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Nomos AG - Auction 32, Lot 309
The Anthony Milavic Collection of Ancient Games Coins Agonistic Tables Four-legged - seen in perspective LYDIA. Philadelphia. Julia Domna. (Bronze, 32 mm, 15.78 g, 5 h), struck under Claudius Kapitonos, archon, c. 214. IOYΛIΑ CЄBACTH Draped bust of Julia Domna to right. Rev. ЄΠ K-Λ ΚΑΠ-ΙΤΩΝ-ΟC-ΑΡΧ ΦΛ // ΦΙΛAΔЄΛΦЄΩΝ / ΝЄΩΚΟΡΩ/Ν Four legged table, shown in perspective, bearing two purses flanked by two prize crowns, each containing a palm branch; on ground below, vase containing palm bran...
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Nomos AG - Auction 32, Lot 501
Greek PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, 305-282 BC. Stater (Gold, 17 mm, 7.15 g, 12 h), struck under Magas of Kyrene, c. 300-282, Hippokrates, circa 299-294. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, with aegis tied around his neck. Rev. ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ Charioteer (Alexander the Great), holding a thunderbolt and reins, standing left in a chariot drawn by a quadriga of elephants to left; in the exergue, monogram of ΙΠΠΚΡΑ. CPE 271. Naville 242.e = Svoronos 102ζ = Weber 8232 (this coin...
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Bolaffi Spa - Auction 45, Lot 79
Monete Romane Pre-Imperiali Giulio Cesare - Denario anonimo databile agli anni 49-48 a.C. - Zecca: itinerante al seguito di Giulio Cesare - Diritto: simboli pontificali - Rovescio: elefante in cammino verso destra, calpesta un drago con la zampa anteriore destra - gr. 3,73 - Lievi debolezze di conio, q.SPL (Bab. (Julia) n. 9) (Crawf. n. 443/1) Starting price: 500 EUR...
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Bolaffi Spa - Auction 45, Lot 80
Monete Romane Pre-Imperiali Giulio Cesare - Denario anonimo databile al periodo 49-48 a.C. - Zecca: itinerante al seguito di Giulio Cesare - Diritto: simboli pontificali - Rovescio: elefante al cammino verso destra, calpesta un drago con la zampa anteriore destra - gr. 3,74 - Lieve debolezza di conio, q.SPL (Bab. (Julia) n. 9) (Crawf. n. 443/1) Starting price: 400 EUR...
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Bolaffi Spa - Auction 45, Lot 81
Monete Romane Pre-Imperiali Giulio Cesare - Denaro anonimo databile agli anni 49-48 a.C. - Zecca: itinerante al seguito di Giulio Cesare - Diritto: simboli pontificali - Rovescio: elefante in cammino verso destra, calpesta un drago con la zampa anteriore destra - gr. 3,72 - Lievemente decentrata, BB (Bab. (Julia) n. 9) (Crawf. n. 443/1) Starting price: 250 EUR...
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Bolaffi Spa - Auction 45, Lot 237
Monete Romane Imperiali Antonino Pio (138-161 d.C.) Asse databile agli anni 148-149 d.C. - Zecca: Roma - Diritto: testa laureata dell'Imperatore a destra - Rovescio: elefante in cammino verso destra - gr. 9,88 - Rovescio suggestivo e gradevole patina, SPL (Coh. n. 565) (R.I.C. III/134/862) Starting price: 200 EUR...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 177
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Demetrios I, circa 200-185 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 35 mm, 16.66 g, 12 h), Baktra. Diademed and draped bust of Demetrios I to right, wearing elephant skin headdress. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ΔHMHTPIOY Youthful Herakles, nude, standing facing, crowning himself with a wreath with his right hand and holding club and lion skin in his left; in inner left field, monogram. Bopearachchi 1B. HGC 12, 63. MIG 103b. SNG ANS 186. Lightly toned and with an impressive portrait and a p...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 209
Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, 47-46 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 4.00 g, 12 h), with M. Eppius, legatus. Military mint moving with Scipio in Africa. Q•METEL[L] - SCIPIO•IMP Head of Africa to right, wearing elephant skin headdress; to right, stalk of grain; below, plow. Rev. LEG•F•C - EPPIVS Hercules standing facing, right hand set on his hip and leaning left on club draped with lion's skin and set on rock. Babelon (Caecilia) 50 and (Eppia) 1. Crawford 461/1. CRI 44. RBW 1605. Sydenham 105...
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection - Part 2, Lot 109
ANCIENT GREECE. INDO-GREEK KINGDOM. Apollodotos I 'Soter'. Silver drachm, circa 180-160 BC. Obv: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY ΣΩTHPOΣ, elephant, wearing string of bells, standing right; monogram below. Rev: zebu bull standing right; monogram below, Kharosthi script around. Good Very Fine; interesting flan flaw. Reference: Bopearachchi-4G; SNG ANS-337; HGC 12-119. Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection. Die Axis: 12h. Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 2.38 g. Composition: Silver. PLEASE NOTE: 20% Buyer ...
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection - Part 2, Lot 110
ANCIENT GREECE. INDO-GREEK KINGDOM. Apollodotos I 'Soter'. Silver drachm, circa 180-160 BC. Obv: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY ΣΩTHPOΣ, elephant, wearing string of bells, standing right; monogram below. Rev: zebu bull standing right; Kharosthi script around. Good Very Fine; nicely toned. Reference: Bopearachchi-4F; SNG ANS-328; HGC 12-119. Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; acquired from Den of Antiquity, 2018. Die Axis: 12h. Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 2.40 g. Composition: Silver. PLEASE NOT...
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection - Part 2, Lot 111
ANCIENT GREECE. INDO-GREEK KINGDOM. Apollodotos I 'Soter'. Silver drachm, circa 180-160 BC. Obv: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOY ΣΩTHPOΣ, elephant, wearing string of bells, standing right; monogram below. Rev: zebu bull standing right; monogram below, Kharosthi script around. Very Fine; deep tone. Reference: Bopearachchi-4A; SNG ANS-303; HGC 12-119. Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection. Die Axis: 12h. Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 1.35 g. Composition: Silver. PLEASE NOTE: 20% Buyer Premium + VAT on ...
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection - Part 2, Lot 118
ANCIENT GREECE. INDO-GREEK KINGDOM. Antialkidas 'Nikephoros'. Silver drachm, circa 130-120 BC. Obv: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΑΛΚΙΔΟΥ, diademed and draped bust right, wearing kausia. Rev: Zeus Nikephoros seated facing; forepart of elephant in left field, with trunk raised, monogram beneath throne, Kharosthi script around. About Extremely Fine. Reference: Bopearachchi-13D; SNG ANS-1098; HGC 12-259. Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; ex Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 78 (17/12/2020), lot ...
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection - Part 2, Lot 119
ANCIENT GREECE. INDO-GREEK KINGDOM. Antialkidas 'Nikephoros'. Silver drachm, circa 130-120 BC. Obv: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΑΛΚΙΔΟΥ, diademed and draped bust right, wearing kausia. Rev: Zeus Nikephoros seated facing; forepart of elephant in left field, with trunk raised, monogram beneath throne, Kharosthi script around. Extremely Fine; perfectly centred and retaining great detail. Reference: Bopearachchi-13C; SNG ANS-1095; HGC 12-259. Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; ex Roma Numis...
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection - Part 2, Lot 240
ANCIENT GREECE. PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM. Ptolemy I 'Soter' (as Satrap). Silver tetradrachm, circa 306-300 BC. Alexandria. Obv: head of deified Alexander right with horn of Ammon, wearing mitra of Dionysos, elephant headdress, and aegis around neck. Rev: Athena Alkidemos advancing right, brandishing spear and holding shield; AΛEΞANΔPOY to left, monogram and Corinthian helmet above eagle on thunderbolt to right. Good Extremely Fine; a beautiful, well-detailed example with an attractive old cabinet t...
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection - Part 2, Lot 264
ANCIENT GREECE. SELEUKID KINGDOM. Seleukos I 'Nikator'. Silver tetradrachm, circa 296-281 BC. Seleukeia on the Tigris(?). Obv: head of Zeus right, wearing laurel wreath. Rev: BΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ, Athena, brandishing spear overhead in right hand, shield on left arm, in biga of elephants right; Seleukid anchor above.Good Very Fine. Reference: Seemingly unpublished, possibly an imitation. Cf. SC-156; CNG 94, lot 721 (same obv. die); CNG MBS 72, lot 915 (same obv. die). Rarity: Exceptionally Rar...
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection - Part 2, Lot 306
ANCIENT GREECE. SELEUKIS AND PIERIA, APAMEIA. Bronze ae21, dated SE 237 = 76/5 BC. Obv: laureate head of Zeus right. Rev: ΑΠΑΜΕΙΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΙΕΡΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣVΛΟV, elephant standing right; IΛΣ (date) in right field.Extremely Fine; exhibiting great detail. Reference: HGC 9-1419; DCA-410. Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; ex Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 83 (6/5/2021), lot 350; ex Naville Numismatics Ltd, Auction 62 (13/12/2020), lot 85. Die Axis: 12h. Diameter: 21 mm. Weight: 8.87 g. Compositi...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 16
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 280-272 BC. AR Nomos (22.5mm, 6.41 g, 3h). Reduced standard. Warrior on horseback right, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third; ΓΥ to upper left, API/ΣTI/Π in three lines below / Phalanthos, nude, holding bow and arrow, riding dolphin right; below, elephant standing right. Vlasto 712; HN Italy 999. Toned, minor lamination on obverse. VF. From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Shanna Schmidt, 16 March 2020. Ex Berk BBS 179 (24 May 2012), lot...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 315
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos III 'the Great'. 222-187 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 16.86 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 56, in western Asia Minor (possibly Sardes). Struck circa 192/0-187 BC. Diademed head (Type E) right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY, elephant standing right; MH to left, IE to right. SC 987.3 corr. (control to right; same obv. die as referenced coin); HGC 9, 451a. Minor double strike on obverse with worn die, deposits on reverse. Near EF. Extremely rare, apparently the second known of this issue; a...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 362
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.83 g, 12h). Attic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 307/6 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck with tiny Δ in scales / Athena Alkidemos advancing right; to right, monogram and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 56; Svoronos 37; Zervos Issue 21, dies 304/– (unlisted obv. die); SNG Copenhagen –. To...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 363
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 15.75 g, 1h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 306-300 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck / Athena Alkidemos advancing right; small round shield to inner left; to right, helmet, ΔI, and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 74; Svoronos 176; Zervos Issue 32 (dies 53...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 364
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC, or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 15.69 g, 1h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 306-300 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck with tiny Δ in scales / Athena Alkidemos advancing right; to right, monogram, Corinthan helmet right, and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 70; Svoronos 164; Zervos Issue ...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 519
EGYPT, Alexandria. Otho. AD 69. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.62 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 69). Laureate head right; L A (date) below chin / AΛEΞAN ΔPIA, draped bust of Alexandria right, wearing elephant's skin headdress. Köln 245; Dattari (Savio) 324; K&G 18.1; RPC I 5358; Emmett 182.1 (R2). Deeply toned, minor marks and scratches, reverse die shift, reverse slightly off center. VF. An excellent example. From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 1 August 2018. Ex The Ne...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 531
EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.44 g). Dated RY 21 (AD 157/8). Laureate and draped bust right / Draped bust of Alexandria right, wearing elephant's skin headdress; L A/K (date) above. Köln 1788 var. (date arrangement); Dattari (Savio) 2131; K&G 35.728; RPC IV.4 1925; Emmett 1355.21. Toned, light roughness. Good VF. From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 43 (24 September 1997), lot 1174. Estimate: 500 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 538
EGYPT, Alexandria. Commodus. AD 177-192. BI Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 12.93 g, 11h). Dated RY 24 (AD 183/4). M A KO ANTω CЄB ЄYCЄ B, radiate head right / Commodus, in military dress, standing left, holding scepter in right hand, raising Alexandria kneeling right, wearing elephant's skin cap and holding grain ears: L/K Δ (date) across field. Cf. Emmett 2539 (RY 25 and 26, RY 24 unrecorded); otherwise, unpublished. Deeply toned, reverse deposits. VF. Spectacular radiate bust. Apparently unique. Fro...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 594
Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.90 g, 8h). Uncertain mint in northern Italy. Diademed head of Pietas right; to right, stork standing right / Elephant walking left. Crawford 374/1; Sydenham 750; Caecilia 43; RBW 1396 (this coin). Deeply toned with light iridescence, a few scratches. Good VF. Well struck for issue. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Andrew McCabe Collection (Roma E-Sale 93, 6 January 2022), lot 917; RBW Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica 63, 17 May 201...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 615
The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. April-August 49 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.83 g, 12h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent / Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex. Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49; RBW 1557. Toned, with hints of iridescence, areas of slight flatness of strike. Near EF. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Bruce R. Brace Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 90, 23 May 2012), lot 1382...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 616
The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. April-August 49 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.95 g, 2h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent / Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex. Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49; RBW 1557. Toned, light porosity, scrapes and scratches, some find patina. Near EF. From the Mesogeios Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 132 (30 May 2022), lot 445. Estimate: 750 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 731
Titus. AD 79-81. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.54 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck 1 January-30 June AD 80. Laureate head right / Elephant, wearing armor, walking left on exergual line. RIC II.1 115; RSC 303. Light iridescent toning, minor metal flaw on obverse. Superb EF. An absolutely gorgeous coin in hand. From the GS Collection. Ex Yves Gunzenreiner Collection (Leu Numismatik AG 1, 25 October 2017), lot 186; Gorny & Mosch 114 (4 March 2002), lot 260. Estimate: 1500 USD...
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VIA GmbH - Auction 4, Lot 168
Philippus II. (247-249) als Augustus, Antoninian 249, Antiochia. Av.: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, drapierte und gepanzerte Büste mit Strahlenkrone nach rechts. Rv.: AETERNITAS AVGG, Elefant mit Treiber nach links. 3,73 g. RIC IV: 246a; Cohen: 5. Sehr schön-vorzüglich Starting price: 80 EUR...
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - eLive Auction 82, Lot 4004
CELTIC COINS GALLIA TREVERI. Æs, 50/30 v. Chr., Aulus Hirtius; 2,38 g. Elefant r.//Priestergeräte. Delestrée/Tache 612; RPC 501. R Sehr schön Erworben vor 1980. Vorlage für dieses Stück war ein Denar Caesars (Crawf. 443/1). Estimate: 125 EUR...
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - eLive Auction 82, Lot 4135
ROMAN COINS MÜNZEN DER RÖMISCHEN REPUBLIK AR-Denar, 81 v. Chr., norditalische Münzstätte, Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius; 4,14 g. Pietaskopf r. mit Diadem, davor Storch//Elefant geht l. Bab. 43; BMC 43; Crawf. 374/1; Syd. 750. Feine Tönung, sehr schön Estimate: 75 EUR...
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - eLive Auction 82, Lot 4148
ROMAN COINS IMPERATORISCHE PRÄGUNGEN C. Julius Caesar, † 44 v. Chr. AR-Denar, 49 v. Chr., Lagermünzstätte; 3,54 g. Elefant r.//Priestergeräte. Bab. 9; BMC 27; Crawf. 443/1; Sear 9; Syd. 1006. Kratzer, Revers min. dezentriert, schön-sehr schön Erworben vor 1980. Die Rückseite verweist auf Caesars Amt als Pontifex maximus, die einzige offizielle Stellung, die er zu Beginn des Bürgerkrieges bekleidete. Estimate: 125 EUR...
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - eLive Auction 82, Lot 4248
ROMAN COINS MÜNZEN DER RÖMISCHEN KAISERZEIT Septimius Severus, 193-211. AR-Denar, 197, Rom; 2,79 g. Kopf r. mit Lorbeerkranz//Elefant geht r. BMC 224; Coh. 349; RIC 100. R Min. korrodiert, sonst sehr schön Estimate: 50 EUR...
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - eLive Auction 82, Lot 4259
ROMAN COINS MÜNZEN DER RÖMISCHEN KAISERZEIT Antoninus IV. Elagabal, 218-222 für Julia Paula. AR-Denar, 219/220, Rom; 3,82 g. Drapierte Büste r.//Concordia sitzt l. mit Patera, davor Stern. BMC 172; Coh. 6; RIC 211. Winz. Kratzer, gutes sehr schön Julia Paula, die Tochter des Praetorianerpräfekten Julius Paulus, war die erste Ehefrau des Elagabal. Die Ehe war vermutlich von Julia Maesa arrangiert worden und wurde mit großem Pomp gefeiert - bei den Spielen fanden zahlreiche Gladiatoren, 51 Tige...
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - eLive Auction 82, Lot 4266
ROMAN COINS MÜNZEN DER RÖMISCHEN KAISERZEIT Philippus I., 244-249. Æ-Sesterz, 248, Rom; 18,55 g. Drapierte Büste r. mit Lorbeerkranz//Elefant mit Mahout l. Coh. 18; RIC 167 a. Ovaler Schrötling, min. geglättet, sonst sehr schön Estimate: 100 EUR...
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - eLive Auction 82, Lot 4267
ROMAN COINS MÜNZEN DER RÖMISCHEN KAISERZEIT Philippus I., 244-249. Æ-Sesterz, 248, Rom; 19,51 g. Drapierte Büste r. mit Lorbeerkranz//Elefant mit Mahout l. Coh. 18; RIC 167 a. Felder min. geglättet, kl. Stempelfehler und kl. Einhieb im Randbereich des Avers, sehr schön Exemplar der Auktion Fritz Rudolf Künker 136, Osnabrück 2008, Nr. 1160. Estimate: 100 EUR...
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - eLive Auction 82, Lot 4284
ROMAN COINS MÜNZEN DER RÖMISCHEN KAISERZEIT Constantius I., 293-306. Æ-Follis, 297/298, Carthago; 9,13 g. Kopf r. mit Lorbeerkranz//Africa steht l. mit Standarte und dem Stoßzahn eines Elefanten, l. Löwe und Stier. RIC 24 a. R Gutes sehr schön/vorzüglich Erworben in den 1990er Jahren in Karlsruhe. Estimate: 75 EUR...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25185
Ancients Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.93 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. An awe-inspiring display of toning, where vivid apricot hues burst forth under the illumination of light, enhancing the coin's bright, gleaming field...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 167
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos III 'the Great'. 222-187 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 4.12 g, 12h). Apameia on the Orontes mint(?). Struck circa 212-210 BC. Diademed head (Type B) right / Elephant standing right; monogram to right. SC 1065.6; Houghton, Elephants, Type A, obv. die a2; HGC 9, 453a. Lightly toned, some light scratches, struck with worn obverse die, double struck on reverse. VF. Estimate: 150 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 244
KINGS of PARTHIA. Phriapatios. 185-170 BC. CU Chalkous (14.5mm, 2.21 g, 12h). Hekatompylos mint. Head left, wearing bashlyk / Elephant advancing right; legend above. Sellwood 8.3 (Mithradates I); Sunrise –; cf. Shore 23 (for type). Dark brown patina, a couple of edge splits. Near VF. Rare. Ex Warden Numismatics inventory 6043S6017A7. Estimate: 150 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 246
KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates II. 132-126 BC. CU Chalkous (16mm, 3.45 g, 12h). Ekbatana? mint. Diademed bust left / Elephant standing right. Sellwood 15.7; Sunrise –; Shore –. Dark green patina, earthen encrustation, cleaning marks. VF. Rare. Ex Warden Numismatics inventory 6044S1766A17. Estimate: 150 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 263
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Apollodotos I Soter. Circa 180-160 BC. AR Drachm (16x16mm, 2.36 g, 12h). Square module. Elephant standing right; (PK) monogram below / Zebu standing right; (ΔA) monogram below. Bopearachchi 4C; SNG ANS 310-6; HGC 12, 119. Iridescent toning, porosity. VF. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 264
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Apollodotos I Soter. Circa 180-160 BC. AR Drachm (16x16mm, 2.40 g, 12h). Square module. Elephant standing right; monogram below / Bopearachchi 4F; SNG ANS 328-36; HGC 12, 119. Iridescent toning, die rust. Good VF. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 265
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Apollodotos I Soter. Circa 180-160 BC. AR Drachm (17x17mm, 2.27 g, 12h). Square module. Elephant standing right; monogram below / Zebu standing right; monogram below. Bopearachchi 4G; SNG ANS 337-43; HGC 12, 119. Deposits, roughness, test cut. VF. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 279
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Antialkidas Nikephoros. Circa 130-120 BC. AR Drachm (16.5mm, 2.39 g, 12h). Diademed, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Zeus Nikephoros seated slightly left; to left, forepart of elephant left; monogram below throne. Bopearachchi 12B; SNG ANS 1072-7; HGC 12, 258. Iridescent toning, traces of die rust, slight porosity, hint of peripheral weakness. Near EF. From the Weise Collection. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 280
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Antialkidas Nikephoros. Circa 130-120 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 2.45 g, 12h). Diademed and draped bust right, wearing kausia / Zeus Nikephoros enthroned slightly left; to left, forepart of elephant left, holding wreath in trunk; monogram below throne. Bopearachchi 13D; SNG ANS 1098-1103; HGC 12, 259. In NGC encapsulation 3759751-007, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 285
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Heliokles II Dikaios. Circa 90-75 BC. Æ (21x21mm, 8.84 g, 12h). Square module. Elephant advancing right / Zebu right; monogram and Σ in exergue. Bopearachchi 8A var. (controls transposed); SNG ANS 1157; HGC 12, 383. Earthen dark brown surfaces, struck with slightly worn dies. VF. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 287
BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Zoilos II Soter. Circa 65-55 BC. Æ (26.5mm, 9.85 g, 12h). Circular module. Apollo standing right, holding bow and arrow; to left, elephant standing right above sti in Kharosthi; e in Kharosthi to right / Tripod; gi in Kharosthi to left; na in Kharosthi to right. Cf. Bopearachchi Série 6 (monograms unlisted); SNG ANS –; Zeno –; HGC 12, 469. Brown surfaces, roughness, edge flaws. VF. Extremely rare. Estimate: 200 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 296
INDIA, Post-Mauryan (Punjab). Taxila (local coinage). Circa 185-168 BC. Æ (21x14mm, 12.77 g, 12h). Horse and Elephant type. Square module. Horse prancing left; star above / Elephant right; plant to right. Pieper, Ancient 1501; AICR 1084. Brown surfaces, light porosity. VF. Rare. Estimate: 150 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 300
INDIA, Post-Mauryan (Deccan). Satavahanas (Andhras). Kausikiputra Satakarni. Circa 30-20 BC. Æ (18mm, 4.40 g, 9h). Newas-Paithan type. Elephant standing right, [trunk raised] / Bodhi Tree; taurine symbols in voids between leaves. B.U. Abels, "Two coins of Kosikiputra Satakarni," Numismatic Digest 38 (2014), 2 (this coin); cf. Pieper, Ancient 2632; cf. AICR 692; cf. Zeno 128506. Brown surfaces areas of weakness/flat strike. VF. Sx Prof. Dr. Björn-Uwe Abels Collection (Leu WebAuction 25, 11 Ma...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 307
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. CU (24mm, 8.70 g, 12h). Elephant Rider Type. Unofficial Copper Imitation. Uncertain mint. Huvishka on elephant right, holding trident and ankuśa (elephant goad) / Maostanding facing, head left, extending right hand in benediction and holding sword; tamgha to left. MK 913; ANS Kushan 1038; Donum Burns 481-5. Earthen black-green patina, slight peripheral weakness. VF. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 457
EGYPT, Alexandria. Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ Diobol (22mm, 8.01 g, 12h). Dated RY 8 (AD 75/6). Laureate head right / ΣEBAΣTOY, draped bust of Alexandria right, wearing elephant's skin headdress; L H (date) before. Köln 305; Dattari 369; K&G 20.59; RPC II 2452; Emmett 215.8. Dark brown surfaces, light porosity. VF. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 461
EGYPT, Alexandria. Trajan. AD 98-117. Æ Drachm (32.5mm, 18.13 g, 12h). Dated RY 13 (AD 109/10). Laureate bust right, drapery on both shoulders / Trajan, holding eagle-tipped scepter and branch, driving quadriga of elephants right; L IΓ (date) above. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G 27.227 var. (bust type); RPC III 4386 var. (same); Emmett 462.13 (R3). Rough brown surfaces, some find patina remaining. Fine. Extremely rare, this bust type previously unknown for the reverse. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 464
EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 19.00 g, 1h). Dated RY 7 (AD 122/3). Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder / Hadrian, holding eagle-tipped scepter and branch, driving quadriga of elephants right; L Z (date) above. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G –; RPC III 5387; Emmett 962.7 corr. (R5, described as biga). Brown surfaces, some pitting and roughness. Good Fine. Extremely rare, five known to RPC, only one illustrated. Estimate: 200 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 483
EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.37 g, 12h). Dated RY 11 (AD 231/2). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Alexandria standing facing, head left, wearing elephant's skin headdress, holding vexillum and grain ears; palm frond to left, L IA (date) to right. Köln 2465; Dattari (Savio) 4263; K&G 62.153; RPC VI Online 10517; Emmett 3088.11 (R3). Dark brown patina, patch of corrosion, light roughness. Near VF. Ex Forvm Ancient C...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 586
Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.10 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 196-197. Laureate head right / Elephant, cuirassed, walking right . RIC IV 82; RSC 348. Bright surfaces, faint hairlines. Near EF. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 600
Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.10 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 207. Laureate head right / Africa standing right, wearing elephant-skin headdress and holding snake; to right, lion standing right. RIC IV 207A; RSC 493b. Bright surfaces, hairlines on reverse. EF. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 682
Philip I. AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus (22.5mm, 4.19 g, 6h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Rome. Rome mint, 1st officina. 10th emission, AD 249. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Elephant advancing left, guided by mahout holding goad and wand. RIC IV 58; RSC 17. Toned, slightly granular surfaces, die break on reverse, struck with a worn reverse die. Good VF. Estimate: 100 USD...
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 441
Julius Caesar. Denarius; Julius Caesar; Military Mint, 49-48 BC, Denarius, 3.86g. Cr-443/1; Syd-1006; Sear, Imperators-9. Obv: Elephant r. trampling serpent, CAESAR in exergue. Rx: Pontifical emblems: ladle, sprinkler, ax with lion's head mounted on handle above blade, apex (priest's hat).Exceptional. MS Estimate: 4000 USD...
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 442
Q. Metellus Scipio. AE 15, copper, obverse brockage; Q. Metellus Scipio; 47-46 BC, Brockage, 3.40g. Crawford-459, S-1046. Elephant walking r. on one side; same elephant, but walking l. and incuse, on other side.. Fine Estimate: 285 USD...
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 497
Philip I. Antoninianus; Philip I; 244-249 AD, Rome, 248 AD, Antoninianus, 4.14g. RIC-58, C-17. Obv: IMP PHILIPPVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to r. Rx: AETERNITAS AVGG Elephant advancing l., guided by mahout holding wand in his r. hand and goad in his l.. MS Estimate: 275 USD...
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 525
Augustus, Divus. Sestertius; Augustus, Divus; Rome, Struck by Tiberius, 34-5 AD, Sestertius, 26.92g. BM-102, pl. 24.9 (obv. only, same die as ours); C-306 (15 Fr.); RIC-56. Obv: DIVO / AVGVSTO / S P Q R Radiate seated statue of Divus Augustus holding branch and scepter on car decorated with shields, drawn l. by four elephants with drivers. Rx: TI CAESAR DIVI A[VG F AVGVST P M T]R POT XXXVI around large S C.This issue doesn't often come in this quality. gVF / VF Estimate: 1500 USD...
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 578
Seleukid Empire, Antiochos VI Dionysos. AE; Seleukid Empire, Antiochos VI Dionysos; 143-142 BC, Antioch on the Orontes, AE Serrate, 6.56g. SC-2006b, SNG Spaer-1771. Obv: Radiate, diademed head r. Rx: BΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ Elephant advancing l., holding torch with raised trunk; ΣTA above palm branch to r.. VF Estimate: 100 USD...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23117
Ancients SELEUCID KINGDOM. Seleucus I Nicator (312-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 16.67 gm, 1h). NGC XF 4/5 - 2/5. Seleucia II (2nd Workshop), from ca. 296/5 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right; dotted border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ΣEΛEYKOY, Athena in car of quadriga of horned elephants right, brandishing spear in right hand, shield on left arm; anchor right above, dotted border. SC 130. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-seleucid-kingdom-seleucus-i-nicator-312-281-bc-ar-tetradrachm-25mm-166...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23123
Ancients INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Apollodotus I Soter (ca. 174-165 BC). AR Indic square drachm (15mm, 2.45 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, brushed. Indian standard. Uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ-ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ-ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ, elephant standing right, head slightly facing; KP monogram in exergue / Maharajasa Apaladatasa tradarasa (Kharosthi), zebu standing right; w in exergue. Bopearachchi 4e. HGC 12, 119 (ca. 174-165 BC). The charismatic square drachm of Apollodotus ...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23131
Ancients Titus, as Augustus (AD 79-81). AR denarius (17mm, 6h). NGC Fine. Rome, January-June AD 80. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head of Titus right / TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, cuirassed elephant advancing left. RIC II.1, 115. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-titus-as-augustus-ad-79-81-ar-denarius-17mm-6h-ngc-fine/a/61388-23131.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61388-05142024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23133
Ancients Philip I (AD 244-249). AR antoninianus (22mm, 7h). NGC Choice AU. Rome, AD 248. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip I right, seen from behind / AETERNITAS AVGG, elephant adorned with saddle cloth walking left, guided by mahout, goad in right hand, wand in left. RIC IV.III 58. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-philip-i-ad-244-249-ar-antoninianus-22mm-7h-ngc-choice-au/a/61388-23133.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61388-0514202...
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 188
ÄGYPTEN, Ptolemaios I. als Gouverneur, 323-305 v.Chr., AR Tetradrachme (319-315 v.Chr.), Alexandria. Alexanderkopf mit Elefantenhaube r. Rs.Thron. Zeus l., i.F.l. Blitzbündel. 15,72g. sehr selten, s Sear 7894, BMC 6.85.53 Var. Starting price: 900 EUR...
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 439
RÖMISCHES REICH, Septimius Severus, 193-211, AE Dupondius 194, Rom. Kopf mit Strahlenkrone r. Rs.Roma mit Elephanten-Kopfhaube r. stehend, Löwe zu Fuß. 10,98g. ss RIC 389b Starting price: 140 EUR...
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 168
Julius Caesar, 49-48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.29 mm, 3.76 g). Military mint moving with Caesar in Gallia or in Italy. CAESAR in exergue. Elephant walking to right, trampling on horned serpent or dragon raising left against it. Rev. Pontifical implements: simpulum, aspergillum, securis surmounted by wolf's head and apex (priest's cap). Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Babelon (Julia) 9. BMCRR Gaul 27. Cohen I, 49. Sear 1399. Some banker's marks. Toned. About Very Fine. From a Swiss collection...
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Eid Mar Auctions GmbH - Auction 3, Lot 370
Roman Republican Julius Caesar, 49-48 BC. AR Denarius (19 mm. 3,3 g.). Military mint travelling with Caesar. Elephant walking right, trampling on serpent, CAESAR in exergue. Rev. Sacrificial emblems: simpulum, aspergillum, securis (surmounted by wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1; BMCRR Gaul 27-30; RSC 49; RBW 1557. Nice Very Fine with a pleasant old cabinet tone. Estimate: 100 EUR Starting price: 80 EUR...
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Eid Mar Auctions GmbH - Auction 3, Lot 445
Roman Imperial Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161 AE As. (26,7 mm. 10,2 g.). 148-149, Rome. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII, laureate head right. Rev. MVNIFICENTIA AVG, cuirassed elephant standing right, COS IIII SC in two lines in exergue. RIC III 862a; BMCRE 1840. About very fine. Another rarer reverse type of this emperor. Estimate: 50 EUR Starting price: 40 EUR...
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31025
Ancients SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus I Soter (281-261 BC). AV stater (18mm, 8.51 gm, 5h). NGC Choice AU 3/5 - 2/5, scuffs. Aï Khanoum mint. Diademed head of Antiochus I right, rejuvenated and idealized, one diadem end waving upward, the other falling straight behind / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ, Apollo seated left on omphalus, testing arrow in right hand, resting left hand upon grounded bow behind; OΔ monogram in inner left field below the arrow. SC 436.1. This piece showcases a delightful youthful p...
8 May 202410,000 USD
Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31041
Ancients L. Cestius and C. Norbanus (43 BC). AV aureus (20mm, 7.96 gm, 1h). NGC Choice AU 3/5 - 4/5. Rome, ca. January-April 43 BC. Draped bust of Africa right, seen from front, wearing elephant skin headdress over helmet; large dotted border / L•CESTIVS / EX•S•C-P R / C•NORBA, curule chair with legs decorated with eagles flying right, back decorated with confronted coiled serpents; dotted border. Calicó 4 (same dies). Crawford 491/1b. Sydenham 1154. Cestia 2 and Norbana 4. Scarce. This eye-ca...
8 May 202410,000 USD
Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32086
Ancients ATTICA. Athens. Ca. 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.82 gm, 11h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, edge chip. New Style coinage, ca. 131/0 BC(?), 10th month, Antiochus, Caraichus, and Eynom-, magistrates. Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with aphlaston, Pegasus above undecorated upturned cheek flap, protomes of four horses above visor / A-ΘE / ANTI-OXOΣ / KAΡA / IXOΣ / EΥN / OM, owl standing facing on overturned amphora inscribed with I (month); eleph...
8 May 20242,600 USD
Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32175
Ancients SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus I Soter (281-261 BC). AV stater (17mm, 8.49 gm, 5h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5. Aï Khanoum mint. Diademed head of Antiochus I right, rejuvenated and idealized, one diadem end waving upward, the other falling straight behind / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ, Apollo seated left on omphalus, testing arrow in right hand, resting left hand upon grounded bow behind; OΔ in inner left field below the arrow. SC 436.1. Captivating example with charming idealized portrait on silky...
8 May 20245,500 USD
Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32186
Ancients PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, as Satrap (323-282 BC). AR tetradrachm (27mm, 15.72 gm, 1h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5, overstruck, edge chips. Ptolemaic standard, Alexandria, struck in the name of Alexander III the Great, ca. 306-300 BC, obverse die signed by the artist Δ. Diademed head of Alexander III right, wearing elephant headdress, mitra, and scaly aegis tied before neck; small Δ (artist's signature) to the right of the elephant's ear in the scales, dotted border / AΛEΞΑΝΔPOY, ...
8 May 20241,750 USD
Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32190
Ancients BACTRIAN KINGDOM. Demetrius I (ca. 200-185 BC). AR tetradrachm (34mm, 17.03 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 4/5, die shift. Diademed, draped bust of Demetrius I right, seen from side, wearing headdress composed of elephant head, ears, trunk, and tusks; dotted border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ΔHMHTPIOY, Heracles standing facing, nude, crowning himself with wreath in right hand, club cradled in left arm and draped with lion skin; ΦΔΠ monogram to inner left. Bopearachchi Série 1B. SNG ANS 186. HGC 12,...
8 May 20244,000 USD
Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32204
Ancients Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 4.07 gm, 9h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Julia 9. Charming example that is well-struck on a lustrous and peach toned flan. Ex Áureo & Calicó, Auction 258 (20 March 2014), lot 1111. https:...
8 May 20243,200 USD
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32205
Ancients Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.91 gm, 1h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 3/5, brushed, marks. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Julia 9. A expertly struck example of on sound, toned metal. Ex 51 Gallery (30 May 2014). https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-...
8 May 20243,600 USD
Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32206
Ancients Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 4.08 gm, 8h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. A charming piece with lovely toning. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-republic/ancients-julius-caesar-as-dictator-49-44-bc-ar-denarius-19mm-408-gm-8...
8 May 20242,400 USD
Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32207
Ancients Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.66 gm, 2h). NGC AU 4/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Julia 9. Well-struck example struck on a fantastically toned flan featuring dark iridescent hues throughout. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-republ...
8 May 20242,000 USD
Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32209
Ancients Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.89 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5. Military mint traveling with Caesar in northern Italy, ca. 49-48 BC. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent / Culullus, aspergillum, securis (axe surmounted by dog or wolf's head), and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Well-struck and lustrous piece. One of the most popular types Caesar minted were of an elephant stepping on a serpent, with CAESAR in the exergue. ...
8 May 20243,700 USD
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2284
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy I as satrap, 323 – 305 or King, 305 – 282. Tetradrachm struck in the name of Alexander III, Alexandria circa 306-300, AR 26 mm, 15.66 g. Diademed head of Alexander r., wearing elephant skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Athena Promachos advancing r., brandishing spear and holding shield; in field, tree monograms and eagle standing r. Svoronos 146. SNG Copenhagen 28. SNG Copenhagen 18. CPE 59. Lovely old cabinet tone, minor marks, otherwise about extrem...
8 May 20243,250 CHF
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2285
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy I as satrap, 323 – 305 or King, 305 – 282. Tetradrachm struck in the name of Alexander III, Alexandria circa 306-300, AR 28 mm, 15.71 g. Diademed head of Alexander r., wearing elephant skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Athena Promachos advancing r., brandishing spear and holding shield; in r. field, monogram and eagle. Svoronos 162 and pl. VI, 2. SNG Copenhagen 28. CPE 69. Wonderful old cabinet tone, a graffito on reverse field, otherwise extremely fine...
8 May 20241,800 CHF
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2304
Juba I, circa 60-46. Bronze circa 60-46 BC, Æ 37 mm, 11.06 g. Head of Zeus-Ammon r. Rev. 'iobai hmmlkt' in Punic Elephant standing r. MAA 35. Mazard 92. SNG Copenhagen 529. Rare. Dark tone and very fine Estimate: 200 CHF...
8 May 2024350 CHF
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2305
Juba II with Cleopatra Selene, 25 BC – AD 24. Denarius, Caesarea circa 25 BC – AD 14, AR 19 mm, 3.32 g. REX IVBA Diademed head r. Rev. Draped bust of Africa r., wearing elephant skin; in l. field, two spears. Mazard 126. MAA 70. SNG Copenhagen 554 var. (different arrangement of legend). Lovely old cabinet tone, a metal flaw on obverse, otherwise very fine / good very fine Estimate: 350 CHF...
8 May 2024800 CHF
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2344
Faustina I, wife of Antoninus Pius. Diva Faustina. Aureus after 141, AV 19 mm, 7.31 g. DIVA AVG – FAVSTINA Draped bust l. with hair waved and coiled on top of head. Rev. CONSECRATIO Faustina standing facing in quadriga galloping l., holding hasta pura, and accompanied by Sol, who leans forward, his arm outstretched toward the horses. C 167. BMC A. Pius 302. RIC A. Pius 383. Calicó 1780. Very rare. An elegant portrait of fine style and an interesting reverse composition. Good extreme...
8 May 202419,000 CHF
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1065
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138. Description As, Roma 130-133, Æ 27 mm, 12.42 g. HADRIANVS – AVG COS III P P Bare head and draped bust r. Rev. AFRIC – A Africa, wearing elephant headdress, reclining l., holding scorpion and cornucopiae; in l. field, basket of corn and in exergue, S C. Reference C 143. BMC 1712. RIC 1616. Condition In exceptional condition for the issue. A very elegant portrait of fine style ...
8 May 202411,000 CHF
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1086
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Diva Faustina I, wife of Antonius Pius. Description Sestertius, Roma after 141, Æ 31 mm, 24.78 g. DIVA FAV – STINA Draped bust r. hair coiled on top of head. Rev. AETERNITAS Faustina seated l. holding sceptre in car drawn l. by two elephants with riders. In exergue, S C. Reference C 57 BMC A. Pius 241 RIC Antoninus Pius 1113 Condition Very rare. A very pleasant olive green-brown patina, reverse legend...
8 May 20243,000 CHF
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1109
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Septimius Severus, 193 – 211. Description Sestertius, Roma 194, Æ 29 mm, 22.41 g. L SEPT SEV PE – RT AVG IMP III Laureate bust r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. AF[R] – ICA S – C Africa, wearing elephant-skin headdress, standing r., holding corn-ears in fold of robe; at her feet, lion. Reference C 28 BMC 504 RIC 668 Condition A portrait of usually fine style and a wonderful enamel-like dark green pat...
8 May 20249,000 CHF
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 98
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic. C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius. Denarius 125, AR 17 mm, 3.94 g. Head of Roma r., wearing Phrygian helmet; below chin, * and behind, ROMA. Rev. Jupiter, crowned by Victory, in biga of elephants l., holding thunderbolt in l. hand and reins in r.; in exergue, C·METELLVS. Babelon Caecilia 14. Sydenham 485. RBW 1085. Crawford 269/1. In exceptional condition for the issue. Good extremely fine Ex M&M Numismatics III, 2000, 269 and Tkalec 9 May ...
7 May 20247,000 CHF
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 204
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic. M. Caecilius Metellus. Denarius 82-80, AR 18 mm, 3.95g. ROMA Head of Apollo r.; hair tied with band; below chin, *. Rev. M·METELLVS·Q·F Macedonian shield decorated with elephant's head; all within laurel wreath. Babelon Caecilia 30. Sydenham 719. RBW 1389. Crawford 369/1. Rare. A lovely portrait struck in high relief and with a lovely light tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc Ex NAC sale 51, 2009, 26. Estimate: 1500 CHF...
7 May 20243,000 CHF
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 207
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. Denarius 81, AR 18 mm, 3.95 g. Head of Pietas r.; before, stork. Rev. Elephant l.; in exergue, Q C M P I. Babelon Caecilia 43. Sydenham 750. RBW 1396. Crawford 374/1. Perfectly centred and extremely fine Ex Astarte sale XX, 2009, 99. Estimate: 500 CHF...
7 May 2024650 CHF
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 331
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic. C. Iulius Caesar. Denarius, mint moving with Caesar 49-48, AR 18 mm, 3.79 g. Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex. Rev. Elephant r., trampling dragon; in exergue, CAESAR. Babelon Julia 9. C 9. Sydenham 1006. Sear Imperators 9. RBW 1557. Crawford 443/1. Perfectly struck and centred on a very large flan and with a lovely iridescent tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc Ex NGSA sale 4, 2006, 139. Estimate: 2500 CHF...
7 May 20245,500 CHF
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 353
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. Denarius, Africa 47-46, AR 17 mm, 4.11 g. Q·METEL Laureate head of Jupiter r.; below, PIVS. Rev. SCIPIO Elephant r.; in exergue, IMP. Babelon Caecilia 47. Sydenham 1046. Sear Imperators 45. RBW 1601. Crawford 459/1. Lovely iridescent tone and extremely fine Ex NAC 2, 1990, 445 and Tkalec 9 May 2005, 239 sales. Estimate: 800 CHF...
7 May 2024850 CHF
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 356
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic. Q. Metellus Scipio and Eppius Legatus. Denarius, Africa 47-46, AR 18 mm, 3.89 g. Q·METELL – SCIPIO·IMP Laureate head of Africa r., wearing elephant skin headdress; in r. field, ear of corn and below, plough. Rev. EPPIVS – LEG·F·C Hercules standing facing with r. hand on hip and resting l. on club draped with lion's skin. Babelon Caecilia 50 and Eppia 1. Sydenham 1051. Sear Imperators 44. RBW 1605. Crawford 461/1. Rare. Good extremely fin...
7 May 20241,000 CHF
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 357
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic. Q. Metellus Scipio and Eppius Legatus. Denarius, Africa 47-46, AR 17 mm, 4.02 g. Q·METELL – SCIPIO·IMP Laureate head of Africa r., wearing elephant skin headdress; in r. field, ear of corn and below, plough. Rev. EPPIVS – LEG·F·C Hercules standing facing with r. hand on hip and resting l. on club draped with lion's skin. Babelon Caecilia 50 and Eppia 1. Sydenham 1051. Sear Imperators 44. RBW 1605. Crawford 461/1. Rare. Almost invisible ...
7 May 20241,000 CHF
Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 168
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, ASIEN, SELEUKIDISCHES KÖNIGREICH ANTIOCHOS III. DER GROSSE. 223-187, Unbestimmte Münzstätte (Apamea?).Drachme. Kopf mit Diadem r. Rs: Elephant r. Monogramm. Houghton/Lorber, SC 1065, 6. 4.11g, Vs. hohes Relief. Schöne Tönung. vz-ss/vz Estimate: 480 EUR...
7 May 2024Unsold 
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 188
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, ASIEN, BAKTRIEN DEMETRIOS. 205-171, Panjhir.Obol. Drapierte Büste mit Elephantenkopfschmuck r. Rs: Herakles steht frontal, in der Linken Keule und Löwenfell, mit der Rechten bekränzt er sich selbst. Monogramm. MIG 105e. 0.67g, Schöne Tönung. ss-vz Estimate: 320 EUR...
7 May 2024Unsold 
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