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Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign1964
Obv. Right Facing Queen Elizabeth, REGINA:\ F.D.:ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA
Rev. St. George on horseback slaying dragon
1 commentsDino09/19/22 at 18:48Serendipity: The young laureate head right of late Queen Elizab...
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George V Gold Sovereign1919-C
Obv. Left Facing King George, GEORGIVS V D.C. OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP
Rev. St. George on horseback slaying dragon

Sold - Vienna Coin show, Fall 2010.
2 commentsDino09/19/22 at 18:44Serendipity: Very well photographed!
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Sikyon. Circa 160-146 BC.AR Hemidrachm (16mm, 2.34 g, 6h).
obv: Laureate head of Zeus right
rev: Monogram of the Achaian League; above, ME monogram; in fields, N-I; below, dove flying right; all within laurel wreath.

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

Ex BCD Collection (not in previous sales); CNG 221, lot 156.
2 commentsDino09/01/22 at 19:55Anaximander: Fine example of the type. HGC 5 #283
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ARGOLIS, Argos. Circa 90-50 BC.AR Triobol (15mm, 1.84 g, 11h). Xenophilos, magistrate. Forepart of wolf at bay right / Large A; XENO - F - I - L - OU around, facing head of Helios below crossbar; all within incuse square. BCD Peloponnesos 1179-81 (same obv. die); SNG Copenhagen 51. VF, toned, a few deposits.

CNG 198, lot 97.
6 commentsDino03/06/22 at 09:53Anaximander: Quite an unusual reverse.
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7. Attica, Athens. 449-413 BCAR tetradrachm
Head of Athena Right. Crested helmet. Archaic style almond shaped eye.
Owl standing right. Olive sprig/crescent left. AOE right.
SNGCop 31
24mm 17.0g
exMalter Galleries
10 commentsDino11/11/19 at 11:28Arslan: Nice Athena
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Thessaly, Larissa. 395-344 BC.Æ 18mm (4.03 gm).
Obv: Head of nymph right
Rev: LARI-SAIWN, horse standing right, about to roll.
SNG Copenhagen 142.
1 commentsDino09/24/13 at 14:57Molinari: Nice one. Whenever I see horses grazing I always ...
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV StaterKINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater
(18mm, 8.61 g, 12h)

Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right
Rev: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving biga right; Ξ and cornucopia below.
In the types of Philip II. Abydos mint. Struck under Leonnatos, Arrhidaios, or Antigonos I Monophthalmos.

Le Rider –; Thompson, Philip 24; ADM II Series V, 86 var. (same obv. die, additional control on rev.); SNG ANS 296. EF.

From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XX/1 (Spring 1995), no. SP1005 (part of; this coin illustrated).

CNG 93, Lot: 157.
9 commentsDino05/24/13 at 11:17HELEN S: STUNNING ENJOY oh to have a coin like this in your...
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV StaterKINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater
(18mm, 8.61 g, 12h)

Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right
Rev: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving biga right; Ξ and cornucopia below.
In the types of Philip II. Abydos mint. Struck under Leonnatos, Arrhidaios, or Antigonos I Monophthalmos.

Le Rider –; Thompson, Philip 24; ADM II Series V, 86 var. (same obv. die, additional control on rev.); SNG ANS 296. EF.

From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XX/1 (Spring 1995), no. SP1005 (part of; this coin illustrated).

CNG 93, Lot: 157.
9 commentsDino05/24/13 at 02:16hill132: Sweet!
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV StaterKINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater
(18mm, 8.61 g, 12h)

Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right
Rev: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving biga right; Ξ and cornucopia below.
In the types of Philip II. Abydos mint. Struck under Leonnatos, Arrhidaios, or Antigonos I Monophthalmos.

Le Rider –; Thompson, Philip 24; ADM II Series V, 86 var. (same obv. die, additional control on rev.); SNG ANS 296. EF.

From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XX/1 (Spring 1995), no. SP1005 (part of; this coin illustrated).

CNG 93, Lot: 157.
9 commentsDino05/24/13 at 01:35Lloyd: Absolutely outstanding!
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV StaterKINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater
(18mm, 8.61 g, 12h)

Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right
Rev: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving biga right; Ξ and cornucopia below.
In the types of Philip II. Abydos mint. Struck under Leonnatos, Arrhidaios, or Antigonos I Monophthalmos.

Le Rider –; Thompson, Philip 24; ADM II Series V, 86 var. (same obv. die, additional control on rev.); SNG ANS 296. EF.

From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XX/1 (Spring 1995), no. SP1005 (part of; this coin illustrated).

CNG 93, Lot: 157.
9 commentsDino05/23/13 at 20:53David Atherton: Beautiful in everyway. Congrats!
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV StaterKINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater
(18mm, 8.61 g, 12h)

Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right
Rev: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving biga right; Ξ and cornucopia below.
In the types of Philip II. Abydos mint. Struck under Leonnatos, Arrhidaios, or Antigonos I Monophthalmos.

Le Rider –; Thompson, Philip 24; ADM II Series V, 86 var. (same obv. die, additional control on rev.); SNG ANS 296. EF.

From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XX/1 (Spring 1995), no. SP1005 (part of; this coin illustrated).

CNG 93, Lot: 157.
9 commentsDino05/23/13 at 20:39rover1.3: Dear friend, this is an absolutely fantastic coin!...
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV StaterKINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater
(18mm, 8.61 g, 12h)

Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right
Rev: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving biga right; Ξ and cornucopia below.
In the types of Philip II. Abydos mint. Struck under Leonnatos, Arrhidaios, or Antigonos I Monophthalmos.

Le Rider –; Thompson, Philip 24; ADM II Series V, 86 var. (same obv. die, additional control on rev.); SNG ANS 296. EF.

From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XX/1 (Spring 1995), no. SP1005 (part of; this coin illustrated).

CNG 93, Lot: 157.
9 commentsDino05/23/13 at 17:33Jason T: Wow! What a beauty! Smile
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV StaterKINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater
(18mm, 8.61 g, 12h)

Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right
Rev: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving biga right; Ξ and cornucopia below.
In the types of Philip II. Abydos mint. Struck under Leonnatos, Arrhidaios, or Antigonos I Monophthalmos.

Le Rider –; Thompson, Philip 24; ADM II Series V, 86 var. (same obv. die, additional control on rev.); SNG ANS 296. EF.

From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XX/1 (Spring 1995), no. SP1005 (part of; this coin illustrated).

CNG 93, Lot: 157.
9 commentsDino05/23/13 at 13:40Sosius: Very, very nice.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV StaterKINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater
(18mm, 8.61 g, 12h)

Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right
Rev: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving biga right; Ξ and cornucopia below.
In the types of Philip II. Abydos mint. Struck under Leonnatos, Arrhidaios, or Antigonos I Monophthalmos.

Le Rider –; Thompson, Philip 24; ADM II Series V, 86 var. (same obv. die, additional control on rev.); SNG ANS 296. EF.

From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XX/1 (Spring 1995), no. SP1005 (part of; this coin illustrated).

CNG 93, Lot: 157.
9 commentsDino05/23/13 at 11:59SPQR Matt: Impressive!
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV StaterKINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater
(18mm, 8.61 g, 12h)

Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right
Rev: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving biga right; Ξ and cornucopia below.
In the types of Philip II. Abydos mint. Struck under Leonnatos, Arrhidaios, or Antigonos I Monophthalmos.

Le Rider –; Thompson, Philip 24; ADM II Series V, 86 var. (same obv. die, additional control on rev.); SNG ANS 296. EF.

From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XX/1 (Spring 1995), no. SP1005 (part of; this coin illustrated).

CNG 93, Lot: 157.
9 commentsDino05/23/13 at 11:51cicerokid: The gold standard:as always
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ELIS. Olympia. 352-348 BC. AR hemidrachm.AR hemidrachm (17mm, 2.52g). 107th-108th Olympiad.
Laureate head of Zeus right / Eagle standing right on Ionic column capital. BCD Olympia 139-42. Ex BCD (private sale). VF toned.

JHE E-Auction #7.
6 commentsDino10/10/12 at 12:27HELEN S: what a beautiful coin and such an honour to view i...
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ELIS. Olympia. 352-348 BC. AR hemidrachm.AR hemidrachm (17mm, 2.52g). 107th-108th Olympiad.
Laureate head of Zeus right / Eagle standing right on Ionic column capital. BCD Olympia 139-42. Ex BCD (private sale). VF toned.

JHE E-Auction #7.
6 commentsDino10/10/12 at 01:34Steve E: Nice addition!
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ELIS. Olympia. 352-348 BC. AR hemidrachm.AR hemidrachm (17mm, 2.52g). 107th-108th Olympiad.
Laureate head of Zeus right / Eagle standing right on Ionic column capital. BCD Olympia 139-42. Ex BCD (private sale). VF toned.

JHE E-Auction #7.
6 commentsDino10/09/12 at 18:47Enodia: great coin Dino.
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ELIS. Olympia. 352-348 BC. AR hemidrachm.AR hemidrachm (17mm, 2.52g). 107th-108th Olympiad.
Laureate head of Zeus right / Eagle standing right on Ionic column capital. BCD Olympia 139-42. Ex BCD (private sale). VF toned.

JHE E-Auction #7.
6 commentsDino10/09/12 at 18:19Lloyd T: A very handsome coin - the issues of Olympia wear ...
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ELIS. Olympia. 352-348 BC. AR hemidrachm.AR hemidrachm (17mm, 2.52g). 107th-108th Olympiad.
Laureate head of Zeus right / Eagle standing right on Ionic column capital. BCD Olympia 139-42. Ex BCD (private sale). VF toned.

JHE E-Auction #7.
6 commentsDino10/09/12 at 18:03rover1.3: Really nice! Cool
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ELIS. Olympia. 352-348 BC. AR hemidrachm.AR hemidrachm (17mm, 2.52g). 107th-108th Olympiad.
Laureate head of Zeus right / Eagle standing right on Ionic column capital. BCD Olympia 139-42. Ex BCD (private sale). VF toned.

JHE E-Auction #7.
6 commentsDino10/09/12 at 18:00Mat: Nice coin, great eagle.
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Early Classical Owl Dekadrachm, modern copy.AR 43.7gms.
Athena in crested helmet, rt.
Owl with Spread Wings. A TH E Around
Stamped copy below.
Copy of Athens Dekadrachm S2516.
6 commentsDino09/21/12 at 01:32Alex M2: Nice! Where did you find it?
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Atrax, Thessaly, Circ. B.C. 400-344.Atrax (Pelasgiotis), on the northern bank of the Peneius, about ten miles west of Larissa.
Obv: Bearded head (of Atrax ?).
Rev: ΑΤΡΑΓΙΩΝ Rushing bull.
Numis. Chron., 1896, Pl. II. 7.
2 commentsDino07/18/12 at 15:09Steve E: I like the foggy patina on this one!
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MACEDONIAN KINGDOM: Philip II (359-336 BC). AR tetradrachm. Amphipolis, ca. 342/1-329/8. Laureate head of Zeus right / Young male on horseback right, nude, holding palm branch, bee under horse´s belly, janiform head under left foreleg. SNG ANS 549-555. Two test cuts on reverse. Nearly very fine / good fine (14.27 gm).

ex Freeman and Sear
4 commentsDino06/29/12 at 16:06Steve E: Excellent style, shines through the wear! Beautifu...
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Macedonian Kingdom, Philip II. 359-336 BCAmphipolis III, c 323/2-316/5 BC
1/5 Tetradrachm, 2.61g, 13mm.
Obv: Head of Apollo, right
Rev: FILIPPOY, Naked Youth on horse, prancing right, M within wreath symbol below horse.
4 commentsDino06/29/12 at 16:03Steve E: Very nice! I have, I believe, an obv. die match to...
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Philip II. Macedonia. 359-336 BCAE ; Lysimachia mint.
Obv. Apollo facing right, laureate
Rev. Φ Ι Λ Ι Π Π O Υ above; boy riding horse galloping right, holding palm branch, Λ Y below, forpart of lion right, bow left.
SNG ANS 8-1001.
3 commentsDino06/29/12 at 15:57Steve E: Pleasant portrait and patina!
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Carian Satraps, Pixodaros, ca 341-336/5AR didrachm
Ob: Laureate Apollo, three quarters facing, right, himation fastened with brooch at neck
Rx: ΠIXΩΔAPOY; Zeus of Labraunda standing right, holding spear in left hand & double-bladed axe over right shoulder.
7.02g 21mm

SNG Keckman I, 280, Sammlung Karl 35-40

ex Pegasi Numismatics Auction XXII (20.04.2010) lot 167
5 commentsDino06/29/12 at 05:52cicerokid: Excellent coin. The gouge:maybe the result of a lo...
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Carian Satraps, Pixodaros, ca 341-336/5AR didrachm
Ob: Laureate Apollo, three quarters facing, right, himation fastened with brooch at neck
Rx: ΠIXΩΔAPOY; Zeus of Labraunda standing right, holding spear in left hand & double-bladed axe over right shoulder.
7.02g 21mm

SNG Keckman I, 280, Sammlung Karl 35-40

ex Pegasi Numismatics Auction XXII (20.04.2010) lot 167
5 commentsDino06/29/12 at 04:31rover1.3: Great coin Dino, enjoy it! Cool
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Carian Satraps, Pixodaros, ca 341-336/5AR didrachm
Ob: Laureate Apollo, three quarters facing, right, himation fastened with brooch at neck
Rx: ΠIXΩΔAPOY; Zeus of Labraunda standing right, holding spear in left hand & double-bladed axe over right shoulder.
7.02g 21mm

SNG Keckman I, 280, Sammlung Karl 35-40

ex Pegasi Numismatics Auction XXII (20.04.2010) lot 167
5 commentsDino06/29/12 at 04:03Steve E: Love the HIGH relief! Great coin all around!
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Carian Satraps, Pixodaros, ca 341-336/5AR didrachm
Ob: Laureate Apollo, three quarters facing, right, himation fastened with brooch at neck
Rx: ΠIXΩΔAPOY; Zeus of Labraunda standing right, holding spear in left hand & double-bladed axe over right shoulder.
7.02g 21mm

SNG Keckman I, 280, Sammlung Karl 35-40

ex Pegasi Numismatics Auction XXII (20.04.2010) lot 167
5 commentsDino06/29/12 at 02:36quadrans: very nice coin Very Happy
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Carian Satraps, Pixodaros, ca 341-336/5AR didrachm
Ob: Laureate Apollo, three quarters facing, right, himation fastened with brooch at neck
Rx: ΠIXΩΔAPOY; Zeus of Labraunda standing right, holding spear in left hand & double-bladed axe over right shoulder.
7.02g 21mm

SNG Keckman I, 280, Sammlung Karl 35-40

ex Pegasi Numismatics Auction XXII (20.04.2010) lot 167
5 commentsDino06/29/12 at 00:15Mat: Wow what a beauty, 5*
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Macedonia, Alexander III The Great Tetradrachm, c. 325-320 BCAR Tetradrachm, 17.190g

Obv: Bust of Alexander as Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress.

Rx: Zeus seated l. on throne; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ in exergue, AΛEΧANΔΡOY in r. field; wreath in l. field, ΔΙ beneath throne

References: Price-2949

Mint: Side

ex Harlan J. Berk
7 commentsDino06/13/12 at 06:07cicerokid: Absolutely stunning, great artistic quality
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Macedonia, Alexander III The Great Tetradrachm, c. 325-320 BCAR Tetradrachm, 17.190g

Obv: Bust of Alexander as Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress.

Rx: Zeus seated l. on throne; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ in exergue, AΛEΧANΔΡOY in r. field; wreath in l. field, ΔΙ beneath throne

References: Price-2949

Mint: Side

ex Harlan J. Berk
7 commentsDino06/13/12 at 03:26Lloyd T: Look into my eye - you are feeling sleepy...you wi...
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Macedonia, Alexander III The Great Tetradrachm, c. 325-320 BCAR Tetradrachm, 17.190g

Obv: Bust of Alexander as Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress.

Rx: Zeus seated l. on throne; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ in exergue, AΛEΧANΔΡOY in r. field; wreath in l. field, ΔΙ beneath throne

References: Price-2949

Mint: Side

ex Harlan J. Berk
7 commentsDino06/13/12 at 01:09Jay GT4: Spectacular!
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Macedonia, Alexander III The Great Tetradrachm, c. 325-320 BCAR Tetradrachm, 17.190g

Obv: Bust of Alexander as Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress.

Rx: Zeus seated l. on throne; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ in exergue, AΛEΧANΔΡOY in r. field; wreath in l. field, ΔΙ beneath throne

References: Price-2949

Mint: Side

ex Harlan J. Berk
7 commentsDino06/12/12 at 23:37Mark Z: Beautiful! I especially like his eyes Cool
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Macedonia, Alexander III The Great Tetradrachm, c. 325-320 BCAR Tetradrachm, 17.190g

Obv: Bust of Alexander as Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress.

Rx: Zeus seated l. on throne; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ in exergue, AΛEΧANΔΡOY in r. field; wreath in l. field, ΔΙ beneath throne

References: Price-2949

Mint: Side

ex Harlan J. Berk
7 commentsDino06/12/12 at 23:17David Atherton: Fantastic coin!
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Macedonia, Alexander III The Great Tetradrachm, c. 325-320 BCAR Tetradrachm, 17.190g

Obv: Bust of Alexander as Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress.

Rx: Zeus seated l. on throne; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ in exergue, AΛEΧANΔΡOY in r. field; wreath in l. field, ΔΙ beneath throne

References: Price-2949

Mint: Side

ex Harlan J. Berk
7 commentsDino06/12/12 at 22:09Lloyd T: Extremely nice example of the earliest output from...
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Macedonia, Alexander III The Great Tetradrachm, c. 325-320 BCAR Tetradrachm, 17.190g

Obv: Bust of Alexander as Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress.

Rx: Zeus seated l. on throne; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ in exergue, AΛEΧANΔΡOY in r. field; wreath in l. field, ΔΙ beneath throne

References: Price-2949

Mint: Side

ex Harlan J. Berk
7 commentsDino06/12/12 at 21:28Steve E: Indeed, an excellent portrait! The rev. is great t...
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Gela, SicilySilver litra, edge chips, 0.590g, 12.8mm, 90o, Gela mint, obverse bearded horseman helmeted and armed with shield and spear prancing left; reverse GELAS, forepart of a man headed bull right

SGCV I 797, SNG Cop 275
exForum
2 commentsDino01/25/12 at 16:28Molinari: I love this type!
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Thessalian League: AR Stater, 196 - 146 bc22 mm 6.69 gm

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

Rev. Athena Itonia, right.

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

Theta Rho Alpha Sigma Upsilon Lambda Omicron Sigma above

Monogram far right
Sear G2232v: BMC 7, 9
4 commentsDino12/29/11 at 14:11laney: Incredible.
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BOEOTIA, TANAGRA, c. 387-374 BCsilver hemiobol, 10mm
shield / forepart of horse
SG-2453v, SNG Cop-225v.
2 commentsDino12/20/11 at 12:26Dk0311USMC: Very nice little coin!
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MACEDON, Chalkidian League. Circa 383/2 BC.AR Tetrobol (13mm, 2.4 g, 9h).
Olynthos mint.
Laureate head of Apollo left / Kithara.
SNG ANS 524
8 commentsDino10/05/11 at 07:09Potator II: Excellent style
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TROAS, Sigeion. Circa 355-334 BC.Æ 11mm (1.97 g, 2h).
obv: Helmeted head of Athena facing slightly right
rev: Owl standing right, head facing; crescent behind.
SNG Copenhagen 496-7.
CNG eAuction 225, lot 125
5 commentsDino10/05/11 at 07:08Potator II: That owl is just...weird ! Seems it's looking ...
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Megalopolis. Circa 160-150 BC. Bronze dichalkon Bronze dichalkon or fourree core. 14.2mm. 2.27 g.
Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right
Reverse: Large X with ΞB above, K-A across, M and thunderbolt below, all within wreath

Attribution: cf. BCD Peloponnesos 1551.1 Date: 160-150 BC

Ex BCD with tag. Note from BCD stating that this is a bronze coin struck from an identified offical die for a hemidrachm. This would make it possibly a test strike in bronze or a fouree core from a stolen die.
1 commentsDino10/05/11 at 05:45Randygeki(h2): Great portrait and very neat coin!
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Zeugitania, Carthage 241-146 BCobv: Head of Persephone/Tanit, left
rev: Horse, right, looking back; palm tree behind horse

23 mm, 7.1 g

SNGCop 317
1 commentsDino10/04/11 at 23:16casata137ec: Even with the crusties, I really like the horse.
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Macedonia, ThessalonikiHead of Dionysos right wreathed with ivy / QESSALONIKI, goat standing right.
AE18. 6.0g.
SNGCop 365.
2 commentsDino10/04/11 at 23:14casata137ec: Fantastic rev! (actually fantastic coin all around...
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Atrax, Thessaly, Circ. B.C. 400-344.Atrax (Pelasgiotis), on the northern bank of the Peneius, about ten miles west of Larissa.
Obv: Bearded head (of Atrax ?).
Rev: ΑΤΡΑΓΙΩΝ Rushing bull.
Numis. Chron., 1896, Pl. II. 7.
2 commentsDino10/04/11 at 23:13casata137ec: I really like the bronze of Thessaly, this is a ni...
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Akarnania and Aetolia, Leukas Æ16 / Bellerophon on Pegasos / ChimeraAttribution: BMC 176 var.
Date: 350-300 BC
Obverse: Bellerophon riding Pegasus left
Reverse: Chimera crouching left
Size: 15.96 mm
Weight: 3.88 grams
Rarity: 7
Description: A rare bronze Ex BCD collection
3 commentsDino10/04/11 at 23:13casata137ec: Bellerophon actually riding Pegasus! Cool indeed. ...
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Thrace, Thasos. 411-350 BC.AR Tritemorion. 0.4gms. 9mm.

Obv: Head of bald & bearded Satyr right

Rev: Q A S I, two dolphins swimming left & right, one above the other. BMC 60. SNGCop 1033.
3 commentsDino10/04/11 at 23:12casata137ec: Nice coin all around, but what an interesting obv!
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BOEOTIA, TANAGRA, c. 387-374 BCsilver hemiobol, 10mm
shield / forepart of horse
SG-2453v, SNG Cop-225v.
2 commentsDino10/04/11 at 23:10casata137ec: Cool little guy!
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Phokis, Federal Coinage. c460-445 BC.AR Obol.
Bucranium / Forepart of a boar left, in incuse square.
BMC 35 var.
1 commentsDino10/04/11 at 23:10casata137ec: Nice boar rev!
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Gela, SicilySilver litra, edge chips, 0.590g, 12.8mm, 90o, Gela mint, obverse bearded horseman helmeted and armed with shield and spear prancing left; reverse GELAS, forepart of a man headed bull right

SGCV I 797, SNG Cop 275
exForum
2 commentsDino10/04/11 at 23:09casata137ec: Nice one!
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Calabria, Tarentum. c281-272 BCAR Drachm. 17mm. 3.2 gms.
Helmeted head of Athena left; helmet decorated with skylla hurling a stone / TARANTINWN, owl standing right on thunderbolt, wings spread; SW right.
Vlasto 1068ff
6 commentsDino10/04/11 at 23:08casata137ec: The furry owls are my absoluet favorite! Smile
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EUBOIA, Histiaia. 4th-3rd centuries BC. AE 14mm.

Wreathed head of the nymph Histiaia right

Bull standing right, head facing; grape bunches on vine in background; labrys before.

BCD Euboia 445; SNG Copenhagen 510 var.; Laffaille 121.
1 commentsDino10/04/11 at 23:06casata137ec: Nice, I had never seen one of these prior to this!...
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THRACO-MACEDONIAN TRIBES, The Mygdones or Krestones. Circa 480-470 BC.AR Diobol (1.0 gm).

THRACO-MACEDONIAN TRIBES, The Mygdones or Krestones. Circa 480-470 BC. AR Diobol (1.0 gm). Goat kneeling right, head reverted; solid rosette above, pellet to right / Quadripartite incuse square. Lorber, Goats, Issue 6; AMNG III 14 (Aigai); HPM pl. III, 16; Traité pl. XLIX, 8; SNG ANS -.
2 commentsDino10/04/11 at 23:05casata137ec: That is a really nice coin. Congrats! (cool goat! ...
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Sikyon, 340-320 BCAR Obol (0.69gm)
Obv: Laureate Head of Apollo, right
Rev: Dove Flying Right
BCD 257
ex BCD Collection
2 commentsDino10/04/11 at 19:26Steve E: Nice artistry on the portrait!
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TROAS, Sigeion. Circa 355-334 BC.Æ 11mm (1.97 g, 2h).
obv: Helmeted head of Athena facing slightly right
rev: Owl standing right, head facing; crescent behind.
SNG Copenhagen 496-7.
CNG eAuction 225, lot 125
5 commentsDino10/04/11 at 19:24Steve E: I like it!!!!
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Lysimachos, Thrace, 285-275 BCAR Tetradrachm (16.1g)
obv: Deified Alexander right,wearing horn of Zeus Ammon
Rev: Athena seated on throne, leaing on shield and holding Nike, DI monogram in left field, grain ear in exergue
ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ

Kalchedon mint, SNG Berry 424 (same dies).
Müller 247 (Kallatis).
exStacks NY 2011 Int'l Sale, lot 63.

3 commentsDino10/04/11 at 19:22Steve E: Very appealing style!
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MACEDON, Chalkidian League. Circa 383/2 BC.AR Tetrobol (16mm, 2.30 g).
Olynthos mint.
Laureate head of Apollo right / Kithara.
SNG ANS 527.
2 commentsDino09/29/11 at 19:49Randygeki(h2): beautiful
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Lysimachos, Thrace, 285-275 BCAR Tetradrachm (16.1g)
obv: Deified Alexander right,wearing horn of Zeus Ammon
Rev: Athena seated on throne, leaing on shield and holding Nike, DI monogram in left field, grain ear in exergue
ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ

Kalchedon mint, SNG Berry 424 (same dies).
Müller 247 (Kallatis).
exStacks NY 2011 Int'l Sale, lot 63.

3 commentsDino09/29/11 at 19:48Randygeki(h2): great coin
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TROAS, Sigeion. Circa 355-334 BC.Æ 11mm (1.97 g, 2h).
obv: Helmeted head of Athena facing slightly right
rev: Owl standing right, head facing; crescent behind.
SNG Copenhagen 496-7.
CNG eAuction 225, lot 125
5 commentsDino09/29/11 at 19:48Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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TROAS, Sigeion. Circa 355-334 BC.Æ 11mm (1.97 g, 2h).
obv: Helmeted head of Athena facing slightly right
rev: Owl standing right, head facing; crescent behind.
SNG Copenhagen 496-7.
CNG eAuction 225, lot 125
5 commentsDino09/29/11 at 00:02casata137ec: Really nice one Dino. I really dig the facing...bu...
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Sikyon, 340-320 BCAR Obol (0.69gm)
Obv: Laureate Head of Apollo, right
Rev: Dove Flying Right
BCD 257
ex BCD Collection
2 commentsDino09/26/11 at 20:52rover1.3: I like the type, very nice!
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Lysimachos, Thrace, 285-275 BCAR Tetradrachm (16.1g)
obv: Deified Alexander right,wearing horn of Zeus Ammon
Rev: Athena seated on throne, leaing on shield and holding Nike, DI monogram in left field, grain ear in exergue
ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ

Kalchedon mint, SNG Berry 424 (same dies).
Müller 247 (Kallatis).
exStacks NY 2011 Int'l Sale, lot 63.

3 commentsDino09/26/11 at 03:37mihali84: Nice one! Great style!
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TROAS, Sigeion. Circa 355-334 BC.Æ 11mm (1.97 g, 2h).
obv: Helmeted head of Athena facing slightly right
rev: Owl standing right, head facing; crescent behind.
SNG Copenhagen 496-7.
CNG eAuction 225, lot 125
5 commentsDino09/26/11 at 02:26Lloyd T: Nicely detailed and well styled facing head of Ath...
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7. Attica, Athens. 449-413 BCAR tetradrachm
Head of Athena Right. Crested helmet. Archaic style almond shaped eye.
Owl standing right. Olive sprig/crescent left. AOE right.
SNGCop 31
24mm 17.0g
exMalter Galleries
10 commentsDino09/04/11 at 21:52Legatus: Great example. Love all your coins. This one par...
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Sikyon. Circa 160-146 BC.AR Hemidrachm (16mm, 2.34 g, 6h).
obv: Laureate head of Zeus right
rev: Monogram of the Achaian League; above, ME monogram; in fields, N-I; below, dove flying right; all within laurel wreath.

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

Ex BCD Collection (not in previous sales); CNG 221, lot 156.
2 commentsDino08/30/11 at 23:45rexesq: Beautiful coin!! I love the dove flying in the wre...
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Patrai-Patras. 167-146 BC. AR hemidrachm. 16mm 2.55g.
Laureate head Zeus right/ Achaian league monogram. Monogram A-TEI-N across fields. dolphin below. All within laurel wreath tied at bottom.
Agrinion Hoard 553a (same rev. die); Clerk 82a; Benner-Patrai-29 (this coin).
exBeast Coins.
4 commentsDino07/13/11 at 00:22Romanorvm: WOW!
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Messenia-Messena. Circa 175-168 BC.AR Hemidrachm (18mm, 2.46 g).
Laureate head of Zeus right / Monogram; O-OP-N across field, M below; all within wreath tied at bottom.
Agrinion 325d-e; Clerk 304; BCD 722.7, 724; Benner-Messene-23 (same obverse die).

exBeast Coins.
2 commentsDino06/27/11 at 23:17Lloyd T: superb.
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Bronze - ACHAIA, Achaean League, Tegea. Circa 191-146 BC. Æ Tetrachalkon
20mm (4.99 g, 3h).
obv: Zeus Homarios standing left, holding Nike and scepter
rev: Achaia seated left, holding wreath and scepter.

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

From the J. S. Wagner Collection.

CNG
1 commentsDino06/27/11 at 23:10Lloyd T: Nice example of a very rare type. Only a handful ...
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Patrai-Patras. 88-30 BC. AR hemidrachm. 15mm 2.16g.
Laureate head Zeus right/ Achaian league monogram. XE SW PA across fields. dolphin below. All within laurel wreath tied at bottom.
VF. Toned. BCD 508.7 (this coin); Clerk 81; Benner-Patrai-51 (this coin). exBeast Coins.
2 commentsDino06/27/11 at 23:09Lloyd T: Nicely styled portrayal of Zeus.
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ACHAIA, Achaean League, Patrai-Patras. 167-146 BC. AR hemidrachm. 16mm 2.55g.
Laureate head Zeus right/ Achaian league monogram. Monogram A-TEI-N across fields. dolphin below. All within laurel wreath tied at bottom.
Agrinion Hoard 553a (same rev. die); Clerk 82a; Benner-Patrai-29 (this coin).
exBeast Coins.
4 commentsDino06/27/11 at 23:08Lloyd T: Great example.
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Argolis, Hermione. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Triobol.
ovv: Wreathed head of Demeter left, in single pendant earring & necklace
rev: EP monogram within grain wreath.
SNG Lockett 2510; Jameson 1259; SNG Cop 136.
2 commentsDino06/25/11 at 09:36Lloyd T: Quite a rarity.
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7. Attica, Athens. 449-413 BCAR tetradrachm
Head of Athena Right. Crested helmet. Archaic style almond shaped eye.
Owl standing right. Olive sprig/crescent left. AOE right.
SNGCop 31
24mm 17.0g
exMalter Galleries
10 commentsDino06/07/11 at 22:36Noah: love the owl in particular
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MACEDON, Chalkidian League. Circa 383/2 BC.AR Tetrobol (13mm, 2.4 g, 9h).
Olynthos mint.
Laureate head of Apollo left / Kithara.
SNG ANS 524
8 commentsDino06/07/11 at 22:35Noah: excellent
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ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Circa 125-88 BC. AR HemidrachmRhodes. (13mm, 1.46 g). Gorgias, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose with bud to left; sun to right; GORGIAS above; all within incuse square. Jenkins, Rhodian, Group D, 147; SNG Keckman -; SNG Copenhagen -. Near EF, hairline flan crack.

ex CNG 184, Lot: 56.
11 commentsDino06/07/11 at 22:34Noah: ooooo...that is a fetching coin!
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Thessalian League: AR Stater, 196 - 146 bc22 mm 6.69 gm

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

Rev. Athena Itonia, right.

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

Theta Rho Alpha Sigma Upsilon Lambda Omicron Sigma above

Monogram far right
Sear G2232v: BMC 7, 9
4 commentsDino05/24/11 at 17:00Steve E: Very hansom Zeus!!! Exceptional coin!!!
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Akarnania and Aetolia, Leukas Æ16 / Bellerophon on Pegasos / ChimeraAttribution: BMC 176 var.
Date: 350-300 BC
Obverse: Bellerophon riding Pegasus left
Reverse: Chimera crouching left
Size: 15.96 mm
Weight: 3.88 grams
Rarity: 7
Description: A rare bronze Ex BCD collection
3 commentsDino05/24/11 at 15:19Steve E: Two mythological creatures featured on the same co...
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Istros Drachm, 400-350 BCGreek Silver drachm 5.45g
Two facing heads, one inverted
Sea Eagle on dolphin ISTRIH above. Alpha monogram below.
2 commentsDino05/24/11 at 13:02Steve E: Yes, Excellent eagle!!!
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Thrace, Odessos. 280-200 BCAlexander III AR Tetradrachm.

Obv: Head of Herakles right, in lionskin
Rev: Zeus seated left with eagle & scepter; KOI left, monogram under throne.
Odessos, Thrace mint
1 commentsDino05/24/11 at 12:58Steve E: Strong portrait!
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Himera, 420-408/7 BCHemilitron
Obv. hd nymph Himera wearing sphendone, six pellets in front, IME
Rev. six pellets, wreath around
4 commentsDino05/24/11 at 12:27Steve E: Nice rich patina, very sharp!!!
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CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 380-325 BC.
AR Diobol (12mm, 1.11 g, 9h). Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with hippocamp / Herakles wrestling the Nemean lion; club to left, K between Herakles’ legs. Vlasto 1254-7; HN Italy 914. VF, toned.

From the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection.

CNG 211, Lot: 62.
5 commentsDino05/24/11 at 12:25Steve E: Beautiful portrait of Athena, very intense rev.!!!...
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MACEDON, Chalkidian League. Circa 383/2 BC.AR Tetrobol (13mm, 2.4 g, 9h).
Olynthos mint.
Laureate head of Apollo left / Kithara.
SNG ANS 524
8 commentsDino05/21/11 at 10:45Joe Sermarini: Classical fine art! Beautiful!
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ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Circa 125-88 BC. AR HemidrachmRhodes. (13mm, 1.46 g). Gorgias, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose with bud to left; sun to right; GORGIAS above; all within incuse square. Jenkins, Rhodian, Group D, 147; SNG Keckman -; SNG Copenhagen -. Near EF, hairline flan crack.

ex CNG 184, Lot: 56.
11 commentsDino05/21/11 at 10:43Joe Sermarini: Facing Helios is a great type and of course an ins...
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7. Attica, Athens. 449-413 BCAR tetradrachm
Head of Athena Right. Crested helmet. Archaic style almond shaped eye.
Owl standing right. Olive sprig/crescent left. AOE right.
SNGCop 31
24mm 17.0g
exMalter Galleries
10 commentsDino05/19/11 at 22:31Lloyd T: Great example of the type with full detail present...
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7. Attica, Athens. 449-413 BCAR tetradrachm
Head of Athena Right. Crested helmet. Archaic style almond shaped eye.
Owl standing right. Olive sprig/crescent left. AOE right.
SNGCop 31
24mm 17.0g
exMalter Galleries
10 commentsDino05/19/11 at 18:27Potator II: Wowl ! Very Happy
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ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Circa 125-88 BC. AR HemidrachmRhodes. (13mm, 1.46 g). Gorgias, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose with bud to left; sun to right; GORGIAS above; all within incuse square. Jenkins, Rhodian, Group D, 147; SNG Keckman -; SNG Copenhagen -. Near EF, hairline flan crack.

ex CNG 184, Lot: 56.
11 commentsDino05/19/11 at 17:52maridvnvm: Beautiful.
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7. Attica, Athens. 449-413 BCAR tetradrachm
Head of Athena Right. Crested helmet. Archaic style almond shaped eye.
Owl standing right. Olive sprig/crescent left. AOE right.
SNGCop 31
24mm 17.0g
exMalter Galleries
10 commentsDino05/19/11 at 17:35Lucas H: Beautiful! Crest and no test cuts.
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ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Circa 125-88 BC. AR HemidrachmRhodes. (13mm, 1.46 g). Gorgias, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose with bud to left; sun to right; GORGIAS above; all within incuse square. Jenkins, Rhodian, Group D, 147; SNG Keckman -; SNG Copenhagen -. Near EF, hairline flan crack.

ex CNG 184, Lot: 56.
11 commentsDino05/19/11 at 17:20Jay GT4: That's what I'm talking about!
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