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EB0528 Augustus / Julius CaesarAugustus, AE 31, Uncertain Gallic or Italian mint, ca 38 BC.
Obv: C[AESAR] DIVI F, Head of Octavian to right with slight
beard.
Rev: [DIV]OS IVLIVS, Laureate head of Caesar right.
References: Cohen 3; Sydenham 1336; RPC 620.
Diameter: 31mm, Weight: 15.64 grams.EB04/10/24 at 23:10Blindado: What a great find!
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EB0035 Nymph / ProwEuboia, Histiaia 3rd Century BC, AR Tetrobol.
Obverse: Head of Nymph Histiaia right., wreathed with vine.
Reverse: Nymph seated upon the stern of a galley; wing ornament on hull, trident head at lower left, [M below].
References: cf. BCD Euboia 387 or 394, BMC 47.
Diameter: 14mm, Weight: 2.183g.EB02/26/24 at 11:12Anaximander: I might add: hull decorated with a wing. Ref.: BCD...
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EB0033 Persephone / AjaxOpuntia, Lokris, Quarter Stater, 369-338 BC.
Obverse: Head of Persephone right, wearing earring and necklace, head
wreathed with corn-leaves.
Reverse: OΠON-TIΩN, Ajax advancing right, holding sword and large shield; coiled serpent on shield, broken spear on ground.
References: SEAR 2330.
Diameter: 15mm, Weight: 2.76g.
Ex: Superior Stamp & Coin.EB02/12/21 at 14:26Anaximander: Nice trobol (and great photo). Like the staters, j...
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EB0014 Nike / DionysosBrettian League, BRUTTIUM, AR drachm, 216-214 BC.
Obverse: Diademed bust of Nike right.
Reverse: BPETTIΩN , Dionysos standing facing, crowning himself with his right hand, holding sceptre in his left; incense altar to right.
References: SNG ANS 18.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 4.634g.EB04/10/19 at 04:19Jay GT4: Missed this one. Awesome coin!
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EB0170 Nike / ZeusThe Bretti, BRUTTIUM, AE 17, 215-205 BC.
Obverse: NIKA, Diademed head of Nike left, ear of barley behind her head.
Reverse: BΡETTIΩN, Zeus, naked, striding right, hurling thunderbolt, [and holding sceptre?], cornucopiae in right field.
References: Cf. BMC 96; Mont 3163.
Diameter: 17mm, Weight: 4.159g.EB04/10/19 at 04:18Jay GT4: Great portrait
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EB0171 Ares / NikeBrettian League, BRUTTIUM, AE 26, 215-205 BC.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Ares left.
Reverse: BΡETTIΩN, Nike crowning trophy left, caduceus between.
References: Scheu 6; SG 701; BMC 65; SNG ANS 34.
Diameter: 26.5mm, Weight: 15.315g.EB04/10/19 at 04:17Jay GT4: Great reverse
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EB0799 Constans / FEL TEMPConstans, Cyzicus, AE Centenionalis, 337-350 AD.
Obverse: D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust left, globe in right hand
Reverse: FEL TEMP REP-ARATIO, Helmeted soldier, spear in left hand, walking right, head left; with his right hand he leads a small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree. The spear points downwards, between the soldier's legs. Mintmark SMKB.
References: RIC VIII 73.
Diameter: 22mm, Weight: 3.118g.EB02/04/19 at 03:01Randygeki(h2): Very nice!
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EB0800 Magnentius / WreathMagnentius, Amiens, AE3 22mm. 351-352 AD.
Obverse: D N MAGNEN-TIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right; A behind head.
Reverse: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE, two Victories supporting wreath inscribed VOT-V-MVLT-X. Mintmark AMB star.
References: RIC VIII 14; LRBC 10; Sear 18816.
Diameter: 22.5mm, Weight: 4.368g.EB01/18/19 at 18:11Enodia: Love the reverse.
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EB0798 Constans / WreathConstans, Irregular mint (barbaric imitation), AE 4, 337-350 AD.
Obverse: [D N] CONSTA-NS [P F AVG], pearl-diademed head only right.
Reverse: VOT XX MULT XXX in wreath. Irregular mint.
References:-.
Diameter: 14mm, Weight: 1.91g.EB01/18/19 at 06:25Pekka K: Irregular mint, aka barbaric imitation. Nice coin.
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EB0329 Farkhan / Fire AltarIspahbads of Tabaristan, Farkhan (Farroxan), AD 711 to 728, 1/2 dirhem.
Obverse: Head of Farkhan right, with his name in Arabic.
Reverse: Sassanian style fire altar with attendants, with the mint and date at the sides.
References: Mitchiner Islamic - 274 variety.
Diameter: 25.5mm, Weight: 1.977g.EB01/15/19 at 14:48Stkp: interesting
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EB0321 Shapur I / Fire AltarShapur I, Sassania, Billon Tdrm, 241-272 AD.
Obverse: Bust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and decorated tiara.
Reverse: Fire altar flanked by two attendants wearing diadems and mural crowns.
References: GOBL 22.
Diameter: 28mm, Weight: 13.465g.EB01/15/19 at 14:46Stkp: nice
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EB0324 Khusro II /Fire AltarKhusro II, Sassania, AR drm, 591-628 AD.
Obverse: Crowned bust of king right.
Reverse: Fire altar with two attendants.
References: GOBL 212.
Diameter: 32mm, Weight: 4.096g.EB01/15/19 at 13:58shanxi: impressive
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EB0314 Kamnaskires VIKamnaskires VI (?), Billon Tdrm, c. late first cent AD.
Obverse: Diademed bearded bust left with trident or anchor behind with star and crescent.
Reverse: Stylized head left with legends around on four sides in corrupt Greek. The rev head could be Jupiter, Herakles or an unknown successor to Kamnaskires.
References: Cf. Mitchiner ACW 703-705 variant; BMC pl. XXXIX, 3.
Diameter: 30mm, Weight: 13.207g.EB01/14/19 at 19:19Stkp: nice
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EB0260 Athena / Starfish and DolphinsSyracuse, Sicily, AE 30.
Obverse: ΣYPA, head of Athena left wearing Corinthian helmet.
Reverse: Eight rayed starfish between two dolphins.
References: SG 1189.
Diameter: 30mm, Weight: 32.55g.EB01/11/19 at 21:07Jay GT4: Nice big coin
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EB0254 Amphora / Vine leafJUDAEA, FIRST REVOLT, AE 17 prutah, 67-68 AD.
Obverse: Amphora with Hebrew legend 'year 2'.
Reverse: Vine leaf & tendril around legend 'Freedom of Zion'.
References: SGI 5639; Meshorer 153.
Diameter: 17.5mm, Weight: 2.463g.
Note: Sold.
EB01/11/19 at 16:39Canaan: nice
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EB0251 Crossed Shields / Palm treeJUDAEA, ANTONIUS FELIX, 52-60 AD, AE 16.5 Prutah, Year 14 = 54 AD.
Obverse: NERW KLAV KAICP, two crossed shields and spears.
Reverse: BRIT, six branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates; L-ID K-AI across field.
References: Hendin 652.
Diameter: 16.5mm, Weight: 2.07g.
Note: Sold.EB01/11/19 at 16:37Canaan: very nice example of the type
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EB0249 Barley / SimpulumJUDAEA, PONTIUS PILATE 23-36 AD, AE 15 (prutah ?), Year 16 of Tiberius = AD 29-30 AD.
Obverse: IOVΛIAC KAICAΡOC, three grain ears (Barley) bound together.
Reverse: TIBEΡIOY KAICAΡOC LIς, simpulum.
References: Hendin 648; SNG ANS 367; AJC II 21.
Diameter: 15.5mm, Weight: 1.891g.EB01/10/19 at 21:44Stkp: another nice one
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EB0248 Barley / PalmJUDAEA, M. AMBIBULUS, AE 16 (prutah ?), Year 39 = 9 AD.
Obverse: KAICAPOC, ear of barley turned to right.
Reverse: eight-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates, date in fields: L-AQ.
References: M. 217; H. 101; Hendin 636; Meshorer 2; RPC 4954.
Diameter: 16mm, Weight: 2.206g.
Note: Sold.EB01/10/19 at 21:43Stkp: definitely a winner
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EB0248 Barley / PalmJUDAEA, M. AMBIBULUS, AE 16 (prutah ?), Year 39 = 9 AD.
Obverse: KAICAPOC, ear of barley turned to right.
Reverse: eight-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates, date in fields: L-AQ.
References: M. 217; H. 101; Hendin 636; Meshorer 2; RPC 4954.
Diameter: 16mm, Weight: 2.206g.
Note: Sold.EB01/10/19 at 16:32okidoki: very nice 
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EB0238 Tanit / HorseCarthage, ZEUGITANA, AE 30, 241-146 BC.
Obverse: Head of Tanit left.
Reverse: Horsehead right; caduceus before.
References: SG 6520; SNG Cop 197; Müller 296.
Diameter: 30mm, Weight: 15.586g.EB01/09/19 at 22:34Stkp: Nice control mark
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EB0194 Poseidon / TridentSyracuse, Hieron II, SICILY, AE 20, 275-215 BC.
Obverse: Head of Poseidon left, hair bound in a taenia.
Reverse: IEΡ-ΩNOΣ, ornamented trident between two dolphins.
References: BMC 2.609, see SG 1223, Grose 2935.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 6.257g.EB12/06/18 at 03:03Jay GT4: Really nice
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EB0194 Poseidon / TridentSyracuse, Hieron II, SICILY, AE 20, 275-215 BC.
Obverse: Head of Poseidon left, hair bound in a taenia.
Reverse: IEΡ-ΩNOΣ, ornamented trident between two dolphins.
References: BMC 2.609, see SG 1223, Grose 2935.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 6.257g.EB12/05/18 at 14:37Stkp: nice
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EB0184 Zeus / Thunderbolt & EagleSyracuse,Timoleon, SICILY, AE 25, 345-317 BC.
Obverse: ZEYΣ EΛEYΘEΡIOΣ to left and right of head of Zeus Eleutherios right.
Reverse: Thunderbolt, eagle to right.
References: SNG Cop 729; Mionnet I, 892.
Diameter: 25.5mm, Weight: 16.099g.EB12/03/18 at 17:20Nathan P: Great example!
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EB0031 Larissa / HorseLarissa, Thessaly, AR drachm, 350-340 BC.
Obverse: Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left.
Reverse: ΛAΡIΣ-AIΩN above and beneath horse grazing right, left forefoot raised.
References: Herrmann V 5, Lorber L-III 53, SNG Cop 121, BMC 57.
Diameter: 19mm, Weight: 5.75g.EB12/02/18 at 18:52Enodia: One of the prettiest coin types of the ancient wor...
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EB0033 Persephone / AjaxOpuntia, Lokris, Quarter Stater, 369-338 BC.
Obverse: Head of Persephone right, wearing earring and necklace, head
wreathed with corn-leaves.
Reverse: OΠON-TIΩN, Ajax advancing right, holding sword and large shield; coiled serpent on shield, broken spear on ground.
References: SEAR 2330.
Diameter: 15mm, Weight: 2.76g.
Ex: Superior Stamp & Coin.EB12/02/18 at 18:49Enodia: Pretty Persephone, and i like the martial reverse ...
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EB0158 Ptolemy XII / EagleEgypt, Ptolemy XII, AR Tetradrachm. Year 29 = 52/51 BC, Paphos Mint.
Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy XII right, aegis at neck.
Reverse: ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, palm branch over shoulder, IKΘ over headdress of Isis in left field, ΠA in right field.
References: Svoronos 1839; SNG Cop 396; BMC 35-36.
Diameter: 25.5mm, Weight: 14.471g.EB12/02/18 at 18:47Enodia: Nice coin, with a delicately rendered portrait.
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EB0169 Nike / ZeusThe Bretti, BRUTTIUM, AE 20, 215-205 BC.
Obverse: NIKA, Diademed head of Nike left, ear of barley behind her head.
Reverse: BΡETTIΩN, Zeus, naked, striding right, hurling thunderbolt, star between his legs, cornucopiae in right field.
References: BMC 98; SNG Morcom 354; SNG ANS 60-66; cf Sear Greece 705.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 5.305g.EB12/02/18 at 00:34Jay GT4: Love these southern brozes
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EB0148 Parthamaspates / ArcherParthamaspates 116 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Bust left with short beard wearing tiara with ear flaps decorated on side with crescents and star; earring visible; diadem with loop and two wide ends plus pendent beaded decoration falling from tiara with diadem tails.
Reverse: Archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram #26 (AT); archer's seat represented as horizontal line, five horizontal bars to throne back. 7-line legend.
References: Shore 423, Sell. 81.1.
Diameter: 20.5mm, Weight: 3.312g.EB11/29/18 at 06:53quadrans: Interesting piece..
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EB0061 Artemis / BullIonian Islands, Island of Ikaros, Oenoe AR Drachm. 3rd century BC.
Obverse: Head of Artemis ¾ right.
Reverse: IONAI below bull butting right.
References: Sear 4620.
Diameter: 16mm, Weight: 3.465g.EB11/28/18 at 08:00Pharsalos: Beautiful!
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EB0140 Vonones II / ArcherVonones II 51 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Helmeted bust facing with short beard wearing diadem with loops at both sides; helmet with ornamentation (horns ?) and ear flaps. Royal wart on forehead; at each side six-pointed stars; border of dots.
Reverse: Beardless archer, seated right on throne; in right hand bow, below bow monogram #26 (AT); somewhat blundered 7-line Greek legend.
References: Shore 368, Sell. 67.1.
Diameter: 19.5mm, Weight: 3.754g.EB11/28/18 at 07:09quadrans: Nice one
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EB0140 Vonones II / ArcherVonones II 51 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Helmeted bust facing with short beard wearing diadem with loops at both sides; helmet with ornamentation (horns ?) and ear flaps. Royal wart on forehead; at each side six-pointed stars; border of dots.
Reverse: Beardless archer, seated right on throne; in right hand bow, below bow monogram #26 (AT); somewhat blundered 7-line Greek legend.
References: Shore 368, Sell. 67.1.
Diameter: 19.5mm, Weight: 3.754g.EB11/27/18 at 14:49shanxi: nice facing bust
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EB0132 Phraates IV / King and AthenaPhraates IV 38-2 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, Seleucia mint.
Obverse: Diademed and draped bust left, wart on forehead.
Reverse: Phraates seated right on throne, Athena standing left before him, presenting diadem and holding scepter.
References: Sell. 52.5.
Diameter: 27mm, Weight: 10.783g.EB11/27/18 at 03:08Robert L3: Quite a nice example of the type. Congrats.
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EB0106 Demetrius II / EagleDemetrius II, Tyre, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, 145-140 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head of king right.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTΡIOY, Eagle standing left, wings closed, palm over shoulder, ΓΠΡ monogram between legs. A over ΡE and Tyre monogram on club in left field, A ΣY monogram above ΓΠΡ in right field.
References: See the following for ΔΠΡ in right field: BMC (2nd reign) 4; Rouvier 1928; Babelon (Rois de Syrie), 1181; Mionnet V, 583.
Diameter: 27mm, Weight: 13.81g.EB11/23/18 at 06:59quadrans: Great piece ..I like it..
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EB0106 Demetrius II / EagleDemetrius II, Tyre, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, 145-140 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head of king right.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTΡIOY, Eagle standing left, wings closed, palm over shoulder, ΓΠΡ monogram between legs. A over ΡE and Tyre monogram on club in left field, A ΣY monogram above ΓΠΡ in right field.
References: See the following for ΔΠΡ in right field: BMC (2nd reign) 4; Rouvier 1928; Babelon (Rois de Syrie), 1181; Mionnet V, 583.
Diameter: 27mm, Weight: 13.81g.EB11/23/18 at 05:35Canaan: amazing collection of Tetras congrats!!!
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EB0091 Zeus / AthenaSeleukia, Seleukos I, SELEUKID EMPIRE, AR Tetradrachm, 305-280 BC.
Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY, Athena Promachos, brandishing spear in right hand and holding shield on left arm, in quadriga drawn by elephants right.
References: Cf. SC 130-133, BMC 33.
Diameter: 27mm, Weight: 16.251g.EB11/23/18 at 02:29jimbomar: Nice!
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EB0091 Zeus / AthenaSeleukia, Seleukos I, SELEUKID EMPIRE, AR Tetradrachm, 305-280 BC.
Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY, Athena Promachos, brandishing spear in right hand and holding shield on left arm, in quadriga drawn by elephants right.
References: Cf. SC 130-133, BMC 33.
Diameter: 27mm, Weight: 16.251g.EB11/22/18 at 21:26Canaan: very interesting issue and a very nice coin!!!
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EB0089 Herakles / ZeusKingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, AR tetradrachm. Posthumous issue, year 26 = 187-188 BC.
Obverse: Head of Herakles right in lionskin headdress.
Reverse: AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre, right leg drawn back. AΣ over date K :Csquare: in left field, rectangular Seleukid countermark of anchor to right.
References: SNG Israel 1235, Price 2901.
Diameter: 32mm, Weight: 16.55g.EB11/22/18 at 17:12Stkp: Interesting with the countermark
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EB0084 Herakles / ZeusAlexander III, Babylon, MACEDONIA, AR Tetradrachm, 325-317 BC.
Obverse: Head of Herakles wearing lionskin headdress right.
Reverse: AΛEΞANΔΡOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ to right and beneath Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; M in left field, ΛY beneath chair above the strut.
References: Price 3692; Mueller 1272.
Diameter: 25.5mm Weight: 17.202g. Axis: 240°.EB11/22/18 at 11:28David Atherton: Nice toning.
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EB0082 Persian king or hero / Grand PianoPERSIA. Achaemenid Empire. Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II. AR 1/2 Siglos ca. 420-375 BC.
Obverse: Persian king or hero right, in kneeling-running stance, holding dagger and bow, dotted baseline.
Reverse: Oblong incuse punch.
References: -.
Diameter: 16mm, Weight: 5.334g.EB11/22/18 at 03:48Robert L3: Grand Piano...LOL. Nice coin!
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EB0945 Zeno / VictoryZeno 474-491, AU Solidus, Constantinople Mint.
Obverse: D N ZENO PERP AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy.
Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGGG and officina letter Γ, Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross, star in right field. Mintmark CONOB.
References: RIC X 910.
Diameter: 20.5mm, Weight: 4.435g.EB11/20/18 at 17:21okidoki: Congrats very nice
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EB0059 Bee / StagEphesos, IONIA, drachm, ca.405-325 BC.
Obverse: Bee, E-Φ to left and right.
Reverse: Stag standing right, palm tree in background, ΠγPPAΛIΩN to right.
References: SNG Cop 283ff. Note: There are almost 1,000 known varieties of the bronze and silver bee/stag coin types with unpublished types appearing every year.
Diameter: 18mm, Weight: 4.062g.EB11/17/18 at 20:02EB: EB, get it?
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EB0059 Bee / StagEphesos, IONIA, drachm, ca.405-325 BC.
Obverse: Bee, E-Φ to left and right.
Reverse: Stag standing right, palm tree in background, ΠγPPAΛIΩN to right.
References: SNG Cop 283ff. Note: There are almost 1,000 known varieties of the bronze and silver bee/stag coin types with unpublished types appearing every year.
Diameter: 18mm, Weight: 4.062g.EB11/17/18 at 15:20Jay GT4: Excellent Bee
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EB0061 Artemis / BullIonian Islands, Island of Ikaros, Oenoe AR Drachm. 3rd century BC.
Obverse: Head of Artemis ¾ right.
Reverse: IONAI below bull butting right.
References: Sear 4620.
Diameter: 16mm, Weight: 3.465g.EB11/17/18 at 15:20Jay GT4: Powerful depiction of the bull
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EB0045 Forepart of wolf / Large AArgos, Argolis. Circa 3rd Century BC. AR Hemidrachm.
Obverse: Forepart of wolf left.
Reverse: Large A in incuse square; I-E-Ρ-Ω-NO-Σ, eagle standing right below.
References: SNG Cop 42; Grose 6549.
Diameter: 15mm, Weight: 2.477g.EB11/14/18 at 00:16quadrans: Nice one
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EB0041 Athena / OwlATTICA, Athens. AR Tetradrachm, ca 153-133 BC.
Obverse: Head of Athena right, wearing single-pendant earring and triple crested Attic helmet decorated with Pegasos and floral pattern.
Reverse: A-ΘE HΛI-EΠI OΔR-ΓENH ΣΩΣAN ΔPOΣ in five lines across fields, Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora, eagle on thunderbolt in left field, Λ on amphora.
References: -.
Diameter: 29mm, Weight: 16.535g.EB11/13/18 at 22:44Jay GT4: Great
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EB1031 Bull / Incuse BullGreek, Italy, Sybaris Nomos 550-510 BC.
Obverse: VM in exergue, bull standing left on dotted exergual line, head reverted.
Reverse: Incuse bull standing right on dotted exergual line, head reverted.
References: SNG Cop 1388; SNG ANS 828ff; Gorini pg. 10, 5-6.
Diameter: 28.5mm, Weight: 8.03g.
Ex: Miguel Munoz Collection.EB11/12/18 at 21:32Jay GT4: Love these. Great archaic Italian coin
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EB1031 Bull / Incuse BullGreek, Italy, Sybaris Nomos 550-510 BC.
Obverse: VM in exergue, bull standing left on dotted exergual line, head reverted.
Reverse: Incuse bull standing right on dotted exergual line, head reverted.
References: SNG Cop 1388; SNG ANS 828ff; Gorini pg. 10, 5-6.
Diameter: 28.5mm, Weight: 8.03g.
Ex: Miguel Munoz Collection.EB11/12/18 at 17:56okidoki: great example,
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EB0033 Persephone / AjaxOpuntia, Lokris, Quarter Stater, 369-338 BC.
Obverse: Head of Persephone right, wearing earring and necklace, head
wreathed with corn-leaves.
Reverse: OΠON-TIΩN, Ajax advancing right, holding sword and large shield; coiled serpent on shield, broken spear on ground.
References: SEAR 2330.
Diameter: 15mm, Weight: 2.76g.
Ex: Superior Stamp & Coin.EB11/12/18 at 13:34Mat: Beautiful coin!
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EB1025 Galba / PaxGalba 68-69 AD, AE dupondius.
Obverse: IMP SER GALBA CAES AVG TRP, laureate head right.
Reverse: PA--X AV--GVST S--C, Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.
References: RIC I 370; BMCRE 124; Cohen 155.
Diameter: 29mm, Weight: 14.13g.
Ex: Superior Stamp & Coin.EB11/11/18 at 23:41Jay GT4: Great coin, love the patina
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EB1020 Hercules / ProwRoman Republic, Circa 225-217 BC. Aes Grave cast Quadrans.
Obverse: Head of Hercules left, wearing lion’s skin headdress, three pellets behind; all on raised disk.
Reverse: Prow of galley right, three dots below; all on raised disk.
References: Thurlow-Vecchi 54; Crawford 35/4; Haeberlin pl. 18, 1-9.
Diameter: 41mm, Weight: 60.35g.EB11/11/18 at 19:28quadrans: Another nice piece 
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EB1019 Horse Head & PelletsRoman Republic, Circa 275-270 BC. Æ Aes Grave Cast Triens.
Obverse: Horse head right; [four pellets below].
Reverse: Horse head left; [four pellets below].
References: Thurlow-Vecchi 10; Crawford 18/3; Haeberlin pl. 36, 1-5.
Diameter: 47.5mm, Weight: 97.26g.EB11/11/18 at 16:46quadrans: Another nice piece
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EB1017 Boar & PelletsRoman Republic Circa 275-270 BC. Æ Aes Grave cast Quadrans.
Obverse: Boar running right; three pellets below.
Reverse: Boar running left; three pellets below.
References: Thurlow-Vecchi 11; Crawford 18/4; Haeberlin pl. 36, 6-11.
Diameter: 42.5mm, Weight: 79.42g.EB11/11/18 at 15:54quadrans: Great coin , and details,
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EB1017 Boar & PelletsRoman Republic Circa 275-270 BC. Æ Aes Grave cast Quadrans.
Obverse: Boar running right; three pellets below.
Reverse: Boar running left; three pellets below.
References: Thurlow-Vecchi 11; Crawford 18/4; Haeberlin pl. 36, 6-11.
Diameter: 42.5mm, Weight: 79.42g.EB11/11/18 at 15:39shanxi: Congrats, great piece
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EB0998 Romanus I / LegendRomanus I. AE Follis. 913-959 AD. Constantinople.
Obverse: RWMAN bASILEVS RWM, crowned, bearded, facing bust of Romanus, wearing loros (not chlamys), holding labarum and cross on globe.
Reverse: RWMA - N EN QEW bA - SILEVS RW - MAIWN, legend in four lines.
References: SB 1760 overstruck on 1729.
Diameter: 29mm, Weight: 9.37g.EB11/09/18 at 05:14quadrans: Interesting piece...
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EB0946 Theodosius II / MonogramTheodosius II 402-450 AD, AE 4, Constantinople mint, Struck AD 445-450.
Obverse: D N THEODO_SIVS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: Monogram of Theodosius in wreath, CON below.
References: LRBC 2245.
Diameter: 13.5mm, Weight: 1.131g.EB11/09/18 at 05:14quadrans: Nice piece..
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EB0945 Zeno / VictoryZeno 474-491, AU Solidus, Constantinople Mint.
Obverse: D N ZENO PERP AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy.
Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGGG and officina letter Γ, Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross, star in right field. Mintmark CONOB.
References: RIC X 910.
Diameter: 20.5mm, Weight: 4.435g.EB11/07/18 at 02:14Jay GT4: Nice piece
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EB1016 Christ / Ivan & MichaelBulgaria, Second Empire, Ivan Alexander & Michael Asen, 1331-1355, AR Grosch.
Obverse: Christ standing facing before seat, arms raised, IX-XC and monograms across field.
Reverse: Ivan and Michael standing facing, each holding cruciform scepter and holding between them a staff topped with banner; monograms across field; stars flanking base of staff.
References: -.
Diameter: 17mm, Weight: 0.7g.EB11/06/18 at 15:08Stkp: Nice
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EB0996 Leo VI / LegendLeo VI, AE Follis, Constantinople.
Obverse: LEON bASILEVS ROM, crowned bust facing with short beard, wearing chlamys, holding akakia.
Reverse: LEON / EN QEO BA / SILEVS R / OMEON in four lines.
References: SB 1729.
Diameter: 28.5mm, Weight: 7.052g.EB11/04/18 at 21:13quadrans: Nice piece..
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EB0621 Antoninus Pius / TempleAntoninus Pius 138-161 AD, AE Drachm of Alexandria. Year 17 = 153-154 AD.
Obv: V _ AVT K T AI AΔPI ANTWNINOC CEVE, laurate and bearded bust right of Antoninus Pius.
Rev: Altar (Temple) of Caesareum (or Agathodaimon) as seen from the front, with six columns, garlanded front, set on two-tiered base, fire altar (pyre of burning pinecones) atop, aplustre (aphlaston) at each corner, Z in exergue and across L-I ( LIZ = year 17 ).
References: Dattari 3011, Emmett 1448-17.
Diameter: 38mm, Weight: 28.302 grams.
EB11/02/18 at 12:41okidoki: great example, rare reverse
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EB0647 Gallienus / SeleneGallienus, 253-268 AD, AE tetradrachm of Alexandria, year 15 (267/8 AD).
Obverse: AVT K Π ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC CEB, Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: Diademed draped bust of Selene right, regnal year LIE to left, large upright crescent [and palm branch?] right.
References: Milne 4157; Emmett 3834(15).
Diameter: 21mm Weight: 8.81gEB10/31/18 at 22:58*Alex: Great portraits.
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EB0629 Faustina II / TycheFaustina II, Billon Tetradrachm of Alexandria. Year 15 (or 16) of Antoninus Pius = 151-152.
Obv: FAVCTINA CEBACTH, draped bust right.
Rev: IE-L (or IC-L) Tyche standing front, head turned right (her left), holding rudder in right hand and Nike in left.
References: Dattari 3270 sim.
Diameter: 23mm, Weight: 13.399 grams.
EB10/31/18 at 22:57*Alex: Nice Faustina.
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EB0621 Antoninus Pius / TempleAntoninus Pius 138-161 AD, AE Drachm of Alexandria. Year 17 = 153-154 AD.
Obv: V _ AVT K T AI AΔPI ANTWNINOC CEVE, laurate and bearded bust right of Antoninus Pius.
Rev: Altar (Temple) of Caesareum (or Agathodaimon) as seen from the front, with six columns, garlanded front, set on two-tiered base, fire altar (pyre of burning pinecones) atop, aplustre (aphlaston) at each corner, Z in exergue and across L-I ( LIZ = year 17 ).
References: Dattari 3011, Emmett 1448-17.
Diameter: 38mm, Weight: 28.302 grams.
EB10/31/18 at 22:55*Alex: Great coin. I like this one a lot.
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EB0855 Aurelian / SkeletonAurelian 270-275, tinned AE Antoninianus, Rome mint, 274-275 AD.
Obverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: Skeleton looming over terrified trick-or-treater (erroneously listed in the references as ORIENS AVG, Sol walking right, holding laurel branch and bow, treading down an enemy, B in left field, mintmark XXIR).
References: RIC 54, Cohen 159, Sear 11569.
Diameter: 23mm, Weight: 4.444g.EB10/31/18 at 20:27EB: Boo!
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EB0030 Pegasos / AthenaAKARNANIA, Leukas, AR Stater, 480-420 BC.
Obverse: Pegasos, with straight (?) wing flying right; Λ below.
Reverse: Helmeted head of Athena right within incuse square.
References: -.
Diameter: 22.5mm, Weight: 8.277g.EB10/28/18 at 04:42Jay GT4: Nice early stater
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EB0017 Persephone / NikeSyracuse Agathokles, SICILY, AR tetradrachm, 305-289 BC.
Obverse: KOΡAΣ, Head of Persephone right in wreath of corn.
Reverse: AΓAΘOKΛEIOΣ, Nike standing right, erecting trophy, hammer in her right hand, triskeles rotating right in lower left field.
References: Sear 974; BAR Issue 23; Hoover HGC 1536.
Diameter: 26.5mm, Weight: 17.05g.EB10/22/18 at 22:45Jay GT4: Great reverse
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EB0937 Cleopatra VII / Eagle Cleopatra VII, Alexandreia mint, 51-30 BC.
Obverse: Diademed & draped bust right.
Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, cornucopiae in left field, M (denomination=40) in right field.
References: Svoronos 1872, SNG Cop 422.
Diameter: 21mm, Weight: 8.2g.
Ex: Numismatic Art and Ancient CoinsEB10/21/18 at 21:10David Atherton: Very nice!
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EB0015 Biga / HareMessana, SICILY, AR tetradrachm, 478-476 BC.
Obverse: Mule driven biga right, olive leaf in exergue.
Reverse: Hare running right, dot below, legend around.
References: Caltabiano-71 (same reverse die).
Diameter: 26.5mm, Weight: 17.35g.
Ex: Ariagno Collection.EB10/21/18 at 14:07Stkp: very nice
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EB0925 Cleopatra VII / EagleCleopatra VII, Alexandreia mint, 51-30 BC.
Obverse: Diademed and draped bust right.
Reverse: BACIΛIC[CHC KΛEO]ΠATPAC, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left, Πto right.
References: Svoronos 1871; Weiser 183; SNG Copenhagen 419–21; Noeske 380–2; BMC 4–5.
Diameter: 26.5mm, Weight: 20.64g.
Ex: Numismatic Art and Ancient Coins
Note: Sold.EB10/20/18 at 06:46quadrans: Interesting piece..
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EB0940 Ptolemy IV, Zeus / EaglePtolemy IV 221-205 BC, AE 42.
Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right.
Reverse: PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, cornucopia before, DELTA IOTA between legs.
References: Svoronos 1129.
Diameter: 42mm, Weight: 68.34g.EB10/20/18 at 04:16Canaan: This one is the most handsom and hanfull
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EB0943 Ptolemy III, Zeus / EaglePtolemy III Euergetes 246-221 BC, AE 42.
Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right.
Reverse: PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopiae tied with fillet before, CHI-RHO monogram between legs.
References: Svoronos 964.
Diameter: 42.5mm, Weight: 70.26g.
Ex: Numismatic Art and Ancient CoinsEB10/20/18 at 04:15Canaan: Nice find!!!
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EB0925 Cleopatra VII / EagleCleopatra VII, Alexandreia mint, 51-30 BC.
Obverse: Diademed and draped bust right.
Reverse: BACIΛIC[CHC KΛEO]ΠATPAC, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left, Πto right.
References: Svoronos 1871; Weiser 183; SNG Copenhagen 419–21; Noeske 380–2; BMC 4–5.
Diameter: 26.5mm, Weight: 20.64g.
Ex: Numismatic Art and Ancient Coins
Note: Sold.EB10/20/18 at 04:14Canaan: Very nice!!!
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EB0923 Ptolemy III, Zeus / EaglePtolemy III, Euergetes (246 - 221 BC), AE 36, Hemidrachm.
Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right.
Reverse: PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopiae tied with fillet before, monogram between legs.
References: SNG Cop 173.
Diameter: 36mm, Weight: 30.96g.EB10/20/18 at 02:49Jay GT4: Great coin
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EB0941 Ptolemy IV, Zeus / EaglePtolemy IV 221-205 BC, AE 42 (drachm).
Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right.
Reverse: PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS, eagle standing right on thunderbolt, cornucopia before, DELTA IOTA between legs.
References: Sear (SG) 7841, Svoronos 1125, SNG Cop 199, BMC 108.
Diameter: 42mm, Weight: 67.21g.
Ex: Superior Stamp & CoinEB10/20/18 at 02:49Jay GT4: Massive
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EB0943 Ptolemy III, Zeus / EaglePtolemy III Euergetes 246-221 BC, AE 42.
Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right.
Reverse: PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopiae tied with fillet before, CHI-RHO monogram between legs.
References: Svoronos 964.
Diameter: 42.5mm, Weight: 70.26g.
Ex: Numismatic Art and Ancient CoinsEB10/20/18 at 02:48Jay GT4: Huge! Love it
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EB0925 Cleopatra VII / EagleCleopatra VII, Alexandreia mint, 51-30 BC.
Obverse: Diademed and draped bust right.
Reverse: BACIΛIC[CHC KΛEO]ΠATPAC, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left, Πto right.
References: Svoronos 1871; Weiser 183; SNG Copenhagen 419–21; Noeske 380–2; BMC 4–5.
Diameter: 26.5mm, Weight: 20.64g.
Ex: Numismatic Art and Ancient Coins
Note: Sold.EB10/20/18 at 02:48Jay GT4: Great find!
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EB0891 Constantius II / FEL TEMPConstantius II 337-361, AE 3, Siscia 348-350 AD.
Obverse: DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Emperor holding labarum and phoenix, standing on galley piloted by Victory. Mintmark BSIS [symbol 2] (like a retrograde R).
References: RIC VIII Siscia 243.
Diameter: 19.5mm, Weight: 2.012g.EB10/17/18 at 06:29Randygeki(h2): neat coin
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EB0904 Athena / BullThurium, stater, ca 350 BC.
Obverse: Head of Athena right, in crested helmet decorated with Skylla.
Reverse: ΘOYΡIΩN, bull butting right (on double exergual line); I above, [dolphin? in ex].
References: -.
Diameter: 20.5mm, Weight: 6.58g.EB10/16/18 at 21:48Jay GT4: Powerful bull
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EB0861 Probus / Victory from JupiterProbus 276-282, AE Antoninianus, "Antioch mint" - see note below.
Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: CLEMENTIA TEMP, Probus standing right, holding sceptre, receiving Victory from Jupiter standing left. Officina letter Γ dot in lower centre. Mintmark XXI.
References: RIC 922, Γ; Sear 11961.
Diameter: 21mm, Weight: 3.3g.
Note from Barnaba6:
This coin is not from Antioch (as RIC indicates) but from the 4th oriental mint active during Probus' reign - see article by S. Estiot: "L’Empereur et l’usurpateur: un 4e atelier oriental sous Probus"; Spink, London, 2015. EB10/15/18 at 14:32EB: Thanks Barnaba6
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EB0861 Probus / Victory from JupiterProbus 276-282, AE Antoninianus, "Antioch mint" - see note below.
Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: CLEMENTIA TEMP, Probus standing right, holding sceptre, receiving Victory from Jupiter standing left. Officina letter Γ dot in lower centre. Mintmark XXI.
References: RIC 922, Γ; Sear 11961.
Diameter: 21mm, Weight: 3.3g.
Note from Barnaba6:
This coin is not from Antioch (as RIC indicates) but from the 4th oriental mint active during Probus' reign - see article by S. Estiot: "L’Empereur et l’usurpateur: un 4e atelier oriental sous Probus"; Spink, London, 2015. EB10/15/18 at 14:03Barnaba6: This coin is not from Antioch (as RIC indicates) b...
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EB0007 Youth on horseback / Taras on dolphinTarentum, CALABRIA, AR Nomos, 281-272 BC.
Obverse: Naked youth on horseback right crowning himself; IΩ behind, ZAΛO and Ionic capital below.
Reverse: Taras astride dolphin, holding distaff and akrostolion; AN behind.
References: VLASTO 803, Evans VII, G1; SNG France 1924-25; Cote 420 and McGill II, 87-89.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 6.602g.EB10/14/18 at 03:40EB: Thanks Enodia, updated accordingly.
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EB0010 Youth on horseback / Taras on dolphinTarentum, CALABRIA, AR Nomos, 272-235 BC.
Obverse: Youth on horseback left crowning horse; ΦΙΛΩ/ΤΑΣ in two lines below, ΔΙ above.
Reverse: Taras on dolphin left, holding kantharos and distaff; cock behind.
References: VLASTO 847, SNG France 2009, SNG ANS 1176, Evans VIII, A11 and McGill II, 96.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 6.123g.EB10/14/18 at 03:38EB: Thanks Enodia, updated accordingly.
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EB0007 Youth on horseback / Taras on dolphinTarentum, CALABRIA, AR Nomos, 281-272 BC.
Obverse: Naked youth on horseback right crowning himself; IΩ behind, ZAΛO and Ionic capital below.
Reverse: Taras astride dolphin, holding distaff and akrostolion; AN behind.
References: VLASTO 803, Evans VII, G1; SNG France 1924-25; Cote 420 and McGill II, 87-89.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 6.602g.EB10/13/18 at 18:55Enodia: Very nice! Also Evans VII, G1; SNG France 1924-25;...
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EB0006 Nymph / Man-headed bullNeapolis, CAMPANIA, AR Nomos/2 drm., 300-281 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head of nymph left, wearing earring and necklace.
Reverse: Man-headed bull walking left, crowned by Nike above flying left.
References: Cf. GROSE 269,3 (also see SNG ANS 350-381).
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 7.312g.EB10/13/18 at 18:47okidoki: very nice
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EB0010 Youth on horseback / Taras on dolphinTarentum, CALABRIA, AR Nomos, 272-235 BC.
Obverse: Youth on horseback left crowning horse; ΦΙΛΩ/ΤΑΣ in two lines below, ΔΙ above.
Reverse: Taras on dolphin left, holding kantharos and distaff; cock behind.
References: VLASTO 847, SNG France 2009, SNG ANS 1176, Evans VIII, A11 and McGill II, 96.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 6.123g.EB10/13/18 at 18:31Enodia: A nice one, well centered. I think it may be Vlast...
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EB0006 Nymph / Man-headed bullNeapolis, CAMPANIA, AR Nomos/2 drm., 300-281 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head of nymph left, wearing earring and necklace.
Reverse: Man-headed bull walking left, crowned by Nike above flying left.
References: Cf. GROSE 269,3 (also see SNG ANS 350-381).
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 7.312g.EB10/13/18 at 18:13Enodia: Nice coin, great reverse!
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EB0899 Julian II / BullJulian II, AE 1, Arles 360-363 AD.
Obverse: DN FL CL IVLI-ANVS PF AVG, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: SECVRITAS REIPVB, bull standing right, two stars above, in right field an eagle standing right on wreath, head left, holding wreath in beak. Mintmark PCONST.
References: RIC VIII Arles 318.
Diameter: 26.5mm, Weight: 6.501g.EB10/13/18 at 15:49Stkp: I always liked these
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EB0006 Nymph / Man-headed bullNeapolis, CAMPANIA, AR Nomos/2 drm., 300-281 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head of nymph left, wearing earring and necklace.
Reverse: Man-headed bull walking left, crowned by Nike above flying left.
References: Cf. GROSE 269,3 (also see SNG ANS 350-381).
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 7.312g.EB10/12/18 at 14:11Pharsalos: Beautiful dies! Very nice coin.
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EB0858 Probus / MarsProbus 276-282, AE Antoninianus, Ticinum mint, 279 AD.
Obverse: VIRTVS PROBI AVG, helmeted, radiate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
Reverse: MARTI PACIF, Mars walking left, holding olive branch, spear and shield, I left - star right; QXXI in exergue.
References: RIC 472.
Diameter: 23mm, Weight: 3.702g.EB10/08/18 at 11:24okidoki: excellent obverse
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EB0803 Constantius II / FEL TEMPConstantius II, AE23, Constantinople 348-351.
Obverse: DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, soldier spearing fallen horseman, who turns toward him with upraised hand, Γ to left. Mintmark CONSE star.
References: RIC VIII 82.
Diameter: 23mm, Weight: 5.51g.EB10/03/18 at 04:51Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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EB0744 Constantius I / MonetaConstantius I 293-305, AE Follis, Aquileia 301 AD.
Obverse: CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, laureate head right.
Reverse: SACR MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR, Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae. V in right field. Mintmark AQΓ.
References: RIC VI Aquileia 34a.
Diameter: 28mm, Weight: 8.936g.EB09/28/18 at 01:58Jay GT4: Great coin. Congrats
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