Calabria, Tarentum. Stater
Calabria, Tarentum; 281-272 BC, Stater, 7.57g. Vlasto-475. Obv: Naked horseman r. Rx: Taras on dolphin l.. VF
Calabria, Tarentum. Stater
Calabria, Tarentum; 281-272 BC, Stater, 7.57g. Vlasto-475. Obv: Naked horseman r. Rx: Taras on dolphin l.. VF
Calabria,Tarentum, Hemiobol
Calabria,Tarentum, 281-235 BC, Hemiobol, 0.53g. Cf. Vlasto-1631. Obv: Kantharos surrounded by five pellets, without visible letter in field. Rx: Same type, again without visible letters in field. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Pegasi, November 2005 and Harlan J. Berk February 2020.
Calabria,Tarentum, Hemiobol
Calabria,Tarentum, 281-235 BC, Hemiobol, 0.53g. Cf. Vlasto-1631. Obv: Kantharos surrounded by five pellets, without visible letter in field. Rx: Same type, again without visible letters in field. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired from Pegasi, November 2005 and Harlan J. Berk February 2020.
Caria, Mylasa, Drachm
Caria, Mylasa c. 175-150 BC, Drachm, 1.88g. R. Ashton, “The Pseudo-Rhodian Drachms of Mylasa”, NC (1992), 180. Obv: Head of Helios with standing eagle on left side of cheek. Rx: Rose, to either side of stalk: ΞΑ above, MA below ΞΑ is the abbreviation for the month of ΞΑΝΔΙΚΟΣ in the Macedonian calendar.
Caria, Mylasa, Drachm
Caria, Mylasa c. 175-150 BC, Drachm, 1.88g. R. Ashton, “The Pseudo-Rhodian Drachms of Mylasa”, NC (1992), 180. Obv: Head of Helios with standing eagle on left side of cheek. Rx: Rose, to either side of stalk: ΞΑ above, MA below ΞΑ is the abbreviation for the month of ΞΑΝΔΙΚΟΣ in the Macedonian calendar.
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.
Celtic, Durotriges, 45-40 BC, Pellet & Ring Type, Stater
Celtic, Durotriges, 45-40 BC, Pellet & Ring Type, Stater, 5.57g. VA 1246-1. From the Philip Ashton Collection, Ex Berk 136, 5 February 2004, lot 417.
Celtic, Durotriges, 45-40 BC, Pellet & Ring Type, Stater
Celtic, Durotriges, 45-40 BC, Pellet & Ring Type, Stater, 5.57g. VA 1246-1. From the Philip Ashton Collection, Ex Berk 136, 5 February 2004, lot 417.
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.
Judaea, Alexander Jannaeus, 104-76 BC, Year 25 = 80/79 BCE, Prutah
Judaea, Alexander Jannaeus, 104-76 BC, Year 25 = 80/79 BCE, Prutah, 1.57g. Hendin-1152a. Obv: Star with eight rays within dotted circle, around, Aramaic inscription “King Alexander, Year 25”. Rx: Anchor with flukes upward within circle; around, Greek inscription “of King Alexander”.
Judaea, Alexander Jannaeus, 104-76 BC, Year 25 = 80/79 BCE, Prutah
Judaea, Alexander Jannaeus, 104-76 BC, Year 25 = 80/79 BCE, Prutah, 1.57g. Hendin-1152a. Obv: Star with eight rays within dotted circle, around, Aramaic inscription “King Alexander, Year 25”. Rx: Anchor with flukes upward within circle; around, Greek inscription “of King Alexander”.
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.
