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Auction 127 – 22 March 2025

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Frank S. Robinson, Auction 127

Ancient and Early Coins

Sa, 22.03.2025, 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; Nice VF, good centering & strike. (Same variety Ch. V...

Lot 1 AKANTHOS, Tetrobol, 470-390 BC, Forepart of bull kneeling, Pi-E above/4-part square, sim. S1369; Nice VF, good centering & strike. (Same variety Ch. V...

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100 USD (1)

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AMASTRIS, Æ22, c. 100 BC, Gorgon head in aegis/Nike adv r, S3675; VF/F, sl off-ctr, smooth orichalcum tan, Gorgon face boldly clear, scarce thus. (Com...

Lot 2 AMASTRIS, Æ22, c. 100 BC, Gorgon head in aegis/Nike adv r, S3675; VF/F, sl off-ctr, smooth orichalcum tan, Gorgon face boldly clear, scarce thus. (Com...

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40 USD (9)

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AMISOS, Æ21, 85-65 BC, Dionysos head r/Cista mystica & thyrsos, S3640; AVF, dark patina with much pale earthen cover. (An AVF/F-VF brought $34 on $50 ...

Lot 3 AMISOS, Æ21, 85-65 BC, Dionysos head r/Cista mystica & thyrsos, S3640; AVF, dark patina with much pale earthen cover. (An AVF/F-VF brought $34 on $50 ...

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40 USD (6)

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ANTIOCH, Æ20, "Pseudo-Autonomous," 1st cent BC, Zeus head r/Zeus std l, hldg Nike, lgnds, Nice VF, obv sl off-ctr to left, dark patina with strong con...

Lot 4 ANTIOCH, Æ20, "Pseudo-Autonomous," 1st cent BC, Zeus head r/Zeus std l, hldg Nike, lgnds, Nice VF, obv sl off-ctr to left, dark patina with strong con...

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45 USD (6)

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ANTIOCH, As last but larger Æ20x23, VF, dark patina with strong orangy hilighting, strong detail on head. (A VF brought $244, iNumis 3/11.)

Lot 5 ANTIOCH, As last but larger Æ20x23, VF, dark patina with strong orangy hilighting, strong detail on head. (A VF brought $244, iNumis 3/11.)

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28 USD (4)

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ANTIOCH, Æ20, 27 BC - 14 AD, Zeus head r/Tyche std r, river god below, Year EK, lgnd ends VAPOY referring to P. Quinctilius Varus, commander of the le...

Lot 6 ANTIOCH, Æ20, 27 BC - 14 AD, Zeus head r/Tyche std r, river god below, Year EK, lgnd ends VAPOY referring to P. Quinctilius Varus, commander of the le...

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45 USD (2)

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APAMEIA, Æ15, c.88-40 BC, Tyche head r/Marsyas stg r; AVF, smooth dark green patina with paler green hilighting. (A VF brought $163, Naumann 9/20.)

Lot 7 APAMEIA, Æ15, c.88-40 BC, Tyche head r/Marsyas stg r; AVF, smooth dark green patina with paler green hilighting. (A VF brought $163, Naumann 9/20.)

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28 USD (7)

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APOLLONIA PONTIKA, Drachm, 450-400 BC, Anchor & crayfish/Gorgon head facing, S1655; EF/AEF, obv well centered & struck, Gorgon somewhat crowded at top...

Lot 8 APOLLONIA PONTIKA, Drachm, 450-400 BC, Anchor & crayfish/Gorgon head facing, S1655; EF/AEF, obv well centered & struck, Gorgon somewhat crowded at top...

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95 USD (7)

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ARADOS, 2nd cent BC, Æ15, Zeus head r/Galley prow, VF, greenish patina with pale brown hilighting, nice detailed head, Phoenician lgnd on rev visible....

Lot 9 ARADOS, 2nd cent BC, Æ15, Zeus head r/Galley prow, VF, greenish patina with pale brown hilighting, nice detailed head, Phoenician lgnd on rev visible....

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22 USD (7)

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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 10 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 AEF, wel...

Lot 11 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 AEF, wel...

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ARMENIA, Tigranes II, 96-56 BC, Æ19, Head rt in tiara/ Tyche std r, T in field; Nice F-VF, centered, smooth dark green patina with paler hilighting, p...

Lot 12 ARMENIA, Tigranes II, 96-56 BC, Æ19, Head rt in tiara/ Tyche std r, T in field; Nice F-VF, centered, smooth dark green patina with paler hilighting, p...

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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 13 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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1'050 USD (2)

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BABYLON, Stater or Double Shekel under Seleukos I, Baal std l./Lion l., anchor above; COPY! (I think) AVF/VF+, obv somewhat off-ctr, darkly toned, nic...

Lot 14 BABYLON, Stater or Double Shekel under Seleukos I, Baal std l./Lion l., anchor above; COPY! (I think) AVF/VF+, obv somewhat off-ctr, darkly toned, nic...

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65 USD (6)

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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 15 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, PK monogram, Bop. 3C; Superb Virtually Mint State, quite sharply struck wi...

Lot 16 BAKTRIA Eukratides I, 171-135 BC, Obol, Diademed hd r/caps of the Dioscuri, PK monogram, Bop. 3C; Superb Virtually Mint State, quite sharply struck wi...

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240 USD (1)

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BAKTRIA, As previous but HP monogram, scarcer still, Bop. 3G; Superb Virtually Mint State, well centered, bright metal, superb detailed portrait.

Lot 17 BAKTRIA, As previous but HP monogram, scarcer still, Bop. 3G; Superb Virtually Mint State, well centered, bright metal, superb detailed portrait.

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340 USD (2)

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BAKTRIA, Eukratides I, 171-135 BC, Obol, Helmeted bust r/caps of Dioscuri, HA monograml Nice AVF, well centered, good metal with lt tone. (An F-VF wit...

Lot 18 BAKTRIA, Eukratides I, 171-135 BC, Obol, Helmeted bust r/caps of Dioscuri, HA monograml Nice AVF, well centered, good metal with lt tone. (An F-VF wit...

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65 USD (7)

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BAKTRIA, Apollodotos I, c.160-150 BC, SQUARE Drachm, Elephant r/bull r, AEF/VF, centered, well struck, bright metal.. (A F-VF realized $312 in my 1/11...

Lot 19 BAKTRIA, Apollodotos I, c.160-150 BC, SQUARE Drachm, Elephant r/bull r, AEF/VF, centered, well struck, bright metal.. (A F-VF realized $312 in my 1/11...

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240 USD (3)

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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 tone, sup...

Lot 20 BAKTRIA, Menander, 160-145 BC, Drachm, Diademed head r/Athena stg l, S7604; Choice EF, quite well struck on large flan, excellent metal with tone, sup...

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160 USD (1)

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As last but helmeted bust r, AEF, centered, well struck, good metal. (An AEF brought $161 on $300 bid in my 10/08 sale.)

Lot 21 As last but helmeted bust r, AEF, centered, well struck, good metal. (An AEF brought $161 on $300 bid in my 10/08 sale.)

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95 USD (4)

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As last but heroic bust left thrusting spear; VF, rev sl off-ctr, good metal with lt tone, very nice. (A VF+ sold for $295, CGB 4/10.)

Lot 22 As last but heroic bust left thrusting spear; VF, rev sl off-ctr, good metal with lt tone, very nice. (A VF+ sold for $295, CGB 4/10.)

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65 USD (6)

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BAKTRIA, Apollodotos II, c. 80-65 BC, Drachm, Bust r/ Athena stg l, PM monogram; Nice F, well centered with complete lgnds, good metal with lt tone. (...

Lot 23 BAKTRIA, Apollodotos II, c. 80-65 BC, Drachm, Bust r/ Athena stg l, PM monogram; Nice F, well centered with complete lgnds, good metal with lt tone. (...

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22 USD (2)

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BAKTRIA, Hermaios, c.40-1 BC, Ar Tet, Bust r/Zeus std l, S7736, EF, only sl off-ctr with few letters crowded, fully silver with sl surface disturbance...

Lot 24 BAKTRIA, Hermaios, c.40-1 BC, Ar Tet, Bust r/Zeus std l, S7736, EF, only sl off-ctr with few letters crowded, fully silver with sl surface disturbance...

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220 USD (5)

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BYZANTION 1/4 Siglos or Trihemiobol, c.340-320 BC, Cow standing on dolphin (a very common sight in Byzantion)/ millsail incuse; VF, sl off-ctr but qui...

Lot 25 BYZANTION 1/4 Siglos or Trihemiobol, c.340-320 BC, Cow standing on dolphin (a very common sight in Byzantion)/ millsail incuse; VF, sl off-ctr but qui...

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100 USD (5)

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CAPPADOCIA, Ariarathes V, 163-130 BC, Drachm, Bust r/ Athena stg l, date RY 33; Choice VF, well centered on large flan, good metal, strong portrait. (...

Lot 26 CAPPADOCIA, Ariarathes V, 163-130 BC, Drachm, Bust r/ Athena stg l, date RY 33; Choice VF, well centered on large flan, good metal, strong portrait. (...

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120 USD (4)

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CAPPADOCIA, Ariarathes IX, 101-87 BC, Drachm, Bust r/ Athena stg l, Year 13, S7297; VF/F-VF, centered, nice strong portrait. (A VF realized $245, Vare...

Lot 27 CAPPADOCIA, Ariarathes IX, 101-87 BC, Drachm, Bust r/ Athena stg l, Year 13, S7297; VF/F-VF, centered, nice strong portrait. (A VF realized $245, Vare...

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140 USD (5)

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CAPPADOCIA, Ariobarzanes I, 95-63 BC, Drachm, aged bust r/Athena stg l, Yr KB=22, S7302; Choice VF-EF, good metal, quite well struck. Strong hair deta...

Lot 28 CAPPADOCIA, Ariobarzanes I, 95-63 BC, Drachm, aged bust r/Athena stg l, Yr KB=22, S7302; Choice VF-EF, good metal, quite well struck. Strong hair deta...

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95 USD (2)

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CARTHAGE, Æ16, 3rd cent BC, Tanit head l./Horse stg r, palm tree behind, Choice VF-EF/VF, obv well centered, rev nrly so, glossy dark brown patina, he...

Lot 29 CARTHAGE, Æ16, 3rd cent BC, Tanit head l./Horse stg r, palm tree behind, Choice VF-EF/VF, obv well centered, rev nrly so, glossy dark brown patina, he...

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220 USD (5)

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CELTIC, BRITAIN, Cantii, Thurrock, Cast, head l./bull butting, very crude degraded work, probably VF for this. Darkish brown. (Better than a "Near VF"...

Lot 30 CELTIC, BRITAIN, Cantii, Thurrock, Cast, head l./bull butting, very crude degraded work, probably VF for this. Darkish brown. (Better than a "Near VF"...

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85 USD (6)

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CHERRONESOS, Hemidrachm, 400-350 BC, Lion forepart r, looking back/ quadripartite with wreath & pellet; VF, a little off-ctr with part of lion's mane ...

Lot 31 CHERRONESOS, Hemidrachm, 400-350 BC, Lion forepart r, looking back/ quadripartite with wreath & pellet; VF, a little off-ctr with part of lion's mane ...

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75 USD (14)

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EGYPT, Pharaoh Nektanebo II, 361-343 BC, Æ14, Leaping ram/scales, 2 pellets in center; F+, rev sl off-ctr, medium brown, a little rough. The only non-...

Lot 32 EGYPT, Pharaoh Nektanebo II, 361-343 BC, Æ14, Leaping ram/scales, 2 pellets in center; F+, rev sl off-ctr, medium brown, a little rough. The only non-...

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125 USD (3)

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EGYPT, Ptolemy II, 285-246 BC, Æ30, Zeus Ammon head r/Eagle stg l, Theta betw legs, Svor 465; F+, dark brownish-green patina with pale earthen hilight...

Lot 33 EGYPT, Ptolemy II, 285-246 BC, Æ30, Zeus Ammon head r/Eagle stg l, Theta betw legs, Svor 465; F+, dark brownish-green patina with pale earthen hilight...

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110 USD (7)

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EGYPT, Cleopatra VII, 51-30 BC, Æ13 of Paphos, her head r/cornucopiae; F, dark brown patina, somewhat off-ctr, the obv to bottom, crowding the bottom ...

Lot 34 EGYPT, Cleopatra VII, 51-30 BC, Æ13 of Paphos, her head r/cornucopiae; F, dark brown patina, somewhat off-ctr, the obv to bottom, crowding the bottom ...

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160 USD (5)

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ELYMAIS, Kamnaskires V, c. 54-32 BC, Ar Tet, Bearded bust l., star above anchor/ lgnd & bearded bust l, lgnd around, GIC-5884 (£250); VF, nrly centere...

Lot 35 ELYMAIS, Kamnaskires V, c. 54-32 BC, Ar Tet, Bearded bust l., star above anchor/ lgnd & bearded bust l, lgnd around, GIC-5884 (£250); VF, nrly centere...

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120 USD (1)

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ELYMAIS, Orodes I, Æ Drachm, Bust l./ Artemis bust r, cornucopiae behind, cross in front, as GIC-5894 (scarce!) but not listed with cross; VF, centere...

Lot 36 ELYMAIS, Orodes I, Æ Drachm, Bust l./ Artemis bust r, cornucopiae behind, cross in front, as GIC-5894 (scarce!) but not listed with cross; VF, centere...

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32 USD (2)

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ELYMAIS, Phraates, Æ Drachm, GIC-5902, Bust l./ dashes; Nice VF, medium brown, bold features. Ex Pars Coins as Choice EF. (A VF brought $120, Peus 4/1...

Lot 37 ELYMAIS, Phraates, Æ Drachm, GIC-5902, Bust l./ dashes; Nice VF, medium brown, bold features. Ex Pars Coins as Choice EF. (A VF brought $120, Peus 4/1...

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30 USD (6)

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

Lot 38 ELYMAIS, Orodes II, Æ Drachm, GIC-5905, Facg bust/ dashes; EF, sharp face, medium brown. Exceptional. (A VF [I grade AVF] sold for $130, Pegasi 11/09....

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60 USD (6)

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ELYMAIS, Orodes III, Æ Drachm, GIC-5910, Facg bust/ dashes, EF, medium brown. Very unusual piece with elongated face having four clear & widely separa...

Lot 39 ELYMAIS, Orodes III, Æ Drachm, GIC-5910, Facg bust/ dashes, EF, medium brown. Very unusual piece with elongated face having four clear & widely separa...

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GELA, Æ14, c.315-310 BC, Demeter hd facg sl rt/Gelas head l, VF/F+, centered, darkish greenish patina, obv face fully clear. (A VF brought $466, Peus ...

Lot 40 GELA, Æ14, c.315-310 BC, Demeter hd facg sl rt/Gelas head l, VF/F+, centered, darkish greenish patina, obv face fully clear. (A VF brought $466, Peus ...

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36 USD (2)

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HERAKLEIA, Stater, 370-281 BC, Athena head r, Skylla on helmet, K behind/ Herakles stg w/club & lion skin; VF, well centered (tho top of rev head crow...

Lot 41 HERAKLEIA, Stater, 370-281 BC, Athena head r, Skylla on helmet, K behind/ Herakles stg w/club & lion skin; VF, well centered (tho top of rev head crow...

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500 USD (5)

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HIMERA, Æ15x17, 420-408 BC, Nymph Head l, 6 pellets, IM (all clear here)/ 6 pellets in wreath, S-1110; VF, sl off-ctr, dark olive-brown patina. (A GVF...

Lot 42 HIMERA, Æ15x17, 420-408 BC, Nymph Head l, 6 pellets, IM (all clear here)/ 6 pellets in wreath, S-1110; VF, sl off-ctr, dark olive-brown patina. (A GVF...

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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 43 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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INDIA, Mauryan & Magadhan Empires, several centuries BC., Ar Punchmarked Karshapanas, 13-17 mm, LOT of 4 diff, elephant, man, sunburst, etc, decent F-...

Lot 44 INDIA, Mauryan & Magadhan Empires, several centuries BC., Ar Punchmarked Karshapanas, 13-17 mm, LOT of 4 diff, elephant, man, sunburst, etc, decent F-...

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30 USD (1)

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ISTROS, Drachm, c. 400-350 BC, 2 Male heads, left inverted/Eagle on dolphin, I below, S1669; AVF, centered, good metal, both faces clear. Some scholar...

Lot 45 ISTROS, Drachm, c. 400-350 BC, 2 Male heads, left inverted/Eagle on dolphin, I below, S1669; AVF, centered, good metal, both faces clear. Some scholar...

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205 USD (5)

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KATANE, Didrachm, 450-400 BC, Head l., fish around/ chariot, COPY!, struck, silver, VF, ltly toned, nice.

Lot 46 KATANE, Didrachm, 450-400 BC, Head l., fish around/ chariot, COPY!, struck, silver, VF, ltly toned, nice.

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26 USD (5)

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KRAGOS, Lycian League Hemidrachm, c.48-42 BC, Apollo head r/Lyre & K-P, no symbols, in incuse square; Choice VF-EF, rev somewhat off-ctr to top but co...

Lot 47 KRAGOS, Lycian League Hemidrachm, c.48-42 BC, Apollo head r/Lyre & K-P, no symbols, in incuse square; Choice VF-EF, rev somewhat off-ctr to top but co...

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130 USD (8)

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KYDONIA (Crete), 1/2 Stater, 320-270 BC, Nymph head left/Kydon stringing bow, as S3249 (Head rt, £1400), F, nrly centered on sl ragged flan, surfaces ...

Lot 48 KYDONIA (Crete), 1/2 Stater, 320-270 BC, Nymph head left/Kydon stringing bow, as S3249 (Head rt, £1400), F, nrly centered on sl ragged flan, surfaces ...

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240 USD (2)

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LARANDA, Obol, c. 324-323 BC, Baal std l/wolf forepart r, crescent above; VF typically somewhat crude strike but rather better than usual, good metal ...

Lot 49 LARANDA, Obol, c. 324-323 BC, Baal std l/wolf forepart r, crescent above; VF typically somewhat crude strike but rather better than usual, good metal ...

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45 USD (2)

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LARISSA, Æ19, Hd of Nymph Larissa facg 3/4 left/ horseman rt; AVF, centered, brown patina, good clear face. Ex-BCD collection with his personal tag. (...

Lot 50 LARISSA, Æ19, Hd of Nymph Larissa facg 3/4 left/ horseman rt; AVF, centered, brown patina, good clear face. Ex-BCD collection with his personal tag. (...

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55 USD (6)

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LESBOS, 1/12 Stater or Diobol, 1.02 gram, 9 mm, c.500-450 BC, 2 boar heads face-to-face/incuse square, F-VF, centered & clear, decent metal with lt to...

Lot 51 LESBOS, 1/12 Stater or Diobol, 1.02 gram, 9 mm, c.500-450 BC, 2 boar heads face-to-face/incuse square, F-VF, centered & clear, decent metal with lt to...

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50 USD (3)

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LYDIAN Kingdom, Croesos, 556-541 BC, 1/12 Stater, Lion & bull foreparts confronted/incuse punch; VF, centered, good metal with tone, both heads quite ...

Lot 52 LYDIAN Kingdom, Croesos, 556-541 BC, 1/12 Stater, Lion & bull foreparts confronted/incuse punch; VF, centered, good metal with tone, both heads quite ...

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130 USD (2)

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MACEDON, Alexander the Great, 336-323 BC, Tet, Lampsakos, Herakles hd r/ Zeus std l, Demeter at left, Pr.1355c; VF/F+, corroded/chipped spot at rev ed...

Lot 53 MACEDON, Alexander the Great, 336-323 BC, Tet, Lampsakos, Herakles hd r/ Zeus std l, Demeter at left, Pr.1355c; VF/F+, corroded/chipped spot at rev ed...

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150 USD (2)

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MACEDON, Antigonos Gonatas, 277-239 BC, Æ19, Athena hd r/Pan erecting trophy; AVF, centered, medium brown patina. (An F-VF realized $56 on $65 bid in ...

Lot 54 MACEDON, Antigonos Gonatas, 277-239 BC, Æ19, Athena hd r/Pan erecting trophy; AVF, centered, medium brown patina. (An F-VF realized $56 on $65 bid in ...

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45 USD (9)

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MAGNESIA ad Sipylum, Pseudo-autonomous, 3rd cent AD, Æ14, Tyche hd r/ tripod, Nice VF, centered, darkish olive patina with sl hilighting, strong detai...

Lot 55 MAGNESIA ad Sipylum, Pseudo-autonomous, 3rd cent AD, Æ14, Tyche hd r/ tripod, Nice VF, centered, darkish olive patina with sl hilighting, strong detai...

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45 USD (5)

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MASSALIA, Obol, River god head l./MA in 4-spoke wheel; F-VF, technically better but some crudeness, obv off-ctr to left, head complete. Good metal wih...

Lot 56 MASSALIA, Obol, River god head l./MA in 4-spoke wheel; F-VF, technically better but some crudeness, obv off-ctr to left, head complete. Good metal wih...

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30 USD (5)

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METAPONTUM, Stater, 510-470 BC, Barley grain, META rt/Barley ear incuse, broad flan 23 mm, HGC 1028; in NGC slab as CH VF, surprisingly conservative, ...

Lot 57 METAPONTUM, Stater, 510-470 BC, Barley grain, META rt/Barley ear incuse, broad flan 23 mm, HGC 1028; in NGC slab as CH VF, surprisingly conservative, ...

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440 USD (2)

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METAPONTUM, Æ16, c.300-250 BC, Apollo hd l, grain ear, tripod rt, HN Italy 1675; VF-EF/F, somewhat off-ctr, brown patina, obv nice with only slightest...

Lot 58 METAPONTUM, Æ16, c.300-250 BC, Apollo hd l, grain ear, tripod rt, HN Italy 1675; VF-EF/F, somewhat off-ctr, brown patina, obv nice with only slightest...

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90 USD (5)

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MILETOS, 1/12 Stater, 6th cent BC, Lion head right/star pattern in square, S3533 (£75); AEF, well centered & detailed, only faintly grainy. Scarcer wi...

Lot 59 MILETOS, 1/12 Stater, 6th cent BC, Lion head right/star pattern in square, S3533 (£75); AEF, well centered & detailed, only faintly grainy. Scarcer wi...

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95 USD (2)

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NABATAEA, Aretas IV & Queen Shaqilath, 9 BC - 40 AD, Æ18, Conjoined heads r/crossed cornucopiae & lgnds, GIC-5699; Choice AEF, nrly centered, dark gre...

Lot 60 NABATAEA, Aretas IV & Queen Shaqilath, 9 BC - 40 AD, Æ18, Conjoined heads r/crossed cornucopiae & lgnds, GIC-5699; Choice AEF, nrly centered, dark gre...

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160 USD (3)

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NABATAEA, Rabbel II & Queen Gamilath, 70-106 AD, Æ16, Conjoined heads r/ crossed cornucopiae & lgnd, GIC-5706; F, unround flan, dark brown patina with...

Lot 61 NABATAEA, Rabbel II & Queen Gamilath, 70-106 AD, Æ16, Conjoined heads r/ crossed cornucopiae & lgnd, GIC-5706; F, unround flan, dark brown patina with...

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36 USD (6)

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NEAPOLIS Didrachm, c. 320-300 BC, Nymph hd r, grapes behind/Nike above man-headed bull rt, Pi below, Choice VF+/AVF, well centered, excellent bright m...

Lot 62 NEAPOLIS Didrachm, c. 320-300 BC, Nymph hd r, grapes behind/Nike above man-headed bull rt, Pi below, Choice VF+/AVF, well centered, excellent bright m...

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420 USD (5)

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PANTIKAPAION, Æ17, 4th-3rd cent BC, Pan head l./Head of bull l.; VF, centered on irregular flan, looks like piece broken off from edge but struck that...

Lot 63 PANTIKAPAION, Æ17, 4th-3rd cent BC, Pan head l./Head of bull l.; VF, centered on irregular flan, looks like piece broken off from edge but struck that...

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80 USD (9)

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PARTHIA, Mithradates I, 185-170 BC, Drachm, Sell. 10.1, bust in bashliq/archer std r; AVF/VF+, nrly centered, well struck for this, bright metal, obv ...

Lot 64 PARTHIA, Mithradates I, 185-170 BC, Drachm, Sell. 10.1, bust in bashliq/archer std r; AVF/VF+, nrly centered, well struck for this, bright metal, obv ...

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110 USD (4)

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PARTHIA, Mithradates I, Drachm, Sell. 11.1, bust l/Archer std r, AEF/EF, obv sl off-ctr on large flan, minor crudeness, rev well centered & unusually ...

Lot 65 PARTHIA, Mithradates I, Drachm, Sell. 11.1, bust l/Archer std r, AEF/EF, obv sl off-ctr on large flan, minor crudeness, rev well centered & unusually ...

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170 USD (2)

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PARTHIA, Mithradates II, 121-91 BC, Æ18 Tetrachalkon, Bust l./Pegasos flying r, Sell.27.7, Choice VF, glossy dark greenish patina, full clear rev lgnd...

Lot 66 PARTHIA, Mithradates II, 121-91 BC, Æ18 Tetrachalkon, Bust l./Pegasos flying r, Sell.27.7, Choice VF, glossy dark greenish patina, full clear rev lgnd...

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PARTHIA, Mithradates II, Drachm, Sellw.28.1, Choice EF, well centered & struck, portrait quite sharply detailed, dark original patina. (An AEF brought...

Lot 67 PARTHIA, Mithradates II, Drachm, Sellw.28.1, Choice EF, well centered & struck, portrait quite sharply detailed, dark original patina. (An AEF brought...

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110 USD (2)

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PARTHIA, Mithradates III (formerly known as Orodes I), Drachm, Sellw.31.6, Mint State, obv well centered & sharply detailed, rev sl off-ctr & somewhat...

Lot 68 PARTHIA, Mithradates III (formerly known as Orodes I), Drachm, Sellw.31.6, Mint State, obv well centered & sharply detailed, rev sl off-ctr & somewhat...

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100 USD (1)

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PARTHIA, Orodes II, Drachm, Sell. 48.11, Choice VF-EF, well centered & struck, excellent metal with lovely toning. Note unusually large sea horse on o...

Lot 69 PARTHIA, Orodes II, Drachm, Sell. 48.11, Choice VF-EF, well centered & struck, excellent metal with lovely toning. Note unusually large sea horse on o...

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120 USD (3)

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PARTHIA, Phraates IV, Drachm, Sellw. 54.8, Choice EF, rev just a scootch off-ctr, quite well struck on excellent metal with pleasant tone; unusually g...

Lot 70 PARTHIA, Phraates IV, Drachm, Sellw. 54.8, Choice EF, rev just a scootch off-ctr, quite well struck on excellent metal with pleasant tone; unusually g...

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90 USD (1)

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PARTHIA, Artabanus II (Now called IV), Drachm, Sellw. 63.6, Virtually Mint, off-ctr as always, rev has sl die bulge in center, good bright silver, por...

Lot 71 PARTHIA, Artabanus II (Now called IV), Drachm, Sellw. 63.6, Virtually Mint, off-ctr as always, rev has sl die bulge in center, good bright silver, por...

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50 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 silver...

Lot 72 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 silver...

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170 USD (5)

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PARTHIA, Gotarzes II, Drachm, Sell.65.33 (no wart visible but identifiable by lgnd), EF, obv somewhat off-ctr as always, well struck with sharp portra...

Lot 73 PARTHIA, Gotarzes II, Drachm, Sell.65.33 (no wart visible but identifiable by lgnd), EF, obv somewhat off-ctr as always, well struck with sharp portra...

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80 USD (4)

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PARTHIA, Meherdates (a/k/a Vonones II), c.51 AD, Drachm, Sell. 67.1, Facing bust betw stars/Archer std r; Choice EF, usual low obv centering, quite sh...

Lot 74 PARTHIA, Meherdates (a/k/a Vonones II), c.51 AD, Drachm, Sell. 67.1, Facing bust betw stars/Archer std r; Choice EF, usual low obv centering, quite sh...

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170 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 75 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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110 USD (2)

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PARTHIA, Artabanus III, Drachm, Sell.74.6, EF, usual low obv centering, portrait fully sharp, good metal. Very scarce issue. (A VF brought $347, Kunke...

Lot 76 PARTHIA, Artabanus III, Drachm, Sell.74.6, EF, usual low obv centering, portrait fully sharp, good metal. Very scarce issue. (A VF brought $347, Kunke...

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95 USD (2)

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PARTHIA, Pakoros I (former Vologases III), 105-147 AD, Drachm, Sel. 78.5, Line as seat below archer, EF, Obv nrly centered, rev sl off-ctr, bright met...

Lot 77 PARTHIA, Pakoros I (former Vologases III), 105-147 AD, Drachm, Sel. 78.5, Line as seat below archer, EF, Obv nrly centered, rev sl off-ctr, bright met...

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75 USD (5)

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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 78 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, Æ17, Dichalkon, Sel. 84.44, F-VF, good olive patina, strong features. Ex Pars as Ch. VF. (Same var., VF [I grade F-...

Lot 79 PARTHIA, Vologases IV, 147-191 AD, Æ17, Dichalkon, Sel. 84.44, F-VF, good olive patina, strong features. Ex Pars as Ch. VF. (Same var., VF [I grade F-...

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80 USD (3)

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PARTHIA, Osroes II, Drachm, Sellw. 85.3, EF, only sl off-ctr, bold obv, rev less crude than usual, good metal, medium tone. (An EF brought $283, Rauch...

Lot 80 PARTHIA, Osroes II, Drachm, Sellw. 85.3, EF, only sl off-ctr, bold obv, rev less crude than usual, good metal, medium tone. (An EF brought $283, Rauch...

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55 USD (1)

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PARTHIA, Vologases VI, 208-28 AD, Drachm, Sell. 88.18 Choice EF, obv centered & sharply struck, rev somewhat off-ctr but less crude than usual; excell...

Lot 81 PARTHIA, Vologases VI, 208-28 AD, Drachm, Sell. 88.18 Choice EF, obv centered & sharply struck, rev somewhat off-ctr but less crude than usual; excell...

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70 USD (3)

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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 82 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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195 USD (1)

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PERGAMON, Æ18, 200-133 BC, Athena head r/trophy, VF/F-VF, obv sl off-ctr, head complete, smooth dark green patina with hilighting, rev lgnd fully clea...

Lot 83 PERGAMON, Æ18, 200-133 BC, Athena head r/trophy, VF/F-VF, obv sl off-ctr, head complete, smooth dark green patina with hilighting, rev lgnd fully clea...

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17 USD (3)

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PERSIA, Siglos, c. 450-330 BC, King kneeling rt w/dagger & bow/punchmk; S4683; AF, nrly centered on narrow thick flan, most of figure clear, good meta...

Lot 84 PERSIA, Siglos, c. 450-330 BC, King kneeling rt w/dagger & bow/punchmk; S4683; AF, nrly centered on narrow thick flan, most of figure clear, good meta...

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45 USD (8)

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PERSIS, Napad (or Kapat, or Pupik), 1st cent AD, Obol, Bust left in tiara/bust l; Alr. 614; Nice VF-EF, good strike for this with strong portraits, ni...

Lot 85 PERSIS, Napad (or Kapat, or Pupik), 1st cent AD, Obol, Bust left in tiara/bust l; Alr. 614; Nice VF-EF, good strike for this with strong portraits, ni...

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PERSIS, Artaxerxes IV, c. 200 AD, Drachm, 19 mm, Bust l., monogram/Bust l., mural crown, Alr. 651; Choice EF, centered, well struck with both portrait...

Lot 86 PERSIS, Artaxerxes IV, c. 200 AD, Drachm, 19 mm, Bust l., monogram/Bust l., mural crown, Alr. 651; Choice EF, centered, well struck with both portrait...

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160 USD (3)

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PHISTELIA, Obol, 325-275 BC, Nymph head facg 3/4 left/lion l., coiled snake below; F-VF, rev sl off-ctr, decent metal, face visible. (A VF realized $5...

Lot 87 PHISTELIA, Obol, 325-275 BC, Nymph head facg 3/4 left/lion l., coiled snake below; F-VF, rev sl off-ctr, decent metal, face visible. (A VF realized $5...

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65 USD (9)

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PHOKIS, Obol, c.478-460 BC, Facg bull head/boar forepart rt in incuse square; VF, obv centered a little low, unround flan, darkish patina. Much detail...

Lot 88 PHOKIS, Obol, c.478-460 BC, Facg bull head/boar forepart rt in incuse square; VF, obv centered a little low, unround flan, darkish patina. Much detail...

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60 USD (1)

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RHODES, Drachm, 166-88 BC, Helios head r/Rose in incuse square, Magistrate Agemaxos (rare); VF/AVF, obv centered, rev nrly so, tiny surface faults on ...

Lot 89 RHODES, Drachm, 166-88 BC, Helios head r/Rose in incuse square, Magistrate Agemaxos (rare); VF/AVF, obv centered, rev nrly so, tiny surface faults on ...

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150 USD (9)

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SARDES, Æ14, c.133-14 BC, Apollo head r/club in wreath, AVF, rev sl off-ctr, glossy dark greenish patina. Nice. (A VF realized $120, CNG eAuc 2/22.)

Lot 90 SARDES, Æ14, c.133-14 BC, Apollo head r/club in wreath, AVF, rev sl off-ctr, glossy dark greenish patina. Nice. (A VF realized $120, CNG eAuc 2/22.)

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32 USD (6)

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SELGE, Obol, 350-300 BC, Facing Gorgon head/Athena head r, knucklebone behind; VF, obv sl off-ctr but face complete & clear; decent metal. (A GVF brou...

Lot 91 SELGE, Obol, 350-300 BC, Facing Gorgon head/Athena head r, knucklebone behind; VF, obv sl off-ctr but face complete & clear; decent metal. (A GVF brou...

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60 USD (15)

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SELINUS, Æ15 (Hemilitron), c.412-409 BC, Herakles head in lion scalp r/bow & bowcase, VF, brown patina, insignificant roughness, strong detail on head...

Lot 92 SELINUS, Æ15 (Hemilitron), c.412-409 BC, Herakles head in lion scalp r/bow & bowcase, VF, brown patina, insignificant roughness, strong detail on head...

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65 USD (2)

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SYRACUSE, Æ15x17 (Hemilitron), 415-405 BC, Nymph head l/dolphin over shell, S1187, F-VF, nrly centered on sl unround flan, darkish greenish patina, sl...

Lot 93 SYRACUSE, Æ15x17 (Hemilitron), 415-405 BC, Nymph head l/dolphin over shell, S1187, F-VF, nrly centered on sl unround flan, darkish greenish patina, sl...

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34 USD (8)

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SYRACUSE, Æ19, Hieron II, 275-215 BC, Poseidon hd l./ trident, S1223; VF, nrly centered, lt brown patina, loads of detail on head. (A VF brought $315,...

Lot 94 SYRACUSE, Æ19, Hieron II, 275-215 BC, Poseidon hd l./ trident, S1223; VF, nrly centered, lt brown patina, loads of detail on head. (A VF brought $315,...

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110 USD (5)

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SYRIA, Seleukos II, 246-226 BC, Æ19x21, Apollo head r/tripod, VF, centered on oval flan, dark brown patina with earthen hilighting, bold features. Thi...

Lot 95 SYRIA, Seleukos II, 246-226 BC, Æ19x21, Apollo head r/tripod, VF, centered on oval flan, dark brown patina with earthen hilighting, bold features. Thi...

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30 USD (4)

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SYRIA, Antiochos IV, 175-164 BC, Æ14, Head of Laodike IV rt/elephant head l., X below; VF, a touch off-ctr but heads complete, nice dark brown patina ...

Lot 96 SYRIA, Antiochos IV, 175-164 BC, Æ14, Head of Laodike IV rt/elephant head l., X below; VF, a touch off-ctr but heads complete, nice dark brown patina ...

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45 USD (3)

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SYRIA, Tryphon, 142-138 BC, Æ19, Head rt/Helmet, S7089; VF/F, minimally off-ctr, hilighted brown patina, sl roughness/crudeness mainly on rev, good po...

Lot 97 SYRIA, Tryphon, 142-138 BC, Æ19, Head rt/Helmet, S7089; VF/F, minimally off-ctr, hilighted brown patina, sl roughness/crudeness mainly on rev, good po...

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26 USD (3)

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SYRIA, Cleopatra & Antiochos VIII, 121-120 BC, Tet., Conjoined heads r/Zeus std l, monograms, date BYP below, SC 2267.2a; Choice AEF/VF+, nrly centere...

Lot 98 SYRIA, Cleopatra & Antiochos VIII, 121-120 BC, Tet., Conjoined heads r/Zeus std l, monograms, date BYP below, SC 2267.2a; Choice AEF/VF+, nrly centere...

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SYRIA, Antiochos IX, 113-95 BC, Æ18, Head r/winged thunderbolt, S7170; AVF, centered, dark patina with earthen hilighting, much detail. (An AVF brough...

Lot 99 SYRIA, Antiochos IX, 113-95 BC, Æ18, Head r/winged thunderbolt, S7170; AVF, centered, dark patina with earthen hilighting, much detail. (An AVF brough...

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28 USD (5)

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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 100 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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300 USD (3)

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