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Boeotia, ThebesMetal/Size: AE13; Weight: 1.76 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Thebes, Boeotia; Date: 196-146 BCE; Obverse: Boeotian shield facing. Reverse: BOIΩTΩN, ornamented trident, dolphin to right. References: BCD #50; BMC #108; SNG Cop. #179.museumguySep 09, 2020
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Bithynia (Prusias II Cynegus "The Hunter")Metal/Size: AE22; Weight: 6.17 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Bithynia; Date: 182-149 BCE; Obverse: Head of Dionysos right wreathed with ivy. Reverse: Centaur Cheiron prancing right, playing kithara (lyre), possible monogram to right (Nikomedeia) under leg of horse - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΠΡΟΥΣΙΟΥ (Of King Prusias). References: Recueil 1.2 p. 225, #26; SNG Cop. #635; HGC #629; Sear #7266.museumguySep 01, 2020
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Arkanania, LeukasMetal/Size: AE20; Weight: 5.2 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Leukas, Arkanania; Date: 300-167 BCE; Obverse: Athena with crested helmet left. Reverse: Head of river god Archeloos (man-headed bull) left; trident above. References: BMC #21; SNG Copenhagen #423-424; BMC Thessaly #21-24; BCD Akarnania #44.1-20.museumguyAug 31, 2020
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Sicily, Messana (The Mamertini)Metal/Size: AE26; Weight: 10 grams; Denomination: Pentonkion; Mint: Messana, Sicily; Date: c. 220-200 BCE; Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right, dotted border around. Reverse: Naked warrior advancing right, wearing helmet and holding spear and large circular shield - MAMEPTINΩN, Π (P)(mark of value) to right; dotted border around. References: BMC 2.25; CNS #41; SNG ANS #441; Sear #1144.museumguyAug 15, 2020
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Cilicia, Elaiousa-SebasteMetal/Size: AE20; Weight: 5.6 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Elaiousa-Sebaste, Cilicia; Date: 100-1 BCE; Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus right - symbol behind head. Reverse: ΕΛΑΙΟΥΣΣΙΩΝ, Nike walking left, holding wreath in right hand; monogram and Σ over AΡX monogram in left field. References: SNG Pfalz #440-442; BMC #5-6; Paris #1555; Lindgren 1, #1651.museumguyAug 13, 2020
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Apulia, ArpiMetal/Size: AE20; Weight: 8.35 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Arpi, Apulia; Date: 215-212 BCE; Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus left, with thunderbolt behind neck - ΔAΞOY (DAXOY) to left. Reverse: Kalydonian Boar standing right; above, spearhead right - ΑΡΠΑΝΟΥ References: SNG ANS #635-636; SNG Cop. #603; SNG Munchen #438.museumguyAug 13, 2020
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Macedonia - Philip III Arrhidaios (323-319 BCE)Metal/Size: AR18; Weight: 4.11 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Magnesia ad Maeandrum, Ionia; Date: 323-319 BCE; Obverse: Head of Alexander the Great as Herakles right wearing lion skin, beads surround. Reverse: ΦIΛIΠΠOY, Zeus Aetophoros enthroned (or stool?) left, holding eagle and scepter, IAT monogram in left field, beads surround, no monogram beneath throne/stool. Reference: Price p. 56, Magnesia ad Maeandrum.museumguyAug 07, 2020
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Cilicia, AegeaeMetal/Size: AE23; Weight: 8.71 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Aegeae, Cilicia; Date: 164 BCE; Obverse: Head of Zeus right. Reverse: Athena standing left wearing long chiton and helmet, holding Nike in right hand - AIΓEAIΩN (AIGEAIWN) behind Athena. References: SNG Levante #1676; SNG France 2, #2310; Sear #5516.museumguyAug 07, 2020
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Troas, BirytisMetal/Size: AE18; Weight: 6.18 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Birytis, Troas; Date: c. 300 BCE; Obverse: Head of Kabeiros left, wearing piles flanked by star on each side. Reverse: B-I/P-Y and club, all within laurel wreath. References: BMC Troas p. 40, I; SNG Copenhagen #247; Sear #4056, p. 376.museumguyAug 04, 2020
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Macedonia, UranopolisMetal/Size: AE15; Weight: 2.82 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Macedonia; Date: c. 300 BCE; Obverse: Star with 8 rays. Reverse: Aphrodite Urania (heavenly Aphrodite) seated left on (celestial) globe, holding scepter - OYΡANIΔΩΠOΛEΩΣ. References: SNG Cop. #455; Moushmov #6909; Sear SG #1475.museumguyAug 04, 2020
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Carthage, ZeugitanaMetal/Size: AE18; Weight: 5.40 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Zeugitana, Carthage; Date: 300-264 BCE; Obverse: Head of god Tanit facing left and wreathed in corn. Reverse: Horse head facing right with Punic "O" to far right. References: SNG Cop. #225; Sear #6526; Muller II, 102, 286.museumguyJul 22, 2020
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Thrace, OlbiaMetal/Size: AE26; Weight: 1.16 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Olbia, Thrace; Date: 5th-4th c. BCE; Obverse: Dolphin facing right. Reverse: Dolphin facing left. References: SNG Cop. #67-72.museumguyMay 20, 2020
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Cilicia, KalykadnosMetal/Size: AE18; Weight: 4.078 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Kalykadnos, Cilicia; Date: 2nd-1st c. BCE; Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; ΣYM upward behind. Reverse: ΣEΛEYKEΩN TΩN ΠPOΣ TΩI KAΛYKA∆NΩI, forepart of horse right, complex monogram above, PE and M∆H monograms below. References: SNG Levante #697; SNG BnF #925; SNG Cop. #205 ff. var. (monograms).museumguyMay 20, 2020
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Phoenicia, AradosMetal/Size: AE18; Weight: 3.8 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Arados, Phoenicia; Date: 206/5-52/1 BCE; Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus right within beaded surround. Reverse: Triple-pointed ram of galley left; uncertain Phoenician letter above, date below (CY 119 (141/0 BC)). References: BMC #141; Sear #6001.museumguyMay 20, 2020
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Thrace, PantikapaionMetal/Size: AE22; Weight: 6.84 grams; Denomination: Tetrachalkon; Mint: Pantikapaion, Thrace; Date: 310-304 BCE; Obverse: Bearded head of satyr Pan right. Reverse: Π-A-N, forepart of griffin left, sturgeon below. References: MacDonald #69; SNG BM Black Sea #869-871;SNG Cop #30;Sear sg #1700.museumguyMay 10, 2020
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Pamphylia, AspendosMetal/Size: AR21; Weight: 10.78 grams; Denomination: Stater; Mint: Aspendos, Pamphylia; Date: 465-430 BCE; Obverse: Hoplite helmeted warrior right advancing with spear (green spots are a hard concretion ) and possibly shield (off flan). Reverse: Triskeles (human legs) within incuse square, ES above (possibly a "T" off flan) which abbreviates in Greek the city name in the Pamphylian language--ESTEFΔIIYI (for "Estwediiys") References: SNG France 3 Pamphylie #6; BMC #1-2;Sear #5381.museumguyMay 05, 2020
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Seleucid - Antiochus II Theos (261-246 BCE)Metal/Size: AR28.68; Weight: 16.39 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Seleucia-on-the-Tigris; Date: 261-246 BCE; Obverse: Diademed head of Antiochus II right. Reverse: Apollo seated left on an omphalos, holding an arrow and leaning on a bow - test cuts - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙ−ΟΧΟΥ (King Antiochus) - appears to be sideways hourglass symbol to left of X; no symbol identifiable on right or below Apollo. References: SC #587.3c; Possibly Newell ESM 189; SNG Spaer 390 (or similar). museumguyMay 05, 2020
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Ptolemaic, Ptolemy VI & Ptolemy VIII (Joint Rule)Metal/Size: AE30; Weight: 22.2 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Alexandreia, Egypt; Date: 145-116 BCE; Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right. Reverse: ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ (King Ptolemy) - represents joint rule of Ptolemy VI and Ptolemy VIII; two eagles standing left on thunderbolt, cornucopia to left. References: SNG Copenhagen #308-310 (Joint reign of Ptolemy VI and Ptolemy VIII);Svoronos #1424B (Joint reign of Ptolemy VI and VIII);Lorber & Faucher Series 7C; and Sear #7900.museumguyMay 05, 2020
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Pontos, AmisosMetal/Size: AE23; Weight: 8.13 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Amisos, Pontos; Date: 85-65 BCE; Obverse: An aegis with gorgon's head at center. Reverse: ΑΜΙ-ΣΟΥ, Nike walking right, holding palm tied with fillet over left shoulder; monograms flanking. References: SNG BMC Black Sea #1180-1182; SNG Stancomb #689; SNG Cop. #171;SNG von Aulock #6725.museumguyMay 01, 2020
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Thrace, ByzantionMetal/Size: AR17; Weight: 5.2 grams; Denomination: Siglos; Mint: Byzantion, Thrace; Date: 340-320 BCE; Obverse: Bull or cow standing left on dolphin with right foreleg raised - ΠΥ (the first letter is an archaic form of ""B"" used at Byzantium). Reverse: Incuse mill-sail pattern. References: Sear #1579; SNG BMC Black Sea #21ff; SNG Cop. #475-477; HGC #1389, p. 80.1 commentsmuseumguyApr 25, 2020
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Macedonia - Philip IIMetal/Size: AE19; Weight: 5.89 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Macedonia; Date: 359-336 BCE; Obverse: Diademed head of Apollo right. Reverse: Youth on horseback riding left - spear below horse - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩ ΦΙΛΙΡΟΥ (King Philip). References: Price #P64c var; Sear #698 var.museumguyApr 25, 2020
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Ptolemaic, Ptolemy IV Philopater Metal/Size: AE25; Weight: 10.556 grams; Denomination: Obol; Mint: Tyre, Phoenicia; Date: 221-204 BCE; Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right. Reverse: ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ (King Ptolemy), eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head left, wings closed, club left, ΣE (Sigma Epsilon) monogram between legs. References: Lorber CPE #B546;Svoronos #1143 (4 spec).museumguyApr 23, 2020
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Alexander III (The Great) (356-323 BCE)Metal/Size: AE16; Weight: 4.4 grams; Denomination: One Half Unit; Mint: Unknown; Date: 334-310 BCE; Obverse: Macedonian shield, boss decorated with thunderbolt with 5 pellets between each of 5 double half moon symbols. Reverse: Crested Macedonian helmet with pellet and earflaps below; monogram (possible A) lower right - B and A to either side of helmet. References: Price #104; Liampi Chronologie, series II, group l, 8-22;SNG München #892; SNG Alpha Bank #829.museumguyApr 23, 2020
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Bactrian - Apollodotus I (174-165 BCE)Metal/Size: AE22 x 22; Weight: 9.65 grams; Denomination: Quadruple Unit; Mint: Taxila; Date: 174-165 BCE; Obverse: Apollo standing facing, holding arrow in right hand and bow in left, no monogram at left, Greek legend: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY ΣΩTHPOΣ. (of Savior King Apollodotos). Reverse: Tripod on stand within dotted square, monogram at right, Kharoshthi legend on three sides: maharajasa apaladatasa tratarasa. References: Sear #7594; Mitchiner #209a; BMC India 35, 13.museumguyApr 20, 2020
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Sicily, Syracuse - Hieron II (275-215 BCE)Metal/Size: AE26; Weight: 17.5 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Syracuse, Sicily; Date: 275-215 BCE; Obverse: Diademed head of Hieron left. Reverse: Horseman galloping right, holding lance - "N" at lower right behind horse's right leg. Below exergue is possibly IEΡΩNOΣ but only tiny bit of inscription can be seen. References: Calciati #195; SNG ANS #924; BMC #588.museumguyApr 20, 2020
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Thrace - Lysimachos (306-281 BCE)Metal/Size: AR18; Weight: 4.08 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Lampsakos, Mysia; Date: 301-299 BCE; Obverse: Head of Herakles right wearing lion skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; Pegasus forepart left above lion forepart left in left field, monogram below throne, ALEXANDROY (in the name of Alexander) to right. References: Thompson #33; Muller #343; Price #1442.museumguyApr 16, 2020
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Pontos, Amisos - Mithradates VIMetal/Size: AE27; Weight: 21.21 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Amisos, Pontos; Date: 120-100 BCE; Obverse: Head of Mithradates right wearing bashlyk. Reverse: Quiver and unstrung bow - ΑΜΙ ΣΟΥ center left to right. References: SNG Black Sea #1135-1138; Malloy #12;SNG Cop #131;SNG von Aulock #57-58.museumguyApr 14, 2020
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Ionia, EphesosMetal/Size: AR30.09; Weight: 12.5 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Ephesos, Ionia; Date: 167-166 BCE; Obverse: Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath. Reverse: Bowcase with serpents; D(date) above, torch right - EΦE to left. References: SNG von Aulock #7847; SNG Cop. #318.museumguyApr 09, 2020
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Sicily, Syracuse - Hieron IIMetal/Size: AE21; Weight: 7.33 grams; Denomination: Tetras; Mint: Syracuse, Sicily; Date: 275-215 BCE: Diademed head of Poseidon left. Reverse: EPΩNOΣ, decorated trident flanked by dolphins References: BMC #12 SG #5853;Calciati #194;SNG ANS #965.museumguyApr 05, 2020
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Caria, Mylasa - Eupolemos (Strategos for Kassander) Metal/Size: AE19; Weight: 4.399 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Mylasa, Caria; Date: 295-280 BCE; Obverse: Three Macedonian shields leaning together, spear heads in bosses. Reverse: ΕΥΠΟ-ΛΕΜΟΥ, sword in sheath, with strap, (complex monogram) outer left. References: SNG Cop. (Macedonia) #1168; BMC Caria p. 128, 4; SNG Keckman #223;Lindgren-Kovacs #653.museumguyApr 04, 2020
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Cilicia, MopsosMetal/Size: AE20; Weight: 5.16 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Mopsos, Cilicia; Date: 2nd-1st c. BCE; Obverse: Head of Zeus right. Reverse: Fire Altar - (MOΨEATΩN) MOYEATWN THS IERAS KAI AUTONOMOU. References: Aulock Mopsos #7; SNG Levante #1309; SNG France #1942; Sear #5576.museumguyApr 01, 2020
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Phrygia, ApameiaMetal/Size: AE19.6; Weight: 5.72 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Apameia, Phrygia; Date: 88-40 BCE; Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus head right. Reverse: Maifernos-, and Eglo-, magistrates - [AΠA]ME MAIΦEPN[OY] EΓΛOΓ, cult statue of Artemis Anaïtis facing. References: BMC 83-84; HGC Vol. 7 #672.museumguyMar 25, 2020
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Macedonia - Antigonos I Monophthalmos (320-301 BCE)Metal/Size: AR18; Weight: 4.09 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Teos, Ionia; Date: 320-301 BCE; Obverse: Head of Herakles right wearing lion skin. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left holding eagle and scepter, griffin seated above monogram in left field - AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to right. Reference: Price #2279.museumguyMar 25, 2020
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Aiolis, KymeMetal/Size: AE17; Weight: 3.9 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Kyme, Aiolis; Date: 320-250 BCE; Obverse: Forepart of horse galloping right. "KY" top left - ΕπАΡIΤΟS(Magistrate Eparitos) beneath forepart of horse right. Reverse: One-handled vase or cup; NPA monogram to left. Monogram (delta) in center. References: BMC #45; Unal #35; SNG Cop. #79 var., SNG Munich #469 var.1 commentsmuseumguyMar 24, 2020
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Thrace, MesembriaMetal/Size: AE19.5; Weight: 6.584 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Mesembria, Thrace; Date: 3rd-2nd c. BCE; Obverse: Female head right wearing tainia. Reverse: METAM/BPIANΩN (T = archaic Greek letter sampi = ΣΣ), Athena Promachos advancing left, shield on right arm, brandishing spear in left hand. References: SNG BM #280ff; SNG Cop. #661; Sear #1676.museumguyMar 21, 2020
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Phrygia, Abbaitis-MysoiMetal/Size: AE21; Weight: 6.431 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Ankyra, Phrygia; Date: 165-129 BCE; Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right. Reverse: MYΣΩN / ABBAITΩN, inscription divided by thunderbolt, M over N monogram (magistrate?) below, all within oak wreath. References: BMC Phrygia 1, 4; HGC Vol 7, p. 272, #749; SNG Tubingen #3889, SNGvA #3329.museumguyMar 20, 2020
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Mysia, KyzikosObverse: Butting bull right on exergue line. Reverse: Flaming torch, KYZI/KHNΩN in two flanking downward lines starting on the right, monograms (controls) flanking the bottom of the torch. References: BMC Mysia p. 39, #163; SNG Cop. #79 ff var.museumguyJan 24, 2020
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Caria, RhodesMetal/Size: AR15; Weight: 2.2 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Rhodes; Date: 88-84 BCE; Obverse: Radiate head of Helios right. Reverse: Rose, hand holding grain ear to left "NIKHΦOPOΣ" (Nikophoros) above "P-O" - all in incuse square. Reference: SNG Keckman #676; BMC Car., PL XL 1-11.museumguyJan 24, 2020
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Paphlagonia, SinopeMetal/Size: AE19; Weight: 8.36 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Sinope, Paphlagonia; Date: 85-65 BCE; Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right. Reverse: Eagle left, head right, standing on thunderbolt, monogram ΣΙΝΩΠΗΣ "SINWPHS" (Sinope) to left - no star. References: SNG Cop. #304; HGC, VII, #421; SNG Black Sea #1543-1549.museumguyDec 26, 2019
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Ionia, PhokaiaMetal/Size: AE20; Weight: 8.94 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint:, Phokaia, Ionia; Date: 300-200 BCE; Obverse: Draped bust of Hermes right, wearing petasos. Reverse: Forepart of a griffin right; Magistrate Aristoleos (ΦΩ AΡIΣTOΛEOΣ). References: SNG Cop. #1037; SNG Tubingen #3127; SNG Lewis #943.museumguyDec 25, 2019
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Thrace, Apollonia PontikaMetal/Size: AR14; Weight: 2.8 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Apollonia Pontika; Date: 450-400 BCE; Obverse: Gorgon head with hair curled tightly to forehead, tongue protruding, chubby cheeks, wide nose. Reverse: Anchor, crayfish to right, "A" to left. References: SNG BMC Black Sea #160; SNG Cop. #457; Topalov Apollonia p. 348, 9 and p. 588, 45, SNG Stancomb #37.museumguyNov 22, 2019
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Euboia, HistiaiaMetal/Size: AR13; Weight: 1.72 grams; Denomination: Tetrobol; Mint: Histiaia, Euboia; Date: 196-146 BCE; Obverse: Head of nymph Histiaia right wreathed with vine - hair rolled in sphendone. Reverse: Nymph seated right on prow of galley, reverse legend: ΙΣΤ−ΑΙΕΩΝ - nothing below galley unless worn off. References: Sear #2496-2498.museumguyNov 22, 2019
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Sicily, Syracuse - Agathocles (317-289 BCE)Metal/Size: AE21; Weight: 6.3 grams; Denomination: Hemilitron; Mint: Syracuse, Sicily; Date: 317-310 BCE; Obverse: Head of Kore-Persephone left, crowned with ears of corn; to left, ΣΥΡΑKOΣIΩN. Reverse: Bull butting left; dolphins left above and below. No sign of symbols. References: Sear #1195; CNS 96; HGC 2, #1444; SNG ANS #566.museumguyNov 22, 2019
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Cappadocia-Ariobarzanes I (95-63 BCE)Metal/Size: AR17; Weight: 3.49 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Cappadocia; Date: 66-65 BCE (year 30); Obverse: Diademed head of an elderly Ariobarzanes right. Reverse: Athena standing left, holding Nike right; spear and shield; on right; BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΡIOBAΡZANOY ΦIΛOΡΩMAIOY (King Ariobarzanes, friend of the Romans)/(=regnal year 30 = 66/5 BCE); monogram in field to left; A to right. References: Sear #7302; BMC 20, 40, 20; HGC 7 #846.museumguyNov 21, 2019
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Arkadian LeagueMetal/Size: AR17; Weight: 2.5 grams; Denomination: Triobol; Mint: Megalopolis, Arkadia; Date: 370-280 BCE; Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus left. Reverse: Pan seated left holding lagobolon - APK monogram in left field. References: BMC #52; Sear #2687.museumguyNov 21, 2019
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Bactrian - Menander I Soter (155-130 BCE)Metal/Size: AR17; Weight: 2.28 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Unknown; Date: 155-130 BCE; Obverse: Diademed and draped bust right - BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ MENANΔPOY (Of King Menander the Savior) around. Reverse: Athena Alkidemos standing left; monogram to right. References: Bopearachchi Series 13B; SNG ANS #774-81.museumguyNov 21, 2019
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Calabria, TarentumMetal/Size: AR19; Weight: 7.45 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Tarentum, Calabria; Date: 380-355 BCE; Obverse: Young naked rider leading his horse to the left. Below horse, palladium. Reverse: Phalanthos riding a dolphin on the left, right hand stretched. Below P/TAPAΣ (Taras). References: Vlasto #425 (same right corner); SNG ANS #918 (same right corner); Fischer-Bossert #489 (same right corner).museumguyNov 21, 2019
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Thessaly, PhalannaMetal/Size: AE20; Weight: 8.10 grams; Denomination: Trichalkon; Mint: Phalanna, Thessaly; Date: c. 350 BCE; Obverse: Young male head with short hair and clean-shaven right; partial bead surround. Reverse: Head of nymph Phalanna right; hair in sakes, earring and necklace - ΦAΛANNAIΩN (FALANNAIWN). References: BCD Thessaly II, 593.1; BMC 7.10v; Sear #2180.museumguyNov 11, 2019
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Ionia, ErythraiMetal/Size: AE16; Weight: 2.67 grams; Denomination: Tetrobol; Mint: Erythrai, Ionia; Date: 300-200 BCE; Obverse: Head of Herakles facing right and wearing lion skin (reference to Nemean Lion). Reverse: Three-lined inscription - ATAKOΣ ΠAPAMONOY / EPY (Batakos, son of Paramonos, magistrate). References: BMC #109; Sear #4441 (different magistrate).museumguyNov 11, 2019
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AitoliaMetal/Size: AE17; Weight: 4.13 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Aitolia; Date: 279-168 BCE; Obverse: Laureate head of Aitolos right. Reverse: Spearhead and the jaw-bone of a Kalydonian boar and bunch of grapes - AITΩ above and ΛΩN below (AITOLON). Monogram (delta) in center. References: BMC 199, 56 ff; Sear #2322; BMC 7, 34, 35; SNG Cop. #29.museumguyNov 11, 2019
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Pontos, AmisosMetal/Size: AE20; Weight: 8.48 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Amisos, Pontos; Date: 90-80 BCE or 100-95 BCE; Obverse: Head of Dionysos right wearing mitra and wreathed in ivy. Reverse: AMISOU below, thyrsos leaning against cista mystica draped with panther skin; monogram left. References: SNG Cop. #146; SNG BM Black Sea #1202; HGC Vol. 7 #243.museumguyNov 11, 2019
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Mysia, PergamonMetal/Size: AE20; Weight: 7.31 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Pergamon; Date: 200-133 BCE; Obverse: Laureate head of bearded Asklepios (ΑΣΚΛΗΠΙΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ). Reverse: AΣKΛH[ΠIOY] - ΣΩTHPOΣ; Snake around omphalos. References: Lindgren/Kovacs #298; SNG BN Paris 5, #1806; BMC #129, 158;SNG France #1803.museumguyNov 11, 2019
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Ionia, MiletosMetal/Size: AR10; Weight: 1.120 grams; Denomination: 1/2 stater; Mint: Miletos, Ionia; Date: 478-390 BCE; Obverse: Forepart of roaring lion left, head turned back to right. Reverse: Starlike floral pattern in incuse square. References: SNG Keckman #283/288; SNG Kayhan #462-75; SNG Cop. #948; Sear #3533.museumguyOct 20, 2019
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Ionia, Magnesia & MaeandrumMetal/Size: AE15; Weight: 3.41 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Magnesia, Ionia; Date: 350-300 BCE; Obverse: Armed horseman prancing right, wearing helmet, curiass, chalmys, and holding spear. Reverse: Humped bull butting left, ΜΑΓΝ (Magnesia) above, ΑΡΙΣΤΑΓΟΡΑΣ ΖΗΝΟΔΟΤΟΥ ((Aristagoras, son of Zenodotos, magistrate) in exergue within circular maeander pattern. References: SNG Cop. 814 (different magistrate); Sear #4477 (different magistrate).museumguyOct 20, 2019
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Thessaly, TrikkaMetal/Size: AR17; Weight: 2.88 grams; Denomination: Hemidrachm; Mint: Trikka, Thessaly; Date: 440-400 BCE; Obverse: The hero Thessalos, nude but for a petasos and cloak tied at neck, holding band around head of forepart of bull moving right. Reverse: ΤΡΙ-Κ-ΚΑI-Ο-И, forepart of bridled horse right within shallow incuse square. References: BCD Thessaly #768v; SNG Cop. #263-265; HGC 4, #311; Sear #2226.museumguyOct 20, 2019
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Bithynia - Prusias II Cynegus (220-149 BCE)Metal/Size: AE19; Weight: 4.02 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Bithynia; Date: 182-149 BCE; Obverse: Head of mature Prusias right, wearing a winged diadem. Reverse: Herakles standing left, holding club in right hand, lion's skin in left - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ right, ΠΡΟΥΣΙΟΥ left - monogram MHT to right. References: SNG Cop. #631; BMC 13.210.3; Sear #7268.museumguyOct 18, 2019
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Illyria, DyrrhachinonMetal/Size: AR17; Weight: 3.12 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Dyrrhachinon, Illyria; Date: 1st-2nd C. BCE; Obverse: Cow standing right, looking back, suckling her calf; name of magistrate above - ΞENΩN (XENON), possibly name of moneyer between eagle and cow. Reverse: Double stellate pattern in square - ΔYP XAIPIΛΛOY. Reference: Sear #1879v.museumguyOct 17, 2019
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Thessaly, LamiaMetal/Size: AR16; Weight: 2.6 grams; Denomination: Hemidrachm; Mint: Lamia, Thessaly; Date: 400-375 BCE; Obverse: Head of young Dionysos right, wreathed in ivy. Reverse: ΛAMIEΩN, amphora; to right, prochous with handle to right. References: BCE Thessaly II #121; Hoover HGC #119.museumguyOct 17, 2019
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Alexander III (The Great) (356-323 BCE)Metal/Size: AE19; Weight: 5.67 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Macedonia; Date: 356-323 BCE; Obverse: Head of young Herakles right wearing lion skin headdress. Reverse: Club and bow in bowcase - symbol above club; ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ (Of Alexander) between. References: Sear #6739.museumguyOct 17, 2019
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Bithynia, DiaMetal/Size: AE20; Weight: 8.94 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Dia, Bithynia; Date: 85-65 BCE; Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right. Reverse: Eagle standing left, head right, on thunderbolt; monogram to left "DIAS". References: SNG Cop. #404; SNG BM #1562; Lindgren & Kovacs #115.museumguyOct 17, 2019
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Parthia - Vologases I (51-78 AD)Metal/Size: AR 20; Weight: 3.5 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 51-78 AD; Obverse: bare-headed, left, w 4-strand diadem, 2 loops and 3 ribbons; med.-long hair in 5 waves, med.-long tapered beard cut at the end, mustache; wart on forehead; earring, 3 layer necklace; dotted border 8 to 15h. Reverse: Archer w/distinct face but missing one lower leg, right, on throne, w/bow in one outstretched hand and monogram below bow; 6 lines of legend visible: OΛCIΛEΛC OΛCIΛEΛN ΛIIΛI ΛIXVΛ EΠIΦΛHO ΦIΛEΛΛ. References: Sellwood 70.13; Shore #373.museumguyJul 15, 2019
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Seleucid - Alexander 1 Balas (152-145 BCE)Metal/Size: AE19; Weight: 5.23 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Antioch-on-the-Orontes; Date: 150-145 BCE (Denomination B); Obverse: Head of Alexander I in Boiotian helmet. Reverse: BASILEWS ALEXANDROY - Nike standing left holding wreath and palm branch - grain ear to left - monograms to left and /or in exergue. References: SC #1790; HGC #899, Vol. 9, Pg. 180.museumguyJul 13, 2019
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Seleucid - Antiochus I (280-261BCE)Metal/Size: AE15; Weight: 2.02 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Antioch-on-the-Orontes; Date: 280-261 BCE; Obverse: Diademed head of Antiochus left. Reverse: BASI ANTI to right and left - Apollo seated right on omphalos, holding bow in both hands - R to left, Q to right (???). References: SC #352; SNG Spaer #215; Newell WSM #963; Houghton, CSE #13.museumguyJul 13, 2019
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Seleucid - Antiochus I Soter (280-261BCE)Metal/Size: AE17; Weight: 4.40 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 280-261 BCE; Obverse: Diademed head of Antiochus right. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY (King Antiochus) - Apollo seated left on omphalos holding arrow and leaning on bow; monogram to left. Reference: Hoover #169; Sear #6878; SC #415 or #416.museumguyJul 07, 2019
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Seleucid - Demetrios I Soter (162-150 BCE)Metal/Size: AE21; Weight: 7.68 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Tyre; Date: 154-153 BCE; Obverse: Diademed head right with bead surround. Reverse: BASILEOS DHMHTRIOY/TYRION (King Demetrios/Belonging to Tyre) - stern of Phoenician galley left - Seleucid era date LONP (154-153 BCE). References: Sear #6995.museumguyJul 05, 2019
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Seleucid - Seleucus II Callinicus (246-225 BCE)Metal/Size: AE18; Weight: 6.33 grams; Denomination: Denomination B; Mint: ΔEΛ Mint; Date: 246-225 BCE; Obverse: Bust of Athena right wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Reverse: Nike standing left, holding a wreath and resting a hand on an anchor which may or may not be on a shield - "BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ". References: SC #715.1; HGC, Vol. 9, #324-325.museumguyJul 05, 2019
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Seleucid - Syria-Seleucid Rule (312-63 BCE)Metal/Size: AE20; Weight: 7.73 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Seleucia and Pieria; Date: 147-146 BCE. Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right. Reverse: Winged thunderbolt, [Σ]EΛEYKEΩN TΩN EM ΠIEPIAI THΣ IEPAΣ above and below; all within laurel wreath - On the bottom of the reverse you can see the Seleucid era date ϚΞΡ = 166 corresponding to 147/6 BC. References: HGC, Vol.9, #1396, p. 296; BMC Galatia, pp. 151-152; SNG Cop. #392v.museumguyJun 27, 2019
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Seleucid - Antiochus III (The Great) (222-187 BCE)Metal/Size: AE16; Weight: 3.88 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Sardes (Sart, Turkey); Date: 222-187 BCE; Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo facing right. Reverse: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY: Apollo standing left, holding arrow and resting elbow on tall tripod - monogram to left. References: SC #983; HGC #518, p. 109.museumguyJun 25, 2019
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Seleucid - Demetrios II (146-139 BCE)Metal/Size: AE23; Weight: 11.92 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Uncertain Mint 94 in Northern Syria; Date: 144/143 BCE (Second Reign); Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right. Reverse: Winged Athena Nikephoros standing left, holding Nike and grounded shield with spear in crook of arm; monogram to inner left. Seleucid era date (IEP) 146/5 BCE or HEP (145-4 BCE) or OEP (144/3 BCE) in exergue - symbols and monograms to left - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ (of King Demetrios God victorious, Brother Loving) Reference: HGC #9, 993; SC #1919.museumguyJun 25, 2019
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Seleucid - Antiochus III (The Great) (222-187 BCE)Metal/Size: AE18; Weight: 5.08 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Military Mint in Coele-Syria; Date: 202-187 BCE; Obverse: Macedonian shield with gorgan in central boss. Reverse: Elephant walking right, anchor above, monogram below; counter marked horse head in center of elephant - BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOΥ (King Antiochus) below, control mark under belly. References: SC #1089; HGC #9, 490.1 commentsmuseumguyJun 23, 2019
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Parthia - Vologases III (105-147 AD)Metal/Size: AE20; Weight: 2.70 grams; Denomination: Dichalkon; Mint: Seleucia-on-the-Tigris; Date: 105-147 AD; Obverse: Bust facing, pointed beard, wearing a tiara with earflaps; at right inscription (?). Reverse: Tyche left seated on a column; in front, a palm branch. Reference: Sellwood #79.50.museumguyJun 22, 2019
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AR20; Weight: 4.18 grams; Mint: Ecbatana; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: Long-bearded bust left wearing tiara (T28vii) with eight-point star, ear flaps and griffin-ended torque; wears diadem underneath tiara with two ribbons. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne, holding bow in right hand; no border; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Of the Great King of Kings Arsaces, the Noble). References: Sellwood #28.7; Shore #99.2 commentsmuseumguyDec 30, 2018
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Parthia - Orodes II (57-38 BCE)Metal/Size: AE12; Weight: 3.0 grams; Mint: Unknown; Denomination: Chalkous; Date: 57-38 BCE; Obverse: Short-bearded bust left wearing diadem and pellet-ended torque; circular border of pellets; hair in 4/5 rows, wart present on brow. Reverse: Double-humped camel sitting right; no border; seven-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ (("King of Kings Arsaces, Beneficent, Just, Illustriously born, Lover of Greece"). References: Sellwood #45 variant.1 commentsmuseumguyDec 30, 2018
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Seleucid - Seleucus III Keraunos (225/4-222 BCE)Metal/Size: AE11; Weight: 5.1 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Antioch-on-the-Orontes; Date: 225-223 BCE; Obverse: Head of Artemis right, wearing wrapped fillet; bow case may be on shoulder. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY (King Seleucos) in two vertical lines either side of Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow & resting hand on grounded bow, YΞ (??) monogram to left. References: SNG Israel #522; Houghton #63; Newell #1043; HGC, #421, p. 83.museumguyDec 30, 2018
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Seleucid - Alexander I Balas (152-145 BCE)Metal/Size: AE16; Weight: 3.3 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Antioch-on-the-Orontes; Date: 149-147 BCE; Obverse: Head of Dionysos wreathed with ivy, facing right. Reverse: Elephant standing left - BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY (King Alexander). References: SNG Israel #1477ff; SC #1791; HGC, Vol. 9, #919.museumguyDec 30, 2018
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Seleucid - Demetrios I Soter (162-150 BCE)Metal/Size: AE21; Weight: 5 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Tyre; Date: 155-154 BCE; Obverse: Diademed head of Demetrios I right. Reverse: BASILEOS DHMHTRIOY/TYRION (King Demetrios/Belonging to Tyre) - stern of galley left - Seleucid era date LHNP (155/4 BCE). References: SNG Israel #132ff; HGC, Vol. 9, #830, p. 168; SC #1671-1672.museumguyDec 30, 2018
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Seleucid - Antiochus VII Euergetes (138-129 BCE)Metal/Size: AE14; Weight: 2.21 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Jerusalem; Date: 132-130 BCE; Obverse: Anchor upside down flanked by inscription in three lines - BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEΡΓETOY (of King Antiochus, Benefactor). Date below anchor is hard to see but could be AΠP (Year 181) or BΠP (Year 182). 312 (beginning of Seleucid era) minus 181 or 182 equals 130 or 131 BCE. Reverse: Lily. References: Hendin #6 (Guide to Ancient Jewish Coins); Kindler #3.1 commentsmuseumguyDec 30, 2018
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Seleucid - Demetrios II (146-139 BCE)Metal/Size: AE19; Weight: 15.32 grams; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Mint: Antioch-on-the-Orantes; Date: 146/145 BCE (First Reign); Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right. Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ (of King Demetrios God victorious, Brother Loving), Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow; in exergue, monograms. Reference: HGC #9, 992; SC #1912d; Sear #7064.museumguyDec 25, 2018
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Parthia - Phraates IV (38-2 BCE)Metal/Size: AR19; Weight: 3.4 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 38-2 BCE; Obverse: Bare-headed bust of king left, w/ broad 3-layer diadem and 3 ribbons; medium-long hair in 5 waves, mustache, pointed beard; necklace (not evident on this coins); wart on forehead; in right upper field eagle offering diadem; a very Eastern looking portrait from Ecbatana. Reverse: Archer, right, on throne, w/bow in one hand and monogram below bow; 6-line legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / - ΑΡΣΑKΟΥ - ΕΥΕPΓΕΤΟΥ / ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ - EΠΙΦΑΝΟΥC / ΦΙΕΛΛΗΝΟY (King of Kings Arsaces, God-like, the Just, the Noble, Friend of the Greeks).
References: Sellwood 52.10; Shore #277?.
museumguyNov 28, 2018
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Parthia - Unknown King (80-70 BCE)Metal/Size: AR21; Weight: 3.6 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Ecbatana; Date: 80-70 BCE; Obverse: Bare-headed bust left, w/diadem, knot and 2 ribbons; medium-long hair in 3 waves, mustache, short beard; multi-turn torque w/single pellet finial; cuirass; dotted border. Reverse: Beardless archer wearing bashlyk and cloak seated right on throne; five-line Greek inscription = ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ; References: Sellwood 30.14; Shore #131.1 commentsmuseumguyNov 28, 2018
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Persis - Pakur II (Pakor) (1-50 AD)Metal/Size: AR18; Weight: 1.2 grams; Denomination: Hemidrachm; Mint: Persepolis; Date: 1-50 AD; Obverse: Bust of Pakor I facing left; medium length beard, hair in 3 layers, wearing diadem with 2 ribbons, cuirass, and possible earring. Reverse: Possibly bust of Pakor I, Pakor II's father, facing left, wearing diadem, hair in 4 layers, medium beard and cuirass. References: Alram #589; Tyler-Smith -; Sunrise #616.museumguyNov 23, 2018
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Persis - Mancihr II (Manuchtir) (2nd c. AD)Metal/Size: AR14; Weight: 1.71 grams; Denomination: Hemidrachm; Mint: Persepolis; Date: 2nd c. AD; Obverse: Bearded bust left, wearing diadem with three bands, a knot and two ribbons and a Parthian-style tiara with pellet-in-crescent and long beaded earflaps; Aramaic lettering to right. Reverse: Clean-shaven bust left, wearing diadem with three bands, knot and two ribbons; Aramaic lettering to left and right. References: Alram #635; Tyler-Smith #227; Sunrise #662.1 commentsmuseumguyNov 23, 2018
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Seleucid - Antiochus VIII Grypus (126/125-96 BCE)Metal/Size: AE19; Weight: 5.6 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Antioch-on-the Orantes; Date: 121-110 BCE; Obverse: Radiate and diademed head of Antiochus VIII right; beads partly surround. Reverse: BASILEWS ANTIOCOU EPI-FANOU (King Antiochus Ephiphanes) to left and right of eagle standing left on thunderbolt, sceptre over shoulder; IE in outer left field; year 192=121/20 BC. References: Hoover, P. 246, #1212; SNGIs 2501, BMC #25-28.museumguyNov 21, 2018
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Parthia - Mithradates II (123-88 BCE)Metal/Size: AE16; Weight: 2.29 grams; Denomination: Chalkous; Mint: Susa; Date: 123-88 BCE; Obverse: King sports long beard and wears tiara (with earflap)with 2(?) rows of pellets around 8(?)-pointed star along with diadem containing two flowing ribbons. King has earring and wears torque around neck. Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ (Great King of Kings Arsaces God Manifest), Nike standing r., holding wreath and palm branch. Reference: Sellwood #28.21(?).museumguyOct 29, 2018
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Persis - Second Unknown King (1st c. AD)Metal/Size: AR13; Weight: 1.285 grams; Denomination: Hemidrachm; Mint: Persepolis; Date: 1st c. AD; Obverse: Bearded bust left, wearing diadem with two-loop tie and Parthian-style tiara with three rows of pellets enclosing pellet above crescent. Type with three rows of pellets not identified by Tyler Smith, only 1 or 2 rows. Also, no triskeles which Tyler Smith also identifies with this type. Reverse: Diadem, formally presented with two ties laid across center. References: Alram IP #619 (none w/3 rows of pellets); Tyler-Smith, type 1, #210 ff, var.; Sunrise #646v, BMC Arabia, #238, 18 var.museumguyOct 29, 2018
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Persis - Artaxerxes II (Ardaxsir) (1st c. BCE)Metal/Size: AR17; Weight: 2.03 grams; Denomination: Hemidrachm; Mint: Persepolis; Date: 1st c. BCE-1st c. BCE; Obverse: Diademed with two ribbons and a mural crown with three towers facing left; beads surround. King wears short beard, hair lays in three rows and he wears a torque with three segments around neck. Symbol to king's right behind head. Reverse: Artaxerxes stands left, holding scepter and sacrificing before lite fire altar to left - blundered Aramaic inscription reads either something like {'r}th{str} MLK' {BRH d'ryw} MLK' or 'rah{str} MLK' BRH {d}'rm{w MLK'} meaning King Ardaxsir son of King Darev (Dareios). References: Alram #571-574; Tyler-Smith #68-9 or 62; Sunrise #599 or 600.museumguyOct 29, 2018
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Seleucid - Alexander II Zabinas (128-123 BCE)Metal/Size: AE21; Weight: 8.03 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Seleucia-on-the-Tigris; Date: 128-123 BCE; Obverse: Radiate and diademed head right, beads to right. Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕ[ΩΣ] ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆[ΡΟΥ] (King Alexander); double cornucopia, A and caduceus to left, Π to right
References: HGC 9, p. 234, #1164; Sear #7127.
museumguySep 23, 2018
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Seleucid - Antiochus I (280-261BCE)Metal/Size: AE19; Weight: 5.6 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Antioch-on-the-Orontes; Date: 280-261 BCE; Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right, beads to left. Reverse: Thunderbolt - BASILEWS ANTOXOY (King Antiochus) - monogram symbols above and below including possible jaw-bone of boar below. References: Hoover #149; Sear #6880; B.M.C. 4.11, 41.museumguySep 23, 2018
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Seleucid - Antiochus I (280-261BCE)Metal/Size: AE20; Weight: 5.8 grams; Denomination: Bronze Unit; Mint: Antioch-on-the-Orontes; Date: 280-261 BCE; Obverse: Macedonian shield with anchor (Seleucid symbol) in central boss. Reverse: Horned elephant walking right; jawbone below; possible club above - BAΣIΛEΩΣ // ANTIOXOY. Reference: Hoover #148; Sear #6881; BMC #37.museumguySep 23, 2018
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Seleucid - Demetrios I Soter (162-150 BCE)Metal/Size: AE21; Weight: 9.2 grams; Denomination: Drachm; Mint: Antioch-on-the-Orantes & Seleukeia-in-Pieria; Date: 162-150 BCE; Obverse: Bust of Artemis right, wearing stephane, bow and quiver over shoulder, beads surround. Reverse: Bow and quiver. No symbols or monograms - serrated - BASILEOS DHMHTRIOY (King Demetrios). References: Hoover #826, p. 167; SC #1645, Sear #7027.museumguySep 18, 2018
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