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EGYPT, Aphroditopolis
PB Tessera (13mm, 1.78 g)
Eros standing left, stooping over bird to left
Head of hippocamp right (or swan right?)
Milne 5325-9; Dattari (Savio) 11856-7; Köln -; Rostowzew & Prou 714 (dolphin)
The reverse type here more closely resembles a swan than it does a hippocamp. While the swan is a symbol of Aphrodite, Dattari (Savio) 11857 clearly shows the head a hippocamp. It is possible that these are two distinct types.ArdatirionNov 28, 2010
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EGYPT, Herakleopolis?
PB Tessera (22mm, 5.26 g, 12h)
Bust of Herakles right, club over shoulder; H behind, P before
Artemis standing facing, head right, drawing arrow from quiver and holding bow; hound at side
Milne -; Dattari (Savio) -; Köln 3497
ArdatirionNov 28, 2010
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NORTHERN GREECE, Uncertain
PB Tessera (16mm, 4.01 g)
Boar at bay right
Hound standing right
Ex Classical Numismatics Group 85 (15 September 2010), lot 330a
ArdatirionOct 31, 2010
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NORTHERN GREECE, Uncertain
PB Tessera (16mm, 3.96 g)
Goat standing right
Bunch of grapes hanging from vine
Ex Classical Numismatics Group 85 (15 September 2010), lot 330bArdatirionOct 31, 2010
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NORTHERN GREECE, Uncertain
PB Tessera (14mm, 3.65 g)
Bull standing right
Pitchfork
Ex Classical Numismatics Group 85 (15 September 2010), lot 330cArdatirionOct 31, 2010
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NORTHERN GREECE, Uncertain
PB Tessera(15mm, 3.98 g)
Female standing left, holding two grain ears
Male(?) reclining left, holding pitchfork
Ex Classical Numismatics Group 85 (15 September 2010), lot 330dArdatirionOct 31, 2010
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ROME
PB Tessera. (20mm, 4.40 g)
AED
CSC
Rostowzew -
The legend likely refers to the office of aedile, an elected position in the city of Rome. Aediles were responsible for various duties, including managing the grain supply and providing for games and public festivals.ArdatirionOct 31, 2010
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ROME
PB Tessera. (23mm, 7.78 g)
AED
LOS
Rostowzew -
The legend likely refers to the office of aedile, an elected position in the city of Rome. Aediles were responsible for various duties, including managing the grain supply and providing for games and public festivals.ArdatirionOct 31, 2010
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Japan - 3 Bu hanatsu note, issued by Hatamato NagasawaJapan
3 Bu han-hatsu note
Issued by Hatamato Nagasawa
Mikiwa Province, AD 1730ArdatirionSep 15, 2010
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UNITED STATES, Native proto-currency. Seneca tribe.
Ganounata village (Honeoye Falls, NY). Circa AD 1625-1687
White wampum beads (apx. 5mm, 0.10g each)
Carved white shell beads with lateral hole for suspension in belt
Cf. William Martin Beauchamp, Wampum and Shell Articles Used by the New York Indians, p. 369
Found at the Dann Farm site in Honeoye Falls, NY.
In 1687 combined French and Huron forces, lead by the Marquis de Denonville, set out to undermine the strength of the Iriquois Confederacy. The main strike was made against Seneca villages in Western New York. Ganounata was burned during the campaign. This episode was only one in a long line of conflicts fought over control of the North American fur trade.
Wampum was used by Native Americans in woven belts of white and black beads. The white beads were crafted from the columella of the Channeled Whelk, the black from the quahog. Traditionally, wampum belts were used as a ceremonial object to initiate a trade contract. It was only with the coming of the Europeans that wampum began to function as coinage. In 1673, New York state officially set the value of wampum at six white beads to the Dutch stuiver, or three black until they fell out of use. ArdatirionSep 14, 2010
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Skythians in Sogdiana, AR Obol, 1st century ADUncertain Tribe
Skythians in Sogdiana
AR Obol
1st century AD
Stylized bust left
Archer standing right
Senior A8.7ArdatirionSep 12, 2010
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Japan - Ryukyu Islands, 100 mon, AD 1863JAPAN, Provincial. Ryukyu Island.
Æ 100 Mon. (34mm x 49mm; 18.49 g)
Isonohama, Kagoshima mint. Cast Bunkyu 2-3 (AD 1862-1863).
Ryu Kyu Tsu Ho in Hànzì
To Hyaku in Hànzì; sa countermark on edge.
Hartill, Japanese 6.28; KM 100ArdatirionSep 12, 2010
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EGYPT, Uncertain
PB Tessera (24 mm, 13.90 g)
Athena standing left, holding Nike and grounded shield
AΓO
Milne -; Dattari (Savio) -; Köln 3560
Ex Classical Numismatics Group Electronic Auction 238, lot 294ArdatirionAug 19, 2010
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EGYPT, Arsinoe (Krokodilopolis)
PB Tessera. (25mm, 7.23 g)
Head of Pharoah right
Serapis seated left on throne, holding scepter
Milne 5442 (Fayûm class); Dattari (Savio) -; Köln 3614
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 238, lot 295
Milne gives this type to an uncertain city in the Fayûm. Considering the thematic and stylistic similarities with the named piece of Arsinoe, an attribution to this city is probable.ArdatirionAug 19, 2010
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China - Late Qin to Early Han Dynasty, Ban Liang type, c. 300-187 BC Late Qin to early Han Dynasty
Ban Liang type c. 300-187 BC
31mm, 6.61g
Hartill 7.7
Dating follows the Han Histories, based on a standard of 0.65g to the shu. Hartill dates this type to 300-200 BC. ArdatirionJul 22, 2010
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China - Late Qin to Early Han Dynasty, Ban Liang type, c. 300-187 BCLate Qin to early Han Dynasty
Ban Liang type c. 300-187 BC
31mm, 5.94g
Hartill 7.7
Dating follows the Han Histories, based on a standard of 0.65g to the shu. Hartill dates this type to 300-200 BC.ArdatirionJul 22, 2010
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ROME
PB Gnostic amulet
3rd-5th century AD
Abraxas standing left, with head of a cock, body of a man, and legs of a serpent, holding spear and shield
Star over crescent; ABPA/ CAZ below
Cf. Rostowzew & Prou 820a (oval shape, letters IAω around deity)
Remnants of loupe for suspension at 12'
Not a tessera, but often erroneously included among them.ArdatirionJul 15, 2010
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ROME
ƠTessera (13mm, 0.72 g)
Crescent and stars series
Star
Three stars over crescent
Hristova & Jekov, Nikopolis -
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 235, lot 494
ArdatirionJul 10, 2010
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EAST AFRICA, Kilwa Sultanate. 'Ali bin al-Hasan. Late 5th century AH / 11th century AD
Æ Fals (21mm, 2.68 g, 3 h). Kilwa Kisiwani mint.
Inscription in two lines; star at center
Inscription in three lines
Album 1180; Walker, Kilwa 12; SICA 10, 589-91; Zeno 87054 (this coin)
Acquired in the 1960's, likely through circulation in Dar-es-Salaam.
Chittick ("On the Chronology of the sultans of Kilwa" in NC 13, 1973), the excavator of Kilwa Kisiwani, notes that these issues were found in the earliest stratigraphic layers and accordingly reassigns them to the first sultan of Kilwa. Walker and Freeman-Grenville gave them to an otherwise unattested 13th century ruler of the same name. However, the picture is muddled by finds from the excavations at Songo Mnara, occupied only between the 14th and 16th centuries, where this type was among the most numerous to be found. The type is unlikely to have remained in circulation for such a long period and may been reissued by subsequent rulers.ArdatirionJun 21, 2010
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EAST AFRICA, Kilwa Sultanate. Suleyman bin al-Hasan. AH 702-717 / AD 1302-1316
Æ Fals (23mm, 2.06 g, 11 h). Kilwa Kisiwani mint.
Inscription in two lines; star at center
Inscription in three lines
Album 1183; Walker, Kilwa 3; SICA 10, 602-11; Zeno 87052 (this coin)
Acquired in the 1960's, likely through circulation in Dar-es-Salaam.
The dating is adapted from Chittick ("On the Chronology of the sultans of Kilwa" in NC 13, 1973) - Bosworth (The New Islamic Dynasties) gives different dates. However, considering the uncertain nature of both the chronologies and how they relate to the coinage, particularly in light of the finds at Songo Mnara, all dates should be considered hypothetical.ArdatirionJun 21, 2010
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Struck imitation of Septimius Severus denariusStruck Imitation of the 3rd century
AE denarius, 18mm
laureate head r.
Uncertain figure standing l., holding laurel branch
ArdatirionJun 15, 2010
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Rheskoporis IV, BI Stater, 267/268 ADRheskoporis IV
Kingdom of the Bosporus
BI Stater
AD 267/268
BACIΛEWC PHCKOVΠOPIΔ
Diademed and draped bust of Rheskoporis IV, trident before
Laureate head of Gallienus r., K before, ΔZΦ
MacDonald 623ArdatirionJun 15, 2010
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EGYPT, Oxyrhynchus
PB Tessera (25mm, 9.10 g, 2h)
Athena standing left, holding Nike and long scepter, all within distyle temple with pellet in pediment
Nike advancing left, holding palm frond and wreath; OΞ to left
Milne 5312-4; Dattari (Savio) -; Köln 3534 (same dies)ArdatirionJun 09, 2010
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EGYPT, Uncertain
PB Tessera (21mm, 3.70 g, 11 h)
Dated year 5 of an uncertain era
Hermes standing left, holding bag and long caduceus; to left, ramleaping left, star above
Vexillum; L [Є] flanking
Milne 5409 corr. (ram not described); Dattari (Savio) 6453 corr. (vexillum on reverse); Köln -ArdatirionJun 09, 2010
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EGYPT, Memphis
PB Tessera (24mm, 5.76 g, 11 h)
Nilus reclining left on hippopotamus, holding cornucopia and reeds, being crowned by Euthenia advancing right
Isis-Hekate triformis standing facing, holding uraeus and resting arm on Apis bull standing left with solar disk between horns; to left, small figure standing right; MEMΦIC to right
Milne 5279; Dattari (Savio) 6419; Köln 3501ArdatirionJun 09, 2010
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EGYPT, Koptos
PB Tessera (13mm, 1.88 g)
Head of Harpokrates facing slightly right, wearing skhent crown and raising index finger to lip; behind, cornucopia
Stag standing right
Milne 5354-8; Dattari (Savio) 11870, 11872; Köln -ArdatirionJun 09, 2010
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EGYPT, Oxyrhynchus
PB Tessera (22mm, 12.13 g)
Draped bust of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helm and aegis
Oak wreath enclosing uncertain letters (OΞ monogram?)
Milne 5317-9; Dattari (Savio) -; Köln 3557-8ArdatirionJun 09, 2010
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EGYPT, Oxyrhynchus
PB Tessera (26mm, 6.53 g, 1 h)
Athena-theoris advancing right, fighting serpent
Zeus Nicephorus seated left
Milne 5303-6 (same reverse die as illustration); Dattari (Savio) -; Köln 3554 (same dies)ArdatirionJun 09, 2010
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EGYPT, Aphroditopolis
PB Tessera (15mm, 3.02 g, 4 h)
Old man standing right, leaning on staff (Anchises?)
Aphrodite seated facing on rock, head right, raising arms to cover breast
Milne 5320-4; Dattari (Savio) 11851-2; Köln -
Assuming that the types of Aphroditopolis uniformly bear relation to the goddess, the elderly male figure on the obverse presents an enigma. Perhaps the man is Anchises, the father of Aeneas. While he was certainly younger during his dalliances with Aphrodite, the artist could presumably have been influenced by the Virgilian image of an elderly man.ArdatirionJun 09, 2010
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EGYPT, Uncertain
PB Tessera (22 mm, 4.39 g)
Dated year 5 of an uncertain era.
Veiled and draped bust of Demeter right; L Є flanking
Nilus reclining left holding reeds and cornucopia; crocodile below
Milne -; Dattari (Savio) 6475; Köln 3610ArdatirionJun 09, 2010
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EGYPT, Antinoöpolis
PB Tessera (23mm, 5.21 g, 1 h)
[Dated RY 2 of an uncertain era?]
Draped bust of Antinoös right, wearing hem-hem crown; crescent before, [Θω behind]
Nike advancing left, holding palm frond and wreath; L [B flanking?]
Milne -; Dattari (Savio) 11655; Köln 3560 var. (size)ArdatirionJun 09, 2010
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EGYPT, Ptolemais Hermiou
PB Tessera (16mm, 3.23 g, 9 h)
Head of horse right
Forepart of bull right
Milne 5374-6; Dattari (Savio) 11876-8; Köln -ArdatirionJun 09, 2010
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EGYPT, Oxyrhynchus
PB Tessera (21mm, 3.89 g, 12 h)
Draped bust of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helm and aegis; spear before
Nike advancing left, holding palm frond and wreath
Milne 5292-4; Dattari (Savio) -; Köln 3528 (same dies)ArdatirionJun 09, 2010
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EGYPT, Herakleopolis
PB Tessera (19mm, 3.25 g)
Herakles-Heryshaf standing left, resting inverted spear on ground; in right hand, Nike flying right, holding wreath
Nike flying left, holding palm frond and wreath
Milne 5335-6; Dattari (Savio) 6540; Köln 3605-6ArdatirionJun 09, 2010
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Kingdom of Austria - Ottokar II AR Pfennig, 1261-1276 ADOttokar II
Kingdom of Austria
AR Pfennig
Vienna mint, 1261-1276 AD
Crowned lion r., looking backward
Eagle over vine
Luschin 69aArdatirionMay 04, 2010
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Kingdom of Austria - Ottokar II AR Pfennig, 1261-1276 ADOttokar II
Kingdom of Austria
AR Pfennig
Wienner Neustadt mint, 1261-1276 AD
Crowned head facing between foliage
Crowned griffin
Luschin 63ArdatirionMay 04, 2010
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Kingdom of England - Edward I AR PennyEdward I
Kingdom of England
AR Penny
Durham mint
+EDWR' ANGL' DNS hYB
Crowned head facing
+CIVITAS DVREME
Long cross with quartered pelletsArdatirionMay 04, 2010
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Struck Imitation of Tiberius, 1st century AD, dated 21-22 ADStruck Imitation of the 1st century, dated 21-22 AD
Livia seated as, 27mm
bare head r.
TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VII (or VIII)
Livia seated r., holding patera and long sceptre
PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XXXIIII
cf. Cohen 19
The authors of RIC I do not recognize this type as being official. Cohen likely saw a similar imitation, assuming it to be an original mint issue. Extremely rare.ArdatirionApr 22, 2010
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Feudal France - Counts of Poitou, in the name of Charles le Chauve (the Bald), AR denier, Late 10th c., MelleCounts of Poitou, in the name of Chalres le Chauve (the Bald)
AR denier
Melle, late 10th cent.
+ CΛRLVS REX FR
small cross pattée within circle
• / METΛ / LO in three lines across field
cf. Poey d'Avant 2428ArdatirionApr 22, 2010
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Time of Phocas, AE 12 nummi, c. 602-609 AD, Alexandria?BYZANTINE. temp. Phocas. Circa AD 602-609.
Æ 12 Nummi (11mm, 0.45 g, 7 h)
Contemporary imitation. Unofficial mint in the Alexandria area.
Stylized pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust right
Large IB with cross between; AΛЄZ in exergue
Hahn, A Byzantine Hoard from Egypt, 87-90
The production of coinage in Egypt during the early 7th century was a spotty and inconsistent affair. During this time, the need for small change was regularly filled by a hodgepodge of issues. Leftover late Roman denominations, Vandalic issues from Carthage, and official coinages from a variety of mints could all be seen in commerce. This piece would have been locally produced to supplement the supply. Although it bears a nominal value of 12 nummi, and is based off an earlier coin of that value, both its size and hoard finds indicate that it circulated at approximately the value of a nummus.ArdatirionApr 08, 2010
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Kingdom of Northumbria - Irregular, Civil War issue c. 843/44-c. 855Irregular, Civil War Issue
AE styca
York - c. 843/44-c. 855
dot in annulet
illegible legend
dot in annulet
indistinct legend
Spink 872ArdatirionApr 08, 2010
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Roman Clay Bulla - unclearClay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
unclear
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirionApr 05, 2010
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Roman Clay Bulla - Bust r.Clay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Draped bust r.
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirionApr 05, 2010
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Roman Clay Bulla - Eagle Clay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Eagle with wings spread, head left; Λ above
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirionApr 05, 2010
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Roman Clay Bulla - Bust r.Clay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Bust r.
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirionApr 05, 2010
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Roman Clay Bulla - Male bust r. Clay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Draped male bust r.
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirionApr 05, 2010
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Roman Clay Bulla - Confronted busts and eagleClay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Confronted bust of Serapis and indistinct figure, atop eagle with wings spread
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirionApr 05, 2010
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Roman Clay Bulla - MercuryClay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Mercury standing l., holding bag and caduceus
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirionApr 05, 2010
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Roman Clay Bulla - VictoryClay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Victory advancing r.
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirionApr 05, 2010
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Roman Clay Bulla - Janiform headClay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Janiform head
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirionApr 05, 2010
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Roman Clay Bulla - Tyche of AntiochClay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Tyche of Antioch seated l. on rocks
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJIArdatirionApr 05, 2010
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Roman Clay Bulla - Confronted bustsClay bulla
1st-2nd century AD
Two bearded, confronted busts
Ex F. Bollman Collection; Ex PBJI
ArdatirionApr 05, 2010
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Kingdom of Scotland - Alexander III AR penny, 1280-1286 ADAlexander III
Kingdom of Scotland
AR Penny, 1280-1286 AD
+ ΛLЄXΛNDЄR DЄI GRΛ
Crowned head l., scepter to l.
RЄX SCO TOR VM +
long cross; mullet of six points in each angle
Burns 44 (fig. 178); SCBI 35 (Ashmolean & Hunterian) 216-9; SCBC 5054ArdatirionApr 05, 2010
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Cibyra, Phrygia, 166-84 BCCibyra, Phrygia
AE – 10mm
166-84 BC
Helmeted head r.
Zebu bull butting r.
SNG Copenhagen 271ArdatirionApr 05, 2010
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Tetricus I AE antoninianus, 273-274 AD, Colonia AgrippinensisTetricus I
AE Antoninianus
Colonia Agrippinensis, 7th emission, 273-274 AD
IMP TETRICVS PF AVG
Radiate, cuirassed bust r.
HILARITAS AVGG
Hilaritas standing l., holding long palm and cornucopia
RIC V 80; Mairat 458; AGK 4cArdatirionApr 05, 2010
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Kingdom of Scotland - Charles I AR 20 pence, 1637-1642 ADCharles I
AR 20 pence
Edinburgh, 1637-1642 AD
CAR DG SCOT ANG FR & HIB R
Crowned bust l., XX behind head
IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT
Crowned, leaved thistle
Spink 5591ArdatirionApr 05, 2010
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Struck Imitation of Faustina I denariusFaustina Jr.
PB denarius
c. 161-180 AD
Draped bust r.
FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Diana Lucifera standing l., holding long torch
DIANA LVCIF
Cf. RIC III 674
Iron or copper inclusion on reverse.ArdatirionApr 05, 2010
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Carausius AE antoninianus, 287-293 AD, Uncertain mintCarausius
AE antoninianus
Uncertain mint, 287-293 AD
IMP CARAVSIVS PF AVG
Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust r.
PAX AVG
Pax standing left, holding vertical scepter and palm branch
RIC V 880ArdatirionApr 04, 2010
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Anglo-Gallic - Eleanor of Aquitaine, AR denier, 1189-1204 ADEleanor of Aquitaine
Anglo-Gallic
AR denier
1189-1204 AD
+DVCISIT
M and A and two crosses around central pellet
+AGVITANIE
Cross
Elias 11b; Poey d'Avant 2546; Roberts 3886ArdatirionApr 04, 2010
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Kingdom of Northumbria - Aethelred II (?), AE styca, 841-843/4Aethelred II, Monne moneyer
AE styca
York - 841-843/4 AD
cross in center
+EÐIIRED
cross in center
+MONNE
Spink 868
The second E is mistakenly engraved as a Runic ansuz.ArdatirionApr 04, 2010
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Justinian I, AE dekanummium, 538 AD, ConstantinopleJustinian I
AE dekanummium - 16mm
Constantinople, 538 AD
DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG
pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r.
Large I, ANNO to l., XXI to r., cross above
CONS in ex.
Sear 167, MIB 199ArdatirionApr 04, 2010
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Struck Imitation of Theodosius I, after 383 ADStruck Imitation of Theodosius I
Reparatio Rei Pub type
after 383 AD
[DN] THEODO-[SIVS] PF AVG
Pearl diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust r.
[REPARATIO] REIP[VB]
Emperor standing left, raising kneeling female wearing turreted crown, holding Victory on globe
PCON in ex.
Cf. RIC IX Arles 20dArdatirionApr 03, 2010
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Struck Imitation of Claudius as, 1st century ADStruck Imitation of the 1st century
Minerva as
bare head r.
Minerva advancing r., holding shield and brandishing spear, SC
Sutherland Grade III
Found in Canterbury, Kent.ArdatirionApr 01, 2010
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Roman Republic - denarius, 115-114 BC, Anonymous brockageRoman Republic
Anonymous, 115-114 BC
AR denarius
Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) to left
ROMA
Incuse of obverse
Crawford 287/1; Sydenham 530; RSC 176ArdatirionApr 01, 2010
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Roman Republic - denarius, 46 BC, Mn. Cordius Rufus brockageRoman Republic
Mn. Cordius Rufus, 46 BC
AR denarius
Corinthian helmet with crest upon which owl stands
RVFVS
Incuse of obverse
Crawford 463/2; CRI 64; Sydenham 978; Cordia 4ArdatirionApr 01, 2010
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Kingdom of the Bosporus - Sauromates I, AE 48 units, 108-115 ADKINGS of BOSPOROS, Sauromates I. AD 93/4-123/4.
Æ 48 Units.
BACIΛEWC CAYPOMATOY
Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
MH within laurel wreath.
MacDonald 398/5.ArdatirionMar 27, 2010
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Kingdom of the Bosporus - Ininthemius, double denarius, AD 234/5-238/9Ininthimeus
Kingdom of the Bosporus
AE double denarius
AD 234/5-238/9
BACIΛEWC ININΘIMEOY
Diademed and draped bust of Ininthimeus right, vis-à-vis veiled and draped bust of Aphrodite Apatura
Aphrodite seated left, holding phiale or apple; B to left
MacDonald 599; Anokhin 679ArdatirionMar 27, 2010
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Valerian II AR antoninianus, 258-259 AD, Colonia AgrippinensisValerian II
AR Antoninianus
Colonia Agrippinensis, 2nd emission, 258-259 AD
DIVO VALERIANO CAES
Radiate, draped bust r.
CONSACRATIO
Eagle flying right on which rides Valerian II, holding scepter in left hand and raising right hand
RIC V 9; MIR 36, 911eArdatirionMar 27, 2010
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China - State of Chu, 400-220 BCState of Chu
400-220 BC
AE/PB “Ant Nose”
Hartill 1.11
The character on the obverse may be "ge liu zhu" (Each six zhu)ArdatirionMar 27, 2010
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Alexandria BI tetradrachm of Severus Alexander, 224-225 ADEGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235
BI Tetradrachm
Dated RY 5 (AD 225/6)
Laureate, draped bust r.
A KAI MAP AVP CEV AΛEΞANΔO CEV
Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Diakosyne standing facing, head left, holding cornucopia and scales; LЄ to left
K&G 62.58; Köln 2428-9; Dattari 4293
Ex W.C. Boyd Collection (Baldwin's 42, 26 September 2005), lot 207 (part of); purchased from Spink, January 1895ArdatirionMar 27, 2010
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ROME
PB Tessera (19mm, 1.24 g)
Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia
Mercury standing left, holding bag and caduceus
Rostowzew 2648; BM 216ArdatirionMar 27, 2010
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ROME
PB Tessera. (19mm, 4.62 g)
Apollo standing left, leaning on column, holding wreath; CC to left, C to right
Mercury standing left, holding bag and caduceus
Rostowzew 2038ArdatirionMar 27, 2010
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China - Zhou Dynasty - Jade imitation cowryZhou Dynasty
Jade imitation cowry
Holes at top and bottom, single channel carved down center
Filed reverse
Hartill –
ArdatirionMar 19, 2010
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China - Ceramic mold for Wang Mang spadesWang Mang
Xin Dynasty
Ceramic coin mold
For "Da Bu Heng Quan", valued at 1 liang
Cf. Hartill 9.29
ArdatirionMar 19, 2010
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China - Southern Han Dynasty, Wu Wu typeSouthern Han Kingdom
Wu Wu type, lead, c. 900-971
Hartill 15.145
Based off of the Wu Zhu of the Western Han. A brilliant example of Chinese political continuity. ArdatirionMar 19, 2010
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China - Western Han Dynasty, Wu Zhu type under Liu Xuan, 23-25 ADWestern Han Dynasty
Wu Zhu type under Liu Xuan, 23-25 AD
Hartill 8.9; Thierry 41 var. (dot in upper half of Wu)
ArdatirionMar 15, 2010
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China - Shen Zong, Yuan Feng reign, large cash, 1078-1085 ADShen Zong, Yuan Feng reign
Northern Song Dynasty
Large cash, 1078-1085 AD
Running script
Hartill 16.248 ArdatirionMar 15, 2010
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China - Western Han Dynasty, Ban Liang type, 179-136 BCWestern Han Dynasty
Ban Liang type 179-136 BC
24mm, 2.87g
Hartill 7.16
Dating follows the Han Histories, based on a standard of 0.65g to the shu. Hartill dates this type to 175-119 BC.ArdatirionMar 15, 2010
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China - Si Zong, Chong Zhen reign, 1628-1644 ADSi Zong, Chong Zhen reign
Ming Dynasty
1 cash, 1628-1644 AD
Hartill 20.302
ArdatirionMar 15, 2010
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China - Wang Mang, 14-23 ADWang Mang
Xin Dynasty
AE huo quan, 14-23 AD
Hartill 9.34
ArdatirionMar 15, 2010
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China - Xiao Zong, Qian Dao reign, 1165-1173 ADXiao Zong, Qian Dao reign
Southern Song Dynasty
Iron cash, 1165-1173 AD
Regular script
Hartill 17.110
ArdatirionMar 15, 2010
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China - Hai Ling, 1149-1161 AD CHINA, Jin Dynasty. HÇŽilíngwáng, AD 1149-1161.
Æ Wen. Zheng Long Yuan Bao.
Hartill 18.40 ArdatirionMar 15, 2010
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China - Lie Zu, 917-942 ADLie Zu
Southern Han Dynasty
1 cash, lead, 917-942 AD
Guangzhou, Guangdong
Hartill 15.109ArdatirionFeb 09, 2010
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China - Eastern Jin Dynasty, wu zhu type, 265-316 ADEastern Jin Dynasty
Wu Zhu type, dot at top right, 265-316 AD
Hartill 10.17; Thierry 60ArdatirionFeb 09, 2010
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