bunch, vine sprig and thyrsus in right hand, scepter in left. Lederer 25. SNG France 2, 21.Mark R104/25/20 at 13:54Mark R1: Thanks! I liked the reverse on this one a lot.
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CILICIA. Nagidus. Ca. 400-350 BC. AR stater (23mm, 4h).CILICIA. Nagidus. Ca. 400-350 BC. AR stater (23mm, 4h). NGC Choice XF. Aphrodite, wearing turreted crown, seated left, holding phiale in right hand over lit garlanded altar, Cupid standing behind her holding wreath / NAΓIΔEΩ-N, Dionysus standing facing, head left, grape bunch, vine sprig and thyrsus in right hand, scepter in left. Lederer 25. SNG France 2, 21.Mark R104/20/20 at 15:20Tracy Aiello: Sweet coin. What a grape cluster!
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
Mark R104/20/20 at 01:14Mark R1: Thanks Anaximander. I looked at a lot of these bef...
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CILICIA. Nagidus. Ca. 400-350 BC. AR stater (23mm, 4h).CILICIA. Nagidus. Ca. 400-350 BC. AR stater (23mm, 4h). NGC Choice XF. Aphrodite, wearing turreted crown, seated left, holding phiale in right hand over lit garlanded altar, Cupid standing behind her holding wreath / NAΓIΔEΩ-N, Dionysus standing facing, head left, grape bunch, vine sprig and thyrsus in right hand, scepter in left. Lederer 25. SNG France 2, 21.Mark R104/20/20 at 00:45Enodia: Nice coin, GREAT Dionysus!
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
Mark R104/18/20 at 09:54Anaximander: Best I've seen: all faces visible, and no flat...
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
Mark R104/13/20 at 22:08Mark R1: Thanks Jay.
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
Mark R104/12/20 at 23:34Jay GT4: Oh yeah! Great coin
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
Mark R104/12/20 at 22:07Mark R1: Thanks okidoki
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
Mark R104/11/20 at 19:05okidoki: excellent and stylistic
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
Mark R104/09/20 at 16:52Mark R1: Thank you Tracy. Hope you're surviving the sta...
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
Mark R104/09/20 at 15:21Tracy Aiello: Nice coin Mark
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GAUL. Armorican. Coriosolites. BI stater (21mm, 8h). Ca. 100-50 BCGAUL. Armorican. Coriosolites. BI stater (21mm, 8h). Ca. 100-50 BC. NGC Choice VF. Class I. Celticized head right / Stylized horse prancing right, boar right below. Seaby 12. De la Tour 6598.
Ex Malter Galleries, private sale with old dealer tagMark R103/26/20 at 17:08Stkp: Very nice
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IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 600-550 BC. EL third-stater or trite (13mm, 4.67 gm).IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 600-550 BC. EL third-stater or trite (13mm, 4.67 gm). NGC Fine 3/5 - 4/5. 'Primitive' bee, viewed from above / Two incuse squares of differing size, side by side, with rough interior surfaces. Karwiese Series II.1, Type 1.Mark R103/19/20 at 22:33Mark R1: Thanks Jay 
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IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 600-550 BC. EL third-stater or trite (13mm, 4.67 gm).IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 600-550 BC. EL third-stater or trite (13mm, 4.67 gm). NGC Fine 3/5 - 4/5. 'Primitive' bee, viewed from above / Two incuse squares of differing size, side by side, with rough interior surfaces. Karwiese Series II.1, Type 1.Mark R103/19/20 at 19:21Jay GT4: Great early elektrum
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CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 188-125 BC. AR drachm (15mm, 11h). NGC XF★CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 188-125 BC. AR drachm (15mm, 11h). NGC XF★ , Fine Style. Plinthophoric series, Anaxidicus, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios right / ANAΞIΔIΚOΣ, rose with bud to right; hook to left, P-O flanking bloom, all within incuse square. BMC 246.Mark R103/12/20 at 20:05Jay GT4: Nice one Mark
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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX Soter II (116/5-107 BC). AR stater or tetradrachm (25mm, 12h). PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX Soter II (116/5-107 BC). AR stater or tetradrachm (25mm, 12h). NGC Choice VF, edge marks. Alexandria, dated Regnal Year 4 (114/3 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis tied around neck; dotted border / ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; L Δ (date) in left field, ΠA in right field, dotted border. Svoronos 1665 (Ptolemy X). SNG Copenhagen 349.Mark R103/06/20 at 20:57Grant H: love the eagle
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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX Soter II (116/5-107 BC). AR stater or tetradrachm (25mm, 12h). PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX Soter II (116/5-107 BC). AR stater or tetradrachm (25mm, 12h). NGC Choice VF, edge marks. Alexandria, dated Regnal Year 4 (114/3 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis tied around neck; dotted border / ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; L Δ (date) in left field, ΠA in right field, dotted border. Svoronos 1665 (Ptolemy X). SNG Copenhagen 349.Mark R103/06/20 at 17:33Mark R1: Thanks okidoki.
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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX Soter II (116/5-107 BC). AR stater or tetradrachm (25mm, 12h). PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX Soter II (116/5-107 BC). AR stater or tetradrachm (25mm, 12h). NGC Choice VF, edge marks. Alexandria, dated Regnal Year 4 (114/3 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis tied around neck; dotted border / ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; L Δ (date) in left field, ΠA in right field, dotted border. Svoronos 1665 (Ptolemy X). SNG Copenhagen 349.Mark R103/06/20 at 17:17okidoki: very nice 
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SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes) (138-129 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.44 gm, 11h)SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes) (138-129 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.44 gm, 11h). XF. Antioch on the Orontes. Diademed head of Antiochus VII right, diadem ends falling straight behind; bead-and-reel border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY / EYEP-ΓETOY, Athena standing facing, head left, resting left hand on grounded shield decorated with gorgoneion, spear resting against arm, Nike in right hand extending wreath into border; ΔI monogram above A in outer left field, A in inner right field, all within laurel wreath. SC 2061.4f var. (reengraved control).
Note - the A in the right field has been recut over another letter, which appears to be an X or something similar.Mark R103/02/20 at 10:27Anaximander: Beautiful. Massive. A++
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SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes) (138-129 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.44 gm, 11h)SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes) (138-129 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.44 gm, 11h). XF. Antioch on the Orontes. Diademed head of Antiochus VII right, diadem ends falling straight behind; bead-and-reel border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY / EYEP-ΓETOY, Athena standing facing, head left, resting left hand on grounded shield decorated with gorgoneion, spear resting against arm, Nike in right hand extending wreath into border; ΔI monogram above A in outer left field, A in inner right field, all within laurel wreath. SC 2061.4f var. (reengraved control).
Note - the A in the right field has been recut over another letter, which appears to be an X or something similar.Mark R102/28/20 at 20:35Mark R1: Thank you Joe.
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SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes) (138-129 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.44 gm, 11h)SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes) (138-129 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.44 gm, 11h). XF. Antioch on the Orontes. Diademed head of Antiochus VII right, diadem ends falling straight behind; bead-and-reel border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY / EYEP-ΓETOY, Athena standing facing, head left, resting left hand on grounded shield decorated with gorgoneion, spear resting against arm, Nike in right hand extending wreath into border; ΔI monogram above A in outer left field, A in inner right field, all within laurel wreath. SC 2061.4f var. (reengraved control).
Note - the A in the right field has been recut over another letter, which appears to be an X or something similar.Mark R102/28/20 at 17:33quadrans: Nice piece..
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PONTUS. Amisus. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator (ca. 85-65 BC). AE (20mm, 8.01 gm, 11h).PONTUS. Amisus. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator (ca. 85-65 BC). AE (20mm, 8.01 gm, 11h). AU. Laureate head of Zeus right / AMIΣOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head right, wings spread; ΓΘΔ monogram in left field. HGC 7, 245. SNG Black Sea 1220-1231.Mark R102/23/20 at 22:20Anaximander: By the gods, Zeus & Eagle!
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PONTUS. Amisus. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator (ca. 85-65 BC). AE (20mm, 8.01 gm, 11h).PONTUS. Amisus. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator (ca. 85-65 BC). AE (20mm, 8.01 gm, 11h). AU. Laureate head of Zeus right / AMIΣOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head right, wings spread; ΓΘΔ monogram in left field. HGC 7, 245. SNG Black Sea 1220-1231.Mark R102/23/20 at 19:17quadrans: Nice piece..
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PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Mithradates III (ca. 87-80 BC). AR drachm (19mm, 1h). PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Mithradates III (ca. 87-80 BC). AR drachm (19mm, 1h). NGC Choice XF. Ecbatana mint. Diademed bust of Mithradates III left, wearing tiara decorated with star / BAΣIΛEΩΣ-MEΓAΛOY-APΣAKOY-ΦIΛOΠATOPOΣ-AYTOKPATOΣ-EΠΙΦANOΣ-ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ, Archer (Arsaces I) seated right on throne, holding bow outward. Sellwood 31.5 (Orodes I).Mark R102/04/20 at 03:23quadrans: Nice
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THRACE. Byzantium. Ca. late 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachm (35mm, 11h).THRACE. Byzantium. Ca. late 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachm (35mm, 11h). NGC VF. Name and types of Lysimachus of Thrace. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, wearing horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena seated left, Nike in right hand crowning royal name, left arm leaning on large grounded shield, transverse spear in background; MT monogram in inner left field, BY under seat, filleted trident left below ground line. Müller 168.
Mark R101/31/20 at 15:50Jay GT4: Great coin Mark
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CILICIA. Soloi. Balacros, as Satrap (ca. 333-323 BC). AR stater (24mm, 6h).CILICIA. Soloi. Balacros, as Satrap (ca. 333-323 BC). AR stater (24mm, 6h). NGC Choice XF, scratches. Baaltars seated left on backless throne, scepter surmounted by lotus in right hand; grain ear and grape bunch in left field, B in right field, Σ below strut / Draped bust of Athena facing, turned slightly left, wearing triple-crested helmet and necklace. SNG France 2, 197. SNG von Aulock 5873 var. (field marks).Mark R101/23/20 at 08:13shanxi: WOW !
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CILICIA. Soloi. Balacros, as Satrap (ca. 333-323 BC). AR stater (24mm, 6h).CILICIA. Soloi. Balacros, as Satrap (ca. 333-323 BC). AR stater (24mm, 6h). NGC Choice XF, scratches. Baaltars seated left on backless throne, scepter surmounted by lotus in right hand; grain ear and grape bunch in left field, B in right field, Σ below strut / Draped bust of Athena facing, turned slightly left, wearing triple-crested helmet and necklace. SNG France 2, 197. SNG von Aulock 5873 var. (field marks).Mark R101/22/20 at 18:16Mark R1: Thanks! I'm very attracted to Cilicia coins.
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CILICIA. Soloi. Balacros, as Satrap (ca. 333-323 BC). AR stater (24mm, 6h).CILICIA. Soloi. Balacros, as Satrap (ca. 333-323 BC). AR stater (24mm, 6h). NGC Choice XF, scratches. Baaltars seated left on backless throne, scepter surmounted by lotus in right hand; grain ear and grape bunch in left field, B in right field, Σ below strut / Draped bust of Athena facing, turned slightly left, wearing triple-crested helmet and necklace. SNG France 2, 197. SNG von Aulock 5873 var. (field marks).Mark R101/22/20 at 17:48Enodia: Lovely facing head!
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PERSIS KINGDOM. Uncertain King (ca. mid-2nd century BC). AR drachm (17mm, 4.11 gm, 3h)PERSIS KINGDOM. Uncertain King (ca. mid-2nd century BC). AR drachm (17mm, 4.11 gm, 3h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5. Head of uncertain king right with short beard, wearing diadem and kyrbasia adorned with eagle / Fire temple, Ahura-Mazda above; king standing right at left; vexillum standard surmounted by eagle to right. cf. Sunrise 578 (hemidrachm). cf. Alram 552 (same).Mark R101/20/20 at 21:51Mark R1: Thanks
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PERSIS KINGDOM. Uncertain King (ca. mid-2nd century BC). AR drachm (17mm, 4.11 gm, 3h)PERSIS KINGDOM. Uncertain King (ca. mid-2nd century BC). AR drachm (17mm, 4.11 gm, 3h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5. Head of uncertain king right with short beard, wearing diadem and kyrbasia adorned with eagle / Fire temple, Ahura-Mazda above; king standing right at left; vexillum standard surmounted by eagle to right. cf. Sunrise 578 (hemidrachm). cf. Alram 552 (same).Mark R101/18/20 at 06:46shanxi: impressive portrait
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PERSIS KINGDOM. Uncertain King (ca. mid-2nd century BC). AR drachm (17mm, 4.11 gm, 3h)PERSIS KINGDOM. Uncertain King (ca. mid-2nd century BC). AR drachm (17mm, 4.11 gm, 3h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5. Head of uncertain king right with short beard, wearing diadem and kyrbasia adorned with eagle / Fire temple, Ahura-Mazda above; king standing right at left; vexillum standard surmounted by eagle to right. cf. Sunrise 578 (hemidrachm). cf. Alram 552 (same).Mark R101/17/20 at 21:56quadrans: Wow, nice piece..
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THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h)THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Lampsacus, 297-281 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena enthroned left, Nike in right hand crowning royal name, resting left arm on shield decorated with gorgoneion boss, transverse spear beyond; aplustre to outer left, monogram to inner left. Thompson 48.Mark R112/18/19 at 17:38Enodia: Amazing detail.
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THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h)THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Lampsacus, 297-281 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena enthroned left, Nike in right hand crowning royal name, resting left arm on shield decorated with gorgoneion boss, transverse spear beyond; aplustre to outer left, monogram to inner left. Thompson 48.Mark R112/17/19 at 14:33NORMAN K: a real beauty
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THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h)THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Lampsacus, 297-281 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena enthroned left, Nike in right hand crowning royal name, resting left arm on shield decorated with gorgoneion boss, transverse spear beyond; aplustre to outer left, monogram to inner left. Thompson 48.Mark R112/15/19 at 00:15Mark R1: Thanks Jay.
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THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h)THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Lampsacus, 297-281 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena enthroned left, Nike in right hand crowning royal name, resting left arm on shield decorated with gorgoneion boss, transverse spear beyond; aplustre to outer left, monogram to inner left. Thompson 48.Mark R112/14/19 at 10:41Jay GT4: Great coin Mark
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Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (17mm, 1h)INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (17mm, 1h). NGC XF, brushed. Uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY, diademed, heroically nude bust of Menander left, seen from behind, aegis over left shoulder, hurling javelin with right hand / Maharajasa tratasara Menamdrasa (Kharosthi), Athena standing facing, head right, aegis on extended left arm, brandishing thunderbolt with right hand; monogram in left field. HGC 12, 188. Bopearachchi 6c.Mark R112/01/19 at 20:15Tracy Aiello: Magnificent.
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CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 250-200 BC. AR didrachm (20mm, 12h)CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 250-200 BC. AR didrachm (20mm, 12h). NGC Choice XF. Timotheus, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing, turned slightly right, hair parted in center and swept to either side / ΤΙΜΟΘΕΟΣ, rose with single bud on tendril to right; herm left to left, P-O flanking stem, dotted border, all in incuse circle. HGC 6, 1439. Ashton 209.Mark R111/29/19 at 18:13Enodia: A beautiful example, with a golden tone befitting ...
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Syracuse Fourth Democracy (289 - 287 B.C.)Numismatic evidence suggests that republican government existed for a few years between the death of Agathokles and Hicetas' assumption of power; this is sometimes referred to as the Fourth Democracy (289 - 287 B.C.). GB88303. Bronze AE 22, Calciati II p. , 148 Ds 59/1, cf. SNG Cop 782 (uncertain control), HGC 2 148 (R2) var. (∆ vice thunderbolt), SNG ANS -, gVF, superb style, well centered on a tight flan cutting off the obverse legend, brown patina, some hard green encrustation, Syracuse, Sicily mint, weight 8.524g, maximum diameter 21.7mm, die axis 270o, 289 - 288 B.C.; obverse DIOΣ EΛEYΘEPOY, laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios left, thunderbolt behind; reverse thunderbolt with four wings, ΣYPAK/OΣIΩN in two lines, above and below; ex CNG e-auction 233 (26 May 2010), lot 110; ex Harlan J. Berk.Mark R109/05/19 at 17:43Anaximander: Great portrait and interesting description!
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MITHRIDATES VI of PONTUS AE19. EF-/VF+. Amisos mint.Obverse:Aegis with gorgoneion
Reverse:Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm branch. Monogram and mint legend AMIΣΟΥ in field.
Very good exemplar of this popular issue, in EF-/VF+ condition, conserving complete details in both sides and precious dark green patina totally natural. Uncommon in this condition.
SNG BM 1177-1191. Amisos mint, circa 105-85 b.C. 8,35 g - 19 mmMark R107/29/19 at 18:24ickster: Nice example. These are usually pretty worn with d...
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MARONEIA (Thrace) AR Tetradrachm. EF-/VF+. DyonisosObverse: Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath.
Reverse: ΔIONYΣOY ΣΩTHPOΣ / MAPΩNITΩN, Dionysos standing slightly left, holding grape bunch and narthex stalks; in fields, two monograms.
Very nice exemplar, in EF-/VF+, conserving complete details in both sides, including a precious head of the god Dyonisos. Quality silver.
BMC 252. Maroneia (Thrace) mint, circa late 2nd to early 1st Century BC. 16,6 g - 31 mm
Mark R107/29/19 at 18:10quadrans: Nice piece..
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LYCIAN LEAGUE. Masicytes. Ca. 32-30 BC.LYCIAN LEAGUE. Masicytes. Ca. 32-30 BC. AR hemidrachm (15mm, 1.78 gm, 12h). XF. Head of Apollo right, wearing taenia / ΛΥΚΙΩΝ, cithara; M-A/Σ-I across fields, all within incuse square. RPC I 3304. Troxell, LL, 104-109. Mark R107/26/19 at 20:03Robert L3: Outstanding.
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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos VI Dionysos. 144-142 BC. SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos VI Dionysos. 144-142 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 4.23 g, 1h). Antioch on the Orontes mint. Dated SE 169 (144/3 BC). Radiate and diademed head right / Apollo, testing arrow and resting hand on bow, seated left on omphalos; Φ between Apollo’s feet, [Θ]ΞP (date) and ΣT[A] in exergue. SC 2002.1a; HGC 9, 1036a; DCA 182. Beautifully toned and lustrous.Mark R107/09/19 at 17:27quadrans: Nice piece..
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Macedonia, Terone, Tetrobol, 424-422 BCMacedonia, Terone, Tetrobol, 424-422 BC, , Silver, HGC:3.1-696
Oinochoe
Quadripartite incuse square
T - E
CARACTERISTICS
COIN CONDITION COMMENTS high relief
PATINA dark patina
PATINA ancient patina
FLAN well-centered flan
COMPOSITION Silver
DIAMETER 15
DENOMINATION Tetrobol
YEAR 424-422 BC
GREECE PROVINCE Macedonia
HGC 3.1-696
GREEK COIN THEME TeroneMark R107/05/19 at 04:03quadrans: Nice piece..
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Acarnania, Leucas, Stater, Leukas, EF(40-45), Silver, Pozzi:1317vCOIN CONDITION EF(40-45)
MAIN CATEGORY Coins
COMPOSITION Silver
WEIGHT (GRAMS) 7.90
DENOMINATION Stater
GREECE PROVINCE Akarnania
GREEK COIN THEME Leucas
POZZI 1317v
MINT NAME LeukasMark R107/03/19 at 05:22Pekka K: ΦΙΛΑΝΔΡΟ&#...
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Acarnania, Leucas, Stater, Leukas, EF(40-45), Silver, Pozzi:1317vCOIN CONDITION EF(40-45)
MAIN CATEGORY Coins
COMPOSITION Silver
WEIGHT (GRAMS) 7.90
DENOMINATION Stater
GREECE PROVINCE Akarnania
GREEK COIN THEME Leucas
POZZI 1317v
MINT NAME LeukasMark R107/02/19 at 22:25Jay GT4: Sweet!
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PAMPHYLIA. Side. Ca. 5th century BC. AR stater (18mm, 10.81 gm, 9h)PAMPHYLIA. Side. Ca. 5th century BC. AR stater (18mm, 10.81 gm, 9h). About VF. Ca. 430-400 BC. Pomegranate, beaded border / Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, all within shallow incuse square. SNG France 628-9. SNG von Aulock 4765. Mark R106/22/19 at 12:55Mark R1: Thanks guys!
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PAMPHYLIA. Side. Ca. 5th century BC. AR stater (18mm, 10.81 gm, 9h)PAMPHYLIA. Side. Ca. 5th century BC. AR stater (18mm, 10.81 gm, 9h). About VF. Ca. 430-400 BC. Pomegranate, beaded border / Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, all within shallow incuse square. SNG France 628-9. SNG von Aulock 4765. Mark R106/21/19 at 23:52quadrans: Great piece ..I like it..
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. mid-5th century BC. AR stater PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. mid-5th century BC. AR stater (19mm, 10.79 gm). Choice VF, Fine Style. Ca. 465-430 BC. Helmeted nude hoplite advancing right, spear forward in right hand, oval shield in left / Triskeles clockwise within incuse square. cf. Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 429 (26 September 2018), lot 167, otherwise unpublished. Fine style for the series. Mark R106/21/19 at 17:44Mark R1: Yeah I see a lot of these and this one had some ni...
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. mid-5th century BC. AR stater PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. mid-5th century BC. AR stater (19mm, 10.79 gm). Choice VF, Fine Style. Ca. 465-430 BC. Helmeted nude hoplite advancing right, spear forward in right hand, oval shield in left / Triskeles clockwise within incuse square. cf. Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 429 (26 September 2018), lot 167, otherwise unpublished. Fine style for the series. Mark R106/21/19 at 12:44Jay GT4: Great detail in the face and helmet. Classic coin
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