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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 18
BRUTTIUM. Rhegion. Circa 415/0-387 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23 mm, 16.75 g, 12 h). Facing head of a lion. Rev. ΡHΓINON Head of Apollo to right, wearing laurel wreath; behind, olive sprig. Herzfelder 91b and pl. X, 91 (this coin, D54/R78). HN Italy 2496. SNG Copenhagen 1933 (same reverse die). SNG Lockett 658 (same reverse die). Weber 1119 (same reverse die). Beautifully toned and with an exceptional pedigree. Minor porosity, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex Hess-Leu 45, 12-13 May 1970, 33 and ... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 21
SICILY. Gela. Circa 490/85-480/75 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 23 mm, 8.84 g, 8 h). Nude bearded warrior riding horse to right, brandishing spear with his right hand and holding reins in his left. Rev. ΣAΛƎϽ Forepart of the river-god Gelas, in the form of a man-headed bull, to right; all within shallow round incuse. BMC 16 (same reverse die). BMFA 243. Hunterian 9 (same dies). Jenkins, Gela, 44.2 (this coin, O13'/R19). SNG ANS 7 (same dies). Beautifully toned and with a wonderful reverse. The obverse... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 26
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. 10 Litrai or Didrachm (Gold, 11 mm, 0.67 g, 6 h), 406/5. ΣYΡΑ Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Attic helmet. Rev. Aegis with facing gorgoneion in center and border of serpents; all within shallow round incuse. Boehringer, Finanzpolitik, pl. 38, 9. Boehringer, Ehrenrettung, pl. 2, 6. HGC 2, 1290. Rizzo pl. XL, 6. SNG ANS 326. SNG Copenhagen 687. SNG München 1087. Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, a wonderful example and undou... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 80
KINGS OF PAPHLAGONIA. Amastris, circa 300-285 BC. Stater (Silver, 22 mm, 9.58 g, 1 h). Head of Mên to right, wearing Phrygian cap adorned with a laurel wreath. Rev. ΑΜΑΣΤΡΙΟΣ - ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ Aphrodite seated left on throne, holding Nike, who crowns her with wreath, in her right hand and lotus-tipped scepter in her left. F. De Callataÿ: Le premier monnayage de la cité d'Amastris, in: SNR 83 (2004), p. 67 and pl. 9, 16a (this coin, D5/R5). HGC 7, 353. SNG Delepierre 2477. SNG von Aulock 6799. Beaut... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 93
IONIA. Uncertain. Circa 650-600 BC. Stater (Electrum, 20 mm, 13.99 g), Lydo-Milesian standard. Curved forepart of a ram set to left on a striated convex surface. Rev. Central rectangular incuse punch, flanked by a slightly smaller rectangular punch on the left, intersected by a single line, and a small incuse square on the right, intersected by two cross-shaped lines. BMC -. BMFA -. Linzalone -. Pozzi 2367 (same die and punches). SNG Kayhan -. SNG von Aulock -. Traité -. Weidauer -. Of the hig... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 150
PHOENICIA. Tripolis. Late 2nd to early 1st century BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 15.01 g, 12 h), Aradian standard, CY 32. Jugate laureate and draped busts of the Dioskouroi to right, stars above. Rev. ΤΡΙΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ / ΤΗΣ ΙΕΡΑΣ KΑΙ - ΑΥΤΟΝΟΜΟΥ / ΘE // BΛ Tyche, turreted and draped, standing front, head to left, holding tiller in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left; all within laurel wreath. BMC 7 (same obverse die). Callataÿ, Tripolis, D8/R1, c (this coin). Extremely rare and in exception... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 165
KYRENAICA. Kyrene. Circa 470s-450s BC. Drachm (Silver, 14 mm, 3.29 g, 3 h), 'Asiatic' standard. Silphion plant with two pairs of leaves and fruits. Rev. K-Y-R-A Head of the nymph Kyrene to right, her hair tied up in a krobylos that is bound up; all within incuse square. BMC p. xxxvii, 46a and pl. VI, 4 = Hirsch 1839 (same dies). BMFA 1311. SNG Copenhagen 1176 (same dies). Very rare. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.
From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.
The rendering of the nymp... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 204
M. Junius Brutus, 54 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.88 g, 6 h), Rome. BRVTVS Bearded head of L. Junius Brutus to right. Rev. AHALA Bearded head of C. Servilius Ahala to right. Babelon (Junia) 31. Crawford 433/2. RBW 1543. Sydenham 907. A fresh, bright and stunningly beautiful coin, perfectly centered and undoubtedly among the finest known. Thin die break on the reverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.
From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, Leu 8, 23 October 2021, 259... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 270
Antoninus Pius, 138-161. Military Diploma (Bronze. Tabula 1: 189x162 mm, 274.44 g, 3 h. Tabula 2: 188x162 mm, 314.34 g, 6 h), for Q. Munatius Mestris, son of Mucatralus, soldier in the Praetorian fleet of Misenum. Caecius Severus, fleet prefect, issued during the reign of Antoninus Pius, on 30 September 141, in the consulship of M. Vettius Valens and Ti. Claudius Saturninus. Unpublished and highly interesting. An exceptionally complete and attractive military diploma for a Thracian fleet sold... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 307
Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 2.73 g, 12 h), Constantinopolis, 327-328. CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG Diademed head of Constantine I to right. Rev. SPES - PVBLIC / CONS Labarum, with three medallions on drapery and surmounted by Christogram, piercing serpent; in field to left, A. RIC 26. Extremely rare and of great historical importance, and much rarer still than the laureate type (RIC 19). Somewhat rough, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold,... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 37
LUCANIA, Velia. Circa 510-465 BC. AR Drachm (14mm, 3.79 g). Forepart of lion right, devouring leg of stag / Quadripartite incuse square. Williams Period I, Section 3, 43a (O31/R25) = Ward 80 (this coin, illustrated in both); HN Italy 1259. Old cabinet tone with some iridescence, some minor scratches on reverse, edge marks. Good VF. Great pedigree.
Ex Tradart (16 November 1995), lot 13; Leu 48 (10 May 1989), lot 24; Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection (Part II, Sotheby's Zurich, 4 April 197... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 46
BRUTTIUM, Rhegion. Anaxilas. Tyrant, circa 494/3-462/1 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.13 g, 2h). Struck circa 475–474 BC. Charioteer driving biga of mules right; in exergue, leaf right / Hare springing right. Caltabiano Series III, 102 (D52/R60); HN Italy 2472. Toned, some find patina remaining, minor die wear and patch of granularity. VF.
From the DFA Collection. Ex Nauman 122 (6 November 2022), lot 16; Leu Numismatic Web Auction 18 (18 December 2021), lot 179.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 82
SICILY, Syracuse. Hiketas II. 287-278 BC. AV Hemistater – Drachm (15mm, 4.26 g, 6h). Struck circa 279/8 BC. Head of Persephone left, wearing wreath of grain ears, single-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ to left, cornucopia to right / Nike, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast biga right; fibula above, Φ to right, Θ below, EΠI IKETA in exergue. Buttrey, Morgantina, dies 4/I; BAR issue 41; HGC 2, 1277; SNG ANS 778 var. (same obv. die; no Φ); Basel... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 133
KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 BC. AV Stater (19.5mm, 8.60 g, 6h). Tyre mint. Struck under Menes. Dated RY 23 of 'Ozmilk (327/6 BC). Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with griffin / Nike standing left, holding wreath and cradling stylis; Phoenician A below right wing; below left wing, 'K (in Phoenician [= 'Ozmilk]) above |||= (Phoenician date [23]). Price 3257 (Ake; same obv. die as illustration); Newell, Dated 27, obv. die K corr. (date); ANS inv. 1956.183.1... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 321
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Alexander I Balas. 152-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 14.21 g, 1h). Tyre mint. Dated SE 164 (149/8 BC). Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on prow left; palm frond behind; to left, club surmounted by Tyre monogram; to right, ΔΞP (date) above monogram. SC 1835.3b; HGC 9, 883; DCA2 62. Lightly toned, light graffito in field on obverse, double struck on reverse. Near EF.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Roma V (23 March 2013), lot 463 (hammer £800).
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 332
PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (28.5mm, 14.29 g, 12h). Dated CY 13 (114/3 BC). Laureate head of Melkart right, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, ΓI (date) above club; monogram to right, Phoenician A between legs. DCA-Tyre 34 (this coin illustrated); HGC 10, 357; DCA2 946. Lightly toned, some pitting. Good VF.
From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Calgary Coin Gallery, April 1993.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 333
PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (27.5mm, 14.20 g, 12h). Dated CY 97 (30/29 BC). Laureate head of Melkart right, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, (koppa)Z (date) above club; BN to right, Phoenician B between legs. DCA-Tyre 340 (same dies as illustration); HGC 10, 357; DCA2 946. Traces of horn silver, minor cleaning scratches, a couple pits on reverse. Good VF. Rare date.
Estimate: 1500 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 334
PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (27mm, 14.02 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 146 (AD 20/1). Laureate head of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PMς (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician B between legs. DCA-Tyre 527 (this coin illustrated); HGC 10, 357; DCA2 947. Attractively toned. In NGC encapsulation 6158800-001, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5.
From the Jonathan K. K... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 335
PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (23mm, 13.37 g, 1h). Dated CY 160 (AD 34/5). Laureate head of Melkart right, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PΞ (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician B between legs. DCA-Tyre 587; HGC 10, 357; DCA2 947. In NGC encapsulation 6556045-011, graded XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 517 (1 June 2022), lot 270.
Estimate: 750 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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VIA GmbH - Auction 4, Lot 60
Drachme ca. 330-310 v. Chr.
SCYTHIA, Tyra. Av.: Kopf der Demeter mit Ährenkranz leicht nach rechts. Rv.: TYPANON, Stier nach links. 5,29 g. Anokhin: 17; SNG BM Black Sea: 335. Sehr selten! Sehr schön
Starting price: 750 EUR... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24069
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SYRIA. Antioch. Nero (AD 54-68). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 14.86 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5. Dated Caesarean Era Year 105 and Regnal Year 3 (AD 56/7). ΝΕΡΩΝΟΣ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΥΙ ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ ΣΕΒ•, head of Nero right, wreathed with oak / ΑΓΡΙΠΠΕΙΝΗΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗΣ, draped bust of Agrippina Junior right, seen from front, with curls at brow and hair falling in ringlets with queue down back of neck; Γ (regnal date) above ΕΡ (civic date) in right fields. Prieur 74. RPC I 4175.
Nero, born Lucius D... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24070
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SYRIA. Antioch. Nero (AD 54-68). AR tetradrachm (24mm, 14.62 gm, 11h). NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5. Dated Caesarean Era Year 105 and Regnal Year 3 (AD 56/7). ΝΕΡΩΝΟΣ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΥΙ ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ ΣΕΒ•, head of Nero right, wreathed with oak / ΑΓΡΙΠΠΕΙΝΗΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗΣ, draped bust of Agrippina Junior right, seen from front, with curls at brow and hair falling in ringlets with queue down back of neck; Γ (regnal date) above ΕΡ (civic date) in right fields. Prieur 74. RPC I 4175.
Nero, born Lucius Domitius... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24072
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SYRIA. Antioch. Nero (AD 54-68). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 14.97 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5. Dated Caesarean Era Year 108 and Regnal Year 6 (AD 61/2). NEPΩNOΣ KAIΣAPO-Σ ΣEBAΣTOY, laureate bust of Nero right, with beard, seen from behind wearing aegis / Eagle standing facing on thunderbolt, head left, tail right, wings spread; palm branch in left field; Ϛ / HP (date) to right. Prieur 80. RPC I 4180.
Nero, born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus in 37 AD, ascended to the Roman imperial thr... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24073
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SYRIA. Antioch. Nero (AD 54-68). AR tetradrachm (24mm, 15.07 gm, 12h). NGC AU 4/5 - 3/5. Dated Caesarean Era Year 108 and Regnal Year 6 (AD 61/2). NEPΩNOΣ KAIΣAPO-Σ ΣEBAΣTOY, laureate bust of Nero right, with beard, seen from behind wearing aegis / Eagle standing slightly left on thunderbolt, wings spread; palm branch in left field; Ϛ / HP (date) to right. Prieur 80. RPC I 4180.
Nero, born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus in 37 AD, ascended to the Roman imperial throne in 54 AD, initiatin... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24077
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SYRIA. Antioch. Nero (AD 54-68). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 15.10 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5. Dated Caesarean Era Year 110 and Regnal Year 8 (AD 61/2). NEPΩNOΣ KAIΣAPO-Σ ΣEBAΣTOY, laureate bust of Nero right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing facing on thunderbolt, head left, tail right, wings spread; palm branch in left field, H / IP (date) in right field. Prieur 82. RPC I 4182. McAlee 258.
Nero, born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus in 37 AD, ascended to the Roman imperial throne in 54 A... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24078
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SYRIA. Antioch. Nero (AD 54-68). AR tetradrachm (24mm, 15.22 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 3/5. Dated Caesarean Era Year 110 and Regnal Year 8 (AD 61/2). NEPΩNOΣ KAIΣAPO-Σ ΣEBAΣTOY, laureate bust of Nero right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread; palm branch to left; H / IP (date) to right. Prieur 82. RPC 4182. McAlee 258.
Nero, born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus in 37 AD, ascended to the Roman imperial throne in 54 AD, initiating a tumultuous reign that b... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24079
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SYRIA. Antioch. Nero (AD 54-68.) AR tetradrachm (24mm, 12h). NGC VF, scratches. Dated Caesarean Era Year 111 and Regnal Year 9 (AD 62/3). NERΩN KAIΣAP Σ-EBAΣTOΣ, laureate head of Nero right, aegis on back of neck / ETOYΣ-AIP•Θ, eagle standing right on thunderbolt, wings spread; palm branch and pellet in right field. Prieur 85.
From the Forest Wayne Collection.
Nero, born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus in 37 AD, ascended to the Roman imperial throne in 54 AD, initiating a tumultuous rei... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24080
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SYRIA. Antioch. Nero (AD 54-68). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 13.77 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. 5/5 - 4/5 Dated Regnal Year 10 and Caesarean Era Year 112 (AD 63/4). NEPΩN KAIΣAP-ΣEBAΣTOΣ, laureate bust of Nero right, seen from behind, wearing aegis; pellet below / ETOYΣ, eagle standing right on thunderbolt, wings spread; pellet and palm branch to right, BIP•I (dates) to left. Prieur 90. McAlee 264. RPC I 4190.
From the James Lomiento, Jr. Collection. Ex Antiqua, private sale with old dealer's ... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24081
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SYRIA. Antioch. Nero (AD 54-68). AR tetradrachm (24mm, 14.88 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5. Dated Regnal Year 10 and Caesarean Era Year 112 (AD 63/4). NEPΩN KAIΣAP-ΣEBAΣTOΣ, laureate bust of Nero right, seen from behind, wearing aegis; pellet below / ETOYΣ, eagle standing right on thunderbolt, wings spread; pellet and palm branch to right, BIP•I (dates) to left. Prieur 90. McAlee 264. RPC I 4190.
Nero, born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus in 37 AD, ascended to the Roman imperial thro... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24082
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SYRIA. Antioch. Nero (AD 54-68). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 15.20 gm, 12h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, brushed. Dated Regnal Year 10 and Caesarean Era Year 112 (AD 63/4). NEPΩN KAIΣAP-ΣEBAΣTOΣ, laureate bust of Nero right, seen from behind, wearing aegis; pellet below / ETOYΣ, eagle standing right on thunderbolt, wings spread; pellet and palm branch to right, BIP•I (dates) to left. Prieur 90. McAlee 264. RPC I 4190.
Nero, born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus in 37 AD, ascended to the Roman imperial th... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24083
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SYRIA. Antioch. Nero (AD 54-68). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 15.06 gm, 12h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5, brushed. Dated Regnal Year 10 and Caesarean Era Year 112 (AD 63/4). NEPΩN KAIΣAP-ΣEBAΣTOΣ, laureate bust of Nero right, seen from behind, wearing aegis; pellet below / ETOYΣ, eagle standing right on thunderbolt, wings spread; pellet and palm branch to right, BIP•I (dates) to left. Prieur 90. McAlee 264. RPC I 4190.
Nero, born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus in 37 AD, ascended to the Roman imperial th... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24125
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PHOENICIA. Tyre. Trajan (AD 98-117). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 14.44 gm, 7h). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5. COS V, ca. AD 103-111. AYTOKP KAIC NЄP TPAIANOC CЄB ΓЄRM ΔAK, laureate head of Trajan right; eagle standing right with wings folded below, horizontal club left below truncation / ΔHMAPX-ЄΞ YΠAT Є, laureate bust of Hercules/Melqart right, wearing lion skin around neck with paws tied. Prieur 1496. RPC III, 3539 (AD 110/11).
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24126
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PHOENICIA. Tyre. Trajan (AD 98-117). AR tetradrachm (27mm, 14.99 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5, light graffito. COS II, AD 98-99. AYTOKP KAIC NЄP TPAIA-NOC CЄB ΓЄRM, laureate head of Trajan right / ΔHMAPX ЄΞ YΠAT•B, eagle standing facing on filleted thunderbolt, head left, wreath in beak, wings spread. Prieur 1489.
Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, better known as Trajan, carved his name in history as one of ancient Rome's most illustrious emperors, renowned for his military prowess and st... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24127
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PHOENICIA. Tyre. Trajan (AD 98-117). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 6h). NGC Fine, marks. COS V, ca. AD 103-111. AYTOKP KAIC NЄP TPAIANOC CЄB ΓЄRM ΔAK, laureate head of Trajan right; eagle standing right with wings closed below, reversed club right field / ΔHMAPX-ЄΞ YΠAT•Є, laureate bust of Hercules/Melqart right, wearing lion skin around neck with paws tied. Prieur 1495. McAlee 455A (Syria-Antioch). RPC III 3528.
From The M&N Collection. Ex The Fountain Head of Fine Coins, private sale with... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24128
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PHOENICIA. Tyre. Trajan (AD 98-117). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 13.98 gm, 7h). NGC VG 4/5 - 3/5. Dated Regnal Year 17 and Consular Year 6 (AD 112/13). ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙC ΝΕΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟC CΕΒ ΓΕΡΜ ΔΑΚ, laureate head of Trajan right, club and eagle standing right below / ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΙΖ ΥΠΑΤ Ϛ, Tyche seated right on rock, three grain ears in outstretched right hand; river god Orontes swimming right before. Prieur 1500. RPC III, 3548 (Syria).
Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, better known as Trajan, carved his name... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24129
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PHOENICIA. Tyre. Caracalla (AD 198-217). BI tetradrachm (25mm, 11h). NGC Choice XF. AD 213-217. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΑΝ-ΤWΝΙΝΟC CЄ, laureate head of Caracalla right / •ΔΗΜΑΡX•ЄΞ•ΥΠΑΤΟCΤΟ•Δ•, eagle standing facing on club, head left, tail left, wreath in beak, wings spread; murex shell between legs. Prieur 1547.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25019
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SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, Gelon I (485-478 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.04 gm, 2h). ANACS XF 40. Ca. 485-480 BC. Bearded charioteer, reins in right hand, kentron in left, walking slow quadriga left; Nike flying left above to crown horses / ΣVRAKOΣI-ON, head of Arethusa right, wearing loop and pendant earring, pearl necklace, and pearl diadem, hair tucked up behind under diadem; four dolphins swimming clockwise around. SNG ANS 19. Charming specimen with radiant surfaces. ... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25135
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SELEUCID KINGDOM. Alexander I Theopater Euergetes Balas (152-145 BC). AR tetradrachm (27mm, 14.15 gm, 12h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 4/5. Tyre, dated Seleucid Era 164 (149/8 BC). Diademed, draped bust of Alexander I right, diadem ends falling straight behind, seen from front / AΛEΞANΔPOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle standing left on prow, palm under right wing; club surmounted by TYP monogram in left field, ΔΞP monogram above FP monogram in right field. SC 1835.3c. A beautiful coin featuring a bold strike wi... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25139
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PHOENICIA. Tyre. Ca. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR shekel (28mm, 14.32 gm, 1h). NGC AU★ 4/5 - 4/5. Dated Civic Year 19 (108/7 BC). Laureate head of Melqart right / TYPOY IEPAΣ-KAI AΣYΛOY, eagle standing left on prow, palm over right wing; ΘI (date) above vertical club in left field, MY right field; Phoenician bet between legs. DCA Tyre 53. HGC 10, 357. Incredibly beautiful coin in hand featuring commendable toning and delicate luster.
From the WCN Collection.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25140
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PHOENICIA. Tyre. Ca. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR shekel (31mm, 14.32 gm, 1h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 4/5. Dated Civic Year 39 (88/7 BC). Laureate head of Melqart right / TYPOY IEPAΣ-KAI AΣYΛOY, eagle standing left on prow, palm over right wing; ΘΛ (date) above vertical club in left field, Δ right field; Phoenician aleph between legs. DCA Tyre 140. HGC 10, 357. Phenomenally toned piece with subtle peach hues in the light as this huge piece catches the light.
From the Bob Klein History of Mone... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25151
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JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR zuz (18mm, 3.29 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF★ 3/5 - 5/5, overstruck. Undated issue of Year 3 (AD 134/5). Simon (Paleo-Hebrew), name within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / For the Freedom of Jerusalem (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted oenochoe, handle on left; upright willow branch to right. Mildenberg 104.7 (this coin listed). GBC 6, 6449. Beautiful cabinet toning and intriguing political overstrike... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25152
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SASANIAN EMPIRE. Khusru II (AD 591-628). AR drachm (34mm, 4.16 gm, 3h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Bust of Khusru II right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, two wings, and star-in-crescent, ribbons and crescent on shoulders; stars flanking crown, star-in-crescents in margin, double border / Fire altar with ribbons flanked by two attendants; star and crescent above, star-in-crescents in margin, triple border. Göbl type II/3. Shimmering luster.
Khusru II Parviz ("the Victorious", al... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25160
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PHOENICIA. Tyre. Trajan (AD 98-117). AR tetradrachm (27mm, 15.11 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. COS V, ca. AD 103-111. AYTOKP KAIC NЄP TPAIANOC CЄB ΓЄRM ΔAK, laureate head of Trajan right; eagle standing right with wings folded below, reversed club in right field / ΔHMAPX-ЄΞ YΠAT•Є, laureate bust of Hercules/Melqart right, wearing lion skin around neck with paws tied. Prieur 1495. McAlee 455A (Syria-Antioch). RPC III 3528. A striking specimen with two detailed and expressive p... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 122
CARIA, Termera. Tymnes. Tyrant, 480-460 BC. AR Drachm (14mm, 3.12 g, 2h). Chian standard. Satyr in running-kneeling position right / Head of roaring lion right within incuse square. Konuk, Influences, pl. XXIX, 21; HN Online 2168. Toned, granular surfaces, struck slightly off center and test cut on obverse. VF.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 172
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Alexander I Balas. 152-145 BC. AR Didrachm (21.5mm, 6.31 g, 1h). Tyre mint. Dated SE 163 (150/49 BC). Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on prow, palm frond over shoulder; to left, club surmounted by Tyre monogram; to right, ΓΞΡ (date) above HP monogram. SC 1836.1a; HGC 9, 886; DCA2 65. Lightly toned, rough horn silver deposits, cleaning scratches. VF.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 174
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Demetrios II Nikator. First reign, 146-138 BC. Æ (20.5mm, 7.25 g, 1h). Tyre mint. Dated SE 169 (144/3 BC). Diademed head right / Stern of galley left; LΘΞP (date) above. SC 1968.3; HGC 9, 1000; DCA 171. Dark green-brown patina, with patches of red-brown, minor cleaning marks. Good VF.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 178
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes). 138-129 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 12.96 g, 12h). Phoenician standard. Tyre mint. Dated SE 177 (136/5 BC). Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on prow left; palm frond over far shoulder; to left, monogram above club surmounted by Tyre monogram; to right, A(ΣY monogram) above ZOP (date); monogram between legs. SC 2109.5a; HGC 9, 1074; DCA2 138. Toned, some flan flaws, minor die wear on obverse, chip at edge on reverse. Good VF.... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 179
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes). 138-129 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 13.67 g, 12h). Phoenician standard. Tyre mint. Dated SE 183 (130/29 BC). Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on prow left; palm frond over far shoulder; to left, monogram above club surmounted by Tyre monogram; to right, monogram above ΓΠP (date); monogram between legs. SC 2109.11b; HGC 9, 1074; DCA2 138. Lightly toned, areas of light roughness, cleaning scratches, spot of find patina on ob... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 180
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Demetrios II Nikator. Second reign, 129-125 BC. AR Didrachm (21mm, 6.82 g, 12h). Tyre mint. Dated SE 184 (129/8 BC). Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, A/PE above club surmounted by Tyre monogram; to right, monogram above ΔΠP (date); monogram between legs. SC 2196.2b; HGC 9, 1125; DCA2 172. Lightly toned, porous, light scratches. VF.
Ex Stephen M. Huston 152 (27 June 1997), lot 34.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 181
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Demetrios II Nikator. Second reign, 129-125 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 13.95 g, 12h). Tyre mint. Dated SE 185 (128/7 BC). Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, A/PE above club surmounted by Tyre monogram; to right, monogram above EΠP (date); monogram between legs. SC 2195.3b; HGC 9, 1122; DCA2 170. Deep iridescent tone, some hairlines, a little porosity on obverse, flan flaw on reverse. Good VF.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 381
SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.18 g, 6h). Struck AD 98-99. Laureate head of Trajan right set on eagle standing right, wings gathered; to left, palm frond; to right, club / ΔHMAPX ЄΞ YΠAT B (date), laureate bust of Melqart right, lion's skin tied around neck. McAlee 450/2; RPC III 3523; Prieur 1478 (Tyre). Lightly toned, porosity. Near VF. The first year of issue for this popular type.
From the André Ronde Collection.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 382
SELEUCIS and PIERIA, Antioch. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.46 g, 6h). Struck AD 112-113. Laureate head right set on eagle standing right, wings gathered; to left, club / ΔHMAPX ЄΞ IZ YΠAT ς (dates), Tyche seated right on rocky outcropping, holding grain ears and poppy in right hand; below, half-length figure of river-god Orontes swimming right. McAlee 472; RPC III 3548; Prieur 1500 (Tyre). Lightly toned with some find patina, porosity. VF.
From the André Ronde Collection.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 425
PHOENICIA, Tyre. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 12.15 g, 12h). Struck AD 213-217. Laureate head of Caracalla right set on eagle standing right, wings gathered; to right, club / ΔHMAPX ЄΞ YΠAT Δ (date), laureate bust of Melqart right (with features of Caracalla), lion's skin tied around neck. Prieur 1543. Toned, porosity, traces of find patina, struck on a slightly compact flan. Near VF.
From the André Ronde Collection.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 426
PHOENICIA, Tyre. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 11.47 g, 6h). Struck AD 213-215. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Eagle standing facing on club, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, murex shell. Prieur 1550. Toned, light porosity. Near VF.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 427
PHOENICIA, Tyre. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ ( 31mm, 18.09 g, 11h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Two baetyls (the Ambrosial Rocks) on platform flanked by star and crescent; to left, flaming incense altar; to right, olive tree; in exergue, AMBPOCIЄ / ΠETPЄ in two lines above murex shell. RPC VII.2 3582; Rouvier 2437. Brown surfaces, light roughness, obverse scrape, reverse smoothing. Near VF. Rare.
From the André Ronde Collection.
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 348
Syria, Demetrius II. 2nd Reign 129-125 BC. Tetradrachm; Syria, Demetrius II. 2nd Reign 129-125 BC; Tyre, SE 183 = 130/29 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.08g. SC-2195.1. Obv: Diademed head r. Rx: Eagle standing l., palm branch under wing; date in r. field.. EF
Estimate: 450 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 360
Phoenicia, Tyre. ; Phoenicia, Tyre; 18/19 AD, 1/2 Shekel, 6.15g. Lifetime of Christ issue. Minted for Jerusalem temple. DCA-857, HGC-358, RPC-4689. Obv: Laureate head of Melkart to r. Rx: Eagle standing left on prow with palm frond behind; in field to l., PMΔ above club; to r., KP above monogram of MPE.. VF
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23121
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PHOENICIA. Tyre. 'Ozmilk (Azemilkos). Ca. 349-311/0 BC. AR shekel or didrachm (19mm, 8.66 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5. Dated Regnal Year 15 (335/4 BC). Bearded deity (Melqart?), with bow and arrow in hands, riding winged hippocamp right above waves, dolphin below / Owl standing right, head facing, flail and crook over shoulder, Θ over ˆIIIII (date). HGC 10, 349. Rouvier 1816. SNG Copenhagen 467. Hints of teal and amber.
From the WCN Collection.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23122
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PHOENICIA. Tyre. 'Ozmilk (Azemilkos). Ca. 349-311/0 BC. AR shekel or didrachm (20mm, 7.95 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, light scratch. Dated Regnal Year 15 (335/4 BC). Bearded deity (Melqart?), with bow and arrow in hands, riding winged hippocamp right above waves, dolphin below / Owl standing right, head facing, flail and crook over shoulder, Θ over ˆIIIII (date). HGC 10, 349. Rouvier 1816. SNG Copenhagen 467.
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SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 505
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. SICILY. Akragas.
Tetradrachm c. 460 BC. (17.49 g, 4 h) AKPAC - ANTOS Eagle standing left, with closed wings. Rv. Crab, shell resembling human face. Westermark 349.4 (this coin). SNG ANS 973 and Gulbenkian 161 (same dies). Hirmer 171 (same reverse die). Überdurchschnittlich gut ausgeprägt / Extraordinarily well struck. Vorzüglich / Extremely fine.
(~€ 5'210/USD 5'680)
Akragas, today Agrigento, the second largest city in Greek Sicily after Syracuse, was founded by ... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 506
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. SICILY. Leontinoi.
Tetradrachm 450/440 BC. (17.24 g, 7 h) Laureate head of Apollo to left. Rv. L-EO-NTIN-O-N Head of roaring lion to left; around, four barley grains. Rizzo Tf. 23,19 (same dies). SNG ANS 236 (same dies). Prägung auf breitem Schrötling / Struck on broad flan. Vorzüglich / Extremely fine.
(~€ 2'605/USD 2'840)
Halfway between Katane and Syracuse, on a hill south of Symaithos, Naxos founded Leontinoi around 729 BC, after the Sikelian residents had bee... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 511
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. ATTICA. Athens.
Tetradrachm c. 475-465 BC. (17.17 g, 4 h) Head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace with pendants, and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl. Rv. Owl standing right, head facing, spread tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent to left, AQE to right; all within incuse square. 17.17 g. Starr, Athenian Coinage 480-449, (Oxford 1970), 135/136. Starr, New Specimens of Athenian Coinage, 48... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 512
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. CORINTH.
Stater c. 375-300 BC. (8.66 g, 4 h) Pegasos flying to left; below, Koppa. Rv. Head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet; to right, E and rose. Ravel 997. BMC 327, pl. 6, 5 (same reverse die). Herrlicher später klassischer Stil / Wonderful late Classical style. FDC / Uncirculated.
(~€ 1'565/USD 1'705)
Historical references begin with the early 8th century BC, when Corinth began to develop as a commercial center. Between the 8th and 7th centuries, th... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 475
RÖMISCHES REICH, Caracalla, 198-217, AR Tetradrachme (213-217), Phoenicia, Stadt Tyros. Belorb. Büste n.r. Rs.Adler mit Kranz von vorne, Kopf l., unten Murexmuschel. 14,95g.
f.vz
Prieur 1659
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 476
RÖMISCHES REICH, Caracalla, 198-217, AR Tetradrachme (213-217), Phoenicia, Stadt Tyros. Belorb. Büste n.r. Rs.Adler mit Kranz von vorne, Kopf l., unten Murexmuschel. 14,58g.
ss+
Prieur 1659a
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 482
RÖMISCHES REICH, Caracalla, 198-217, Bil.-Tetradrachme (215-217), Phoenicia, Stadt Tyros. Berytus. Drap. Büste n.r. Rs.Adler mit Kranz von vorn, Kopf l., unten Prora. 14,03g.
ss-vz
Prieur 1179
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 483
RÖMISCHES REICH, Caracalla, 198-217, AR Tetradrachme (213-217), Phoenicia, Stadt Tyros. Belorb. Büste r. Rs.Adler mit Kranz von vorn, Kopf l., unten Murexmuschel. 12,57g.
ss+/ss
Prieur 1179
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 508
RÖMISCHES REICH, Macrinus, 217-218, AR Tetradrachme, Phoenicia, Stadt Tyros. Belorb. Büste r. Rs.Adler mit geöffneten. Flügeln, darunter Murexmuschel. 12,45g.
ss-vz
Prieur 861
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - May 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 32026
SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR Shekel (14.27 gms), dated CY 24 (103/2 B.C.). NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Brushed.
HGC-10, 357; DCA-919. Obverse: Laureate head of Melkart right, wearing lion skin around neck; Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background. A beautiful example of this heavily sought-after biblical type. Struck on a full flan, it displays a strong portrait of Melkart and intact reverse details including a clear date. Lustrous with just a hint of amber tone.
Ex:... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - May 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 32027
SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR Shekel (14.15 gms), dated CY 31 (96/5 B.C.). NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Scratches.
HGC-10, 357; DCA-919. Obverse: Laureate bust of Melkart right, with drapery tied around neck; Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind. Struck on a broad flan, this Shekel provides ample detail including a sharp date. Moderately circulated but still lustrous under its dusty gray tone.
Estimate: $500 - $750... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - May 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 32028
SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR Shekel (13.55 gms), dated CY 158 (A.D. 32/3). NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.
HGC-10, 357; DCA-919. Lifetime of Christ issue. Obverse: Laureate bust of Melkart right, with drapery tied around neck; Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind. While somewhat crude, this biblical Shekel lacks any distracting damage and retains a legible date, placing it at the traditional date of the crucifixion of Jesus in A.D. 33. This RARE and historically important... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - May 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 32029
SYRIA. Phoenicia. Tyre. AR Shekel (13.79 gms), dated CY 166 (A.D. 40/1). NGC VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Flan Flaw.
HGC-10, 357; DCA-919. Obverse: Laureate bust of Melkart right, with drapery tied around neck; Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond behind. A compact but handsome example of this iconic type. Rather well-centered and free of major distractions, it displays a satisfying portrayal of the Phoenician god Melkart as well as clear date and control marks on the reverse.
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 17
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. Struck under Hieron I, circa 475-470 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23.09 mm, 17.18 g). Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron in the right hand and reins in the left hand, Nike flying right above crowning horses with open wreath. Rev. ΣVΡA ΚΟ Σ ΙΟ Ν (retrograde) Head of Arethusa right, hair raised and tied in taenia, wearing single-pendant earring, four dolphins swimming around clockwise. Boehringer series XIIc, 337 (V166/R237). SNG... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 18
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. Struck under Hieron I, circa 480-475 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24.82 mm, 16.75 g) Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron in the right hand and reins in the left hand, Nike above flying right, crowning horses. Rev. ΣVΡΑΚΟΣΙΟ Ν in semicircle to right. Pearl-diademed head of Arethusa right, wearing necklace, four dolphins swimming around clockwise. Boehringer 127 (V58/R87). SNG Copenhagen 35. HGC 2, 1306. Light toning. Good Very Fi... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 19
SICILY. Syracuse, Deinomenid Tyranny. Time of Hieron I, circa 478/5-475/0 BC. Obol (Silver, 8.71 mm, 0.34 g). Head of Arethusa to right, wearing pearl tainia, necklace. Rev. Wheel of four spokes. Boehringer 365; SNG ANS 116-118. Boehringer Series XI, 279-85 or Series XII, 362-70; HGC 2, 1371. 0. Very Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatic E-Sale 95 lot 54.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31002
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SICILY. Gela. Ca. 413-405 BC. AR tetradrachm (29mm, 17.19 gm, 2h). NGC XF 4/5 - 5/5, Fine Style, overstruck. Charioteer driving quadriga galloping left, with reins in right hand, kentron in left; eagle flying left above, grain ear left in exergue / ΓΕΛ (retrograde), forepart of man-faced bull (river god Gelas) swimming right, with long pointed beard; horizontal grain kernel above. SNG ANS 100 (same dies). Jenkins Group IX, 484. SNG Lockett 778. HGC 2, 359. Generous flan, displaying th... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31005
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SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysius I (405-370 BC). AR decadrachm (33mm, 43.40 gm, 11h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Unsigned dies in the style of Euainetos, ca. 405-380/67 BC. Charioteer driving quadriga galloping left, in flowing chiton, reins in left hand, kentron in right; Nike flying right in field above to crown him, military arms, including aspis (shield), greaves, cuirass, and crested Attic helmet, all joined by horizontal spear, ΑΘΛΑ ("prizes") below all in exergue / ΣΥ-ΡΑ-ΚΟ-Σ-ΙΩ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31007
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SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC). AR tetradrachm (27mm, 16.43 gm, 1h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, edge marks, flan flaws, scratches. Pre-royal coinage, ca. 310-305 BC. Head of Persephone left, wreathed with grain ears, wearing triple-pendant earring and beaded necklace; three dolphins around, ΦI below neck truncation / ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, charioteer driving quadriga galloping left, reins in left hand, kentron in right; triskeles counterclockwise above, AN monogram in exergu... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31009
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SICULO-PUNIC. Sicily. Entella. Ca. 300-289 BC. AR tetradrachm (27mm, 17.00 gm, 9h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 -4/5. Head of young Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck / 'MHMHNT (Punic for People of the Camp), head and neck of horse left; transverse club before, palm tree behind, all within dotted border. HGC 2, 295. Jenkins 325-346. In hand, this coin is simply breathtaking, with its incredible dark hematite toning that contrasts brilliantly against a seemingly... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31032
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CYRENAICA. Cyrene. Ophellas, Ptolemaic Governor (ca. 322/1-308 BC). AV stater (19mm, 8.51 gm, 1h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, ex-jewelry, brushed. Attic standard. Chairius, magistrate. KYPANAI-ON, charioteer driving quadriga walking right, with reins in both hand, kentron in right hand; radiate sun above, all within linear border / XAIPIOΣ (retrograde), Zeus reclining left on throne, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle standing left with head reverted in outstretched right h... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31033
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JUDAEA. The Jewish War (AD 66-70). AR half-shekel (18mm, 6.87 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 1/5, scratches. Jerusalem, dated Year 3 (April AD 68-May AD 69). Half of a shekel (Paleo-Hebrew), ritual chalice with pearled rim, base resting on raised projections; Year Three (Paleo-Hebrew) above / Jerusalem the Holy (Paleo-Hebrew), staff with three pomegranate buds and globular base. GBC 6, 6391. Wonder example of this rare issuance well-struck on a charcoal toned flan of sound metal.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31034
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JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR sela (26mm, 14.12 gm, 1h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5, lamination. Dated Year 2 (AD 133/4). Simon (Paleo-Hebrew) on two sides, star above façade of the Jerusalem Temple, the Ark of the Covenant seen from end in center of entrance / Year two of the Freedom of Israel (Paleo-Hebrew), lulav with etrog to left. GBC 6, 6417. Mildenberg 140, 43 (same dies). TJC 233. AJC II 267, 16a. This beautiful specimen showcases a clear legend from the undertype, h... | 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 31059
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Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AV aureus (19mm, 7.71 gm, 4h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5. Roma and Lugdunum, AD 62-63. NERO•CAESAR•AVG•IMP, bareheaded bust of Nero right / PONTIF MAX TR-P VIIII COS IIII P P, Virtus standing left, wearing military attire, right foot on pile of arms, parazonium in right hand and resting on right knee, grounded spear in left; EX-S C across fields. Calicó 436. RIC I 36. An incredible portrait of a youthful Nero graces this coin, struck on a flan with the vibr... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31074
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Domitian, as Caesar (AD 81-96). AV aureus (19mm, 7.24 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, AD 75. CAES AVG F-DOMIT COS III, laureate head of Domitian right / PRINCEPS-IVVENTVT, Spes advancing left, flower in outstretched right hand, raising hem of stola with left. Calicó 912a. RIC II.1 (Vespasian) 787. A captivating, youthful portrait of Domitian, depicted as a prince during his father's reign, is elegantly presented on glittering surfaces that resemble honey.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31075
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Domitian, as Caesar (AD 81-96). AV aureus (19mm, 7.36 gm, 7h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, edge scuffs. Rome, AD 80-81. CAESAR DIVI F DOMITIANVS COS VII, laureate head of Domitian right / PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS, lit altar adorned with garlands. Calicó 918a (same dies). RIC II.1 (Titus) 265. A phenomenal example from the last of the 12 Caesars, this coin showcases a handsome portrait of Domitian as Caesar, struck on brilliant reflective and amber surfaces.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32009
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SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny (ca. 485-466 BC). AR tetradrachm (24mm, 17.38 gm, 8h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5. Charioteer driving walking quadriga right, kentron in right hand, reins in left; Nike flying right above, crowning horses, dotted border / ΣVRA-KΟ-ΣΙΟ-N, head of Arethusa right, wearing pearl taenia and necklace, hair looped up under band; four dolphins swimming clockwise around. Boehringer 108. HGC 2, 1306. A lovely piece bathed in charcoal toning.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32010
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SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, Gelon I (ca. 480-475 BC). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.24 gm, 4h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5, flan flaw. Charioteer driving quadriga walking right, kentron in right hand, reins in left; Nike flying right above, crowning horses, dotted border / ΣVRAKΟΣ-ΙΟN, head of Arethusa right, wearing beaded taenia and necklace, hair looped up under band; four dolphins swimming clockwise around. Boehringer 148. HGC 2, 1306. Brilliant fields with subtle lavender tonin... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32012
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SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC), as Tyrant. AV decadrachm (15mm, 4.29 gm, 4h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5, flan flaw. Ca. 317-310 BC. Laureate head of Apollo left; Σ below truncation / ΣYP-A-K-OΣIΩN, charioteer driving biga galloping right, kentron in right hand, reins in left, triskeles clockwise and Φ below. SNG Copenhagen 747 (same dies). This splendid piece is accentuated by a subtle yet vibrant fiery orange toning, adding a radiant warmth to it.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32018
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SICULO-PUNIC. Sicily. Entella. Ca. 320-300 BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.22 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, light marks. Head of Arethusa left, wreathed with reeds, wearing pearl necklace and triple drop pendant earring; four dolphins swimming around, dotted border / MMHNT' (Punic, "People of the Camp"), horse head left; palm tree with two clusters of dates behind, linear border. SNG Copenhagen 979. HGC 2, 284. Superb silhouette toning compliments the elegant and refined die sty... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32033
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MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AV stater (18mm, 8.60 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5. Posthumous issue of Tyre, dated Regnal Year 33 of Azemilkos (317/6 BC). Head of Athena right, hair in four tight corkscrew curls, wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, short parallel crest ends, bowl decorated with coiled serpent right / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike standing facing, head left, wreath in outstretched right hand, stylis cradled in left arm; ЧO (... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32181
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PHOENICIA. Tyre. Ca. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR shekel (28mm, 14.17 gm, 12h). NGC AU 4/5 - 2/5, scuff. Dated Civic Year 12 (115/4 BC). Laureate head of Melqart right / TYPOY IEPAΣ-KAI AΣYΛOY, eagle standing left on prow, with closed wings, palm over right wing; BI (date) above vertical club in left field, ZB monogram in right field; Phoenician bet between legs. DCA Tyre 32. A handsome portrait of Melqart boldly struck onto the planchet, displaying fine radiating flowlines. Lovely toned and ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32182
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PHOENICIA. Tyre. Ca. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR shekel (29mm, 14.35 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Dated Civic Year 24 (103/2 BC). Laureate head of Melqart right / TYPOY IEPAΣ-KAI AΣYΛOY, eagle standing left on prow, with closed wings, palm over right wing; ΔK (date) above vertical club in left field, ΔKP monogram in right field; Phoenician alef between legs. DCA Tyre 75. Stunning example boldly struck on a broad flan for the type with much of the detailing visible. Fantastic flowlines ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32183
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PHOENICIA. Tyre. Ca. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR shekel (28mm, 1h). ANACS XF 45. Dated Civic Year 31 (93/92 BC). Laureate head of Melqart right / TYPOY IEPAΣ-KAI AΣYΛOY, eagle standing left on prow, palm over right wing; ΔΛ (date) above vertical club in left field, Δ right field; Phoenician aleph between legs. DCA Tyre 120. Attractive phthalo blue toning around periphery.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32184
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PHOENICIA. Tyre. Ca. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR shekel (25mm, 14.16 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5. Dated Civic Year 170 (44/3 BC). Laureate head of Melqart right / TYPOY IEPAΣ-KAI AΣYΛOY, eagle standing left on prow, with closed wings, palm over right wing; PO (date) above vertical club in left field, KP above BKЄ monogram in right field; Phoenician alef between legs. DCA Tyre 629. Superb example with charcoal toning.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32185
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PHOENICIA. Tyre. Ca. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR shekel (24mm, 13.66 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 2/5, scratches. Dated Civic Year 177 (AD 41/2). Laureate head of Melqart right / TYPOY IEPAΣ-KAI AΣYΛOY, eagle standing left on prow, with closed wings, palm over right wing; POZ (date) above vertical club in left field, KP above EPH monogram in right field; Phoenician bet between legs. DCA Tyre 664. Attractive example of this popular type.
From the WCN Collection.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32247
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Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AV aureus (18mm, 7.69 gm, 5h). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5, edge marks. Roma and Lugdunum, AD 62-63. NERO•CAESAR•AVG•IMP, bareheaded bust of Nero right / PONTIF MAX TR P VIIII COS IIII P P, Roma standing right, wearing military attire, left foot on cuirass, inscribing shield in left hand with right; EX-S C across fields. Calicó 436. RIC I 38. This coin features a bold centered strike on a bright flashy flan.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32263
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Domitian, as Caesar (AD 81-96). AR denarius (19mm, 3.50 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, brushed. Rome, AD 76. CAESAR AVG F-DOMITIANVS, laureate head of Domitian right / COS IIII (barred numeral), Pegasus standing right, raising left foreleg. RIC II.1 (Vespasian) 921. A stunning eye-catching piece with fantastic toning.
Ex Noonans, private sale with old dealer's tag included; Spink Numismatic Circular, August 2003, RM1476.
Domitian, often remembered as a controversial figure in Ro... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2058
Croton.
Nomos circa 380-350, AR 21 mm, 7.59 g. Head of Hera Lacinia facing, wearing decorated stephane. Rev. [ΚΡΟ] – ΤΩΝΙ – ΑΤΑΝ Young Heracles seated l. on lion's skin, holding jug in outstretched r. hand and club resting on ground in l.; in lower r. field, bow. SNG ANS 371 (this obverse die). SNG Lloyd 616 (these dies). AMB 198. Historia Numorum Italy 2167.
Very rare. A portrait of fine style and a superb reverse composition struck on a
very broad flan. Old cabinet tone, surface s... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2073
Catana.
Drachm signed by Euainetos circa 405, AR 18 mm, 4.10 g. KATANAIΩ[N] Fast quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying l. to crown him. Rev. Diademed head l. of river-god Amenanos; at either side, two fish and below chin, crayfish. Above, AMENANOΣ and beneath neck truncation, EYAI. Rizzo pl. 14, 7 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 907 (these dies). AMB 335. Kraay-Hirmer 38. SNG ANS 1263.
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