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MACEDON Republican period. First Meris. Circa 167-149 BC. AR TetradrachmMACEDON (Roman Protectorate), Republican period. First Meris. Circa 167-149 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.80 g, 12h). Amphipolis mint. Diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder; all in the center of a Macedonian shield / Club right; monogram above, two monograms below; all within oak wreath; thunderbolt to left. Prokopov, Silver, Group II.A, 275 (O67/R224); HGC 3, 1103. Toned. Good VF.Mark R109/30/22 at 11:18Anaximander: Oooh! Lovely toning and detail.
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Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BCPTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 17.06 g, 11h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Arados mint. Struck circa 320/19-315 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, legs crossed; AP (civic) monogram in left field. Price 3426 (Byblos). Lightly toned, underlying luster, slightly off center. EF.Mark R109/29/22 at 17:06Mark R1: Thanks guys. I'm glad you like it. I was attr...
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Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BCPTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 17.06 g, 11h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Arados mint. Struck circa 320/19-315 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, legs crossed; AP (civic) monogram in left field. Price 3426 (Byblos). Lightly toned, underlying luster, slightly off center. EF.Mark R109/28/22 at 22:48Anaximander: Exceptional strike.
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Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BCPTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 17.06 g, 11h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Arados mint. Struck circa 320/19-315 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, legs crossed; AP (civic) monogram in left field. Price 3426 (Byblos). Lightly toned, underlying luster, slightly off center. EF.Mark R109/28/22 at 21:26Enodia: Sharp details, nice coin!
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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos II Kallinikos. 246-225 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 16.53 g, 10h). SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos II Kallinikos. 246-225 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 16.53 g, 10h). In the types of Alexander III of Macedon. Susa mint.Mark R106/30/22 at 23:54Jay GT4: Wonderful
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MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-400 BC. AR Obol (12mm, 0.79 g, 5h)MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-400 BC. AR Obol (12mm, 0.79 g, 5h)Mark R106/30/22 at 18:51Anaximander: A super-nice obol! Superb design & strike. Surface...
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IONIA, Erythrai. 5th century BC. AR Trihemiobol IONIA, Erythrai. 5th century BC. AR Trihemiobol (11.5mm, 1.34 g). Pegasos advancing right; helmet to upper left / Rosette pattern within incuse square. SNG Kayhan 1286 var. (A on obv.); Traité II 1975. Partial find patina, some roughness. VF.Mark R106/20/22 at 22:45Mark R1: Thanks!
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IONIA, Erythrai. 5th century BC. AR Trihemiobol IONIA, Erythrai. 5th century BC. AR Trihemiobol (11.5mm, 1.34 g). Pegasos advancing right; helmet to upper left / Rosette pattern within incuse square. SNG Kayhan 1286 var. (A on obv.); Traité II 1975. Partial find patina, some roughness. VF.Mark R106/20/22 at 17:21Virgil H: Very nice
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KYRENAICA, Kyrene. temp. Magas. Circa 294-275 BC. AR Didrachm
KYRENAICA, Kyrene. temp. Magas. Circa 294-275 BC. AR Didrachm (19mm, 7.66 g, 11h). Head of Zeus Karneios left / Silphion plant; star to upper right. BMC 234–7 var. (head right); SNG Copenhagen 1236 var. (same). Struck on a compact flan. VF.Mark R106/20/22 at 17:15Mark R1: Thanks so much!
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KYRENAICA, Kyrene. temp. Magas. Circa 294-275 BC. AR Didrachm
KYRENAICA, Kyrene. temp. Magas. Circa 294-275 BC. AR Didrachm (19mm, 7.66 g, 11h). Head of Zeus Karneios left / Silphion plant; star to upper right. BMC 234–7 var. (head right); SNG Copenhagen 1236 var. (same). Struck on a compact flan. VF.Mark R106/20/22 at 17:04Enodia: Lovely coin!
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LESBOS, Unattributed Koinon mint. Circa 510-480 BC. AR Double Shekel – Stater (19mm, 11.10 g)LESBOS, Unattributed Koinon mint. Circa 510-480 BC. AR Double Shekel – Stater (19mm, 11.10 g). Confronted calves’ heads; tree between / Rough incuse square. Lazzarini, Contribution, Series III; HGC 6, 1076. Toned, some porosity. VF.
Ex Alexandre Carathéodory Pasha (1833-1906) Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 351, 20 May 2015), lot 255.
Mark R106/09/22 at 11:21Anaximander: Ancient and anepigraphic. What's not to like?
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THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 356-342 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 6.04 g, 12h). THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 356-342 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 6.04 g, 12h). Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left, with hair in ampyx / Horse standing right, preparing to lie down. Lorber, Hoard, Group L-III, 43 (same obv. die); BCD Thessaly II 315; HGC 4, 454. Toned, light scratch on reverse. Good VF.
Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 338, 5 November 2014), lot 45 corr. (incorrect date listed).Mark R106/09/22 at 11:20Anaximander: Such a lovely coin. Such fine strikes, high relief...
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MYSIA, Pergamon. Late 2nd - early 1st centuries BC.MYSIA, Pergamon. Late 2nd - early 1st centuries BC. Æ (16mm, 2.75 g, 12h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing facing on palm frond; monograms flanking. SNG Arikantürk 957; SNG BN 1913. Dark brown surfaces. Good VF.Mark R105/25/22 at 01:14Virgil H: Very nice
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33mm, 16.90 g, 12h).BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33mm, 16.90 g, 12h). Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear / The Dioskouroi, holding palm fronds and spears, on horses rearing right; monogram in lower right field. Bopearachchi 6T; HGC 12, 131. Light porosity, a few marks, flan crack. Good VF.Mark R105/23/22 at 09:01Timestheus: Not my collection area. But just beautiful. I like...
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LESBOS, Unattributed Koinon mint. Circa 510-480 BC. AR Double Shekel – Stater (19mm, 11.10 g)LESBOS, Unattributed Koinon mint. Circa 510-480 BC. AR Double Shekel – Stater (19mm, 11.10 g). Confronted calves’ heads; tree between / Rough incuse square. Lazzarini, Contribution, Series III; HGC 6, 1076. Toned, some porosity. VF.
Ex Alexandre Carathéodory Pasha (1833-1906) Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 351, 20 May 2015), lot 255.
Mark R105/22/22 at 22:19Jay GT4: Nice archaic piece
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33mm, 16.90 g, 12h).BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33mm, 16.90 g, 12h). Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear / The Dioskouroi, holding palm fronds and spears, on horses rearing right; monogram in lower right field. Bopearachchi 6T; HGC 12, 131. Light porosity, a few marks, flan crack. Good VF.Mark R105/22/22 at 22:17Jay GT4: Great acquisition
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Antigonos I Monophthalmos. As Strategos of Asia, 320-306/5 BC, or king, 306/5-301 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 4.16 g, 12h)KINGS of MACEDON. Antigonos I Monophthalmos. As Strategos of Asia, 320-306/5 BC, or king, 306/5-301 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 4.16 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Kolophon mint. Struck circa 310-301 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, crescent leftward; Π below throne. Price 1813. Toned, some light scratches in field on reverse. Good VF.
From the W. Hansen Collection.Mark R105/22/22 at 22:17Jay GT4: Wow Mark, great coin
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THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 356-342 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 6.04 g, 12h). THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 356-342 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 6.04 g, 12h). Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left, with hair in ampyx / Horse standing right, preparing to lie down. Lorber, Hoard, Group L-III, 43 (same obv. die); BCD Thessaly II 315; HGC 4, 454. Toned, light scratch on reverse. Good VF.
Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 338, 5 November 2014), lot 45 corr. (incorrect date listed).Mark R102/25/22 at 01:52Curtis JJ: Fantastic coin with fantastic provenance!
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CAMPANIA, Neapolis. Circa 300 BC. AR Nomos (18mm, 7.39 g, 4h).CAMPANIA, Neapolis. Circa 300 BC. AR Nomos (18mm, 7.39 g, 4h). Head of nymph right; [X behind neck] / Man-headed bull walking right; above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull's head; Θ below, ethnic on raised exergual line. Sambon 476; HN Italy 579. Lightly toned, a little off center, trace deposits on obverse, scratches on reverse. Good VF.
From the Sigmund Collection.Mark R102/12/22 at 17:31Mark R1: Thanks guys! Much appreciated.
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CAMPANIA, Neapolis. Circa 300 BC. AR Nomos (18mm, 7.39 g, 4h).CAMPANIA, Neapolis. Circa 300 BC. AR Nomos (18mm, 7.39 g, 4h). Head of nymph right; [X behind neck] / Man-headed bull walking right; above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull's head; Θ below, ethnic on raised exergual line. Sambon 476; HN Italy 579. Lightly toned, a little off center, trace deposits on obverse, scratches on reverse. Good VF.
From the Sigmund Collection.Mark R102/11/22 at 22:58Jay GT4: Beautiful artistry
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CAMPANIA, Neapolis. Circa 300 BC. AR Nomos (18mm, 7.39 g, 4h).CAMPANIA, Neapolis. Circa 300 BC. AR Nomos (18mm, 7.39 g, 4h). Head of nymph right; [X behind neck] / Man-headed bull walking right; above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull's head; Θ below, ethnic on raised exergual line. Sambon 476; HN Italy 579. Lightly toned, a little off center, trace deposits on obverse, scratches on reverse. Good VF.
From the Sigmund Collection.Mark R102/11/22 at 21:06Tracy Aiello: Beautiful coin!
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CAMPANIA, Neapolis. Circa 300 BC. AR Nomos (18mm, 7.39 g, 4h).CAMPANIA, Neapolis. Circa 300 BC. AR Nomos (18mm, 7.39 g, 4h). Head of nymph right; [X behind neck] / Man-headed bull walking right; above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull's head; Θ below, ethnic on raised exergual line. Sambon 476; HN Italy 579. Lightly toned, a little off center, trace deposits on obverse, scratches on reverse. Good VF.
From the Sigmund Collection.Mark R102/11/22 at 18:48STEVEN M1: Lovely!
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SICILY, Himera. Circa 412-409 BC. Æ HemilitronSICILY, Himera. Circa 412-409 BC. Æ Hemilitron – Hexonkion (11mm, 1.48 g, 9h). Head of female facing slightly left, wearing tainia / Crawfish left; six pellets (mark of value [only five visible]) above. Kraay, Bronze, p. 31, 4a; CNS 36; HGC 2, 481. Dark green-brown patina, compact flan. Near EF. Well centered and attractive.
From the Roy Iwata Collection. Ex Grand Haven Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 478, 7 October 2020), lot 42.Mark R101/20/22 at 18:37Mark R1: Thanks again Guys
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SICILY, Himera. Circa 412-409 BC. Æ HemilitronSICILY, Himera. Circa 412-409 BC. Æ Hemilitron – Hexonkion (11mm, 1.48 g, 9h). Head of female facing slightly left, wearing tainia / Crawfish left; six pellets (mark of value [only five visible]) above. Kraay, Bronze, p. 31, 4a; CNS 36; HGC 2, 481. Dark green-brown patina, compact flan. Near EF. Well centered and attractive.
From the Roy Iwata Collection. Ex Grand Haven Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 478, 7 October 2020), lot 42.Mark R101/19/22 at 21:08Tracy Aiello: Nice coin Mark.
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SICILY, Himera. Circa 412-409 BC. Æ HemilitronSICILY, Himera. Circa 412-409 BC. Æ Hemilitron – Hexonkion (11mm, 1.48 g, 9h). Head of female facing slightly left, wearing tainia / Crawfish left; six pellets (mark of value [only five visible]) above. Kraay, Bronze, p. 31, 4a; CNS 36; HGC 2, 481. Dark green-brown patina, compact flan. Near EF. Well centered and attractive.
From the Roy Iwata Collection. Ex Grand Haven Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 478, 7 October 2020), lot 42.Mark R101/19/22 at 21:03STEVEN M1: Very nice!
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SICILY, Himera. Circa 412-409 BC. Æ HemilitronSICILY, Himera. Circa 412-409 BC. Æ Hemilitron – Hexonkion (11mm, 1.48 g, 9h). Head of female facing slightly left, wearing tainia / Crawfish left; six pellets (mark of value [only five visible]) above. Kraay, Bronze, p. 31, 4a; CNS 36; HGC 2, 481. Dark green-brown patina, compact flan. Near EF. Well centered and attractive.
From the Roy Iwata Collection. Ex Grand Haven Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 478, 7 October 2020), lot 42.Mark R101/19/22 at 20:56Anaximander: Lovely piece. Well struck up.
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SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Litra (10mm, 0.68 g, 6h). Struck circa 415-405 BC. Head of Arethousa right, wearing sphendone; two dolphins around (only one visible) / Octopus. HGC 2, 1379; SNG ANS 282–3. Toned. VF.
From the Ray Neff Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 245 (1 December 2010), lot 43; Coin Galleries (22 April 2009), lot 67.Mark R101/06/22 at 15:51Anaximander: Beautiful and Impressive.
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SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Litra (10mm, 0.68 g, 6h). Struck circa 415-405 BC. Head of Arethousa right, wearing sphendone; two dolphins around (only one visible) / Octopus. HGC 2, 1379; SNG ANS 282–3. Toned. VF.
From the Ray Neff Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 245 (1 December 2010), lot 43; Coin Galleries (22 April 2009), lot 67.Mark R101/06/22 at 02:00Virgil H: Beautiful
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SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Litra (10mm, 0.68 g, 6h). Struck circa 415-405 BC. Head of Arethousa right, wearing sphendone; two dolphins around (only one visible) / Octopus. HGC 2, 1379; SNG ANS 282–3. Toned. VF.
From the Ray Neff Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 245 (1 December 2010), lot 43; Coin Galleries (22 April 2009), lot 67.Mark R101/06/22 at 00:21Jay GT4: Great one!
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SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Litra (10mm, 0.68 g, 6h). Struck circa 415-405 BC. Head of Arethousa right, wearing sphendone; two dolphins around (only one visible) / Octopus. HGC 2, 1379; SNG ANS 282–3. Toned. VF.
From the Ray Neff Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 245 (1 December 2010), lot 43; Coin Galleries (22 April 2009), lot 67.Mark R101/05/22 at 21:51Tracy Aiello: Great coin! Lovely octopus.
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SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Litra (10mm, 0.68 g, 6h). Struck circa 415-405 BC. Head of Arethousa right, wearing sphendone; two dolphins around (only one visible) / Octopus. HGC 2, 1379; SNG ANS 282–3. Toned. VF.
From the Ray Neff Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 245 (1 December 2010), lot 43; Coin Galleries (22 April 2009), lot 67.Mark R101/05/22 at 17:55quadrans: Nice piece.. 
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LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.78 g, 3h).LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.78 g, 3h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla holding trident / Bull butting right; Z above; in exergue, fish right. HN Italy 1813; SNG ANS 1056-7. Toned, struck with worn obverse die. Good VF. Purchased by the consignor from M&M Numismatics, October 2000 (their stock ticket included). Closing Date and Time: 15 December 2021 at 10:08:00 ET.Mark R112/28/21 at 13:53Mark R1: Thanks guys!
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LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.78 g, 3h).LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.78 g, 3h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla holding trident / Bull butting right; Z above; in exergue, fish right. HN Italy 1813; SNG ANS 1056-7. Toned, struck with worn obverse die. Good VF. Purchased by the consignor from M&M Numismatics, October 2000 (their stock ticket included). Closing Date and Time: 15 December 2021 at 10:08:00 ET.Mark R112/27/21 at 21:10Anaximander: Holy cow!
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LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.78 g, 3h).LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.78 g, 3h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla holding trident / Bull butting right; Z above; in exergue, fish right. HN Italy 1813; SNG ANS 1056-7. Toned, struck with worn obverse die. Good VF. Purchased by the consignor from M&M Numismatics, October 2000 (their stock ticket included). Closing Date and Time: 15 December 2021 at 10:08:00 ET.Mark R112/27/21 at 16:16quadrans: Nice piece..
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LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.78 g, 3h).LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.78 g, 3h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla holding trident / Bull butting right; Z above; in exergue, fish right. HN Italy 1813; SNG ANS 1056-7. Toned, struck with worn obverse die. Good VF. Purchased by the consignor from M&M Numismatics, October 2000 (their stock ticket included). Closing Date and Time: 15 December 2021 at 10:08:00 ET.Mark R112/27/21 at 01:23Enodia: Really nice coin, and I love the dotted exergue!
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LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.78 g, 3h).LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.78 g, 3h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla holding trident / Bull butting right; Z above; in exergue, fish right. HN Italy 1813; SNG ANS 1056-7. Toned, struck with worn obverse die. Good VF. Purchased by the consignor from M&M Numismatics, October 2000 (their stock ticket included). Closing Date and Time: 15 December 2021 at 10:08:00 ET.Mark R112/26/21 at 21:32Jay GT4: Wonderful!
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MACEDON, Bottiaiai. Circa 224-197 BC. AR Tetrobol (12.5mm, 1.71 g)MACEDON, Bottiaiai. Circa 224-197 BC. AR Tetrobol (12.5mm, 1.71 g). Pella mint. Macedonian shield / Stern of galley left. ACULA Issue I, – (O3/R10 – unlisted die combination); HGC 3, 358 (2½ obols). Toned, edge chip. VF.
From the Richard L. Horst Collection.Mark R112/19/21 at 22:42Jay GT4: great
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MACEDON, Bottiaiai. Circa 224-197 BC. AR Tetrobol (12.5mm, 1.71 g)MACEDON, Bottiaiai. Circa 224-197 BC. AR Tetrobol (12.5mm, 1.71 g). Pella mint. Macedonian shield / Stern of galley left. ACULA Issue I, – (O3/R10 – unlisted die combination); HGC 3, 358 (2½ obols). Toned, edge chip. VF.
From the Richard L. Horst Collection.Mark R112/16/21 at 10:08Anaximander: Lovely
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KINGS of PAEONIA. Lykkeios. Circa 358/6-335 BC. AR TetradrachmKINGS of PAEONIA. Lykkeios. Circa 358/6-335 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.88 g, 4h). Astibos or Damastion mint. Head of Zeus right, wearing laurel wreath / Herakles standing left, right hand raised to strike the Nemean Lion, which he has in a strangle-hold; bow and quiver to right. Paeonian Hoard 63 (same obv. die); Peykov E1000; AMNG III/2, 8; HGC 3, 142. Toned, typical minor die wear on obverse, a little off center on reverse. EF.Mark R112/12/21 at 15:30Anaximander: Great strike. Same dies: HGC 3 #142 and Peykov E10...
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THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC.THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC. AR Hemidrachm (14.5mm, 2.11 g, 5h). Draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder / Prow right; monogram to left. BCD Thessaly II 62 corr. (monogram); HGC 4, 79; Jameson 2466 (same dies). Toned, cleaning scratches. VF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 413, 31 January 2018), lot 13.
Mark R112/10/21 at 22:39Mark R1: Thanks guys!
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THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC.THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC. AR Hemidrachm (14.5mm, 2.11 g, 5h). Draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder / Prow right; monogram to left. BCD Thessaly II 62 corr. (monogram); HGC 4, 79; Jameson 2466 (same dies). Toned, cleaning scratches. VF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 413, 31 January 2018), lot 13.
Mark R112/10/21 at 13:35Tracy Aiello: Beautiful.
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THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC.THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC. AR Hemidrachm (14.5mm, 2.11 g, 5h). Draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder / Prow right; monogram to left. BCD Thessaly II 62 corr. (monogram); HGC 4, 79; Jameson 2466 (same dies). Toned, cleaning scratches. VF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 413, 31 January 2018), lot 13.
Mark R112/10/21 at 03:18STEVEN M1: Really nice portrait. Love it
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THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC.THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC. AR Hemidrachm (14.5mm, 2.11 g, 5h). Draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder / Prow right; monogram to left. BCD Thessaly II 62 corr. (monogram); HGC 4, 79; Jameson 2466 (same dies). Toned, cleaning scratches. VF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 413, 31 January 2018), lot 13.
Mark R112/10/21 at 01:53Enodia: Beautiful Artemis
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THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC.THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC. AR Hemidrachm (14.5mm, 2.11 g, 5h). Draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder / Prow right; monogram to left. BCD Thessaly II 62 corr. (monogram); HGC 4, 79; Jameson 2466 (same dies). Toned, cleaning scratches. VF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 413, 31 January 2018), lot 13.
Mark R112/09/21 at 22:46Ron C2: I really like these nautical themed issues.
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THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC.THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC. AR Hemidrachm (14.5mm, 2.11 g, 5h). Draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder / Prow right; monogram to left. BCD Thessaly II 62 corr. (monogram); HGC 4, 79; Jameson 2466 (same dies). Toned, cleaning scratches. VF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 413, 31 January 2018), lot 13.
Mark R112/09/21 at 20:02Jay GT4: Wonderful portrait
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SICILY, Lilybaion (as ‘Cape of Melkart’). Circa 350-310 BCSICILY, Lilybaion (as ‘Cape of Melkart’). Circa 350-310 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 16.06 g, 1h). Charioteer driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer; Punic RŠMLQRT in exergue / Wreathed head of Kore-Persephone right; three dolphins around. Jenkins, Punic 48 (O17/R37); CNP 318; HGC 2, 741; SNG Lloyd 1599 (same dies). . Toned, cleaning scratches, hornsilver, corrosion. VF.
From the Sigmund Collection.Mark R112/03/21 at 22:47Mark R1: Thank you Jay.
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SICILY, Lilybaion (as ‘Cape of Melkart’). Circa 350-310 BCSICILY, Lilybaion (as ‘Cape of Melkart’). Circa 350-310 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 16.06 g, 1h). Charioteer driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer; Punic RŠMLQRT in exergue / Wreathed head of Kore-Persephone right; three dolphins around. Jenkins, Punic 48 (O17/R37); CNP 318; HGC 2, 741; SNG Lloyd 1599 (same dies). . Toned, cleaning scratches, hornsilver, corrosion. VF.
From the Sigmund Collection.Mark R112/03/21 at 00:44Jay GT4: Artistic portrait
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BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 300 BC.BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 300 BC. AR Nomos (21mm, 7.11 g, 12h). Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath / Tripod; filleted branch to right. Attianese 147; HN Italy 2177; SNG ANS 391–2. Toned, light roughness, tooling in hair and wreath. EF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 444 (15 May 2019), lot 9.Mark R112/02/21 at 23:20Mark R1: Thanks for looking!
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BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 300 BC.BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 300 BC. AR Nomos (21mm, 7.11 g, 12h). Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath / Tripod; filleted branch to right. Attianese 147; HN Italy 2177; SNG ANS 391–2. Toned, light roughness, tooling in hair and wreath. EF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 444 (15 May 2019), lot 9.Mark R112/02/21 at 10:04Anaximander: A beautiful composition, good metal, and a great s...
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LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth stater or hecte (10mm, 2.50 gm, 11h)LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth stater or hecte (10mm, 2.50 gm, 11h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Head of ram right; rooster feeding left below / Incuse lion's head right. Bodenstedt 16.
Mark R111/25/21 at 01:53Jay GT4: Fantastic
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LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth stater or hecte (10mm, 2.50 gm, 11h)LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth stater or hecte (10mm, 2.50 gm, 11h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Head of ram right; rooster feeding left below / Incuse lion's head right. Bodenstedt 16.
Mark R111/24/21 at 15:44David T7: Now that is a beauty. Well done.
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THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol (10.5mm, 128 g). Helmet facing / Ethnic within spokes of wheel; rays around. Karayotov I 37–94; HGC 3, 1560. Toned, slight die wear. Good VF.Mark R110/21/21 at 16:07Mark R1: Thank you Joe 
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THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol (10.5mm, 128 g). Helmet facing / Ethnic within spokes of wheel; rays around. Karayotov I 37–94; HGC 3, 1560. Toned, slight die wear. Good VF.Mark R110/21/21 at 06:46quadrans: Great coin , and details,
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THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol (10.5mm, 128 g). Helmet facing / Ethnic within spokes of wheel; rays around. Karayotov I 37–94; HGC 3, 1560. Toned, slight die wear. Good VF.Mark R110/20/21 at 23:53Mark R1: Thanks Jay.
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THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol (10.5mm, 128 g). Helmet facing / Ethnic within spokes of wheel; rays around. Karayotov I 37–94; HGC 3, 1560. Toned, slight die wear. Good VF.Mark R110/20/21 at 23:39Jay GT4: Nice Corinthian helmet
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KINGS of PAEONIA. Lykkeios. Circa 358/6-335 BC. AR TetradrachmKINGS of PAEONIA. Lykkeios. Circa 358/6-335 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.88 g, 4h). Astibos or Damastion mint. Head of Zeus right, wearing laurel wreath / Herakles standing left, right hand raised to strike the Nemean Lion, which he has in a strangle-hold; bow and quiver to right. Paeonian Hoard 63 (same obv. die); Peykov E1000; AMNG III/2, 8; HGC 3, 142. Toned, typical minor die wear on obverse, a little off center on reverse. EF.Mark R109/26/21 at 17:42Enodia: Beautiful!
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KINGS of PAEONIA. Lykkeios. Circa 358/6-335 BC. AR TetradrachmKINGS of PAEONIA. Lykkeios. Circa 358/6-335 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.88 g, 4h). Astibos or Damastion mint. Head of Zeus right, wearing laurel wreath / Herakles standing left, right hand raised to strike the Nemean Lion, which he has in a strangle-hold; bow and quiver to right. Paeonian Hoard 63 (same obv. die); Peykov E1000; AMNG III/2, 8; HGC 3, 142. Toned, typical minor die wear on obverse, a little off center on reverse. EF.Mark R109/23/21 at 21:55Jay GT4: Very cool!
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KINGS of PAEONIA. Lykkeios. Circa 358/6-335 BC. AR TetradrachmKINGS of PAEONIA. Lykkeios. Circa 358/6-335 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.88 g, 4h). Astibos or Damastion mint. Head of Zeus right, wearing laurel wreath / Herakles standing left, right hand raised to strike the Nemean Lion, which he has in a strangle-hold; bow and quiver to right. Paeonian Hoard 63 (same obv. die); Peykov E1000; AMNG III/2, 8; HGC 3, 142. Toned, typical minor die wear on obverse, a little off center on reverse. EF.Mark R109/23/21 at 21:23quadrans: wow, great coin,
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CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 188-125 BC. AR drachm (15mm, 11h). NGC XF★CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 188-125 BC. AR drachm (15mm, 11h). NGC XF★ , Fine Style. Plinthophoric series, Anaxidicus, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios right / ANAΞIΔIΚOΣ, rose with bud to right; hook to left, P-O flanking bloom, all within incuse square. BMC 246.Mark R105/25/21 at 20:42Lee S: Absolutely stunning!! A perfectly centered obverse...
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Ancients: LUCANIA. Poseidonia. Ca. 470-420 BC. AR stater (19mm, 7.79 gm, 5h).LUCANIA. Poseidonia. Ca. 470-420 BC. AR stater (19mm, 7.79 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 2/5, brushed, edge marks. ΠΟΣEΣ, Poseidon striding right, nude but for chlamys spread across shoulders, brandishing trident in right hand / ΠΟΣE (retrograde); bull standing right on ground line. SNG ANS 635.Mark R102/10/21 at 14:45quadrans: Nice piece..
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Ancients: LUCANIA. Poseidonia. Ca. 470-420 BC. AR stater (19mm, 7.79 gm, 5h).LUCANIA. Poseidonia. Ca. 470-420 BC. AR stater (19mm, 7.79 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 2/5, brushed, edge marks. ΠΟΣEΣ, Poseidon striding right, nude but for chlamys spread across shoulders, brandishing trident in right hand / ΠΟΣE (retrograde); bull standing right on ground line. SNG ANS 635.Mark R102/05/21 at 00:04Mark R1: Thank you. I like cows.
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Ancients: BRUTTIUM. Caulonia. Late 6th century BC. AR stater or nomos (29mm, 7.36 gm, 12h).BRUTTIUM. Caulonia. Late 6th century BC. AR stater or nomos (29mm, 7.36 gm, 12h). NGC XF 5/5 - 2/5, brushed. Ca. 530 BC. KAVΛ (retrograde), full-length figure of Apollo, nude, advancing right, torso turned facing, olive branch in raised right hand, pursuing Daphne running right, transforming into laurel tree with branches as arms; Θ above stag standing right in right field, head reverted, guilloche border / KAVΛ, incuse of obverse, reversed save for ethnic and serpent replacing Daphne, which are in relief; striated border on incuse band. Noe 35a. SNG ANS 153.Mark R102/05/21 at 00:03Mark R1: Hi Jay, Thanks!
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Ancients: BRUTTIUM. Caulonia. Late 6th century BC. AR stater or nomos (29mm, 7.36 gm, 12h).BRUTTIUM. Caulonia. Late 6th century BC. AR stater or nomos (29mm, 7.36 gm, 12h). NGC XF 5/5 - 2/5, brushed. Ca. 530 BC. KAVΛ (retrograde), full-length figure of Apollo, nude, advancing right, torso turned facing, olive branch in raised right hand, pursuing Daphne running right, transforming into laurel tree with branches as arms; Θ above stag standing right in right field, head reverted, guilloche border / KAVΛ, incuse of obverse, reversed save for ethnic and serpent replacing Daphne, which are in relief; striated border on incuse band. Noe 35a. SNG ANS 153.Mark R102/04/21 at 18:16Jay GT4: Fantastic early coin
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Ancients: LUCANIA. Poseidonia. Ca. 470-420 BC. AR stater (19mm, 7.79 gm, 5h).LUCANIA. Poseidonia. Ca. 470-420 BC. AR stater (19mm, 7.79 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 2/5, brushed, edge marks. ΠΟΣEΣ, Poseidon striding right, nude but for chlamys spread across shoulders, brandishing trident in right hand / ΠΟΣE (retrograde); bull standing right on ground line. SNG ANS 635.Mark R102/04/21 at 18:16Jay GT4: Very nice
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LUCANIA. Sybaris. Ca. 530-510 BC. AR stater (29mm, 7.39 gm, 12h)LUCANIA. Sybaris. Ca. 530-510 BC. AR stater (29mm, 7.39 gm, 12h). NGC VF 5/5 - 2/5. Bull standing left, head right, on dotted ground line, dotted double circle around rim; VM in exergue / Incuse bull standing right, head left. SNG ANS 836. HN Italy 1729.Mark R101/31/21 at 18:28Mark R1: Thank you Virgil.
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LUCANIA. Sybaris. Ca. 530-510 BC. AR stater (29mm, 7.39 gm, 12h)LUCANIA. Sybaris. Ca. 530-510 BC. AR stater (29mm, 7.39 gm, 12h). NGC VF 5/5 - 2/5. Bull standing left, head right, on dotted ground line, dotted double circle around rim; VM in exergue / Incuse bull standing right, head left. SNG ANS 836. HN Italy 1729.Mark R101/30/21 at 23:45Virgil H: Beautiful
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LUCANIA. Sybaris. Ca. 530-510 BC. AR stater (29mm, 7.39 gm, 12h)LUCANIA. Sybaris. Ca. 530-510 BC. AR stater (29mm, 7.39 gm, 12h). NGC VF 5/5 - 2/5. Bull standing left, head right, on dotted ground line, dotted double circle around rim; VM in exergue / Incuse bull standing right, head left. SNG ANS 836. HN Italy 1729.Mark R101/25/21 at 16:51Mark R1: Thanks Tracy.
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LUCANIA. Sybaris. Ca. 530-510 BC. AR stater (29mm, 7.39 gm, 12h)LUCANIA. Sybaris. Ca. 530-510 BC. AR stater (29mm, 7.39 gm, 12h). NGC VF 5/5 - 2/5. Bull standing left, head right, on dotted ground line, dotted double circle around rim; VM in exergue / Incuse bull standing right, head left. SNG ANS 836. HN Italy 1729.Mark R101/25/21 at 00:32Tracy Aiello: Very nice coin.
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Thrace, Maroneia, Stater, 385-360 BCMetrodotos, magistrate, , Silver
Free horse rearing right
Grape arbor in linear square; ΕΠΙ / ΜΗΤ - ΡΟΔ - ΩΡΟ around; all within shallow incuse square
CHARACTERISTICS
COMPOSITION Silver
DIAMETER 26
GREECE PROVINCE Thrace
DENOMINATION Stater
GREEK COIN THEME Maroneia
MINT NAME Not Applicable
PRODUCT TYPE Coin
YEAR 385-360 BCMark R110/10/20 at 19:14Anaximander: The Prancing Pony 
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PHOCIS FEDERAL COINAGE AR TRIOBOL, 3rd SACRED WAR
BMC 81, BCD 294, GVF/AEF, 13.7mm, 2.64 grams, Struck Circa. 354 - 352 B.C.E. under Onymarchos
Obverse: Bull's head facing
Reverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre behind, monograms below
Nicer than the great majority of these. Bull struck in high relief and usually well worn. This level of detail scarcely seen.
Ex: Hanberry collection, 1970's - early 1990'sMark R110/10/20 at 19:13Anaximander: Impressive Bull, too.
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CAMPANIA. Neapolis. Late 4th century BC. AR didrachm or stater (22mm, 10h). NGC VF. Ca. 320-300 BC. CAMPANIA. Neapolis. Late 4th century BC. AR didrachm or stater (22mm, 10h). NGC VF. Ca. 320-300 BC. Head of nymph right, hair bound with taenia, wearing triple-pendant earring; grape bunch behind / NEOΠOΛITHΣ, man-headed bull walking right; Nike flying right above, crowing bull. HN Italy 571.Mark R109/17/20 at 17:58Anaximander: Nice toning, lightly iridescent.
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BRUTTIUM, Carthaginian occupation. Circa 215-205 BC. AR Half Shekel (19.5mm, 3.60 g, 3h)BRUTTIUM, Carthaginian occupation. Circa 215-205 BC. AR Half Shekel (19.5mm, 3.60 g, 3h). Wreathed head of Tanit left / Horse standing right; solar disk above. Jenkins, Some U1; Robinson, Second p. 44, 3; CNP 44c; HN Italy 2016. Toned, minor deposits, struck with worn reverse die. Good VF.
From the Weise Collection, purchased from Atlantis Ltd., 24 October 2004.Mark R107/25/20 at 11:23Pharsalos: Beautiful.
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BRUTTIUM, Carthaginian occupation. Circa 215-205 BC. AR Half Shekel (19.5mm, 3.60 g, 3h)BRUTTIUM, Carthaginian occupation. Circa 215-205 BC. AR Half Shekel (19.5mm, 3.60 g, 3h). Wreathed head of Tanit left / Horse standing right; solar disk above. Jenkins, Some U1; Robinson, Second p. 44, 3; CNP 44c; HN Italy 2016. Toned, minor deposits, struck with worn reverse die. Good VF.
From the Weise Collection, purchased from Atlantis Ltd., 24 October 2004.Mark R105/18/20 at 18:21Mark R1: Thanks guys. I like Bruttium coins for some reason...
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BRUTTIUM, Carthaginian occupation. Circa 215-205 BC. AR Half Shekel (19.5mm, 3.60 g, 3h)BRUTTIUM, Carthaginian occupation. Circa 215-205 BC. AR Half Shekel (19.5mm, 3.60 g, 3h). Wreathed head of Tanit left / Horse standing right; solar disk above. Jenkins, Some U1; Robinson, Second p. 44, 3; CNP 44c; HN Italy 2016. Toned, minor deposits, struck with worn reverse die. Good VF.
From the Weise Collection, purchased from Atlantis Ltd., 24 October 2004.Mark R105/18/20 at 05:53Jay GT4: A real stunner
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BRUTTIUM, Carthaginian occupation. Circa 215-205 BC. AR Half Shekel (19.5mm, 3.60 g, 3h)BRUTTIUM, Carthaginian occupation. Circa 215-205 BC. AR Half Shekel (19.5mm, 3.60 g, 3h). Wreathed head of Tanit left / Horse standing right; solar disk above. Jenkins, Some U1; Robinson, Second p. 44, 3; CNP 44c; HN Italy 2016. Toned, minor deposits, struck with worn reverse die. Good VF.
From the Weise Collection, purchased from Atlantis Ltd., 24 October 2004.Mark R105/18/20 at 05:12quadrans: Wow, nice...👍
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
Mark R105/18/20 at 01:46Mark R1: Thanks Joe
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ANTIOCHOS VI AE20. EF/EF+. Antioch mint. Elephant to left.Obverse: Radiate head right, wreathed with ivy.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ in four lines above and below elephant, walking left.
Superb exemplar of this interesting type, very few circullated, in EF/EF+ condition, conserving full details in both sides, very bold reliefs and a precious green patina totally natural. The coin looks much better in hand than in photo (really!)
HGC 1043. Antioch mint, circa 144-141 BC. 7,9 g - 21 mmMark R105/18/20 at 00:42v-drome: just amazing!
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CYPRUS. Citium. Baalmelek II (ca. 425-400 BC). AR stater (19mm, 10h)CYPRUS. Citium. Baalmelek II (ca. 425-400 BC). AR stater (19mm, 10h). NGC VF. Heracles in fighting stance right, nude but for lion skin across back and tied around neck, brandishing club in right hand, bow extended before him in left; ankh to right / L B'LMLK (Aramaic), lion attacking stag crouching right; all in dotted square within incuse square. Tziambazis 19. Sunrise 110Mark R105/17/20 at 14:38Mark R1: Thanks!
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THESSALY. Thessalian League. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR stater or double victoriatus (20mm, 6.24 gm, 1h)THESSALY. Thessalian League. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR stater or double victoriatus (20mm, 6.24 gm, 1h). Choice XF. Italou, Diocles and Ni-, magistrates. ITAΛOY, laureate head of Zeus right / ΘEΣΣA/ΛΩN, Athena Itonia advancing right, shield on left arm, preparing to hurl spear with right; ΔIO-KΛHΣ above spear, NI below shield. BCD Thessaly II 842. McClean 4791.
Mark R105/04/20 at 05:29Enodia: Beautiful!
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CYPRUS. Citium. Baalmelek II (ca. 425-400 BC). AR stater (19mm, 10h)CYPRUS. Citium. Baalmelek II (ca. 425-400 BC). AR stater (19mm, 10h). NGC VF. Heracles in fighting stance right, nude but for lion skin across back and tied around neck, brandishing club in right hand, bow extended before him in left; ankh to right / L B'LMLK (Aramaic), lion attacking stag crouching right; all in dotted square within incuse square. Tziambazis 19. Sunrise 110Mark R105/02/20 at 06:54quadrans: Nice piece 😉
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Acarnania, Leucas, Stater, Leukas, EF(40-45), Silver, Pozzi:1317vCOIN CONDITION EF(40-45)
MAIN CATEGORY Coins
COMPOSITION Silver
WEIGHT (GRAMS) 7.90
DENOMINATION Stater
GREECE PROVINCE Akarnania
GREEK COIN THEME Leucas
POZZI 1317v
MINT NAME LeukasMark R105/01/20 at 21:15quadrans: Wow👍
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PERGAMENE KINGDOM. Attalus I (ca. 241-197 BC). AR tetradrachm (31mm, 16.86 gm, 1h)PERGAMENE KINGDOM. Attalus I (ca. 241-197 BC). AR tetradrachm (31mm, 16.86 gm, 1h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Pergamum, ca. 241-235 BC. Laureate head of Philetaerus right / ΦIΛETAIPOY, Athena seated left, resting left arm on grounded shield decorated with gorgoneion head boss, crowning name with wreath in right hand, transverse spear beyond; bee seen from above in outer left field, APK monogram in inner left field, bow right in outer right field. SNG France 5, 1623 var. (ΔI monogram in inner left field).
Mark R104/28/20 at 14:24Mark R1: Thanks guys.
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PERGAMENE KINGDOM. Attalus I (ca. 241-197 BC). AR tetradrachm (31mm, 16.86 gm, 1h)PERGAMENE KINGDOM. Attalus I (ca. 241-197 BC). AR tetradrachm (31mm, 16.86 gm, 1h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Pergamum, ca. 241-235 BC. Laureate head of Philetaerus right / ΦIΛETAIPOY, Athena seated left, resting left arm on grounded shield decorated with gorgoneion head boss, crowning name with wreath in right hand, transverse spear beyond; bee seen from above in outer left field, APK monogram in inner left field, bow right in outer right field. SNG France 5, 1623 var. (ΔI monogram in inner left field).
Mark R104/28/20 at 13:23Tracy Aiello: Yes, great coin indeed. Congrats Mark.
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PERGAMENE KINGDOM. Attalus I (ca. 241-197 BC). AR tetradrachm (31mm, 16.86 gm, 1h)PERGAMENE KINGDOM. Attalus I (ca. 241-197 BC). AR tetradrachm (31mm, 16.86 gm, 1h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Pergamum, ca. 241-235 BC. Laureate head of Philetaerus right / ΦIΛETAIPOY, Athena seated left, resting left arm on grounded shield decorated with gorgoneion head boss, crowning name with wreath in right hand, transverse spear beyond; bee seen from above in outer left field, APK monogram in inner left field, bow right in outer right field. SNG France 5, 1623 var. (ΔI monogram in inner left field).
Mark R104/27/20 at 16:21quadrans: wow, great coin,
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GAUL. Armorican. Coriosolites. BI stater (21mm, 8h). Ca. 100-50 BCGAUL. Armorican. Coriosolites. BI stater (21mm, 8h). Ca. 100-50 BC. NGC Choice VF. Class I. Celticized head right / Stylized horse prancing right, boar right below. Seaby 12. De la Tour 6598.
Ex Malter Galleries, private sale with old dealer tagMark R104/26/20 at 22:50Mark R1: Thanks!
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
Mark R104/26/20 at 16:28quadrans: Great piece ..I like it.., better than mine...
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CILICIA. Nagidus. Ca. 400-350 BC. AR stater (23mm, 4h).CILICIA. Nagidus. Ca. 400-350 BC. AR stater (23mm, 4h). NGC Choice XF. Aphrodite, wearing turreted crown, seated left, holding phiale in right hand over lit garlanded altar, Cupid standing behind her holding wreath / NAΓIΔEΩ-N, Dionysus standing facing, head left, grape bunch, vine sprig and thyrsus in right hand, scepter in left. Lederer 25. SNG France 2, 21.Mark R104/25/20 at 13:54Mark R1: Thanks! I liked the reverse on this one a lot.
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CILICIA. Nagidus. Ca. 400-350 BC. AR stater (23mm, 4h).CILICIA. Nagidus. Ca. 400-350 BC. AR stater (23mm, 4h). NGC Choice XF. Aphrodite, wearing turreted crown, seated left, holding phiale in right hand over lit garlanded altar, Cupid standing behind her holding wreath / NAΓIΔEΩ-N, Dionysus standing facing, head left, grape bunch, vine sprig and thyrsus in right hand, scepter in left. Lederer 25. SNG France 2, 21.Mark R104/20/20 at 15:20Tracy Aiello: Sweet coin. What a grape cluster!
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
Mark R104/20/20 at 01:14Mark R1: Thanks Anaximander. I looked at a lot of these bef...
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CILICIA. Nagidus. Ca. 400-350 BC. AR stater (23mm, 4h).CILICIA. Nagidus. Ca. 400-350 BC. AR stater (23mm, 4h). NGC Choice XF. Aphrodite, wearing turreted crown, seated left, holding phiale in right hand over lit garlanded altar, Cupid standing behind her holding wreath / NAΓIΔEΩ-N, Dionysus standing facing, head left, grape bunch, vine sprig and thyrsus in right hand, scepter in left. Lederer 25. SNG France 2, 21.Mark R104/20/20 at 00:45Enodia: Nice coin, GREAT Dionysus!
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