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Asia Minor, Aiolis, Kyme, Amazon Kyme, Horse, Tetradrachm, EuktemonAiolis, Kyme
Tetradrachm
ca. 165-140 BC
Euktemon, magistrate
Obv.: Head of the Amazon Kyme right, wearing tainia
Rev.: Horse prancing right, one-handled cup below, KYMAIΩN to right, EYKTHMΩN in exergue; all within laurel wreath.
AR, 16.24g, 31mm, 1h.
Ref.: SNG Copenhagen -; BMC 77
Ex Roma Numismatcs, E-sale 46, Lot 147
Ex Savoca Coins London, 1st Silver Auction, Lot 46
shanxiJul 04, 2020
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1250, AR Brakteat, Winged fabulous animalsFreiburg im Breisgau
City or surrounding Breisgau
AR Brakteat
AD ca. 1250
Obv.: Winged fabulous animals to the right.
Rev.: -
AR, 17mm, 0.36g
Ref.: Wielandt 44, Berger 2432 (Freiburg), Slg. Wüthrich 54 (this coin)
shanxiMay 25, 2020
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Artemis, Caria, TabaeCaria, Tabae
Rev: ΤΑΒΗΝΩΝ, two figures, side by side, of Artemis standing facing, wearing short chiton, drawing arrow from quiver with r. hand, holding bow in l.
AE, 15 mm, 3.19g

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shanxiMar 25, 2020
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Asia Minor, Caria, Tabae, Trajan, Artemis and ArtemisTrajan
Caria, Tabae
AE 24
Obv.: ΑΥ ΚΑ(Ι) ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΡΙ(Ϲ) ΓΕ(Ρ) ΔΑ, laureate head of Trajan right, with drapery on left shoulder
Rev: ΤΑΒΗΝΩΝ, two figures, side by side, of Artemis standing facing, wearing short chiton, drawing arrow from quiver with r. hand, holding bow in l.
AE, 24 mm., 9,28 g
Ref.: RPC III, 2289 (this coin)
Ex Lanz 154, 11–12 June 2012, lot 336
EX Gorny and Mosch 176, 10 March 2009, lot 1658
shanxiMar 25, 2020
Medaillen_Artemis_12_Artemis.jpg
Modern depictions of Artemis/Diana, 1907, FranceMedal by Lucien Jean Henri Cariat (1874-1925)

Obv: APTEMIΣ, Artemis with arrow and dog running right, signed Cariat


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shanxiMar 25, 2020
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Cariat, ArtemisMedal by Lucien Jean Henri Cariat (1874-1925)

(Cariat received a Honor Award at the Salon des Artistes Francais in 1898)

Medal before 1907, reverse legend reengraved 1932

Obv: APTEMIΣ, Artemis with arrow and dog running right
Rev: EXPOSITION PHILATELIQUE NICE, Le 10 AVRIL 1932
Edge: triangular mark
AE, 49.8mm, 55.1g
Ref.:
shanxiMar 25, 2020
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RPC - Asia Minor, Kilikia, Mopsouestia-Mopso, Faustina II, MopsosFaustina II
Cilicia, Mopsouestia-Mopso
Tetrassarion
Obv.: ΦΑΥϹΤƐΙΝΑ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΗ, draped bust of Faustina II, r.
Rev: Α[Δ]ΡΙΑΝωΝ ΜΟΨЄΑΤωΝ / ЄT - AΛC Male figure standing left (Mopsos in the guise of Apollo?), wearing toga, holding laurel wreath
AE, 29 mm, 17.60g, 1 h
Ref.: RPC online IV.3 10293. SNG Levante 133. SNG Paris 1978.
shanxiMar 22, 2020
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RPC - Asia Minor, Lydia, Maeonia, Faustina II, DemeterLydia, Maeonia
Faustina II
Diodoros, magistrate
AE 22
Obv.: ΦΑΥϹΤƐΙΝΑ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΗ, draped bust of Faustina II, r.
Rev: ƐΠΙ ΔΙοΔΩΡοΥ ΜΑΙοΝΩΝ, veiled Demeter standing, l., holding two ears of corn and long torch
Assarion (Orichalcum, 22 mm, 5.35 g, 6 h)
Ref.: RPC IV.2 online 10674, SNG Leypold 1070
shanxiMar 08, 2020
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Artemis, Lydia, DaldisLydia, Daldis
Rev: ΔAΛΔIANΩN, Artemis advancing right, drawing bow; behind, hound advancing right.
AE, 5.82 g, 22 mm.

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shanxiMar 07, 2020
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Daldis, Senate, ArtemisLydia, Daldis
Pseudo-autonomous issue
AE 22
Obv.: IEPA CVNKΛHTOC, Draped bust of the Senate right.
Rev: ΔAΛΔIANΩN, Artemis advancing right, drawing bow; behind, hound advancing right.
AE, 5.82 g, 22 mm.
Ref.: SLG Hunter 1, GRPC Vol. 2 Daldis 19
shanxiMar 07, 2020
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Modern depictions of Artemis/Diana, 1938/1966, GermanyGold Medal 1966 (design 1938)
by Hans Schwegerle (1882 – 1950)
Obv: DEUTSCHES JAGDMUSEUM MÜNCHEN, NEUERÖFFNUNG 1966, Diana left with dog

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shanxiMar 07, 2020
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Schwegerle Diana/ArtemisMedal 1966 (design 1938)
by Hans Schwegerle (1882 – 1950)

Obv: DEUTSCHES JAGDMUSEUM MÜNCHEN, NEUERÖFFNUNG 1966, Diana left with dog
Rev.: stag, two dogs

Au 900, 36.3mm, 24.02g
Ref.:
shanxiMar 07, 2020
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AE Sestertius, RIC 3, p.350, 1715 - Faustina II, Diana, standing rightFaustina II
Sestertius, Rome, AD 175-176
Obv.: DIVA FAVSTINA PIA, draped bust right
Rev.: SIDERIBVS RECEPTA, Faustina as Diana, standing right, with crescent at shoulders, holding long torch in both hands; S-C across fields
AR, 30mm, 24.1g
Ref.: RIC 1715 (Aurelius) [S]
shanxiDec 31, 2019
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Artemis, Pisidia, PolgaPisidia, Polga

Rev.: ΠΩΓΛƐΩΝ, Artemis standing, r., wearing kalathos, drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder, holding bow; to right, stag standing, right, head, left
AE, 18.5mm, 4.83g


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shanxiDec 29, 2019
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Asia Minor, Pisidia, Polga, Antoninus Pius, ArtemisAntoninus Pius
Pisidia, Pogla
AE18, 200-133 BC
Obv.: ΑVΤΟΚ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΑΝΤΩΝƐΙΝΟϹ, laureate head of Antoninus Pius, r.
Rev.: ΠΩΓΛƐΩΝ, Artemis standing, r., wearing kalathos, drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder, holding bow; to right, stag standing, right, head, left
AE, 18.5mm, 4.83g
Ref.: RPC IV.3, 7711 (temporary)
Ex GM (Giessener Münzhandlung Dieter Gorny GmbH) 89, 1998, Los Nr. 337.
2 commentsshanxiDec 29, 2019
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Artemis, Lydia, HierocaesaraeaHierocaesaraea (Time of Trajan)

Rev.: ΠƐΡϹΙΚΗ ΙΕΡΟΚΑΙϹΑΡƐωΝ, Artemis Persica, wearing short chiton and boots, standing right, drawing arrow from quiver with her right hand, holding bow in left.

AE, 29mm, 12.92g


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shanxiDec 29, 2019
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Modern depictions of Artemis/Diana, 1900, FranceAR Medal 1900

Obv: DIANE, Laureate bust of Diana with crossbow

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shanxiDec 29, 2019
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CA, DianeMedal ca. 1900
signed CA
Obv: DIANE, Laureate bust of Diana with crossbow
Rev: SOCIETE DES CHASSEURS DE COTE D’OR, Deer head between crossbow and hunting horn, below Mr G. LECORRE
Edge: ARGENT 950
Ag, 46mm
1 commentsshanxiDec 29, 2019
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, A A P monogramsMysia, Pergamon
AE18, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, monograms A – A P below
AE, 2.82g, 18mm
Ref.: BMC Mysia 133, 196
1 commentsshanxiDec 29, 2019
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierakome - Hierocaesarea, Apollo, quiver within wreathLydia, Hierakome - Hierokaisareia

Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo right
Rev.: ΙΕP monogram, bow and quiver within wreath

AE, 17mm, 3.85g

Ref.: IMHOOF LS page 11 #3 var (only one monogram), probably unpublished
shanxiDec 27, 2019
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1710, 1 Kreuzer, RavenFreiburg im Breisgau
1 Kreuzer, 1710
Obv.: MON FRIB In BRISC 1710, raven on shield
Rev.: GLORIA IN EXCEL DEO, cross on shield
Ag, 14.9mm, 0.60g
Ref.: Berstett 251, 25 Jahre Münzsammlerverein Freiburg e.V. Abb. 74/75, Becker p.31-1
shanxiDec 27, 2019
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1498, 4 Kreuzer, Raven, CrossFreiburg im Breisgau
4 Kreuzer or Stäbler
after 1498
Obv.: ✿MO✿FRIBVRG✿In✿BRISG, Head of raven
Rev.: GLOR - IA✿In - EXCE - LS✿D, cross
Ag, 19.9mm, 1.26g
Ref.: Berstett - (comp. 242).
1 commentsshanxiDec 27, 2019
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Thessaly, Larissa, Nymph Larissa, Horse, TetrachalkonThessaly, Larissa
Tetrachalkon
(Mid 4th century BC).
Obv.: Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left.
Rev.: ΛΑΡΙΣAΙΩN, Bridled horse prancing right; wheat ear below.
AE, 9.54g, Diameter: 23 mm
Ref.: BCD Thessaly II 330; Roger 279.
2 commentsshanxiDec 13, 2019
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Athena, bull heads, thunderbolt aboveMysia, Pergamon
AE15
310-284 BC
Obv.: Helmeted and laureate head of Athena left
Rev.: ΠΕΡΓ, Confronted bull heads, thunderbolt above
AE, 15mm, 4.59g
Ref.: BMC Mysia p. 111, #15 var., SNG France 1586
shanxiDec 13, 2019
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Attica, Athens, Demeter, poppy and grain earsAttica. Athens
Eleusinian festival coinage
Obv.: Veiled head of Demeter right
Rev.: A-ΘE, poppy with crossed grain ears.
Æ, 13 mm., 3,44 g.
Ref.: J.N.Svoronos “Les monnaies d'Athènes” pl.104 / 38-45, Kroll 150
shanxiDec 13, 2019
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Asia Minor, Lydia, Hierocaesarea, Trajan, ArtemisLydia. Hierocaesaraea
Trajan
Bronze, Æ 29
Obv.: ΑΥ ΝΕΡΒΑΝ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟΝ, laureate head of Trajan right
Rev.: ΠƐΡϹΙΚΗ ΙΕΡΟΚΑΙϹΑΡƐωΝ, Artemis Persica, wearing short chiton and boots, standing right, drawing arrow from quiver with her right hand, holding bow in left.
Ae, 29mm, 12,92g
Ref.: RPC III, 1844A (this coin)
1 commentsshanxiDec 02, 2019
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RIC 4a, p.270, 369 - Plautilla, Venus, CupidPlautilla
AR Denarius, Rome
Obv.: PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust right
Rev.: VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing left, holding apple and palm and resting elbow on shield (crossed strokes and two vertical strokes on shield), at her feet Cupid
AR, 19mm, 3.75g
Ref.: RIC IVa 369, CRE 437-45 var. (shield symbol).
1 commentsshanxiDec 01, 2019
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1625, 1 Kreuzer, Raven, Coat of ArmsFreiburg im Breisgau
Kreuzer 1625
Obv.:, SALVE REGI MISERICO cross, Head of raven
Rev.: MON NOVA FRIB 1625, coat of arms
AR, 0.32g, 15mm
Ref.: Berstett 244, Freiburger Münzen und Medaillen No. 41
shanxiNov 30, 2019
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RIC 5a, p.108, 5 - Salonina, Segetia Salonina
c. 259 - 260 A.D.
Billon antoninianus, Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne, Germany) mint
Obv.: SALONINA AVG, draped bust right, wearing stephane, hair in ridges and in plait looped below ear up the back of head, crescent behind shoulders
Rev.: DEAE SEGETIAE, statue of goddess Segetia standing facing in tetrastyle temple, nimbate, crescent on her head, both hands raised
Billon, 3.97g, 20.8mm, 0°
Ref.: Göbl MIR 902c, RSC IV 36, RIC V-1m p.108, 5, Hunter 21, Cunetio 731, Elmer 96, SRCV III 10631
Ex Roma Numismatics
Ex Forum Ancient Coins Shop
shanxiNov 29, 2019
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AE As, RIC 3, p.347, 1680 - Faustina II, Venus, MarsFaustina II
Bronze As
Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair in waves and bun at the back
Reverse: VENERI VICTRICI (to victorious Venus), Venus standing right, nude to the waist, both hands holding the right arm of Mars, Mars standing front, nude, helmeted head left, shield on his left arm, parazonium at left side, S - C (senatus consulto) across field.
AE, 11.911g, maximum diameter 26.5mm, die axis 195°
Ref.: RIC III MA1680 (R); BMCRE IV p. 543, MA999; Cohen III 241; SRCV II 5305; Hunter II p. 360, 78,
Ex Errett Bishop Collection
Ex Forum Ancient Coins
shanxiNov 27, 2019
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RPC - Asia Minor, Bithynia, Nicaea, Faustina II, Heracles LionFaustina II
BITHYNIA. Nicaea.
Faustina II (Augusta, 147-175)
Obv: ΦAYCTEINA CEBACTH, Draped bust of Faustina right.
Rev: ΝΙΚΑΙEΩΝ, Nude Herakles reclining left, on lion walking right; Herakles holding club and playing with small Eros.
AE, 14.31 g, 28 mm
Ref.: RPC onine 5530. (double die match with specimen 3)
1 commentsshanxiNov 25, 2019
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Thrace, Kings of Tharce, Rhoemetalkes I and Pythodoris with AugustusKings of Thrace, Rhoimetalkes I and Augustus
Æ24. Circa 11 BC- AD 12.

Obv.: ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ, bare head of Augustus right.
Rev.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΡΟΙΜΕΤΑΛΚΟΥ, Jugate heads of Rhoimetalkes I, diademed, and Queen Pythodoris right

Æ , 11.41g, 24mm, 6h.

Ref.: SNG Stancomb 905 (this coin); RPC I, 1711; Yourokova 204. 11.41g, 24mm, 6h.

Ex A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd., March 1976.
Ex William Stancomb Collection; this coin published in Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum, Great Britain, Volume XI, The William Stancomb Collection of Coins of the Black Sea Region (Oxford, 2000)
Ex Roma Numismatics, AUCTION XVIII, Lot 282
shanxiNov 17, 2019
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Nike, Athena, Pergamos magistrateMysia, Pergamon
AE20, Mid-late 2nd century BC
Pergamos, magistrate
Obv.: EΠI ΠEPΓAMOY Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a star on the bowl.
Rev.: ΠEPΓAMHNΩN Nike standing right, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond over her left shoulder.
AE, 5.45g, 20mm, 1h
Ref.: SNG Paris 1790-1793
Ex Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 8: Lot 315
shanxiNov 12, 2019
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Athena, Ivy leafMysia, Pergamon
KINGS of PERGAMON. Philetairos
AE13, 282-263 BC
Obv.: Helmeted head of Athena right
Rev.: ΦIΛE/TAIΡOΥ, Ivy leaf, two triangles above left and right
Æ, 13.3mm, 1.93g
Ref.: SNG BnF 1676-7 and 1679-81
Ex Forum Ancient Coins Shop
shanxiNov 11, 2019
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Attica, Athens, Athena, Owl, ObolAttica. Athens
Obol (after 449)
Obv: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette
Rev: AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive leaf and fruit; all within incuse square.
Ag, 9 mm, 0.69 g, 3 h
Ref.: Kroll 13
Ex Leu Webauction 8, Lot 265
shanxiOct 27, 2019
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1498, Vierer, Raven, Coat of ArmsFreiburg im Breisgau
Vierer, ca. AD 1500
Obv.: MO IN FRIBVRG BRISG (divided by flowers and crescents), cross, Head of raven
Rev.: SALVE REGINA MISER, coat of arms
AR, 0.81g, 17.8mm
Ref.: Berstett 245, Freiburger Münzen und Medaillen No. 19, Becker p.21,3
shanxiOct 27, 2019
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Denar, RIC 3, p.273, 740 - Faustina II, AeternitasFaustina II
AR-Denar, Rome mint
Obv.: DIVA FAVSTINA PIA, Draped bust right.
Rev.: AETERNITAS, Aeternitas standing left, holding globe surmounted by phoenix, and leaning on column.
Ag, 2.79g, 17.5mm
Ref.: RIC 740, CRE 157 [R2]
shanxiOct 27, 2019
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Thessaly, EkkarraThessaly, Ekkarra
Chalkous, ca 325-320 BC
Obv.: Laureate head of Zeus to left
Rev.: EKKAP / PEWN Artemis standing left, her right foot crossed behind her left, leaning on her hunting spear, held in her right hand.
Æ, 14 mm, 1.70 g.
Ref.: Rogers 207. Traité IV, 475, pl. CCLXXXVIII, 12-13, BCD Thessaly I 1036, BCD Thessaly II 65.1.
Ex BCD with tag
BCD wrote about the tag: "For whatever it is worth, CC was quite a character, an old fellow who dealt in ancient coins for as long as I knew him and who died at a very advanced age about ten years ago."
shanxiSep 14, 2019
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Apollo, Satrap, CrescentMysia, Pergamon
AR Diobol (ca. 450 BC).
Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo right.
Rev.: ΠΕΡΓ, Bearded head of satrap right, wearing Persian tiara, crescent above, all within incuse square.
Ag, 1.53g, 10mm
Ref.: BMC Myisa 1
shanxiSep 14, 2019
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102 - IVLIA MAMAEAJulia Avita Mamaea was a Syrian noble woman and a Roman regent of the Severan dynasty. She was the mother of Roman Emperor Severus Alexander and served as regent of Rome during his reign.

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shanxiSep 13, 2019
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RIC 4b, p.098, 343 - Julia Mamaea, IVNO CONSERVATRIXJulia Mamaea
AR-Denar
Obv.: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, Bust of Julia Mamaea, draped, right
Rev.: IVNO CONSERVATRIX, Juno, diademed, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock
Ag, 20mm, 3.33g
Ref.: RIC IVb, 343
shanxiSep 13, 2019
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Diana - Denar - 143 BC (Republic)AR Denarius, 143 BC, Rome
Rev.: Diana in biga of stags right holding torch, crescent below, ROMA in exergue
Ag, 17.9x19.5mm, 4.21g

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shanxiSep 11, 2019
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Diana - Denar - 74 BC (Republic)AR Denarius, 74 BC, Rome
Obv.: Bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder.
Ag, 3.77g, 18.2mm

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shanxiSep 11, 2019
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Diana - Denar - AD 241 (Gordianus III)AR-Denar
Rev.: DIANA LVCIFERA, Diana standing right, holding long torch.
Ag, 2.77g, 18.9mm

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shanxiSep 11, 2019
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Diana - Denar - 42 BC (Republic)AR Denarius, 42 BC, Rome
Rev.: P•CLODIVS right; M•F• left, Diana standing facing, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand
AR, 3.92g

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shanxiSep 11, 2019
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Cr. 494/23, Republic, 42 BC, P. Clodius M. f. TurrinusP. Clodius M. f. Turrinus
AR Denarius, 42 BC, Rome
Obv.: Laureate bust of Apollo right; lyre behind
Rev.: P•CLODIVS right; M•F• left, Diana standing facing, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand;
AR, 3.92g
Ref.: Sydenham 1117, Crawford 494/23, Babelon Clodia 14
Ex Collection Reusing/Schürer
Ex Manfred Olding
shanxiSep 11, 2019
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Cr. 517/2, Octavian, Mark AntonyOctavian and Mark Antony
Denarius 41 BC
Obv.: CAESAR·IMP·PONT·III·VIR·R·P·C: Head of Octavian right, bearded; around, inscription. Border of dots.
Rev.: M·ANT·IMP·AVG·III·VIR·R·P·C·M·BARBAT·Q·P: Head of M. Antonius right; around, inscription. Border of dots.
Ag, 3.81g, 18.1mm
Ref.: Crawford 517/2
Ex Christoph Gärtner 44. Auktion Numismatik, Lot 4055 D
4 commentsshanxiAug 25, 2019
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Asia Minor, Lycaonia, Laranda, Herakles, WolfLaranda, Lycaonia
Obol
4th century BC
Obv: Facing head of Herakles, with club over shoulder; H to left
Rev: Forepart of wolf right; star above.
Ag, 0.69g, 10.2mm
Ref.: Göktürk 68-9; SNG BN –; SNG von Aulock –.
shanxiAug 24, 2019
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Kyzikos, Dolphin, TunnyKyzikos, Mysia
AR obol, 550-480 BC
Obv.: Dolphin left above tunny left.
Rev.: Quadripartite incuse square.
Ag, 0.76g, 7.7x11mm
Ref.: unpublished, Von Fritze II -; SNG France -; SNG von Aulock -; SNG Copenhagen -; Rosen -; Klein -.
Ex Numismatik Naumann, Auction 80, Lot 871 (part of)
shanxiAug 24, 2019
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Asia Minor, Mysia, LampsakosLampsakos, Mysia
AR Tetrobol
4th-3rd centuries BC.
Obv.: Janiform female heads
Rev.: Helmeted head of Athena right
Ag, 2.49g, 12.4mm
Ref.: SNG France 1175–6
Ex Numismatik Naumann, Auction 80, Lot 871 (part of)
shanxiAug 24, 2019
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Lesbos, uncertain, confronted boar headsLesbos, uncertain
AR sixth of a stater
Circa 500-450 BC
Obv.:Two facing boar heads
Rev.: Diagonally quadripartite incuse square.
Ag (not billon), 2.65g, 12,8mm
Ref.: Lazzarini "A contribution to the study of the Archaic billon coinage of Lesbos", Fig.2, 3
Ex Numismatik Naumann, Auction 80, Lot 871 (part of)
shanxiAug 22, 2019
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Kyzikos, Boar, LionKyzikos, Mysia
AR obol, 525 - 475 B.C.
Obv.: forepart of boar left, reversed E on side, tunny fish behind
Rev.: head of roaring lion left within incuse square
Ag, 0.79g, 10.4mm
Ref.: SNG France 377-8, BMC Mysia p. 35, 118, SNG Cop 4 #48 (Mysia)
Ex Numismatik Naumann, Auction 80, Lot 871 (part of)
3 commentsshanxiAug 18, 2019
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Attica, Athens, Athena, Owl, ObolAttica. Athens
Obol (454-404 BC)
Obv: Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with olive wreath.
Rev: AΘΕ, Owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind.
Ag, 0.63g, 9.3mm
Ref.: SNG Copenhagen 53-6, SNG München 49.
Ex Numismatik Naumann, Auction 80, Lot 871 (part of)
1 commentsshanxiAug 18, 2019
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Asia Minor, Mysia, KyzikosKyzikos, Mysia
AR Hemiobol, ca. 410-400 BC
Obv.: Head of Attis left, wearing Phrygian cap.
Rev.: KYZI, Head of bull facing slightly right.
Ag, 0.31g, 7.8mm
Ref.: SNG von Aulock 7336; Klein 268.
Ex Numismatik Naumann, Auction 80, Lot 871 (part of)
shanxiAug 17, 2019
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Asia Minor, Troas, Dardanos, Obol, Horseman, CockDardanos
Asia Minor, Troas
late 5th Century BC
Obol
Obv.: Horseman riding left
Rev.: Cock standing left within incuse square.
Ag, 0.56g, 8.75mm
Ref.: SNG Copenhagen 282, SNG ANS Berry #985.
Ex Numismatik Naumann, Auction 80, Lot 871 (part of)
2 commentsshanxiAug 17, 2019
G_365_Ephesos.jpg
Asia Minor, Ionia, Ephesos, Hemiobol, BeeEphesos (550-500 BC)
AR Hemiobol
Obv.: Bee
Rev.: Incuse square punch.
Ag, 0.44g, 7.20mm
Ref.: Rosen 572
Ex Numismatik Naumann, Auction 80, Lot 871 (part of)
shanxiAug 17, 2019
persia_01_fac.jpg
Kings of Persia, Xerxes I - Darius II, SiglosKings of Persia
AR Siglos
Carradice type IIIb (early). Xerxes I - Darius II, c. 485 - 420 BC.
Obv.: Kneeling-running figure of the Great King right, transverse spear in right, bow in left, bearded, crowned.
Rev.: incuse punch
AR, 5.35g, 14x16mm
Ref.: Carradice type IIIb (early), cf. SNG Kayhan 1030, Rosen 673, SGCV II 4682
Ex Numismatik Naumann, Auction 80, Lot 871 (part of)
shanxiAug 17, 2019
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Thrace, Byzantion, Artemis, crescent, star Byzantion
Thrace
Late 1st century AD.
Obv.: Draped bust of Artemis to right
Rev.: ΒΥΖΑΝΤΙΩΝ, crescent moon above star
AE, 2.99g, 18mm, 6h
Ref.: Schönert-Geiss 1957
Ex Thrax Collection
Ex Roma Numismatics, E-Sale 58, Lot 552
(Normally, the crescent points up and the star is in the center, here it points down and the star is below.)
1 commentsshanxiAug 10, 2019
G_363_Kyme_b.jpg
Asia Minor, Aiolis, Kyme, TycheAiolis, Kyme
AE 17
3rd century AD
Obv.: KVMH, Turreted and draped bust of Tyche (or Kyme?) left
Rev.: ΚΥΜΑΙΩΝ, Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
AE, 17mm, 3.43g
Ref.: BMC 120
(Probably all examles of this type are from the same die pair)
1 commentsshanxiAug 09, 2019
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Thrace, Apollonia Pontika, Anchor, SwastikaApollonia Pontika
Thrace
4th century BC
AR Hemiobol
Obv.: Anchor, A right
Rev.: Swastika in incuse
Ag, 0.38g, 6.8mm
Ref.: SNG BM Black Sea 149, SNG Stancomb 32
shanxiAug 07, 2019
G_362_Pergamon_fac.jpg
Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Athena, TelesphorosMysia, Pergamon
AE17, AD 147-161
Magistrate: I. Pol(l)ion (strategos for the second time, asiarch and neokoros)
Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right.
Rev: ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡΑ Ι ΠΩΛΛΙΩ ΤΟ Β, Telesphorus standing, facing
AE, 3.30g, 17mm
Ref.: RPC IV.2, 3297 (temporary), SNG Copenhagen volume 19 #452
1 commentsshanxiAug 07, 2019
Julia_Pergamon_R694.jpg
021 - IVLIAJulia

Julia the Elder, known to her contemporaries as Julia Caesaris filia or Julia Augusti filia was the daughter of Augustus, and his second wife, Scribonia.


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shanxiAug 05, 2019
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019 - LIVIA DRVSILLALivia

Livia Drusilla was the wife of the Roman emperor Augustus throughout his reign, as well as his adviser.


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shanxiAug 05, 2019
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Asia Minor, Mysia, RPC, Pergamon, Livia, JuliaLivia & Julia (Wife and Daughter of Augustus)
circa 10-2 BC
Charinos Grammateus, magistrate.
Obv: ΛΙΒΙΑΝ ΗΡΑΝ ΧΑΡΙΝΟΣ. Draped bust of Livia right.
Rev: ΟΥΛΙΑΝ ΑΦΡΟΔΙΤΗΝ. Draped bust of Julia (as Aphrodite) right.
Æ, 18 mm, 3.38 g
Ref.: RPC 2359
shanxiAug 05, 2019
G_360_Pergamon_fac.jpg
Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, cista mystica, serpents, NikeMysia, Pergamon
Cistophoric Tetradrachm
Obv.: Serpent emerging from cista mystica with raised lid, all within ivy wreath with fruits.
Rev.: Bowcase between two serpents; civic monogram to left. Control: To right, Nike flying left, holding wreath.
Ag, 28mm, 12.38g
Ref.: SNG Copenhagen 403
Ex Numismatik Naumann, Auktion 78, Lot 191
shanxiJul 28, 2019
G_359_Pergamon_fac.jpg
Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, cista mystica, serpents, ΔI, thyrsos Mysia, Pergamon
Cistophoric Tetradrachm
Obv.: Serpent emerging from cista mystica with raised lid, all within ivy wreath with fruits.
Rev.: Two snakes coiled around a bow case; between the snake heads, ΔI; to left, monogram of ΠΕΡΓ; to right, thyrsos entwined by a serpent.
Ag, 28mm, 12.54g, 1h
Ref.: Kleiner 12, SNG Paris 1734.
Ex Leu Numismatik, Webauktion 8, Lot 317
shanxiJul 28, 2019
Claudius_II_R693_artemis.jpg
Diana - Antoninian - AD 268-270 (Claudius II)AR-Antoninian
Rev.: DIANAE - VICTR Diana standing r. holding bow and drawing arrow from quiver, before her stag standing r. and looking back at her, H = officina 8 in exergue.
Ag, 21mm, 4.24g

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shanxiJul 27, 2019
Claudius_II_R693_fac~0.jpg
RIC 5a, p.228, 205 - Claudius II Gothicus, DianaClaudius II Gothicus
AR-Antoninian, 268-270 AD, Antioch
Obv.: IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed right
Rev.: DIANAE - VICTR Diana standing r. holding bow and drawing arrow from quiver, before her stag standing r. and looking back at her, H = officina 8 in exergue.
Ag, 21mm, 4.24g, 12h
Ref.. RIC 205
Ex London Ancient Coins
shanxiJul 27, 2019
Medaillen_Artemis_09_artemis.jpg
Modern depictions of Artemis/Diana, 1963, FranceBronze Medal ca. 1963-1965
by Raymond Delamarre (1890–1986)

Obv: ARTEMIΣ, Artemis running left, stag behind, squirrel underneath

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shanxiJul 27, 2019
Medaillen_Artemis_09_fac.jpg
Delamarre, ArtemisArtemis
Medal by Raymond Delamarre
1890–1986

Raymond Delamarre (1890–1986) was a French sculptor and medalist. His output in both spheres was huge, and he played a major role in the Art Déco movement. (wikipedia)

Obv: ARTEMIΣ, Artemis running left, stag behind, squirrel underneath
Rev: Bow, quiver, horn and rifle
AE, 50mm, 69g
Ref.: Monnaie de Paris M. 2227
shanxiJul 27, 2019
Medaille_Artemis_04_artemis.jpg
Modern depictions of Artemis/Diana, 1940, FranceBronze Medal ca. 1940
by François André Clémencin (1878-1950)
Obv: Artemis running left, holding bow, dog behind

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shanxiJul 24, 2019
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Clémencin, ArtemisMedal by François André Clémencin
1878-1950
Ca. 1940

A student of Jules Coutan, Clémencin exhibited at the Salon des artistes français in 1907 and received an honourable mention that year. In 1921, he won a silver medal.

He is responsible for sensual or erotic bronze statuettes, monuments to the dead and medals. (wikipedia)

Obv: Artemis running left, holding bow, dog behind
Rev: CONSEIL SUPERIEUR DE LA CHASSE – FEDERATION DEPARTEMENTALE MORLON, laurel and oak leaves
AE, 52mm, 87g
Ref.:
shanxiJul 24, 2019
G_358_Kyme_fac.jpg
Asia Minor, Aiolis, Kyme, Horse, Vase, monogramAiolis, Kyme
AE 16
Obv.: KY, Forepart of horse,ΔΙΟΝΥCΙΟC
Rev.: Single-handeled vase, M? monogram left
AE, 16 mm, 3.69g
Ref.: BMC p. 108, 42var. (monogram)
shanxiJul 23, 2019
G_357_Pergamon_fac.jpg
Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Athena, AsklepiosMysia, Pergamon
AE16, 282 - 263 B.C.
Obv: Helmeted bust of Athena left.
Rev: ΠΕΡΓΑΜΗΝΩΝ, Asklepios standing facing, head left, leaning upon serpent-entwined staff.
AE, 23mm, 9.89g
Ref.:BMC Mysia p. 127, 133-134
shanxiJul 22, 2019
G_356_Pergamon_fac.jpg
Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Owl, Athena, A Π monogramMysia, Pergamon
AE17, 200-133 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with star
Rev.: Owl with spread wings standing on palm, ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ above and below, monograms A Π below
AE, 3.93g, 18mm
Ref.:
1 commentsshanxiJul 22, 2019
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Freiburg im Breisgau, 1387, AR Brakteat, RavenFreiburg im Breisgau
AR Brakteat
Stebler or Hälbling = 1/2 Rappen
AD 1387
Obv.: Head of raven left, crescent? to left
Rev.: -
AR, 0.162g, 16mm (max)
Ref.: Freiburger Münzen und Medaillen No. 10, Jubiläumsschrift des Freiburger Münzsammelvereins 1997, No. 18
ex CNG e-auction 247 (12 Jan 2011)
ex FORVM ANCIENT COINS shop (2019)
2 commentsshanxiJul 21, 2019
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Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Athena, bull, thunderboltMysia, Pergamon
AE15, Circa 270-225 BC
Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right
Rev: ΠΕΡΓA, Bull’s head right; thunderbolt below.
AE, 3.06g, 15mm
Ref.: Westermark, Bronze 5; SNG France 1568-9; SNG Copenhagen -, BMC Mysia p.112, 17
shanxiJul 15, 2019
G_354_Pergamon.jpg
Asia Minor, Mysia, Pergamon, Asklepios, snake, omphalos, c/m owlMysia, Pergamon
AE 21, 200-133 BC
Obv.: laureate head of bearded Asklepios
Rev.: ΑΣΚΛΗΠΙΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ, snake coiled around omphalos, without monogram, countermark owl

AE, 10.6g, 20.5mm
Ref.: SNG France 1815 (with countermark)
1 commentsshanxiJul 13, 2019
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c/m owl, Pergamonc/m owl, Pergamon

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shanxiJul 13, 2019
G_352_Amyntas_artemis.jpg
Artemis, Galatia, AmyntasGalatia, Amyntas
Kings of Galatia
Obv.: Draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder, Є to left, ς to right (meaning unknown)
AE, 22mm, 7.09g

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shanxiJul 13, 2019
G_352_Amyntas_fac.jpg
Asia Minor, Galatia, Amyntas, Artemis, stagGalatia, Amyntas
Kings of Galatia
37-25 BC
Obv.: Draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder, Є to left, ς to right (meaning unknown)
Rev.: Stag standing right; B above; monogram in exergue
AE, 22mm, 7.09g
Ref.: RPC I 3506 (Series II)
shanxiJul 13, 2019
G_351_kyme_fac.jpg
Asia Minor, Aiolis, Kyme, Senate, River God HermosAiolis, Kyme
AE 24
Pseudo-autonomous. AD 238-244.
Obv.: ΙƐΡΑ ϹΥΝΚΛΗΤΟϹ; veiled bust of the Senate right
Rev.: KΚΥΜΑΙΩΝ ƐΡΜΟϹ; river god Hermos reclining left, holding reed and resting on water-urn
AE, 24 mm, 5.92g
Ref.: SNG von Aulock #7700
shanxiJul 07, 2019
ephesus_artemis.jpg
Artemis, Ionia, EphesusEphesos (Circa 50-27 BC)
Jason, magistrate
Obv.: Ε - Φ, Artemis advancing right, drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder and holding bow; hound at her feet.
AE, 10.88 g, 25 mm.

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shanxiJul 05, 2019
ephesus_fac.jpg
Asia Minor, Ionia, Ephesos AE25Ephesos (Circa 50-27 BC)
Jason, magistrate
Obv.: Ε - Φ, Artemis advancing right, drawing arrow from quiver at shoulder and holding bow; hound at her feet
Rev.: ΙΑΣΩΝ, Cock standing right with palm over wing within laurel wreath.
AE, 10.88 g, 25 mm.
Ref.: SNG Copenhagen 344
shanxiJul 05, 2019
Faustina_II_R690_fac.jpg
RPC - Thrace, Augusta Traiana, Faustina II, DemeterFaustina Junior
Thrace, Augusta Traiana
AE25
Obv.: ΦΑVСΤΕΙΝΑ СΕΒΑСΤΗ, draped bust of Faustina II right.
Rev.: ΑVΓΟVСΤΗС ΤΡΑΙΑΝΗС, veiled Demeter standing, facing, head, l., holding two ears of corn and long torch
Ae, 7.87g, 25 mm
Ref.: RPC Vol. 4, № 9375 (temporary)
1 commentsshanxiJun 30, 2019
Rechenpfennig_2_artemis.jpg
Modern depictions of Artemis/Diana, 1586-1635, NurembergNuremberg, Counter Token/Jeton

by Hans Krauwinckel, Nuremberg, AD 1586-1635
Obv.: APOLLO DIANA /in ex. H . K . - Apollo with harp to left. Diana with dog, spear, arrow and quiver to right.

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shanxiJun 30, 2019
Rechenpfennig_2_fac.jpg
Nuremberg, 1586-1635, Counter Token, Diana Apollo, Meleagros AtlanteCounter Token/Jeton
by Hans Krauwinckel, Nuremberg, AD 1586-1635
Obv.: APOLLO DIANA /in ex. H . K . - Apollo with harp to left. Diana with dog, spear, arrow and quiver to right.
Rev.: MELIAGER - Meleagros, left, giving Atlante, to the right, head of a killed boar.
AE, 4.63g, 27mm
Ref.: Stalzer Pl. 35, 307.
shanxiJun 30, 2019
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RPC - Egypt, Alexandria, AD 153/154, Faustina II, NilusFaustina II
Alexandria
Æ Drachm
Obv.: ΦΑVСΤΙΝΑ СƐΒΑС(С)ΤΗ (legend starting at 1 o'clock), draped bust right
Rev.. Nilus, with crocodile beside him, reclining, l., holding reed and cornucopia; (below, water plants)
L IZ= year 17 of Antoninus Pius (153/154).
Æ, 22.11g, 34mm
Ref.: RPC IV online 14755 (temporary)
1 commentsshanxiJun 27, 2019
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Egypt, Alexandria, AD 153/154, Faustina II, NilusFaustina II
Alexandria
Æ Drachm
Obv.: ΦΑVСΤΙΝΑ СƐΒΑС(С)ΤΗ (legend starting at 1 o'clock), draped bust right
Rev.. Nilus, with crocodile beside him, reclining, l., holding reed and cornucopia; (below, water plants)
L IZ= year 17 of Antoninus Pius (153/154).
Æ, 22.11g, 34mm
Ref.: RPC IV online 14755 (temporary)
2 commentsshanxiJun 27, 2019
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Thessaly, Pharkadon - Thessalos, HorseThessaly, Pharkadon
Hemidrachm, circa 440-400 BC
Obv.: Thessalos, petasos and cloak tied at neck, holding band around head of forepart of bull right
Rev.: Φ A P/K AΔ O around from upper left (K retrograde), forepart of bridled horse right; all within incuse square
Ag, 2.70g, 16mm
Ref.: BCD Thessaly II 603
1 commentsshanxiJun 18, 2019
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