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Larissa, Thessaly, 400 - 344 B.C.AE 20 4.659g, 18.6mm, Larissa mint
Obverse: Head of nymph Larissa facing slightly left, hair tied with a fillet and floating loosely
Reverse: LARI-[S-NWIA], bridled horse trotting right.Dk0311USMC04/03/13 at 02:54Randygeki(h2): nice
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Ptolemy IV Philopator, 221 - 204 B.C.Alexandria mint, 40g, 38.3mm
Hemidrachm
Obverse: Head of Zeus Ammon right, wearing taenia
Reverse: "PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS" eagle standing half left on fulmen, wings closed, head right, filleted cornucopia ascending behind from shoulder, EP monogram between legs.Dk0311USMC08/17/12 at 07:43Randygeki(h2): Same with mine
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Ptolemy IV Philopator, 221 - 204 B.C.Alexandria mint, 40g, 38.3mm
Hemidrachm
Obverse: Head of Zeus Ammon right, wearing taenia
Reverse: "PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS" eagle standing half left on fulmen, wings closed, head right, filleted cornucopia ascending behind from shoulder, EP monogram between legs.Dk0311USMC07/24/12 at 17:13Dk0311USMC: This one is better in hand, especially the details...
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Ptolemy IV Philopator, 221 - 204 B.C.Alexandria mint, 40g, 38.3mm
Hemidrachm
Obverse: Head of Zeus Ammon right, wearing taenia
Reverse: "PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS" eagle standing half left on fulmen, wings closed, head right, filleted cornucopia ascending behind from shoulder, EP monogram between legs.Dk0311USMC07/15/12 at 04:27Randygeki(h2): nice! love these huge coins
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Parion, Mysia 480 B.C.Silver hemidrachm, Parion mint 12mm
Obverse: Gorgoneion head facing
Reverse: incuse square containing cruciform pattern with pellet in centerDk0311USMC06/12/12 at 00:33Dk0311USMC: Thanks! I know a lot of these have been faked als...
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Parion, Mysia 480 B.C.Silver hemidrachm, Parion mint 12mm
Obverse: Gorgoneion head facing
Reverse: incuse square containing cruciform pattern with pellet in centerDk0311USMC05/08/12 at 18:47Ancientnoob: I love these coins, you know there is some experts...
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Q. Antonius Balbus 83-82 B.C.Roman Republic, 19mm 3.6g, Rome mint
Obverse: Laureate head of Jupiter right, SC behind
Reverse: Victory in a quadriga right, wreath in right and reigns and palm frond in left, Q ANTO BALB in ex. E below
Minted by special decree of the Senate in preparation for opposition to the return of the Dictator Sulla. The reverse of Victory is ironic considering Sulla was victorious in his return to Rome, and Antonius Balbus who was appointed governor of Sardinia, was executed.
Dk0311USMC04/27/12 at 16:48TheEmpireNeverEnded: What a wondeful reverse!
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Nabataean Kingdom 9 B.C - 40 A.D.17mm 3.64g Petra mint
Obverse: Aretas IV & Shaquelat right
Reverse: Two cornucopias crossed and filleted, Aramaic inscriptionDk0311USMC02/23/12 at 17:53Aarmale: Great patina!
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Corinth 306-303 B.C.13.8mm 2g, Corinth Mint
Obverse: Pegasus flying left, koppa below
Reverse: Ornate trident-head, M left, wreath with two dangling fillets right
FORVM-ex BCD collectionDk0311USMC02/15/12 at 04:30Enodia: nice coin. everyone needs a Pegasus.
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American Civil war bullets2 American civil war Era rifle bullets.
The American civil war saw the development of these cone shaped bullets and new riffling built inside the rifle barrels for much greater accuracy. Dk0311USMC02/15/12 at 04:27Enodia: i like these, really neat!
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American Revolution Era musket ballDk0311USMC02/15/12 at 04:24Enodia: very nice. what is the diameter?
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Lead sling bulletAncient Roman led sling bullet.
These bullets are said to be more lethal at extended ranges than the arrow, due to its weight and ability to sling at greater distances. Dk0311USMC02/15/12 at 04:21Enodia: i think these are really cool and i've always ...
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American Revolution Era musket ballDk0311USMC02/15/12 at 01:08Noah: definitely a cool part of American History...like ...
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Ancient Roman FibulaFibula with pin. Ancient Roman Empire.Dk0311USMC02/15/12 at 01:06Noah: super example
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Ancient Roman RingBronze ring with intaglio stone dating from the Roman Empire.Dk0311USMC02/15/12 at 01:05Noah: beautiful intaglio
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Herod Agrippa I, 37-44 A.D.Bronze Prutah, 17.5mm, Jerusalem mint
Obverse: Three heads of barley between two leaves
Reverse: Inscription (King Agrippa) umbrella canopy with fringes. Dk0311USMC02/13/12 at 02:38Randygeki(h2): nice sandy patina
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Marcus Agrippa, Struck under CaligulaRome mint, struck under Caligula, A.D. 37
Obverse: M • AGRIPPA • L • F • COS • III, head of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown
Reverse: S C across field, Neptune standing facing, head left, holding small dolphin in right hand and trident in left.
General of the battle of Actium, and friend of Octavian AugustusDk0311USMC02/11/12 at 20:41Randygeki(h2): good portrait
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Athens Tetradrachm449-413 B.C. Attica Old style Tetradrachm 17g
Obverse: Head of Athena right, almond shaped eye, crested helmet with olive leaves and floral scroll, hair in parallel curves. Test cut and Countermark on cheek.
Reverse: AOE Right, owl standing right, head facing, erect in posture, olive sprig and crescent left, all within incuse square. Test cuts and counter punch in eye.
Dk0311USMC01/14/12 at 20:27Randygeki(h2): cool addition
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Athens Tetradrachm449-413 B.C. Attica Old style Tetradrachm 17g
Obverse: Head of Athena right, almond shaped eye, crested helmet with olive leaves and floral scroll, hair in parallel curves. Test cut and Countermark on cheek.
Reverse: AOE Right, owl standing right, head facing, erect in posture, olive sprig and crescent left, all within incuse square. Test cuts and counter punch in eye.
Dk0311USMC01/14/12 at 20:26Enodia: THE classic coin... nice addition!
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John II, Trachy 1118-1143 A.D.Thessalonica mint, Variation A
Obverse: Bust of Christ facing on footstool wearing nimbus cr. pallium and colobium.
Reverse: IWAECIIOT T II(theta)VPgammaNT or similar, John standing facing, wearing crown and loros, and holding cruciform sceptre and bar on shaft with additional bar. Dk0311USMC01/12/12 at 13:46Dk0311USMC: Thanks for the clarification. My eyes must have dr...
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Corinth 306-303 B.C.13.8mm 2g, Corinth Mint
Obverse: Pegasus flying left, koppa below
Reverse: Ornate trident-head, M left, wreath with two dangling fillets right
FORVM-ex BCD collectionDk0311USMC01/11/12 at 22:22Randygeki(h2): nice!
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Q. Antonius Balbus 83-82 B.C.Roman Republic, 19mm 3.6g, Rome mint
Obverse: Laureate head of Jupiter right, SC behind
Reverse: Victory in a quadriga right, wreath in right and reigns and palm frond in left, Q ANTO BALB in ex. E below
Minted by special decree of the Senate in preparation for opposition to the return of the Dictator Sulla. The reverse of Victory is ironic considering Sulla was victorious in his return to Rome, and Antonius Balbus who was appointed governor of Sardinia, was executed.
Dk0311USMC01/11/12 at 21:31Randygeki(h2): excellent coin
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John II, Trachy 1118-1143 A.D.Thessalonica mint, Variation A
Obverse: Bust of Christ facing on footstool wearing nimbus cr. pallium and colobium.
Reverse: IWAECIIOT T II(theta)VPgammaNT or similar, John standing facing, wearing crown and loros, and holding cruciform sceptre and bar on shaft with additional bar. Dk0311USMC01/08/12 at 16:28wileyc: John II SB 1944 Variation A (with additional bar o...
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Anonymous Follis of Christ 1078-1081 A.D.Anonymous Follis of Christ, class I, Nicephorus III
Constantinople mint, 26mm
Obverse: Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising right in benediction; gospels in left hand
Reverse: Latin cross with X at center and globule and two pellets at each extremity, floral ornaments in lower fields, crescents in upper fields
Dk0311USMC12/21/11 at 21:12BiancasDad: Lovely coin. Such a rich tone with nice texture.
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Augustus as Moneyer M. Salvis OthoCopper as, Rome mint
Obverse: CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT, Augustus bare head left
Reverse: M SALVIVS OTHO III VIR AAAFF, SC in center
Struck under the supervision of Moneyer Marcus Salvius OthoDk0311USMC12/20/11 at 21:16Enodia: the portrait is quite clear despite the condition ...
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Olbia, Sarmatia, cast dolphin 6th Century B.C.12mm Celtic cast Dolphin, casted before the use of coins. First used as sacrificial object and later as currency. Dk0311USMC12/19/11 at 20:12Randygeki(h2): These are cool, still have yet to get one.
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Klazomenai, Ionia 375-340 B.C.AE 16 4g, 18.6mm
Obverse: three quarter faceing head of Athena, wearing triple helmet decorated with olive branch, earrings and necklace.
Reverse: Ram walking right, pellet before.Dk0311USMC12/17/11 at 18:23Enodia: me too! 
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Mesembria, Thrace Crested helmet facing351-341/23 or 281-196/88 B.C., Black Sea, Mesembria mint 16.3mm
Obverse Crested helmet facing
Reverse MESA in four quarters of a radiate wheel.Dk0311USMC12/15/11 at 17:26Enodia: i've always liked this type... very cool!
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Miletos, Ionia 4th Century B.C.Obverse: laureate head of Apollo right
Reverse: lion standing right, looking back at starDk0311USMC12/12/11 at 17:43Enodia: cool coin!
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Klazomenai, Ionia 375-340 B.C.AE 16 4g, 18.6mm
Obverse: three quarter faceing head of Athena, wearing triple helmet decorated with olive branch, earrings and necklace.
Reverse: Ram walking right, pellet before.Dk0311USMC12/10/11 at 05:45Randygeki(h2): I really like this one
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Miletos, Ionia 4th Century B.C.Obverse: laureate head of Apollo right
Reverse: lion standing right, looking back at starDk0311USMC12/10/11 at 05:45Randygeki(h2): nice portrait
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John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan) 134 - 104 B.C.Hasmonean Dynasty, 14mm Bronze Prutah, Jerusalem mint
Obverse: Hebrew inscription, Yehonanan the High Priest and Head of the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath
Reverse: Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between hornsDk0311USMC09/10/11 at 15:17Aarmale: No problem!
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John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan) 134 - 104 B.C.Hasmonean Dynasty, 14mm Bronze Prutah, Jerusalem mint
Obverse: Hebrew inscription, Yehonanan the High Priest and Head of the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath
Reverse: Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between hornsDk0311USMC08/26/11 at 00:14Dk0311USMC: Thanks for the ID!!
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Postumus (Gallic Empire) 260-269 A.D.Silver Antoninianus, 24mm
Obverse: IMP POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: SALV-S AVG, Salus standing left feeding snake around alter, holding rudder in left on globe.Dk0311USMC08/21/11 at 21:27Randygeki(h2): nice!
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Philip I the Arab 244-249 A.D.Silver Antoninianus, 24mm
Obverse: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: FIDES MILIT, Fides standing half left, standard in each handDk0311USMC08/21/11 at 21:26Randygeki(h2): nice portrait
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Augustus under TiberiusCopper as Commemorative minted by Tiberius 22 - 30 A.D
Obverse: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, radiate head left
Reverse: PROVIDENT S C, altar with double panelled door, ornaments on topDk0311USMC08/21/11 at 21:26Randygeki(h2): this one is much better than mine, I think mine wa...
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MaximianBronze Antoninianus, 22mm 286-305 and 307-08 A.D.
Obverse: IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG, Jupiter standing left holding thunderbolt in left and scepter in right
XXIA in exDk0311USMC08/21/11 at 19:41Randygeki(h2): nice!
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Germanicus (minted under Claudius)As, General Germanicus died 19 A.D, 29mm Rome mint struck under Cluadius 42-43 A.D.
Obverse: GERMANICVS CAEASR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N, bare head right
Reverse: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P IM PP, SC in center
Dk0311USMC08/21/11 at 19:32Randygeki(h2): a cool type to have
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Gordian III 238-244Limes Denarius??
Obverse:. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS AVG, radiate cuirassed bust right
Reverse: CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia enthroned left, patera in right, double cornucopia in leftDk0311USMC08/21/11 at 18:14Randygeki(h2): not bad
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Alexander III the Great, Lifetime issueMacedonian Kingdom, Alexander III the Great, 336 - 323 B.C., Lifetime Issue, 19mm
Obverse: Herakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion headdress tied at neck
Reverse: AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ, club above, bow inside case belowDk0311USMC08/17/11 at 22:06Bruno V.: Great coin, congrats!
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Diocletian 284-305 A.D.Silvered Antoninianus, Cyzicus mint, 22mm
Obverse: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: CONCORDIA MILITVM, Diocletian standing right receiving victory from Jupiter standing left holding scepter in left. XXI in ex. I in centerDk0311USMC08/17/11 at 22:05Bruno V.: Great one!
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John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan) 134 - 104 B.C.Hasmonean Dynasty, 14mm Bronze Prutah, Jerusalem mint
Obverse: Hebrew inscription, Yehonanan the High Priest and Head of the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath
Reverse: Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between hornsDk0311USMC08/16/11 at 21:36Aarmale: Great coin! Its John Hyrcanus I, by the way .
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Alexander Jannaeus (widows mite) 103-76 B.C.Obverse: Star with eight rays surrounded by diadem
Reverse: BASILEW ALEXANDROU, around anchorDk0311USMC08/16/11 at 17:03Bruno V.: Splendid!! 5*
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Herod Aprippa I 37-44 A.D.Dk0311USMC08/16/11 at 17:02Bruno V.: One could ask why so extremely old antics can be s...
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Pontius Pilate 26-36 A.D.Obverse: IOYLIA KAICAPOC, three bound heads of barley
Reverse: TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC, simpulumDk0311USMC08/16/11 at 17:00Bruno V.: And one more gorgeous one, thanks a lot! 5*!
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Pontius PilateObverse: TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC, lituus
Reverse: year, within wreathDk0311USMC08/16/11 at 16:59Bruno V.: Superb coin, thanks!
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Diocletian 284-305 A.D.Silvered Antoninianus, Cyzicus mint, 22mm
Obverse: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: CONCORDIA MILITVM, Diocletian standing right receiving victory from Jupiter standing left holding scepter in left. XXI in ex. I in centerDk0311USMC08/13/11 at 21:46Randygeki(h2): nice detail
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Hadrian SestertiusHadrian Sestertius, 26mm, 128-132 A.D.
Obverse: HADRIANVS – AVGVSTVS P P Laureate and draped bust right
Reverse: COS – III S – C Fortuna seated, holding rudder on globe and cornucopia; FORT RED in exDk0311USMC08/13/11 at 21:45Randygeki(h2): good portrait
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Marcus Aurelius 161-180 A.D.Dupondius 27mm
Obverse:M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M Radiate head right
Reverse: TR P XVIII - IMP II COS III / S - C Mars standing right, holding spear and shield set on groundDk0311USMC08/13/11 at 21:44Randygeki(h2): good patina
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Diocletian 284-305 A.D.Silvered Antoninianus, Cyzicus mint, 22mm
Obverse: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: CONCORDIA MILITVM, Diocletian standing right receiving victory from Jupiter standing left holding scepter in left. XXI in ex. I in centerDk0311USMC08/12/11 at 15:13Mat: Nice pickup.
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Julius Caesar and AugustusThessalonica mint. 20mm struck late 1st Cent. B.C -1st Cent. A.D.?
Obverse: ΘEXXAΛONIEΩN, bare head of Augustus right;
Reverse: ΘOEX, bare head of Divus Julius Caesar right;Dk0311USMC08/05/11 at 09:06Noah: nice to have such a cool piece of history in your ...
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Lysimachos in the name of Philip II, Macedonian kingdomLysimachos in the name of Philip II, Amphipolis mint 19mm
Obverse: Diademed head of Apollo right
Reverse: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ above, Horseman riding right; below, ΛY and lion forepart rightDk0311USMC08/05/11 at 09:05Noah: nice reverse
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Domitian FoureeFouree Silver Plated Denarius, 81-96 A.D.
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XII, laureate head right wearing aegis
Reverse: IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear, shield at feet rightDk0311USMC07/07/11 at 21:39Dk0311USMC: Thanks. For how rough of shape it is in, it is si...
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Domitian FoureeFouree Silver Plated Denarius, 81-96 A.D.
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XII, laureate head right wearing aegis
Reverse: IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear, shield at feet rightDk0311USMC07/07/11 at 05:57Randygeki(h2): I was too slow to get this  great fouree
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Domitian FoureeFouree Silver Plated Denarius, 81-96 A.D.
Obverse: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XII, laureate head right wearing aegis
Reverse: IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear, shield at feet rightDk0311USMC07/07/11 at 00:29David Atherton: Interesting coin. I bet that a fourree would have ...
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Trajan Dupondius 98-117 A.D.Dupondius, Rome Mint, 28mm, 98-117 A.D.
Obverse: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, radiate head right
Reverse: TR POT COS II P P, Abundantia seated left on chair formed from two crossed cornucopia, scepter in right, S C in exDk0311USMC05/17/11 at 11:11Dk0311USMC: One of my favorites. I think it looks better in h...
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Marc Antony Legionary Denarius Leg II or IIIMarc Antony Denarius, 13mm, Leg II or III 44-30 B.C.
Obverse: ANT•AVG / III•VIR•R•P•C, galley right with rowers, mast with banners at prow
Reverse: LEG - II or III, legionary eagle between two standardsDk0311USMC05/12/11 at 20:18Jay GT4: I would say LEG II....or maybe III 
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Alexander III the Great, Lifetime issueMacedonian Kingdom, Alexander III the Great, 336 - 323 B.C., Lifetime Issue, 19mm
Obverse: Herakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion headdress tied at neck
Reverse: AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ, club above, bow inside case belowDk0311USMC05/12/11 at 10:19casata137ec: Nice portrait!
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Alexander III the Great, Silver Hemiobol, Arados, PhoeniciaSilver Hemiobol of Alexander III the Great, Arados, Phoenicia mint, 9mm, 336 - 323 B.C.
Obverse: Herakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion skin headdress tied at neck
Reverse: AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ, Zeus enthroned left, right leg drawn back, holding eagle and scepter, Σ left
Very nice for a coin the size of a pencil eraser!Dk0311USMC05/12/11 at 10:18casata137ec: nice one!
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Alexander III the Great, Lifetime issueMacedonian Kingdom, Alexander III the Great, 336 - 323 B.C., Lifetime Issue, 19mm
Obverse: Herakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion headdress tied at neck
Reverse: AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ, club above, bow inside case belowDk0311USMC05/08/11 at 22:43Dk0311USMC: One of my favorites having come from a group of un...
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Marc Antony Legionary Denarius Leg II or IIIMarc Antony Denarius, 13mm, Leg II or III 44-30 B.C.
Obverse: ANT•AVG / III•VIR•R•P•C, galley right with rowers, mast with banners at prow
Reverse: LEG - II or III, legionary eagle between two standardsDk0311USMC05/08/11 at 02:49Enodia: nice! i have to get one of these someday. (and i&#...
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Alexander III the Great, Lifetime issueMacedonian Kingdom, Alexander III the Great, 336 - 323 B.C., Lifetime Issue, 19mm
Obverse: Herakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion headdress tied at neck
Reverse: AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ, club above, bow inside case belowDk0311USMC05/08/11 at 02:45Enodia: good portrait on this one... nice!
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NervaAntioch mint, 22mm top to bottom 96-98 AD
Obverse: laureate head right
Reverse: Large SC in wreath
Coin cut in half in antiquity. Dk0311USMC05/04/11 at 21:17Dk0311USMC: He looks all business... 
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Antoninus PiusAntioch mint, as, 24mm
Obverse: Laureate head right
Reverse: Large SC, Z above, all within laurel wreathDk0311USMC05/02/11 at 12:21Dk0311USMC: The tooling on this coin became evident when I rec...
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NervaAntioch mint, 22mm top to bottom 96-98 AD
Obverse: laureate head right
Reverse: Large SC in wreath
Coin cut in half in antiquity. Dk0311USMC05/01/11 at 03:10casata137ec: I love his portrait on this series! Nice one.
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Augustus countermarksDk0311USMC04/30/11 at 02:55Steve E: I considered bidding on this one myself, I'm g...
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Augustus countermarksDk0311USMC04/29/11 at 22:46Dk0311USMC: I realize the obverse is upside down. This way yo...
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Augustus as Moneyer M. Salvis OthoCopper as, Rome mint
Obverse: CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT, Augustus bare head left
Reverse: M SALVIVS OTHO III VIR AAAFF, SC in center
Struck under the supervision of Moneyer Marcus Salvius OthoDk0311USMC04/29/11 at 17:01Randygeki(h2): that one is kinda cool: just realised I have one l...
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