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Neapolis, Campania, Italy270 - 250 BC
AE 21, 5.763 grams, 135 degrees
O: NEOΠOΛITΩN, laureate head of Apollo left, long wavy hair, E behind
R: River-god Acheloios Sebethos, as a man-faced bull, standing right, head turned facing, being crowned by Nike who flies right above, MB monogram below, possibly IΣ in exergue (off flan)
Ref: Potamikon 333, Taliercio IIIa.10, HN Italy 589; BMC Italy p. 115, 219, SNG Cop 505, Sambon 658
Notes: VF, irregular flan shape typical for the type with remnants of casting sprues, nice jade green patina, light corrosion, Campania mint. I will credit Nick Molinari's book, Acheloios, Thales, and The Origin of Philosophy, for me wanting a man-faced bull coin. The book is really good, even if it was over my head at times. Fascinating read and I find his conclusions quite convincing. Knowing what the man faced bull is makes all the difference in understanding these coins. I am thrilled to have an example.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, Feb 2023Virgil H01/13/24 at 12:33Molinari: Thank you for the compliment—great coin! I have an...
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Byzantine Empire, Alexius I Commenus1081-1118 AD
BI Aspron Trachy, 27mm, 4.209 grams, 180 degrees
Post-reform period, second coinage. Constantinople mint. Struck 1092 / 3-1118.
O: Crowned facing bust of Alexius, holding cruciform scepter and globus cruciger.
R: O: Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing, IC-XC to left and right of Christ
SB 1918, DOC 25b.4
Notes: I like these trachys, plus this was the first Byzantine Emperor who had to contend with the Crusades
Ex- Forum Ancient Coins members AuctionVirgil H09/21/23 at 16:02Curtis JJ: Wow, that's a very silver-y one! Also, not us...
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Greek, Phrygia, Apameia133 – 48 BC
AE 17 mm, 3.79 grams, 0 degrees
O: Bust of Artemis as City goddess, wearing turreted crown and necklace; at her shoulder, bow and quiver; border of dots
R: Marsyas, naked, advancing right, playing double flute, nebris tied about his neck and flying behind him, AΠAME right, ΠΑΝΚΡ ΖΗΝΟ magistrate left in two lines
Ref: BMC Phrygia 91, SG 5122
Notes: Thanks to Pekka and Altamura for assistance with the identification of the magistrate and coin attribution
Ex-Jean Elsen Lot (part of), June 2022Virgil H09/21/23 at 16:00Curtis JJ: Turreted city goddesses are always fun, but I real...
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Greek, Pamphylia, Sidemid 1st -mid 2nd cent AD
AE 15 mm, 18 mm, 1.96 grams, 0 degrees
O: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet
R: CI-ΔH Nike alighting to left, holding wreath in her outstretched right hand and palm branch with her left
Ref: Unpublished?, but cf. SNG France 740 var
Notes: Notes: any legends are unreadable. The use of the latinized C in the ethnic, instead of the old Greek Σ, is an indication that this coin was struck around the time of Nero or later. The first use of the letter C is attested during the reign of Tiberius, but the old Σ was used almost exclusively until the reign of Claudius.
Ex-Ex-Jean Elsen Lot (part of)Virgil H09/17/23 at 04:07Enodia: Cool coin, but I suspect the picture doesn't ...
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Greek, Mysia, PergamonMid-late 2nd century BC
AE 16mm, 0 degrees
O: Helmeted head of Athena right; star on helmet
R: Owl, with wings spread, standing facing, on palm branch; K to left, Σ to right
Ref: SNG France 1920-2
Notes: Dark green patina. In NGC encapsulation 5872733-107, graded XF. Has been removed from encapsulation, tag remains
Ex- CNG Keystone Aucttion 4, From the Robert W. Bartlett Bequest Sold for the Benefit of the American Numismatic Society, purchased from Olympic Coins, Lincoln, NE, November 1983Virgil H09/14/23 at 14:43Tracy Aiello: Great owl!
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Greek, Rhodos, Carian Islands200 - 190 BC
AE 12 mm, 1.446g, 0 degrees
O: Radiate head of Helios right
R: Rose with two buds, P-O flanking
Ref: Ashton 332; SNG Keckman 607 ff.; SNG Cop 858; HGC 6 1481
Notes: aVF, dark patina, rough, from the Errett Bishop Collection; scarce
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, ex-Errett Bishop collectionVirgil H09/14/23 at 01:27Curtis JJ: I love these little Rhodian bronzes
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Greek, Mysia, PergamonMid-late 2nd century BC
AE 16mm, 0 degrees
O: Helmeted head of Athena right; star on helmet
R: Owl, with wings spread, standing facing, on palm branch; K to left, Σ to right
Ref: SNG France 1920-2
Notes: Dark green patina. In NGC encapsulation 5872733-107, graded XF. Has been removed from encapsulation, tag remains
Ex- CNG Keystone Aucttion 4, From the Robert W. Bartlett Bequest Sold for the Benefit of the American Numismatic Society, purchased from Olympic Coins, Lincoln, NE, November 1983Virgil H09/14/23 at 01:26Curtis JJ: Attractive coin! I got a couple from the Bartlett ...
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Greek, Skepsis, Troas400 - 201 BC
AE 17 mm, 3.89 grams, 210 degrees
O: Forepart of winged horse (Pegasos) left, rhyton at its side. Facing left
R: Σ-K to left and right of fir tree within linear frame
Ref: SNG Ashmolean 1194-1195; SNG Cop 475
Ex - Forum Ancient Coins Lot (part of)Virgil H09/12/23 at 21:48Jay GT4: Great stylized imagery
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Paphlagonia, Sinopec. 120 - 100 BC
Struck Under Mithradates VI
AE 18, 4.179 grams, 0 degrees
O: Winged head of youthful Perseus, drapery on neck
R: Cornucopia between pilei, star above each pilei, ΣINΩ-ΠHΣ divided low across field
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1520; SNGvA 6870; BMC Pontus p. 100, 45; HGC 7 424 (S)
Notes: F, dark patina, light deposits, scattered tiny pits, scratches; scarce. This is a nice little coin in hand.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, August 2023Virgil H08/17/23 at 18:09Jay GT4: An honest coin
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Ghorids of Ghazna, Mohamed Bin Sam1193-1206 AD
AR jital, 15 mm, 3.26 grams, 0 degrees
Bamiyan? mint according to Tye
O: Horseman right, holding standard. Sri Hamirah ("Amir") around
R: Bull standing left, partial Sri Mahamada Sama in Nagari
Ref: Tye 164
Notes: High quality silver coin from the famous Muslim Ghorid conqueror of Delhi - the silver is debased, but excellent quality metal, rare this nice. That note is from the dealer. I would add that I really like the “Indian” bull and horseman jitals. This one feels and looks really nice in-hand. Bamiyan is west of Kabul and south of Balkh. I did a tour in Afghanistan, mostly in Ghazni province.
Ex-Jim Fishman, August 2023Virgil H08/17/23 at 01:48Kamnaskires: Great example of the type.
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Roman Republic, C. Mamilius Limetanus82 BC
AR serratus denarius, 19mm, 3.69 g, 90°
Rome mint
O: Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus at shoulder; I to left
R: C•MAMIL-LIMETAN (TA ligate), Ulysses walking right, staff in left hand, extending hand to greet his dog Argos
Ref: Crawford 362/1. Sydenham 741. RSC Mamilia 6.
Notes: This is one of my holy grail coins, the saddest part of my favorite book, Homer's Odyssey, where the disguised Odysseus meets his old dog, Argos, who recognizes him and then dies. The Mercury obverse is also stunning.
Ex-Jean Elsen Auction 155, Lot 828, June 2023, ex-Casa d'Aste Thesaurus, San Marino, with tagVirgil H08/12/23 at 03:32Ken W2: Way cool coin Virgil.
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Kingdom of Macedon, Philip II359 - 336 BC
AR tetrobol, 12.7 mm, 2.271 grams, 135 degrees
Pella(?) mint, posthumous, c. 323 - 315 BC
O: Diademed head of Apollo right
R: ΦIΛIΠΠOY, nude horseman cantering right, fulmen(?) below.
Ref: cf. SNG ANS 572 ff. (various control symbols)
Notes: F/aF, etched porous surfaces, scrapes
Ex-Forum Ancient CoinsVirgil H08/07/23 at 10:12quadrans: Nice find 😉🤗👍
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Roman Republic, C. Mamilius Limetanus82 BC
AR serratus denarius, 19mm, 3.69 g, 90°
Rome mint
O: Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus at shoulder; I to left
R: C•MAMIL-LIMETAN (TA ligate), Ulysses walking right, staff in left hand, extending hand to greet his dog Argos
Ref: Crawford 362/1. Sydenham 741. RSC Mamilia 6.
Notes: This is one of my holy grail coins, the saddest part of my favorite book, Homer's Odyssey, where the disguised Odysseus meets his old dog, Argos, who recognizes him and then dies. The Mercury obverse is also stunning.
Ex-Jean Elsen Auction 155, Lot 828, June 2023, ex-Casa d'Aste Thesaurus, San Marino, with tagVirgil H08/04/23 at 22:48Ron C2: Love it - great motif!
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Roman Republic, C. Mamilius Limetanus82 BC
AR serratus denarius, 19mm, 3.69 g, 90°
Rome mint
O: Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus at shoulder; I to left
R: C•MAMIL-LIMETAN (TA ligate), Ulysses walking right, staff in left hand, extending hand to greet his dog Argos
Ref: Crawford 362/1. Sydenham 741. RSC Mamilia 6.
Notes: This is one of my holy grail coins, the saddest part of my favorite book, Homer's Odyssey, where the disguised Odysseus meets his old dog, Argos, who recognizes him and then dies. The Mercury obverse is also stunning.
Ex-Jean Elsen Auction 155, Lot 828, June 2023, ex-Casa d'Aste Thesaurus, San Marino, with tagVirgil H08/04/23 at 15:36*Alex: Very nice coin, lovely tone.
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Roman Republic, C. Mamilius Limetanus82 BC
AR serratus denarius, 19mm, 3.69 g, 90°
Rome mint
O: Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus at shoulder; I to left
R: C•MAMIL-LIMETAN (TA ligate), Ulysses walking right, staff in left hand, extending hand to greet his dog Argos
Ref: Crawford 362/1. Sydenham 741. RSC Mamilia 6.
Notes: This is one of my holy grail coins, the saddest part of my favorite book, Homer's Odyssey, where the disguised Odysseus meets his old dog, Argos, who recognizes him and then dies. The Mercury obverse is also stunning.
Ex-Jean Elsen Auction 155, Lot 828, June 2023, ex-Casa d'Aste Thesaurus, San Marino, with tagVirgil H08/04/23 at 13:26Tracy Aiello: Wonderful coin. Congrats.
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Roman Republic, C. Mamilius Limetanus82 BC
AR serratus denarius, 19mm, 3.69 g, 90°
Rome mint
O: Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus at shoulder; I to left
R: C•MAMIL-LIMETAN (TA ligate), Ulysses walking right, staff in left hand, extending hand to greet his dog Argos
Ref: Crawford 362/1. Sydenham 741. RSC Mamilia 6.
Notes: This is one of my holy grail coins, the saddest part of my favorite book, Homer's Odyssey, where the disguised Odysseus meets his old dog, Argos, who recognizes him and then dies. The Mercury obverse is also stunning.
Ex-Jean Elsen Auction 155, Lot 828, June 2023, ex-Casa d'Aste Thesaurus, San Marino, with tagVirgil H08/04/23 at 05:11quadrans: Great coin 🤗👍
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Roman Republic, C. Mamilius Limetanus82 BC
AR serratus denarius, 19mm, 3.69 g, 90°
Rome mint
O: Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus at shoulder; I to left
R: C•MAMIL-LIMETAN (TA ligate), Ulysses walking right, staff in left hand, extending hand to greet his dog Argos
Ref: Crawford 362/1. Sydenham 741. RSC Mamilia 6.
Notes: This is one of my holy grail coins, the saddest part of my favorite book, Homer's Odyssey, where the disguised Odysseus meets his old dog, Argos, who recognizes him and then dies. The Mercury obverse is also stunning.
Ex-Jean Elsen Auction 155, Lot 828, June 2023, ex-Casa d'Aste Thesaurus, San Marino, with tagVirgil H08/04/23 at 03:22Jay GT4: Fantastic coin
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Roman Republic, C. Mamilius Limetanus82 BC
AR serratus denarius, 19mm, 3.69 g, 90°
Rome mint
O: Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus at shoulder; I to left
R: C•MAMIL-LIMETAN (TA ligate), Ulysses walking right, staff in left hand, extending hand to greet his dog Argos
Ref: Crawford 362/1. Sydenham 741. RSC Mamilia 6.
Notes: This is one of my holy grail coins, the saddest part of my favorite book, Homer's Odyssey, where the disguised Odysseus meets his old dog, Argos, who recognizes him and then dies. The Mercury obverse is also stunning.
Ex-Jean Elsen Auction 155, Lot 828, June 2023, ex-Casa d'Aste Thesaurus, San Marino, with tagVirgil H08/04/23 at 02:27Callimachus: A nice reverse type.
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Macedon, Amphipolis169 – 146 BC
AE 23 mm, 7.26 grams, 0 degrees
O: Diademed head of Artemis Tauropoulos (or Apollo) right.
R: AMΦIΠΟ-ΛI-TΩ-N across fields and beneath two goats standing on their hind legs, fighting.
Ref: SG 1394; Plant 1092; SNG ANS 115-117
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins Lot (part of) Nov 2022Virgil H08/03/23 at 18:52quadrans: Nice one
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Kushano-Sasanian KingdomPeroz II
303-330 AD
AE unit 14mm, 2.15 grams, 180 degrees
ANACS VF 30 #7320859
Bactrian mint (probably Balkh)
O: Bust of Peroz II right, wearing flat crown with bull's horns and lotus bud feature above; dotted border
R: Exalted god emerging from fire altar, head left, flames emanating from head and shoulders, crescent on crown, diadem in outstretched right hand, spear raised in left; dotted border.
Ref: ANS Kushan 2343-2349. Göbl 1081-1083.
Note: This was removed from ANACS encapsulation, I have the tag
Ex- Heritage Auction #232322 Lot 61099, June 2023Virgil H08/03/23 at 18:52quadrans: Nice piece.. 
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Roman Provincial, Aezani, PhrygiaDomitian
13 September 81 - 18 September 96 AD
AE 20 mm, 5.587 grams, 180 degrees
O: ΔOMITIANOC KAICAP CEBAC, laureate head left
R: AIZANEITWN, Athena standing half left, head left, wearing crested helmet, patera in right hand, spear in left hand, round shield grounded at feet on right
Ref: RPC Online II 1368; SNG Mün 35; SNGvA 3353; BMC Phrygia p. 36, 97; vA Aezani p. 41, 42
Notes: aVF, dark green patina, light earthen deposits, rev. off center, Aezani (Cavdarhisar, Turkey) mint
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, June 2023Virgil H07/11/23 at 13:35Tracy Aiello: Great coin.
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Roman Provincial, Aezani, PhrygiaDomitian
13 September 81 - 18 September 96 AD
AE 20 mm, 5.587 grams, 180 degrees
O: ΔOMITIANOC KAICAP CEBAC, laureate head left
R: AIZANEITWN, Athena standing half left, head left, wearing crested helmet, patera in right hand, spear in left hand, round shield grounded at feet on right
Ref: RPC Online II 1368; SNG Mün 35; SNGvA 3353; BMC Phrygia p. 36, 97; vA Aezani p. 41, 42
Notes: aVF, dark green patina, light earthen deposits, rev. off center, Aezani (Cavdarhisar, Turkey) mint
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, June 2023Virgil H07/11/23 at 00:44Jay GT4: And patina
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Roman Provincial, Philippi, MacedoniaAugustus
16 January 27 B.C. - 19 August 14 AD
AE 18 mm, 4.270 grams, 180 degrees
O: AVG, bare head right
R: Two priests with yoke of two oxen right, plowing the pomerium (sacred boundary), founding the new colony
Ref: RPC I 1656, BMC Mysia p. 103, 86 (Parium); SNG Cop IV 282 (same)
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins Members Auction, June 2023Virgil H07/11/23 at 00:44Jay GT4: Honest for the type
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Roman Provincial, Aezani, PhrygiaDomitian
13 September 81 - 18 September 96 AD
AE 20 mm, 5.587 grams, 180 degrees
O: ΔOMITIANOC KAICAP CEBAC, laureate head left
R: AIZANEITWN, Athena standing half left, head left, wearing crested helmet, patera in right hand, spear in left hand, round shield grounded at feet on right
Ref: RPC Online II 1368; SNG Mün 35; SNGvA 3353; BMC Phrygia p. 36, 97; vA Aezani p. 41, 42
Notes: aVF, dark green patina, light earthen deposits, rev. off center, Aezani (Cavdarhisar, Turkey) mint
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, June 2023Virgil H07/11/23 at 00:11David Atherton: Nice example.
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Kingdom of Paphlagonia, Pylaimenes II/III Euergetes 133-103 BC
AE 18 mm, 3.190 grams, 0 degrees
O: bull head facing
R: winged caduceus, BAΣIΛEΩΣ downward on right, ΠYΛAIMENOY / EYEPΓETOY in two downward lines on the left
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Very fine. Unknown Paphlagonian mint. This one has a great bull and well centered reverse. This is second of two coins of this type in my gallery. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, May 2023Virgil H06/27/23 at 00:32Tracy Aiello: Great coin!
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Orodes IV2nd half of 2nd century AD
AE Drachm, 14 mm, 2.70 grams, 0 degrees
O: Bust facing forward, wearing diadem band, with large hair tuft on top and sides of head; pellet border
R: Bust of Artemis left, wearing low tiara with crest of dots; to right, anchor with one crossbar on top; pellet border
Ref: van’t Haaff 17.2.1-1b
Ex-Heritage Auction #232322 Lot 61179 (part of), June 2023; Ex-Tony Nozar collectionVirgil H06/25/23 at 14:40*Alex: Nice coin, my favourite of the three you posted.
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Kings of Macedon, Kassander319 - 297 BC
AE 20, 6.584 grams, 30 degrees
Macedonia, Pella or Amphipolis minted from 306 - 297 BC
O: Head of Herakles right wearing lion skin head dress
R: KAΣΣANΔPOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, horseman riding right, raising right hand in salute, star right, Λ below, T between forelegs
Ref: SNG Alpha Bank 912 ff., SNG München 999, SNG Cop 1144, HGC 3.1 992
Notes: aVF, dark patina, porosity, scratches
Ex- Forum Ancient Coins, May 2023; TMC (Tom Maus Coins, Johnson City, NY)Virgil H06/24/23 at 20:40Jay GT4: Nice one
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Kingdom of Paphlagonia, Pylaimenes II/III Euergetes 133-103 BC
AE 18 mm, 3.190 grams, 0 degrees
O: bull head facing
R: winged caduceus, BAΣIΛEΩΣ downward on right, ΠYΛAIMENOY / EYEPΓETOY in two downward lines on the left
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Very fine. Unknown Paphlagonian mint. This one has a great bull and well centered reverse. This is second of two coins of this type in my gallery. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, May 2023Virgil H06/21/23 at 11:15Anaximander: The bull is eyeing YOU. 
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Kingdom of PaphlagoniaPylaimenes II. / III. Euergetes
Circa 133-103 BC
AE 18mm, 2.90 grams, 0 degrees
O: Head of bull facing
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΠΥΛΑΙΜΕΝΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ.
Winged kerykeion (caduceus)
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Extremely fine. Unknown mint. This is a beautiful coin in hand, it has the best obverse of any I have seen. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Numismatik Naumann Auction 127, Lot 230, April 2023Virgil H06/21/23 at 10:54Serendipity: Wonderful!
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Kingdom of Paphlagonia, Pylaimenes II/III Euergetes 133-103 BC
AE 18 mm, 3.190 grams, 0 degrees
O: bull head facing
R: winged caduceus, BAΣIΛEΩΣ downward on right, ΠYΛAIMENOY / EYEPΓETOY in two downward lines on the left
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Very fine. Unknown Paphlagonian mint. This one has a great bull and well centered reverse. This is second of two coins of this type in my gallery. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, May 2023Virgil H06/21/23 at 10:50Serendipity: This is excellent!
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Kingdom of Paphlagonia, Pylaimenes II/III Euergetes 133-103 BC
AE 18 mm, 3.190 grams, 0 degrees
O: bull head facing
R: winged caduceus, BAΣIΛEΩΣ downward on right, ΠYΛAIMENOY / EYEPΓETOY in two downward lines on the left
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Very fine. Unknown Paphlagonian mint. This one has a great bull and well centered reverse. This is second of two coins of this type in my gallery. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, May 2023Virgil H06/17/23 at 11:09v-drome: Really nice!!!
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Roman Provincial, Lydia, SaittaTime of the Antonines
138 – 192 AD
AE 20 mm, 4.83 g, 180°
One of my dog coins
O: Laureate-headed bust of Heracles (youthful) wearing lion skin around neck, right
R: ϹΑΙΤΤΗΝΩΝ, Artemis advancing, right, drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder, holding bow; to right at her feet, dog running, right
Ref: RPC Online 8488 (temporary) online; not in Sear Greek Imperial Coins. Hard to find outside RPC online
Ex-Tom Vossen, March 2023Virgil H06/07/23 at 17:40Enodia: Cool!
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Greek, Birytis, Troasc. 300 BC
AE 11 mm, 1.28 grams. 180 degrees
O: Head of bearded Cabirus (Kabeiros) wearing pileus left; no visible stars either side
R: B-I / P–Y either side of club; all within laurel wreath
Ref: SG 4058 (version with beard and no stars); SNG Turkey 4 345-346; other references listed in SNG Turkey 4: SNG Cop Troas 247 ff; SNG Tubingen Mysienlonien 2573 ff.; SNG Munchen Troas-Lesbos 168 ff;
Note: nice little coin with good detail. I have considered cleaning this one to reveal more detail, but am hesitant to mess up a nice coin.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins Lot (part of), Nov 2022
Virgil H05/29/23 at 23:06Tracy Aiello: Nice coin, and it has my favorite patina.
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Greek, Birytis, Troasc. 300 BC
AE 11 mm, 1.28 grams. 180 degrees
O: Head of bearded Cabirus (Kabeiros) wearing pileus left; no visible stars either side
R: B-I / P–Y either side of club; all within laurel wreath
Ref: SG 4058 (version with beard and no stars); SNG Turkey 4 345-346; other references listed in SNG Turkey 4: SNG Cop Troas 247 ff; SNG Tubingen Mysienlonien 2573 ff.; SNG Munchen Troas-Lesbos 168 ff;
Note: nice little coin with good detail. I have considered cleaning this one to reveal more detail, but am hesitant to mess up a nice coin.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins Lot (part of), Nov 2022
Virgil H05/29/23 at 19:11quadrans: 👍
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Roman Republic, P. Clodius M.f. TurrinusMoneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome
42 BC
AR Denarius, 17 mm, 3.5 grams, 180 degrees
Rome mint
O: Laureate head of Apollo right; lyre to left
R: Diana Lucifera standing right, bow and quiver over her shoulder, holding torches. P. CLODIVS to right; M.F. to left.
Ref: RSC Claudia 15; Crawford 494/23; CRI 184; Sydenham 1117; RBW 1727
Notes: My first Republican coin, have had this one a few years. I would rate this one as Fine, reverse slightly off center. Pretty nice coin in hand.Virgil H05/29/23 at 19:11quadrans: 👍
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Roman Republic, Lucius Caesius112-111 BC
AR Denarius, 19 mm, 3.72 grams, 180 degrees
O: Bust of Apollo-Vejovis left, seen from behind and with drapery on left shoulder, preparing to hurl thunderbolt; monogram of Roma to right.
R: The two Lares seated right, dog between them, LA on left, R3 on right, (LA and R3 interlace), L. CAESI, in exergue, head of Vulcan and tongs above
Ref: Crawford 298/1; RSC Caesia 1; Sydenham 564
Notes: A worn but lovely in hand coin, there is something about a worn silver coin. The obverse is also often attributed to Apollo, as well as Vejovis. This is also one of my dog collection coins. Graded as Fine-Very Fine by the auction house.
Ex-Jean Elsen & ses Fils Auction 154 lot 305, March 2023Virgil H05/29/23 at 19:10quadrans: Nice one 🤗👍
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Roman Republic, P. Clodius M.f. TurrinusMoneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome
42 BC
AR Denarius, 17 mm, 3.5 grams, 180 degrees
Rome mint
O: Laureate head of Apollo right; lyre to left
R: Diana Lucifera standing right, bow and quiver over her shoulder, holding torches. P. CLODIVS to right; M.F. to left.
Ref: RSC Claudia 15; Crawford 494/23; CRI 184; Sydenham 1117; RBW 1727
Notes: My first Republican coin, have had this one a few years. I would rate this one as Fine, reverse slightly off center. Pretty nice coin in hand.Virgil H05/28/23 at 02:43Jay GT4: Iconic type
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Roman Republic, Lucius Caesius112-111 BC
AR Denarius, 19 mm, 3.72 grams, 180 degrees
O: Bust of Apollo-Vejovis left, seen from behind and with drapery on left shoulder, preparing to hurl thunderbolt; monogram of Roma to right.
R: The two Lares seated right, dog between them, LA on left, R3 on right, (LA and R3 interlace), L. CAESI, in exergue, head of Vulcan and tongs above
Ref: Crawford 298/1; RSC Caesia 1; Sydenham 564
Notes: A worn but lovely in hand coin, there is something about a worn silver coin. The obverse is also often attributed to Apollo, as well as Vejovis. This is also one of my dog collection coins. Graded as Fine-Very Fine by the auction house.
Ex-Jean Elsen & ses Fils Auction 154 lot 305, March 2023Virgil H05/20/23 at 17:48Tracy Aiello: Great coin.
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Roman Republic, Lucius Caesius112-111 BC
AR Denarius, 19 mm, 3.72 grams, 180 degrees
O: Bust of Apollo-Vejovis left, seen from behind and with drapery on left shoulder, preparing to hurl thunderbolt; monogram of Roma to right.
R: The two Lares seated right, dog between them, LA on left, R3 on right, (LA and R3 interlace), L. CAESI, in exergue, head of Vulcan and tongs above
Ref: Crawford 298/1; RSC Caesia 1; Sydenham 564
Notes: A worn but lovely in hand coin, there is something about a worn silver coin. The obverse is also often attributed to Apollo, as well as Vejovis. This is also one of my dog collection coins. Graded as Fine-Very Fine by the auction house.
Ex-Jean Elsen & ses Fils Auction 154 lot 305, March 2023Virgil H05/20/23 at 15:54Enodia: I love this reverse!
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Roman Republic, Lucius Caesius112-111 BC
AR Denarius, 19 mm, 3.72 grams, 180 degrees
O: Bust of Apollo-Vejovis left, seen from behind and with drapery on left shoulder, preparing to hurl thunderbolt; monogram of Roma to right.
R: The two Lares seated right, dog between them, LA on left, R3 on right, (LA and R3 interlace), L. CAESI, in exergue, head of Vulcan and tongs above
Ref: Crawford 298/1; RSC Caesia 1; Sydenham 564
Notes: A worn but lovely in hand coin, there is something about a worn silver coin. The obverse is also often attributed to Apollo, as well as Vejovis. This is also one of my dog collection coins. Graded as Fine-Very Fine by the auction house.
Ex-Jean Elsen & ses Fils Auction 154 lot 305, March 2023Virgil H05/20/23 at 12:59Serendipity: Love coins which feature animals!
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Kingdom of PaphlagoniaPylaimenes II. / III. Euergetes
Circa 133-103 BC
AE 18mm, 2.90 grams, 0 degrees
O: Head of bull facing
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΠΥΛΑΙΜΕΝΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ.
Winged kerykeion (caduceus)
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Extremely fine. Unknown mint. This is a beautiful coin in hand, it has the best obverse of any I have seen. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Numismatik Naumann Auction 127, Lot 230, April 2023Virgil H05/03/23 at 23:17Jay GT4: Lovely strike
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Kingdom of PaphlagoniaPylaimenes II. / III. Euergetes
Circa 133-103 BC
AE 18mm, 2.90 grams, 0 degrees
O: Head of bull facing
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΠΥΛΑΙΜΕΝΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ.
Winged kerykeion (caduceus)
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Extremely fine. Unknown mint. This is a beautiful coin in hand, it has the best obverse of any I have seen. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Numismatik Naumann Auction 127, Lot 230, April 2023Virgil H05/03/23 at 21:52Enodia: Bold, well centered strike. Nice find!
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Kingdom of PaphlagoniaPylaimenes II. / III. Euergetes
Circa 133-103 BC
AE 18mm, 2.90 grams, 0 degrees
O: Head of bull facing
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΠΥΛΑΙΜΕΝΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ.
Winged kerykeion (caduceus)
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Extremely fine. Unknown mint. This is a beautiful coin in hand, it has the best obverse of any I have seen. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Numismatik Naumann Auction 127, Lot 230, April 2023Virgil H05/03/23 at 08:55maxthrax: beaultiful coin type, both obverse and reverse
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Kingdom of PaphlagoniaPylaimenes II. / III. Euergetes
Circa 133-103 BC
AE 18mm, 2.90 grams, 0 degrees
O: Head of bull facing
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΠΥΛΑΙΜΕΝΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ.
Winged kerykeion (caduceus)
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Extremely fine. Unknown mint. This is a beautiful coin in hand, it has the best obverse of any I have seen. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Numismatik Naumann Auction 127, Lot 230, April 2023Virgil H05/02/23 at 11:09*Alex: Love the bull too. great coin.
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Kingdom of PaphlagoniaPylaimenes II. / III. Euergetes
Circa 133-103 BC
AE 18mm, 2.90 grams, 0 degrees
O: Head of bull facing
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΠΥΛΑΙΜΕΝΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ.
Winged kerykeion (caduceus)
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Extremely fine. Unknown mint. This is a beautiful coin in hand, it has the best obverse of any I have seen. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Numismatik Naumann Auction 127, Lot 230, April 2023Virgil H05/02/23 at 10:08TheEmpireNeverEnded: Incredible detail on the bull!
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Paphlagonia, Sinope350/30-300 BC
AR Drachm, 17mm, 4.8 grams, 210 degrees
O: Head of nymph left, hair in sakkos; aphlaston to left
R: Sea eagle on dolphin left; ΘEO[TI] above tail feathers
Ref: RG 24; HGC 7, 391; SNG BN 482
Ex-CNG eauction 514, Lot 122Virgil H05/01/23 at 22:37TheEmpireNeverEnded: What a coin! Powerful reverse!!
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Kingdom of PaphlagoniaPylaimenes II. / III. Euergetes
Circa 133-103 BC
AE 18mm, 2.90 grams, 0 degrees
O: Head of bull facing
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΠΥΛΑΙΜΕΝΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ.
Winged kerykeion (caduceus)
Ref: SNG BM Black Sea 1555-6; HGC 7, 441; SG 3715
Notes: Extremely fine. Unknown mint. This is a beautiful coin in hand, it has the best obverse of any I have seen. It is rated R1 in HGC.
Ex-Numismatik Naumann Auction 127, Lot 230, April 2023Virgil H05/01/23 at 21:31kc: Really nice bull 
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Neapolis, Campania, Italy270 - 250 BC
AE 21, 5.763 grams, 135 degrees
O: NEOΠOΛITΩN, laureate head of Apollo left, long wavy hair, E behind
R: River-god Acheloios Sebethos, as a man-faced bull, standing right, head turned facing, being crowned by Nike who flies right above, MB monogram below, possibly IΣ in exergue (off flan)
Ref: Potamikon 333, Taliercio IIIa.10, HN Italy 589; BMC Italy p. 115, 219, SNG Cop 505, Sambon 658
Notes: VF, irregular flan shape typical for the type with remnants of casting sprues, nice jade green patina, light corrosion, Campania mint. I will credit Nick Molinari's book, Acheloios, Thales, and The Origin of Philosophy, for me wanting a man-faced bull coin. The book is really good, even if it was over my head at times. Fascinating read and I find his conclusions quite convincing. Knowing what the man faced bull is makes all the difference in understanding these coins. I am thrilled to have an example.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, Feb 2023Virgil H03/01/23 at 23:11Curtis JJ: Nice coin! I've also been interested in getti...
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Lucania, Paestum (Poseidonia), Second Punic War218 - 201 BC
AE Sescuncia, 14 mm, 2.17 grams, 180 degrees
O: Wreathed head of Demeter right, above Σ (value) behind.
R: Dog running right; above, Σ above; ΠAIS below.
Ref: SNG Cop 1346; HN Italy 1194
Notes: VF, coin looks much better than my photo, Scarce. This is one of my dog coins.
Ex-Marc BreitsprecherVirgil H03/01/23 at 13:10Jay GT4: Nice green patina
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Roman Provincial, Ionia, Ephesus, Augustus and Livia27 BC- AD 14
AE 21mm, 1h
Asklas and Euphron, magistrates.
O: Conjoined heads of Augustus and Livia right
R: Stag standing right; bowcase above.
Ref: RPC I 2591; SNG Copenhagen 360.
Note: Light green patina. In NGC encapsulation 5872734-031, graded VF. A couple of interesting things about this one, this is to this day the least expensive coin I have ever bought at auction. ANS probably lost money getting this one encapsulated unless they really got a deal from NCG. And I popped it out of its prison as soon as I got it. I did keep the little NCG tag in case it matters one day and I suspect it will not. The only email ANS has never answered me on was my email asking why they sent all these coins to NCG.
Ex- CNG Keystone 4, Sep 2021; Ex-the Robert W. Bartlett Bequest Sold for the Benefit of the American Numismatic Society, purchased from Louis DiLauro, May 1981.Virgil H03/01/23 at 09:02Prieure de Sion: wow ... that was fantastic!
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Kings of Macedon, Alexander IV or Philip III Arrhidaios323-317 BC
AE half unit, 16 mm, 4.2 grams, 180 degrees
O: Gorgoneion head facing in the centre of a shield surrounded by five double crescents with five dots between them.
R: B-A across fields, Macedonian helmet with cheek pieces. Rose in lower left field.
Ref: Price 2070; HGC 3 958a. This is a difficult one. Alexander IV was not really a king except in name. One source says minted under Asandros, circa 323-319 BC. Another source lists it as Phillip III Arrhidaios. Hard to tell if the image inside the shield is a gorgoneion or Herakles, but I think gorgoneion.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins Lot (part of), Nov 2022Virgil H03/01/23 at 06:12Curtis JJ: These are cool -- I love how the coin becomes like...
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Sikyon, Pelopennesos323-251 BC
AE 15 mm, 2.57 grams
O: Dove flying left
R: ΣI within olive wreath
Ref: SNG Cop 80-82; SG 2781
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins Lot (part of), Nov 2022Virgil H03/01/23 at 06:11Curtis JJ: Classic!
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Phaphlagonia, Sinope125 - 120 BC
AE 17 mm, 3.57 grams, 0 degrees
O: Veiled bust of Laodike right, star countermark to left
R: ΣΙΝΩΠΗΣ, facing statue of Apollo Iatros holding branch over tripod and phiale
Ref: SNG Black Sea 1542; HGC 7 423 (references do not include countermark).
Ex- Marc Breitsprecher, Feb 2023; ex-Chicago family collection; ex-Elie Boudeau, Paris dealer, includes his tag from before 1912.
Notes: Good Fine+. Very interesting coin and pedigree. Very rare (Hoover rarity is R2); minted under Mithradates V and there is only one official royal coin of Mithradates V. Sinope was the capital of Pontos at this point and had been conquered in the 180's BC. The countermark seems to be even more rare and the star countermark is associated with Pontos and the royal family of Pontos. On AcSearch, only four specimens exist from 2016 to 2023, three do not have the countermark. Fascinating coin in so many ways. Needs more research by me.
On the dealer, Elie Boudeau: tag dating prior to 1912 - with dealer name, coin description and price (1.00 franc, about 20 cents) hand-written in French with an ink pen. Élie Boudeau (1853-1912) was a politician and numismatist in late 19th century-early 20th century Paris. He served in the 5th legislature of the Third French Republic from 12 November 1889 to 14 October 1893. He owned a shop in the numismatic district of Paris at 11 Rue Rameau, only a stones throw from the Bibliotheque Nationale and one block from the Rue Vivienne where several coin shops, including CGB, still exist today.
Thanks to Curtis JJ for help with the image for this coin and tagVirgil H02/26/23 at 18:51Tracy Aiello: Great coin and great provenance story.
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Phaphlagonia, Sinope125 - 120 BC
AE 17 mm, 3.57 grams, 0 degrees
O: Veiled bust of Laodike right, star countermark to left
R: ΣΙΝΩΠΗΣ, facing statue of Apollo Iatros holding branch over tripod and phiale
Ref: SNG Black Sea 1542; HGC 7 423 (references do not include countermark).
Ex- Marc Breitsprecher, Feb 2023; ex-Chicago family collection; ex-Elie Boudeau, Paris dealer, includes his tag from before 1912.
Notes: Good Fine+. Very interesting coin and pedigree. Very rare (Hoover rarity is R2); minted under Mithradates V and there is only one official royal coin of Mithradates V. Sinope was the capital of Pontos at this point and had been conquered in the 180's BC. The countermark seems to be even more rare and the star countermark is associated with Pontos and the royal family of Pontos. On AcSearch, only four specimens exist from 2016 to 2023, three do not have the countermark. Fascinating coin in so many ways. Needs more research by me.
On the dealer, Elie Boudeau: tag dating prior to 1912 - with dealer name, coin description and price (1.00 franc, about 20 cents) hand-written in French with an ink pen. Élie Boudeau (1853-1912) was a politician and numismatist in late 19th century-early 20th century Paris. He served in the 5th legislature of the Third French Republic from 12 November 1889 to 14 October 1893. He owned a shop in the numismatic district of Paris at 11 Rue Rameau, only a stones throw from the Bibliotheque Nationale and one block from the Rue Vivienne where several coin shops, including CGB, still exist today.
Thanks to Curtis JJ for help with the image for this coin and tagVirgil H02/26/23 at 04:52Curtis JJ: Very cool all around, researching the countermark ...
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Greek, Sicily, Eryx412-409 BC
AE Onkia, 14mm, 3.47 grams, 7 hours.
O: Bare head right
R: Hound right, head left; pellet (mark of value) above, inverted hare below
Ref: Campana 35; CNS 13; HGC 2, 315 corr. (denomination, only one pellet).
Notes: Brown patina, minor roughness, cleaning scratches. VF.
Ex-CNG eAuction 532, Lot 36 (Feb 2023); From the L.H. Collection.Virgil H02/23/23 at 18:19arizonarobin: love this reverse, great addition
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Greek, Sicily, Eryx412-409 BC
AE Onkia, 14mm, 3.47 grams, 7 hours.
O: Bare head right
R: Hound right, head left; pellet (mark of value) above, inverted hare below
Ref: Campana 35; CNS 13; HGC 2, 315 corr. (denomination, only one pellet).
Notes: Brown patina, minor roughness, cleaning scratches. VF.
Ex-CNG eAuction 532, Lot 36 (Feb 2023); From the L.H. Collection.Virgil H02/18/23 at 09:58Curtis JJ: Great little coin
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Roman Provincial, Ionia, Ephesus, Augustus and Livia27 BC- AD 14
AE 21mm, 1h
Asklas and Euphron, magistrates.
O: Conjoined heads of Augustus and Livia right
R: Stag standing right; bowcase above.
Ref: RPC I 2591; SNG Copenhagen 360.
Note: Light green patina. In NGC encapsulation 5872734-031, graded VF. A couple of interesting things about this one, this is to this day the least expensive coin I have ever bought at auction. ANS probably lost money getting this one encapsulated unless they really got a deal from NCG. And I popped it out of its prison as soon as I got it. I did keep the little NCG tag in case it matters one day and I suspect it will not. The only email ANS has never answered me on was my email asking why they sent all these coins to NCG.
Ex- CNG Keystone 4, Sep 2021; Ex-the Robert W. Bartlett Bequest Sold for the Benefit of the American Numismatic Society, purchased from Louis DiLauro, May 1981.Virgil H02/17/23 at 17:37Enodia: I love the obverse, and a great pedigree too!
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Roman Provincial, Ionia, Ephesus, Augustus and Livia27 BC- AD 14
AE 21mm, 1h
Asklas and Euphron, magistrates.
O: Conjoined heads of Augustus and Livia right
R: Stag standing right; bowcase above.
Ref: RPC I 2591; SNG Copenhagen 360.
Note: Light green patina. In NGC encapsulation 5872734-031, graded VF. A couple of interesting things about this one, this is to this day the least expensive coin I have ever bought at auction. ANS probably lost money getting this one encapsulated unless they really got a deal from NCG. And I popped it out of its prison as soon as I got it. I did keep the little NCG tag in case it matters one day and I suspect it will not. The only email ANS has never answered me on was my email asking why they sent all these coins to NCG.
Ex- CNG Keystone 4, Sep 2021; Ex-the Robert W. Bartlett Bequest Sold for the Benefit of the American Numismatic Society, purchased from Louis DiLauro, May 1981.Virgil H02/17/23 at 14:12Curtis JJ: Well bought! I think the NGC-Bartlett-ANS tag matt...
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Roman Republic, L. Calpumius Piso Frugi90 BC
Silver denarius, 20 mm, 3.70 grams, 135 degrees
Rome mint
O: Laureate head of Apollo right, XVI ligature (mark of value) behind, E below chin
R: Naked horseman galloping right holding palm frond, H above, L PISO FRVGI below
Ref: Sydenham, class IV, 671; RSC I Calpurnia 11a; BMCRR p. 255 type III, var. a (unlisted control letters); Crawford 340/1; SRCV 235
Notes: gVF, light toning, rev. slightly off center, mild die wear, Rome mint
Ex- Forum Ancient Coins, Jan 2023; ex-Gorny & Mosch auction 291 (8 Nov 2022), lot 3292Virgil H02/13/23 at 16:15Enodia: Very nice!
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Greek, Aeolis, Aigai3rd Century BC
AE 10 mm, 1.086 grams, 180 degrees
O: Laureate head of Apollo right
R: No ethnic, goat's head right
Ref: SNGvA 1593; BMC Troas p. 95, 6-8 var. (with ethnic)
Notes: I have a couple of these common coins. I like them, love the goat.
Ex-Forum Ancient CoinsVirgil H02/12/23 at 05:48Curtis JJ: Great goat!!
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Roman Republic, L. Calpumius Piso Frugi90 BC
Silver denarius, 20 mm, 3.70 grams, 135 degrees
Rome mint
O: Laureate head of Apollo right, XVI ligature (mark of value) behind, E below chin
R: Naked horseman galloping right holding palm frond, H above, L PISO FRVGI below
Ref: Sydenham, class IV, 671; RSC I Calpurnia 11a; BMCRR p. 255 type III, var. a (unlisted control letters); Crawford 340/1; SRCV 235
Notes: gVF, light toning, rev. slightly off center, mild die wear, Rome mint
Ex- Forum Ancient Coins, Jan 2023; ex-Gorny & Mosch auction 291 (8 Nov 2022), lot 3292Virgil H02/11/23 at 18:02Ron C2: Great republican!
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Roman Republic, L. Calpumius Piso Frugi90 BC
Silver denarius, 20 mm, 3.70 grams, 135 degrees
Rome mint
O: Laureate head of Apollo right, XVI ligature (mark of value) behind, E below chin
R: Naked horseman galloping right holding palm frond, H above, L PISO FRVGI below
Ref: Sydenham, class IV, 671; RSC I Calpurnia 11a; BMCRR p. 255 type III, var. a (unlisted control letters); Crawford 340/1; SRCV 235
Notes: gVF, light toning, rev. slightly off center, mild die wear, Rome mint
Ex- Forum Ancient Coins, Jan 2023; ex-Gorny & Mosch auction 291 (8 Nov 2022), lot 3292Virgil H02/11/23 at 12:08*Alex: Superb coin, congratulations.
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Roman Republic, L. Calpumius Piso Frugi90 BC
Silver denarius, 20 mm, 3.70 grams, 135 degrees
Rome mint
O: Laureate head of Apollo right, XVI ligature (mark of value) behind, E below chin
R: Naked horseman galloping right holding palm frond, H above, L PISO FRVGI below
Ref: Sydenham, class IV, 671; RSC I Calpurnia 11a; BMCRR p. 255 type III, var. a (unlisted control letters); Crawford 340/1; SRCV 235
Notes: gVF, light toning, rev. slightly off center, mild die wear, Rome mint
Ex- Forum Ancient Coins, Jan 2023; ex-Gorny & Mosch auction 291 (8 Nov 2022), lot 3292Virgil H02/11/23 at 02:38Jay GT4: A great coin Virgil, congrats
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British Celts, Iceni (East Anglia), Ecen10 - 43 AD
AR unit 14 mm, 1.279 gams,
O: two crescents back to back, pellets between;
R: Celticized horse right, daisy of pellets above, additional pellets before and below, EDN, ECEN or similar (not fully struck) below
Ref: cf. Cottam ABC 1672, Van Arsdell 734
Notes: aF, scyphate. This was the first coin I ever purchased in "modern" times. it was for my Irish mother-in-law who was from Liverpool and it has returned to me upon her death, She appreciated such gifts of historical significance and there was no doubt who would get it when she passed. I bought my first Alexander the Great coin in this same order. I have come a long way since then in my collecting, but I still love this one and the dealer, Forum Ancient Coins.
Ex-Forum Ancient CoinsVirgil H01/30/23 at 22:44*Alex: Nice back story too Virgil.
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British Celts, Iceni (East Anglia), Ecen10 - 43 AD
AR unit 14 mm, 1.279 gams,
O: two crescents back to back, pellets between;
R: Celticized horse right, daisy of pellets above, additional pellets before and below, EDN, ECEN or similar (not fully struck) below
Ref: cf. Cottam ABC 1672, Van Arsdell 734
Notes: aF, scyphate. This was the first coin I ever purchased in "modern" times. it was for my Irish mother-in-law who was from Liverpool and it has returned to me upon her death, She appreciated such gifts of historical significance and there was no doubt who would get it when she passed. I bought my first Alexander the Great coin in this same order. I have come a long way since then in my collecting, but I still love this one and the dealer, Forum Ancient Coins.
Ex-Forum Ancient CoinsVirgil H01/30/23 at 18:18quadrans: Interesting piece..
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Seleucid Empire, Alexander II Zebina128 - 122 BC
AE 21 mm, 8.05 grams, 0 degrees
O: His head right, clad in lion's skin.
R: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / AΛEΞANΔPOY eithEr side of Nike advancing left; HPΔ monogram.
Ref: SG 7128
Notes: f-VF/AF, smooth dark patina with orangish highlighting; strong portrait
Ex-Frank S Robinson Auction 117, 2021Virgil H01/30/23 at 13:43Tracy Aiello: Great patina on this one.
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Arados, Phoenicia240n - 237 BC
AE 16 mm, 4.102 grams, 0 degrees
O: Turreted bust of Tech right.
R: Prow of war galley left with figurehead of Athena Promachos fighting no date, AP monogram above.
Ref: Duyrat 1374-1403; BMC Phoenicia p 13, 88-90,; Lindgren III 1334; HGC 10 86.
Notes: VF, nice glossy black patina with red earthen highlighting; obverse edge beveled, tiny edge split. Arados mint.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, ex-Errett Bishop collectionVirgil H01/30/23 at 12:51Curtis JJ: Beauty!
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Greek, Thrace, Byzantion387 - 340 BC
AR Hemidrachm, 11.6 mm, 1.967 grams 270 degrees
Byzantion (Istanbul) mint
O: Forepart of cow standing left on dolphin left, right foreleg raised, “BU” above (the first letter is an archaic form of "B" used at Byzantium), monogram under foreleg.
R: Ornamented trident head
Ref: cf. Schönert-Geiss Byzantion 773 ff.; SNG BM 17; SNG Cop 484; BMC Thrace p. 94, 22.
Notes: F, toned, tight flan, edge split, perhaps overstruck.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, ex-Errett Bishop CollectionVirgil H01/28/23 at 07:08quadrans: Nice piece..
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Indo-Greek: Apollodotus I174 - 165 BC
AE 22 mm, 10 grams, 0 degrees
Denomination B Indian Module
O: Apollo standing facing, holding arrow in right hand and bow in left, no monogram, Greek legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY ΣΩTHPOΣ
R: Tripod within dotted border, monogram at right, Kharoshthi legend on three sides: maharajasa apaladatasa tratarasa
Ref: HGC 12 120
Notes: Quadrangular flan. Uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. From my research Appollodotus ruled south of the Hindu Kush and not in Bactria. The area of his rule is largely in what are today Pakistan, India, and parts of Afghanistan. The mint could be in a rather wide area. This coin makes the cut for this folder as all these regions were so interconnected.
Ex-Jean Elsen Lot (part of), July 2022Virgil H01/20/23 at 13:44Tracy Aiello: Great coin, Virgil.
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Kingdom of Cappadocia, Reign of Archelaus36 BC - 17 AD
AE 14 mm, 2.611 grams
Eusebeia (Caesarea) mint
O: Winged bust of Nike right.
R: Wing of Nike, EYΣE/BEIAΣ in two downward flanking lines, starting on the right, A (control) below.
Ref: Sydenham Caesarea 22; Imhoof MG p. 416, 178; not in HGC or SG
Notes: VF, green patina, light scratches, marks, very rare
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, Oct 2022Virgil H01/20/23 at 03:50Ron C2: Great coin from an interesting king
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Greek, Pisidia, Selgeca 250 BC
AR 9 mm Trihemiobol, 0.97 grams, 0 degrees
O: Gorgoneion with long hair, resembling Apollo or Helios (tongue not protruding).
R: Head of Athena right, in crested Helmut; astragalus behind.
Ref: SG 5478
Ex- Forum Ancient Coins Members Auction (Concordia), 2021Virgil H01/19/23 at 20:15Jay GT4: Nice style on the Gorgon
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German States, Duchy of Bavaria-Landshut, Henry XVI the Rich1393 - 1450 A.D.
Silver pfennig, 15.5 mm, 0.52 grams, 45 degrees
Ötting (Altötting, Germany) mint
O: hound left, tree on far side
R: Gothic letter H between two annulets, struck over raised square (quadratum supercusum)
Ref: Wittelsbach 3435
Notes: VF, rare. This is an interesting coin purchased mainly because it has a dog, but also because I have been to Bavaria-Landshut. I also appreciate its technique of manufacture. I find it quite pleasing in hand. Also, it appears that Henry XVI the Rich was not a nice man.
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins Oct 2022; ex-Münzenhandlung Manfred Olding (Osnabrück, Germany)Virgil H01/18/23 at 03:43Ken W2: Interesting piece Virgil; enjoy your comments too.
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Judean Kingdom, John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan)134 - 104 B.C.
Judean Kingdom, John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan)
Bronze prutah, 14.1 mm, 2.254 grams, 0 degrees
Jerusalem mint
O: Paleo-Hebrew inscription:, Yehonanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath. The Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows: YHW(HH)NN (Yehohanan) / H (the) KHN (Priest) H (the) G/DL (high) W (and) [H] (the, omitted) (HH)BR (council) / H (the) YH/[W]D?[YM] (Jews, some letters omitted).
R: Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns
Ref: Hendin 6172, Meshorer TJC B, Meshorer AJC N, HGC 10 625
Notes: VF, well centered and struck, dark green patina, highlighting red earthen deposits
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins Dec 2022Virgil H01/15/23 at 20:17Jay GT4: Very nice
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Roman Republic, First Triumvirate, Marcus Aemilius Scaurus & Publius Plautius Hypsaeus58 BC
AR denarius, 19mm, 3.71 grams, 180 degrees
Rome mint
O: Aretas, King of Nabataea, kneeling beside camel raising olive branch with fillet, M SCAVR / AED CVR above, EX - S C at sides, REX ARETAS in exergue.
R: Jupiter in quadriga left, reins in right, hurling thunderbolt with left, scorpion below, P HYPSAEVS / AED CVR above, CAPTV on right, C HYPSAE COS / PREIVER in exergue.
Ref: Crawford 422/1b, Sydenham 913, RSC I Aemilia 8, Russo RBW 1519, SRCV I 379
Notes: gVF, toned, light scrape, banker's mark, and graffito on obv., pre-strike edge clip weight adjustment. I love this coin because of the historical context of both the times (First Triumvirate) and the coin (first reference to an event from moneyer's career)
Ex Forum Ancient Coins Jan 2023; ex-Gorny & Mosch auction 291 (8 Nov 2022), lot 3305Virgil H01/10/23 at 21:18Jay GT4: Fantastic camel
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Roman Republic, First Triumvirate, Marcus Aemilius Scaurus & Publius Plautius Hypsaeus58 BC
AR denarius, 19mm, 3.71 grams, 180 degrees
Rome mint
O: Aretas, King of Nabataea, kneeling beside camel raising olive branch with fillet, M SCAVR / AED CVR above, EX - S C at sides, REX ARETAS in exergue.
R: Jupiter in quadriga left, reins in right, hurling thunderbolt with left, scorpion below, P HYPSAEVS / AED CVR above, CAPTV on right, C HYPSAE COS / PREIVER in exergue.
Ref: Crawford 422/1b, Sydenham 913, RSC I Aemilia 8, Russo RBW 1519, SRCV I 379
Notes: gVF, toned, light scrape, banker's mark, and graffito on obv., pre-strike edge clip weight adjustment. I love this coin because of the historical context of both the times (First Triumvirate) and the coin (first reference to an event from moneyer's career)
Ex Forum Ancient Coins Jan 2023; ex-Gorny & Mosch auction 291 (8 Nov 2022), lot 3305Virgil H01/10/23 at 14:56Tracy Aiello: Wonderful coin.
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Kamnaskires VCirca 54/3-33/2 BC
AR Drachm, 16mm, 3.46 grams, 180 degrees
Seleukeia on the Hedyphon mint. Uncertain SE date.
O: Diademed and draped bust left; [to right, star above anchor]
R: Diademed head left; [date in exergue].
Ref: van't Haaff Type 9.1.2-6A; Alram 464; Sunrise 483.
Notes: Toned, porosity. Near VF. Regarding the van't Haaff attribution, I believe it is certainly Type 9.1.2, I am not so sure it is 6A because the beard is not as long on my coin. Plus, the mintmark is off flan or obscured. For now, I am going with CNG's attribution for lack of a better one from my perusal of van't Haaff.
Ex-CNG eAuction 528, Lot 222Virgil H12/16/22 at 15:31Tracy Aiello: Very nice coin!
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Kamnaskires VCirca 54/3-33/2 BC
AR Drachm, 16mm, 3.46 grams, 180 degrees
Seleukeia on the Hedyphon mint. Uncertain SE date.
O: Diademed and draped bust left; [to right, star above anchor]
R: Diademed head left; [date in exergue].
Ref: van't Haaff Type 9.1.2-6A; Alram 464; Sunrise 483.
Notes: Toned, porosity. Near VF. Regarding the van't Haaff attribution, I believe it is certainly Type 9.1.2, I am not so sure it is 6A because the beard is not as long on my coin. Plus, the mintmark is off flan or obscured. For now, I am going with CNG's attribution for lack of a better one from my perusal of van't Haaff.
Ex-CNG eAuction 528, Lot 222Virgil H12/16/22 at 03:12Robert L3: Congrats on the Elymaean AR. Nice addition.
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Kamnaskires VCirca 54/3-33/2 BC
AR Drachm, 16mm, 3.46 grams, 180 degrees
Seleukeia on the Hedyphon mint. Uncertain SE date.
O: Diademed and draped bust left; [to right, star above anchor]
R: Diademed head left; [date in exergue].
Ref: van't Haaff Type 9.1.2-6A; Alram 464; Sunrise 483.
Notes: Toned, porosity. Near VF. Regarding the van't Haaff attribution, I believe it is certainly Type 9.1.2, I am not so sure it is 6A because the beard is not as long on my coin. Plus, the mintmark is off flan or obscured. For now, I am going with CNG's attribution for lack of a better one from my perusal of van't Haaff.
Ex-CNG eAuction 528, Lot 222Virgil H12/16/22 at 01:33Jay GT4: I've always liked the Elymais coins for their...
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Pontos, Amisoscirca 100 BC
Civic Issue
AE23mm, 8.76 grams, 0°
O: Head of young Dionysos right, wreathed in ivy
R: Cista mystica, behind which, thyrsos placed diagonally: HTRK monogram to left, AMIΣOY below
Ref: Sear SG 3640; BMC 53-54; Hoover HGC 243; SNG BM Black Sea 1205
Ex-Frank Robinson Auction #115Virgil H11/18/22 at 17:52Enodia: I like this Dionysus. 🙂
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Roman Republic, L. Appuleius Saturninus104 B.C.
Silver denarius 20.5 mm, 3.821 grams, 270 degrees
Rome mint
O: Head of Roma left, wearing winged helmet with a three-piece peaked visor and ornamented with a griffin head, earring and necklace;
R: Saturn in a quadriga right, reins in left hand, harpa in raised right hand,T above, L·SATVRN in exergue.
Ref: BMCRR I Rome 1517 (same control), Crawford 317/3a, Sydenham 578, RSC I Appuleia 1 var., SRCV I 193
Note: VF, toned, off center, light marks. Use of Saturn on the reverse is an allusion to the moneyer's cognomen. Control marks for this type are a single Latin letter and one to four dots. Only one reverse die known for each control mark. -- Roman Republican Coinage by Michael H. Crawford
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, October 2022Virgil H11/07/22 at 21:23Jay GT4: Very nice
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Roman Republic, C. Antestius146 BC
AR Denarius 19mm, 3.42 grams, 90 degrees
O: Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) below chin
R: The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback riding right; below, dog running right, both forepaws raised.
Ref: Crawford 219/1e; Sydenham 411; Antestia 1; RBW 939.
Notes: Rome mint, toned, faint marks and deposits. VF.
ex-CNG eAuction 518, Lot 382Virgil H11/01/22 at 18:26Serendipity: Full of energy and movement!
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Roman Republic, C. PostumiusRome, 73 BC
AR Denarius 18mm, 3.78g, 220 degrees.
O: Draped bust of Diana r., bow and quiver over shoulder.
R: Hound running r.; spear below, TA monogram in exergue.
Ref: Crawford 394/1a; RBW 1434; RSC Postumia 9.
Notes: VF, I find this portrait of Diana amazing and I love this coin's simplicity, especially all the "white" space on the reverse. Not to mention the dog. This is one of the most purely artistic coins I have.
Ex- Bertolami Auction E236, Lot 622, Sept 2022Virgil H11/01/22 at 18:22Serendipity: Very much the huntress! Superb silver denarius!
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Roman Republic, C. PostumiusRome, 73 BC
AR Denarius 18mm, 3.78g, 220 degrees.
O: Draped bust of Diana r., bow and quiver over shoulder.
R: Hound running r.; spear below, TA monogram in exergue.
Ref: Crawford 394/1a; RBW 1434; RSC Postumia 9.
Notes: VF, I find this portrait of Diana amazing and I love this coin's simplicity, especially all the "white" space on the reverse. Not to mention the dog. This is one of the most purely artistic coins I have.
Ex- Bertolami Auction E236, Lot 622, Sept 2022Virgil H10/31/22 at 14:04*Alex: Very nice!
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Roman Republic, C. PostumiusRome, 73 BC
AR Denarius 18mm, 3.78g, 220 degrees.
O: Draped bust of Diana r., bow and quiver over shoulder.
R: Hound running r.; spear below, TA monogram in exergue.
Ref: Crawford 394/1a; RBW 1434; RSC Postumia 9.
Notes: VF, I find this portrait of Diana amazing and I love this coin's simplicity, especially all the "white" space on the reverse. Not to mention the dog. This is one of the most purely artistic coins I have.
Ex- Bertolami Auction E236, Lot 622, Sept 2022Virgil H10/30/22 at 23:42Jay GT4: Excellent! This type was one of my first Republic...
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Pontos, Amisoscirca 100 BC
Civic Issue
AE23mm, 8.76 grams, 0°
O: Head of young Dionysos right, wreathed in ivy
R: Cista mystica, behind which, thyrsos placed diagonally: HTRK monogram to left, AMIΣOY below
Ref: Sear SG 3640; BMC 53-54; Hoover HGC 243; SNG BM Black Sea 1205
Ex-Frank Robinson Auction #115Virgil H10/08/22 at 07:17okidoki: great looks
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Nezak Shahis of Kapisa-Gandhara, Anonymous Napki MalikHunnic Tribes, Nezak Huns
Anonymous Napki Malik coinage
circa AD 484/90-500/15
BI Drachm, 26 mm, 3.24 grams, 90 degrees
O: Vondrovec š-group (late style). Bust to right, wearing winged crown surmounted by crescent and bull's head; Pahlavi legend.
R: Fire altar flanked by attendants; wheel above each attendant.
Ref: Vondrovec [Göbl, Hunnen] Type 222 (early style)
Notes: Another reference is from the new book by Waleed Ziad, In the Treasure Room of the Sakra King: Votive Coinage From Gandharan Shrines. This coin would be Zaid 1.1.1 (not sure how to reference this book). Another interesting thing about the bust on the obverse is the depiction of cranial deformation, a characteristic feature of the Alkhan period.
Good Very Fine.
Ex-Roma Numismatics Auction XXV Day 1, Lot 652, Sept 2022; From the JTB Numismatic Collection - collector's ticket included;
Ex Archytas Collection.Virgil H10/05/22 at 17:47Kingston: Very interesting one!
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Nezak Shahis of Kapisa-Gandhara, Anonymous Napki MalikHunnic Tribes, Nezak Huns
Anonymous Napki Malik coinage
circa AD 484/90-500/15
BI Drachm, 26 mm, 3.24 grams, 90 degrees
O: Vondrovec š-group (late style). Bust to right, wearing winged crown surmounted by crescent and bull's head; Pahlavi legend.
R: Fire altar flanked by attendants; wheel above each attendant.
Ref: Vondrovec [Göbl, Hunnen] Type 222 (early style)
Notes: Another reference is from the new book by Waleed Ziad, In the Treasure Room of the Sakra King: Votive Coinage From Gandharan Shrines. This coin would be Zaid 1.1.1 (not sure how to reference this book). Another interesting thing about the bust on the obverse is the depiction of cranial deformation, a characteristic feature of the Alkhan period.
Good Very Fine.
Ex-Roma Numismatics Auction XXV Day 1, Lot 652, Sept 2022; From the JTB Numismatic Collection - collector's ticket included;
Ex Archytas Collection.Virgil H10/05/22 at 02:04Robert L3: Outstanding.
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Nezak Shahis of Kapisa-Gandhara, Anonymous Napki MalikHunnic Tribes, Nezak Huns
Anonymous Napki Malik coinage
circa AD 484/90-500/15
BI Drachm, 26 mm, 3.24 grams, 90 degrees
O: Vondrovec š-group (late style). Bust to right, wearing winged crown surmounted by crescent and bull's head; Pahlavi legend.
R: Fire altar flanked by attendants; wheel above each attendant.
Ref: Vondrovec [Göbl, Hunnen] Type 222 (early style)
Notes: Another reference is from the new book by Waleed Ziad, In the Treasure Room of the Sakra King: Votive Coinage From Gandharan Shrines. This coin would be Zaid 1.1.1 (not sure how to reference this book). Another interesting thing about the bust on the obverse is the depiction of cranial deformation, a characteristic feature of the Alkhan period.
Good Very Fine.
Ex-Roma Numismatics Auction XXV Day 1, Lot 652, Sept 2022; From the JTB Numismatic Collection - collector's ticket included;
Ex Archytas Collection.Virgil H10/05/22 at 01:59Jay GT4: That's quite the portrait!
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Crusaders, Principality of Achaea. Guillaume II de VillehardouinGuillaume II de Villehardouin
1246-1278
BI Denier, 19mm, 0.75 g, 110 degrees
O: Cross pattée; pellet to right of initial cross
R: Châtel tournois; pellet [and wedge] flanking initial cross.
Ref: Tzamalis GV 223; Metcalf, Crusades 939; CCS 10b
Notes: Group II. Corinth mint. Toned, areas of weak strike. VF.
EX-CNG eAuction 521 Lot 542 (2022); Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 392 (1 March 2017), lot 658.Virgil H09/16/22 at 13:29Anaximander: That's quite a collection of crusader coins!
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Crusaders, Principality of Achaea, Florent of HainautFlorent of Hainaut
1289 - 1297
Billon denier tournois, 19mm, 0.800g, 180 degrees
O: + :FLORENS: P• Ach• (barred A, R with wedge foot = Corinth mint), cross pattée
R: DE: CLARENCIA* (barred A's, R with wedge foot = Corinth mint), castle tournois, concave gable surmounted by a cross
Ref: Metcalf Crusades type F1; Malloy Crusaders 13b
Notes: VF, toned, Corinth mint,
Ex-Forum Ancient Coins, ex-Louis G EstateVirgil H09/16/22 at 13:27Anaximander: Nice example. (rotate obv. to put cross at top).
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