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EB0086 Herakles / ZeusAlexander III AR Drachm. Abydos mint. ca 310-297 BC.
Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress.
Reverse: AΛEXANΔΡOY, Zeus seated left with eagle and sceptre; monogram in left field, Phrygian cap? beneath chair.
References: Cf. Price 1577.
Diameter: 18mm, Weight: 4.017g.EBNov 22, 2018
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EB0085 Herakles / ZeusAlexander III, Sidon?, MACEDONIA, obol, 333-323 BC.
Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress.
Reverse: AΛEXANΔΡOY, Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre. ΣI in left field.
References: Cf. Price 3475, MULLER 3934.
Diameter: 10mm, Weight: 0.653g.EBNov 22, 2018
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EB0084 Herakles / ZeusAlexander III, Babylon, MACEDONIA, AR Tetradrachm, 325-317 BC.
Obverse: Head of Herakles wearing lionskin headdress right.
Reverse: AΛEΞANΔΡOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ to right and beneath Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; M in left field, ΛY beneath chair above the strut.
References: Price 3692; Mueller 1272.
Diameter: 25.5mm Weight: 17.202g. Axis: 240°.EBNov 21, 2018
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EB0083 Herakles / ZeusAlexander III, MACEDONIA, AR Tetradrachm, 333-323 BC.
Obverse: Head of Herakles wearing lionskin headdress right.
Reverse: AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus seated left; thunderbolt before, HA monogram below throne. (Note: dark areas are dirt, not corrosion).
References: -.
Diameter: 27.5mm, Weight: 17.2g.EBNov 21, 2018
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EB0082 Persian king or hero / Grand PianoPERSIA. Achaemenid Empire. Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II. AR 1/2 Siglos ca. 420-375 BC.
Obverse: Persian king or hero right, in kneeling-running stance, holding dagger and bow, dotted baseline.
Reverse: Oblong incuse punch.
References: -.
Diameter: 16mm, Weight: 5.334g.EBNov 21, 2018
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EB0081 Horse / PalmCarthage, ZEUGITANA, AR litra, 320-310 BC.
Obverse: Horse head
Reverse: Palm tree
References: SNGCop 74.
Diameter: 9mm, Weight: 0.732g.EBNov 21, 2018
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EB0080 Athena / OwlGaza, PHOENICIA, AR hemiobol or obol, Circa 350 BC.
Obverse: Athena head?
Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing, two olive leaves behind.
References: Cf. SNGANS 18,20.
Diameter: 7mm, Weight: 0.382g.EBNov 21, 2018
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EB0079 Melkart / EagleTyre, PHOENICIA, AR Half-Shekel or Dridrachm.
Obverse: Laureate head of Melkart right.
Reverse: Eagle standing left; club to left, palm over KP & monogram to right.
References: -.
Diameter: 21mm, Weight: 6.701g.EBNov 21, 2018
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EB0078 Melkart / EagleTyre, PHOENICIA, AR Tetradrachm, Year 42 = 87-86 BC.
Obverse: Laureate head of Melkart right.
Reverse: Eagle standing left [on prow]; date BM above club to left, palm above Δ to right, [Phoenician letter beth between legs].
References: BMC 134 Phoenicia (for year 41).
Diameter: 29mm, Weight: 14.33g.EBNov 21, 2018
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EB0077 Athena / GrapesSoloi, CILICIA, AR Stater. Circa 385-350 BC.
Obverse: Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with griffin.
Reverse: ΣO-ΛI, grape bunch with leaf to left all in incuse square.
References: SNG France 176.
Diameter: 20.5mm, Weight: 9.469g.EBNov 20, 2018
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EB0076 Aphrodite / DionysosNagidos, CILICIA, AR Obol, 420-380 BC.
Obverse: Head of Aphrodite right.
Reverse: Bearded head of Dionysos right.
References: Sear 5583, SNG Frankreich 14-15.
Diameter: 10mm, Weight: 0.749g.EBNov 20, 2018
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EB0075 Gorgoneion / AthenaSelge, PISIDIA, AR Trihemiobol.
Obverse: Gorgonion facing.
Reverse: Helmeted head of Athena right.
References: -.
Diameter: 11mm, Weight: 0.91g.EBNov 20, 2018
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EB0074 Gorgoneion / AthenaSelge, PISIDIA, AR Trihemiobol, 370-360 BC.
Obverse: Gorgoneion facing.
Reverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, spear-head and astragalos behind head.
References: BMC 29.
Diameter: 10mm, Weight: 0.646g.EBNov 20, 2018
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EB0073 Gorgon / AthenaMACEDOINE, NEAPOLIS, Hemidrachme c. 400-350 BC.
Obverse: Head of Gorgon face, grimacing and sticking out tongue, straight hair with curls on the forehead.
Reverse: N-E/O-Π (Nεοπολιτων), Athena head right.
Diameter: 13mm, Weight: 1.703g.
References: BMC 17.
Ex: Ariagno Collection.EBNov 19, 2018
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EB0072 Artemis / With stagPerge, PAMPHYLIA, Hemidrachm, 200-100 BC.
Obverse: Laureate head of Artemis right, quiver behind neck.
Reverse: ΠEΡΓAIA[Σ] [AΠTEMIΔOΣ], Artemis standing left with wreath and sceptre, stag at her feet.
References: Sear 5416, SNG Cop 300.
Diameter: 13mm, Weight: 2.063g.EBNov 19, 2018
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EB0071 Wrestlers / SlingerAspendos, PAMPHYLIA, AR Stater, Circa 330-250 BC.
Obverse: Two wrestlers grappling; E between.
Reverse: EΣTFΔIY to left, Slinger standing right; triskeles, club before, O between legs.
References: BMC. XIX, 63 var.; S. 5399 var.; SNG Copenhagen 240 var.
Diameter: 25mm, Weight: 10.44g.EBNov 19, 2018
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EB0070 Helios / RoseRhodes-Peraia, Caria. AR drachm, 175-170 BC.
Obverse: Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right.
Reverse: Z-Ω EΡMIAΣ, rose with bud on the right.
References: SNG Keckman 793; Price, Larissa 1968 Hoard, 247.
Diameter: 14mm, Weight: 2.685g.EBNov 19, 2018
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EB0069 Helios / RoseRhodes, CARIA, AR drachm, ca. 205-188 BC.
Obverse: Helios facing (not radiate).
Reverse: Rose, double-strike, illegible.
References: Cf. SNG Hel 588.
Diameter: 14mm, Weight: 2.286g.EBNov 19, 2018
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EB0068 Helios / RoseRhodes, CARIA, AR Didrachm, c.250-229 BC.
Obverse: Helios Radiate Head Three Quarter Face.
Reverse: MNAΣIMAXOΣ above, P O below, Rose on its stem, with a button on the right; in the field, left, Athena Niképhore standing left.
References: Pz. 2704, Delpierre 2764, SNG Cop.765, BMC 143.
Diameter: 21mm, Weight: 6.495g.
Ex: Ariagno Collection.EBNov 18, 2018
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EB0064 Lion / AphroditeKnidos, CARIA, AR Drachm circa 411-394 BC.
Obverse: Forepart of roaring lion right.
Reverse: Head of Aphrodite right, hair bound in sphendone decorated with flowers; within incuse square; A to left.
References: Cahn Series 92 (V45/R63); SNG Helsinki 138; SNG Copenhagen 252.
Diameter: 17mm, Weight: 6.113g.EBNov 18, 2018
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EB0067 Zeus / EagleStratonikeia, CARIA, AR Hemidrachm circa 88-85 BC. Pythias, magistrate.
Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right.
Reverse: ΠYΘEAΣ, Eagle standing left; Σ-E across fields, crown of Isis to left; all within incuse square.
References: SNG von Aulock 8151; Meadows Group A, 117-122.
Diameter: 14mm, Weight: 1.375g.EBNov 18, 2018
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EB0066 Zeus / Headdress of IsisMyndos, CARIA, AR Drachm 2nd-1st century BC.
Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right.
Reverse: MYNΔIΩN - TΓΛΓΠΠCC?, Headdress of Isis.
References: Sear 4915.
Diameter: 16.5mm, Weight: 3.724g.EBNov 17, 2018
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EB0065 Artemis / TripodKnidos, CARIA, AR Tetrobol. Circa 250-210 BC.
Obverse: Draped bust of Artemis right, in stephane, bow & quiver over shoulder.
Reverse: Tripod, TEΛEΣIΠΠO[Σ] (magistrate) in left field, KNIΔIΩN in right field.
References: Cf. SNG Helsinki 197; SNG Fitzwilliam 4713; BMC 49; SG 4848.
Diameter: 15mm, Weight: 2.474g.
Ex: Ariagno Collection.EBNov 17, 2018
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EB0063 Lion / BullChersonessos, CARIA, AR Tritetartemorion, 500-480 BC.
Obverse: Lion’s head to right with open jaws.
Reverse: Bull head right, XEP.
References: Babelon 714; BMC 3; Cahn X2; Cf. SNG Munich 334 and Rosen 625. Extremely rare.
Diameter: 10mm, Weight: 0.912g.EBNov 17, 2018
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EB0062 Lion / RosetteMiletos, Ionia, AR 1/12 stater. Late 6th century BC.
Obverse: Forepart of lion left, head turned.
Reverse: Floral star pattern in incuse square.
References: SNG Cop 952; Grose 8207.
Diameter: 10mm, Weight: 1.034g.
Ex: JSD Ancient Coins.EBNov 17, 2018
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EB0061 Artemis / BullIonian Islands, Island of Ikaros, Oenoe AR Drachm. 3rd century BC.
Obverse: Head of Artemis ¾ right.
Reverse: IONAI below bull butting right.
References: Sear 4620.
Diameter: 16mm, Weight: 3.465g.EBNov 17, 2018
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EB0060 Horseman / BullMagnesia ad Meandrum, Ionia, 2 obol, 370-190 BC.
Obverse: Horseman prancing right.
Reverse: Bull butting left.
References: BMC 13 sim.
Diameter: 12mm, Weight: 1.255g.EBNov 17, 2018
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EB0059 Bee / StagEphesos, IONIA, drachm, ca.405-325 BC.
Obverse: Bee, E-Φ to left and right.
Reverse: Stag standing right, palm tree in background, ΠγPPAΛIΩN to right.
References: SNG Cop 283ff. Note: There are almost 1,000 known varieties of the bronze and silver bee/stag coin types with unpublished types appearing every year.
Diameter: 18mm, Weight: 4.062g.EBNov 17, 2018
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EB0058 Bee / Two StagsEphesos, Ionia. AR Diobol, 387-295 BC.
Obverse: EΦ, Bee with straight wings.
Reverse: EΦ, heads of two stags facing each other.
References: BMC 53; SNG von Aulock 1835; Traite 1886-1887; SNG Lockett 2810; Pozzi 2429; SNG Cop 242-243; Sear SG 4375 etc.
Diameter: 10mm, Weight: 0.683g.EBNov 17, 2018
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EB0057 Apollo / Incuse Colophon, IONIA, 3/8 obol, 520-490 BC.
Obverse: Archaic head of Apollo right.
Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square.
References: Cf. SNG von Aulock 7904; Milne 12; Dessau II, 709J; Klein 401-402; Mitchiner 52.
Diameter: 7mm, Weight: 0.323g.EBNov 17, 2018
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EB0055 Gorgoneion / Incuse patternParion, MYSIA, 3/4 drm., 500-400 BC.
Obverse: Facing gorgoneion with protruding tongue.
Reverse: Linear pattern within incuse square.
References: SNG France 1343; BMC Mysia 1; SNG Copenhagen 256; SNG von Aulock 1318.
Diameter: 13mm, Weight: 3.536g.EBNov 17, 2018
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EB0054 Boar / LionKyzikos, Mysia. AR Trihemiobol (1/24 stater?), after 480 BC.
Obverse: Forepart of running boar left, tunny fish swimming upwards behind.
Reverse: Head of roaring lion left, within shallow incuse square.
References: BMC Mysia 112, Grose 7577.
Diameter: 9mm, Weight: 0.597g.EBNov 17, 2018
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EB0056 Kyme / Horse in WreathAeolis, Kyme, AR Tetradrachm, 165-140 BC.
Obverse: Head of the Amazon Kyme wearing taenia right.
Reverse: Horse standing right holding left foreleg up, one handled cup below; KYMAIΩN before, Magistrate's name KAΛΛIAΣ in exergue, all within laurel wreath.
References: J.H. Oakley, "The Autonomous Wreathed Tetradrachms of Kyme, Aeolis," ANSMN 27, Issue 20; B.M.C. 17. 111,73; Sear 4183.
Diameter: 32mm, Weight: 16.286g.EBNov 15, 2018
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EB0051 Female head / Head of bullBlack Sea Area. Kolchis. Before 470 BC. AR Hemidrachm.
Obverse: Archaic female head right.
Reverse: Head of bull right.
References: SNG Cop 98: SNG BMC Black Sea 1013-1019; Weber 4750; SNG Stancomb 633-634; Sear SG 3628.
Diameter: 12.5mm, Weight: 2.117g.EBNov 14, 2018
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EB0050 Zeus / AX monogramAchaean League. Patrai. Hemidrachm (Circa 175-168).
Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right.
Reverse: AX monogram; A-P across; above, ΛY; below, dolphin; all within laurel wreath.
References: Benner 27.
Diameter: 17mm, Weight: 2.369g.EBNov 14, 2018
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EB0048 Zeus / AX monogramAchaean League (Unidentified), Hemidrachm, 196-146 BC.
Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right.
Reverse: Large AX monogram, (various symbols), dolphin below, all in wreath.
References: -.
Diameter: 17mm, Weight: 2.33g.EBNov 14, 2018
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EB0047 Zeus / AX MonogramAchaean League, Aegira Peloponessos, Hemidrachm, 196-146 BC.
Obverse: Head of Zeus right.
Reverse: Large AX monogram, forepart of goat above, AΛ-KI, all in wreath.
References: Agrinion Hoard 323.
Diameter: 17mm, Weight: 2.347g.EBNov 14, 2018
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EB0046 Forepart of wolf / Large AArgos, Argolis. 350-228 BC, AR Triobol (Hemidrachm?).
Obverse: Forepart of wolf left.
Reverse: A within incuse square, A-Ρ across upper fields, club below.
References: Grose 6549; BMC 57; Traité II-3, 639; Sear -.
Diameter: 15mm, Weight: 2.704g.
Note: On reverse, something outside of and below incuse square, perhaps vestiges of club and something else.EBNov 14, 2018
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EB0045 Forepart of wolf / Large AArgos, Argolis. Circa 3rd Century BC. AR Hemidrachm.
Obverse: Forepart of wolf left.
Reverse: Large A in incuse square; I-E-Ρ-Ω-NO-Σ, eagle standing right below.
References: SNG Cop 42; Grose 6549.
Diameter: 15mm, Weight: 2.477g.EBNov 13, 2018
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EB0044 Chimera / DovePeloponnesos, Sikyon, AR triobol ca 330-280 BC.
Obverse: Chimera standing left, raising forepaw.
Reverse: Dove flying left.
References: BCD Peloponnesos 288.1; SNG Cop 58; BMC Peloponnesus p. 46, 117.
Diameter: 16mm, Weight: 2.635g.EBNov 13, 2018
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EB0043 Pegasos / Nymph PeireneCorinth AR Drachm. ca 400-338 BC.
Obverse: Pegasos flying left, koppa below.
Reverse: Head of the Nymph Peirene left wearing saccos; Π over dot behind head.
References: SNG Cop 137.
Diameter: 15mm, Weight: 2.26g.EBNov 13, 2018
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EB0042 Pegasos / AthenaCorinth, Circa 515-475 BC. AR Stater.
Obverse: Pegasos flying left.
Reverse: Head of Athena right in a Corinthian helmet; within incuse square.
References: -.
Diameter: 21mm, Weight: 8.09g.EBNov 13, 2018
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EB0041 Athena / OwlATTICA, Athens. AR Tetradrachm, ca 153-133 BC.
Obverse: Head of Athena right, wearing single-pendant earring and triple crested Attic helmet decorated with Pegasos and floral pattern.
Reverse: A-ΘE HΛI-EΠI OΔR-ΓENH ΣΩΣAN ΔPOΣ in five lines across fields, Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora, eagle on thunderbolt in left field, Λ on amphora.
References: -.
Diameter: 29mm, Weight: 16.535g.EBNov 13, 2018
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EB0038 Athena / OwlAthens Fourré Tetradrachm. Emergency Issue of 406/405 BC.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right (archaic eye).
Reverse: AΘE, owl standing right; olive-sprig and crescent above.
References: Svoronos 19; Starr pl.XXIII, 12.
Diameter: 25mm, Weight: 16.575g.EBNov 12, 2018
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EB0037 Athena / OwlAttica, Athens. After 393 BC. AR Triobol.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right.
Reverse: Owl standing facing between two olive-sprigs.
References: Cf. SNG Cop 68.
Diameter: 12.5mm, Weight: 2.016g.EBNov 12, 2018
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EB0036 Nymph / ProwHistiaea, Euboia, AR Tetrobol, 196-146 BC.
Obverse: Head of nymph Histiaea right, wreathed with vine.
Reverse: Nymph Histiaea seated right on stern of galley, ornamented with wing, holding naval standard; trident head and TI below right.
References: Cf. BMC 53.
Diameter: 16mm, Weight: 2.185g.EBNov 12, 2018
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EB0035 Nymph / ProwEuboia, Histiaia 3rd Century BC, AR Tetrobol.
Obverse: Head of Nymph Histiaia right., wreathed with vine.
Reverse: Nymph seated upon the stern of a galley; wing ornament on hull, trident head at lower left, [M below].
References: cf. BCD Euboia 387 or 394, BMC 47.
Diameter: 14mm, Weight: 2.183g.EBNov 12, 2018
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EB0034 Nymph / Eagle & serpentEuboia, Chalkis. ca 338-308 BC. AR Drachm.
Obverse: Head of a nymph right.
Reverse: XAΛ, Eagle flying right, carrying serpent in talons, caduceus below.
References: BMC 33.
Diameter: 17mm, Weight: 3.625g.EBNov 12, 2018
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EB0033 Persephone / AjaxOpuntia, Lokris, Quarter Stater, 369-338 BC.
Obverse: Head of Persephone right, wearing earring and necklace, head
wreathed with corn-leaves.
Reverse: OΠON-TIΩN, Ajax advancing right, holding sword and large shield; coiled serpent on shield, broken spear on ground.
References: SEAR 2330.
Diameter: 15mm, Weight: 2.76g.
Ex: Superior Stamp & Coin.EBNov 12, 2018
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EB1031 Bull / Incuse BullGreek, Italy, Sybaris Nomos 550-510 BC.
Obverse: VM in exergue, bull standing left on dotted exergual line, head reverted.
Reverse: Incuse bull standing right on dotted exergual line, head reverted.
References: SNG Cop 1388; SNG ANS 828ff; Gorini pg. 10, 5-6.
Diameter: 28.5mm, Weight: 8.03g.
Ex: Miguel Munoz Collection.EBNov 12, 2018
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EB1030 Otho / WreathSYRIA, Seleukis and Pieria. Antioch. Otho, AE 23, 69 AD.
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Reverse: SC within laurel-wreath.
References: RPC 4319; BMC Galatia etc. pg. 177, 213.
Diameter: 23mm, Weight: 7.88g.
Ex: Superior Stamp & Coin.EBNov 12, 2018
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EB1029 Justin II Monogram / Large epsilonJustin II, AE Pentanummium Nikomedia.
Obverse: Justin II monogram (Sear type 8).
Reverse: Large epsilon, N to right.
References: SB 371, DOC 116.
Diameter: 14mm, Weight: 1.529g.EBNov 12, 2018
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EB1028 Augustus / CaligulaCaligula & Divus Augustus Æ Dupondius. 37-41 AD.
Obverse: DIVVS AVGVSTVS S-C, radiate head of Divus Augustus left (tooled).
Reverse: CONSENSV SENAT ET EQ ORDIN P Q R, laureate & togate statue of Gaius Caligula seated left on curule chair, holding branch.
References: RIC 56 [Caligula], Cohen 87 [Augustus], BMC 88.
Diameter: 30mm, Weight: 17.41g.EBNov 12, 2018
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EB1027 Janiform Pompey / ProwSextus Pompey, son of Pompey the Great, Æ As. Sicilian Mint, 43-36 BC.
Obverse: MAGN above laureate janiform head with features of Pompey the Great.
Reverse: PIVS above, IMP below, prow of galley right.
References: RPC 671, Pompeia 20, Cr479/1, Syd 1044a.
Diameter: 29mm, Weight: 18.04g.EBNov 12, 2018
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EB1026 Hercules / ProwRoman Republic, AE Quadrans, after 215 BC.
Obverse: Head of Hercules in lion skin right, three pellets behind.
Reverse: ROMA, Prow right, three pellets below, ΛA to right.
References: Cf. C41/8b, C56/5.
Diameter: 20.5mm, Weight: 7.29g.EBNov 12, 2018
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EB1025 Galba / PaxGalba 68-69 AD, AE dupondius.
Obverse: IMP SER GALBA CAES AVG TRP, laureate head right.
Reverse: PA--X AV--GVST S--C, Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.
References: RIC I 370; BMCRE 124; Cohen 155.
Diameter: 29mm, Weight: 14.13g.
Ex: Superior Stamp & Coin.EBNov 11, 2018
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EB1024 Minerva / ProwRoman Republic, 215-212 BC. Æ Triens.
Obverse: Head of Minerva right, in Corinthian helmet; •••• above.
Reverse: Prow of galley right; ROMA above, •••• below.
References: Syd. 105, Crawford 41/7B, BMC RR 44 scarce R4.
Diameter: 31.5mm, Weight: 23.46g.
Signs of overstriking, possibly over Anonymous Æ Sextans Crawford 38/5 (traces of hair of Mercury in front of Minerva; traces of prow undertype on rev).EBNov 11, 2018
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EB1023 Janus head / ProwRoman Republic, Anonymous, AE as, After 211 BC.
Obverse: Laureate head of Janus right, I above.
Reverse: Prow right, [I above], ROMA in exergue.
References: Crawford 56/2; Syd 143.
Diameter: 37mm, Weight: 49.62g.EBNov 11, 2018
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EB1022 Roma / ProwRoman Republic, 225-217 BC, Æ Aes Grave cast Uncia. Reduced Libral standard.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma left with a large pellet behind.
Reverse: Prow of galley right, with a large pellet below.
References: Thurlow-Vecchi #56. Syd. 77. Cr 35/6. Sear 589.
Diameter: 27.5mm, Weight: 27.88g.EBNov 11, 2018
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EB1021 Dioscurus Aes Grave SextansRoman Republic, Circa 275-270 BC. Æ Aes Grave cast Sextans.
Obverse: Head of Dioscurus right; two pellets behind.
Reverse: Head of Dioscurus left; two pellets behind.
References: Thurlow-Vecchi 12; Crawford 18/5; Haeberlin pl. 36, 12-17.
Diameter: 38.5mm, Weight: 45.91g.
Ex: Harold F. Donald.EBNov 11, 2018
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EB1020 Hercules / ProwRoman Republic, Circa 225-217 BC. Aes Grave cast Quadrans.
Obverse: Head of Hercules left, wearing lion’s skin headdress, three pellets behind; all on raised disk.
Reverse: Prow of galley right, three dots below; all on raised disk.
References: Thurlow-Vecchi 54; Crawford 35/4; Haeberlin pl. 18, 1-9.
Diameter: 41mm, Weight: 60.35g.EBNov 11, 2018
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EB1019 Horse Head & PelletsRoman Republic, Circa 275-270 BC. Æ Aes Grave Cast Triens.
Obverse: Horse head right; [four pellets below].
Reverse: Horse head left; [four pellets below].
References: Thurlow-Vecchi 10; Crawford 18/3; Haeberlin pl. 36, 1-5.
Diameter: 47.5mm, Weight: 97.26g.EBNov 11, 2018
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EB1018 Thunderbolt / DolphinRoman Republic, Circa 241-235 BC. Æ Aes Grave cast Triens.
Obverse: Thunderbolt; four pellets.
Reverse: Dolphin swimming right?; four pellets below.
Reference: Thurlow-Vecchi 3; Crawford 14/3; Haeberlin pl. 39, 7-10.
Diameter: 53.5mm, Weight: 97.09g.EBNov 11, 2018
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EB1017 Boar & PelletsRoman Republic Circa 275-270 BC. Æ Aes Grave cast Quadrans.
Obverse: Boar running right; three pellets below.
Reverse: Boar running left; three pellets below.
References: Thurlow-Vecchi 11; Crawford 18/4; Haeberlin pl. 36, 6-11.
Diameter: 42.5mm, Weight: 79.42g.EBNov 11, 2018
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EB0945 Zeno / VictoryZeno 474-491, AU Solidus, Constantinople Mint.
Obverse: D N ZENO PERP AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy.
Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGGG and officina letter Γ, Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross, star in right field. Mintmark CONOB.
References: RIC X 910.
Diameter: 20.5mm, Weight: 4.435g.EBNov 06, 2018
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EB1016 Christ / Ivan & MichaelBulgaria, Second Empire, Ivan Alexander & Michael Asen, 1331-1355, AR Grosch.
Obverse: Christ standing facing before seat, arms raised, IX-XC and monograms across field.
Reverse: Ivan and Michael standing facing, each holding cruciform scepter and holding between them a staff topped with banner; monograms across field; stars flanking base of staff.
References: -.
Diameter: 17mm, Weight: 0.7g.EBNov 06, 2018
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EB1015 Lead Seal of Theodosius IIIObverse: Monogram, possibly of Theodosius III
Reverse: Same as obv.
References: Monogram #44 sim.
Diameter: 16.5mm, Weight: 4.331g.EBNov 06, 2018
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EB1014 Lead SealObverse: Saint
Reverse: Legend
Diameter: 23mm, Weight: 6.172g.EBNov 06, 2018
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EB1013 Lead SealLead Seal, late Roman or Byzantine
Obverse: Jerusalem Cross (cross potent with small Greek crosses in each quadrant).
Reverse: Blank.
Diameter: 28mm, Weight: 32.2g.EBNov 05, 2018
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EB1012 UnidentifiedBillon aspron trachy, 1081-1382 AD.
Obverse:
Reverse:
Diameter: 28mm, Weight: 3.295g.EBNov 05, 2018
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EB1011 UnidentifiedBillon Aspron trachy, 1081-1382 AD.
Obverse:
Reverse:
Diameter: 25.5mm, Weight: 2.956g.EBNov 05, 2018
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EB1010 Christ / Alexius III & St. ConstantineAlexius III Angelus-Comnenus. 1195-1203 AD. AE 29mm Trachy.
Obverse: IC-XC to left and right of Christ, nimbate, bust facing, right hand raised, holding scroll in left.
Reverse: [AΛEZIOC ΔECΠ O KΩNTANTI], Alexius, crowned, wearing loros, on left, holding labarum; St. Constantine, nimbate, wearing loros, bearded, on right, holding labarum and holding cross on globe between them.
References: SB 2011; BMC 15. H22.8-12.
Diameter: 29.5mm, Weight: 2.859g.EBNov 05, 2018
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EB1009 Mary / Isaac IIIsaac II Angelus, billon aspron trachy, Constantinople mint, 1185-1195 AD.
Obverse: MP-Θ[V] to left and right of Mary, nimbate, seated facing, holding before her the nimbate head of infant Christ facing left.
Reverse: [I CAA KI OC] to left, [ΔEC ΠO TH C] to right, Isaac, standing facing on the left, crowned, wearing divitision, loros and sagion, and holding cross-headed sceptre and akakia, crowned by hand of God in upper right field.
References: SB 2003, BMC 19-31.
Diameter: 26mm, Weight: 3.894g.EBNov 05, 2018
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EB1008 Manuel I / MonogramManuel I. AE Half-Tetarteron, 1143-1180 AD.
Obverse: Crowned, unbearded bust of Manuel facing, wearing loros, holding labarum and cross on globe.
Reverse: Monogram Sear 57 Δ-M-K-ΠΛ.
References: SB 1977.
Diameter: 17.5mm, Weight: 1.919g.EBNov 05, 2018
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EB1007 Christ / Alexius IIIAlexius III, Comnenus silver or billon trachy. 1081-1118 AD.
Obverse: IC-XC to left and right of Christ seated facing on square-backed throne, with nimbus cross behind head, holding book of Gospels and raising right hand.
Reverse: [+ALEIIW DECPOT TW KM], crowned bust of Alexius facing, wearing jeweled chlamys, holding sceptre with pelleted star and cross on globe.
References: SB 1893.
Diameter: 29.5mm, Weight: 4.326g.EBNov 05, 2018
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EB1006 Christ / Virgin MaryConstantine X, AE 26.
Obverse: Bust of Christ, nimbate, facing.
Reverse: Half length bust of the Virgin Mary, hands outstretched.
References: -.
Diameter: 26.5mm, Weight: 4.659g.EBNov 05, 2018
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EB1005 Christ / Latin CrossNicephorus III, Class I anonymous follis. 1078-1081 AD.
Obverse: IC-XC to left and right of bust of Christ, nimbate, facing, right hand raised, book of gospels in left.
Reverse: Latin cross with X at centre, globe and two dots at the ends of each arm, crescent at top left and right, floral ornaments at lower left and right.
References: SB 1889.
Diameter: 27.5mm, Weight: 4.542g.EBNov 04, 2018
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EB1004 Christ / Jewelled CrossMichael IV Class C Follis. 1034-1041 AD.
Obverse: EMMA NOVHL around, IC-XC to right and left of Christ, with nimbate cross behind head, three-quarter length figure standing, raising right hand, holding book of gospels in left.
Reverse: IC-XC/NI-KA in the angles of a jewelled cross with dot at each end.
References: SB 1825.
Diameter: 28.5mm, Weight: 7.099g.EBNov 04, 2018
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EB1003 Christ / LegendAnonymous attributed to Basil II and Constantine VIII after 989 AD, AE Follis.
Obverse: +EMMA NOVHΛ, IC-XC, Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cross with various ornaments in each limb.. pallium and colobium, and holding books of Gospels.
Reverse: +IhSyS / XRISTUS/ bASILEy/bASILE - in 4 lines.
References: SB 1812,1813.
Diameter: 32mm, Weight: 10.732gEBNov 04, 2018
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EB1002 Christ / LegendAnonymous attributed to Basil II and Constantine VIII after 989 AD, AE Follis.
Obverse: +EMMA NOVHΛ, IC-XC, Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cross with various ornaments in each limb.. pallium and colobium, and holding books of Gospels.
Reverse: +IhSyS / XRISTUS/ bASILEy/bASILE - in 4 lines.
References: SB 1812,1813.
Diameter: 33mm, Weight: 14.249g.EBNov 04, 2018
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EB1001 Christ / LegendAnonymous attributed to Basil II and Constantine VIII after 989 AD, AE Follis.
Obverse: +EMMA NOVHΛ, IC-XC, Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cross with various ornaments in each limb.. pallium and colobium, and holding books of Gospels.
Reverse: +IhSyS / XRISTUS/ bASILEy/bASILE - in 4 lines.
References: SB 1812,1813.
Diameter: 33.5mm, Weight: 14.511g.EBNov 04, 2018
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EB1000 Constantine VII and Romanus / LegendConstantine VII and Romanus, AE Follis. Constantinople mint, 913-959 AD.
Obverse: CONST CE ROMAN b ROM, crowned busts of Constantine, with short beard and wearing vertical loros, on left, and Romanus II, wearing loros, unbearded, on right, holding patriarchal cross (with X at centre) on globe between them.
Reverse: CONST / CE ROMAN / EN XRIST / b ROMEO, legend in four lines.
References: SB 1762 overstruck on SB 1760.
Diameter: 29mm, Weight: 7.376g.EBNov 04, 2018
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EB0999 Romanus I / LegendRomanus I. AE Follis. 913-959 AD. Constantinople.
Obverse: RWMAN bASILEVS RWM, crowned, bearded, facing bust of Romanus, wearing loros (not chlamys), holding labarum and cross on globe.
Reverse: RWMA - N EN QEW bA - SILEVS RW - MAIWN, legend in four lines.
References: SB 1760 overstruck on 1729.
Diameter: 26mm, Weight: 5.841g.EBNov 04, 2018
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EB0998 Romanus I / LegendRomanus I. AE Follis. 913-959 AD. Constantinople.
Obverse: RWMAN bASILEVS RWM, crowned, bearded, facing bust of Romanus, wearing loros (not chlamys), holding labarum and cross on globe.
Reverse: RWMA - N EN QEW bA - SILEVS RW - MAIWN, legend in four lines.
References: SB 1760 overstruck on 1729.
Diameter: 29mm, Weight: 9.37g.EBNov 04, 2018
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EB0997 Constantine VII / LegendConstantine VII, AE Follis. 913-959 AD. Constantinople mint.
Obverse: [CONST bASIL ROM], crowned bust of Constantine facing, with short beard and wearing vertical loros, holding akakia and cross on globe.
Reverse: CONS[T] / EN QEO B[A] / SILEVS ]R] / [O]ME[ON], legend in four lines.
References: SB 1761, DOC 26.
Diameter: 23.5mm, Weight: 5.339g.EBNov 04, 2018
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EB0996 Leo VI / LegendLeo VI, AE Follis, Constantinople.
Obverse: LEON bASILEVS ROM, crowned bust facing with short beard, wearing chlamys, holding akakia.
Reverse: LEON / EN QEO BA / SILEVS R / OMEON in four lines.
References: SB 1729.
Diameter: 28.5mm, Weight: 7.052g.EBNov 04, 2018
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EB0995 Leo VI / LegendLeo VI, AE Follis, Constantinople.
Obverse: LEON bASILEVS ROM, crowned bust facing with short beard, wearing chlamys, holding akakia.
Reverse: LEON / EN QEO BA / SILEVS R / OMEON in four lines.
References: SB 1729.
Diameter: 27mm, Weight: 9.38g.EBNov 04, 2018
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EB0994 Theophilus / Large MTheophilus, AE Follis, 829-842 AD
Obverse: ΘЄO-FIL' ЬASIL', crowned and draped bust facing, holding patriarchal cross and akakia.
Reverse: Large M, XXX - NNN across field, cross above, Θ below.
References: Sear 1666.
Diameter: 31mm, Weight: 7.537g.EBNov 04, 2018
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EB0993 Leo V / ConstantineLeo V & Constantine, AE 15mm Syracuse mint, 813-820 AD.
Obverse: [LEOh], Leo diademed and draped bust facing.
Reverse: [CONST], Constantine diademed and draped bust facing.
References: -.
Diameter: 14.5mm, Weight: 1.318g.EBNov 04, 2018
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EB0992 Leo V & Constantine / Large MLeo V and Constantine, AE Follis. Syracuse mint, 813-820 AD.
Obverse: LEON SC CONST AV, busts of Leo no beard on left and Constantine, short beard, on right, each wearing crown and chlamys.
Reverse: Large M between XXX and NNN, cross above, A below.
References: SB 1630 var (short beard, no beard), DOC 7.
Diameter: 22mm, Weight: 4.748g.EBNov 04, 2018
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