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604. Leo IImperator Caesar Flavius Valerius Leo Augustus or Leo I of the Byzantine Empire (401–474), reigned from 457 to 474, also known as Leo the Thracian, was the last of a series of emperors placed on the throne by Aspar, the Alan serving as commander-in-chief of the army. His coronation as emperor on February 7, 457, was the first known to involve the Patriarch of Constantinople. Leo I made an alliance with the Isaurians and was thus able to eliminate Aspar. The price of the alliance was the marriage of Leo's daughter to Tarasicodissa, leader of the Isaurians who, as Zeno, became emperor in 474.

During Leo's reign, the Balkans were ravaged time and again by the West Goths and the Huns. However, these attackers were unable to take Constantinople thanks to the walls which had been rebuilt and reinforced in the reign of Theodosius II and against which they possessed no suitable siege engines.

Leo's reign was also noteworthy for his influence in the Western Roman Empire, marked by his appointment of Anthemius as Western Roman Emperor in 467. He attempted to build on this political achievement with an expedition against the Vandals in 468, which was defeated due to the treachery and incompetence of Leo's brother-in-law Basiliscus. This disaster drained the Empire of men and money.

Leo's greatest influence in the West was largely inadvertent and at second-hand: the great Goth king Theodoric the Great was raised at the Leo's court in Constantinople, where he was steeped in Roman government and military tactics, which served him well when he returned after Leo's death to become the Goth ruler of a mixed but largely Romanized people.

Leo also published a New Constitutions or compilation of Law Code[1], Constitution LV concerned Judaism: "JEWS SHALL LIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RITES OF CHRISTIANITY. Those who formerly were invested with Imperial authority promulgated various laws with reference to the Hebrew people, who, once nourished by Divine protection, became renowned, but are now remarkable for the calamities inflicted upon them because of their contumacy towards Christ and God; and these laws, while regulating their mode of life, compelled them to read the Holy Scriptures, and ordered them not to depart from the ceremonies of their worship. They also provided that their children should adhere to their religion, being obliged to do so as well by the ties of blood, as on account of the institution of circumcision. These are the laws which I have already stated were formerly enforced throughout the Empire. But the Most Holy Sovereign from whom We are descended, more concerned than his predecessors for the salvation of the Jews, instead of allowing them (as they did) to obey only their ancient laws, attempted, by the interpretation of prophesies and the conclusions which he drew from them, to convert them to the Christian religion, by means of the vivifying water of baptism. He fully succeeded in his attempts to transform them into new men, according to the doctrine of Christ, and induced them to denounce their ancient doctrines and abandon their religious ceremonies, such as circumcision, the observance of the Sabbath, and all their other rites. But although he, to a certain extent, overcame the obstinacy of the Jews, he was unable to force them to abolish the laws which permitted them to live in accordance with their ancient customs. Therefore We, desiring to accomplish what Our Father failed to effect, do hereby annul all the old laws enacted with reference to the Hebrews, and We order that they shall not dare to live in any other manner than in accordance with the rules established by the pure and salutary Christian Faith. And if anyone of them should be proved to, have neglected to observe the ceremonies of the Christian religion, and to have returned to his former practices, he shall pay the penalty prescribed by the law for apostates."

Leo died of dysentery at the age of 73 on January 18, 474.

Bronze AE4, RIC 671, S 4340 var, VG, 1.17g, 10.3mm, 180o, Alexandria mint, obverse D N LEO P F AVG (or similar), pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse Lion standing left, head right, cross above, ALEA in ex; very rare (R3); ex Forumecoli

Ancient India, Kushans: Vima Takto (ca. 80-100 AD) of various denominations

Upper Left

Kushans: Vima Takto (ca. 80-100 AD) AE (AICR-1177; MACW-2918; Senior B13.1T)

Obv: King on horse to right holding axe-like weapon in raised right, three-pronged tamgha on right, Greek legend around BACIΛEY BACIΛEYWN CWTHP MEΓAC
Rev: Zeus standing to right, with his left holding long scepter and with his outstretched right making blessed gesture. Kharosthi letter vi on left and flower-pot on right. Kharosthi legend around reading Maharajaasa Rajatirajasa Mahatasa Tratarasa

Middle Left

Kushans: Vima Takto (ca. 80-100 AD) AE drachm (AICR-1178; MACW-2919; Senior B13.1D)

Obv: King on horse to right holding axe-like weapon in raised right, three-pronged tamgha on right, Greek legend around BACIΛEY BACIΛEYWN CWTHP MEΓAC
Rev: Zeus standing to right, with his left holding long scepter and with his outstretched right making blessed gesture. Kharosthi letter vi on left and flower-pot on right. Kharosthi legend around reading Maharajaasa Rajatirajasa Mahatasa Tratarasa

Lower Left

Kushans: Vima Takto (ca. 80-100 AD) AE (AICR-1179; MACW-2921; Senior B14.1)

Obv: Hybrid Herakles-Siva deity standing facing holding long trident in right and lion-skin in left, three-pronged tamgha on left and Kharosthi letter vi on right.
Rev: Tyche standing to right holding cornucopia, nandipada on left, flower-pot on right

Upper Right

Kushans: Vima Takto (ca. 80-100 AD) AE (MACW-2937; Senior B17.1vT)

Obv: Radiate (9 rays) diademed bust of king to right holding arrow decorated with ribbons in raised right hand, three-pronged tamgha on left, dotted border around.
Rev: King in Iranian cap with long diadem-ties riding on horse to right holding axe-like weapon in raised right hand, three-pronged tamgha on right, Greek legend around reading BACIΛEYC BACIΛEYWN CWTHP M.

Middle Right

Kushans: Vima Takto (ca. 80-100 AD) AE drachm (Senior B17.1D)

Obv: Radiate diademed bust of king to right holding arrow decorated with ribbons in raised right hand, three-pronged tamgha on left, dotted border around.
Rev: King in Iranian cap with long diadem-ties riding on horse to right holding axe-like weapon in raised right hand, three-pronged tamgha on right, Greek legend around reading BACIΛEYC BACIΛEYWN CWTHP M.

Lower Right

This one is unknown to me, but dealer indicated it might be central asian. Rider on horseback facing left / tamghra. Any help in identification is much appreciated...Quant.Geek

Apollodotos I (180-160 BCE) hemiobol (AE)Obv.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ (Apollo standing facing, holding arrow and resting bow on ground) Rev.: Maharajasa Apaladatasa tratarasa (Tripod) Field: Monogram(s) Weight: 8.4 g. Diameter: 22.3 mm. Reference: Mitchiner 209, HGCS 12/120Nick.vdw

Apollodotos II, c. 80 - 65 BCAR drachm, 17mm, 2.4g, 12h; Western Punjab mint.
Obv.: BAΣIΛIΩΣΣ MEΓO ΣPO AI ΦIΛOΠATOPOΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY, diademed, draped bust right.
Rev.: Maharajasa tratarasa Apaladatasa in Karosthi; Athena Alkidemos advancing left, thunderbolt in right hand, aegis draped over extended left arm; monograms to lower left and right.
Reference: cf. SNG ANS 1573.
1 commentsJohn Anthony

Apollodotos II, c. 80 - 65 BCAR drachm, 17mm, 2.2g, 12h; Western Punjab mint.
Obv.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY (of Apollodotus King Great Saviour and Fatherloving); diademed, draped bust right.
Rev.: Maharajasa tratarasa Apaladatasa (Saviour King Appolodotus) in Karosthi; Athena Alkidemos advancing left, thunderbolt in right hand, aegis draped over extended left arm; monograms to lower left and right.
Reference: cf. SNG ANS 1573, 16-332-27
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Apollodotus I Soter, 174 - 165 BCObv: BAÎ£IÎ›EÎ©Î£ on right, AÎ OÎ›Î›OÎ”OY above, Î£Î©THPOÎ£ on left, Apollo standing, facing, holding arrow in right hand and a bow in left.

Rev: Karosthi legend (Maharajasa Apaladatasa tratarasa) around, tripod with monogram on right, within a square dotted border.

Æ Square Hemiobol

9.26 grams, 22.6 mm, 0°

GCV 7594, SNG ANS 346 - 378Matt Inglima

Apollodotus II (80 - 65 B.C.)AR Drachm
Bactrian Kingdom
O: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTPOΣ KAI ΦIΛOΠATPOΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY; diademed and draped bust right.
R:Rev: "Maharajasa tratarasa Apaladatasa" in Karosthi; Athena Alkidemos advancing left, holding thunderbolt and aegis; monogram to right.
2.21g
17mm
Bopearachchi Série 2D; SNG ANS 1544ff.2 commentsMat

Apollodotus II, AR DrachmApollodotus II, 110-80 BCE.

Taxila AR Drachm

16mm., 2,25g.

[ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ ΒΩΤΕΡΟΣ ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΤΟΥ]; draped bust of Apollodotos II with diadem to the right.

Kharoshthi legend around: maharajasa tratarasa / apaladatasa. Athena Alkidemos standing left, holding aegis on outstretched left arm, hurling thunderbolt with right hand, monogram at right

Vendors Reference: Bop. pl. 61 series 2, 14; Mitch. 424c

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AR Nomos of Taras (Tarentum) in Calabria ca. 275-240 BCOBVERSE: A naked youth placing wreath on horse walking right. An indeterminate symbol between the horse's front legs and the bearded head of Poseidon below. The letter A is in the field behind the rider

REVERSE: Naked Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos. "TARAS" to the right

Weight 6.1 grams; diameter ~20 mm1 commentsdaverino

Bactria: Apollodotus II (ca. 85-65 BCE) AR Drachm (HGC 12, 392; Bopearachchi Série 2D)Obv: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ-ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ, diademed, draped bust of Apollodotus II right
Rev: 𐨨𐨱𐨪𐨗𐨯 𐨟𐨿𐨪𐨟𐨪𐨯 𐨀𐨤𐨫𐨡𐨟𐨯 (Maharajasa tratarasa Apaladatasa); Athena advancing left, brandishing thunderbolt in right hand, aegis across outstretched left arm; Kharosthi monogram in inner right field
Dim: 2.08gQuant.Geek

Bactria: Apollodotus II (ca. 85-65 BCE) AR Drachm (HGC 12, 392; Bopearachchi Série 2D)Obv: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ-ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ, diademed, draped bust of Apollodotus II right
Rev: Maharajasa tratarasa Apaladatasa (Kharosthi); Athena advancing left, brandishing thunderbolt in right hand, aegis across outstretched left arm; Kharosthi monogram in inner right field
Dim: 2.02g Quant.Geek

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.museumguy

Bactrian and Indo-Scythian Kingdoms, Apollodotos II (c.80-65 BC` Obv. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ KAI ΦIΛOΠATOPOΣ / AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY
Diademed, draped bust right
Rev. Kharoshthi script (Maharajasa tratarasa / Apaladatasa)
Athena Alkidemos standing left, wearing aegis, seen from behind, shield on outstretched left arm, hurling thunderbolt with right hand
Tau-rho monogram in left fieldmSkyler

Bactrian/Indo Greek - Hermaios (90-70 BCE) - Posthumous AD 20-40Size/Metal: AE25; Weight: 8.86 grams; Mint: Uncertain Mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara Region; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Date: 20-40 AD (Posthumous); Obverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ EΡMAIOΥ ΣΩTHΡOΣ (King Hermaios the Savior). Diademed draped bust right. Reverse: Zeus enthroned facing 3/4 left with right hand raised making benediction gesture and holding scepter. Monogram to left and Kharoshthi letter to right - in Kharoshthi, Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa (of Great King Hermaios the Savior). References: Bopearachchi #20; Mitchiner #236, Hoover #308.museumguy

Bactrian/Indo Greek - Hermaios (90-70 BCE) - Posthumous AD 20-40Size/Metal: AE23; Weight: 9.42 grams; Mint: Uncertain Mint in Eastern Gandhara; Denomination: Tetradrachm; Date: 20-40 AD (Posthumous); Obverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ SOTHROS/ERMAIOY (of Great King Hermaios the Savior). Diademed draped bust right. In Kharoshthi (Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa). Reverse: Zeus enthroned facing 3/4 left, making benediction gesture and holding scepter - monogram to left and Kharoshthi letter to right. References: Bopearachchi #20; Mitchiner MACW #2041, Hoover #308.museumguy

Bactrian/Indo Greek - Menander Soter (155-130 BCE)Size/Metal: AR16; Weight: 2.31 grams; Mint: Unknown; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 155-130 BCE; Obverse: Diademed bust of king right, Greek legend around: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ // MENANΔPOY Reverse: Athena Alkidemos standing left, holding shield on outstretched left arm, hurling thunderbolt with right hand, monogram at right, Kharoshthi legend around: maharajasa tratarasa // menamdrasa,. References: MIG 215f; Bop 130; SNG ANS 808-820.museumguy

Bactrian/Indo Greek - Menander Soter (155-130 BCE)Size/Metal: AR16; Weight: 2.29 grams; Mint: Unknown; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 155-130 BCE; Obverse: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet covered with pelt of scales and adorned with head of wing. Legend surrounds: (Greek: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ (BASILEOS SOTEROS MENANDROU). Reverse: Athena Alkidemos advancing left; shield decorated with aegis over left arm, hurling thunderbolt; monogram to right. Kharoshthi legend: MAHARAJA TRATARASA MENADRASA. References: Bopearachchi 16E; HGC #12, 193; SNG ANS 868-73; Sear GC #7597 (different monogram); Mitchiner #217f.museumguy

Bactrian/Indo Greek - Menander Soter (155-130 BCE)Size/Metal: AR17; Weight: 2.48 grams; Mint: Taxila; Denomination: Drachm; Date: 155-130 BCE; Obverse: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet covered with pelt of scales and adorned with head of wing. Legend surrounds: (Greek: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ (BASILEOS SOTEROS MENANDROU). Reverse: Athena Alkidemos advancing left; shield decorated with aegis over left arm, hurling thunderbolt; monogram to right. Kharoshthi legend: MAHARAJA TRATARASA MENADRASA. References: Bopearachchi 161; HGC #12, 193; SNG ANS 879-92; Sear GC #7597 (different monogram).museumguy

Baktria, Agothocleia and Straton IAgothocleia and Straton I. 110-100 BC. AE square (7.40 gm, 22mm, 12h). Indian standard. Draped bust of Pallas Athena r. in crested helmet. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑ ΘΕΟΤΡΟΠΟΥ ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕΙΑΣ. / Hercules seated l. on rock, club against thigh. Monogram I⟠Iᴾ. Karoshthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa dhramikasa Stratasa (of Great King Straton, the Just Savior). EF. Agora Auctions Sale 65 #060. Boperachchi Série 3A; BMC 1-2; HGC 12 #317; MIG 2 Type 307; SNG ANS 9 #983-985. Anaximander

Baktria, Apollodotus II Apollodotus II Soter Philopator Megas. 85-65 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.69 gm, 30mm, 12h). Diademed, draped bust r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ - ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ. / Athena Promachos brandishing thunderbolt l. & holding shield. Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Apaladatasa (of Great King Apollodotus the Savior). Monogram ⩚ inside ⬜ to inner l., f ("di") to r. EF. Ponterio CCIF Auction 142 #1704. Boperachchi Série 3A #15-16; OCV 423c; HGC 12 #389; MIG 3 Type 423c; Sear Greek II #7671. cf. SNG ANS 9 #1573 (different monogram and letter). 1 commentsAnaximander

Baktria, Apollodotus II Apollodotus II Soter Philopator Megas. 85-65 BC. AR Drachm (2.29 gm, 17mm, 12h) of W. Punjab. Diademed bust of king r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ - ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ. / Athena Promachos brandishing thunderbolt l. & holding shield. Karoshthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Apaladatasa (of Great King Apollodotus the Savior). Monogram -𐊓⊠ to l. aEF. Bt. Steven Bancik, 1999. Boperachchi Série 2Ⲓ #13-14, Smithsonian 208-209; HGC 12 #392 corr. (legend); MIG 3 Type 424a; Sear Greek II #7672; SNG ANS 9 #1560-1568; SNG Cop (Parthia-India) 7 #343. Anaximander

Baktria, Apollodotus IIApollodotus II Soter Philopator Megas. 85-65 BC. Æ Double Unit (3.57 gm, 17mm, 12h) of Punjab. Apollo standing right, holding bow and arrow. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩ-ΤΗΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ Φ-ΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ- ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ. / Tripod; monogram 𐊓-⊠ to r. Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Apaladatasa (of Great King Apollodotus the Savior). Monogram to l. nVF. CNG EA 367 #290. Boperachchi Série 17A #38-40; HGC 12 #405; MIG 3 Type 427a; SNG ANS 9 #1598-1602; SNG Cop 7 (Parthia-India) #436. Anaximander

Baktria, DiomedesDiomedes. 115-105 BC. Square AE Hemiobol (9.13 gm 20mm, 12h). Dioscouroi standing side by side, holding spears. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΔΙΟΜΗΔΟΥ. / Humped Zebu bull standing r. Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Diyumetasa (of Great King Diomedes the Savior). Monogram ᴛ inside⎹◇⎸below. EF. CNG Auction 55 #865. Bopearachchi Série 10A #4-7; BMC 5; HGC 12 #286; MIG 3 Type 354a; Sear Greek 7670. cf SNG ANS 9 #1232-1240 (different monogram). Anaximander

Baktria, DiomedesDiomedes. 115-105 BC. AR Drachm (2.51 gm, 16mm, 12h). Diademed & draped bust of Diomedes r., in crested Biotian helmet. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΔΙΟΜΗΔΟΥ. / Dioscouroi stdg. side by side, holding spears. Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Diyumetasa (of Great King Diomedes the Savior). Monogram 𐩷 r. VF. Pegasi Numismatics Auction 23 #241. Bopearachchi Série 9A #3; HGC 12 #285; MIG 3 Type 353a; SNG ANS 9 #1230. Anaximander

Baktria, HermaiosHermaios. 105-90 BC. AR Drachm (1.53 gm, 16mm, 12h) posthumous Indo-Scythian of 55-45 BC, Eastern Gandhara. Diademed bust r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΕΡΜΑΙΟΥ. / Zeus-Mithra enthroned, 3/4 l., hand extended, holding sceptre. Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa (of Great King Hermaios the Savior). VF. Bt. Charles Coyle, 1999. Bopearachchi Série 17 #99-108; HGC 12 #305; MIG 3 Type 419; Sear Greek II #7740; SNG ANS 9 #1416-1418.
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Baktria, HermaiosHermaios. 105-90 BC. AR Drachm (1.82 gm, 15mm, 12h) posthumous Indo-Scythian of 55-45 BC, Eastern Gandhara. Diademed bust r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΕΡΜΑΙΟΥ./ Zeus-Mithra enthroned, 3/4 l., hand extended, holding sceptre. Monograms ⋋inside □ and | inside ⊠. Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa (of Great King Hermaios the Savior). VF/gF. Bt. Jim Farr, 1999. Bopearachchi Série 13A #81-83; HGC 12 #303; MIG 3 Type 419j?; RC Senior CHIS 30D-31D; Sear Greek II #7740; SNG ANS 9 #1394. Anaximander

Baktria, HermaiosHermaios. 105-90 BC. AR Drachm (1.94 gm, 15mm, 12h) posthumous Indo-Scythian of 55-45 BC. Diademed bust r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΕΡΜΑΙΟΥ. / Zeus-Mithra enthroned 3/4 l., hand extended, holding sceptre. Monogram to l. Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa (of Great King Hermaios the Savior). gF. Bt. Steven Bancik, 1999. Bopearchchi Série 17B #100-105, Smithsonian 201; HGC 12 #305; MIG 3 Type 419h; Sear Greek II #7740; SNG ANS 9 #1416-1418.
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Baktria, HermaiosHermaios. 105-90 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.63 gm, 27mm, 12h). Diademed & draped bust r. with horned Boiotian helmet. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΕΡΜΑΙΟΥ. / Zeus-Mithra enthroned 3/4 l., hand extended, holding sceptre. Monogram (composed of □⋋|) to l. Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa (of Great King Hermaios the Savior). VF. Triskles Auction 23=VAuctions 329 #227. Bopearachchi Série 4D #H, Smithsonian 181-182; HGC 9 #291; MIG 3 Type 412a (2nd example=same obv. die); Senior H3cT, SNG ANS 9 #1344-1345. cf Triskles 25 #709; Triton XV #1351. Anaximander

Baktria, Hermaios & KalliopeHermaios & Kalliope. 105-90 BC. AR Drachm (2.44 gm, 16mm, 12h). Jugated and diademed bust of king & queen, r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΕΡΜΑΙΟΥ-ΚΑΛΛΙΟΠΗΣ. / King prancing r. on horseback w/ spear & bow. Monogram to r. Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa Kaliapaya (of Great King Hermaios the Savior [and] Kalliope). VF. Bopearachchi Série 2A; HGC 12 #288; MIG 3 Type 408a; Sear Greek II #7732; SNG ANS 9 #1321 corr. (reading of monogram); SNG Cop 7 (Parthia-India) #368.
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Baktria, Hippostratos Hippostratos Soter. 65-55 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.5 gm, 28mm, 1h) of Gandhara or Wn Punjab. Diademed and draped bust of Hippostratos r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΤΑΛΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΙΠΠΟΣΤΡΑΤΟΥ./ Armored & helmeted king on horseback r.; Kharosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Hipusratasa (of Great King Hippostratos the Savior). Monogram |△| ͳ inside circle to r. & letter Ꞇ̍ in ex. nEF. CNG Auction 76/1 #957. Deeply toned. Bopearachchi Série 7D #F; BMC 3; HGC 12 #451 (this coin); MIG 3 Type 445a; SNG ANS 9 #1628. Anaximander

Baktria, Hippostratos SoterHippostratos Soter. 65-55 BC. AE Octuple Unit (19.88 gm, 26mm, 12h). Triton stdg, facing, holding dolphin, rudder over shoulder. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΙΠΠΟΣΤΡΑΤΟΥ. / Tyche stdg l., holding lotus and palm frond. Kharosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Hipusratasa (of Great King Hippostratos the Savior [and] Conquerer). T𐤠 monogram to inner l., letter 𐨀 to r. gVF. Bt. Herakles Numismatics, 2017. Deeply toned. Rare. Bopearachchi Série 12A #10, H-J; HGC 12 #456; MIG 3 Type 446a; SNG ANS 9 #1643-1646. Anaximander

Baktria, Kings, Menander I Soter (cc. 165/155–130 B.C.), AR-Drachm, Bop 13B, AY/-//--, Athena Alkidemos standing left, #1Baktria, Kings, Menander I Soter (cc. 165/155–130 B.C.), AR-Drachm, Bop 13B, AY/-//--, Athena Alkidemos standing left, #1
avers: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ, diademed, draped bust of Menander right.
reverse: Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa, Athena Alkidemos, viewed from behind, standing left, brandishing thunderbolt in raised right hand & holding shield on extended left arm, AY monogram in left field.
exergue: AY/-//--, diameter: 16,5-17,0mm, weight: 2,26g, axes: 0h,
mint: Baktria, Kings, Menander I Soter, date: cc. 165/155–130 B.C.,
ref: Bop 13B,
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Baktria, Menander. Elephant Head & Club Æ14.Menander. 155-130 BC. Æ (2.65 gm, 14x14mm, 12h). Elephant head right, wearing bell around neck. ↑ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ →ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ↓ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ. / Club upwards, Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa (of Great King Menander, the Savior). Value mark A to left & monogram to right. gF. Bt. Gables Coin 1998. Bopearachchi Série 28B #162; HGC 12 #197; MIG 2 Type 240b; Sear Greek 7616; SNG ANS 9 #917-918; SNG Cop 7 (Parthia-India) #309.Anaximander

Baktria, Menander. Heroic Bust & Athena Promachos Drachm.Menander. 155-130 BC. AR Drachm (2.48 gm, 17.7mm, 12h). Diademed heroic bust of Menander left, wearing aegis and brandishing spear, seen from behind. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ. / Athena Promachos standing right, brandishing thunderbolt & aegis, shield at angle. Karosthi legend 𐨨𐨱𐨪𐨗𐨯 𐨟𐨿𐨪𐨟𐨪𐨯 𐨨𐨅𐨣𐨡𐨿𐨪𐨯 Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa (of Great King Menander, the Savior). Monogram HYΠ to right. VF. CNG EA 389 #421. From the Kallman Collection, purchased from Colosseum Coin Exchange. Bopearachchi Série 7B #37-40, BIGR Menander I 16.2; Smithsonian 68-73; BMC 33; HGC 12 #187; MIG 2 Type 224c; SNG ANS 9 #733-738; SNG Cop 7 (Parthia-India) #300-301. 2 commentsAnaximander

Baktria, Menander. Heroic Bust & Athena Promachos Drachm.Menander. 155-130 BC. AR Drachm (2.42 gm, 19mm, 12h). Diademed heroic bust of Menander left, wearing aegis and brandishing spear, seen from behind. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ. / Athena Promachos standing right. brandishing thunderbolt, holding aegis. Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa (of Great King Menander, the Savior). Monogram ⩚| above ѱ to inner left. VF/nVF. Bopearachchi Série 6A #11-21, Smithsonian 60-67; BMC 36-37, 39-40; HGC 12 #187; MIG 2 Type 221b; Sear Greek II #7604; SNG ANS 9 #702-714; SNG Cop 7 (Parthia-India) #304.Anaximander

Baktria, Menander. Heroic Bust & Athena Promachos Tetradrachm.Menander. 155-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.56 gm, 25.2mm, 1h). Diademed heroic bust of Menander left, wearing aegis and brandishing spear, seen from behind. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ. / Athena Promachos standing left, brandishing thunderbolt, holding aegis. Karosthi legend 𐨨𐨱𐨪𐨗𐨯 𐨟𐨿𐨪𐨟𐨪𐨯 𐨨𐨅𐨣𐨡𐨿𐨪𐨯 Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa (of Great King Menander, the Savior). Monogram Α atop ∀ to inner left. gVF. Issued on lower Indo-Greek standard. Bilingual Greek/Karosthi. CNG EA 458 #197. HGC 12 #180; SNG ANS 9 #745-747. cf. Bopearachchi Série 8 (unlisted subtype); BIGR 12 (same); MIG 2 Type 219 (same). SNG Cop 7 - . Anaximander

Baktria, Straton I Straton I Soter. 110-100 BC. Square AE Hemidrachm (8.99 gm, 21mm, 12h) of Pushkalavati. Bearded bust of Herakles, r., club over shoulder. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ-ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ-ΣΤΡΑΤΩΝΟΣ. / Nike advancing r., holding wreath and palm. Monograms 𐤃-Σ. Karosti legend Maharajasa tratarasa Stratasa (of Great King Straton the Savior). VF. Bt. Coral Gables, 2002. Bopearachchi Série 29A; HGC 12 #349; MIG 2 Type 333b; Sear Greek II #7661; SNG ANS 9 #1012.
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Baktria, Straton I Straton I Soter. 110-100 BC. Square AE (9.14 gm, 23mm, 12h) of Pushkalavati. Bearded bust of Herakles, r., club over shoulder. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΣΤΡΑΤΩΝΟΣ. / Nike advancing r., holding wreath and palm. Monograms 𐤃-Σ. Karosti legend Maharajasa tratarasa Stratasa (of Great King Straton the Savior). VF. Ponterio Auction CICF138 #1489. Bopearachchi Série 29A; HGC 12 #349; MIG 2 Type 333b; Sear Greek II #7661; SNG ANS 9 #1012.
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Baktria, Straton IIStraton II. 25-10 BC. AR Drachm (2.30 gm, 16mm, 12h) of Jammu and Akhnoor. Diademed and draped bust of elderly Straton, r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΣΤΡΑΤΩΝΟΣ. / Athena Promachos standing l., brandishing thunderbolt & shield. Karosthi legend Majarajasa tratarasa Stratasa (of Great King Straton the Savior). Monogram ⊟v to r. VF. CNG Auction 75 #664. Bopearachchi Série 2A #E-F; HGC 12 #476; MIG 3 Type 469c; SNG ANS 9 #1721-1722.
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Baktria, Straton IIStraton II. 25-10 BC. AR Drachm (2.44 gm, 17mm, 12h) of Jammu and Akhnoor. Diademed and draped bust of elderly king r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΣΤΡΑΤΩΝΟΣ. / Athena Promachos standing l., brandishing thunderbolt & shield. Karosthi legend Majarajasa tratarasa Stratasa (of Great King Straton the Savior). Monogram ⊟v to r. VF. CNG 75 #663. Bopearachchi Série 2A #E-F; HGC 12 #476 (this coin); MIG 3 Type 469c; SNG ANS 9 #1721-1722.
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Baktria, Zoilos IIZoilos II. 55-35 BC. AR Drachm (2.38 gm, 17mm, 12h) of E. Punjab. Draped & diademed bust r., hair looking as though a headdress. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ZΩΙΛΟΥ. / Athena Promachos stdg l. brandishing spear, holding shield. Karosthi letters ma ram to l. & thi to r. Monogram to r. Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Jhoilasa (of Great King Zoilos the Savior). VF. Bt. Steven Bancik, 1999. HGC 12 #465; MIG 3 Type 459e; Sear Greek II #7708; SNG-ANS 9 #1668-1670. cf Bopearachchi Série 1O (add Karosthi letter ma, 𐨨). Anaximander

Baktria, Zoilos II. Zoilos II. 55-35 BC. AR Drachm (2.25 gm, 16mm, 12h) of E. Punjab. Diademed bust r. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ZΩΙΛΟΥ. / Athena Promachos advancing l., brandishing thunderbolt & holding shield. Karosthi legend Maharajasa tratarasa Jhoilasa (of Great King Zoilos the Savior). Monogram to r. and Karosthi letter ̮𐩬 "ru" to l. EF. Bt. Ancient Imports #25351. Bopearachchi Série 1C #2; MIG 3 Type 459r; HGC 12 #465; SNG ANS 9 #1664-1665; SNG Cop 7 #348. Anaximander

Baktria. Diademed bust of Menander & Athena Promachos Drachm.Menander. 155-130 BC. AR Drachm (2.47gms, 17.8mm, 12h) of Pushkalavati mint. Diademed, draped bust of Menander right, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ. / Athena Promachos standing left, brandishing thunderbolt, holding aegis & shield. Karosthi legend 𐨨𐨱𐨪𐨗𐨯 𐨟𐨿𐨪𐨟𐨪𐨯 𐨨𐨅𐨣𐨡𐨿𐨪𐨯 Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa (of Great King Menander, the Savior). Monograms l⫯l to left, E to right. EF. Ponterio Auction 142 (CCIF 2007) #1701. Bopearachchi Série 13 I #70-72, BIGR Menander I 13.11; Smithsonian #90; HGC 12 #191; MIG 2 Type 215 l; Sear Greek 7600; SNG ANS 9 #802-804. cf. OCV-1771.Anaximander

Baktria. Diomedes Soter. Dioskouroi Tetradrachm.Baktria. Diomedes Soter. Circa 115-105 BC. AR Tetradrachm (9.73 gm, 28mm, 11h) on Indian standard of Paropamisadai or W. Gandhara Diademed and draped bust r. / The Dioskouroi on rearing horses r., holding palm fronds and spears; Maharajasa tratarasa Diyamitasa (Karosthi: of Great King Diomedes the Savior). ⌖ monogram to lower r. gVF. CNG Auction 117 #353. "Traces of deposits, a few light scratches, slightly double struck. Rare." Bopearachchi Série 3A; HGC 12 #279; MIG 3 Type 347a; SNG ANS 9 #1215-1216.Anaximander

Baktrian Empire, Baktrian Kings: Apollodotos II, AR Drachm.Baktria 80-65 B.C. 1.65g - 19mm, Axis 12h.

Obv: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHΡOΣ KAI ΦIΛOΠATOΡOΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOΥ - Diademed & draped bust right.

Rev: Maharajasa Tratarasa Apaladatasa in Karosthi around Athena Alkidemos advancing left, brandishing thunderbolt in right hand, aegis draped over extended left arm; monogram to lower left.

Ref: Mitch. 424a; Sear 7672. ss-vz.
Provenances: Ex Derek Glover. Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian Scarlioli

Baktrian Empire, Baktrian Kings: Menander I Soter, AR Drachm.Baktria 160-145 B.C. 2.39g - 16mm, Axis 6h.

Obv: ΒAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΟΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ - Diademed & draped bust right.

Rev: Kharosthi legend MAHARAJASA TRATARASA MENANDRASA around Athena Alkidemos, viewed from behind, standing left, brandishing thunderbolt in raised right hand & holding shield on extended left arm, AY monogram in right field.

Ref: SNG ANS 774-8; Bopearachchi Série 13B.
Provenance: Ex Derek Glover. Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian Scarlioli

Calabre, Taras (Tarente). Drachme (c.240-228 AC)a: Tête d'Athéna coiffée du casque attique à droite.
r: TAPAΣ. Chouette posée sur un rameau d'olivier, OΛYMΠIΣ au dessus.
Flan ovale: 14.2x16mm; 2.96g; 3h
Référence : HGCS.1,912; HN.Italy.1060 T.MooT

Calabre, Taras (Tarente). Obole (c. 280-228 AC.)a/ Tête et cou de cheval libre à gauche. Anépigraphe.
r/ Tête et cou de cheval bridé à droite; dans le champ à droite, Σ.
Flanc allongé: 7.4x8.9mm
0.37g; 11hT.MooT

Calabre, Taras. AR nomos (302-231 AC)a/ Cavalier au galop à d. Sous le cheval, NIKOΔAMOΣ. A g., EY. R
r/ Taras chevauchant un dauphin à g., ten. un canthare et une quenouille. A g., TAPAΣ. Sous le dauphin, ΞOP et gazelle à g., t. à d..
Vlasto 704; SNG ANS 1079
7.92g
Worn dies
ElsenT.MooT

Calabre, Taras. Obole (c.380-228 AC)a/ Tête et cou de cheval libre à droite. Symbole ou monogramme derrière.
r/ Tête et cou de cheval bridé à droite. Pas de symbole.
8mm; 0.37g; 3h
HN.Italy.981varT.MooT

Calabre, Tarente (Taras). Diobole ou 1/6ème de statère (c. 500-480 AC.)a/ Dauphin nageant à droite. Dessous, un pétoncle. Grènetis.
r/ Hippocampe nageant à gauche.
Semble anépigraphe.
Trop lourd pour un HN.Italy.828 (c.0.86g). Poids compatible avec HN.Italy.829, mais hippocampe à gauche (et anépigraphie)
Too heavy for an HN.Italy.828 (c.0.86g). Could be HN.Italy.829, but seahorse to left (and anepigraphic)
HN.Italy.829var
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Calabre, Tarente, statère (c. 272-240 AC)o/ Les Dioscures (Castor et Pollux) le manteau flottant au vent galopant à gauche. ΣΩAΔAMOΣ dessous.
r/ Taras nu, chevauchant un dauphin à gauche, tenant une Niké de la main droite, deux javelines transversales et un bouclier orné d'un serpent de mer de la main gauche au-dessous, les flots. Monogramme ΓY à gauche; TARAΣ à droite.
SNG.Copenhagen 892 | SNG.München - | SNG.Tübingen 404 | Côte 408 SNG.ANS.1121-1128 | SNG.Milano 194-196 | SNG.Hungary 73
20mm; 6.29g; 9h
Munthandel G.HenzenT.MooT

Calabre, Tarente. Obole (c. 330-302 AC.)a/ Canthare accosté de cinq globules, deux de chaque côté et un au-dessus. Anépigraphe.
r/ Canthare accosté de cinq globules, deux de chaque côté et un au-dessus. Anépigraphe.
Ref. : V.1621 - Côte- - ANS.1539 - MIAMG.1914 (R) (350€) - SNG. France 6./- - Cop.- - GC.356 var - HN. Italy1076
10.2mm; 0.47g; T.MooT

Calabria Taras, 340/325, Stater7,74 g, ca. Magistrate Ar... und Ka... Ephebe with wreath on horseback, above it floating Nike / Taras with Kantharos and Chlamys on dolphin over waves. Vlasto 502; Fischer-Bossert 718.
Very rare and very fine.1 commentsLeo

CALABRIA (Apulia), Taras, c. 470-465 BC. AR Drachm(14mm, 3.20g, 3h).

Forepart of hippocamp r.; pecten below. R/ Diademed head of Satyra r. Vlasto 157-9; HNItaly 839; SNG ANS 846. Rare, Good Fine1 commentsLeo

Calabria Italy Taras on DolphinTaras, Calabria, Italy, c. 272 - 240 B.C., Silver nomos, Unpublished(?); Vlasto 932 var. (different controls), SNG ANS 1239 var. (same), HN Italy 1044 var. (same), SNG Cop -, BMC Italy -, VF, 6.520g, 19.7mm, die axis 180°,
OBV: Nude warrior wearing crested helmet on horse standing left, holding shield on left arm, horse raising right foreleg, ET (control) before horse, API-Î£Tâ„¦N below divided by horse's left foreleg;
REV: Taras on dolphin left, kantharos in extended right hand, trident nearly vertical in left, Î“Y (control) behind upper right, TAPAÎ£ below;

Very Rare variant. EX: Forum Ancient Coins

Taras, the only Spartan colony, was founded in 706 B.C. The founders were Partheniae ("sons of virgins"), sons of unmarried Spartan women and Perioeci (free men, but not citizens of Sparta).
These out-of-wedlock unions were permitted to increase the prospective number of soldiers (only the citizens could be soldiers) during the bloody Messenian wars. Later, however, when they were no longer
needed, their citizenship was retroactively nullified and the sons were obliged to leave Greece forever. Their leader, Phalanthus, consulted the oracle at Delphi and was told to make the harbor of Taranto
their home. They named the city Taras after the son of Poseidon, and of a local nymph, Satyrion. The reverse depicts Taras being saved from a shipwreck by a dolphin sent to him by Poseidon.
This symbol of the ancient Greek city is still the symbol of modern Taranto today.

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Calabria NomosAR Nomos
Helmeted warrior on horse left, holding shield ornamented with eight-rayed star & two spears behind him

Dionysiac Taras astride dolphin left, holding distaff & grape-bunch

Calabria, Tarentum
ca 281-272 BC

5.58g

Vlasto 789 (SNG ANS 1133)
Ex-Calgary coins

SOLD!4 commentsJay GT4

CALABRIA TARAS Nomos. Circa 425-415 BC.23 mm 7,39 g.

Obv: Phalanthos, right arm outstretched and holding shield on left arm, riding dolphin left; cockle shell below.

Rev: Nude male figure, holding bird in his extended left hand and spindle in his right, seated right on himation draped over a stool.

Fischer-Bossert 270a; Vlasto 235-6; HN Italy 844; SNG Lloyd 140; BMC 78; SNG Newcastle 19; Boston MFA 59; de Luynes 286; Gulbenkian 24; McClean 558.

near VF

Rare2 commentsLeo

CALABRIA Taras, 302/280, Nomos7.80 g.
Naked boy on horse to r., crowning the horse. In field l. ΣA, beneath APE/ΘΩN. Rev. TAPAΣ Taras on dolphin to l., holding tripod in r. hand. CAΣ beneath.
Vlasto 666. Rutter, Historia Numorum 957. Extremely fine.Leo

Calabria Tarentum AR didrachmCalabria Tarentum AR didrachm
Obv: Youth on horse prancing l., crowning horse. Magistrate name below ΦIΛΩ/TAΣ. Monogram ΔI to r.
Rev: Dolphin rider (Taras or Phalanthos ?) holding Kantharos and distaff. Standing rooster to r. TAPAΣ below.
21.2, 6.43g, 9h. Struck c.272-240BC.
HN Italy 1024.
Ex Weise CollectionT.MooT

Calabria Tarentum AR didrachmCalabria Tarentum AR didrachm
Obv: Cavalryman, on horse galloping r., head facing, and raising arm, crowned by Nike flying r. above. Crescent and monogram to l.
KAΛΛIKP[A]/THΣ below.
Rev: TAPAΣ. Dolphin rider (Taras or Phalanthos ?) l., holding Nike and trident. Monogram to r.
20.9mm, 6.2g, 5h. Struck c.240-228.
HN Italy 1059.
Ex Weise collection. T.MooT

Calabria Tarentum AR didrachmCalabria, Tarentum AR didrachm.
obv: Helmeted cavalry man with shield and spear on horse standing r. ΦI monogram to r. I-HPAK/ΛHTOΣ below.
rev: TAPAΣ. Dolphin rider (Taras or Phalanthos ?) l., holding cornucopia and flower. Monogram and thymiaterion to r.
Graffiti under dolphin
Struck c.272-240BC.
19.3mm, 6.54g, 1h.
HN Italy 1037.
Ex Weise Collection. T.MooT

Calabria Tarentum AR didrachmCalabria Tarentum AR didrachm
Obv: Youth on horse prancing r., crowning horse and crowned by Nike flying r., above.
Magistrate name APIΣTO/KPATHΣ in two lines below.
Rev: TAPAΣ. Dolphin rider (Taras or Phalanthos ?) l., holding kantharos and trident. ΠI to l. Herm to right.
20.3mm, 6.44g, 6h. Struck c. 272-240BC.
Vlasto 908; HN Italy 1041 T.MooT

Calabria Tarentum AR didrachmTarentum, Calabria, AR Nomos. 272-235 BC, period of Roman Occupation
Obv: Nude warrior on horseback right, holding large
round shield on left arm and wielding spear downwards in right hand, two reserve spears to his left. ΔI to l. APIΣTO/KΛHΣ in two lines below.
Rev: Phalanthos or Taras seated on dolphin left, holding kantharos in extended right hand and trident in left, in field to right, head of nymph (Astyra ?).
TAPAΣ below.
19mm, 6.56g, 3h.
Vlasto 924T.MooT

Calabria Tarentum AR didrachmCalabria Tarentum AR didrachm
Obv: Youth on horse standing l., crowned by by youth standing r. ΓΔ to r. and API|ΣTI|Π[?] below.
Rev: TAPAΣ. Dolphin rider (Taras or Phalanthos ?) r., holding bow and arrow. Elephant below.
22mm, 6.21g, 1h.
Struck c. 280-272 BC.
HN. Italy1000varT.MooT

Calabria Tarentum AR didrachmCalabria, Tarentum AR didrachm (c. 250-235 BC)
21mm, 6.33g, 9h.
O/ Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horse rearing right; ΔI to left; API ΣTO/KΛHΣ in two lines below.
R/ Taras or Phalanthos, holding kantharos and trident, on dolphin left; to right, head of nymph left. The Inscription reads: TAPAΣ for Taras.
V.880 - Côte506 - ANS.1197 - MIAMG.1570 - SNG. France 6./2032 - HN. Italy1033 - BMC.124 - GC.375T.MooT

Calabria Tarentum AR nomosCalabria Tarentum nomos
Calabria, Tarentum, AR nomos (20.9mm, 7.8g, 12h)
obv: Youth with helmet and shield dismounting horse galloping l.
EY to r. [NIKΩTTAΣ or NIKΩN] below.
rev: TAPAΣ. Dolphin rider (Taras or Phalanthos) r., holding trident and arrow. Hippocamp below.
Magistrate ΛY to l.
Struck c. 302-280 BC.
HN Italy 968.
From the Weise Collection T.MooT

Calabria, Italy. City of TarentumAthena and Owl -- Skylla on Helmet

Obv: head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet, decorated with Skylla hurling stone.
Rev: owl standing right on an olive spray, head facing, wings closed, TAP clockwise upper left, ZOP (magistrate, Z appearing as H) downward over olive branch on right.
Denomination: silver drachm; Mint: Tarentum (Calabria, Italy); Date: Period VI, 302 - 281 BC; Weight: 3.153g; Diameter: 15.2mm; Die axis: 0º; References, for example: BMC Italy, p. 201 no. 309; SNG Cop vol. 2, 952 to 957; HN Italy 975.

Provenance: Ex. Forum Ancient Coins March 4, 2020; Ex. Pegasi Auction 14, April 11, 2006, lot 17.

Photo Credits: Forum Ancient Coins

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2 commentsTracy Aiello

Calabria, TarasCalabria, Taras; 235-228, Didrachm, 6.44g. Vlasto-947, (Same obverse die).
Obv: Naked rider on a horse with spear galloping right, Rx: Taras on dolphin left, holding kantharos.area of flat strike and light corrosion. VFLeo

Calabria, Taras AR Nomos circa 510-4507.72 g.
TAPAS retrograde Oecist on dolphin l., raising both hands; below, pecten.
Rev. Four-spoked wheel.
Vlasto 94 (these dies). SNG Sweden II, 144 (these dies). Fischer-Bossert 89. Historia Numorum Italy 833.
A very rare issue of fine style. Lovely tone, minor porosity and an area of weakness on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine From a private European collection and privately purchased from NAC in 1995.1 commentsLeo

Calabria, Taras Nomos circa 415-390, AR22 mm, 7.36 g
Warrior, wearing helmet and holding shield and lance, dismounting from horse l. Rev. TAPAΣ Oecist, holding helmet, spear and large oval shield, on dolphin l.
Fischer-Bossert 321. Vlasto 297. Historia Numorum Italy 849.
Extremely rare. Old cabinet tone, surface slightly porous and minor marks, otherwise good very fine.Leo

Calabria, Taras (c. 344-340 B.C.), Silver Stater.8.03g., 2h
Naked youth on a horse pacing right, crowning the horse with a wreath held in his extended right hand, K(KAA?) and an upright club below the horse, rev. TAP-A-Σ, Phalanthos riding on a dolphin left, holding a kantharos in his extended right hand, and a trident and a shield in his left, Ω below dolphin's tail, waves below.
Fischer-Bossert, Group 49, 685 (V260/R532); Vlasto 509 (these dies); SNG Lloyd 173 (these dies); SNG ANS 960; HN Italy 887. An exceptional example, well-struck from fresh dies and perfectly centred on a flan of good metal, extremely fine and most attractive.
From Sovereign Rarities (2018)

The "K" or "KAL" engraver was one of the finest Greek masters working in the 4th century. His work though rare, can also be found on coins from Heraklea, Metapontion, and Thouroi.4 commentsLeo

Calabria, Taras AR Nomos circa 280-2726.66 g
Boy rider l., crowning his horse; above, |-I and below, ZÎ©Î I and silenus with patera and cornucopia.
Rev. TAPAÎ£ Dolphin rider l., holding distaff and Nike with wreath; in l. field, monogram.
Vlasto 771 (these dies). de Luynes 310. SNG ANS 1120 var. (monogram on r.). SNG France 1910. Historia Numorum Italy –.
Very rare. Struck on very fresh metal and with a superb light iridescent tone. Extremely fine / good extremely fineLeo

Calabria, Taras AR Nomos circa 290-2817.72 g
Helmeted horseman galloping l., holding spears and shield decorated with dolphin; below, KAÎ› and around, A – Z – Î›.
Rev. Î¤Î‘Î¡Î‘Î£ Dolphin rider l., holding distaff; in l. field, COI and in r. field, trident pointing downwards.
Vlasto 650 (these dies). SNG Sweden II, 157. Fischer-Bossert 1136b (this coin illustrated). Historia Numorum Italy 940.
Rare. Of pleasant style and with a lovely iridescent tone, minor marks, otherwise about extremely fine Ex Vinchon sale 13th April 1985, 22.Leo

Calabria, Taras AR Hemistater or Drachm. Circa 302-280 BC.2.84g, 17mm, 12h.
Zor-, magistrate.
Head of Athena to right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with Skylla.
Owl standing to right, head facing, on olive branch; TAP to left, エOP to right. Vlasto 1047-1053; HN Italy 975.
Good Very Fine; attractive cabinet tone with iridescent blue flashes in fields.
From the Anders Collection.Leo

Calabria, Taras AR Nomos. c. 430-425 BCNude horseman galloping l. / Dolphin rider r., l. hand extended; shell below. Vlasto 286 Fischer-Bossert 219 b (dieses Expl.) ; SNG ANS 864; 7.70 g.Leo

Calabria, Taras AR Nomos. Circa 240-228 BC.6.56g, 21mm, 11 h
Zopyrion, magistrate. Nude youth on horseback to right, ΖΩΠΥΡΙΩΝ below; below forelegs, ΣΩ above bukranion / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding hippocamp in extended right hand, trident against left arm; monogram and mask of Silenos right, TAPAΣ below. Vlasto 941; HN Italy 1054.
Extremely Fine; a beautiful reverse composition. Very Rare.1 commentsLeo

Calabria, Taras AR Nomos. Circa 280 BC.23mm, 7.57 g, 12h.
Youth on horse galloping right; EY to left, [NIK]OΔAMO[Σ] below.
Phalanthos, holding kantharos and distaff, riding dolphin left; ZOP and gazelle below.
Vlasto 705; cf. HN Italy 970/958.
Good VF, toned, struck from worn dies.1 commentsLeo

Calabria, Taras AR Nomos. Circa 281-240 BC.6.50g, 20mm, 2h.
Nikokra- and N-, magistrates. Nude horseman galloping right, brandishing spear in right hand, shield and two spears on left arm; N behind, NIKO-KΡA in two lines below.
Taras, nude, astride dolphin to right, holding crested helmet with both hands; TAΡAΣ behind, Ionic capital below.
Vlasto 883; SNG ANS 1203.

Good Extremely Fine; attractive old cabinet tone. Very Rare.1 commentsLeo

Calabria, Taras AR Nomos. Circa 281-270 BC.7.85g, 23mm, 6h.
Rider dismounting from horse left, holding spear and shield; EY in right field, [NIK]ΩΝ below horse
Taras seated astride dolphin left, holding barley ear in right hand and resting left on dolphin's back; API before, TAPAΣ behind, spearhead below.
Vlasto 701-3; HN Italy 969; SNG ANS 1078.

Extremely Fine; lustrous metal. 2 commentsLeo

Calabria, Taras AR Nomos. Circa 390-385 BC.Nude warrior on horseback left, holding reins in right hand, small round shield on left arm; A below / Taras astride dolphin left; P and ΤΑΡΑΣ below. Vlasto 379ff; HN Italy 869; SNG ANS 900. 6.98g, 23mm, 8h.

Good Fine.4 commentsLeo

Calabria, Taras AR Nomos. Circa 425/420-380 BC. 7.56g, 22mm, 5h.
Taras astride dolphin right, extending left arm; Π in left field, TAPA[NTINΩNHMI] around.
Nude youth on horse galloping right, holding reins with left hand.
Vlasto 264; HN Italy 848; Evans IB.1.
Good Fine; old cabinet tone. Extremely Rare, only two other examples on CoinArchives.Leo

Calabria, Taras AR Nomos. Circa 480-450 BC.18mm, 7.88 gm, 12h
TARAS, Taras astride dolphin right, left hand outstretched; scallop shell below, dotted border on raised bank.
Female head left (Satyra?); within linear circle, all with incuse circle.
Vlasto 142, HN Italy 838. A rare early issue with light golden toning.Leo

Calabria, Taras DidrachmNaked youth galloping right on horseback left, crowning horse with right hand, monogram ΣY in field behind youth and ΛΥK INOΣ below horse

Taras seated on dolphin left, holding chalmys and thrusting trident in right hand, owl behind TAPAS in Exergue

Calabria 272-235 BC

6.62g

Vlasto 836

Ex-Pars Coins
Ex-Calgary Coins4 commentsJay GT4

Calabria, Taras didrachmHorseman riding left, holding shield and bridle.

Taras seated on dolphin left TAPAΣ beneath.

Tarentum, Calabria 390-385 BC

7.40g

Scarce

Vlasto 384, Period III, 380-345 BC (Age of Archytas); ; Fischer-Bossert 428, gives date of 390-380 and corresponds to SNG ANS 901.

Ex-Calgary Coin; Ex-Alberta Coin;

Tarentum, the only Spartan colony ever to be established, was founded in 706 BC by the Partheniae - Spartan children born to unmarried women as a product of Spartan desperation to ensure the survival and continuation of their demographic during the bloody Messenian wars, who were later disowned and expelled by the state - and Perioeci (subjects, but not citizens of Sparta), under the leadership of the Parthenian Phalanthos. According to legend, Phalanthos consulted the oracle at Delphi, and was told that he should found his new city 'where rain fell from a clear sky'. After much searching, and despairing of finding a suitable location for a city, Phalanthos was consoled by his wife Aethra who laid his head in her lap, and as her tears splashed upon his forehead he understood the oracle's words for his wife's name itself meant 'clear sky', and thus he determined to make the nearby harbour the site of their new home, which they named after Taras, the son of Poseidon and the nymph Satyrion.5 commentsJay GT4

Calabria, Taras Didrachm 272-235 BCYouth on horse standing left with monogram N below, holding wreath above its head.

Taras holding Nike & trident, on dolphin left, TAPAΣ to right API-ΣTO below.

Calabria, Taras
250 BC

21 mm, 6.7gm

Ref: SNG-Cop-923, Vlasto 873v

Ex-Imperator Coins

New photo!3 commentsJay GT4

Calabria, Taras Drachm circa 280-272AR 16mm., 3.21g. Head of Athena l., wearing helmet decorated with Skylla. Rev. Owl standing r. on thunderbolt, with open wings. Vlasto 1077. Historia Numorum Italy 1018.

Attractive old cabinet tone, Good Very Fine.2 commentsLeo

Calabria, Taras Drachm circa 280-27215.00 mm., 2.97 g.
Head of Athena l., wearing Attic helmet.
Rev. Owl standing r. on thunderbolt, with open wings.
SNG ANS 1317. Historia Numorum Italy 1018.
Old cabinet tone and Good Very fine.
From the collection of a Mentor.2 commentsLeo

Calabria, Taras Nomos circa 272-240, AR21mm., 6.26g. Boy rider left, crowning his horse; behind, monogram and below, ΦIΛOKPA.
Rev. Dolphin rider left, holding Nike and distaff.
Vlasto 827 (these dies). SNG France 1997. Historia Numorum Italy 1020.

Toned and good very fine.2 commentsLeo

Calabria, Taras Nomos circa 440-425, AR20mm., 8.13g.
Dolphin rider r. Rev. Horseman at pace r.
Vlasto 269. SNG France 1677. Fisher-Bossert 235. Historia Numorum Italy 847.

Old cabinet tone, traces of restriking, Good Very Fine.Leo

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