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.
Lucania, Metapontum, c. 320-290 BC, Diobol
Lucania, Metapontum, c. 320-290 BC, Diobol, 1.12g. Johnston, Metapontum-2.4. Obv: Head of Demeter r. Rx: Ear of barley.
Lucania, Metapontum, c. 320-290 BC, Diobol
Lucania, Metapontum, c. 320-290 BC, Diobol, 1.12g. Johnston, Metapontum-2.4. Obv: Head of Demeter r. Rx: Ear of barley.
Lycia, Periikle, c. 400-360 BC, Tetrobol
Lycia, Periikle, c. 400-360 BC, Tetrobol, 3.17g. Müseler VIII, 38; SNG von Aulock-4256 var (position of Hermes bust). Obv: Lion’s scalp facing front. Rx: Triskeles, bust of Hermes facing between two of the legs, all in round incuse. Ex Berk 205, 10 September 2018, lot 83.
Lycia, Periikle, c. 400-360 BC, Tetrobol
Lycia, Periikle, c. 400-360 BC, Tetrobol, 3.17g. Müseler VIII, 38; SNG von Aulock-4256 var (position of Hermes bust). Obv: Lion’s scalp facing front. Rx: Triskeles, bust of Hermes facing between two of the legs, all in round incuse. Ex Berk 205, 10 September 2018, lot 83.
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, Babylon, c. 311-305 BC, Tetradrachm
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great”, 336-323 BC, Babylon, c. 311-305 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.80g. Price-3747. Obv: Head of Herekles 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, 17.80g. Price-3747. Obv: Head of Herekles 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, 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”, 336-323 BC, Uncertain mint in Western Asia Minor, c. 188-180 BC, Drachm
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great”, 336-323 BC, Uncertain mint in Western Asia Minor, c. 188-180 BC, Drachm, 4.36g. Price-2756. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., eagle on outstretched arm; monogram in l. field, A below throne. Very scarce variety; we find no examples on CoinArchives. Price’s 2nd century date is perhaps too late on this, as the same combination of controls occurs on a “Colophon” drachm of Philip III Arrhidaeus, Price-P47.
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great”, 336-323 BC, Uncertain mint in Western Asia Minor, c. 188-180 BC, Drachm
Macedonia, Alexander III “The Great”, 336-323 BC, Uncertain mint in Western Asia Minor, c. 188-180 BC, Drachm, 4.36g. Price-2756. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., eagle on outstretched arm; monogram in l. field, A below throne. Very scarce variety; we find no examples on CoinArchives. Price’s 2nd century date is perhaps too late on this, as the same combination of controls occurs on a “Colophon” drachm of Philip III Arrhidaeus, Price-P47.
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.
