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Henry III, IV and V of Franconia, AD 1039-1125. ITALY, Lombardy. Milan.
AR Denaro scodellato, 16mm, 0.6g; Milan mint.
Obv.: + IMPERATOR around HE/RIC/N.
Rev.: MEDIOLANV; Cross patent.
Reference: Biaggi 1413. CNI 13/16 (Enrico II). Verri 52.
From the H8Modern Collection / 17-295-100
John AnthonyAug 27, 2017
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Gallienus, AD 253-268.Æ23, 6.2g, 6h; LYCAONIA. Iconium.
Obv.: IM C P LI GALLIENVS AV; Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: ICONIENSI COLO; Tyche seated left on throne, holding rudder and cornucopia; wheel below // SR
Reference: Von Aulock, Lykaoniens 450-62; BMC 17 / 17-294-40
John AnthonyAug 27, 2017
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Gallienus, AD 253-268.Gallienus, AD 253-268.
Æ18, 2.9g, 6h. LYCAONIA. Iconium.
Obv.: IMP C P LIC GALLIЄNVS P; Radiate head right.
Rev.: COL ICONIEI; Marsyas advancing left, raising hand and holding wineskin over shoulder.
Reference: Weber 7489; von Aulock, Lykaonien, 483-4 / 17-293-60
John AnthonyAug 27, 2017
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Valerian, AD 253-260.Æ30, 10.0g, 6h; CILICIA, Elaeusa-Sebaste.
Obv.: AVT K Π AIK OVAΛH[ΡIANOC]; Laureate, draped bust right, from behind.
Rev.: CEBACTH [IEΡAC AYT] NAYAΡX; Eagle standing right, head left.
Reference: SNG Levante 855 / 17-292-70
John AnthonyAug 27, 2017
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Pseudo-autonomous, Time of Gordian III, AD 238-244.Æ23, 5.3g, 6h; PHRYGIA. Lysias.
Obv.: BOVΛЄ; Veiled and draped bust of Boule right.
Rev.: ΛVCIAΔЄΩN; Dionysus standing left, holding thyrsus and pouring cantharus.
Reference: RPC VII 727; von Aulock, Phrygien II 609-24 & 627-8 / 17-291-90
John AnthonyAug 27, 2017
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Gordian III, AD 238-244.Æ24, 6.2g, 6h; CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea, Year 7, AD 244.
Obv.: AV KAI M ANT ΓOΡΔIANOC; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: [MH]TP KAI BNE; Six ears of corn bound together, in lower field [ET]- Z
Reference: BMC 346-349; SGI 3778 / 17-290-30
John AnthonyAug 27, 2017
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Elagabalus, AD 218-222.Æ18, 3.4g, 12h; MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa
Obv.: AVTO KAIC MAΡ AVΡ ANT; Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left.
Rev.: KOΛΩ MAΡ EΔECCA; Turreted, veiled, and draped bust of Tyche left.
Reference: Cf. BMC 72; cf. SNG Copenhagen 213 / 17-288-35
John AnthonyAug 27, 2017
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Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161.SYRIA, Laodicea ad Mare.
Æ25, 10.5g, 12h; Dated year 190 = 142/143.
Obv.: AVTO KAI TI AIΛI AΔPI ANTΩNEINOC CEB; Laureate head right.
Rev.: IOVΛIEΩN TΩN KAI ΛAOΔIKEΩN; Draped bust of Tyche as city goddess left, wearing headdress of gateway, turret, lighthouse and walls; KPA before neck, ϘP (year 190) behind
Reference: SNG Cop 350; BMC Galatia p. 256, 70 / 17-287-90
John AnthonyAug 27, 2017
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Hadrian, AD 117-138.Æ20, 3.3g, 12h; CILICIA, Laertes.
Obv.: AV KAI TPA AΔΡIANOC; Laureate head right.
Rev.: ΛAEITEITΩN; Tyche standing left, holding rudder & cornucopia.
Reference: SNG France 594
John AnthonyAug 27, 2017
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Hadrian, AD 117-138.Æ15, 2.9g, 10h. CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea, AD 136.
Obv.: AΔPIANOC CEBAC; Laureate head right.
Rev.: ...CIWN T Π APΓAIW; Mount Argaeus // ET IΘ
Reference: SNG Cop 233 / 17-286-55
John AnthonyAug 27, 2017
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Trajan, AD 98-117Æ10, 8.6g, 12h. SYRIA, Cyrrhestica, Cyrrhus.
Obv.: AVTOKP KAIC NEP TPAIANOS APIST CEB ΓEPM DAK ΠAΡΘI; Laureate head right.
Rev.: KYPPHC/TWN in two lines; A below; all within wreath.
Reference:Butcher 1; BMC 2; SNG Copenhagen 45 var. (B on reverse) / 17-285-30
John AnthonyAug 27, 2017
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Tranquillina, AD 241-244. Æ25, 10.7g, 12h. MESOPOTAMIA, Singara.
Obv.: SAB TRANQVILLINA AVG; Diademed and draped bust right.
Rev.: AVP CЄΠ KOΛ CINΓAPA; Veiled bust of Tyche right; Centaur Sagittarius leaping right and discharging bow above.
Reference: BMC Arabia p. 136, 14; SNG Copenhagen 258 / 17-304-70
John AnthonyAug 26, 2017
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Julia Mamaea, AD 222-235.Æ27, 10.5g, 6h; MESOPOTAMIA, Nisibis.
Obv.: IOV MAMЄA CEBACTH; Diademed and draped bust right, on large crescent.
Rev.: CЄΠ KO[ΛO NISI]BI MHT; Veiled and turreted bust of Tyche right; star to right; ram leaping right above, head reverted.
Reference: Lindgren & Kovacs 2601 / 17-303-105
John AnthonyAug 26, 2017
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Elagabalus, AD 218-222.Æ26, 9.5g, 12h; PAMPHYLIA, Perga.
Obv.: AV K M AV ANTΩNI[NOC CEB]; Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, c/m eagle, head left.
Rev.: [Π]ЄPΓAIWN; Artemis standing right, left arm outstretched, right arm holding arrow.
Reference: Lindgren 1113 (this coin) / 17-302-40
John AnthonyAug 26, 2017
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Caracalla. 198-217 AD.Æ21, 4.2g, 6h; LYDIA, Thyatira.
Obv.: ANTΩ-NЄINOC; Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev.: ΘVATEIP-H-NΩN; Tyche Soterios (Fortuna Redux) standing left.
Reference: Cf. BMC Lydia 104-106; cf. SNG Copenhagen 610.
John AnthonyAug 26, 2017
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Julia Domna, AD 193-217.Æ15, 1.8g, 11h; BITHYNIA, Nicaea
Obv.: IOYΛIA CЄV CЄBACTH; Draped bust right.
Rev.: NIKAIEΩN; Flaming altar.
Reference: RecGen 392 / 17-301-30
John AnthonyAug 26, 2017
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Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161.Æ23, 8.3g, 12h; CAPPADOCIA. Tyana.
Obv.: ΑΥΤΟΚ ΑΝΤWΝЄΙΝΟС СЄΒΑСT; Laureate head right.
Rev.: ΤΥΑΝЄWΝ Τ Π Τ ΙЄΡ ΑCΥ ΑΥΤ / ЄΤ / Θ; Tyche seated left, holding grain ears and bunch of grapes; foot resting on river god Euphrates swimming left; seat decorated with griffin.
Reference: RPC IV online 5741 / 17-300-30
John AnthonyAug 26, 2017
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ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodes.Æ19, 3.7g, 6h; c. AD 100-150.
Obv.: Radiate and draped bust of Helios right; star below chin.
Rev.: POΔIΩN; Draped bust of Serapis right, wearing kalathos.
Reference: SNG Keckman 783–4; RPC III 2190 / 17-299-40
John AnthonyAug 26, 2017
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LYDIA, Sala. Semi-autonomous. Magistrate Androneikos. Æ18, 3.2g, 7h, AD 128-161.
Obv.: CAΛHNΩN; Helmeted head of Athena right, aegis on chest.
Rev.: EΠI ANΔΡONЄIKOY CAΛ; Cybele, turreted, seated left, holding patera and resting arm on drum.
Reference: BMC 18-19; SNG Cop 424 / 17-298-30
John AnthonyAug 26, 2017
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Domitian, AD 81-96. Æ19, 4.8g, 12h; PAMPHYLIA, Side.
Obv.: ΔOMITIANOC KAICAP; Laureate head right.
Rev.: CIΔ-HT; Athena advancing left, holding spear and shield; pomegranate and serpent left.
Reference: SNG Cop 415, RPC II 1527, p. 277 / 17-297-30
John AnthonyAug 26, 2017
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Time of Caligula to NeroÆ15, 3.2g, 12h; MYSIA, Pergamon, AD 40-60
Obv.: ΘЄON PΩMHN; Bust of Roma with mural crown right.
Rev.: ΘЄON CYNKΛHTON; Laureate bust of Senate right.
Reference: RPC 2374; SNG Aul. 1385 / 17-296-35
John AnthonyAug 26, 2017
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OSTROGOTHS. Uncertain kingEarly to mid 6th century.
Æ 42 Nummi, 10.29g 26mm
Countermarked early Imperial bronze issue.
XLII (mark of value = 42 Nummi) cut into obverse of a Rome mint As of Vespasian
with Victory holding palm branch and wreath reverse.
From the Arnoldoe Collection / 17-266-150
John AnthonyAug 17, 2017
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Time of Gallienus, c. AD 253-268. Æ23, 5.9g, 6h. TROAS, Alexandria.
Obv.: ALEX TRO CO;Turreted and draped bust of Tyche right; to left, vexillum inscribed CO/AV in two lines.
Rev.: COL AVG TROA; Marsyas standing right, holding wineskin.
Reference: Bellinger A497; SNG Copenhagen 103; SNG von Aulock 1463 / 17-274-40
John AnthonyAug 17, 2017
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Geta as Caesar, AD 198-209Æ20, 5.4g, 6h. PISIDIA, Cremna
Obv.: Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev.: Mida seated left, holding phiale.
Reference: Von Aulock, Pisidiens II 1243; SNG France 1502.
John AnthonyAug 17, 2017
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Commodus, AD 180-192Æ24, 5.1g, 12h; LYDIA, Attaleia.
Obv.: AV KO-MOΔOC; Laureate bust right.
Rev.: ATTA-ΛEAT-ΩN; eagle standing facing on ground line, head left, wings spread.
17-273-70
John AnthonyAug 17, 2017
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Lucius Verus, AD 161-169Æ20, 3.6g, 6h. PAPHLAGONIA. Amastris.
Obv.: OVHPOC KAICAP; Laureate head right.
Rev.: AMACTP-IANΩN; Salus standing right, feeding serpent from patera.
John AnthonyAug 17, 2017
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Hadrian, AD 117-138Hadrian, AD 117-138
Æ25, 14g, 12h. ARABIA PETRAEA, Philadelphia.
Obv.: ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ AΔΡIANOC CEBACTOC; Laureate and draped bust right, seen from behind.
Rev.: ΦIΛAΔEΛΦEΩN ΚΟΙΛΗC CYPIAC; Bust of Herakles right, lion's skin tied around neck.
Reference: Spijkerman 11; Rosenberger 15 var. (seen from front); SNG ANS 1385 var. (same).
John AnthonyAug 17, 2017
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Hadrian, AD 117-138.AE17, 2.7g, 6h. PHRYGIA. Acmoneia.
Obv.: K ATOK AΔPIANO; Laureate bust right.
Rev.: AKMO-NEΩN; Artemis standing left, facing right, holding bow in left arm and drawing arrow from quiver with right; sword in left field.
Reference: Lindgren A860A / 17-272-65
John AnthonyAug 17, 2017
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PHRYGIA. Acmoneia. Nero, AD 54-68. Æ19, 3.8g, 12h; c. AD 62; Lucius Servenius Capito, archon , with his wife Julia Severa.
Obv.: NEPON KAIΣAP ΣEBAΣTOΣ; Laureate head right; crescent before.
Rev.: ΣEPOYHNIOY KAΠITΩNOΣ KAI IOYLIAΣ ΣEOYHPAΣ AKMONEΩN;
Zeus seated left, holding patera and scepter; EΠI APX above; to left, owl standing facing.
Reference: RPC 3174 / 17-271-40
John AnthonyAug 17, 2017
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Antiochos IX Eusebes Philopator (Kyzikenos). 114/3-95 BC.Æ19, 6.6g, 12h;. Uncertain mint, probably in Phoenicia. Dated SE 202 (111/0 BC).
Obv.: Winged bust of Eros right.
Rev.: Nike advancing left, holding wreath; BΣ (date) to left.
Reference: SC 2388.2; SNG Spaer 2734.
From the Aethelred Collection, ex-Ken Dorney / 17-256-55
John AnthonyAug 16, 2017
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Domitian, AD 81-96Domitian, AD 81-96
Æ25, 7.4g, 8h; Bithynia, Claudiopolis.
Obv.: AYT ΔOMITIANOΣ KAIΣAP ΣEB Γ?; Laureate head r.
Rev.: KΛYΔIO-ΠOΛEITΩN; Demeter standing left, holding staff and patera.
Reference: SNG Von Aulock 6924 / 17-279-35
1 commentsJohn AnthonyAug 16, 2017
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INDO-GREEK KINGDOM. Zoilos II. Circa 50-40/35 BC.AR drachm, Indian standard, 17mm, 2.3g, 12h.
Obv.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΖΩΙΛΟΥ; Diademed and draped bust right.
Rev.: MAHARAJASA TRATARASA JHOILASA in Kharosthi; Athena Alkidemos advancing left; monograms in left and right field.
Reference: Bopearachchi Série 1A; SNG ANS 1654-1658.
From the H8Modern Collection / 17-278-100
John AnthonyAug 16, 2017
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KINGS of MACEDON, Philip V, 221-179 BC. Æ22, 9.0g, 6h; Macedonian mint.
Obv.: Helmeted head of the hero Perseus right, with harpa over shoulder.
Rev.: Eagle standing left, head right, on plow, with wings spread; Φ to left, monogram below.
Reference: SNG Alpha Bank 1105; SNG München 1173; SNG Copenhagen 1255 / 17-277-35
John AnthonyAug 16, 2017
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KYRENAICA. Kyrene. Æ25, 9.6g, 12h; c. 250 BC.
Obv.: Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right.
Rev.: K-O-I-N-O-N; Silphium plant; monogram to outer left.
Reference: SNG Copenhagen 1278; BMC 16-19 / 17-276-125
John AnthonyAug 16, 2017
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LUCANIA. Metapontum. Æ15, 2.4g; c. 300-250 BC
Obv.: Head of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet.
Rev.: M-E, three barley grains arranged in a circle; cross-torch.
Reference: SNG ANS 581; SNG Cop. 1265.
1 commentsJohn AnthonyAug 16, 2017
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SICILY. Kamarina.Æ Onkia, 13mm, 1.2g, 2h; c. 420-405 BC.
Obv.: Facing gorgoneion.
Rev.: KAMA; Owl standing right, head facing, holding lizard in talon; pellet (mark of value) in exergue.
Reference: CNS 4; HGC 2, 552 / 17-275-30
John AnthonyAug 16, 2017
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Carausius, usurper in Britain, AD 287–293Billon antoninianus, 4.7g, 24mm, 6h; London mint?
Obv.: IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust of Carausius r.
Rev.: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding branch and scepter, S—P across field.
Reference: RIC Vb 475, p. 504 / 17-148-125
John AnthonyMay 12, 2017
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PISIDIA, Antioch. Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. Æ35, 25.8g, 6h.
Obv.: IVLIA A-GVSTA; Draped bust r.
Rev.: COL CES ANTIOCH; Mên standing facing, head right, left foot on bucranium, leaning on low cippus, holding sceptre and Nike; to left, cock standing left; S R across fields.
Reference: Krzyzanowska XXI/48; SNG France 1121 / 17-147-150
1 commentsJohn AnthonyMay 12, 2017
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Divus Antoninus Pius (Marcus Aurelius, 161-180)Æ Sestertius, 34mm, 23.1g, 12h; Rome, post AD 161.
Obv.: DIVVS ANTONINVS; Bare head right.
Rev.: DIVO - PIO; Column surmounted by statue of Antoninus Pius; / S - C.
Reference: RIC III 1269, p. 315 / 17-146-181
3 commentsJohn AnthonyMay 12, 2017
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Vitellius, AD 69AR Denarius, 20mm, 3.1g, 6h; Rome mint.
Obv.: A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P; Laureate head right.
Rev.: PONT MAXIM; Vesta, veiled, seated on throne right, holding patera and scepter.
Reference: RIC I 107, p. 273 / 17-145-450
John AnthonyMay 12, 2017
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GAUL, Nemausus. Augustus, with Agrippa. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ Dupondius, 26mm, 12.3g, 2h; Nemausus mint. Struck circa AD 10-14.
Obv.: Heads of Agrippa left and Augustus right, back to back, that of Agrippa wearing combined rostral crown and laurel wreath, that of Augustus laureate.
Rev.: COL NEM; Crocodile right chained to palm-branch; wreath with long ties above.
Reference: RPC I 525; RIC I 159 / 17-144-225
2 commentsJohn AnthonyMay 12, 2017
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MYSIA, Pergamon.AR Tetradrachm, 29mm 12.5, 12h; Cistophoric standard, c. 104-98 BC.
Obv.: Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath.
Rev.: Bow case with serpents; above, KP above prytaneis monogram, civic monogram to left, serpent-entwined staff to right.
Reference: Kleiner, Hoard 36; SNG France 1740 (same obv. die); SNG Cop 433 / 17-143-175
1 commentsJohn AnthonyMay 12, 2017
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Romanus III or Michael IV, AD 1028 - 1041Æ anonymous follis, class B, 30x26mm, 11.5g, 6h.
Obv.: EMMANOVHL; facing bust of Christ, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, holding gospels with both hands.
Rev.: cross on three steps with pellet at each extremity, in fields IS - XS / BAS-ILE / BAS-ILE (Jesus Christ, King of Kings)
Reference: SBCV 1823
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Andronicus II and Michael IX, AD 1295-1320AR Basilikon, 22mm, 2.1g, 6h; Mint of Constantinople.
Obv.: IC XC KVREI BOHΘH, Christ enthroned, right hand raised in benediction, large dot either side.
Rev.: ΑVΤΩΚΡΑΤΟ - PΕC PWΜΑION; Andronicus standing left and Michael standing right; holding between them a labarum.
Reference: DOC V part 1.Class VIII.(f) 528-534
From the H8Modern Collection / 17-142-115
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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ITALY, Normans in Calabria. Roger I. 1072-1101.Æ Trifollaro, 29x25mm, 8.2g, 11; Mileto, c. 1098-1101.
Obv.: ROC ERIVS COME +S . Knight with triangular shield and conical helmet, holding flag on long pole, on horse standing left.
Rev.: + MARIA MATER DИI . Enthroned nimbate Virgin holding on lap Christ child, nimbate and in swaddling clothes right.
Reference: CNI XVIII pg. 287, 15; Biaggi 1583; MEC 14, 93; Sambon 876 / 17-141-151
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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Constantine I, AD 306-337.Æ Follis, 20mm, 2.8g, 1h; Lugdunum mint, AD 316.
Obv.: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG; laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI; Sol standing right, looking left, chalmys spread, holding globe / A - S // PLG
Reference: Not in RIC, compare to VII 62 with different obverse legend.
1 commentsJohn AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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M. Aemilius Scaurus & P. Plautius HypsaeusAR Denarius, 18mm, 3.8g, 6h; Rome, 58 BC.
Obv.: M SCAVR AED CVR, kneeling figure right (King Aretas of Nabataea), holding olive branch and reins of camel beside him; EX on left; SC on right; REX ARETAS in exergue.
Rev.: P HVPSAE AED CVR, Jupiter in quadriga left, holding reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right; scorpion below horses; CAPTV on right; C HVPSAE COS PREIVE in exergue.
Reference: Babelon Aemilia 8 and Plautia 8; Sydenham 913; Crawford 422/1b.
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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ROMAN REPUBLIC. Cn. Cornelius Lentulus MarcellinusAR Denarius, 4.0g, 20mm, 6h; Spanish Mint, 74 BC.
Obv.: Diademed, draped and bearded bust of the Genius of the Roman People facing right, scepter over shoulder, "G P R" above.
Rev.: Globe between wreathed scepter and rudder, "EX - S C" in field, "CN LEN Q" below.
Reference: Crawford 393/1a; Sydenham 752.
1 commentsJohn AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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PONTOS, AmisosÆ24, 12.2g, 1h; Struck under Mithradates VI, c. 85-65 BC.
Obv.: Head of Mithradates VI as Perseus right, wearing diadem and Phrygian helmet.
Rev.: Pegasos grazing left; ΑΜΙΣΟΥ, monogram in exergue.
Reference: Malloy 33b; HGC 7, 239 / 17-140-55
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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THESSALY, Thessalian League.AR Stater, 21mm, 5.7g, 12h; 196-146 BC.
Obv.: Laureate head of Zeus right.
Rev.: ΘEΣΣA-ΛΩN; Athena Itonia walking right, brandishing spear and holding shield; magistrates ΣΩΣI-ΠATΡOΣ above, ΓOΡΓΩΠAΣ below.
Reference: BMC 25.
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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EUBOIA, HistiaiaAR Tetrobol, 14mm, 2.1g, 1h; 267-168 BC.
Obv.: Wreathed head of nymph Histiaia.
Rev.: Histiaia seated on galley holding mast.
Reference: SNG Cop 530 / 17-139-65
1 commentsJohn AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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Antigonos II Gonatas, c. 270-240 BCÆ22, 7.1g, 6h; Uncertain mint in Macedon (Pella or Amphipolis?)
Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right.
Rev: B - A. Pan erecting trophy; monogram below.
Reference: SNG Cop 1209; SNG Alpha Bank 1010 ff.
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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Hieron II, 275-215 BCÆ20, 7.2g, 6h; Sicily, Syracuse.
Obv.: Diademed head of Poseidon left.
Rev.: IERΩ-NOS, trident head flanked by two dolphins.
Reference: SNG ANS 964ff; Calciati II pg. 370, 194 / 17-138-55
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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Coinage in the name of Alexander III, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm, 35mm, 16.5g, 12h; Mesembria mint. Local issue, struck 250-175 BC.
Obv.: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress.
Rev.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ/ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟY; Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; Corinthian helmet before, EYΦA under throne.
Reference: Price 1035 / 17-137-275
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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Arcadius, AD 383-408AR Siliqua, 18mm, 1.4g, 6h; Treveri mint.
Obv.: D N ARCADIVS P F AVG; Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: VIRTVS ROMANORVM; Roma seated left on cuirass, holding spear and crowning Victory on globe // TRPS
Reference: RIC IX 106b, p. 33
From the H8Modern Collection
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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Roman Republic. C. Norbanus, moneyer. AR Denarius, 3.7g, 19mm, 7h; Rome, 83 BC.
Obv.: Diademed head right of Venus; to left, LXVIIII.
Rev.: Grain ear, fasces with axe, caduceus.
Reference: Norbana 2; Crawford 357/1b; Sydenham 739 / 17-134-125
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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Indo-Scythians. Azilizes. c. 85-45/35 BCAR Tetradrachm, 9.5g, 26mm, 12h.
Obv.: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY / AZIΣIΛOY; King on horseback right, holding spear.
Rev.: In Kharosthi: Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayilishasa; Athena standing left, holding shield with aegis and thunderbolt; monograms in fields.
Reference: Senior 50.1T / 17-133-125
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BC.Æ prutah, 2.5g, 15mm; Jerusalem.
Obv.: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY; inverted anchor.
Rev.: Eight pointed star within diadem; between the rays, Paleo-Hebrew inscription 'Yehonatan the King'.
Reference: Hendin 1150 / 17-132-55
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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Roman Republic, L. Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus Asiagenus.AR Serrate Denarius, 4.0g, 19mm, 12h; Rome, 106 BC.
Obv.: Laureate head of Jupiter left.
Rev.: Jupiter driving fast quadriga right, holding scepter and reins and hurling thunderbolt // L•SCIP•ASIAG / B
Reference: Crawford 311/1e; Sydenham 576
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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SICILY, The Mamertinoi.Æ Quadruple Unit 18.0g, 29mm, 6h; c. 288-278 BC.
Obv.: APEOΣ; Laureate head of Ares right; helmet behind.
Rev.: MAMEP-TINΩN; Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; Φ before.
Reference: SNG ANS 403; SNG Morcom 626 var. / 17-130-96
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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CIMMERIAN BOSPOROS, PantikapaionÆ18, 4.9g, 12h; c. 325-310 BC.
Obv.: Head of Satyr left.
Rev.: Bull's head left, ΠA[N].
Reference: MacDonald 67; SNG BM Black Sea 890-3 / 17-129-55
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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SIKYONIA, Sikyon.AR Triobol or Hemidrachm, 2.7g, 16mm, 3h, c. 330/20-280 BC.
Obv.: Chimaera left; ΣI below.
Rev.: Dove flying left; three pellets above tail feathers.
Reference: BCD Peloponnesos 294; HGC 5, 213 / 17-128-228
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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Thessaly, Larissa.AR Drachm, 6.0g, 20mm, 12h; c. 380-365 BC.
Obv.: Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly right, wearing ampyx, earring, and necklace.
Rev.: ΛAPI-ΣAIΩN, horse grazing r.
Reference: L-S series 1, type B; BCD Thessaly II 281 / 17-127-475
John AnthonyMay 11, 2017
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Valens, AD 364-378. AR Siliqua, 17mm, 1.9g, 6h; Treveri mint, 367-378.
Obv.: D N VALEN-S P F AVG; Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r.
Rev.: VRBS ROMA; Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory set on globe in her right hand and spear in her left // TRPS•
Reference: RIC IX 27b and 45a / 17-125-225
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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Philip I, AD 244-249Æ32, 21g, 12h; Samosata, Commagene.
Obv.: AVTOK K M IOVΛI ΦIΛIΠΠOC CEB; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: ΦΛ CAMOCATEWN MHTΡO KOM; Tyche seated left on rocks, with eagle perched on her arm; at feet, Pegasos left.
Reference: Butcher 31 / 17-124-35
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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Roman Imperatorial, Marc Antony Legionary.AR Denarius, 18mm, 3.4g, 12h; Military mint moving with Antony (Patrae?), 32-31 BC.
Obv.: ANT•AVG•III VIR•R•P•C•, praetorian galley to right.
Rev.: LEG XVI, Aquila between two standards.
Reference: Crawford 544/31; CRI 372; RSC 48 / 7-123-379
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Roman Republic, C. Piso L. f. Frugi, MoneyerAR Denarius, 18mm, 3.8g, 8h; 67 BC.
Obv.: Laureate bust of Apollo right; DXX behind.
Rev.: Naked horseman on horse galloping right, holding palm frond and reins; uncertain object above; C PISO L F FRV below.
Reference: Crawford 408/1a; Sydenham 851m
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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THRACE, Thasos.AR Tetradrachm, 33mm, 16.6g, 10h; c. 150-100 BC.
Obv.: head of Dionysos right wearing diadem and ivy wreath.
Rev.: HPAKΛEOYΣ / ΣΩTHPOΣ / ΘAΣIΩN; Herakles standing left, holding lion's skin and club.
Reference: SNG Cop 1039 / 17-122-225
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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EUBOIA, Histiaia.AR Tetrobol, 16mm, 2.5g, 5h; 267-168 BC.
Obv.: Head of nymph Histiaia.
Rev.: Histiaia seated on galley holding mast.
Reference: SNG Cop 530.
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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APULIA, Arpi.Æ22, 6.6g, 6h; c. 325-275 BC.
Obv.: Laureate head of Zeus left; thunderbolt to right /
Rev.: Boar standing right; above, spearhead right. // APΠANΩN
Reference: Siciliano, Arpi, B, 1–3; HN Italy 642 / 17-121-55
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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CARTHAGEÆ Unit, 16mm, 2.8g, 5h; Carthage mint, c. 400-350 BC.
Obv.: Wreathed head of Tanit left.
Rev.: Horse standing right; palm tree in background.
Reference: SNG Copenhagen (Africa) 109 / 17-120-128
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Persia, Achaemenid Empire Time of Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, c. 420-375 BC.
AR Siglos, 16mm, 5.4g.
Obv.: Persian king kneeling right, holding spear and bow; quiver over shoulder.
Rev.: Irregular rectangular incuse punch.
Reference: Carradice type IIIb C; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 15 / 17-119-162
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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SICILY, Akragas. Æ Onkia, 16mm, 3.8g, 12h; 425-406 BC,
Obv.: AKP-A, Eagle right, with head turned back; below fish, in left field, fly.
Rev.: Crab, above pellet, below conch shell.
Reference: CNS I 84; SNG ANS 1062 var. (obv. type left) / 17-118-151
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. Æ24, 8.54g, 6h; Thrace, Hadrianopolis.
Obv.: AVT K M AN[T] ΓOPΔIANOC (AVΓ); Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right.
Rev.: AΔPIAN-O-ΠO-ΛEITΩN; The river-god Hebrus reclining left on overturned vase from which water flows, holding reed and rudder.
Reference: Youroukova 470 (V230/R456); Varbanov 3836 / 17-109-75
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161AR Denarius, 18mm, 3.3g, 6h; Rome mint, AD 156-157.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II; Laureate head right.
Rev.: TR POT XX COS IIII; Annona seated right, holding cornucopia; modius in front.
Reference: RIC III 262, p. 57 / 17-108-80
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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Julia Mamaea, AD 222-235.AR Denarius, 21mm, 3.2g, 6h; Rome mint.
Obv.: IVLIA MAMAEA AVG; Draped bust right.
Rev.: FELICITAS PVBLICA; Felicitas standing front, head turned left, legs crossed, holding caduceus and leaning left arm on column.
Reference: RIC IVb 335, p. 98 / 17-107-60
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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Manuel I, AD 1143-1180Billon trachy, 30mm, 2.7g, 6h; Constantinople mint, AD 1167-1183.
Obv.: Christ, bearded, seated facing on throne without back, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium, colobium, Gospels in left; no stars; in field / IC – XC
Rev.: MANYHΛ ∆ECΠ; the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) standing facing at right, crowning the emperor standing at left, holding labarum and globus cruciger; M above Mary's outstretched hand.
Reference: SB 1966
From the YOC Collection / 17-116-45
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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Claudius, AD 41-54. Æ As, 30mm, 10.4g, 7h; Rome, 50-54.
Obv.: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P; Bare head left.
Rev.: LIBERTAS AVGVSTA / S - C Libertas standing facing, her head turned to right, holding pileus in her right hand and extending her left.
Reference: RIC I 113, p. 130 / 17-113-95
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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Moesia, Istros.AR Trihemiobol, 10mm, 1.1g; c. 380/350-330/280 BC.
Obv. Facing male heads, the right inverted.
Rev. IΣTΡIH, sea-eagle grasping a dolphin with talons.
Reference: SNG BM 250 / 17-111-61
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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Thracian ChersonesosAR Hemidrachm, 14x11mm, 2.3g; c. 386-338 BC.
Obv.: Forepart of lion right, head reverted.
Rev.: Quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters; grapes and pellet in opposite sunken quarters
Reference: McClean 4079
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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Aiolis, GryneionÆ11, 1.3g, 12h; 3rd Century BC.
Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo, 3/4 facing left.
Rev.: ΓYP-NH; Mussel shell.
Reference: SNG Ashmolean 1447–8; SNG Copenhagen 205–6.
Ex-Dante Alighieri collection, CNG 218 Lot 215 / 17-112-130
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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Sicily, Kamarina. AR litra, 11mm, 0.56g, 9h; c. 461-440/35 BC.
Obv.: Nike flying left; below, swan standing left; all within wreath.
Rev.: KAMAPI-NAION; Athena standing left, holding spear; at her feet, shield.
Reference: Westermark & Jenkins series 2C; SNG ANS 1212-6 / 17-110-99
John AnthonyMay 10, 2017
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THRACE. Mesembria.Æ21, 6.0g, 12h; 450-350 BC.
Obv.: Crested Macedonian helmet right.
Rev.: METAM-BRIANWN; Shield seen from back with handle and supports projecting from the central boss.
Reference: SNG Cop 658 / 17-96-180
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SRI LANKA (CEYLON), Native coinages. Polonnaruwa period. Sahasa Malla, 1200-1202.
Æ Kahavanu, 20mm, 4.2g, 7h.
Obv.: King standing facing right, holding lotus; altar, flame, and pellets in fields.
Rev.: King reclining right, holding sankh ; king’s name and title in Nagari to right.
Reference: Mitchiner, Non-Islamic 840-1 / 17-106-58
John AnthonyApr 12, 2017
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Constantine II as Caesar, AD 317-337.Æ Follis, 20mm, 3.9g, 6h; Constantinople mint. Struck 326/7 AD.
Obv.: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS, camp-gate with no doors and two turrets, star above; B // CONS.
Reference: RIC VII 9, r2, p. 571 / 17-105-35
John AnthonyApr 12, 2017
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