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EB0178.2 Gelas / BullGela, SICILY, AE 17 (trias), 420-405 BC.
Obverse: Horned head of river god right, grain ear to left.
Reverse: ΓEΛAΣ [and grain ear] above bull walking right, three dots below.
References: Jenkins 506-508; McClean 2277; BMC 2, 73.
Diameter: 17mm, Weight: 3.767g.EBDec 02, 2018
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EB0178 Demeter / GelasGela, SICILY, AE 14, 339-310 BC.
Obverse: [ΓEΛΩIΩN], head of Demeter, facing slightly right, wearing wreath of grain ears.
Reverse: Bearded head of the river-god Gelas left, grain ears in hair.
References: SG 1099; BMC 2.77,78.
Diameter: 14.5mm, Weight: 2.653g.EBDec 02, 2018
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EB0177 Persephone / PlowKentoripai, SICILY, AE 17 (hexas), 344-336 BC.
Obverse: Draped bust of Persephone right, grain ear in hair; stalk of grain behind.
Reverse: KENTOΡIΠINΩN, Plow with a small bird standing on the share; two dots.
References: SG 1084; Calciati 7; BMC 2.15.
Diameter: 17.5mm, Weight: 4.435g.EBDec 02, 2018
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EB0176 Gorgoneion / Owl & LizardCamarina (Kamarina), SICILY, AE 14 (trias), 413-405 BC.
Obverse: Gorgoneion.
Reverse: KAMA, Owl standing left grasping lizard, pellet below.
References: SG 1062, BMC 2.37.
Diameter: 14mm, Weight: 2.927g.EBDec 02, 2018
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EB0175 Gorgoneion / Owl & LizardCamarina (Kamarina), SICILY, AE Obol, 425-405 BC.
Obverse: Gorgoneion.
Reverse: KAM-A, Owl standing right grasping lizard, pellet below.
References: Cf. SG 1064; Calciati 4; BMC 2.41.
Diameter: 13mm, Weight: 1.053g.EBDec 02, 2018
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EB0174 Athena / Owl & LizardCamarina (Kamarina), SICILY, AE 15, 410-405 BC.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena left.
Reverse: KAMA (retrograde), Owl grasping lizard; three dots in ex.
References: SG 1063, BMC 2.40.
Diameter: 15mm, Weight: 3.553g.EBDec 02, 2018
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EB0173 Griffin / HorseAlaisa, SICILY, AE 21, ca. 340 BC.
Obverse: Griffin springing to left.
Reverse: Horse prancing left.
References: SG 1048, BMC 2, no. 6.
Diameter: 21.5mm, Weight: 9.38g.EBDec 02, 2018
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EB0172 Eagle / CrabAgrigentum, SICILY, AE Hemilitron, 425-406 BC.
Obverse: Eagle standing right on dead hare.
Reverse: Crab; sea serpent [and conch below], three dots in left field, [three dots in right field].
References: Cf. BMC 93; GROSE 2064; Calciati 17.
Diameter: 32mm, Weight: 22.83.EBDec 02, 2018
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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.EBDec 02, 2018
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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.EBDec 02, 2018
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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.EBDec 01, 2018
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EB0168 Zeus / EagleThe Bretti, BRUTTIUM, AE 22, 216-214 BC.
Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right; tiny G below.
Reverse: BRET-TIWN, eagle standing left, wings open.
References: Cf. SNG ANS 44; BMC 86; Rutter HN 1942.
Diameter: 22.5mm, Weight: 11.755g.EBDec 01, 2018
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EB0167 Hera / CornucopiaeHipponion (as Vibo Valentia), BRUTTIUM, AE 18 (semis), 193-150 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head of Hera right; S behind.
Reverse: VALENTIA, Double cornucopia; carnyx and S to right.
References: BMC 9; HN Italy 2263; SNG ANS 483.
Diameter: 18mm, Weight: 3.283g.EBDec 01, 2018
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EB0166 Apollo / LionRhegion, BRUTTIUM, AE 16, 260-215 BC.
Obverse: Head of Apollo right; lyre behind.
Reverse: Lion walking right.
References: SNG ANS 727-8, Grose 1910.
Diameter: 16mm, Weight: 2.359g.EBDec 01, 2018
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EB0165 Lion / PoERhegion, BRUTTIUM, Æ Onkia, c. 425-420 BC.
Obverse: Lion scalp facing.
Reverse: R-E flanking pellet within circle, border of dots.
References: BMC 39; Weber 1128; HNItaly 2516; Rutter Group II.
Diameter: 12mm, Weight: 1.116g.EBDec 01, 2018
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EB0164 Persephone / BoarLucania, Paestum-Poseidonia. 218-201 BC. AE Sextans.
Obverse: Head of Persephone right, crowned with barley, two dots behind.
Reverse: PAIS, Boar running right; Q. VA and two dots below.
References: BMC 27: SNG ANS 760; HN Italy 1211.
Diameter: 15.5mm, Weight: 2.405g.EBDec 01, 2018
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EB0162 Zeus / SeleneCapua, CAMPANIA, AE sextans, 269-212 BC.
Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right; two stars behind.
Reverse: Selene driving galloping biga right; two stars above.
References: BMC 9; Grose 195; SNG ANS 206-207; Laffaille 10; Weber 293
Diameter: 24mm, Weight: 14.592g.EBDec 01, 2018
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EB0161 Head / Warrior on HorsebackBriviesca, HISPANIA, AE 24, 200-100 BC.
Obverse: Beardless male head right. Behind the head, uparrow (Iberian "U").
Reverse: Northern Iberian script UIROUN / IAS (Uironias), Warrior on horseback with spear charging right.
References: Catalogo del Monetario Iberico del Museo de Navarra #348.
Diameter: 24.5mm, Weight: 9.191g.
Regarding Uironias, here is a footnote from The Selected Essays of Julio Caro Baroja:
"Among the Autrigonians, Deobriga and Uironias ... were important names".EBDec 01, 2018
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EB0160 Helmeted Head / LastigiLastigi, HISPANIA. Mid-late 2nd century B.C. Æ quadrans.
Obverse: Helmeted male head right within laurel border.
Reverse: LAS within laurel border.
Diameter: 15mm, Weight: 3.504g.EBDec 01, 2018
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EB0159 Youth / CARMOCarmo, HISPANIA, AE 23, 200-100 BC.
Obverse: Youthful male head right.
Reverse: Corn ears (or wheat) right above & below CARMO on tablet.
References: Heiss 4.
Diameter: 23.5mm, Weight: 12.534g.EBDec 01, 2018
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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.EBNov 30, 2018
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EB0157 Ptolemy IX? / EagleCleopatra III and Ptolemy IX?, PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm.
Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, with aegis at neck.
Reverse: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, Eagle with wings closed stands half left atop fulmen, LC (year 6) left, ΠΑ right.
References: Svoronos 1667.
Diameter: 25mm, Weight: 14.108g.EBNov 30, 2018
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EB0156 Ptolemy IX? / EagleCleopatra III and Ptolemy IX?, PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm.
Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right.
Reverse: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, Eagle with wings closed stands half left atop fulmen, LI (year 10) left, ΠΑ right.
References: Svoronos 1671.
Diameter: 25mm, Weight: 13.083g.EBNov 30, 2018
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EB0154 Menander / AthenaMenander, 160-145 BC, BAKTRIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Taxila mint.
Obverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΔΡϒ, diademed and draped bust right.
Reverse: Karosthi legend, Athena Promachos advancing left, bearing shield and thunderbolt. HA monogram in right field.
References: SG 7600, MIG 215.
Diameter: 17mm, Weight: 2.196g.EBNov 30, 2018
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EB0153 Vologases VI / ArcherVologases VI 206-228, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Bust left with long, pointed beard extending beyond beaded border; wearing tiara with ear flaps, pellets on stalks round crest and a line of pellets on stalks on side; lines coming out of crest and diadem with loop at the top and two ends. Monogram Shore 85 behind head (abbreviated king's name in Aramaic).
Reverse: Archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram #26.
References: Shore 455, Sell. 88.18.
Diameter: 19.5mm, Weight: 3.781g.EBNov 29, 2018
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EB0152 Vologases VI / ArcherVologases VI 206-228, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Bust left with long, pointed beard extending beyond beaded border; wearing tiara with ear flaps, pellets on stalks round crest and a line of pellets on stalks on side; lines coming out of crest and diadem with loop at the top and two ends. Monogram Shore 85 behind head (abbreviated king's name in Aramaic).
Reverse: Archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram #26.
References: Shore 455, Sell. 88.17.
Diameter: 19.5mm, Weight: 2.983g.EBNov 29, 2018
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EB0151 Vologases VI / TycheVologases VI 206-228, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, Billon Tetradrachm.
Obverse: Bust of king left.
Reverse: Tyche presenting wreath to king enthroned.
References: Sell. 88.1-17 (228 AD).
Diameter: 25mm, Weight: 10.885g.EBNov 29, 2018
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EB0150 Vologases VI / TycheVologases VI 206-228 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, Billon Tetradrachm, Seleucia mint 220 AD.
Obverse: Bust left with long, tapered beard wearing tiara with hooks on crest, horn on side and long, curved earflap and earring. Lock of hair on forehead representing royal wart; B behind head. Diadem with loop at top and three ends.
Reverse: King seated left on throne, Tyche standing right before him, giving him diadem and holding scepter; standard legend off the flan and severely blundered. Seleucid date ΦΚB above diadem.
References: Shore 453, Sell. 88.4.
Diameter: 25.5mm, Weight: 13.373g.EBNov 28, 2018
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EB0149 Osroes II / ArcherOsroes II 190 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Diademed and draped bust of Osroes II left, wearing tiara with hooks on crest and vertically on the side.
Reverse: Archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow, AT monogram missing crossbar, thus making it Λ-T. Illegible legend.
References: Shore 439, Sell. 85.3.
Diameter: 18mm, Weight: 3.702g.EBNov 28, 2018
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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.EBNov 28, 2018
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EB0147.2 Vologeses III / ArcherVologeses III 105-147 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with long, pointed beard wearing diadem with loop at the top and three ends; earring visible; border of dots.
Reverse: Archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram 26; 7-line legend.
References: Shore 413, Sell. 78.3.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 3.737g.EBNov 28, 2018
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EB0147 Vologeses III / ArcherVologeses III 105-147 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with medium length beard wearing diadem with loop at the top and three ends; earring visible; border of dots.
Reverse: Archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram 26; 7-line legend.
References: Shore 412, Sell. 78.2.
Diameter: 20.5mm, Weight: 3.731g.EBNov 28, 2018
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EB0146 Artabanus III ? / ArcherArtabanus III?? 80-90 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with long triangular cut beard, wearing diadem with loop at the top and three ends, hair in three waves, earring visible; border of dots.
Reverse: Archer & 7-line legend, AT monogram #26.
References: Flip says "Shore 404, Sell. 74.6" but I have doubts.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 3.441g.EBNov 28, 2018
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EB0145 Artabanus III / ArcherArtabanus III 80-90 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with long square cut beard, wearing diadem with loop at the top and three ends, hair almost straight, earring visible; border of dots.
Reverse: Beardless archer, seated right on throne; in right hand, bow; below bow monogram #26 (AT); 7-line legend.
References: Shore 404, Sell. 74.6.
Diameter: 19mm, Weight: 3.659g.EBNov 28, 2018
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EB0144 Vardanes II / ArcherVardanes II 55-58 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Bust left with semicircular bottom to beard wearing diadem and three-band spiral torque with no visible end; medium length hair wavy with earring visible; diadem pendants shown as five lines; circular border of dots.
Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram #26 (AT); seven-line legend; no border.
References: Shore 384, Sell. 69.13.
Diameter: 22.5mm, Weight: 3.745g.EBNov 28, 2018
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EB0143 Vardanes II / ArcherVardanes II 55-58 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Bust left with semicircular bottom to beard wearing diadem and three-band spiral torque with no visible end; medium length hair wavy with earring visible; diadem pendants shown as five lines; circular border of dots.
Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram #26 (AT); seven-line legend; no border.
References: Shore 384, Sell. 69.13.
Diameter: 21mm, Weight: 3.653g.EBNov 28, 2018
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EB0142 Vologeses I / ArcherVologeses I 51-78 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with beard tapering but square cut; [wart on brow]; wearing diadem with loop at the top; hair in five waves, ear ring visible. Beaded border. Aramaic inscription ( = wl ).
Reverse: Archer seated right on throne holding bow. Somewhat blundered 7-line legend, below bow monogram #26 (AT).
References: Shore 377, Sell. 71.1.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 3.449g.EBNov 28, 2018
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EB0141 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: 21mm, Weight: 3.622g.EBNov 27, 2018
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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.EBNov 27, 2018
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EB0139 Vardanes I / TycheVardanes I, 40-45 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, Seleucia mint 43 AD.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with short pointed beard wearing diadem with loop at the top, hair in four waves, ear covered, wart on brow.
Reverse: King seated right on throne, receiving palm from Tyche holding cornucopia; 7-line legend; year date ΑΝΤ above palm (354 S.E. = A.D. 43), and month [ΔΥΣΤΡΟΥ] in exergue.
References: date illegible , Shore 351, Sell. 64.14
Diameter: 26.5mm, Weight: 13.957g.EBNov 27, 2018
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EB0138 Artabanus II / ArcherArtabanus II 10-38 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with medium square cut beard, wearing diadem with loop at the top and three ends, hair almost straight, earring visible; border of dots.
Reverse: beardless archer, seated right on throne; in right hand, bow; below bow monogram #26 (AT). 7-line legend.
References: Shore 341, Sell. 63.6.
Diameter: 20.5mm, Weight: 3.719g.EBNov 27, 2018
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EB0137 Artabanus II / ArcherArtabanus II 10-38 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Bearded bust of king left, wearing diadem, diadem ends as three lines, long hair with no earring or ear visible; border of dots.
Reverse: Beardless archer seated right on throne wearing kyrbasia and cloak; in right hand, bow, below bow monogram #26 (AT). 7-line legend.
References: Sell. 61.6?
Diameter: 20.5mm, Weight: 3.753g.EBNov 27, 2018
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EB0136 Artabanus II / ArcherArtabanus II 10-38 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with medium square cut beard, wearing diadem with loop at the top and three ends, hair almost straight, earring visible; border of dots.
Reverse: beardless archer, seated right on throne; in right hand, bow; below bow monogram #26 (AT). 7-line legend.
References: Shore 341, Sell. 63.6.
Diameter: 21.5mm, Weight: 3.737g.EBNov 27, 2018
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EB0135 Artabanus II / ArcherArtabanus II 10-38 AD, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with medium square cut beard, wearing diadem with loop at the top and three ends, hair almost straight, earring visible; border of dots.
Reverse: beardless archer, seated right on throne; in right hand, bow; below bow monogram #26 (AT). 7-line legend.
References: Sell. 63.6.
Diameter: 21.5mm, Weight: 3.727g.EBNov 27, 2018
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EB0134 Phraates IV / ArcherPhraates IV 38-2 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, possibly Mithradatkart mint.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with pointed beard, wart on brow, segmented necklet, wearing diadem; eagle behind head.
Reverse: Beardless archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram #28. 7-line legend.
References: Sell. 52 (possibly 52.6).
Diameter: 21.5mm, Weight: 3.826g.EBNov 27, 2018
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EB0133 Phraates IV / ArcherPhraates IV 38-2 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, unknown mint.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with pointed beard, wart on brow, segmented necklet, wearing diadem; eagle with wreath behind, star above crescent in front.
Reverse: Beardless archer seated right on throne holding bow, below bow monogram #26 (AT); ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ / ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ.
References: Sell. 54.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 3.909g.EBNov 26, 2018
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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.EBNov 26, 2018
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EB0131 Phraates IV / King and TychePhraates IV 38-2 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, Seleucia mint.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with pointed beard, royal wart on brow, segmented necklet, wearing diadem.
Reverse: King seated right on throne, receiving a palm branch from Tyche left, holding a cornucopia; Greek inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ.
References: Shore 272, Sell. 51, Seaby 7466.
Diameter: 28.5mm, Weight: 12.358g.EBNov 26, 2018
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EB0130 Phraates IV / King and TychePhraates IV 38-2 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, Seleucia mint.
Obverse: Bare-headed bust left with pointed beard, royal wart on brow, segmented necklet, wearing diadem.
Reverse: King seated right on throne, receiving a palm branch from Tyche left, holding a cornucopia; Greek inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ / ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ.
References: Shore 272, Sell. 51, Seaby 7466.
Diameter: 28.5mm, Weight: 10.931g.EBNov 26, 2018
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EB0129 Orodes II / ArcherOrodes II 57-38 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Bust left with pointed beard wearing diadem and griffin-ended torque; star before, crescent above star behind; wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets.
Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; behind archer, anchor (A48iv); below bow, monogram AT; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ.
References: Shore 261, Sell. 48.9.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 3.603g.EBNov 26, 2018
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EB0128 Orodes II / ArcherOrodes II 57-38 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Tambrax mint.
Obverse: Short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, star before and crescent behind; no wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets.
Reverse: beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram TM; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ.
References: Shore -, Sell. 47.19.
Diameter: 20.5mm, Weight: 3.647g.EBNov 26, 2018
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EB0127 Orodes II / ArcherOrodes II 57-38 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Diademed bust of king left.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, 7-line legend around archer monogram.
References: Shore 223, Sell. 45.10?
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 3.845g.EBNov 25, 2018
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EB0126.2 Orodes II / ArcherOrodes II 57-38 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque, crescent behind; (usually) no wart visible on forehead; circular border of pellets
Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; below bow, monogram [~]; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ.
References: Shore 222, Sell. 46.18.
Diameter: 21mm, Weight: 3.917g.EBNov 25, 2018
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EB0126 Orodes II / ArcherOrodes II 57-38 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ecbatana mint.
Obverse: Diademed bust of king left.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, 7-line legend around archer monogram.
References: Shore 223, Sell. 45.10.
Diameter: 20.5mm, Weight: 3.465g.EBNov 25, 2018
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EB0125 Orodes I / ArcherOrodes I 90-80 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Rhagae mint.
Obverse: Diademed bust of king left.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡ−ΣΑΚΟΥ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, 7-line legend around archer.
References: Shore 123, Sell. 31.6, Seaby 7390.
Diameter: 21mm, Weight: 4.156g.EBNov 25, 2018
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EB0124 Orodes I / ArcherOrodes I 90-80 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Rhagae mint.
Obverse: Diademed bust of king left.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, 7-line legend around archer.
References: Shore 122, Sell. 31.5, Seaby 7389.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 3.722g.EBNov 25, 2018
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EB0123 Gotarzes I / ArcherGotarzes I 95-90 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm.
Obverse: Diademed bust of king left.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΡΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ, 5-line legend around archer.
References: Shore 113, Sell. 33.4.
Diameter: 21mm, Weight: 3.458g.EBNov 25, 2018
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EB0122 Gotarzes I / ArcherGotarzes I 95-90 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm.
Obverse: Diademed bust of king left.
Reverse: 5-line legend around archer.
References: Shore 112, Sell. 33.3.
Diameter: 20mm, Weight: 3.922g.EBNov 25, 2018
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EB0121 Mithradates II / ArcherMithradates II 123-88 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm.
Obverse: Bust of king left.
Reverse: 5-line legend around archer.
References: -.
Diameter: 21mm, Weight: 3.86g.EBNov 25, 2018
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EB0120 Mithradates II / ArcherMithradates II 123-88 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm.
Obverse: Bust, left, w/tiara and diadem.
Reverse: 5-line legend around archer.
References: Shore 99?, Sell. 28.7?
Diameter: 19mm, Weight: 3.600g.EBNov 25, 2018
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EB0119 Mithradates II / ArcherMithradates II 123-88 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ekbatana mint.
Obverse: Bust, left, w/tiara and diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; mustache, long tapering beard; tiara w/earflap and 3 rows of pellets enclosing a six-pointed star; earring, multi-turn torque w/2-pellet finial; cuirass.
Reverse: Archer, right, on throne, w/bow in 1 hand; exergual line; 5-line legend forming a square: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY EΠIΦANoYΣ.
References: Shore 97, Sell. 28.3, Seaby 7372.
Diameter: 21mm, Weight: 4.131g.
Ex: Alex G. Malloy.EBNov 25, 2018
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EB0118 Mithradates II / ArcherMithradates II 123-88 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Ekbatana mint.
Obverse: Bust, left, w/tiara and diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; mustache, long tapering beard; tiara w/earflap and 3 rows of pellets enclosing a six-pointed star; [earring], multi-turn torque w/2-pellet finial; cuirass.
Reverse: Archer, right, on throne, w/bow in 1 hand; exergual line; 5-line legend forming a square: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY EΠIΦANoYΣ.
References: Shore 97, Sell. 28.3, Seaby 7372.
Diameter: 19mm, Weight: 4.014g.
See Best of Type:http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-142418EBNov 25, 2018
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EB0117 Mithradates II / ArcherEB0117 Mithradates II
Mithradates II 123-88 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, AR Drachm, Rhagae mint.
Obverse: Diademed bust left.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ, 5-line legend around archer.
References: Shore 87, Sell. 27.1.
Diameter: 23mm, Weight: 3.936g.EBNov 25, 2018
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EB0116 Mithradates II / ArcherMithradates II 123-88 BC, PARTHIAN KINGDOM, Ecbatana mint, AR Drachm.
Obverse: Medium bearded bust left wearing diadem, pellet-ended torque; behind bust, monogram [~~]; circular border of pellets.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ, beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on omphalos, holding bow in right hand; no border.
References: Shore 76, Sell. 24.30.
Diameter: 22mm, Weight: 3.684g.EBNov 25, 2018
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EB0114 Mithradates VI / StagKingdom of Pontos. Mithradates VI Eupator AR Drachm. May-August 95 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head of Mithradates to right.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ EYΠATOPOΣ above and below Stag feeding to left; star within crescent to left, date and monogram in exergue; all within wreath.
References: Callataÿ D2/R1e; SNG von Aulock 6684. Extremely Rare, see this article by Roma Numismatics: http://romanumismatics.com/articles/article/kingdom-of-pontos-one-of-eleven-known-drachms-of-mithradates-vi.
Diameter: 19mm, Weight: 3.855g.
Ex: JSD Ancient Coins.EBNov 25, 2018
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EB0113 Ariobarzanes III / AthenaAriobarzanes III Eusebes Philoromaios, CAPPADOCIA, AR drachm, 52-42 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head right.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΙΟΒΑΡΖΑΝΟΥ ΕΥ- ΣΕΒΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΟΡΩΜΑΙΟΥ Athena standing left, holding Nike, spear, and shield; in left field, star and crescent to left, monogram to right, [date in exergue].
References: BMC 1; HGC 7, 853; Simonetta 3a or 3b.
Diameter: 17.5mm, Weight: 3.549g.EBNov 25, 2018
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EB0112 Philip I / ZeusPhilip I Philadelphus, Antioch, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, 93-83(or 75) BC.
Obverse: Diademed head of Philip right.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΦIΛIΠΠOY EΠIΦANOYΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY to right and left of Zeus seated left, holding Nike and sceptre.
References: Cf. SEABY 7214.
Diameter: 26mm, Weight: 14.971g.EBNov 23, 2018
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EB0111 Philip I / ZeusPhilip I Philadelphus, Antioch, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, 93-83(or 75) BC.
Obverse: Diademed head of Philip right.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΦIΛIΠΠOY EΠIΦANOYΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY to right and left of Zeus seated left, holding Nike and sceptre.
References: Cf. SEABY 7196, Newell 439.
Diameter: 26mm, Weight: 16.117g.EBNov 23, 2018
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EB0105 Alexander I / ApolloAlexander I Balas 150-145 BC, Antioch, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR drachm.
Obverse: Diademed head right.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY ΘEOΠATOROΣ [EYEΡΓETOY], Apollo left on omphalos, [cornucopiae left], [date ΓΞΡ in ex].
References: -.
Diameter: 18mm, Weight: 4.093g.EBNov 23, 2018
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EB0103 Demetrios I / CornucopiaeDemetrios I Soter, 162-150 BC, Antioch mint, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR drachm,
Obverse: Diademed head right; fillet border.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ, Cornucopiae; in exergue, control mark [] and ΑΞΡ.
References: BMC 36; Newell, SMA 120; SNG Israel (Spaer) 1279.
Diameter: 17mm, Weight: 4.107g.EBNov 23, 2018
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EB0096 Antiochus IV / ApolloAntiochus IV Epiphanes, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR drachm, Ekbatana mint, 175-164 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head right.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow in right hand, left hand resting on bow, ? in inner left field.
References: Cf. SNGIs 1215.
Diameter: 17mm, Weight: 3.967g.EBNov 23, 2018
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EB0110 Antiochos IX / AthenaAntiochos IX, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, 113-95 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head right.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ// ANTIOXOΥ// ΦIΛO-ΠATOΡOΣ/ ΣIΔΩ/ IEΡ/ AΣΥ/ IΣ, Athena standing left, holding Nike and spear, monograms in left field.
References: BMC 6; Cop.416; CSE.725; Spaer 2732.
Diameter: 30mm, Weight: 15.977g.EBNov 23, 2018
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EB0109 Antiochos VIII / ZeusAntiochos VIII Gryphos, Antioch, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, 121-96 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head right (3rd reign).
Reverse: Zeus enthroned left holding Nike and sceptre (bankers mark over Nike).
References: Newell SMA 406; Babelon 1433; Pozzi 3022.
Diameter: 29mm, Weight: 15.068g.EBNov 23, 2018
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EB0108 Demetrius II / EagleDemetrius II, Tyre, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, 145-140 BC. Dated year 184 of the local era.
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 (with ΔΠΡ in right field): BMC (2nd reign) 4; Rouvier 1928; Babelon (Rois de Syrie), 1181; Mionnet V, 583.
Diameter: 28mm, Weight: 13.333g.EBNov 23, 2018
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EB0107 Antiochus VII / AthenaAntiochus VII Sidetes, 139-129 BC, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, Cappadocian mint, posthumous issue.
Obverse: Diademed head of Antiochos right.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEΡΓETOY, Athena standing left holding Nike, spear and shield. ΔI monogram over A in outer left field. T - A across inner fields.
References: HGC 9, 1069. Lorber & Houghton 15-26. See also BMC 32-33; Hoover 1067; SG 7091-7092.
Diameter: 28mm, Weight: 16.356g.
EBNov 23, 2018
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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.EBNov 23, 2018
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EB0104 Alexander I / ZeusAntioch, SELEUKID KINGDOM, Alexander I Balas, AR Tetradrachm, 150-145 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head right.
Reverse: AΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEXANΔΡOY ΘEOΠATΡOΣ EYEΡΓETOY, Zeus seated left, holding Nike and sceptre; Φ in outer left field, PAT monogram in inner left field, date ΔΡ? in exergue.
References: Cf. Houghton 179.
Diameter: 31mm, Weight: 16.327g.EBNov 23, 2018
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EB0101 Demetrios I / TycheAntioch, Demetrios I Soter, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, 162-150 BC
Obverse: Diademed head of Demetrios right, fillet border.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY, Tyche seated left on omphalos, holding cornucopiae and arrow, monogram in outer left field.
References: BMC 33.
Diameter: 30.5mm, Weight: 15.785g.EBNov 23, 2018
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EB0100 Demetrios I / TycheAntioch, Demetrios I, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, 162-150 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head right.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ, Tyche seated left on backless throne supported by winged tritoness, holding sceptre and cornucopiae; in left field, HP ligate and ATI monograms. In exergue, ΑΞΡ.
References: BMC 12? (same as EB0098).
Diameter: 31mm, Weight: 16.636g.EBNov 23, 2018
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EB0099 Demetrios I / TycheAntioch, Demetrios I, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, 162-150 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head right.
Reverse: Tyche seated left on throne with winged tritoness support, holding short sceptre & cornucopia, ΔΙ monogram (recut over earlier control) in outer left field.
References: Houghton 83, SNGIs 1256.
Diameter: 31mm, Weight: 16.262g.EBNov 23, 2018
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EB0098 Demetrios I / TycheAntioch, Demetrios I, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, 162-150 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head right.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ, Tyche seated left on backless throne supported by winged tritoness, holding sceptre and cornucopiae; in left field, HP? and ATI monograms. In exergue, ΑΞΡ.
References: BMC 12?.
Diameter: 30mm, Weight: 15.747g.EBNov 23, 2018
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EB0097 Antiochos V / ZeusAntioch, Antiochos V, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, 164-162 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head right.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYΠATOΡOΣ, Zeus seated left on throne, holding Nike and sceptre. DI monogram in left field.
References: BMC 4, SNGIs 1244.
Diameter: 30.5mm, Weight: 15.537g.EBNov 23, 2018
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EB0095 Antiochos IV / ZeusAntioch, Antiochos IV Epiphanes, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, 170-164 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head right.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ, Zeus enthroned left, with Nike and sceptre.
References: Newell SMA 54.
Diameter: 31mm, Weight: 16.403g.EBNov 23, 2018
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EB0094 Seleukos IV / ApolloAntioch, Seleukos IV, SELEUKID KINGDOM, AR Tetradrachm, 187-175 BC
Obverse: Diademed head of Seleukos IV right.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow in his right hand, left hand on bow set on ground to right; palm branch to left, ɸ in exergue.
References: SNG Spaer 839,840; BMC 11.
Diameter: 30mm, Weight: 16.434g.EBNov 22, 2018
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EB0093 Antiochos III / ApolloSeleukid Kings of Syria. Antiochos III The Great AR Tetradrachm. Antioch, 222-210 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head right.
Reverse: Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow; Monograms in outer left field.
References: SC 1041.2; BMC 5.
Diameter: 29mm, Weight: 16.983g.EBNov 22, 2018
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EB0092 Antiochos I / ApolloKings of Syria, Antiochos II AR Tetradrachm. Seleukeia on the Tigris, 261-246.
Obverse: Diademed head of Antiochos I.
Reverse: Apollo seated left, on omphalos, holding bow and arrow.
References: SC587.3, HGC 9, BMC 18.
Diameter: 29mm, Weight: 16.592g.EBNov 22, 2018
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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.EBNov 22, 2018
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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.EBNov 22, 2018
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EB0088 Herakles / ZeusAlexander III AR Tetradrachm. Temnos, late posthumous issue, ca. 188-170 BC.
Obverse: Head of young Herakles right in lionskin headdress.
Reverse: AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre, E and ΠA monogram above oenochoe beneath vine tendril in left field.
References: Price 1678.
Diameter: 32.5mm, Weight: 16.22g.EBNov 22, 2018
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EB0087 Herakles / ZeusKingdom of Macedonia, Alexander III AR Drachm. Sardes mint, struck under Antigonos I Monophthalmos ca 320-319 BC.
Obverse: Head of Herakles wearing lionskin headdress.
Reverse: Zeus seated left; in left field, TI above star.
References: Cf. Price 2626-2629.
Diameter: 17mm, Weight: 4.132g.EBNov 22, 2018
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