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Baktria, Indo-Greek kingdom. MENANDER I Soter AR Drachm. EF+. Bust to left holding spear.86 viewsObverse: Diademed heroic bust of Menander I to left, seen from behind, wearing aegis over the shoulder and brandishing spear.
Reverse: Athena Alkidemos advancing left, shield decorated with aegis over the arm, hurling thunderbolt; monogram to right; Karosthi inscription around.
Issued by the mythic king Menander I, the most powerful ruler of the indo-greek kingdom of Baktria and the first western ruler to be converted to Buda´s faith.
EF+ condition, practically uncirculated, conserving absolutely full details in both sides, very bold relief and high-quality silver.
Bopearachchi 7B. Circa 155-130 b.C. 2.4 g - 16.5 mmMark R1
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h).81 viewsPAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. 380-325 BC. AR stater (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. Two wrestlers grappling; FИ between, EΛVΦA MENETVΣ in exergue; dotted border / EΣTFEΔIIYΣ, slinger striding to right, pulling sling taut over head; triskeles in right field; all within dotted square border. Tekin Series 4. Arslan & Lightfoot 92-93. Izmir 195. SNG von Aulock 4568. SNG France 97-98. SNG Copenhagen -. BMC -.
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BRUTTIUM, Carthaginian occupation. Circa 215-205 BC. AR Half Shekel (19.5mm, 3.60 g, 3h)70 viewsBRUTTIUM, Carthaginian occupation. Circa 215-205 BC. AR Half Shekel (19.5mm, 3.60 g, 3h). Wreathed head of Tanit left / Horse standing right; solar disk above. Jenkins, Some U1; Robinson, Second p. 44, 3; CNP 44c; HN Italy 2016. Toned, minor deposits, struck with worn reverse die. Good VF.
From the Weise Collection, purchased from Atlantis Ltd., 24 October 2004.Mark R1
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ISLANDS OF THRACE, THASOS. Ca. 480-463 BC.67 viewsSilver Stater (8.52 gm; 21 mm). Satyr advancing right, carrying off protesting nymph / Quadripartite incuse square. Le Rider, Thasiennes 5; SNG Ashmolean 3661-2; SNG Cop. 1010-1. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Choice EF. Toned. Mark R1
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PAMPHYLIA. Side. Ca. 5th century BC. AR stater (18mm, 10.81 gm, 9h)66 viewsPAMPHYLIA. Side. Ca. 5th century BC. AR stater (18mm, 10.81 gm, 9h). About VF. Ca. 430-400 BC. Pomegranate, beaded border / Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, all within shallow incuse square. SNG France 628-9. SNG von Aulock 4765. Mark R1
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PERGAMENE KINGDOM. Attalus I (ca. 241-197 BC). AR tetradrachm (31mm, 16.86 gm, 1h)62 viewsPERGAMENE KINGDOM. Attalus I (ca. 241-197 BC). AR tetradrachm (31mm, 16.86 gm, 1h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Pergamum, ca. 241-235 BC. Laureate head of Philetaerus right / ΦIΛETAIPOY, Athena seated left, resting left arm on grounded shield decorated with gorgoneion head boss, crowning name with wreath in right hand, transverse spear beyond; bee seen from above in outer left field, APK monogram in inner left field, bow right in outer right field. SNG France 5, 1623 var. (ΔI monogram in inner left field).
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Caria. Mylasa. Eupolemos Æ15 / Overlapping Shields59 viewsAttribution: SNG Copenhagen (Macedonia) 1166
Date: circa 295-280 BC
Obverse: Three overlapping shields with spear heads on bosses
Reverse: EYΠO / ΛEMOY; Sword in sheath, monogram below
Size: 15.67 mm
Weight: 4.09 grams
Description: EF with choice silky patinaMark R1
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Argolis. Argos AR Hemidrachm / Wolf57 viewsAttribution: BCD Peloponnesos 1177
Date: 90-40BC
Obverse: Forepart of wolf left
Reverse: Large A, eagle standing right below
Size: 13.66 mm
Weight: 1.91 grams
Description: VF off center strikeMark R1
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CYPRUS. Citium. Baalmelek II (ca. 425-400 BC). AR stater (19mm, 10h)56 viewsCYPRUS. Citium. Baalmelek II (ca. 425-400 BC). AR stater (19mm, 10h). NGC VF. Heracles in fighting stance right, nude but for lion skin across back and tied around neck, brandishing club in right hand, bow extended before him in left; ankh to right / L B'LMLK (Aramaic), lion attacking stag crouching right; all in dotted square within incuse square. Tziambazis 19. Sunrise 110Mark R1
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THESSALIAN LEAGUE AR Drachm. VF+. Apollo - Athena Itonia.54 viewsObverse: Laureate head of Apollo to right; to left, monogram of ΛΕΥ.
Reverse: ΘΕΣΣΑ / ΛΩΝ. Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear with her right hand and extending shield in her left; in field to left and right, Α-Ν.
Very nice thessalian drachm, in VF+ condition.
BMC 41, SNG Munich 212. Thessalian mint, Second half 2nd century BC. 4,1 g - 19 mmMark R1
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Thrace. PANTIKAPAION. Ae 21. 310-303 B.C.52 viewsObverse: Bearded head of Satyr (or Pan) right.
Reverse: Forepart of griffin left, sturgeon below.
Weight: 6.91 grams.
Diameter: 21.69 mm.Mark R1
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CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC.51 viewsCALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 6.48 g, 9h). Warrior on horseback right, holding shield and spear; DI above; APO[LL/WNIOS] in two lines below / Phalanthos riding dolphin left, head facing with flowing chlamys around left arm, holding trident in right hand; crowning Nike to left; waves below. Vlasto 894-898; HN Italy 1038. LustrousMark R1
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Antiochos III Drachm51 views
Drachm of Antiochos III the Great. Bust of Antiochos in obverse and elephant walking to right in reverse. Legend BASILEWS ANTIOXOY in reverse. Monogram in right field. References: SC 1065.6; HGC 9, 453a.Mark R1
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ATTICA, Athens. 449-413 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.24 gm; 22 mm)50 viewsHelmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind. SNG Cop. 31; Starr pl. XXII, 7. Nicely struck on a compact flan. Elegant style with a full crest. Shallow marks on Athena's cheek. Choice Extremely Fine. Not from the recent hoards. Nice old-cabinet toning. Mark R1
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Mn. Aemilius Lepidus AR Denarius. EF/EF-. Equestrian statue over acueduct50 viewsObverse: Laureate female bust right, in front ROMA behind star.
Reverse: MN AEMILIO. Equestrian statue on three arches, between arches L-E-P.
Nice exemplar of this interesting and uncommon issue, in EF/EF- condition, conserving full details in both sides, bold reliefs checkable at photo and a precious tone of silver.
Crawford 291/1. Rome mint, 114-113 b.C. 3,9 g - 18 mmMark R1
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ARCADIA. Cleitor. Ca. 370-350 BC. AR obol (12mm, 0.85 gm, 3h). 50 viewsARCADIA. Cleitor. Ca. 370-350 BC. AR obol (12mm, 0.85 gm, 3h). NGC MS 4/5 - 3/5. Head of Athena right wearing crested Attic helmet with upturned cheek flap; Λ behind / Κ-Λ-H, horse galloping right, trailing rein. BCD Peloponnesos 1420-1. Mark R1
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ISTROS AR Drachm. EF-/EF. Eagle over Dolphin.48 viewsObverse: Facing male heads, the left inverted
Reverse: IΣTPIH. Sea-eagle left, grasping dolphin with talons.
in EF-/EF condition, conserving full details in both sides, very bold reliefs and high quality silver.
SNG BM Black Sea 237. Istros (Thrace) mint, 400-350 BC. 5,0 g - 17,5 mmMark R1
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Bruttium Kroton AR Nomos / Tripod48 viewsAttribution: SNG ANS 264
Date: 480-430 BC
Obverse: Tripod with legs terminating in lions feet
Reverse: Incuse of obverse
Size: 19.07mm
Weight: 7.94 grams
Description: A nice nomos with sharp detailMark R1
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Acarnania, Leucas, Stater, Leukas, EF(40-45), Silver, Pozzi:1317v48 viewsCOIN CONDITION EF(40-45)
MAIN CATEGORY Coins
COMPOSITION Silver
WEIGHT (GRAMS) 7.90
DENOMINATION Stater
GREECE PROVINCE Akarnania
GREEK COIN THEME Leucas
POZZI 1317v
MINT NAME LeukasMark R1
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ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachm45 viewsATTICA. Athens. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachm (34mm, 16.94 gm, 12h). NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5, brushed, die shift. New Style coinage, ca. 148/7 BC, Ammo(nius) and Dio-, magistrates. Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with a vine scroll, Pegasus above solid upturned cheek flap / A-ΘE / AM/MΩ / ΔIO, owl standing facing on overturned amphora; kerchnos in left field, A below, all within wreath. Thompson 101a. Mark R1
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LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth stater or hecte (10mm, 2.50 gm, 11h)42 viewsLESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth stater or hecte (10mm, 2.50 gm, 11h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Head of ram right; rooster feeding left below / Incuse lion's head right. Bodenstedt 16.
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BOEOTIA. Thebes. Ca. 395-338 BC. AR stater (12.05 gm). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/541 viewsBOEOTIA. Thebes. Ca. 395-338 BC. AR stater (12.05 gm). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5. Kalli(machus?), magistrate, ca. 363-338 BC. Boeotian shield / Amphora; KA-ΛΛI across fields; all within concave circle. BCD Boiotia 555.Mark R1
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MARONEIA (Thrace) AR Tetradrachm. EF-/VF+. Dyonisos39 viewsObverse: Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath.
Reverse: ΔIONYΣOY ΣΩTHPOΣ / MAPΩNITΩN, Dionysos standing slightly left, holding grape bunch and narthex stalks; in fields, two monograms.
Very nice exemplar, in EF-/VF+, conserving complete details in both sides, including a precious head of the god Dyonisos. Quality silver.
BMC 252. Maroneia (Thrace) mint, circa late 2nd to early 1st Century BC. 16,6 g - 31 mm
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PERGAMON (Mysia) AE16. EF. Athena - Heads of Bull. Circa 310-282 BC.38 viewsObverse: Helmeted and laureate head of Athena left.
Reverse: ΠEΡΓA. Confronted heads of bulls; ivy leaf above.
EF condition, conserving full details in both sides, very bold reliefs and a nice green patina totally natural.
SNG BN 1577-85 var. Pergamon (Mysia), Circa 310-282 BC. 4,0 g - 16 mmMark R1
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MITHRIDATES VI of PONTUS AE19. EF-/VF+. Amisos mint.38 viewsObverse:Aegis with gorgoneion
Reverse:Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm branch. Monogram and mint legend AMIΣΟΥ in field.
Very good exemplar of this popular issue, in EF-/VF+ condition, conserving complete details in both sides and precious dark green patina totally natural. Uncommon in this condition.
SNG BM 1177-1191. Amisos mint, circa 105-85 b.C. 8,35 g - 19 mmMark R1
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LUCANIA. Sybaris. Ca. 530-510 BC. AR stater (29mm, 7.39 gm, 12h)38 viewsLUCANIA. Sybaris. Ca. 530-510 BC. AR stater (29mm, 7.39 gm, 12h). NGC VF 5/5 - 2/5. Bull standing left, head right, on dotted ground line, dotted double circle around rim; VM in exergue / Incuse bull standing right, head left. SNG ANS 836. HN Italy 1729.Mark R1
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Thrace, Pantikapaion, Tauric Chersonesos, 2nd - 1st Century B.C37 viewsPan is the Greek god of shepherds and flocks, fields, groves, mountain wilderness, and wooded glens, hunting, rustic music, theatrical criticism, and companion of the nymphs. He is connected to fertility and the season of spring. He has the hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat and is usually represented in the form of a satyr, with a cloak of goat's skin, playing the Syrinx, or flute of seven pipes, and holding the pedum or pastoral staff.
GB88294. Bronze AE 18, MacDonald Bosporus 67, SNG Cop 32, SNG BM 890, SNG Stancomb 557, Anokhin 132, HGC 7 84, gVF, beveled obverse edge, casting sprue remnant, edge crack, scratches, reverse slightly off center, Pantikapaion (Kerch, Crimea) mint, weight 4.854g, maximum diameter 17.7mm, die axis 0o, c. 2nd - 1st century B.C.; obverse head of Pan left; reverse ΠAN, head of bull left; ex Frascatius Ancient CoinsMark R1
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PHOCIS FEDERAL COINAGE AR TRIOBOL, 3rd SACRED WAR37 views
BMC 81, BCD 294, GVF/AEF, 13.7mm, 2.64 grams, Struck Circa. 354 - 352 B.C.E. under Onymarchos
Obverse: Bull's head facing
Reverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre behind, monograms below
Nicer than the great majority of these. Bull struck in high relief and usually well worn. This level of detail scarcely seen.
Ex: Hanberry collection, 1970's - early 1990'sMark R1
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Macedonia, Terone, Tetrobol, 424-422 BC37 viewsMacedonia, Terone, Tetrobol, 424-422 BC, , Silver, HGC:3.1-696
Oinochoe
Quadripartite incuse square
T - E
CARACTERISTICS
COIN CONDITION COMMENTS high relief
PATINA dark patina
PATINA ancient patina
FLAN well-centered flan
COMPOSITION Silver
DIAMETER 15
DENOMINATION Tetrobol
YEAR 424-422 BC
GREECE PROVINCE Macedonia
HGC 3.1-696
GREEK COIN THEME TeroneMark R1
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BITHYNIA. Calchedon. Ca. 367/6-340 BC. AR drachm (14mm). 37 viewsBITHYNIA. Calchedon. Ca. 367/6-340 BC. AR drachm (14mm). NGC AU. KAΛX, bull standing left on grain ear pointed right; caduceus and ΔΑ monogram to left / Quadripartite incuse square with stippled quarters. SNG BM Black Sea 108. BMC 15.
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Thrace, Maroneia, Stater, 385-360 BC36 viewsMetrodotos, magistrate, , Silver
Free horse rearing right
Grape arbor in linear square; ΕΠΙ / ΜΗΤ - ΡΟΔ - ΩΡΟ around; all within shallow incuse square
CHARACTERISTICS
COMPOSITION Silver
DIAMETER 26
GREECE PROVINCE Thrace
DENOMINATION Stater
GREEK COIN THEME Maroneia
MINT NAME Not Applicable
PRODUCT TYPE Coin
YEAR 385-360 BCMark R1
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LYCIA. Perikles AR Tetrobol. EF-. Circa 380-360 BC. Lions - Triskeles.36 viewsObverse: Facing scalp of lion.
Reverse: Lycian legend. Triskeles within incuse circle.
EF- condition, conserving complete details in both sides and bold reliefs. Quality silver.
SNG von Aulock 4254-5. Uncertain mint, possibly Limyra, Circa 380-360 BC. 3,0 g - 14 mmMark R1
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PERGAMON (Mysia) AE18. EF-/EF. Athena Nikoforos - Trophy of arms.36 viewsObverse: Helmeted head of Athena right.
Reverse: AΘHNAΣ NIKHΦOΡOΥ. Trophy of arms.
Excellent exemplar of pergamente bronze, in EF-/EF condition (very few circullated), conserving full details in both sides, very bold reliefs checkable at photo and precious green patina.
SNG Cop 396. Pergamon mint, 2nd Century b.C. 6,9 g - 18 mmMark R1
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Lucania. Metapontum AR Nomos / Barley Ear36 viewsAttribution: HN Italy 1589
Date: 340-330 BC
Obverse: Wreathed head of Demeter left
Reverse: META, Ear of barley with leaf to left, Griffin above leaf
Size: 18.72 mm
Weight: 7.16 grams
Description: VF.Mark R1
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PAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. mid-5th century BC. AR stater 36 viewsPAMPHYLIA. Aspendus. Ca. mid-5th century BC. AR stater (19mm, 10.79 gm). Choice VF, Fine Style. Ca. 465-430 BC. Helmeted nude hoplite advancing right, spear forward in right hand, oval shield in left / Triskeles clockwise within incuse square. cf. Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 429 (26 September 2018), lot 167, otherwise unpublished. Fine style for the series. Mark R1
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Corinth. Ca. 4th century BC. AR stater (24mm, 8.50 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5 Ca. 345-307 BC. 36 viewsCorinth. Ca. 4th century BC. AR stater (24mm, 8.50 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, light scratch. Ca. 345-307 BC. Pegasus flying left; ? below / Head of Athena left, wearing necklace and Corinthian helmet pushed back on head; astragalus behind. BCD Corinth -. Pegasi 400. Ravel 1039.
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KINGS of PAEONIA. Lykkeios. Circa 358/6-335 BC. AR Tetradrachm36 viewsKINGS of PAEONIA. Lykkeios. Circa 358/6-335 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.88 g, 4h). Astibos or Damastion mint. Head of Zeus right, wearing laurel wreath / Herakles standing left, right hand raised to strike the Nemean Lion, which he has in a strangle-hold; bow and quiver to right. Paeonian Hoard 63 (same obv. die); Peykov E1000; AMNG III/2, 8; HGC 3, 142. Toned, typical minor die wear on obverse, a little off center on reverse. EF.Mark R1
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LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.78 g, 3h).36 viewsLUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.78 g, 3h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla holding trident / Bull butting right; Z above; in exergue, fish right. HN Italy 1813; SNG ANS 1056-7. Toned, struck with worn obverse die. Good VF. Purchased by the consignor from M&M Numismatics, October 2000 (their stock ticket included). Closing Date and Time: 15 December 2021 at 10:08:00 ET.Mark R1
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LYCIAN LEAGUE. Masicytes. Ca. 32-30 BC.35 viewsLYCIAN LEAGUE. Masicytes. Ca. 32-30 BC. AR hemidrachm (15mm, 1.78 gm, 12h). XF. Head of Apollo right, wearing taenia / ΛΥΚΙΩΝ, cithara; M-A/Σ-I across fields, all within incuse square. RPC I 3304. Troxell, LL, 104-109. Mark R1
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Syracuse Fourth Democracy (289 - 287 B.C.)34 viewsNumismatic evidence suggests that republican government existed for a few years between the death of Agathokles and Hicetas' assumption of power; this is sometimes referred to as the Fourth Democracy (289 - 287 B.C.). GB88303. Bronze AE 22, Calciati II p. , 148 Ds 59/1, cf. SNG Cop 782 (uncertain control), HGC 2 148 (R2) var. (∆ vice thunderbolt), SNG ANS -, gVF, superb style, well centered on a tight flan cutting off the obverse legend, brown patina, some hard green encrustation, Syracuse, Sicily mint, weight 8.524g, maximum diameter 21.7mm, die axis 270o, 289 - 288 B.C.; obverse DIOΣ EΛEYΘEPOY, laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios left, thunderbolt behind; reverse thunderbolt with four wings, ΣYPAK/OΣIΩN in two lines, above and below; ex CNG e-auction 233 (26 May 2010), lot 110; ex Harlan J. Berk.Mark R1
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CILICIA. Nagidus. Ca. 400-350 BC. AR stater (23mm, 4h).34 viewsCILICIA. Nagidus. Ca. 400-350 BC. AR stater (23mm, 4h). NGC Choice XF. Aphrodite, wearing turreted crown, seated left, holding phiale in right hand over lit garlanded altar, Cupid standing behind her holding wreath / NAΓIΔEΩ-N, Dionysus standing facing, head left, grape bunch, vine sprig and thyrsus in right hand, scepter in left. Lederer 25. SNG France 2, 21.Mark R1
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Bruttium. The Bretti. . Ae double didrachm... 208-203 B.C..32 viewsObverse: Helmeted head of Ares left.
Reverse: Athena advancing right holding spear and shield, lyre in right field.
Weight: 14.32 grams.
Diameter: 25.47 mm.Mark R1
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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos VI Dionysos. 144-142 BC. 32 viewsSELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos VI Dionysos. 144-142 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 4.23 g, 1h). Antioch on the Orontes mint. Dated SE 169 (144/3 BC). Radiate and diademed head right / Apollo, testing arrow and resting hand on bow, seated left on omphalos; Φ between Apollo’s feet, [Θ]ΞP (date) and ΣT[A] in exergue. SC 2002.1a; HGC 9, 1036a; DCA 182. Beautifully toned and lustrous.Mark R1
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Aegina. Ca. 525-480 BC. AR stater (20mm)32 viewsSARONIC ISLANDS. Aegina. Ca. 525-480 BC. AR stater (20mm). NGC Choice Fine. Sea turtle, viewed from above, head turned sideways, with thin collar and row of five dots down center of shell / Large "skew pattern" incuse with five sunken compartments. HGC 6, 433. Meadows Group IIc.Mark R1
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IONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 600-550 BC. EL third-stater or trite (13mm, 4.67 gm).32 viewsIONIA. Ephesus. Ca. 600-550 BC. EL third-stater or trite (13mm, 4.67 gm). NGC Fine 3/5 - 4/5. 'Primitive' bee, viewed from above / Two incuse squares of differing size, side by side, with rough interior surfaces. Karwiese Series II.1, Type 1.Mark R1
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Mysia, Parion, Hemidrachm, Variety, , Silver, SNG France:--31 viewsCoin, Mysia, Parion, 4th century BC, Hemidrachm, , Silver, SNG France:--
Bull standing left, head reverted; pellet between hind legs
Facing gorgoneion
rare variety with pellet between hind legs
CARACTERISTICS
COIN RARITY rare variety
COMPOSITION Silver
GREECE PROVINCE Mysia
DIAMETER 12.5
DENOMINATION Hemidrachm
GREEK COIN THEME ParionMark R1
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Ephesos AR Drachm ca 202-150 BC. EF. Magistrate Archigenes. Bee - Stag. EF31 viewsGrade: EF | Abbreviations
Obverse: E-Φ, bee with straight wings, border of dots.
Reverse: APXIΓENH. Stag standing right, palm tree behind.
Excellent exemplar of ephesian drachm, in EF condition, very few circullated, conserving full details in both sides and very bold reliefs. Toned silver.
Scarce magistrate (only TWO coins auctioned in the last 19 years).
Numismatic Chronicle 1881, p.20. Ephesus mint, circa 202-150 BC. 3,6 g - 17 mmMark R1
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PAEONIA. Patraos. Circa 335-315 BC. AR Tetradrachm30 viewsKINGS of PAEONIA. Patraos. Circa 335-315 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26 mm, 12.62 g, 8h). Lustrous EF. Damastion mint(?). Laureate head of Apollo right / Warrior on horse rearing right, spearing enemy warrior who defends with shield and spear. Paeonian Hoard 434. Superb EF with unusually well struck up types. Irregular flan (not clipped or cutMark R1
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ANTIOCHOS VI AE20. EF/EF+. Antioch mint. Elephant to left.30 viewsObverse: Radiate head right, wreathed with ivy.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ in four lines above and below elephant, walking left.
Superb exemplar of this interesting type, very few circullated, in EF/EF+ condition, conserving full details in both sides, very bold reliefs and a precious green patina totally natural. The coin looks much better in hand than in photo (really!)
HGC 1043. Antioch mint, circa 144-141 BC. 7,9 g - 21 mmMark R1
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SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes) (138-129 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.44 gm, 11h)29 viewsSELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes) (138-129 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.44 gm, 11h). XF. Antioch on the Orontes. Diademed head of Antiochus VII right, diadem ends falling straight behind; bead-and-reel border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY / EYEP-ΓETOY, Athena standing facing, head left, resting left hand on grounded shield decorated with gorgoneion, spear resting against arm, Nike in right hand extending wreath into border; ΔI monogram above A in outer left field, A in inner right field, all within laurel wreath. SC 2061.4f var. (reengraved control).
Note - the A in the right field has been recut over another letter, which appears to be an X or something similar.Mark R1
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GAUL. Armorican. Coriosolites. BI stater (21mm, 8h). Ca. 100-50 BC29 viewsGAUL. Armorican. Coriosolites. BI stater (21mm, 8h). Ca. 100-50 BC. NGC Choice VF. Class I. Celticized head right / Stylized horse prancing right, boar right below. Seaby 12. De la Tour 6598.
Ex Malter Galleries, private sale with old dealer tagMark R1
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SICILY, Lilybaion (as ‘Cape of Melkart’). Circa 350-310 BC29 viewsSICILY, Lilybaion (as ‘Cape of Melkart’). Circa 350-310 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 16.06 g, 1h). Charioteer driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer; Punic RŠMLQRT in exergue / Wreathed head of Kore-Persephone right; three dolphins around. Jenkins, Punic 48 (O17/R37); CNP 318; HGC 2, 741; SNG Lloyd 1599 (same dies). . Toned, cleaning scratches, hornsilver, corrosion. VF.
From the Sigmund Collection.Mark R1
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THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h)28 viewsTHRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.97 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Lampsacus, 297-281 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena enthroned left, Nike in right hand crowning royal name, resting left arm on shield decorated with gorgoneion boss, transverse spear beyond; aplustre to outer left, monogram to inner left. Thompson 48.Mark R1
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THESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC.28 viewsTHESSALY, Demetrias. Circa 290 BC. AR Hemidrachm (14.5mm, 2.11 g, 5h). Draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder / Prow right; monogram to left. BCD Thessaly II 62 corr. (monogram); HGC 4, 79; Jameson 2466 (same dies). Toned, cleaning scratches. VF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 413, 31 January 2018), lot 13.
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Macedonian Kingdom, Demetrius I Poliorketes, 306 - 283 B.C., Silverdrachm27 viewsThe bull's horns suggest Demetrius' relationship to Poseidon is the same as Alexander's to Zeus Ammon. The portrait is individualized, but evokes the image of Alexander. Demetrios was the first to assimilate elements of Alexander's deified portrait and the first living ruler to portray himself as a god on coins.
SH88881. Silver drachm, Newell 154, SNG München 1051, SNG Alpha Bank -, SNG Cop -, VF, attractive style, toned, edge splits, Euboea, Chalkis(?) mint, weight 4.202g, maximum diameter 20.0mm, die axis 0o, c. 290 - 287 B.C.; obverse Demetrios diademed head right with horns of a bull, the animal sacred to Demetrios' patron deity, Poseidon; reverse BAΣIΛEΩΣ ∆HMHTPIOY, Poseidon standing left, right foot on rock, trident in left (apparently inspired by the Lateran Poseidon, a statue by Lysippos, court sculptor of Alexander), monogram inner left; ex Gorny & Mosch Giessener, auction 257, lot 334; very rareMark R1
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PHILIP II AR Tetradrachm. Amphipolis mint. EF-. Lambda and Torch.27 viewsObverse: Laureate head of Zeus right.
Reverse: Youth on horseback right, holding palm; ΦIΛIΠΠOY around, Λ, torch and monogram below.
Very good exemplar of this popular issue, in EF- condition, conserving full details in both sides, with very bold reliefs and well centered. Better in hand than in photo.
SNG ANS 769. Amphipolis mint, posthumous issue circa 307-297 BC. 13,9 g - 24 mm
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THRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol 27 viewsTHRACE, Mesambria. 4th century BC. AR Diobol (10.5mm, 128 g). Helmet facing / Ethnic within spokes of wheel; rays around. Karayotov I 37–94; HGC 3, 1560. Toned, slight die wear. Good VF.Mark R1
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LESBOS, Unattributed Koinon mint. Circa 510-480 BC. AR Double Shekel – Stater (19mm, 11.10 g)27 viewsLESBOS, Unattributed Koinon mint. Circa 510-480 BC. AR Double Shekel – Stater (19mm, 11.10 g). Confronted calves’ heads; tree between / Rough incuse square. Lazzarini, Contribution, Series III; HGC 6, 1076. Toned, some porosity. VF.
Ex Alexandre Carathéodory Pasha (1833-1906) Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 351, 20 May 2015), lot 255.
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CILICIA. Celenderis. Ca. 425-350 BC. AR stater26 viewsCILICIA. Celenderis. Ca. 425-350 BC. AR stater (20mm, 10.84 gm, 3h). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5. Persic standard, ca. 425-400 BC. Youthful nude male rider, reins in right hand, kentron in left, dismounting from horse prancing left; A below / KEΛ, goat with long whiskers kneeling left, head right; two long stalks above, one terminating in flower, the other in large ivy leaf, all in incuse circle. SNG France 2, 46.Mark R1
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CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 250-200 BC. AR didrachm (20mm, 12h)26 viewsCARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 250-200 BC. AR didrachm (20mm, 12h). NGC Choice XF. Timotheus, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing, turned slightly right, hair parted in center and swept to either side / ΤΙΜΟΘΕΟΣ, rose with single bud on tendril to right; herm left to left, P-O flanking stem, dotted border, all in incuse circle. HGC 6, 1439. Ashton 209.Mark R1
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MYSIA, Pergamon. Late 2nd - early 1st centuries BC.26 viewsMYSIA, Pergamon. Late 2nd - early 1st centuries BC. Æ (16mm, 2.75 g, 12h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing facing on palm frond; monograms flanking. SNG Arikantürk 957; SNG BN 1913. Dark brown surfaces. Good VF.Mark R1
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CAMPANIA, Neapolis. Circa 300 BC. AR Nomos (18mm, 7.39 g, 4h).26 viewsCAMPANIA, Neapolis. Circa 300 BC. AR Nomos (18mm, 7.39 g, 4h). Head of nymph right; [X behind neck] / Man-headed bull walking right; above, Nike flying right, placing wreath on bull's head; Θ below, ethnic on raised exergual line. Sambon 476; HN Italy 579. Lightly toned, a little off center, trace deposits on obverse, scratches on reverse. Good VF.
From the Sigmund Collection.Mark R1
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AMISOS (as Peiraieos) AR Drachm. EF/VF+. Hera - Owl over shield.25 viewsObverse: Head of Hera left, wearing ornamented stephanos.
Reverse: ΔΙ - AN / ΠEIP. owl, with wings spread, standing facing on shield.
Very nice exemplar of this scarce drachm, in EF/VF+ condition, really nice in hand, conserving complete details in both sides, bold reliefs and good quality silver.
HGC 7, 229. Amisos mint, 435-370 BC. 5,5 g - 18 mmMark R1
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Cistophorus, Pergamon, , Silver, SNG von Aulock:7472 92-88 BC25 viewsBasket (cista mystica) from which snake coils, around, ivy wreath with fruits
Two snakes coiled around a bow case, between the snake heads, ΑΠ ΠΡΥ as monogram in wreath, to left, monogram of ΠΕΡΓ, to right, thyrsos entwined by a serpent
CHARACTERISTICS
COMPOSITION Silver
MINT NAME Pergamon
DENOMINATION Cistophorus
YEAR 92-88 BC
SNG VON AULOCK 7472Mark R1
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THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 356-342 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 6.04 g, 12h). 25 viewsTHESSALY, Larissa. Circa 356-342 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 6.04 g, 12h). Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left, with hair in ampyx / Horse standing right, preparing to lie down. Lorber, Hoard, Group L-III, 43 (same obv. die); BCD Thessaly II 315; HGC 4, 454. Toned, light scratch on reverse. Good VF.
Ex BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 338, 5 November 2014), lot 45 corr. (incorrect date listed).Mark R1
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Kios, Bithynia, c. 340 - 315 B.C.24 viewsTraditionally, the earliest precious metal coinage of Kios has been dated after Alexander the Great's capture of Kios in 334 B.C. More recently, however, Oliver Hoover and other numismatists suggest this type, struck on a Persic standard, was probably minted to pay mercenaries to defend against Alexander's invasion, which began in 336 B.C.
GS89610. Silver siglos, Rec Gén I.2 p. 311, 2, pl. XLIX, 7; HGC 7 552 (R2); BMC Pontos -, SNG Cop -, SNGvA -, VF, attractive style, toned, light marks, a little off center, edge split, Kios (near Gemlik, Turkey) mint, weight 4.890g, maximum diameter 17.6mm, die axis 0o, Nikas, magistrate, c. 340 - 315 B.C.; obverse laureate head of Apollo right; reverse war galley prow left, ornamented with star over an apotropaic eye, waves indicated on side of hull, NIKAΣ (magistrate's name) above; ex CNG e-auction 438, lot 132; very rareMark R1
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Roman Republic, Q. Minucius M.f. Thermus, 103 B.C., Silverdenarius24 viewsThe reverse refers to the moneyer's ancestor, Q. Minucius Q. f. L. n. Thermus, consul in 193 B.C., who distinguished himself by his bravery against the Ligurians.
RR88379. Silver denarius, Crawford 319/1, Sydenham 592, RSC I Minucia 19, BMCRR Italy 653, RBW Collection 1174, SRCV I 197, gVF, attractive style, light marks, some die wear, exergue not fully struck, Rome mint, weight 3.670g, maximum diameter 19.2mm, die axis 60o, 103 B.C.; obverse head of Mars left, wearing crested helmet, side ornamented with feather and annulet; reverse Roman soldier, on the left, fighting a barbarian, on the right, protecting a fallen comrade in center below, each holding a sword and shield, Roman soldier holds oval shield ornamented with a thunderbolt, barbarian wears a horned helmet, Q•TERM•MF in exergueMark R1
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CAMPANIA. Neapolis. Late 4th century BC. AR didrachm or stater (22mm, 10h). NGC VF. Ca. 320-300 BC. 24 viewsCAMPANIA. Neapolis. Late 4th century BC. AR didrachm or stater (22mm, 10h). NGC VF. Ca. 320-300 BC. Head of nymph right, hair bound with taenia, wearing triple-pendant earring; grape bunch behind / NEOΠOΛITHΣ, man-headed bull walking right; Nike flying right above, crowing bull. HN Italy 571.Mark R1
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BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 300 BC.24 viewsBRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 300 BC. AR Nomos (21mm, 7.11 g, 12h). Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath / Tripod; filleted branch to right. Attianese 147; HN Italy 2177; SNG ANS 391–2. Toned, light roughness, tooling in hair and wreath. EF.
From the collection of a Well-Known Author. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 444 (15 May 2019), lot 9.Mark R1
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MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC)23 viewsMACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AR tetradrachm (27mm, 16.92 gm, 3h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Early posthumous issue of Tyre, under Ptolemy I Soter, as satrap, dated Regnal Year 35 of Azemilkos (315/4 BC). Head of Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus seated left on backless throne, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in right hand, scepter in left; ?O (Phoenician for Azemilkos) to right of ||||| - // (date) in left field. Price 3291 (Ake).
For the reattribution of the Alexander series of Ake (Price) to Tyre, see A. Lemaire, "Le monnayage de Tyr et celui dit d'Akko dans la deuxième moitié du IV siècle avant J.-C.," RN 1976, and G. Le Rider, Alexander the Great: Coinage, Finances, and Policy (Philadelphia: American Philosophical Society, 2007), pp. 125-34. Mark R1
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ARIOBARZANES I Philoromaios AR Drachm. EF+. Eusebeia (Cappadocia mint)23 viewsObverse: Diademed head right.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΡΙΟΒΑΡZΑΝΟΥ / ΦΙΛΟΡΩΜΑΙΟΥ. Athena standing left, holding Nike and spear, and resting hand upon shield; monogram to inner left; HK (date) in exergue.
Excellent exemplar, in EF+ condition, practically uncircullated. Precious bust of the cappadocian king. High quality silver with remainings of its original brightness.
HGC 7, 846. Eusebeia (Cappadocia) mint, 68-67 b.C. 4,2 g - 15,5 mmMark R1
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MACEDON, Bottiaiai. Circa 224-197 BC. AR Tetrobol (12.5mm, 1.71 g)23 viewsMACEDON, Bottiaiai. Circa 224-197 BC. AR Tetrobol (12.5mm, 1.71 g). Pella mint. Macedonian shield / Stern of galley left. ACULA Issue I, – (O3/R10 – unlisted die combination); HGC 3, 358 (2½ obols). Toned, edge chip. VF.
From the Richard L. Horst Collection.Mark R1
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Pannonian Celts, Syrmia Region, Kugelwange (Ball Cheek) Type, c. 2nd Century B.C.22 viewsPannonian Celts, Syrmia Region, Kugelwange (Ball Cheek) Type, c. 2nd Century B.C., Bronzetetradrachm, cf. Göbl OTA 197, Lanz 465; derived from the Macedonian Kingdom tetradrachms of Philip II. This type normally has a prominent raised round (ball) cheek, but on this example, the cheek is less prominent than most.
Syrmia is a fertile region of the Pannonian Plain in Europe, between the Danube and Sava rivers. Today, it is divided between Serbia in the east and Croatia in the west.
CE76349. Bronze tetradrachm, cf. Göbl OTA 197, Lanz 465; derived from the Macedonian Kingdom tetradrachms of Philip II, VF, tight flan, porous, Syrmia mint, weight 6.239g, maximum diameter 22.2mm, die axis 270o, c. 2nd century B.C.; obverse devolved laureate head of Zeus right, hair in arcs on both sides of central point, broad laurel wreath; reverse devolved horse trotting left, pellet in circle aboveMark R1
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ARIARATHES V Eusebes Philopator AR Drachm. EF-/VF+. Athena Nikephoros22 viewsObverse:Diademed head right.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ ΑΡΙΑΡΑΘΟΥ EVΣΕBEΣ. Athena Nikephoros standing left; monograms to inner left and outer right, ΓΛ in exergue.
EF-/VF+ condition, conserving full details in both sides and very bold reliefs. Toned silver. Much better in hand than in photo (really).
SNG von Aulock 6269. Eusebeia-Mazaka mint, Circa 163-130 BC. 4,1 g - 17 mmMark R1
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ANTIOCHUS VIII AR Drachm. EF-/EF. Antioch mint. Tripod.22 viewsObverse: Diademed head of Antiochus VIII right.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧοΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝοΥΣ. Sacrificial tripod decorated with laurel branches, two monograms in left field.
Good exemplar of this scarce type (only ONE exemplar auctioned in the last 19 years), in EF-/EF condition, conserving full details in both sides and very bold reliefs checkable at photo.
SC 2304. Antioch mint, 112-110 BC. 3,8 g - 16 mmMark R1
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EUBOEA. Euboean League. Ca. 304-290 BC. AR drachm (17mm, 3.57 gm, 11h). 22 viewsEUBOEA. Euboean League. Ca. 304-290 BC. AR drachm (17mm, 3.57 gm, 11h). VF. Head of the nymph Euboea left / EY, filleted head of bull right; cantharus to right. BCD Euboia 22. SNG Copenhagen -.Mark R1
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KYRENAICA, Kyrene. temp. Magas. Circa 294-275 BC. AR Didrachm22 views
KYRENAICA, Kyrene. temp. Magas. Circa 294-275 BC. AR Didrachm (19mm, 7.66 g, 11h). Head of Zeus Karneios left / Silphion plant; star to upper right. BMC 234–7 var. (head right); SNG Copenhagen 1236 var. (same). Struck on a compact flan. VF.Mark R1
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Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (17mm, 1h)21 viewsINDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Menander I Soter (ca. 155-130 BC). AR Indic drachm (17mm, 1h). NGC XF, brushed. Uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / MENANΔPOY, diademed, heroically nude bust of Menander left, seen from behind, aegis over left shoulder, hurling javelin with right hand / Maharajasa tratasara Menamdrasa (Kharosthi), Athena standing facing, head right, aegis on extended left arm, brandishing thunderbolt with right hand; monogram in left field. HGC 12, 188. Bopearachchi 6c.Mark R1
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CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 188-125 BC. AR drachm (15mm, 11h). NGC XF★21 viewsCARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 188-125 BC. AR drachm (15mm, 11h). NGC XF★ , Fine Style. Plinthophoric series, Anaxidicus, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios right / ANAΞIΔIΚOΣ, rose with bud to right; hook to left, P-O flanking bloom, all within incuse square. BMC 246.Mark R1
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Ancients: BRUTTIUM. Caulonia. Late 6th century BC. AR stater or nomos (29mm, 7.36 gm, 12h).21 viewsBRUTTIUM. Caulonia. Late 6th century BC. AR stater or nomos (29mm, 7.36 gm, 12h). NGC XF 5/5 - 2/5, brushed. Ca. 530 BC. KAVΛ (retrograde), full-length figure of Apollo, nude, advancing right, torso turned facing, olive branch in raised right hand, pursuing Daphne running right, transforming into laurel tree with branches as arms; Θ above stag standing right in right field, head reverted, guilloche border / KAVΛ, incuse of obverse, reversed save for ethnic and serpent replacing Daphne, which are in relief; striated border on incuse band. Noe 35a. SNG ANS 153.Mark R1
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Ancients: LUCANIA. Poseidonia. Ca. 470-420 BC. AR stater (19mm, 7.79 gm, 5h).21 viewsLUCANIA. Poseidonia. Ca. 470-420 BC. AR stater (19mm, 7.79 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 2/5, brushed, edge marks. ΠΟΣEΣ, Poseidon striding right, nude but for chlamys spread across shoulders, brandishing trident in right hand / ΠΟΣE (retrograde); bull standing right on ground line. SNG ANS 635.Mark R1
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SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC.21 views AR Litra (10mm, 0.68 g, 6h). Struck circa 415-405 BC. Head of Arethousa right, wearing sphendone; two dolphins around (only one visible) / Octopus. HGC 2, 1379; SNG ANS 282–3. Toned. VF.
From the Ray Neff Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 245 (1 December 2010), lot 43; Coin Galleries (22 April 2009), lot 67.Mark R1
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33mm, 16.90 g, 12h).21 viewsBAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Circa 170-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33mm, 16.90 g, 12h). Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear / The Dioskouroi, holding palm fronds and spears, on horses rearing right; monogram in lower right field. Bopearachchi 6T; HGC 12, 131. Light porosity, a few marks, flan crack. Good VF.Mark R1
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Kyme, Aiolis, c. 320 - 250 B.C.20 viewsKyme was conquered by Croesus, king of Lydia, and ruled successively by the Persians, Macedonians, Seleucids, and Pergamenes. Attalus III, the last king of Pergamum, bequeathed Aeolis to Rome in 133 B.C. Shortly afterward, it was made part of the Roman province of Asia. Aeolis was under Byzantine rule until the early 15th century, when the Ottoman Turks occupied the area.
GB88291. Bronze AE 17, BMC Troas p. 109, 50 var. (same magistrate, monogram variant), SNGvA 1629 var. (same), SNG Munchen 476 var. (same), SNG Cop -, SNG Tübingen -, VF, brown tone, porous, Kyme (near Nemrut Limani, Turkey) mint, weight 4.986g, maximum diameter 16.7mm, die axis 0o, c. 320 - 250 B.C.; obverse forepart of a bridled horse right, KY upper left, ΠE∆IEYΣ (magistrate's name) below; reverse one-handled vase, monogram left; ex Frascatius Ancient Coins.Mark R1
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CILICIA. Celenderis. Ca. 425-350 BC. AR stater (20mm, 10.69 gm, 9h)20 viewsCILICIA. Celenderis. Ca. 425-350 BC. AR stater (20mm, 10.69 gm, 9h). VF. Persic standard, ca. 425-400 BC. Youthful nude male rider, holding reins in right hand and kentron in left, dismounting from horse prancing to left; A below / KEΛ, goat with long whiskers kneeling left, head right; two long stalks above, one terminating in flower, the other in large ivy leaf, all in incuse circle. BMC -. SNG France 2, 46. Mark R1
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PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Mithradates II (ca. 121-91 BC). AR drachm (21mm, 4.04 gm, 12h). Choice XF20 viewsPARTHIAN KINGDOM. Mithradates II (ca. 121-91 BC). AR drachm (21mm, 4.04 gm, 12h). Choice XF. Ecbatana, ca. 120/19-109 BC. Diademed, draped bust of Mithradates II left, wearing long pointed beard / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜEΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣ-ΑΚΟΥ EΠIΦANOYΣ, archer in Parthian dress (Arsaces I) enthroned right, holding bow outward, cloak ends in pellet under throne; Δ in outer left field. Sunrise -. Shore 78. Sellwood 26.2.
Ex H. Schulman, private sale (June 1965). Mark R1
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THRACE, Byzantion. Circa 387/6-340 BC. AR Drachm20 viewsTHRACE, Byzantion. Circa 387/6-340 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 3.77 g). Bull standing left on dolphin left; monogram to lower left / Quadripartite incuse square with stippled quarters. Schönert-Geiss, Byzantion, Period II.2, Obv. Group VII; SNG BM Black Sea 8–11 var. (obv. control mark).Mark R1
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THESSALY. Thessalian League. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR stater or double victoriatus (20mm, 6.24 gm, 1h)20 viewsTHESSALY. Thessalian League. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR stater or double victoriatus (20mm, 6.24 gm, 1h). Choice XF. Italou, Diocles and Ni-, magistrates. ITAΛOY, laureate head of Zeus right / ΘEΣΣA/ΛΩN, Athena Itonia advancing right, shield on left arm, preparing to hurl spear with right; ΔIO-KΛHΣ above spear, NI below shield. BCD Thessaly II 842. McClean 4791.
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Chersonesos, Thrace, c. 400 - 338 B.C.19 viewsSilver hemidrachm, BMC Thrace p. 186, 46 (S); McClean II -; Weber II -; Dewing -; SNG Cop -, VF, obverse off center, tight flan, Chersonesos (Sevastopol, Ukraine), 2.204g, 12.5mm, c. 400 - 338 B.C.; obverse lion forepart right, head turned back left, tongue protruding; reverse quadripartite incuse square with alternating shallow and deeper sunken quarters, pellet, and S or M under pellet in the sunk opposite quadrants; rareMark R1
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PERSIS KINGDOM. Uncertain King (ca. mid-2nd century BC). AR drachm (17mm, 4.11 gm, 3h)18 viewsPERSIS KINGDOM. Uncertain King (ca. mid-2nd century BC). AR drachm (17mm, 4.11 gm, 3h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5. Head of uncertain king right with short beard, wearing diadem and kyrbasia adorned with eagle / Fire temple, Ahura-Mazda above; king standing right at left; vexillum standard surmounted by eagle to right. cf. Sunrise 578 (hemidrachm). cf. Alram 552 (same).Mark R1
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