Celtic Britain Durotriges, Geometric Type, Quarter Stater
Celtic Britain Durotriges, 58-45 BC, Geometric Type, Quarter Stater, 1.02g. VA 1242-1. Obv: Boat with three occupants (?). Rx: Zigzag attached to two Y’s, two uncertain objects in field.
Celtic Britain Durotriges, Geometric Type, Quarter Stater
Celtic Britain Durotriges, 58-45 BC, Geometric Type, Quarter Stater, 1.02g. VA 1242-1. Obv: Boat with three occupants (?). Rx: Zigzag attached to two Y’s, two uncertain objects in field.
Euboea, Chalcis Drachm
Euboea, Chalcis, c. 338-308 BC, Drachm, 3.52g. SNG Cop-435, SNG Delepierre-1376, BCD-1379. Obv: Head of the Nymph Chalkis r., wearing earring, hair rolled. Rx: Eagle flying r., holding serpent in beak and talons; ΛΑΧ below (ΧΑΛ retrograde), unclear monogram above
Euboea, Chalcis Drachm
Euboea, Chalcis, c. 338-308 BC, Drachm, 3.52g. SNG Cop-435, SNG Delepierre-1376, BCD-1379. Obv: Head of the Nymph Chalkis r., wearing earring, hair rolled. Rx: Eagle flying r., holding serpent in beak and talons; ΛΑΧ below (ΧΑΛ retrograde), unclear monogram above
Euboea, Histiaia, Tetrobol
Euboea, Histiaia, 3rd. Century – 146 BC, Tetrobol, 2.32g. Sear-2495 var. Obv: Head of Maenad r. wearing wreath formed of bunches of grapes. Rx: ΙΣΤΙ – [Α]ΙΕΩΝ Nymph Histiaea seated r., on stern of galley decorated with wing, holding mast with cross-piece.
Euboea, Histiaia, Tetrobol
Euboea, Histiaia, 3rd. Century – 146 BC, Tetrobol, 2.32g. Sear-2495 var. Obv: Head of Maenad r. wearing wreath formed of bunches of grapes. Rx: ΙΣΤΙ – [Α]ΙΕΩΝ Nymph Histiaea seated r., on stern of galley decorated with wing, holding mast with cross-piece.
Indo-Scythians, Azes II, Drachm
Indo-Scythians, Azes II, Drachm, 2.10g. Mitch-847d. Obv: King on horseback r., Karosthi letter before. Rx: Athena standing r., monograms to either side.
Indo-Scythians, Azes II, Drachm
Indo-Scythians, Azes II, Drachm, 2.10g. Mitch-847d. Obv: King on horseback r., Karosthi letter before. Rx: Athena standing r., monograms to either side.
L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, Denarius
L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, 62 BC, Denarius, 3.96g. Cr-415/1, Syd-926, Aemilia 10. Obv: Veiled head of Concordia r. Rx: Trophy between togate figure (L. Aemilius Paullus) and 3 captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his sons).
L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, Denarius
L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, 62 BC, Denarius, 3.96g. Cr-415/1, Syd-926, Aemilia 10. Obv: Veiled head of Concordia r. Rx: Trophy between togate figure (L. Aemilius Paullus) and 3 captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his sons).
Lesbos, Mytilene EL Hekte
Lesbos, Mytilene. c. 521-478 BC, EL Hekte, 2.54g. Bodenstedt-24d. Obv: Head of roaring lion r. Rx: Incuse head of calf r.
Lesbos, Mytilene EL Hekte
Lesbos, Mytilene. c. 521-478 BC, EL Hekte, 2.54g. Bodenstedt-24d. Obv: Head of roaring lion r. Rx: Incuse head of calf r.
Lucania, Metapontum Nomos
Lucania, Metapontum c. 330-290 BC, Nomos, 7.88g. Johnston, Metapontum-Class C, 1.57, NH Italy-1581. Obv: Wreathed Head of Demeter l. Rx: Barley-ear with leaf to r., META to left, plow above leaf, MAX below.
Lucania, Metapontum Nomos
Lucania, Metapontum c. 330-290 BC, Nomos, 7.88g. Johnston, Metapontum-Class C, 1.57, NH Italy-1581. Obv: Wreathed Head of Demeter l. Rx: Barley-ear with leaf to r., META to left, plow above leaf, MAX below.
Lydia, Achaemenid Coinage
Achaemenid Empire. Time of Darios I to Xerxes II, circa 485-420 BC. Siglos (Silver, 16 mm, 5.38 g), Sardes. Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance to right, holding spear and bow. Rev. Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIa/b. Beautifully toned. Very fine.
Lydia, Achaemenid Coinage
Achaemenid Empire. Time of Darios I to Xerxes II, circa 485-420 BC. Siglos (Silver, 16 mm, 5.38 g), Sardes. Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance to right, holding spear and bow. Rev. Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIa/b. Beautifully toned. Very fine.
M. Aurelius Scaurus
M. Aurelius Scaurus. 118 BC, Narbo, Denarius, 3.81g. Cry-282/1, Syd-523, RSC Aurelia-20. Obv: Head of Roma r., wearing Phrygian helmet; M AVRELI before, ROMA and mark of value behind. Rx: Gallic warrior, perhaps Bituitus, in biga r., holding shield and carnyx and hurling spear; SCAVRI below, L LIC CN DOM in exergue. Nancy Walsh Collection.
M. Aurelius Scaurus
M. Aurelius Scaurus. 118 BC, Narbo, Denarius, 3.81g. Cry-282/1, Syd-523, RSC Aurelia-20. Obv: Head of Roma r., wearing Phrygian helmet; M AVRELI before, ROMA and mark of value behind. Rx: Gallic warrior, perhaps Bituitus, in biga r., holding shield and carnyx and hurling spear; SCAVRI below, L LIC CN DOM in exergue. Nancy Walsh Collection.
M. Caecilius Q. f. Q. n. Metellus AR, Denarius
M. Caecilius Q. f. Q. n. Metellus AR Denarius. Rome, 127 BC. Helmeted head of Roma right; star on neck guard, [R]OMA upwards behind, monogram below chin / M•METELLVS•Q•F, Macedonian shield with elephant’s head in central boss, surrounded by laurel wreath. Crawford 263/1a; Sydenham 480; RSC Caecilia 29. 3.82g, 19mm, 12h. Very Fine. Ex M.J. Collection, acquired from Naville Numismatics Ltd.
M. Caecilius Q. f. Q. n. Metellus AR, Denarius
M. Caecilius Q. f. Q. n. Metellus AR Denarius. Rome, 127 BC. Helmeted head of Roma right; star on neck guard, [R]OMA upwards behind, monogram below chin / M•METELLVS•Q•F, Macedonian shield with elephant’s head in central boss, surrounded by laurel wreath. Crawford 263/1a; Sydenham 480; RSC Caecilia 29. 3.82g, 19mm, 12h. Very Fine. Ex M.J. Collection, acquired from Naville Numismatics Ltd.
M. Herennius, Denarius
M. Herennius, 108-107 BC, Denarius, 3.87g. CR-308/1b, Syd-567a, Herennia 1a. Obv: Head of Pietas r., PIETAS behind. Rx: Amphinomus carrying his father r., M HERENNI behind, S dot before.
M. Herennius, Denarius
M. Herennius, 108-107 BC, Denarius, 3.87g. CR-308/1b, Syd-567a, Herennia 1a. Obv: Head of Pietas r., PIETAS behind. Rx: Amphinomus carrying his father r., M HERENNI behind, S dot before.
Macedon under Roman Rule AR Tetradrachm
Macedon under Roman Rule AR Tetradrachm. Aesillas, quaestor. Circa 95-70 BC. Head of the deified Alexander the Great right; Θ behind neck, [MAKEΔONΩN] around / AESILLAS Q, money chest, club, and chair; all within wreath. AMNG 223; HGC 3, 1110; SNG Copenhagen 1330. 16.26g, 26mm, 12h.
Macedon under Roman Rule AR Tetradrachm
Macedon under Roman Rule AR Tetradrachm. Aesillas, quaestor. Circa 95-70 BC. Head of the deified Alexander the Great right; Θ behind neck, [MAKEΔONΩN] around / AESILLAS Q, money chest, club, and chair; all within wreath. AMNG 223; HGC 3, 1110; SNG Copenhagen 1330. 16.26g, 26mm, 12h.
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great” 336-323 BC, Babylon, c. 311-305 BC, Tetradrachm
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great” 336-323 BC, Babylon, c. 311-305 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.98g. Price-3747. Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing skin of lion’s head with mane. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus enthroned l. holding eagle and scepter; in l. field below arm, MP in wreath, MI monogram under throne.
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great” 336-323 BC, Babylon, c. 311-305 BC, Tetradrachm
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great” 336-323 BC, Babylon, c. 311-305 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.98g. Price-3747. Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing skin of lion’s head with mane. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus enthroned l. holding eagle and scepter; in l. field below arm, MP in wreath, MI monogram under throne.
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great” 336-323 BC, Uncertain of Phoenicia or Syria, c. 323-317 BC, Tetradrachm
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great” 336-323 BC, Uncertain of Phoenicia or Syria, c. 323-317 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.75g. Price-3569, Meydancikkale-2039 (same dies). Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing skin of lion’s head with mane. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus enthroned l. holding eagle and scepter; in l. field below arm, wreath, monogram under throne.
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great” 336-323 BC, Uncertain of Phoenicia or Syria, c. 323-317 BC, Tetradrachm
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great” 336-323 BC, Uncertain of Phoenicia or Syria, c. 323-317 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.75g. Price-3569, Meydancikkale-2039 (same dies). Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing skin of lion’s head with mane. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus enthroned l. holding eagle and scepter; in l. field below arm, wreath, monogram under throne.
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great”, 336-323 BC, Lampsacus, c. 310-301 BC, Drachm
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great”, 336-323 BC, Lampsacus, c. 310-301 BC, Drachm, 4.34g. Price-1406 var (monogram in l. field). Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., Eagle on outstretched arm; [ΣΙ] monogram in l. field, ME monogram below throne
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great”, 336-323 BC, Lampsacus, c. 310-301 BC, Drachm
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great”, 336-323 BC, Lampsacus, c. 310-301 BC, Drachm, 4.34g. Price-1406 var (monogram in l. field). Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., Eagle on outstretched arm; [ΣΙ] monogram in l. field, ME monogram below throne
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great”, Drachm
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great”, 336-323 BC, Uncertain mint in Asia Minor, c. 320-301 BC, Drachm, 4.30g. Obv: Head of Herekles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., Eagle on outstretched arm.
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great”, Drachm
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great”, 336-323 BC, Uncertain mint in Asia Minor, c. 320-301 BC, Drachm, 4.30g. Obv: Head of Herekles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., Eagle on outstretched arm.
