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Auction 126 – 7 December 2024

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Frank S. Robinson, Auction 126

Ancient and Early Coins

Sa, 07.12.2024, from 5:00 PM CET

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AKANTHOS, Tetrobol, 470-390 BC, Forepart of bull kneeling, Pi-E above/ 4-part square, sim. S1369; Choice VF, well centered & struck, good bright silve...

Lot 1 AKANTHOS, Tetrobol, 470-390 BC, Forepart of bull kneeling, Pi-E above/ 4-part square, sim. S1369; Choice VF, well centered & struck, good bright silve...

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190 USD (3)

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AMISOS, Æ21, 85-65 BC, Dionysos head r/Cista mystica & thyrsos, S3640; VF/F-VF, rev sl off-ctr, dk brown patina, nice head with strong detail. (An AVF...

Lot 2 AMISOS, Æ21, 85-65 BC, Dionysos head r/Cista mystica & thyrsos, S3640; VF/F-VF, rev sl off-ctr, dk brown patina, nice head with strong detail. (An AVF...

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50 USD (3)

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ANTIOCH, Æ20, "Pseudo-Autonomous," 1st cent BC, Zeus head r/Zeus std l, hldg Nike, lgnds, Choice VF, strong contrasting orange-&-black patina, great d...

Lot 3 ANTIOCH, Æ20, "Pseudo-Autonomous," 1st cent BC, Zeus head r/Zeus std l, hldg Nike, lgnds, Choice VF, strong contrasting orange-&-black patina, great d...

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24 USD (2)

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ANTIOCH, As last but larger Æ23, VF, medium brown, strong detail on head. (A VF brought $244, iNumis 3/11.)

Lot 4 ANTIOCH, As last but larger Æ23, VF, medium brown, strong detail on head. (A VF brought $244, iNumis 3/11.)

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55 USD (2)

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APAMEIA, Æ22, 133-48 BC, Athena hd r/Eagle betw caps topped with stars, maeander below; Choice VF, well centered & bold with smooth dark patina & stro...

Lot 5 APAMEIA, Æ22, 133-48 BC, Athena hd r/Eagle betw caps topped with stars, maeander below; Choice VF, well centered & bold with smooth dark patina & stro...

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95 USD (5)

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APOLLONIA PONTIKA, Drachm, 450-400 BC, Anchor & crayfish/ Gorgon head facing, S1655; VF, small flat area on obv affecting some hair curls but the face...

Lot 6 APOLLONIA PONTIKA, Drachm, 450-400 BC, Anchor & crayfish/ Gorgon head facing, S1655; VF, small flat area on obv affecting some hair curls but the face...

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140 USD (9)

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ARMENIA, Tigranes II, 96-56 BC, Tet, Head rt in tiara/ Tyche std r, Orontes swimming below, AP monogram in field rt; in NGC slab as CH AU, strike 3/5,...

Lot 7 ARMENIA, Tigranes II, 96-56 BC, Tet, Head rt in tiara/ Tyche std r, Orontes swimming below, AP monogram in field rt; in NGC slab as CH AU, strike 3/5,...

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ARMENIA, Tigranes II, 96-56 BC, Tet, Head rt in tiara/ Tyche std r, Orontes swimming below, Theta in field, CAA 19; Ex Roma as EF, I grade it VF-EF, w...

Lot 8 ARMENIA, Tigranes II, 96-56 BC, Tet, Head rt in tiara/ Tyche std r, Orontes swimming below, Theta in field, CAA 19; Ex Roma as EF, I grade it VF-EF, w...

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ARMENIA, Tigranes II, 96-56 BC, Æ17, Head rt in tiara/ Tyche std r, T in field; F+, obv sl off-ctr but head complete & clear, smooth dark green patina...

Lot 9 ARMENIA, Tigranes II, 96-56 BC, Æ17, Head rt in tiara/ Tyche std r, T in field; F+, obv sl off-ctr but head complete & clear, smooth dark green patina...

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30 USD (4)

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ATHENS, Tet, 449-413 BC, Athena head r/Owl stg r, S2526, Choice EF, good centering & strike with Athena's hair waves fully sharp, which makes true con...

Lot 10 ATHENS, Tet, 449-413 BC, Athena head r/Owl stg r, S2526, Choice EF, good centering & strike with Athena's hair waves fully sharp, which makes true con...

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750 USD (1)

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BAKTRIA, Eukratides I, 171-135 BC, Tet, Heroic bust left in helmet, thrusting spear/Dioscuri on horses rt, S7571 (£3000); VF, centered on a large flan...

Lot 11 BAKTRIA, Eukratides I, 171-135 BC, Tet, Heroic bust left in helmet, thrusting spear/Dioscuri on horses rt, S7571 (£3000); VF, centered on a large flan...

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BAKTRIA Eukratides I, 171-135 BC, Obol, Diademed hd r/caps of the Dioscuri, HP monogram, Bop. 3G; Superb EF, quite sharply struck with great portrait ...

Lot 12 BAKTRIA Eukratides I, 171-135 BC, Obol, Diademed hd r/caps of the Dioscuri, HP monogram, Bop. 3G; Superb EF, quite sharply struck with great portrait ...

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200 USD (5)

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BAKTRIA, As previous but PK monogram, also scarcer, Bop. 3D; EF/VF, well centered, bright metal, superb detailed portrait, rev sl rough. (Same variety...

Lot 13 BAKTRIA, As previous but PK monogram, also scarcer, Bop. 3D; EF/VF, well centered, bright metal, superb detailed portrait, rev sl rough. (Same variety...

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75 USD (2)

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BAKTRIA, Antimachos, 171-160 BC, Drachm, Nike adv l/Ruler on horse r; S7546; Choice AEF, well centered & struck, good metal, unusually nice for this. ...

Lot 14 BAKTRIA, Antimachos, 171-160 BC, Drachm, Nike adv l/Ruler on horse r; S7546; Choice AEF, well centered & struck, good metal, unusually nice for this. ...

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220 USD (4)

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BAKTRIA, Heliokles, c.145-130 BC, Drachm, Diademed bust r/Zeus stg l, Pi-Gamma below, S7638; VF/F+, well centered, sl edge chip, mild surface imperfec...

Lot 15 BAKTRIA, Heliokles, c.145-130 BC, Drachm, Diademed bust r/Zeus stg l, Pi-Gamma below, S7638; VF/F+, well centered, sl edge chip, mild surface imperfec...

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55 USD (2)

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BAKTRIA, Menander, 160-145 BC, Drachm, Diademed head r/Athena stg l, S7604; Choice EF, quite well struck on large flan, excellent metal with lt tone, ...

Lot 16 BAKTRIA, Menander, 160-145 BC, Drachm, Diademed head r/Athena stg l, S7604; Choice EF, quite well struck on large flan, excellent metal with lt tone, ...

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170 USD (2)

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BAKTRIA, Apollodotos II, c. 80-65 BC, Tet, Bust r/ Athena stg l, monograms (the one on right rare ), Bop.3C; AVF/F, moderate roughness mainly around e...

Lot 17 BAKTRIA, Apollodotos II, c. 80-65 BC, Tet, Bust r/ Athena stg l, monograms (the one on right rare ), Bop.3C; AVF/F, moderate roughness mainly around e...

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130 USD (2)

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BITHYNIAN Kingdom, Prusias II, 182-149 BC, Æ17, Bust r/Herakles stg, VF+/VF, dark green patina, nice portrait with detail. (A VF brought $192, Leu 2/2...

Lot 18 BITHYNIAN Kingdom, Prusias II, 182-149 BC, Æ17, Bust r/Herakles stg, VF+/VF, dark green patina, nice portrait with detail. (A VF brought $192, Leu 2/2...

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40 USD (3)

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CAPPADOCIA, Ariarathes V, 163-130 BC, Drachm, Bust r/ Athena stg l, date RY 33; AVF/F+, centered, good metal, strong portrait. Ex Roma as VF. (An AVF/...

Lot 19 CAPPADOCIA, Ariarathes V, 163-130 BC, Drachm, Bust r/ Athena stg l, date RY 33; AVF/F+, centered, good metal, strong portrait. Ex Roma as VF. (An AVF/...

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75 USD (4)

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CAPPADOCIA, Ariarathes IX, 101-87 BC, Drachm, Bust r/ Athena stg l, Year B, S7297; VF/AVF, sl off-ctr, head complete, lt tone with minor surface imper...

Lot 20 CAPPADOCIA, Ariarathes IX, 101-87 BC, Drachm, Bust r/ Athena stg l, Year B, S7297; VF/AVF, sl off-ctr, head complete, lt tone with minor surface imper...

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75 USD (3)

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CAPPADOCIA, Ariobarzanes I, 95-63 BC, Drachm, Middle aged bust r/Athena stg l, Yr 13, S7301; VF-EF, good centering, ltly toned. Strong hair detail. (S...

Lot 21 CAPPADOCIA, Ariobarzanes I, 95-63 BC, Drachm, Middle aged bust r/Athena stg l, Yr 13, S7301; VF-EF, good centering, ltly toned. Strong hair detail. (S...

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120 USD (2)

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CARTHAGE, Æ16, 3rd cent BC, Tanit head l./Horse stg r, palm tree behind, EF/VF, sl off-ctr but features complete; glossy smooth brown patina; head exc...

Lot 22 CARTHAGE, Æ16, 3rd cent BC, Tanit head l./Horse stg r, palm tree behind, EF/VF, sl off-ctr but features complete; glossy smooth brown patina; head exc...

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150 USD (3)

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CELTIC, GAUL, Senones, Potin 15x19 mm, 1st cent BC, Head rt with "wild hair"/horse l, 3 pellets around; At least VF, practically as made, dk greenish-...

Lot 23 CELTIC, GAUL, Senones, Potin 15x19 mm, 1st cent BC, Head rt with "wild hair"/horse l, 3 pellets around; At least VF, practically as made, dk greenish-...

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95 USD (9)

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EGYPT, Pharaoh Nektanebo II, 361-343 BC, Æ16, Leaping ram/scales, 2 pellets in center; F-VF/VF, centered, obv sl crude, faintly grainy green patina. T...

Lot 24 EGYPT, Pharaoh Nektanebo II, 361-343 BC, Æ16, Leaping ram/scales, 2 pellets in center; F-VF/VF, centered, obv sl crude, faintly grainy green patina. T...

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120 USD (2)

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Ptolemy IV, 221-204 BC, Æ42, Zeus Ammon head r/Eagle stg l, Delta-I betw legs, S-7841; VF, centered, dark green patina with earthen hilighting, lt rou...

Lot 25 Ptolemy IV, 221-204 BC, Æ42, Zeus Ammon head r/Eagle stg l, Delta-I betw legs, S-7841; VF, centered, dark green patina with earthen hilighting, lt rou...

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260 USD (5)

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EKKARA, (Thessaly), Æ13, c. 325-300 BC, Zeus hd l/ Artemis stg l; S2079; VF, centered, minor crudeness, dark brown patina. Rare; seems the only type i...

Lot 26 EKKARA, (Thessaly), Æ13, c. 325-300 BC, Zeus hd l/ Artemis stg l; S2079; VF, centered, minor crudeness, dark brown patina. Rare; seems the only type i...

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130 USD (10)

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ELYMAIS, Kamnaskires V, c. 54-36 BC, Ar Tet, Bearded bust l., star above anchor/lgnd & bearded bust l, lgnd around, monogram by neck; as GIC-5884 (£25...

Lot 27 ELYMAIS, Kamnaskires V, c. 54-36 BC, Ar Tet, Bearded bust l., star above anchor/lgnd & bearded bust l, lgnd around, monogram by neck; as GIC-5884 (£25...

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260 USD (4)

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ELYMAIS, Kamnaskires V, c.54-36 BC, Ar Drachm, Bust l./Male bust l, lgnd around; GIC5885 (£150); AEF, rev sl off-ctr & typically crude, obv well cente...

Lot 28 ELYMAIS, Kamnaskires V, c.54-36 BC, Ar Drachm, Bust l./Male bust l, lgnd around; GIC5885 (£150); AEF, rev sl off-ctr & typically crude, obv well cente...

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90 USD (2)

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ELYMAIS, Orodes I, Æ Drachm, GIC-5892, Bust l./Artemis bust r; Choice AEF, medum brown, most of rev lgnd present, unusually good. (A Nice VF brought $...

Lot 29 ELYMAIS, Orodes I, Æ Drachm, GIC-5892, Bust l./Artemis bust r; Choice AEF, medum brown, most of rev lgnd present, unusually good. (A Nice VF brought $...

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50 USD (4)

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ELYMAIS, Phraates, Æ Drachm, GIC-5898, Facg bust/ Artemis stg r, VF, centered, lt brown, sl crude, clear face. Lgnds visible both sides, unusual thus....

Lot 30 ELYMAIS, Phraates, Æ Drachm, GIC-5898, Facg bust/ Artemis stg r, VF, centered, lt brown, sl crude, clear face. Lgnds visible both sides, unusual thus....

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17 USD (3)

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ELYMAIS, Orodes II, Æ Drachm, GIC-5905, Facg bust/ dashes; VF-EF, sharp face, medium brown. (A VF [I grade AVF] sold for $130, Pegasi 11/09.)

Lot 31 ELYMAIS, Orodes II, Æ Drachm, GIC-5905, Facg bust/ dashes; VF-EF, sharp face, medium brown. (A VF [I grade AVF] sold for $130, Pegasi 11/09.)

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ELYMAIS, Orodes III, Æ Drachm, GIC-5910, Facg bust/ dashes, VF-EF, ltly clnd, rev softly struck, strong well detailed portrait. (A VF brought $48 in m...

Lot 32 ELYMAIS, Orodes III, Æ Drachm, GIC-5910, Facg bust/ dashes, VF-EF, ltly clnd, rev softly struck, strong well detailed portrait. (A VF brought $48 in m...

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20 USD (1)

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HALIKARNASSOS, Ar Hekte, 500-480 BC, Ketos (Sea monster) head r/geometric pattern; VF or so, obv off-ctr, rev very crude. Formerly attributed to Kindy...

Lot 33 HALIKARNASSOS, Ar Hekte, 500-480 BC, Ketos (Sea monster) head r/geometric pattern; VF or so, obv off-ctr, rev very crude. Formerly attributed to Kindy...

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45 USD (7)

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HIMERA, Tet, 440-430 BC, Chariot/Himera stg, COPY, VF, struck in silver, thick flan, fairly nice.

Lot 34 HIMERA, Tet, 440-430 BC, Chariot/Himera stg, COPY, VF, struck in silver, thick flan, fairly nice.

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55 USD (3)

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HIMYARITES, (Arabia), Tha'ran Ya'ub, 2nd cent AD, Ar Quinarius, Male hd r, monogram behind/Head r, lgnd around, GIC-5721; Choice Mint State, exception...

Lot 35 HIMYARITES, (Arabia), Tha'ran Ya'ub, 2nd cent AD, Ar Quinarius, Male hd r, monogram behind/Head r, lgnd around, GIC-5721; Choice Mint State, exception...

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130 USD (2)

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INDO-GREEK, Yueh-zhi, after 130 cent BC, Tetradrachm, imitating Heliocles, Senior 21.1t, Bust r/Zeus stg l; VF, rev off-ctr & somewhat crude, portrait...

Lot 36 INDO-GREEK, Yueh-zhi, after 130 cent BC, Tetradrachm, imitating Heliocles, Senior 21.1t, Bust r/Zeus stg l; VF, rev off-ctr & somewhat crude, portrait...

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220 USD (6)

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ISTROS, Drachm, c. 400-350 BC, 2 Male heads, right inverted/Eagle on dolphin, Pi below, S1669; AVF, centered, both faces clear. Some scholars says the...

Lot 37 ISTROS, Drachm, c. 400-350 BC, 2 Male heads, right inverted/Eagle on dolphin, Pi below, S1669; AVF, centered, both faces clear. Some scholars says the...

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150 USD (8)

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KAMARINA, Æ20 (Tetras), 413-405 BC, Facg Gorgon head/Owl stg r hldg lizard, S-1062; AEF/F, large flan, sl ragged edge with casting sprue, dark brown p...

Lot 38 KAMARINA, Æ20 (Tetras), 413-405 BC, Facg Gorgon head/Owl stg r hldg lizard, S-1062; AEF/F, large flan, sl ragged edge with casting sprue, dark brown p...

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110 USD (1)

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KRAGOS, Lycian League Hemidrachm, c. 30 BC, Apollo head r/Lyre & grain ear symbol in incuse square; VF, centered, sl ragged flan, minor bend at rev ed...

Lot 39 KRAGOS, Lycian League Hemidrachm, c. 30 BC, Apollo head r/Lyre & grain ear symbol in incuse square; VF, centered, sl ragged flan, minor bend at rev ed...

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85 USD (6)

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LARANDA, Obol, c. 324-323 BC, Baal std l/wolf forepart r, crescent above; VF or better, actually hardly worn with much detail but somewhat crude strik...

Lot 40 LARANDA, Obol, c. 324-323 BC, Baal std l/wolf forepart r, crescent above; VF or better, actually hardly worn with much detail but somewhat crude strik...

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75 USD (6)

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LARISSA, Æ19, Hd of Nymph Larissa facg 3/4 left/ horseman rt; F+/VF, dark patina, obv centered low with face weak but visible, rev centered & bold. Ex...

Lot 41 LARISSA, Æ19, Hd of Nymph Larissa facg 3/4 left/ horseman rt; F+/VF, dark patina, obv centered low with face weak but visible, rev centered & bold. Ex...

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32 USD (7)

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LESBOS, 1/12 Stater or Diobol, 1.15 gram, 9 mm, c.500-450 BC, 2 boar heads face-to-face/incuse square, F+, decent metal, lt tone, clear features. Lesb...

Lot 42 LESBOS, 1/12 Stater or Diobol, 1.15 gram, 9 mm, c.500-450 BC, 2 boar heads face-to-face/incuse square, F+, decent metal, lt tone, clear features. Lesb...

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55 USD (3)

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MACEDON, Alexander the Great, 336-323 BC, Drachm, Abydos, Herakles hd r/Zeus std l, ME monogram, leaf below seat,, Pr. 1650, AEF, obv somewhat off-ctr...

Lot 43 MACEDON, Alexander the Great, 336-323 BC, Drachm, Abydos, Herakles hd r/Zeus std l, ME monogram, leaf below seat,, Pr. 1650, AEF, obv somewhat off-ctr...

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140 USD (4)

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MACEDON, Alex the Great, Posthumous Tet, Herakles hd r/Zeus std l, date CY17 = 196/95; Pr. 2896; AVF, sl surface imperfections mainly on rev; ltly ton...

Lot 44 MACEDON, Alex the Great, Posthumous Tet, Herakles hd r/Zeus std l, date CY17 = 196/95; Pr. 2896; AVF, sl surface imperfections mainly on rev; ltly ton...

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150 USD (3)

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MACEDON, Philip III, Æ15, 323-317 BC, Æ14, Shield with pellet in center/helmet, corn grain & K, Pr.2072; AEF/VF, centered, dark patina with some earth...

Lot 45 MACEDON, Philip III, Æ15, 323-317 BC, Æ14, Shield with pellet in center/helmet, corn grain & K, Pr.2072; AEF/VF, centered, dark patina with some earth...

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40 USD (1)

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MACEDON, Autonomous, 187-168 BC, Tetrobol, MAKE around club in center of shield/Helmet, monograms & star; EF, centered, well struck, good metal with l...

Lot 46 MACEDON, Autonomous, 187-168 BC, Tetrobol, MAKE around club in center of shield/Helmet, monograms & star; EF, centered, well struck, good metal with l...

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140 USD (2)

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MARONEIA, Æ15, c.398-447 BC, Horse rt, monogram/ 4 grape vines in square, lgnd S1636; Nice VF, nrly centered, deep green patina, strong features. (A V...

Lot 47 MARONEIA, Æ15, c.398-447 BC, Horse rt, monogram/ 4 grape vines in square, lgnd S1636; Nice VF, nrly centered, deep green patina, strong features. (A V...

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80 USD (7)

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MASSALIA, Obol, River god head l./MA in 4-spoke wheel; F-VF/VF+, sl off-ctr, sl crudeness, good silver, minor flan flaw on rev. (An F+ brought $48 on ...

Lot 48 MASSALIA, Obol, River god head l./MA in 4-spoke wheel; F-VF/VF+, sl off-ctr, sl crudeness, good silver, minor flan flaw on rev. (An F+ brought $48 on ...

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36 USD (5)

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METAPONTUM, Stater, 510-470 BC, Barley grain, META retrograde rt (weak)/Barley ear incuse, broad flan 26 mm, HGC 1028; AEF, centered on ragged edged f...

Lot 49 METAPONTUM, Stater, 510-470 BC, Barley grain, META retrograde rt (weak)/Barley ear incuse, broad flan 26 mm, HGC 1028; AEF, centered on ragged edged f...

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375 USD (1)

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METAPONTUM, Æ15, c.225-200 BC, Helmeted Leukippos head r/ Demeter stg w/torch; AEF/VF, centered, greenish brown patina, head quite sharp. (A VF realiz...

Lot 50 METAPONTUM, Æ15, c.225-200 BC, Helmeted Leukippos head r/ Demeter stg w/torch; AEF/VF, centered, greenish brown patina, head quite sharp. (A VF realiz...

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90 USD (5)

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METAPONTUM, Æ17, 300-250 BC, Athena head facg sl rt/grain ear, torch rt, HN Italy 1682; AEF, nrly centered, well struck, good strong face. Nice greeni...

Lot 51 METAPONTUM, Æ17, 300-250 BC, Athena head facg sl rt/grain ear, torch rt, HN Italy 1682; AEF, nrly centered, well struck, good strong face. Nice greeni...

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280 USD (3)

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MILETOS, 1/12 Stater, 6th cent BC, Lion head left/star pattern in square, S3532 (£65); Choice VF+, obv centered & complete, rev sl off-ctr but complet...

Lot 52 MILETOS, 1/12 Stater, 6th cent BC, Lion head left/star pattern in square, S3532 (£65); Choice VF+, obv centered & complete, rev sl off-ctr but complet...

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170 USD (5)

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NABATAEA, Aretas IV & Queen Shaqilath, 9 BC - 40 AD, Æ17, Conjoined heads r/crossed cornucopiae & lgnds, GIC-5699; Choice VF+/VF, nrly centered, stron...

Lot 53 NABATAEA, Aretas IV & Queen Shaqilath, 9 BC - 40 AD, Æ17, Conjoined heads r/crossed cornucopiae & lgnds, GIC-5699; Choice VF+/VF, nrly centered, stron...

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65 USD (2)

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NEAPOLIS Didrachm, c. 320-300 BC, Nymph hd r/Nike above man- headed bull rt, K below, HN Italy 571; VF, obv centered sl low, rev well centered & struc...

Lot 54 NEAPOLIS Didrachm, c. 320-300 BC, Nymph hd r/Nike above man- headed bull rt, K below, HN Italy 571; VF, obv centered sl low, rev well centered & struc...

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200 USD (1)

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PANTIKAPAION, Æ17, 4th-3rd cent BC, Pan head l./Head & neck of bull l.; Choice VF, minor edge irregularity, well centered & struck with strong detaile...

Lot 55 PANTIKAPAION, Æ17, 4th-3rd cent BC, Pan head l./Head & neck of bull l.; Choice VF, minor edge irregularity, well centered & struck with strong detaile...

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160 USD (8)

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PARTHIA, Mithradates I, 185-170 BC, Drachm, Sell. 10.1, bust in bashliq/archer std r; VF, well centered, obv only sl crude for this with bold portrait...

Lot 56 PARTHIA, Mithradates I, 185-170 BC, Drachm, Sell. 10.1, bust in bashliq/archer std r; VF, well centered, obv only sl crude for this with bold portrait...

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PARTHIA, Mithradates II, Drachm, Sellw.28.1, AEF, obv centered just a touch low, minimally grainy, rev with sm edge split & crudely/wk struck at right...

Lot 57 PARTHIA, Mithradates II, Drachm, Sellw.28.1, AEF, obv centered just a touch low, minimally grainy, rev with sm edge split & crudely/wk struck at right...

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70 USD (1)

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PARTHIA, Mithradates II, Drachm, Sellw.28.7, Choice Mint State, well centered & struck, brilliant luster, portrait fantastically sharp. (A Superb EF b...

Lot 58 PARTHIA, Mithradates II, Drachm, Sellw.28.7, Choice Mint State, well centered & struck, brilliant luster, portrait fantastically sharp. (A Superb EF b...

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150 USD (1)

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PARTHIA, Mithradates III (formerly known as Orodes I), Drachm, Sellw.31.6, Choice EF, just sl off-ctr, well struck, good bright silver. (A GVF sold fo...

Lot 59 PARTHIA, Mithradates III (formerly known as Orodes I), Drachm, Sellw.31.6, Choice EF, just sl off-ctr, well struck, good bright silver. (A GVF sold fo...

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PARTHIA, Phraates III (Sellwood's "Darius (?)"); Æ15x17, Facing bust / horse r, Sellw.35.15; AVF/F, green patina, minor roughness, lgnd wk, face quite...

Lot 60 PARTHIA, Phraates III (Sellwood's "Darius (?)"); Æ15x17, Facing bust / horse r, Sellw.35.15; AVF/F, green patina, minor roughness, lgnd wk, face quite...

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25 USD (1)

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PARTHIA, Mithradates IV (III in Sellw), 57-55 BC, Drachm, Sellw.40.3; Superb Mint State, nrly centered, sharply struck, good lustrous silver. Portrait...

Lot 61 PARTHIA, Mithradates IV (III in Sellw), 57-55 BC, Drachm, Sellw.40.3; Superb Mint State, nrly centered, sharply struck, good lustrous silver. Portrait...

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PARTHIA, Phraates IV, Drachm, Sellw. 52.13, Rhagae Court mint; Choice EF, well centered & struck, good metal, toned, unusually nice for this & scarce....

Lot 62 PARTHIA, Phraates IV, Drachm, Sellw. 52.13, Rhagae Court mint; Choice EF, well centered & struck, good metal, toned, unusually nice for this & scarce....

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300 USD (14)

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PARTHIA, Artabanus II (Now called IV), Drachm, Sellw. 63.13, EF, usual low obv centering, sl crudeness but sharp portrait detail, quite good metal for...

Lot 63 PARTHIA, Artabanus II (Now called IV), Drachm, Sellw. 63.13, EF, usual low obv centering, sl crudeness but sharp portrait detail, quite good metal for...

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60 USD (1)

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PARTHIA, Vardanes I, c.40-45 AD, Drachm, Sellw. 64.34, AEF, sl crude as always but better obv centering than usual with complete portrait; good bright...

Lot 64 PARTHIA, Vardanes I, c.40-45 AD, Drachm, Sellw. 64.34, AEF, sl crude as always but better obv centering than usual with complete portrait; good bright...

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80 USD (1)

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PARTHIA, Vardanes II, Drachm, Sell. 69.13, Choice VF-EF, usual low obv centering, excellent metal with delicate tone. Scarce type with 5 ribbon ties. ...

Lot 65 PARTHIA, Vardanes II, Drachm, Sell. 69.13, Choice VF-EF, usual low obv centering, excellent metal with delicate tone. Scarce type with 5 ribbon ties. ...

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60 USD (2)

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PARTHIA, Vologases I, Drachm, Sell. 70.13, Choice EF, sl off-ctr as usual, excellent metal with lt tone, portrait quite sharp. (An EF realized $310, P...

Lot 66 PARTHIA, Vologases I, Drachm, Sell. 70.13, Choice EF, sl off-ctr as usual, excellent metal with lt tone, portrait quite sharp. (An EF realized $310, P...

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PARTHIA, Pakoros I (former Vologases III), 105-147 AD, Drachm, Sel. 78.5, Line as seat below archer, EF, sl off-ctr, bright metal (A VF+ brought $145,...

Lot 66A PARTHIA, Pakoros I (former Vologases III), 105-147 AD, Drachm, Sel. 78.5, Line as seat below archer, EF, sl off-ctr, bright metal (A VF+ brought $145,...

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50 USD (2)

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PARTHIA, Pakoros I (the former Volo III), Æ18, Not in Sellw, Rev with large Mithradatkart monogram, to left something looking like a tooth, dots (degr...

Lot 66B PARTHIA, Pakoros I (the former Volo III), Æ18, Not in Sellw, Rev with large Mithradatkart monogram, to left something looking like a tooth, dots (degr...

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55 USD (1)

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PARTHIA, Mithradates V (formerly IV), Drachm, Sellw. 82.1, EF, nrly centered, well struck, nice. Rare type distinctive for only 2 ribbon ties. (A VF+ ...

Lot 66C PARTHIA, Mithradates V (formerly IV), Drachm, Sellw. 82.1, EF, nrly centered, well struck, nice. Rare type distinctive for only 2 ribbon ties. (A VF+ ...

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PARTHIA, Vologases IV, 147-191 AD, Drachm, Sell. 84.128, EF, quite well struck with rev only sl off-ctr & less crude than usual; sharp portrait; lt to...

Lot 66D PARTHIA, Vologases IV, 147-191 AD, Drachm, Sell. 84.128, EF, quite well struck with rev only sl off-ctr & less crude than usual; sharp portrait; lt to...

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60 USD (1)

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PARTHIA, Osroes II, Drachm, Sellw. 85.3, F-VF/VF, sl off-ctr, very sl surface imperfections, darkish tone. (A VF realized $161, Rauch 9/09.)

Lot 67 PARTHIA, Osroes II, Drachm, Sellw. 85.3, F-VF/VF, sl off-ctr, very sl surface imperfections, darkish tone. (A VF realized $161, Rauch 9/09.)

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25 USD (1)

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PARTHIA, Vologases VI, 208-28 AD, Æ13, Sell. 88.26 var, Tyche stg r w/palm; VF+, nrly centered, sme crudeness, but quite strong portrait detail; 2-ton...

Lot 68 PARTHIA, Vologases VI, 208-28 AD, Æ13, Sell. 88.26 var, Tyche stg r w/palm; VF+, nrly centered, sme crudeness, but quite strong portrait detail; 2-ton...

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36 USD (6)

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PARTHIA, Artabanus VI, 216-24 AD (Final Parthian King), Drachm, Sellw.89.1, Nice VF+, centered, good strike, darkish tone in recesses, bold features. ...

Lot 69 PARTHIA, Artabanus VI, 216-24 AD (Final Parthian King), Drachm, Sellw.89.1, Nice VF+, centered, good strike, darkish tone in recesses, bold features. ...

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PERGAMON, Æ18, 200-133 BC, Athena head r/trophy, VF, glossy dark greenish patina, some imperfections but much detail. (A GVF realized $168, Peus 11/20...

Lot 70 PERGAMON, Æ18, 200-133 BC, Athena head r/trophy, VF, glossy dark greenish patina, some imperfections but much detail. (A GVF realized $168, Peus 11/20...

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32 USD (5)

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PERSIA, Siglos, c. 450-330 BC, King kneeling rt w/spear & bow/ punchmk; S4682; VF, well centered & clear, much detail, modest sized punchmk (or flan f...

Lot 71 PERSIA, Siglos, c. 450-330 BC, King kneeling rt w/spear & bow/ punchmk; S4682; VF, well centered & clear, much detail, modest sized punchmk (or flan f...

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110 USD (1)

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PERSIS, Vahsir I (Oxathres), 1st cent AD, Obol, bust l./King at altar, lgnd; Alram 581; AEF, sl off-ctr, portrait very decent, the rev typically rathe...

Lot 72 PERSIS, Vahsir I (Oxathres), 1st cent AD, Obol, bust l./King at altar, lgnd; Alram 581; AEF, sl off-ctr, portrait very decent, the rev typically rathe...

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28 USD (2)

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PERSIS, Napad (or Kapat), 1st cent AD, Obol, Bust left in tiara/bust l; Alr. 614; Nice VF, pretty good strike for this with good portraits, nice metal...

Lot 73 PERSIS, Napad (or Kapat), 1st cent AD, Obol, Bust left in tiara/bust l; Alr. 614; Nice VF, pretty good strike for this with good portraits, nice metal...

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36 USD (2)

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PHALANNA, Æ20, 4th-3rd cent BC, Male hd r/Nymph head r; Choice strong VF, nrly centered, dark brown patina, both heads quite nice with plenteous detai...

Lot 74 PHALANNA, Æ20, 4th-3rd cent BC, Male hd r/Nymph head r; Choice strong VF, nrly centered, dark brown patina, both heads quite nice with plenteous detai...

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85 USD (6)

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RHEGION, Æ17x21, 250-270 BC, Facg Lion mask/Apollo head r, leaf behind; AEF/AVF, dark green patina, slightest roughness on rev, lion face quite strong...

Lot 75 RHEGION, Æ17x21, 250-270 BC, Facg Lion mask/Apollo head r, leaf behind; AEF/AVF, dark green patina, slightest roughness on rev, lion face quite strong...

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85 USD (3)

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RHODES, Drachm, c.300 BC, Helios head facg sl r/ Rose betw dolphins, Magistrate Straton; AVF/F, well centered, sl roughness, clear face. Very rare, no...

Lot 76 RHODES, Drachm, c.300 BC, Helios head facg sl r/ Rose betw dolphins, Magistrate Straton; AVF/F, well centered, sl roughness, clear face. Very rare, no...

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130 USD (6)

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SELGE, Æ12, 2nd-1st cent BC, Herakles hd r/winged thunderbolt & bow, S5491; VF, somewhat crude, pale green patina, minor graininess. In old Christian ...

Lot 77 SELGE, Æ12, 2nd-1st cent BC, Herakles hd r/winged thunderbolt & bow, S5491; VF, somewhat crude, pale green patina, minor graininess. In old Christian ...

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20 USD (1)

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SINOPE, Æ30, under Mithradates VI, 105-85 BC, Athena head r/ Perseus stg hldg severed Medusa head, her body at his feet spurting blood; VF/F, green-br...

Lot 78 SINOPE, Æ30, under Mithradates VI, 105-85 BC, Athena head r/ Perseus stg hldg severed Medusa head, her body at his feet spurting blood; VF/F, green-br...

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72 USD (2)

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SYRACUSE, Tet, 440-430 BC, Chariot l./Artemis hd r, 4 dolphins; COPY, struck in silver, VF, lt tone.

Lot 79 SYRACUSE, Tet, 440-430 BC, Chariot l./Artemis hd r, 4 dolphins; COPY, struck in silver, VF, lt tone.

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220 USD (11)

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SYRACUSE, Æ17, Hemilitron, c. 405 BC, Arethusa hd r, behind KIM (signature of Kimon, weak but visible)/4-spoke wheel, dolphins; EF/AVF, ragged flan, g...

Lot 80 SYRACUSE, Æ17, Hemilitron, c. 405 BC, Arethusa hd r, behind KIM (signature of Kimon, weak but visible)/4-spoke wheel, dolphins; EF/AVF, ragged flan, g...

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800 USD (25)

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SYRACUSE, Æ20, Hieron II, 275-215 BC, Poseidon hd l./ trident, S1223; AVF/F, glossy medium brown, rev sl off-ctr with sm edge split; much detail on he...

Lot 81 SYRACUSE, Æ20, Hieron II, 275-215 BC, Poseidon hd l./ trident, S1223; AVF/F, glossy medium brown, rev sl off-ctr with sm edge split; much detail on he...

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50 USD (7)

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SYRIA, Antiochos VI, 145-142 BC, Æ23 Serrate, Radiate hd r/Elephant l, hldg torch, S7081; Nice VF, centered, medum brown, excellent detailed portrait....

Lot 82 SYRIA, Antiochos VI, 145-142 BC, Æ23 Serrate, Radiate hd r/Elephant l, hldg torch, S7081; Nice VF, centered, medum brown, excellent detailed portrait....

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200 USD (11)

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SYRIA, Tryphon, 142-138 BC, Æ17, Head rt/Helmet, S7089; AVF, centered, dark greenish patina, minor hint of roughness. (A VF brought $528, Gorny 3/12.)...

Lot 83 SYRIA, Tryphon, 142-138 BC, Æ17, Head rt/Helmet, S7089; AVF, centered, dark greenish patina, minor hint of roughness. (A VF brought $528, Gorny 3/12.)...

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26 USD (3)

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SYRIA, Antiochos IX, 113-95 BC, Æ18, Head r/winged thunderbolt, S7170; AVF, nrly centered, dark patina with orangy hilighting, much detail. (A VF brou...

Lot 84 SYRIA, Antiochos IX, 113-95 BC, Æ18, Head r/winged thunderbolt, S7170; AVF, nrly centered, dark patina with orangy hilighting, much detail. (A VF brou...

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40 USD (7)

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SYRIA, Philip Philadelphos, 93-83 BC, Tet., His head r/ Zeus std l hldg Victory, Pi below; Choice EF, nrly centered, good bright silver, quite sharp d...

Lot 85 SYRIA, Philip Philadelphos, 93-83 BC, Tet., His head r/ Zeus std l hldg Victory, Pi below; Choice EF, nrly centered, good bright silver, quite sharp d...

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260 USD (4)

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SYRIA, Philip Philadelphos, 93-83 BC, Tet., His head r/ Zeus std l hldg Victory, N below; VF, well centered, ltly toned, pleasing. (Same variety, VF, ...

Lot 86 SYRIA, Philip Philadelphos, 93-83 BC, Tet., His head r/ Zeus std l hldg Victory, N below; VF, well centered, ltly toned, pleasing. (Same variety, VF, ...

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130 USD (4)

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TERMESSOS, Æ19, 71-36 BC, Zeus head r/horse jumping l, H above, S5495v; AEF, obv well centered, horse head partly off, glossy lt brown patina, great d...

Lot 87 TERMESSOS, Æ19, 71-36 BC, Zeus head r/horse jumping l, H above, S5495v; AEF, obv well centered, horse head partly off, glossy lt brown patina, great d...

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75 USD (1)

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ABYDOS, Obol, 10 mm, .52 g, c.48-450 BC, Gorgon face/eagle l, kylix on back; VF, sl off-ctr, bright but fairly rough surfaces, face fully clear. (Same...

Lot 88 ABYDOS, Obol, 10 mm, .52 g, c.48-450 BC, Gorgon face/eagle l, kylix on back; VF, sl off-ctr, bright but fairly rough surfaces, face fully clear. (Same...

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28 USD (3)

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CHALKIDIAN LEAGUE, Hemiobol, 425-420 BC, 8 mm, .29 g, Apollo head l./tripod; F-VF, minimally grainy, strong features. Ex-CNG 7/11 auction as "VF some ...

Lot 89 CHALKIDIAN LEAGUE, Hemiobol, 425-420 BC, 8 mm, .29 g, Apollo head l./tripod; F-VF, minimally grainy, strong features. Ex-CNG 7/11 auction as "VF some ...

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75 USD (4)

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IONIA (?), or Lydia, Electrum 1/96 Stater, c.600-550 BC, 4 mm, .14 g, Globule (or eye?)/incuse punch, Kayhan 691, Cf. Rosen 356; crude, probably aroun...

Lot 90 IONIA (?), or Lydia, Electrum 1/96 Stater, c.600-550 BC, 4 mm, .14 g, Globule (or eye?)/incuse punch, Kayhan 691, Cf. Rosen 356; crude, probably aroun...

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440 USD (10)

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KOLOPHON, Hemiobol, 520-490 BC, Apollo head facg/ HM Monogram in square; AVF, nrly centered, minimally grainy, rev wk at left edge, face fully clear. ...

Lot 91 KOLOPHON, Hemiobol, 520-490 BC, Apollo head facg/ HM Monogram in square; AVF, nrly centered, minimally grainy, rev wk at left edge, face fully clear. ...

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50 USD (3)

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LESBOS, Obol, c.500-450 BC, 8 mm, .55 g, 2 confronted boar heads/ incuse square; F-VF, well centered, good metal, bold clear features. (A Near VF brou...

Lot 92 LESBOS, Obol, c.500-450 BC, 8 mm, .55 g, 2 confronted boar heads/ incuse square; F-VF, well centered, good metal, bold clear features. (A Near VF brou...

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45 USD (3)

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MILETOS, Electrum 1/12 Stater, c. 600-550 BC, Lion head r/ stellate pattern, 8 mm, 1.13 g; Kayh 444-48; VF, centered, clear, gold color. Ex CNG 5/11 a...

Lot 93 MILETOS, Electrum 1/12 Stater, c. 600-550 BC, Lion head r/ stellate pattern, 8 mm, 1.13 g; Kayh 444-48; VF, centered, clear, gold color. Ex CNG 5/11 a...

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525 USD (8)

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Lot 94 PHOKAIA, Ar Hemihekte, 6th-5th cent BC, Archaic nymph head l./ incuse square, 9+ mm, .82 g; F+, not quite centered, profile crowded but not off; faint...

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65 USD (5)

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TARSOS, Obol, Balakros, 333-323 BC, Athena head r/ plain Boeotian shield; VF, Obv nrly centered with nice strong head, rev off-ctr but shield complete...

Lot 95 TARSOS, Obol, Balakros, 333-323 BC, Athena head r/ plain Boeotian shield; VF, Obv nrly centered with nice strong head, rev off-ctr but shield complete...

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110 USD (7)

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THASOS, Hemiobol, c. 412-404 BC, Nymph hd l./Dolphin in incuse s quare, 7 mm, .29 g; F+/VF, minimal obv graininess. Ex CNG 7/11 as "VF some porosity,"...

Lot 96 THASOS, Hemiobol, c. 412-404 BC, Nymph hd l./Dolphin in incuse s quare, 7 mm, .29 g; F+/VF, minimal obv graininess. Ex CNG 7/11 as "VF some porosity,"...

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95 USD (7)

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