Mithradates VI of Pontus, Tetradrachm
Mithradates VI of Pontus, 83-82 BC, Second Mithridatic War, Odessa, Tetradrachm, 16.13g. Obv: Portrait of Mithradates as Alexander III “The Great” as Herakles. Rx: Zeus seated.
Mithradates VI of Pontus, Tetradrachm
Mithradates VI of Pontus, 83-82 BC, Second Mithridatic War, Odessa, Tetradrachm, 16.13g. Obv: Portrait of Mithradates as Alexander III “The Great” as Herakles. Rx: Zeus seated.
Mysia, Cyzicus, Diobol
Mysia, Cyzicus, c. 450-400 BC, Diobol, 1.16g. SNG Paris BN-361. Obv: Forepart of winged boar l., tunny-fish behind. Rx: Head of roaring lion l. in incuse square.
Mysia, Cyzicus, Diobol
Mysia, Cyzicus, c. 450-400 BC, Diobol, 1.16g. SNG Paris BN-361. Obv: Forepart of winged boar l., tunny-fish behind. Rx: Head of roaring lion l. in incuse square.
Mysia, Cyzicus, EL Stater
Mysia, Cyzicus, c. 500-450 BC, EL Stater, 16.05g. von Fritze-112, Boston-1487, SNG Paris-253. Obv: Young nude male kneeling l., holding tunny by tail in his extended r. hand. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square.
Mysia, Cyzicus, EL Stater
Mysia, Cyzicus, c. 500-450 BC, EL Stater, 16.05g. von Fritze-112, Boston-1487, SNG Paris-253. Obv: Young nude male kneeling l., holding tunny by tail in his extended r. hand. Rx: Quadripartite incuse square.
Mysia, Lampsacus, Diobol
Mysia, Lampsacus, 4th-3rd Century BC, Diobol, 1.16g. SNG Paris BN-1216-9 (Reverse Symbol off flan). Obv: Head of Apollo r. Rx: Forepart of Pegasus r.
Mysia, Lampsacus, Diobol
Mysia, Lampsacus, 4th-3rd Century BC, Diobol, 1.16g. SNG Paris BN-1216-9 (Reverse Symbol off flan). Obv: Head of Apollo r. Rx: Forepart of Pegasus r.
Mysia, Pergamum, c. 76 BC, Cistophoric
Mysia, Pergamum, c. 76 BC, Cistophoric, 12.46g. Kleiner, Museum Notes 23, 1978, pl. 14, 26; SNG Paris-1728. Obv: Snake emerging l. from half-open Cista Mystica, all within ivy wreath. Rx: Bow in case between two serpents with intertwined tails; ΠΕΡΤ monogram to l., snake-entwined staff to r., ΠΡΥ monogram in wreath between the serpents’ heads, large letters ΑΠ above.
Mysia, Pergamum, c. 76 BC, Cistophoric
Mysia, Pergamum, c. 76 BC, Cistophoric, 12.46g. Kleiner, Museum Notes 23, 1978, pl. 14, 26; SNG Paris-1728. Obv: Snake emerging l. from half-open Cista Mystica, all within ivy wreath. Rx: Bow in case between two serpents with intertwined tails; ΠΕΡΤ monogram to l., snake-entwined staff to r., ΠΡΥ monogram in wreath between the serpents’ heads, large letters ΑΠ above.
Mysia, Pergamum, Cistophoric Tetradrachm
Mysia, Pergamum, c. 166-167 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 12.29g. Kleiner-49. Obv: Cista mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent issues l.; the hole in wreath of ivy. Rx: Bow-case with serpents; TH and monogram above, monogram to the l., thyrsos to r.
Mysia, Pergamum, Cistophoric Tetradrachm
Mysia, Pergamum, c. 166-167 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 12.29g. Kleiner-49. Obv: Cista mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent issues l.; the hole in wreath of ivy. Rx: Bow-case with serpents; TH and monogram above, monogram to the l., thyrsos to r.
Mysia, Pergamum,Cistophoric Tetradrachm
Mysia, Pergamum, c. 166-67 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 12.71g. Kleiner-12, SNG France-1734. Obv: Cista mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent issues l.; the whole in wreath of ivy. Rx: Bow-case with serpents; ΔΙ above, monogram to l., thyrsos to r.
Mysia, Pergamum,Cistophoric Tetradrachm
Mysia, Pergamum, c. 166-67 BC, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, 12.71g. Kleiner-12, SNG France-1734. Obv: Cista mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent issues l.; the whole in wreath of ivy. Rx: Bow-case with serpents; ΔΙ above, monogram to l., thyrsos to r.
Nabataean Kingdom. Aretas IV, with Shuqailat
Nabataean Kingdom. Aretas IV, with Shuqailat. 9 B.C.-A.D. 40 Æ (17 mm, 3.88 g, 11 h). Petra, A.D. 20-40. Jugate, draped busts of Aretas IV and Shuqailat right / Crossed cornucopias. Meshorer 114. Dark desert patina. Very fine.
Nabataean Kingdom. Aretas IV, with Shuqailat
Nabataean Kingdom. Aretas IV, with Shuqailat. 9 B.C.-A.D. 40 Æ (17 mm, 3.88 g, 11 h). Petra, A.D. 20-40. Jugate, draped busts of Aretas IV and Shuqailat right / Crossed cornucopias. Meshorer 114. Dark desert patina. Very fine.
Paphlagonia, Sinope, Drachm
Paphlagonia, Sinope, c. 490-425 BC, Drachm, 5.98g. SNG BM Black Sea-1361; Kraay, NC 1981, pl. 2, 31. Obv: Head of Sea Eagle l., small dolphin below (partially off flan). Rx: Double incuse punch with pellets at center. From the Philip T. Ashton Collection, acquired from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
Paphlagonia, Sinope, Drachm
Paphlagonia, Sinope, c. 490-425 BC, Drachm, 5.98g. SNG BM Black Sea-1361; Kraay, NC 1981, pl. 2, 31. Obv: Head of Sea Eagle l., small dolphin below (partially off flan). Rx: Double incuse punch with pellets at center. From the Philip T. Ashton Collection, acquired from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
Parthia, Orodes II, 57-38 BC, Drachm
Parthia, Orodes II, 57-38 BC, Drachm, 3.76g. Sellwood 48.10, Shore-262. Obv: Bust l. with short beard, wearing diadem and elaborate horse or hippocamp torque; star before, star and crescent behind. Rx: Archer seated r. on throne holding bow, anchor behind.
Parthia, Orodes II, 57-38 BC, Drachm
Parthia, Orodes II, 57-38 BC, Drachm, 3.76g. Sellwood 48.10, Shore-262. Obv: Bust l. with short beard, wearing diadem and elaborate horse or hippocamp torque; star before, star and crescent behind. Rx: Archer seated r. on throne holding bow, anchor behind.
Parthia, Vardanes I – Tetradrachm
Parthia, Vardanes I, 40-45 AD. Year ΔΝΤ = Nov. 42 AD, Tetradrachm, 14.58g. Sellwood-64.11. Shore-. Obv: Bust diademed l. Rx: King enthroned r. receiving palm from Tyche holding cornucopia, date in field above palm. Rare variety from year ΔΝΤ, missing in Shore. Ancient graffiti lettering in obverse right field.
Parthia, Vardanes I – Tetradrachm
Parthia, Vardanes I, 40-45 AD. Year ΔΝΤ = Nov. 42 AD, Tetradrachm, 14.58g. Sellwood-64.11. Shore-. Obv: Bust diademed l. Rx: King enthroned r. receiving palm from Tyche holding cornucopia, date in field above palm. Rare variety from year ΔΝΤ, missing in Shore. Ancient graffiti lettering in obverse right field.
Parthian Kingdom, Tiridates I
Parthian Kingdom, Tiridates I; 29-27 AD, Seleukeia, April 27 AD (Seleucid year 285), Tetradrachm, 14.91g. Sellwood-55.4. Rx: King enthroned l. holding Victory and scepter, date written downwards below throne, month name in exergue.
Parthian Kingdom, Tiridates I
Parthian Kingdom, Tiridates I; 29-27 AD, Seleukeia, April 27 AD (Seleucid year 285), Tetradrachm, 14.91g. Sellwood-55.4. Rx: King enthroned l. holding Victory and scepter, date written downwards below throne, month name in exergue.
Peloponnesus, Arcadian League, Triobol
Peloponnesus, Arcadian League 280-234 BC, Triobol, 2.44g. BCD-1547.5 (this coin); Agrinion-230 (same obverse die). Obv: Head of Zeus r. Rx: Naked Pan seated l. on rock, r. hand raised, holding lagobolon in l.; before him eagle flying l., A-Δ to either side. Ex Ex LHS 96, 8-9 May 2006, lot 1547.5 Ex BCD Collection.
Peloponnesus, Arcadian League, Triobol
Peloponnesus, Arcadian League 280-234 BC, Triobol, 2.44g. BCD-1547.5 (this coin); Agrinion-230 (same obverse die). Obv: Head of Zeus r. Rx: Naked Pan seated l. on rock, r. hand raised, holding lagobolon in l.; before him eagle flying l., A-Δ to either side. Ex Ex LHS 96, 8-9 May 2006, lot 1547.5 Ex BCD Collection.
Phoenicia, Sidon, Didrachm (Half Shekel)
Phoenicia, Sidon, 18/19 AD, Didrachm (Half Shekel), 5.35g. RPC-4560. Obv: Head of Tyche r. Rx: Eagle standing l., date across field. Ex Berk 40, 10 December 1985, lot 111. Lot includes handwritten ticket from the original HJB office in Joliet. These late Didrachms or Half Shekels of Sidon are surprisingly scarce; fewer than 20 on CoinArchives.
Phoenicia, Sidon, Didrachm (Half Shekel)
Phoenicia, Sidon, 18/19 AD, Didrachm (Half Shekel), 5.35g. RPC-4560. Obv: Head of Tyche r. Rx: Eagle standing l., date across field. Ex Berk 40, 10 December 1985, lot 111. Lot includes handwritten ticket from the original HJB office in Joliet. These late Didrachms or Half Shekels of Sidon are surprisingly scarce; fewer than 20 on CoinArchives.
Pseudo-Rhodian
Mainland Greece, Pseudo-Rhodian, c. 171-170 BC, Drachm, 2.31g. Ashton, Num. Chron. 1988-p. 24. Obv. Head of Helios facing three-quarter r. Rx: Rose bud l., bunch of grapes r., ΣΤΡΑΤΩΝ above, no ethnic.
Pseudo-Rhodian
Mainland Greece, Pseudo-Rhodian, c. 171-170 BC, Drachm, 2.31g. Ashton, Num. Chron. 1988-p. 24. Obv. Head of Helios facing three-quarter r. Rx: Rose bud l., bunch of grapes r., ΣΤΡΑΤΩΝ above, no ethnic.
Ptolemaic King, Didrachm
Uncertain Ptolemaic King, Uncertain Mint, Cyprus, c. late 2nd Century BC, Didrachm, 6.20g. SNG Cop-637, Svoronos-1789. Obv: Bust of young Dionysus r., wreathes with ivy, thyrsus over shoulder. Rx: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ – ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, wings open.
Ptolemaic King, Didrachm
Uncertain Ptolemaic King, Uncertain Mint, Cyprus, c. late 2nd Century BC, Didrachm, 6.20g. SNG Cop-637, Svoronos-1789. Obv: Bust of young Dionysus r., wreathes with ivy, thyrsus over shoulder. Rx: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ – ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, wings open.
