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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 128
KINGS OF ARMENIA. Tigranes the Younger, 77/6-66 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 16.18 g, 1 h), Tigranokerta (?), circa 71/0-69/8. Draped bust of Tigranes the Younger to right, wearing five-pointed tiara decorated with a comet star. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ - TIΓPANOY Eutychides' Tyche of Antiochia, turreted and veiled, seated right on rock, holding long palm frond in her right hand; below, river-god Orontes swimming right; in field to right, Π; in exergue, in small letters, ΔHMO; all within wreath. Kovac... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 172
KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates I, 165-132 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 15.54 g, 1 h), Seleukeia on the Tigris, SE 173 = 140/39 BC. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates I to right. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ / MEΓAΛOY - APΣAKOY / ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ Herakles standing left, holding skyphos in his right hand and club and lion skin in his left; in outer field to left, monogram; in exergue, ΓΟΡ (date). Sellwood 13.3. Shore 36. Sunrise 261. Rare. A very attractive example with an exceptional portrait. Tiny marks and... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 173
KINGS OF PARTHIA. Phraates III, circa 70/69-58/7 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 4.08 g, 12 h), Mithradatkart. Diademed and draped facing bust of Phraates III, wearing necklace with medallion. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ / MEΓAΛOY - APΣAKOY - [ΘE]OΠATPOΣ / EYEPΓETOY - E-ΠIΦANOYΣ / K/AI ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 35.5 corr. ('Darius?'). Shore 166. Sunrise 328 var. (differing monogram). Boldly struck in high relief with a wonderful facing portrai... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 176
BAKTRIA, Local Issues. Sophytos, circa 270s or 240s-230s BC. Didrachm (Silver, 22 mm, 7.87 g, 6 h), Attic standard, uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Male head to right, wearing laureate and crested Attic helmet, cheek guards lowered and decorated with wings; on neck truncation, M. Rev. ΣΩΦYΤΟΥ Rooster standing right; above, kerykeion. Bopearachchi, Sophytes 3A and pl. I, 2. HGC 12, -. Jansari - (O1/-). MGI -. SNG ANS -. Very rare. A spectacular example of this intriguing issue, with a superb... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 223
Mark Antony, 44-30 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.90 g, 3 h), Antiochia on the Orontes or a military mint travelling with Canidius Crassus in Armenia, 37. ANTONIVS•AVGVR•COS•DES•ITER•ET•TERT Bare head of Mark Antony to right. Rev. IMP• - TERTIO - •III• - VIR•R•P•C Seven-pointed Armenian tiara to right, decorated with three stars; behind, crossed bow and arrow. Babelon (Antonia) 94. Crawford 539/1. CRI 297. RBW 1828. Sydenham 1205. Perfectly centered and with an exceptional rendering of the Arm... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 235
Nero, 54-68. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 35 mm, 26.78 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 64-65. NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Laureate head of Nero to left. Rev. S - C Triumphal arch, showing the front, with a wreath hung across it, surmounted by the emperor in facing quadriga, accompanied by Pax and Victory and flanked by two soldiers; statue of Mars in side niche; the faces and plinths of the arch are ornamented with elaborate reliefs. BMC 188. CBN 292. Cohen 306. RIC 148. WCN 117. A lovely co... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 275
Septimius Severus, 193-211. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 7.09 g, 11 h), Laodicea ad Mare (?), 201. L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, seen from behind. Rev. COS II P P Victory advancing left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm over her left shoulder. Biaggi 1067 (this coin). BMC 655 note. Calicó 2443 (this coin illustrated). Cohen -. RIC 503b. Very rare and with a fine pedigree. A few light marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 386
KINGS of PARTHIA. Arsakes I. 247-211 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 4.19 g, 11h). Hekatompylos mint. Head left, wearing bashlyk / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on backless throne, holding bow; A to right. Sellwood 5.1 (Arsakes II); A&S Type 5, 11 (Arsakes II; same dies); Sunrise 240; Shore 3 (Arsakes II). Iridescent toning, obverse struck with worn die. EF.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 123 (33 May 2023), lot 297.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 387
KINGS of PARTHIA. Mithradates I. 165-132 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 15.34 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Struck circa 141/0 BC. Diademed and draped bust right, within bead-and-reel border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓ AΛO Y APΣA KOY ΦIΛEΛΛH NOΣ, diademed and beardless young Herakles standing left, holding skyphos in extended right hand and cradling club in lion skin-draped left arm; monogram in exergue. Sellwood 13.2; Sunrise 260; Shore 35. Toned with iridescence, slight porosity and hint of double st... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 409
INDO-PARTHIANS, Early Period. Arsakes Theos. Late 2nd-1st century BC. CU Drachm (17x17mm, 4.42 g, 3h). Square module. Horse standing right with left foreleg raised; U to right / Bow-in-bowcase; uncertain symbols to left and right. 12.1D; Zeno 184842. Earthen dark green patina, area of red, traces of cleaning marks. VF. Extremely rare.
From the Robert J. Weinstein Collection.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 410
INDO-PARTHIANS, Aria or Sakastann. Cheiroukes. Satrap of Marsakes, mid to late 1st century BC. Æ Drachm (17mm, 3.27 g, 6h). Draped bust left, wearing Parthian-style tiara with ear flap / [X]ЄIPOY/KOY HAPO/AKOY CA[T]/PAΠOY (quadrate Os and Ps) in four lines. Senior 190.2D; Alram 1270; MIG Type 1079; CNG 63, lot 883; cf. J. Rosenfeld, The Dynastic Art of the Kushans, pl. XVI, 2 (for seal with inscription MAPΣAKOY). Rough brown and green patina. Near VF.
From the Robert J. Weinstein Collection.... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 411
INDO-PARTHIANS, Aria or Margiana. Tanlis Mardates. Mid-late 1st century BC. Æ Drachm (21mm, 3.08 g, 12h). Countermarked Mithradatkart mint drachm of Phraates IV (Sellwood type 54.8). Diademed bust left; star in crescent to left; to right, eagle flying left, crowning Phraates with wreath; c/m: head left, TAИ ΛHC around; all within incuse / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Senior 195.7D; cf. HGC 12, p. 197 ([first example] for c/m). Iridescent toning, c... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 506
MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Ma'nu VIII, Philoromaios, with Lucilla. Augusta, AD 164-182. AR Drachm (18.5mm, 3.51 g, 6h). Struck circa AD 167-169. Diademed and draped bust of Lucilla right / Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond. RPC IV.3 9619. Toned, light porosity. VF. Extremely rare, the second known.
Edessa was the capital of the client state of Osrhoene and became a Roman colony in the first century BC. While it aided Rome in their campaigns against the Parthians on several occasio... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 625
The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Summer 42 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.60 g, 6h). Military mint traveling with Brutus and Cassius, probably at Sardis; M. Servilius, legatus. Laureate head of Libertas right / Helmeted and cuirassed trophy with two spears and shield. Crawford 505/5; CRI 207; Sydenham –; RSC 9a; RBW 1776. Toned, lustrous, light porosity, flan crack. Good VF. Extremely rare.
C. Cassius Longinus was one of the principal conspirators against Julius Caesar. Following the assassin... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 650
Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.03 g, 4h). Rome mint; P. Petronius Turpilianus, moneyer. Struck 19/8 BC. Draped bust of Feronia right, wearing pearl necklace and stephane, above which is a row of berries / Bareheaded Parthian kneeling on right knee right, extending in right hand a signum, to which is attached a vexillum marked with X, and holding out left hand below left knee. RIC I 288; RSC 484. Toned, banker's mark on obverse, a few shallow scratches. VF.
From the Wild Rose Col... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 767
Trajan. AD 98-117. Æ Sestertius (34mm, 28.73 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck 20 February AD 116-August 117. Laureate and draped bust right / Trajan seated left on daïs, presenting Parthamaspates to Parthia kneeling right; to right of Trajan, prefect standing left. RIC II 667; Woytek 594v–25 (this coin, cited and illustrated); Banti 96. Dark green and tan patina, scratches, smoothing. Good VF.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Rauch 108 (4 June 2019), lot 171; Rauch 102 (7 November 2016), lot 387; ... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 821
Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.19 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 202. Laureate head right / Ship with mast and sail in center of circus; above, four quadrigae driven left; below, ostrich, lion, zebra, bear and stag right, bull butting left, bear right, head left. RIC 274; RSC 253. Light toning. VF.
From the Weise Collection. Ex Triton V (15 January 2002), lot 2018.
After the victory over the Parthians, seven-day games were held in the Circus Maximus. A ship was set up i... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25146
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PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Mithradates I (ca. 164-132 BC). AR tetradrachm (28mm, 16.25 gm, 1h). NGC XF 4/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, brushed. Seleuceia on the Tigris, ca. 141/0 BC. Diademed, draped bust of Mithradates I right; bead-and-reel border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ME-ΓAΛOY / APΣA-KOY / ΦIΛEΛΛ-HNOΣ, diademed, nude, beardless young Heracles standing left, skyphos in extended right hand, cradling club on left arm draped with lion skin; XAΔP monogram in exergue. Sellwood 13.2. Shore 35. Sunrise 260. Very rar... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25147
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PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Mithradates II (ca. 121-91 BC). AR drachm (21mm, 3.86 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 5/5. Rhagae or Ecbatana, ca. 120-109 BC. Diademed, draped bust of Mithradates II left, wearing loop earring and torque ending in pellet / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ-ΜEΓΑΛΟΥ-ΑΡΣ-ΑΚΟΥ-EΠIΦANOYΣ, archer (Arsaces I) enthroned right, in Parthian dress, with bow in outstretched right hand. Sunrise 286. Sellwood 24.9. Shore 69 (123-188 BC). Stunning back charcoal toned surfaces.
Mithradates II the Great is... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25148
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PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Sinatruces (ca. 93-69 BC). AR drachm (20mm, 12h). NGC Choice VF. Rhagae. Diademed bust of Sinatruces left, wearing tiara ornamented with horn and row of stags around top / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ-ΜEΓ-ΑΛΟΥ-ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ-ΘEOPATROEΣ / NIKATOPOΣ, archer (Arsaces I) enthroned right, in Parthian dress, with bow in outstretched right hand. Sellwood 33.4 (Gotarzes I). Shore 114 (Gotarzes I). Sunrise 302. The holder notes that this coin is also attributed to Gotarzes I. An unbelieve prismatic lum... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 383
Parthia, Arsaces II. 2 Chalci; Parthia, Arsaces II; 211-185 BC, Mithradatkart, Chalkos, 2.44g. Sellwood-8.2 (Mithdradates I), Sunrise-249. Obv: Bust, wearing bashlyk, l. Rx: Horse prancing r... VF
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 384
Parthia, Osroes I. 2 Chalci; Parthia, Osroes I; 108/9-127/8 AD, Dichalkos, 4.91g. Sellwood-80.12-80.18. Obv: Diademed bust of Osroes I l., wearing long pointed beard, hair in bunches above head and over ears. Rx: Turreted and draped bust of Tyche r.. VF
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 385
Parthia, Phraates III. AE 16; Parthia, Phraates III; 70-57 BC, Mithradatkart, AE 16, 2.79g. Sellwood-38.21. Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Phraates III to l. Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / MEΓAΛOY - APΣAKOY - EΠIΦANOYΣ / KAI ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ - EYEPΓΕΤΟΥ, Pegasus flying r.; to lower r., monogram.. aEF
Estimate: 100 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 386
Parthia, Mithradates IV. AE 17; Parthia, Mithradates IV; 58/7-55 BC, Mithradatkart, AE 17, 3.15g. Sellwood-40.18. Obv: Diademed and draped bust l., wearing torque and short beard. Rx: 3.15Elephant standing r., monogram below trunk.. EF / VF
Estimate: 120 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 387
Parthia, Phraates IV. AE 13; Parthia, Phraates IV; 38-32 BC, Mithradatkart, AE 13, 1.48g. Cf. Sellwood-51.50. Obv: Diademed and draped bust l. Rx: possibly a wheel to l.; monogram to r.. EF
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 388
Parthia, Phraates IV. AE 13; Parthia, Phraates IV; 38/7-2 BC, AE 13, 2.58g. Sellwood-51.46. Obv: Bust of Phraates IV l. with pointed beard. Rx: Pomegranate. Rare; we find none on Coin Archives.. aEF
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 389
Parthia, Phraates IV. 2 Chalci; Parthia, Phraates IV; 38-2 BC, Mithradatkart, Chalkos, 2.57g. Sellwood-51 (rev. unlisted). Obv: Diademed bust l. Rx: Star in upturned crescent; monogram to r.. EF
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 390
Parthia, Phraates IV. AE 13; Parthia, Phraates IV; 38/7-2 BC, AE 13, 2.74g. Cf. Sellwood-51.46-51.54. Obv: Bust of Phraates IV l. with pointed beard. Rx: Monogram and uncertain object, perhaps a helmet. Rare; not in references consulted.. EF / VF
Estimate: 150 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 391
Parthia, Artabanus IV. 2 Chalci; Parthia, Artabanus IV; 10-38 AD, Chalkos, 1.70g. Sellwood-63.35 (Artabanus II), Shore-583. Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Artabanos IV to l. Rx: King seated l. on rock, holding palm branch in his r. hand.. EF
Estimate: 125 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 530
Nero. Sestertius; Nero; 54-68 AD, Rome, 65-6 AD, Sestertius, 27.96g. BM-158, Paris-371, RIC-264, C-146 (4 Fr.). Obv: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AV - G GER P M TR P IMP [P P] Head laureate r. Rx: PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IAN[VM CL]VSIT S - C Temple of the Twin Janus (Ianus Geminus) near the Roman Forum, closed double doors at r., latticed window on side wall. The reverse legend forms a complete sentence: "Since peace has been established for the Roman people on land and sea, he closed the temple of Ja... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 531
Nero. Sestertius; Nero; 54-68 AD, Rome, 65-6 AD, Sestertius, 24.59g. Cf. Paris-373. Obv: [NERO CL]AVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR [P IMP P P] Head laureate l. Rx: PACE P R [TERR]A M[ARIQ PAR]TA IANVM CLVSIT S - C Temple of the Twin Janus (Ianus Geminus) near the Roman Forum, closed double doors at r. with garland hanging above them, each door divided into three panels with a large circular handle in the central panel, latticed window to l. at top of side wall. The reverse legend forms a complete sen... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31025
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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 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31043
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C. Cassius Longinus, Imperator and Assassin of Caesar (44-42 BC), with M. Aquinus, as Legate. AV aureus (19mm, 8.09 gm, 11h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Uncertain military mint traveling with Cassius in Asia Minor, possibly Smyrna, 43-42 BC. M•AQVINVS•LEG•LIBER-TAS (TA ligate), diademed head of Libertas right, hair rolled and pulled into chignon at nape, some loose curls behind / C•CASSI / IMP•, ornamented sacrificial tripod with cauldron, decorated with two laurel branches. Calicó 64 (same ob... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31048
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Cleopatra VII and Marc Antony, as Rulers of the East (37-30 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 15.09 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 2/5. Syria, Antioch, 36 BC. ΒΑCΙΛΙCCΑ ΚΛЄΟΠΑΤΡΑ ΘЄΑ ΝЄwΤЄΡΑ, diademed bust of Cleopatra VII right, seen from front, hair in cornrows, wearing pendant earring, beaded necklaces, and embroidered dress / ΑΝΤwΝΙΟC ΑΥΤΟΚPΑΤwΡ ΤΡΙΤΟΝ ΤΡΙwΝ ΑΝΔΡwΝ, bare head of Marc Antony right. RPC I 4094. McAlee 174. Prieur 27. BMC 53. HGC 9, 1361. This coin is a phenomenal representa... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31049
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Cleopatra VII of Egypt and Marc Antony, as Rulers of the East (37-30 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.48 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5. Alexandria, 34-32 BC. CLEOPATRAE-REGINAE•REGVM•FILIORVM•REGVM, diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra right; prow right below / ANTONI•ARMENIA•DEVICTA, bare head of Marc Antony right; Armenian tiara behind. Crawford 543/1. Sydenham 1210. CRI 345. RSC 1. A magnificent, high-grade denarius of the famous couple, distinguished by its captivating cabinet toning... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31085
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Lucius Verus, as Augustus (AD 161-169). AV aureus (19mm, 7.32 gm, 5h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, summer-December 166. L VERVS AVG ARM-PARTH MAX, laureate, cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus right, seen from behind / TR P VI•IMP IIII COS II, Victory standing facing, head right, nude to waist, placing shield on palm tree to right, shield inscribed with VIC / PAR. Calicó 2190, same obverse die; reverse die of 2088. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 564. BMCRE (Aurelius) 430 note. Faces of ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31086
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Lucius Verus, as Augustus (AD 161-169). AE medallion (41mm, 56.52 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style. December AD 167-February AD 168. L VERVS AVG ARM-PARTH MAX, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus right, seen from front / TR P VIII IMP IIII COS III, Lucius Verus on horseback galloping right, thrusting spear at fallen Armenian; soldier standing right to left, seen from behind, grounded standard in each hand, ARMENIA in exergue. Gnecchi 6 [P.45], pl. 72.5. ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31087
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Lucilla (AD 164-182/3). AV aureus (20mm, 7.22 gm, 1h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5. Rome, AD 164-169. LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust of Lucilla right, seen from side, hair weaved and coiled at back of head in chignon / V-E-NVS, Venus standing facing, head left, apple in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left. Calicó 2218 (same dies). RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 783. Stupendous example with a lovely youthful portrait of the empress that was boldly struck on a bright tone... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32169
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ARMENIAN KINGDOM. Kings of Armenia Minor. Aristobulus (AD 54-92). AE (26mm, 11.08 gm, 11h). NGC VF 4/5 - 3/5, repatinated. Nicopolis ad Lycum, or Chalkis, dated Regnal Year 13 (AD 66/7). BACIΛEΩC APICTOBOYΛOY, diademed, draped bust of Aristobulus left, seen from front; ET•IΓ• (date) below / NEPΩ/NI•KΛAY / ΔIΩ•KAICA/PI CEBACTΩ / ΓEPMANI/KΩ, legend in six lines within wreath. Meshorer 366. GBC 6, 6285. Gorgeous example with a clear portrait and lettering.
A loyal client king of Rome, ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32175
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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 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32189
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BACTRIAN KINGDOM. Diodotus I Soter, as Satrap (ca. 255-235 BC). AV stater (18mm, 8.36 gm, 6h). NGC AU 4/5 - 1/5, test cut, marks, edge bend. Mint A, probably Ai Khanoum (or nearby), in the name of Antiochus II, ca. 255-246 BC. Diademed head of Diodotus I right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ, Zeus, nude, striding left, seen from behind, brandishing thunderbolt with right hand, aegis over outstretched left arm; eagle with raised wings standing left to left of feet, wreath in inner left field. Bo... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32224
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Marc Antony (43-30 BC). AR denarius (20mm, 3.91 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF★ 5/5 - 4/5. Military mint moving with Antony, 36 BC. ANTONIVS•AVGVR•COS•DES•ITER•ET•TERT, head of Marc Antony right / IMP•TERTIO•III•-VIR•R•P•C, Armenian tiara right, bow and arrow crossed behind. Crawford 539/1. First Heritage has handled. Lovely specimen with delicate peach hues.
This series of coins celebrate Marc Antony's victory over Armenia, which was used as propaganda to bolster his image back in Rome aft... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32238
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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AV aureus (19mm, 7.87 gm, 4h). NGC VF 5/5 - 2/5, ex-jewelry, slight bend. Lugdunum, 2 BC-AD 4. CAESAR AVGVSTVS-DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head of Augustus right / AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesars, both togate, standing facing, each resting inner hand on grounded shield with spear behind; simpulum (on left) and lituus (on right) turned inwards in upper field; C L CAESARES in exergue. Calicó 176a. RIC I 206. A popular type from the b... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32282
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Lucius Verus (AD 161-169). AV aureus (19mm, 7.24 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, March-December AD 161. IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG, laureate head of Lucius Verus right / CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR TR P, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus standing facing, heads facing one other, clasping hands right hands, volumen in left hands; COS II in exergue. Calicó 2112. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 451. Sharply struck, perfectly centered, with crisp detail and lustrous surfaces. Well struck on velve... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32283
Ancients
Lucius Verus (AD 161-169). AR denarius (18mm, 3.41 gm, 7h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Rome, AD 161-162. L VERVS AVG ARM-PARTH MAX, laureate head of Lucius Verus right / TR P V•IMP III COS II, bound Parthian captive seated right; at feet, quiver, bow, and shield. RIC III 540. Struck from fresh dies, creating glittering surfaces which catch the eye.
Ex Roma Numismatics, Auction XXV (23 September 2022), lot 1038.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32284
Ancients
Lucilla (AD 164-182/3). AV aureus (18mm, 6.55 gm, 5h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, edge filing. Rome, AD 161-162. LVCILLAE AVG-ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust of Lucilla right, seen from front, hair weaved and coiled at lower back of head in small chignon / PIE-TAS, Pietas, draped, standing facing, veiled head left, acerra (incense box) in left hand, right hand extended over lighted altar to left. RIC III (Marcus Aurelius) 774. Calicó 2214a. Mazzini 49. Charming feminine portrait on lovely bright f... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2271
Kings of Parthia. Phraates III, 70 – 57.
Drachm, Rhagai circa 62, AR 21 mm, 4.06 g. Diademed bust facing wearing necklace with medallion. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY KAI – ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ EΠIΦANOYΣ – ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY Archer (Arsakes I) seated r. on omphalos, holding bow; in inner r. field, ΓP ligate. Sellwood 35.7 (Darius ?). Shore 165. Sunrise 331.
In exceptional condition for the issue. A superb portrait perfectly struck on a full flan
with a wonderful old cabinet tone, unobtrusive... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2272
Kings of Parthia. Phraates III, 70 – 57.
Drachm, Ecbatana circa 70-57, AR 20 mm, 4.13 g. Diademed and draped bust l., decorated with star. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ ΦΙΛOΠATOPOΣ EVEPΓETOV Archer seated r., holding bow. Sellwood 36.5 (Darius). Shore 151.
Old cabinet tone and good extremely fine
From the collection of a Mentor.
Estimate: 200 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2315
Q. Labienus Parthicus. Denarius, mint moving with Labienus in Asia Minor 40, AR 19 mm, 3.80 g. Q LABIENVS – PARTHICVS IMP Bare head of Labienus r. Rev. Parthian horse r., with bridle and saddle, to which bow case and quiver are attached. Babelon Atia 3. C 2. Sydenham 1357. Sear Imperatores 341. Hersh, in SNR 59, 1b (this coin). RBW 1809. Crawford 524/2.
Extremely rare. A pleasant specimen of this desirable issue. A lovely portrait struck
on excellent metal and with a lovely old ca... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2316
Cleopatra and Marcus Antonius. Tetradrachm, Antiochia ad Orontem secondary mint (?) circa 36, AR 25 mm, 15.39 g. ΒΑCΙΛΙCCA ΚΛΕΟΠΑΤΡAC ΘΕΑ ΝΕΩΤΕΡΑ Diademed bust of Cleopatra r. Rev. ΑΝΤΩΝΙΟC ΑΥΤΟΚΠΑΤΩP ΡΙΤΟΝ ΤΡΙΩΝ ΑΝΔΡΩΝ Bare head of M. Antonius r. C 2. BMC 53. RPC 4094. Prieur 27. Kraay-Hirmer pl. 220, 809.
Rare. Struck on an unusually good metal and with a superb
old cabinet tone. Good very fine
Ex Ars Classica XVII, 1934, 1142 and Jean Elsen, 148, 2021, 287 sales. From the Sir. A.J. ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2366
Caracalla augustus, 198 – 217.
Aureus 211, AV 20 mm, 7.37g. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT Laureate bust r. , wearing aegis. Rev. LIB AVGG VI ET V Geta and Caracalla, laureate and togate, seated l. on curule chairs set on low daïs, each extending r. hand to small figure climbing stairs holding out fold of toga to receive tessera; Liberalitas standing l., holding abacus in r. hand and cornucopiae in l. hand at fore-edge of daïs. C 130 var. (without PIVS). BMC pg. 371* note. RIC 215b. Calicó ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2367
Caracalla augustus, 198 – 217.
Aureus 215, AV 20 mm, 6.99 g. ANTONINVS – PIVS AVG GERM Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P Caracalla standing l., sacrificing over altar; behind, togate figure standing l. and before him vexillum. In front of tetrastyle temple within which statue of Aesculapius, holding serpent-wreathed wand, beside him, child (Telesphorus ?) holding wand. C 317. BMC 148. RIC 270 (misdescribed). Calicó 2732a.
Extremely rare. An inte... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2370
Geta caesar, 198 – 209.
Aureus 200, AV 20 mm, 7.31 g. P SEPT GETA – CAES PONT Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. SEVERI INVICTI AVG PII FIL Half-length and radiate bust (Caracalla?) l., draped and cuirassed wearing aegis; r. hand raised. C 1. BMC S. Severus 244 var. RIC 21 var. (misdescribed legend). Calicó 2930 (this obverse die).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Two superb portraits of great style
and beauty perfectly struck and centred on a full f... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2373
Macrinus, 217 – 218.
Aureus 217-218, AV 20 mm, 7.00 g. IMP C M OPEL SEV – MACRINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. LIBERALITAS AVG Macrinus and Diadumenianus seated l. on platform; behind officer standing l.; before Liberalitas, holding abacus and cornucopiae. Below platform, citizen. C 43. BMC 71. RIC 79. Kent-Hirmer pl. 97, 414 (this reverse die). Calicó 2947.
Very rare. A magnificent portrait struck in high relief and an interesting reverse
composition. Minor edg... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1038
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Nero augustus, 54 – 68.
Description
Sestertius, Lugdunum circa 66, Æ 37 mm, 24.94 g. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT MAX TR POT P P Laureate head l., with globe at point of bust. Rev. S – C Triumphal arch, adorned with wreath across front; above, the emperor in facing quadriga flanked by figure of Victory, on r., and Pax, on l. On the sides of the platform, two small figures of soldiers; on l. side of arch, sta... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1094
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Marcus Aurelius augustus, 161 – 180.
Description
Sestertius, Roma 170-171, Æ 31 mm, 28.57 g. IMP M ANTONINVS – AVG TR P XXV Laureate head r., with drapery on shoulders. Rev. PRIMI / DECEN / NALES / COS III / S C within wreath.
Reference
C 497 var. (cuirassed)
BMC 1398 (cuirassed)
RIC 1007
Condition
A coin in an exceptional state of preservation. A superb portrait and a wonderful untouched enamel-like gree... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1131
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Macrinus, 217 – 218.
Description
Sestertius, Roma 217, Æ 31 mm, 24.24 g. IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r., with older features. Rev. P M TR P II COS P P P Macrinus seated l. on curule chair, holding globe and short sceptre.
Reference
C 52
BMC 124
RIC 148
Condition
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly one of the finest sestertii of Macri... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 371
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Cn. Pompeius Junior and M. Minatius Sabinus. Denarius, Spain 46-45, AR 18 mm, 3.74 g. IMP – CN MAGN Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus r. Rev. PR·Q Pompeian soldier between the personification of two Spanish cities, the one on the l. raising her r. hand to greet him and the one on the right kneeling to present him with shield; in exergue, M·MINAT / SABI. Babelon Minatia 3 and Pompeia 12. C 9. Sydenham 1037. T. V. Buttrey, ANSMN 9, 1960, p. 77, ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 380
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
C. Iulius Caesar and M. Mettius. Denarius 44, AR 19 mm, 3.85 g. CAESAR·IMP Wreathed head of Caesar r.; behind, lituus and culullus. Rev. M METTIVS Venus standing l., holding sceptre and Victory, and resting l. elbow on shield which in turn rests on globe; in l. field, I. Babelon Julia 32 and Mettia 4. C 34. Sydenham 1056. Alföldi, Caesar, pl. XIII, 45 (these dies). Sear Imperators 100. RBW –. Crawford 480/3.
Minor areas of weakness, o... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 427
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Marcus Antonius and Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus. Denarius, mint moving with M. Antonius 40, AR 20 mm, 3.82 g. ANT·IMP·AVG III VIR·R·P·C Head of M. Antonius r.; behind, lituus. Rev. CN·DOMIT· AHENOBARBVS ·IMP Prow r.; above, star. Babelon Antonia 56 and Domitia 23. C 10. Sydenham 1179. Sear Imperators 258. RBW 1805. Crawford 521/2.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest
specimens known. A superb ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 431
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Q. Voconius Vitulus. Denarius 40 (?) or later, AR 18 mm, 4.10 g. DIVI IVLI Laureate head of Caesar r.; behind, simpulum. Rev. Q·VOCONIVS Calf walking l.; in exergue, VITVLVS. Babelon Voconia 2 and Julia 122. C 46. Sydenham 1132. Sear Imperators 329. RBW –. Crawford 526/2.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest
specimens known. A superb portrait of masterly style perfectly struck and
centred o... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 434
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Marcus Antonius. Denarius, mint moving with M. Antonius 37, AR 19 mm, 4.01 g ANT·AVGV (partially ligate)·III·VIR·R·P·C Head of M. Antonius r. Rev. IMP – TER Trophy with curved sword attached to r. arm and figure-of-eight shield attached to l.; at its base, prow and round shield. Babelon Antonia 78. C 18. Sydenham 1204. Sear Imperators 272. RBW 1824. Crawford 536/3 note.
Very rare. Struck on a very large flan and with a light iridescent... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 443
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Emerita
P. Carisius. Denarius circa 25-23 BC, AR 20 mm, 3.44 g. IMP CAESAR – AVGVSTV Bare head r. Rev. P CARISI – VS – LEG PRO PR Circular city-wall with EMERITA inscribed above gate. C 397. BMC 292. RIC 10. CBN –.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Unusually well struck on
a very broad flan and complete. Extremely fine
Ex Gorny & Mosch 114, 2002, 207 and Helios 4, 2009, ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 471
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Roma
P. Petronius Turpilianus. Denarius circa 19 BC, AR 18 mm, 3.86 g. TVRPILIANVS – IIIVIR Ivy-wreathed head of Liber r. Rev. CAESAR AVGVSTVS SIGN RECE Parthian kneeling r., extending standard with X-marked vexillum attached. C 485. BMC 10. RIC 287. CBN 118.
Lovely old cabinet tone and extremely fine
Ex CNG 54, 2000, 1394 and NAC 64, 2012, 1023 sales. From the Alberto Campana collection.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 472
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Roma
P. Petronius Turpilianus. Denarius circa 19 BC, AR 19 mm, 4.04 g. TVRPILIANVS – III VIR Diademed and draped bust of Feronia r.; below, FE – RON. Rev. CAESAR AV[GVSTVS] SIGN RECE Parthian kneeling r., extending standard with X-marked vexillum attached. C 484. BMC 14. RIC 288. CBN 130.
Wonderful old cabinet tone and good extremely fine
Ex Künker 83, 2003, 673 and NAC 64, 2012, 1024 sales... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 184
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, ASIEN, BAKTRIEN
Imitation athenischer Prägungen.Didrachme. Spätes 4./3. Jh. Athenakopf mit attischem Helm r. Rs: Eule steht r. Beizeichen Pflug und Traube.
MIG -. HGCS 5. 7.98g, Schöne dunkle Tönung. Hohes Relief. R vz
Erworben bei Baldwins. Die Zuweisung und Datierung dieser Münzen ist nicht gesichert. Die Ähnlichkeit mit Münzen dem baktrischen Herrschers Sophytes ist augenscheinlich. Sie werden aber auch mit Andragoras, einem seleukidischen Satrapen der Provinz Par... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22026
Ancients
Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR cistophorus (26mm, 11.97 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5. Pergamum, 19-18 BC. IMP•IX•TR-PO V, bare head of Augustus right / S•P•R• / SIGNIS / RECEPTIS, legend in three lines in opening of triumphal arch decorated with aquila on each wall and inscribed IMP•IX•TR•POT•V and surmounted by halted quadriga right with charioteer holding four sets of reins. RIC I 510. RPC I 2218.
At the eastern end of the Roman Forum once stood the Arch of Augustus. Erected in 20... | 5 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22034
Ancients
Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), with L. Caninius Gallus, as Moneyer. AR denarius (19mm, 3.57 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5, edge chip. Rome, 12 BC. AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus right / L•CANINIVS-GALLVS•III•VIR, Germanic chieftain, with long hair and beard, nude but for a cloak over shoulders, kneeling right on right knee, offering vexillum in right hand, left hand extended below left knee in gesture of submission. RIC I 416. Clear strike, with charcoal toning and an amethyst glimmer.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22096
Ancients
Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AE sestertius (33mm, 25.04 gm, 5h). NGC Choice Fine 4/5 - 2/5, smoothing. Rome, ca. AD 65. IMP NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P P P, radiate head of Nero right / PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT, three-quarter view of temple of Janus with latticed window on right, front doors closed on right, garland draped across arched entrance; S-C across fields. RIC I 324. A heavy piece with beautiful russet patination and speckles of amber.
The Temple of Ja... | 5 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22098
Ancients
Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AE as (28mm, 13.74 gm, 6h). NGC VF 4/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 65. NERO CAESAR A-V-G GERM IMP, laureate head of Nero right / PACE P R VBIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT, three-quarter view of temple of Janus with latticed window on right, front doors closed on right, garland draped across arched entrance; S-C across fields. RIC I 306.
The Temple of Janus was one of the oldest structures in the Roman Forum. In keeping with the spirit of Janus, the two-faced god, the temple ... | 5 May 2024 | Upcoming
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 24
Good Extremely Fine; a marvellous example | ANCIENT GREECE. KINGDOM OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II.
Silver drachm, 120-109 BC. Ekbatana.
Obv: diademed bust left. Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOV APΣAKOV ΕΠIΦANOVΣ, Arsakes I (founder of Arsacid dynasty) seated right on throne, holding bow.Good Extremely Fine; a marvellous example.
Reference: Sellwood 26.1.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 23 mm.
Weight: 4.15 g.
Composition: Silver.
PLEASE NOTE: 20% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live b... | 2 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 338
KINGS of PARTHIA. '. 121-91 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 4.16 g, 12h). Rhagai mint. Phase III, circa 111/110-100/99 BC. Diademed bust left; torque ends in "seahorse" / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow. SNP Type IV.b.β/4d.β [9a]; Sellwood 27.1-2 (Rhagai); Sunrise 293; Shore 85. Light iridescent toning, hints of deposits and porosity. Good VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 339
KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38/7-2 BC. AR Drachm (19mm, 3.84 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Diademed and draped bust left; before, star above crescent; behind, eagle left, holding wreath / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 54.7; Sunrise –; Shore 298. Traces of deposits, light cleaning marks. Good VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 340
KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38/7-2 BC. AR Drachm (18.5mm, 3.86 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Diademed and draped bust left; before, star above crescent; behind, eagle left, holding wreath / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 54.7; Sunrise –; Shore 298. Traces of deposits, light cleaning marks. Good VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 341
KINGS of PARTHIA. Phraates IV. Circa 38/7-2 BC. AR Drachm (19.5mm, 3.79 g, 12h). Ekbatana mint. Diademed and draped bust left; before, star above crescent; behind, eagle left, holding wreath / Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 54.7; Sunrise –; Shore 298. Traces of deposits in devices, light porosity, hairlines, areas of double strike, hairline die break on reverse. Good VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 342
KINGS of PARTHIA. Vologases III. Circa AD 105-147. BI Tetradrachm (29mm, 11.76 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated 435 SE (AD 123/4). Diademed and draped bust left, wearing tiara; B to right / Vologases seated left, receiving wreath from Tyche standing right, holding scepter; year above, [month in exergue]. Sellwood 79.14; Sunrise –; Shore –. Toned, thick ferrous deposits, porosity, doubling and flan flaws on reverse. VF.
From the Kamnaskires (Bob L.) Collection. Ex David Sellwood C... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 343
KINGS of PARTHIA. Vologases III. Circa AD 111-146. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.67 g, 12h). Dated 433 SE (AD 121/2). Diademed bust left, wearing tiara; Δ to right / Vologases seated left, receiving wreath from Tyche standing right; year in field above, [month in exergue]. Sellwood 79.5 (this coin illustrated); Sunrise 445; Shore 407. Iridescent toning, deposits in devices, areas of porosity. VF.
From the Kamnaskires (Bob L.) Collection. Ex David Sellwood Collection (Baldwin's 96, 24 September 20... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 344
KINGS of PARTHIA. Vologases III. Circa AD 105-147. BI Tetradrachm (29mm, 10.81 g, 12h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Panemos SE 434 (June AD 122). Diademed and draped bust left, wearing tiara; B to right / Vologases seated left, receiving wreath from Tyche standing right, holding scepter; year above, month in exergue. Sellwood 79.10; Sunrise –; Shore –. Find patina, deposits, broken and repaired. VF.
From the Kamnaskires (Bob L.) Collection. Ex Sellwood Collection (Baldwin's 96, 24 Se... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 371
INDO-PARTHIANS, Gondopharid Dynasty. Gondophares. Circa 40-5 BC. Æ (18x19mm, 5.78 g, 9h). Square module. Uncertain Arachosia mint. King on horseback left, raising arm; to left, Nike standing right, crowning horse with wreath / Large Gondopharid tamgha; to left, nandipada above trace of bu in Kharosthi; sam in Kharosthi to right. Senior 215.12. Brown surfaces, porosity, cleaning marks. Fine.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 372
INDO-PARTHIANS, Gondopharid Dynasty. Sases (Gondophares-Sases). Circa AD 19/20-46. Æ Tetradrachm (22mm, 10.07 g, 3h). King on horseback right, extending hand; to right tamgha to right / Zeus standing right, raising hand and holding scepter; nandipada to left; va in Kharosthi to right. Senior 242.46T/242.601T (obv./rev.). Black-green patina, reddish and green deposits, cleaning marks. Near VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 468
SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. temp. Q. Caecilius Bassus. Proconsul, 46-44 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.93 g, 12h). In the name and types of the Seleucid king Philip I Philadelphus. Dated year 27 of the Caesarean Era (23/22 BC). Diademed head of Philip I right within fillet border / Zeus Nicephorus seated left; monogram to inner left, ZK (date) and thunderbolt in exergue; all within wreath. McAlee 21; RPC I 4143; SC 2491.17; Prieur 20. Toned, light porosity, minor marks. VF.
Struck during the... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 157
Seleukid Kingdom. Antioch. Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes) 138-129 BC.
Bronze Æ
22 mm, 10,66 g
Prow of galley right; above, caps of the Dioscuri / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟY EYEPΓETOY, upright trident; monogram in outer left field, palm branch in inner leftt; date below.
Very Fine
Cf. BnF catalogue général, Babelon 1064.
Antiochus VII Euergetes, also known as Antiochus Sidetes, ruled the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire from 138 to 129 BC. He was the last significant Seleucid king, succeeding afte... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 176
Kings of Armenia. Tigranocerta. Tigranes II "the Great" 95-56 BC.
Tetradrachm AR
28 mm, 15,71 g
Draped bust of Tigranes II to right, wearing five-pointed tiara decorated with comet star between two eagles / BAΣIΛEΩΣ - TIΓPANOY, The Tyche of Tigranokerta, turreted and veiled, seated right on rock, holding long palm frond in her right hand; below, river-god Araxes swimming right; on rock, monogram; in field to right, monogram of AP; all within wreath.
Good Very Fine
Kovacs 74.1.
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 299
Cyrrhestica. Hierapolis. Diadumenian, as Caesar circa AD 217-218.
Billon-Tetradrachm
30 mm, 12,54 g
Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, lion advancing right.
Good Very Fine
Prieur 946; Cf. Solidus Online Auction 9, Lot 367.
Following the soldiers' proclamation of Elagabalus as Augustus in Emesa on May 15, 218 AD, Macrinus quickly raised his son Diadumenian to the rank of August... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 405
Trajan AD 98-117. Rome
Denarius AR
18 mm, 3,26 g
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder / COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.
Nearly Extremely Fine
RIC II 121; BNC IV 271; BMC 301; Cohen 81.
Trajan, full name Caesar Nerva Trajanus Augustus, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 98 to 117. He was born in AD 53 in Italica, a Roman colony in modern-day Spain. Trajan came from a non-aristocra... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 445
Lucius Verus AD 161-169. Rome
Denarius AR
18 mm, 3,49 g
L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right / TR P VIII IMP V COS III, Aequitas seated left on throne, holding scales and cornucopia.
Good Very Fine
RIC III 595 (Aurelius); BMC 481.
Lucius Verus was a Roman emperor who co-ruled with Marcus Aurelius from AD 161 until his death in AD 169. He was born in AD 130 as son of Aelius Caesar and became after his fathers death the adoptive son of Antoninus Pius. With his adoptive brother Ma... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 447
Marcus Aurelius AD 161-180. Rome
Sestertius Æ
32 mm, 26,31 g
M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M, laureate head right / TR POT XIX IMP [II COS III] S-C, Mars standing right, holding vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield set on ground.
Very Fine
RIC III 898; BMC 1229; Cohen 796.
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, was a pivotal figure of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty, renowned as the Five Good Emperors. His reign, from AD 161 to 180, ma... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 450
Septimius Severus AD 193-211. Laodicea ad Mare
Denarius AR
19 mm, 3,98 g
L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX, laureate head right / COS II P P, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond.
Extremely Fine
RIC IV 503a; BMC 655; Cohen 96.
Septimius Severus, born as Lucius Septimius Severus in AD 145, was a Roman Emperor whose remarkable rise to power and eventful reign left a lasting impact on the Roman Empire. Hailing from Leptis Magna, a prosperous city in modern-day Libya, Severus b... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 969
Kings of Persis, Napād (Kapat) AR Drachm. Istakhr (Persepolis) mint, 1st century AD. Bearded, diademed and draped bust to left, wearing Parthian-style tiara with three rows of pellets around pellet-in-crescent / Bearded, diademed and draped bust to left. Klose & Müseler 4/48c; Tyler-Smith, Parcel type 3b, -; Sunrise 635-6. 3.58g, 18mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine.
Estimate: 75 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 970
Kings of Persis, Napād (Kapat)? AR Hemidrachm. Circa 1st century AD. Bearded bust to left, wearing diadem and Parthian tiara / Bearded bust to left, wearing diadem; legend around. Cf. Sunrise 637; cf. Alram 613. 1.07g, 11mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
Estimate: 30 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 973
Please note this lot is not suitable for US Import.
Parthia(?), 'Eagle series' AR Diobol. Hekatompylos(?), circa 246/5-239/8 BC. Local standard. Laureate head of Zeus to right / Eagle standing to left, head to right; grape cluster on vine with leaf above. Roma XIV -; Roma XV, 332; Bopearachchi, Sophytes 2B; SNG ANS 20; HGC 12, 12 (Baktria). 0.97g, 10mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; cleaning marks. Very Rare.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 103, 24 November 2022, lot 602.
Estimate: 130 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 995
Kings of Parthia, Pakoros I AR Drachm. Ekbatana, AD 78-120. Diademed and beardless bust to left / Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow, legend around. Sellwood 73.11 (Pakoros II); Sunrise 431; Shore 395 (Pakoros II). 3.85g, 20mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine; lustrous metal.
Acquired from Leu Numismatik AG.
Estimate: 150 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 996
Kings of Parthia, Mithradates V AR Drachm. Ekbatana mint, circa AD 140. Diademed bust to left, with long pointed beard / Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; degraded legend around, monogram below bow. Sellwood 82.1 (Mithradates IV); Shore 425 (Mithradates IV); Sunrise 450. 3.80g, 18mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine; deep original 'find' patina.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 107, 16 March 2023, lot 685;
Ex Dr. Stephen J. Antonello Collection;
Privately purchased from Jenc... | 24 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 997
Kings of Parthia, Vologases IV Æ Dichalkon. Seleukeia, dated SE 476 = AD 164/5. Crowned bust of Vologases to left; ςOV (date) before / Turreted and draped bust of Tyche to right; A before. Sellwood 84.145; Shore 633; BMC 76. 3.20g, 18mm, 11h.
Very Fine.
Estimate: 40 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 370
KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Drachm (Silver, 21 mm, 3.97 g, 12 h), Arsacia. Diademed bust of Mithradates to left, with long beard, wearing a V-necked jacket with beaded lapels, shoulder decoration with beads and lines, hoop earring; multiple torque rings terminating in zoomorphic creature. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓAΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on high-backed throne, holding bow and arrow in one hand; behind throne, A. SNP Type IVb.γ(1)/4c.β, nos. 462-473. Sunri... | 21 Apr 2024 | 150 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 371
KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Drachm (Silver, 21 mm, 4.09 g, 1 h), Ekbatana, 109-96/5. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates II to left, with long beard, wearing a hoop earring; multiple torque rings terminating in zoomorphic creature. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓAΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on high-backed throne, holding bow and arrow in one hand; footstool beneath feet. Sellwood 27.1. Shore 85. Light porosity, otherwise, about extremely fine.
Star... | 21 Apr 2024 | 75 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 372
KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 4.08 g, 1 h), Ekbatana, circa 109-96/5. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates II to left, with long beard, wearing a hoop earring; multiple torque rings terminating in zoomorphic creature. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓAΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on high-backed throne, holding bow and arrow in one hand; footstool beneath feet. Sellwood 27.1. Shore 85. Struck from a worn obverse die, otherwise, good ve... | 21 Apr 2024 | 65 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 373
KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 4.11 g, 12 h), Ekbatana, circa 109-96/5. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates II to left, with long beard, wearing a hoop earring; multiple torque rings terminating in zoomorphic creature. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓAΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on high-backed throne, holding bow and arrow in one hand; footstool beneath feet. Sellwood 27.1. Shore 85. Flaw on the cheek, otherwise, good very fine.
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Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 374
KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20,5 mm, 4.15 g, 12 h), Ekbatana, circa 109-96/5. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates II to left, with long beard, wearing a hoop earring; multiple torque rings terminating in zoomorphic creature. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓAΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on high-backed throne, holding bow and arrow in one hand; footstool beneath feet. Sellwood 27.1. Shore 85. Toned. Good very fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 60 CHF | |
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Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 375
KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 4.12 g, 1 h), Ekbatana, circa 109-96/5. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates II to left, with long beard, wearing a hoop earring; multiple torque rings terminating in zoomorphic creature. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓAΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on high-backed throne, holding bow and arrow in one hand; footstool beneath feet. Sellwood 27.1. Shore 85. About extremely fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 75 CHF | |
