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SICILY, Syracuse, Calciati 157 variantSICILY, Syracuse Hiketas II 287-278 BC Æ Litra 22mm 7.48g Calciati 157 (variant, flan too tight to see the lettering)
Obverse: (ΣYΡAKOΣIΩN), laureate head of Zeus Hellanios left; palladium behind
Reverse: (ΣYΡAKOΣIΩN), eagle standing left on thunderbolt; star in left field.
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casata137ec04/02/21 at 20:41Enodia: I like these types, and this is a pretty one.
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SICILY, Syracuse, Calciati 157 variantSICILY, Syracuse Hiketas II 287-278 BC Æ Litra 22mm 7.48g Calciati 157 (variant, flan too tight to see the lettering)
Obverse: (ΣYΡAKOΣIΩN), laureate head of Zeus Hellanios left; palladium behind
Reverse: (ΣYΡAKOΣIΩN), eagle standing left on thunderbolt; star in left field.
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casata137ec04/02/21 at 11:34*Alex: Lovely patina and a really attractive coin.
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SICILY, Syracuse, Calciati 157 variantSICILY, Syracuse Hiketas II 287-278 BC Æ Litra 22mm 7.48g Calciati 157 (variant, flan too tight to see the lettering)
Obverse: (ΣYΡAKOΣIΩN), laureate head of Zeus Hellanios left; palladium behind
Reverse: (ΣYΡAKOΣIΩN), eagle standing left on thunderbolt; star in left field.
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casata137ec04/02/21 at 01:20Jay GT4: Really like the patina
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Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum Civic IssueMoesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum Civic Issue, 2nd-3rd Century A.D. AE, 14mm 1.92g, (*note: the only reference I could find was a CNG auction ref from WildWinds) CNG auction #13 lot 2784
O: Winged bust of Nike-Tyche right, wearing turreted crown
R: ΠPOC/ICTΠON in two lines
casata137ec07/11/14 at 07:51Jochen: HrHJ (2013) 8.0.54.1 (R6)
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Caracalla, unlistedStobi mint, Caracalla, 198-217 A.D. AE 22mm 4.78g, unlisted
O: AG M AVR ANTONINVS, radiate bust of Caracalla right
R: MVNICI STOBE, Nike advancing left with wreath
casata137ec01/13/14 at 15:25whitetd49: Obverse die is V15
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Balearic Islands, Ebusus, Burgos 708Balearic Islands, Ebusus, Circa 210-early 2nd Century B.C. AE, 16mm 2.5g, Burgos 708; Villaronga pg. 93, 22; SNG Morcom 15
O: Squatting Kabeiros, holding hammer in right hand, serpent in left
R: Bull butting left.
casata137ec09/25/13 at 13:57Molinari: I've wanted one of these for some time. Still...
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Caracalla Denarius RIC IV 206(a)Rome mint, Caracalla Denarius, 213 A.D. AR 19mm 2.33g, RIC IV 206(a), RSC 220, BMC 48
O: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT, laureate head right
R: P M TR P XVI COS IIII P P, Hercules standing left, holding branch, club & lion's skin
casata137ec08/29/13 at 14:50Molinari: Caracalla always looks a little pissed-off, doesn&...
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Sicily, Syracuse mint, BMC 305 Sicily, Syracuse mint, Dionysos I Tetras 405-367 B.C. AE, 14mm 1.73g, BMC 305
O: Head Arethusa facing slightly to l.
R: Octopus in circular incuse
casata137ec01/01/12 at 04:38Randygeki(h2): Another neat one, I'd like to get a coin with ...
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Thessaly, Larissa mint, BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var Thessaly, Larissa mint, 400-344 B.C. AE, 19mm 7.57g, SNG Cop 141 var (rev legend), BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var (rev legend)
O: Head of nymph Larissa facing slightly left, crowned with corn
R: ΛAPIΣ[AIΩN] (or similar), Horseman r. wearing petasus and chiton, holding lance, horse prancing
casata137ec12/23/11 at 18:13Dk0311USMC: Another good one! Im getting to be a sucker for th...
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Pisidia, Selge, BMC 20-25Pisidia, Selge, Obol, 400-333 BC AR, 10mm 0.68g, BMC 20-25
O: facing head of Gorgon with flowing hair
R: head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet, astragalos behind
casata137ec12/23/11 at 18:12Dk0311USMC: Very nice style! The age is cool too...
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Caria, Mylasa (?) mint, SNG Kayhan 934-938Caria, Mylasa (?) mint, Milesian standard Hemiobol, c. 450-400 B.C. AR, 8mm 0.61g, SNG Kayhan 934-938
O: Facing forepart of lion
R: Scorpion in incuse square punch
casata137ec12/23/11 at 18:11Dk0311USMC: Very nice little coin! I need to get more of thes...
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Ionia, Teos mint, SNG Kayhan 602Ionia, Teos mint, Silver Tetartemorion (1/4 Obol), c. 475 - 450 B.C., 6mm 0.24g, SNG Kayhan 602
O: griffin head right
R: quadripartite incuse square
casata137ec12/04/11 at 12:37renegade3220:  Look my jealous face again!
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Caria, Mylasa (?) mint, SNG Kayhan 934-938Caria, Mylasa (?) mint, Milesian standard Hemiobol, c. 450-400 B.C. AR, 8mm 0.61g, SNG Kayhan 934-938
O: Facing forepart of lion
R: Scorpion in incuse square punch
casata137ec12/04/11 at 12:36renegade3220: May I have one please? Darn you tiny Greeks! Why a...
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Valerian II, RIC V 3Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint, Valerian II as Caesar Antoninianus, 253-255 A.D. AR, 22mm 3.83g, RIC V 3; MIR 36, 907e; RSC 26
O: VALERIANVS CAES, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r.
R: IOVI CRESCENNI, Infant Jupiter seated facing, raising hand, on goat advancing r.
casata137ec12/04/11 at 12:32renegade3220: Looks like he is riding a Dr. Suess animal! 
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Septimius Severus denarius, RIC IV 133aRome mint, Septimius Severus denarius, 198-200 A.D. AR, 16mm 2.59g, RIC IV 133a
O: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP X, laureate head right
R: MARTI PACIFERO, Mars standing left, foot on cuirass, branch in right inverted spear in left
casata137ec12/04/11 at 12:30renegade3220: Both obv and rev are really nice.
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC IV 176Rome mint, Septimius Severus Denarius, 201 A.D. AR 18.5mm 3.00g, RIC IV 176, RSC 370
O: SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right
R: PART MAX P M TR P VIIII, two captives seated at foot of trophy
casata137ec12/04/11 at 12:28renegade3220: I really like these two captives with trophy rever...
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Septimius Severus Denarius RIC 433Emesa mint, Septimius Severus Denarius, 195 A.D. AR 17mm 2.25g, RIC 433, RSC 659, BMC 406
O: IMP CAE L SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II, laureate head right
R: TR P III IMP V COS II, Parthian captive seated right, hands bound, amidst arms
casata137ec12/04/11 at 12:26renegade3220: Poor Parthian...  Oh well, good for you, b...
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Julia Mamaea Denarius RIC IVb 360Rome mint, Julia Mamaea Denarius, 222-235 A.D. AR 20mm 3.13g, RIC IVb 360, RSC 81, BMC 381
O: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, diademed & draped bust right
R: VESTA, Vesta standing half-left, holding palladium & scepter
casata137ec12/04/11 at 12:06renegade3220: what more needs to be said!? strike, centering, le...
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Geta, not listed in references examinedNicaea mint, Geta, c. 198-209 A.D. 15mm 1.93g, not listed in references examined
O: Π CEΠ - ΓETAC K (or similar), head bare r.
R: NIKA - IEΩN, caduceus
casata137ec12/04/11 at 12:01renegade3220: This is very interesting. I ak not quite sure what...
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Elagabalus Denarius, RIC IV 156Rome mint, Elagabalus Denarius, 218 A.D. AR, 19mm 3.28g, RIC IV 156, RSC III 289
O: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right
R: VICTOR ANTONINI AVG, Victory running right, holding wreath and palm over left shoulder
casata137ec12/04/11 at 11:59renegade3220: I noticed you have a similar coin already! Send me...
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Elagabalus Denarius, RIC IV 150Rome Mint, Elagabalus denarius, 218-222 A.D. AR, 19.2mm 2.66g, RIC IV 150, RSC III 282
O: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right
R: TEMPORVM FELICITAS, Felicitas standing half left, long vertical caduceus in right, cornucopia in leftcasata137ec12/04/11 at 11:55renegade3220: Look at that leg showing!  Too bad the re...
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Elagabalus and Julia Maesa, Varbanov I (E) 1658Markianopolis mint, Elagabalus and Julia Maesa, A.D. AE, 29mm 11.18g, Varbanov I (E) 1658
O: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC AVΓ IOVLIA MAICA AVΓO, Laureate and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus r., facing draped bust of Maesa l.
R: VΠ I8Λ ANT CEΛEVKOV MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN, fourfold coiled serpent, with head erect, r., E in field to l.
casata137ec12/04/11 at 11:53renegade3220: Another nice serpent!
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Caracalla, Moushmov 5042Trajanopolis, Thrace mint, Caracalla 198-217 A.D. AE, 17mm 2.81g, Moushmov 5042
O: AY KAI M AYPH ANTΩNEINOC, Laureate head right
R: TPAIANOPOLEITΩN, serpent-entwined staff of Aesclepios.
casata137ec12/04/11 at 11:52renegade3220: Cant go wrong with an entwined serpent reverse. Ha...
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Caracalla Denarius, RIC IV 100Rome Mint, Caracalla Denarius, 208 A.D. AR, 20mm 2.87g, RIC IV 100
O: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, bust laureate, r
R: PONTIF TR P XI COS III, Mars standing r., r. foot drawn back, holding spear and shield
casata137ec12/04/11 at 11:49renegade3220: I am suprised there are no comments yet. While thi...
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Trajan Denarius, RIC II 326Rome mint, Trajan Denarius, 116-117 A.D. AR, 20.5/18mm 2.59g RIC II 326, RSC 188
O: IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC, laureate & draped bust right
R: PARTHICO P M TRP COS VI PP SPQR, radiate & draped head of Sol right
casata137ec12/04/11 at 11:45renegade3220: Every time i look at your gallery i find little ge...
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Clodius Albinus Denarius, R.A. Bickford-Smith, The Imperial Mints in the East for Septimius Severus, Rivista italiana di numismatica XCVI, 1994/1995, p. 56, pl. I.8 Alexandria mint, Clodius Albinus Denarius, as Caesar, 194-95(?) A.D. AR 17mm 2.61g, R.A. Bickford-Smith, The Imperial Mints in the East for Septimius Severus, Rivista italiana di numismatica XCVI, 1994/1995, p. 56, pl. I.8
O: D CLOD SEPT ALBIN CAES, bare head right
R: FELICITAS COS II, Felicitas standing, head left, holding caduceus and scepter
(*per C. Clay: "Mint of Alexandria, deduced from the style")casata137ec12/04/11 at 11:42renegade3220: That portrait looks like it is straight from a new...
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Vespasian Denarius, RIC II 15Rome mint, Vespasian Denarius, 69-70 A.D. AR, 2.84g 17mm, RIC 2, (RIC II [1962] 15), RSC 226, BMC 35
O: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right
R: Female personification of Judea seated right, hands tied before, trophy of captured arms behind, IVDAEA in ex.
casata137ec12/04/11 at 11:40renegade3220: I agree with Jay. Now why dont I have mine  I ne...
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Geta, not listed in references examinedNicaea mint, Geta, c. 198-209 A.D. 15mm 1.93g, not listed in references examined
O: Π CEΠ - ΓETAC K (or similar), head bare r.
R: NIKA - IEΩN, caduceus
casata137ec12/02/11 at 13:42Randygeki(h2): nice one
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Ionia, Smyrna mint, SNG Kayhan 596Ionia, Smyrna mint, 105-95 B.C. AE, 19mm 4.48g, SNG Kayhan 596
O: Turreted head of Tyche r.; dotted border
R: to right, ZMΥΡNAIΩN to left, MOΣXOΣ, Aphrodite Stratonikis standing right, left hand on column, holding wreath bearing Nike
casata137ec12/02/11 at 13:41Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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Caria, Mylasa (?) mint, SNG Kayhan 934-938Caria, Mylasa (?) mint, Milesian standard Hemiobol, c. 450-400 B.C. AR, 8mm 0.61g, SNG Kayhan 934-938
O: Facing forepart of lion
R: Scorpion in incuse square punch
casata137ec12/02/11 at 13:40Randygeki(h2): Thats pretty cool!
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Marcus Aurelius, BMC 111Amphipolis mint, Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 A.D. AE, 27mm 11.8g, BMC 111
O: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC, Laureate head right
R: AMΦIΠO-ΛEITΩN, Tyche (city goddess) seated left on an ornate throne, legs crossed, holding out a phiale at waist level with right hand
*holed in antiquity
casata137ec12/02/11 at 13:40Randygeki(h2): I agree, very nice portrait. Holed coins are alwa...
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Thessalian Confederacy, Larissa(?) mint, The Numismatic Chronicle and Journal of the Numismatic Society, Third Series, XVIII, 1898, Pl. XIX. 1.Thessalian Confederacy, Larissa(?) mint, 196-146 B.C. AE, 23mm 11.04g, The Numismatic Chronicle and Journal of the Numismatic Society, Third Series, XVIII, 1898, Pl. XIX. 1., Weber 2945
O: Head of Zeus r., laureate
R: to left ΘEΣΣA to right ΛΩN above EYBIOTOY below ..TPΛIO(?), Monster, like a centaur, except that the animal part of him is of a bull, not of a horse, rearing r., and seizing by the bridle a horse rearing r.
casata137ec11/17/11 at 06:14Steve E: Very interesting, and violent rev.  Appealing ...
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Caria, Mylasa (?) mint, SNG Kayhan 934-938Caria, Mylasa (?) mint, Milesian standard Hemiobol, c. 450-400 B.C. AR, 8mm 0.61g, SNG Kayhan 934-938
O: Facing forepart of lion
R: Scorpion in incuse square punch
casata137ec11/17/11 at 06:11Steve E: Nice addition! The crystalization really shows it&...
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Marcus Aurelius, BMC 111Amphipolis mint, Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 A.D. AE, 27mm 11.8g, BMC 111
O: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC, Laureate head right
R: AMΦIΠO-ΛEITΩN, Tyche (city goddess) seated left on an ornate throne, legs crossed, holding out a phiale at waist level with right hand
*holed in antiquity
casata137ec11/17/11 at 06:09Steve E: Nice provincial portrait!
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Ionia, Smyrna mint, SNG Kayhan 596Ionia, Smyrna mint, 105-95 B.C. AE, 19mm 4.48g, SNG Kayhan 596
O: Turreted head of Tyche r.; dotted border
R: to right, ZMΥΡNAIΩN to left, MOΣXOΣ, Aphrodite Stratonikis standing right, left hand on column, holding wreath bearing Nike
casata137ec11/17/11 at 06:07Steve E: Very nice details and patina!
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Geta, not listed in references examinedNicaea mint, Geta, c. 198-209 A.D. 15mm 1.93g, not listed in references examined
O: Π CEΠ - ΓETAC K (or similar), head bare r.
R: NIKA - IEΩN, caduceus
casata137ec11/16/11 at 21:40Noah: very, very interesting and cool coin
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Italy, Calabria, Brundisium mint, Lindgren II #246 (var.)Italy, Calabria, Brundisium mint, Semis, B.C. AE, 20mm 7.74g, Lindgren II #246 (var.)
O: Laureate head of Poseidon r., with long trident behind
R: BRVM (below), Taras, naked, riding a dolphin, holding in his outstretched right hand, Nike crowning, and in his left, a cithara
casata137ec11/11/11 at 06:18Enodia: cool one.
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Sicily, Panormos as "Ziz", Jenkins, "Coins of Punic Sicily," in SNR 50 (1971), pl. 24, 21SICILY, Panormos as "Ziz" . Circa 380-340 BC. Æ Litra 11.66g 28mm, Jenkins, "Coins of Punic Sicily," in SNR 50 (1971), pl. 24, 21; SNG ANS 554; Calciati I pg. 270, 5; BMC Sicily pg. 250, 38; SNG Copenhagen 518; SNG Morcom -; Laffaille 192; Virzi 1302-306.
O: Head of Hera left wearing single-pendant earring and stephane decorated with three fleur-de-lis
R: Punic 'sys' in exergue, man-headed bull standing left; radiate head of Helios above
casata137ec11/11/11 at 06:16Enodia: a very nice and most unusual coin... congratulatio...
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Sicily, Syracuse mint, Agathokles, BMC Sicily 617 (or similar)SICILY, Syracuse mint, Agathokles, Struck 289-287/5 B.C. AE, 16mm 3.33g, BAR issue 36; CNS 105 Ds 8 (Agathokles), (or similar) possibly BMC Sicily 617 (or similar)
O: ΣΥΡAKOΣIΩN, Head of Kore left; unknown symbol (grapes? bow?) behind
R: Bull butting left; (possible) trident head above (or empty, corrosion is keeping from clear attribution), ΑΓ in exergue
casata137ec11/11/11 at 06:14Enodia: great bull!
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Italy, Campania, Neapolis, SNG Cop 516Italy, Campania, Neapolis mint, c. 270 - 240 B.C. AE, 5.385g, 20.2mm, 315o, SNG Cop 516
O: NEOΠOΛITΩN, laureate head of Apollo left, Ξ behind
R: man-headed bull standing right, being crowned by Nike who flies above, I Σ below
casata137ec11/11/11 at 06:12Enodia: really nice!
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Aeolis, Myrina mint, BMC Troas pg. 137, 27Aeolis, Myrina mint, 2nd-1st century B.C. AE, 17mm 3.23g, BMC Troas pg. 137, 27
O: Laureate head of Apollo right
R: MY-PI, Amphora; kithara to right
casata137ec11/07/11 at 17:20Randygeki(h2): nice!
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Ionia, Teos mint, SNG Kayhan 602Ionia, Teos mint, Silver Tetartemorion (1/4 Obol), c. 475 - 450 B.C., 6mm 0.24g, SNG Kayhan 602
O: griffin head right
R: quadripartite incuse square
casata137ec11/06/11 at 15:18Enodia: i've always loved these microscopic griffin ty...
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Pisidia, Selge, BMC 20-25Pisidia, Selge, Obol, 400-333 BC AR, 10mm 0.68g, BMC 20-25
O: facing head of Gorgon with flowing hair
R: head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet, astragalos behind
casata137ec11/06/11 at 15:16Enodia: very cool!
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Ionia, Teos mint, SNG Kayhan 602Ionia, Teos mint, Silver Tetartemorion (1/4 Obol), c. 475 - 450 B.C., 6mm 0.24g, SNG Kayhan 602
O: griffin head right
R: quadripartite incuse square
casata137ec11/05/11 at 16:54Randygeki(h2): cool addition
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Pisidia, Selge, BMC 20-25Pisidia, Selge, Obol, 400-333 BC AR, 10mm 0.68g, BMC 20-25
O: facing head of Gorgon with flowing hair
R: head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet, astragalos behind
casata137ec11/05/11 at 16:53Randygeki(h2): Definitely !
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Aeolis, Myrina mint, BMC Troas pg. 137, 27Aeolis, Myrina mint, 2nd-1st century B.C. AE, 17mm 3.23g, BMC Troas pg. 137, 27
O: Laureate head of Apollo right
R: MY-PI, Amphora; kithara to right
casata137ec11/05/11 at 16:53Steve E: Cool!
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Pisidia, Selge, BMC 20-25Pisidia, Selge, Obol, 400-333 BC AR, 10mm 0.68g, BMC 20-25
O: facing head of Gorgon with flowing hair
R: head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet, astragalos behind
casata137ec11/05/11 at 16:52Steve E: I love the facing heads! The rev. is particularly ...
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Ionia, Teos mint, SNG Kayhan 602Ionia, Teos mint, Silver Tetartemorion (1/4 Obol), c. 475 - 450 B.C., 6mm 0.24g, SNG Kayhan 602
O: griffin head right
R: quadripartite incuse square
casata137ec11/05/11 at 16:49Steve E: Very nice! Similiar to mine but next lower denomon...
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Pisidia, Selge, BMC 20-25Pisidia, Selge, Obol, 400-333 BC AR, 10mm 0.68g, BMC 20-25
O: facing head of Gorgon with flowing hair
R: head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet, astragalos behind
casata137ec11/05/11 at 16:45Jaimelai: Nice one!
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Thessaly, Larissa mint, BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var Thessaly, Larissa mint, 400-344 B.C. AE, 19mm 7.57g, SNG Cop 141 var (rev legend), BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var (rev legend)
O: Head of nymph Larissa facing slightly left, crowned with corn
R: ΛAPIΣ[AIΩN] (or similar), Horseman r. wearing petasus and chiton, holding lance, horse prancing
casata137ec09/28/11 at 08:46rover1.3: Truly wonderful coin, the patina makes it a dream.
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Thrace, Lysimachia, BMC Thrace pg 196, 18Thrace, Lysimachia mint, 329-220 B.C. AE, 15mm 3.09g, BMC Thrace pg 196, 18
O: Lion’s head, r.
R: ΛΥ – ΣI, Stalk of barley, in field l., control mark
casata137ec09/28/11 at 05:51areich: Very cute!
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Thessaly, Larissa mint, BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var Thessaly, Larissa mint, 400-344 B.C. AE, 19mm 7.57g, SNG Cop 141 var (rev legend), BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var (rev legend)
O: Head of nymph Larissa facing slightly left, crowned with corn
R: ΛAPIΣ[AIΩN] (or similar), Horseman r. wearing petasus and chiton, holding lance, horse prancing
casata137ec09/28/11 at 04:30Enodia: really nice Chris! facing head coins are cool, and...
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Macedon, Akanthos mint, SNG ANS 51Macedon, Akanthos mint, ca. 470-390 BC AR, 9mm 0.45g, SNG ANS 51
O: Forepart of bull right, dotted border
R: Quadripartite incuse square
casata137ec09/28/11 at 03:51Steve E: Nice! Also listed in SNG ANS 7, 51. Described as a...
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Thrace, Lysimachia, BMC Thrace pg 196, 18Thrace, Lysimachia mint, 329-220 B.C. AE, 15mm 3.09g, BMC Thrace pg 196, 18
O: Lion’s head, r.
R: ΛΥ – ΣI, Stalk of barley, in field l., control mark
casata137ec09/28/11 at 03:45Steve E: Interesting coin! Also listed in Lindgren II 873.
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Seleucid, Tryphon, BMC Seleucid Kings of Syria pg. 68, 8Antioch mint, Tryphon, c. 142-138 BC AE, 19mm 5.37 g 12h, BMC Seleucid Kings of Syria pg. 68, 8
O: Head of Tryphon r., diad.
R: BAΣIΛEΩΣ TPYΦΩOΣ AYTOKPATOPOΣ, Spiked Macedonian helmet adorned with wild goat horns; piloi of the Dioskouroi to inner left.
From the Stephen Glover Collection.
CNG E-Auction 264, Lot: 178
His handsome - in the heroic style of Alexander the Great- portraits, along with the very interesting legends "BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΤΡΥΦΩΝΟΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ" (of King Tryphon, the Self Empowered)
are clear indicators of his very interesting, repressive personality.
During his short reign, the Seleukid Era dating system for dated coinage was abandoned in favor of the New Era (Tryphon's regnal years). A true usurper.
Newell's thoughts on SMA :
The Macedonian helmet chosen for the reverse type of all these issues, has direct reference to the claim of Tryphon that, - according to the time honored Macedonian custom,-
he was supposed to have been unanimously elected by free Macedonian soldiers in open assembly. There may also been intended a punning reference to his name, for in both
Homer and Hesiod a helmet is sometimes called Τρυφάλεια.
(Additional info and proper mint from Nikos or rover1.3 on the FORVM boards)casata137ec09/28/11 at 03:33Steve E: Nice Seleucid bronze!
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Thessaly, Larissa mint, BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var Thessaly, Larissa mint, 400-344 B.C. AE, 19mm 7.57g, SNG Cop 141 var (rev legend), BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var (rev legend)
O: Head of nymph Larissa facing slightly left, crowned with corn
R: ΛAPIΣ[AIΩN] (or similar), Horseman r. wearing petasus and chiton, holding lance, horse prancing
casata137ec09/28/11 at 03:31Steve E: Beautiful patina!!!!
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Seleucid, Tryphon, BMC Seleucid Kings of Syria pg. 68, 8Antioch mint, Tryphon, c. 142-138 BC AE, 19mm 5.37 g 12h, BMC Seleucid Kings of Syria pg. 68, 8
O: Head of Tryphon r., diad.
R: BAΣIΛEΩΣ TPYΦΩOΣ AYTOKPATOPOΣ, Spiked Macedonian helmet adorned with wild goat horns; piloi of the Dioskouroi to inner left.
From the Stephen Glover Collection.
CNG E-Auction 264, Lot: 178
His handsome - in the heroic style of Alexander the Great- portraits, along with the very interesting legends "BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΤΡΥΦΩΝΟΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ" (of King Tryphon, the Self Empowered)
are clear indicators of his very interesting, repressive personality.
During his short reign, the Seleukid Era dating system for dated coinage was abandoned in favor of the New Era (Tryphon's regnal years). A true usurper.
Newell's thoughts on SMA :
The Macedonian helmet chosen for the reverse type of all these issues, has direct reference to the claim of Tryphon that, - according to the time honored Macedonian custom,-
he was supposed to have been unanimously elected by free Macedonian soldiers in open assembly. There may also been intended a punning reference to his name, for in both
Homer and Hesiod a helmet is sometimes called Τρυφάλεια.
(Additional info and proper mint from Nikos or rover1.3 on the FORVM boards)casata137ec09/28/11 at 03:30rover1.3: Very nice example of a very interesting issue.
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Thessaly, Larissa mint, BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var Thessaly, Larissa mint, 400-344 B.C. AE, 19mm 7.57g, SNG Cop 141 var (rev legend), BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var (rev legend)
O: Head of nymph Larissa facing slightly left, crowned with corn
R: ΛAPIΣ[AIΩN] (or similar), Horseman r. wearing petasus and chiton, holding lance, horse prancing
casata137ec09/28/11 at 02:04Randygeki(h2): excellent coin and patina!
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Macedon, Akanthos mint, SNG ANS 51Macedon, Akanthos mint, ca. 470-390 BC AR, 9mm 0.45g, SNG ANS 51
O: Forepart of bull right, dotted border
R: Quadripartite incuse square
casata137ec09/28/11 at 00:21Dino: Nice addition!
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Thessaly, Larissa mint, BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var Thessaly, Larissa mint, 400-344 B.C. AE, 19mm 7.57g, SNG Cop 141 var (rev legend), BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var (rev legend)
O: Head of nymph Larissa facing slightly left, crowned with corn
R: ΛAPIΣ[AIΩN] (or similar), Horseman r. wearing petasus and chiton, holding lance, horse prancing
casata137ec09/28/11 at 00:20Dino: Very nice example.
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Thessaly, Larissa mint, BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var Thessaly, Larissa mint, 400-344 B.C. AE, 19mm 7.57g, SNG Cop 141 var (rev legend), BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var (rev legend)
O: Head of nymph Larissa facing slightly left, crowned with corn
R: ΛAPIΣ[AIΩN] (or similar), Horseman r. wearing petasus and chiton, holding lance, horse prancing
casata137ec09/28/11 at 00:20Jaimelai: Nice!
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Thessaly, Larissa mint, BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var Thessaly, Larissa mint, 400-344 B.C. AE, 19mm 7.57g, SNG Cop 141 var (rev legend), BMC Thessaly to Aetolia pg. 31, 83 var (rev legend)
O: Head of nymph Larissa facing slightly left, crowned with corn
R: ΛAPIΣ[AIΩN] (or similar), Horseman r. wearing petasus and chiton, holding lance, horse prancing
casata137ec09/28/11 at 00:11Dk0311USMC: cool... I like the frontward facing greeks.
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Sicily, Panormos as "Ziz", Jenkins, "Coins of Punic Sicily," in SNR 50 (1971), pl. 24, 21SICILY, Panormos as "Ziz" . Circa 380-340 BC. Æ Litra 11.66g 28mm, Jenkins, "Coins of Punic Sicily," in SNR 50 (1971), pl. 24, 21; SNG ANS 554; Calciati I pg. 270, 5; BMC Sicily pg. 250, 38; SNG Copenhagen 518; SNG Morcom -; Laffaille 192; Virzi 1302-306.
O: Head of Hera left wearing single-pendant earring and stephane decorated with three fleur-de-lis
R: Punic 'sys' in exergue, man-headed bull standing left; radiate head of Helios above
casata137ec09/21/11 at 05:01areich: Very nice coin!
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Spain, Castulo mint, Villaronga 335, 32Castulo mint, late 2nd century B.C. AE, 27mm 13.48g, Villaronga 335, 32
O: Diademed head right. Crescent in right field
R: Winged sphinx advancing right, wearing apex-like helmet, star in right field
Ex: KASTILO in Iberian script
casata137ec09/21/11 at 04:31Steve E: Nice large bronze coin!
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Sicily, Syracuse, Dionysios I, SNG ANS 411Sicily, Syracuse, Dionysios I, 405-367 B.C. (Struck circa 405 BC) AE Hemilitron, 16mm, 3.54 g, CNS 20; SNG ANS 411; SNG Morcom 682 var.
O: Head of nymph left, wearing ampyx and sphendone; dolphin behind
R: ΣΥ-ΡA and two dolphins in wheel with four spokes
casata137ec09/21/11 at 04:29Steve E: Lindgren II 553, names the nymph, Arethusa. Nice c...
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Sicily, Panormos as "Ziz", Jenkins, "Coins of Punic Sicily," in SNR 50 (1971), pl. 24, 21SICILY, Panormos as "Ziz" . Circa 380-340 BC. Æ Litra 11.66g 28mm, Jenkins, "Coins of Punic Sicily," in SNR 50 (1971), pl. 24, 21; SNG ANS 554; Calciati I pg. 270, 5; BMC Sicily pg. 250, 38; SNG Copenhagen 518; SNG Morcom -; Laffaille 192; Virzi 1302-306.
O: Head of Hera left wearing single-pendant earring and stephane decorated with three fleur-de-lis
R: Punic 'sys' in exergue, man-headed bull standing left; radiate head of Helios above
casata137ec09/21/11 at 04:18Steve E: Very intriging!
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Sicily, Syracuse mint, Agathokles, BMC Sicily 617 (or similar)SICILY, Syracuse mint, Agathokles, Struck 289-287/5 B.C. AE, 16mm 3.33g, BAR issue 36; CNS 105 Ds 8 (Agathokles), (or similar) possibly BMC Sicily 617 (or similar)
O: ΣΥΡAKOΣIΩN, Head of Kore left; unknown symbol (grapes? bow?) behind
R: Bull butting left; (possible) trident head above (or empty, corrosion is keeping from clear attribution), ΑΓ in exergue
casata137ec09/21/11 at 04:17Steve E: Fine style, even with the corrosion!
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Italy, Bruttium, Rhegium, SNG Cop. 1951Italy, Bruttium, Rhegium mint, 380-270 B.C. AE, 20mm 7.29g, SNG Cop. 1951
O: lion’s scalp seen from above
R: laureate head of Apollo, l
casata137ec09/21/11 at 04:15Steve E: Nice facing lion and patina!
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Augustus, with Julia Augusta (Livia), RPC 2466Ionia, Smyrna mint, Augustus, with Julia Augusta (Livia), struck circa 10 B.C. AE, 20mm 4.58g, Leontiskos Hippomedontos, magistrate, RPC 2466; SNG Copenhagen 1334
O: ΣEBAΣTΩI ZMYPNAIOI, Jugate heads right of Augustus, laureate, and Livia, draped
R: ΔIONIΣIOΣ KOΛΛYBAΣ, Aphrodite Stratonicis standing facing, holding scepter and Nike, leaning on column; to right, dove standing left
casata137ec09/17/11 at 00:42Mat: Great piece, love the patina.
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Mysia, Adramytteion, Weber 4949Mysia, Adramytteion mint, c. 187 - 133 B.C. AE, 12mm 1.71g, Weber 4949
O: Laureate head of Zeus facing slightly right;
R: AΔΡA-M, eagle with wings closed standing left on rock, grain ear before
casata137ec09/11/11 at 00:22Dk0311USMC: this one is a cool type. 
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Troas, Birytis, SNG Cop 251 Troas, Birytis mint, c. 300 B.C. AE, 9mm 0.74g, SGCV II 4059, SNG Cop 251 ff
O: bearded head of Kabeiros right wearing pilos
R: B-I/PY (clockwise, P reversed), triskelis formed by three crescents, linear border
casata137ec09/10/11 at 17:20Enodia: a cool little coin!
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Mysia, Pergamon, BMC Mysia p. 128, 150Mysia, Pergamon mint, c. 133 - 16 B.C. AE, 15mm 2.08g, BMC Mysia p. 128, 150
O: laureate head of Asklepios right, ΔIOΔOPOY below (magistrate's name);
R: AΣKΛHΠIOY / ΣΩTHPOΣ, snake-encircled Asklepian staff
casata137ec08/27/11 at 17:35Randygeki(h2): nice one!
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Mysia, Plakia, not listed in references examinedMysia, Plakia mint, 3rd - 1st century BC, AE, 12mm 1.69g, not listed in references examined
O: 3/4 facing turreted female (Kybele?), slightly l.
R: ΠΛΑ, thymiaterion (incense burner)
casata137ec08/27/11 at 17:34Randygeki(h2): nice
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Caria, Halikarnassos(?) mint, SNG Keckman 869 ffCaria, Halikarnassos(?) mint, 5th Century B.C. AR hemiobol, 8.4mm 0.30g, SNG Keckman 869 ff. (various symbols on reverse)
O: rams head right
R: male head right within incuse square
*extremely successful cleaning project...was 0.036g before cleaningcasata137ec08/27/11 at 17:33Randygeki(h2): Had this one on my WL for a while
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Constantine I, RIC VII Trier 258Trier mint, Constantine I, 320 A.D. AE, 20mm 2.60g, RIC VII Trier 258
O: CONSTA-NTINVS AVG, Helmeted, cuirassed
R: VIRTVS-EXERCIT. Trophy with captives seated on ground on either side
Ex: dot PTR
casata137ec08/27/11 at 17:32Randygeki(h2): Great coin!
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Pontos, Amisos, BMC Pontos p. 19, 69 - 78 var Pontos, Amisos mint, c. 85 - 65 B.C., 22mm 6.98g, BMC Pontos p. 19, 69 - 78 var (various monograms)
O: Aegis with facing head of Gorgon in center
R: AMI-ΣOY, Nike advancing right, holding palm across shoulders
casata137ec08/27/11 at 17:31Randygeki(h2): sandstorm patina  cool addition, I'd lik...
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Caria, Halikarnassos(?) mint, SNG Keckman 869 ffCaria, Halikarnassos(?) mint, 5th Century B.C. AR hemiobol, 8.4mm 0.30g, SNG Keckman 869 ff. (various symbols on reverse)
O: rams head right
R: male head right within incuse square
*extremely successful cleaning project...was 0.036g before cleaningcasata137ec08/27/11 at 17:05Dk0311USMC: nice little coin!
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Phokis, Federal coinage, Williams 239 or similarPhokis, Federal coinage, Triobol, 478 - 460 B.C. or later AR, 14mm 2.66g, Williams 239 or similar
O: Frontal bull’s head with broad features, hair depicted in coarse vertical strokes
R: Head of Artemis r. of coarse style in incuse, no letters visible
casata137ec08/16/11 at 17:25Dk0311USMC: Nice one!
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Danube Region, Celtic, Imitating Thasos. ca 1st Century BCCeltic, Danube Region. Imitating Thasos. ca 1st Century BC. AR Tetradrachm. 33mm 16.47g
O: Wreathed head of Dionysos right
R: HPAKLEOYE EWTHPOE THAEIWN, nude Herakles standing left with club & lion skin; M to left.
casata137ec08/16/11 at 17:23Dk0311USMC: Thats a very nice large imitation!
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Sicily, Gela, BMC Sicily 79Sicily, Gela, ca 339-310 B.C. AE litra, 26/21mm 11.55g, BMC Sicily 79
O: Youth r., wearing crested helmet, with feather at the side, and chlamys; about to slay with a sword a ram running r., which he seizes with left hand
R: Free horse prancing r.; above, star of 8 rays (*either worn or missing from strike)
casata137ec08/14/11 at 18:02Enodia: what a cool scenic obverse! it seems to bring us c...
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Aeolis, Larissa Phrikonis,Aeolis, Larissa Phrikonis, Circa 4th Century B.C. AE, 9mm 0.85g, Weber 5563
O: Horned, three-quarter facing female head, turned slightly right, wearing necklace
R: ΛA, bull's head right
casata137ec08/14/11 at 18:00Enodia: a very nice facing-head coin. good find!
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Mysia, Pergamon, BMC Mysia p. 128, 150Mysia, Pergamon mint, c. 133 - 16 B.C. AE, 15mm 2.08g, BMC Mysia p. 128, 150
O: laureate head of Asklepios right, ΔIOΔOPOY below (magistrate's name);
R: AΣKΛHΠIOY / ΣΩTHPOΣ, snake-encircled Asklepian staff
casata137ec08/14/11 at 17:26Bruno V.: Beautiful
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Septimius Severus, AMNG 1354, Varbanov 2246-2247Nikopolis ad Istrum mint, Septimius Severus, 193-211 A.D. AE 16mm 2.91g, AMNG 1354, Varbanov 2246-2247
O: AV KAI CEVHPOC, laureate head right
R: NIKOPOLITWPPOC IC, Apollo Sauroktonos (lizard-slayer) standing right, arrow in right, resting left hand on tree on which lizard climbs
(ex Patricia Lawrence collection)
casata137ec08/05/11 at 01:54slokind: This is the reverse die with miscrossed legs; it g...
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Elagabalus Antoninianus, RIC IV 138Rome mint, Elagabalus Antoninianus, 218-219 A.D. AR, 23mm 4.08g, RIC IV 138
O: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust, seen from behind
R: SALVS ANTONINI AVG, Salus standing right, feeding serpent from patera
casata137ec08/02/11 at 20:14rexesq: Nice example! Elagabalus Antoninianii are some of ...
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Aeolis, Larissa Phrikonis,Aeolis, Larissa Phrikonis, Circa 4th Century B.C. AE, 9mm 0.85g, Weber 5563
O: Horned, three-quarter facing female head, turned slightly right, wearing necklace
R: ΛA, bull's head right
casata137ec08/01/11 at 08:05Randygeki(h2): Thats awesome!!. Such a great portrait on a tiny c...
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Italy, Bruttium, Rhegion, Lindgren II - 381Italy, Bruttium, Rhegion, Circa 215-150 B.C. AE, 27mm 9.18g, BMC Italy pg 382, 93 (var.), Lindgren II - 381
O: Janiform female heads laur., and each wearing modius, stephane, earring, and necklace
R: RHΓINΩN, Asklepios seated left, holding sceptre, tripod to l.,
casata137ec06/28/11 at 18:38Randygeki(h2): cool!
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Thrace, Odessos mint, BMC p. 137, 2Thrace, Odessos mint, 325 - 270 B.C. AE, 13mm 2.94g, BMC p. 137, 2; SNG Cop 669, S 1680 var, gF, 4.672g, 16.9mm, 0°, c.
O: female head right bound with tainia;
R: OΔHΣITΩN inscribed on base, recumbent river god left, patera in right, cornucopia in left; amphora upside down on a pole behind
casata137ec06/28/11 at 18:38Randygeki(h2): I like the portrait on this one
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Seleucid, Alexander II Zabinas, SNG Spaer 2341-2Seleucid, Antioch mint, Alexander II Zabinas, Series 5, struck circa 125-122 B.C. AE, 22mm 9.84g, SC 2237.1b SNG Spaer 2341-2
O: Radiate and diademed head right
R: Double cornucopia; A-Π flanking, club to lower left
casata137ec06/11/11 at 12:17rover1.3: Oh yes...very nice example, another handy referenc...
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Caria, Rhodes mint, BMC Caria p. 240, 109Rhodes mint, c. 350 - 300 B.C. AE, 10mm 1.18g, BMC Caria p. 240, 109; SNG Keckman 384 - 425 var (symbol), 0.864g, 9.6mm,
O: Diademed head of Rhodos right;
R: PO, rose
casata137ec06/11/11 at 12:17rover1.3: Love it!
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