Attica, Athens, Tetradrachm
Attica, Athens, c. 350-294 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.56g. Obv: Head of Athena r. Rx: Owl r., crescent and olive twig with two leaves behind, ΑΞΕ in r. field.
Attica, Athens, Tetradrachm
Attica, Athens, c. 350-294 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.56g. Obv: Head of Athena r. Rx: Owl r., crescent and olive twig with two leaves behind, ΑΞΕ in r. field.
Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD, Amphipolis, Macedonia, AE 19
Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD, Amphipolis, Macedonia, AE 19, 6.67g. Cf. RPC-1629. Obv: KAICAP[OC] – [CEBACTOY]. Head bare r. Rx: ΑΜΦΙΠΟ. Artemis Tauropolos on bull r. Portrait in rough style possibly an ancient imitation.
Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD, Amphipolis, Macedonia, AE 19
Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD, Amphipolis, Macedonia, AE 19, 6.67g. Cf. RPC-1629. Obv: KAICAP[OC] – [CEBACTOY]. Head bare r. Rx: ΑΜΦΙΠΟ. Artemis Tauropolos on bull r. Portrait in rough style possibly an ancient imitation.
Augustus, Denarius
Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD, uncertain Italian mint (probably Brundisium, or Rome), issued Autumn 30 BC,
Denarius, 3.70g. BM-617, Paris-98, RIC-264, C-115. Obv: Victory on prow r., holding wreath and palm; no legend. Rx: IMP CAESAR in exergue, Octavian holding branch and reins in triumphal quadriga r.
Augustus, Denarius
Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD, uncertain Italian mint (probably Brundisium, or Rome), issued Autumn 30 BC,
Denarius, 3.70g. BM-617, Paris-98, RIC-264, C-115. Obv: Victory on prow r., holding wreath and palm; no legend. Rx: IMP CAESAR in exergue, Octavian holding branch and reins in triumphal quadriga r.
Augustus, Divus, Rome, Struck by Tiberius, 37-8 AD, Sestertius
Augustus, Divus, Rome, Struck by Tiberius, 37-8 AD, Sestertius, 27.67g. BM-125, Paris-111, C-308, (15 Fr.), RIC-68 (Rare). Obv: DIVO / AVGVSTO / S P Q R Radiate seated statue of Divus Augustus holding branch and scepter on car decorated with shields, drawn l. by four elephants with drivers. Rx: [TI CAE]SAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXXIIX around large S C.
Augustus, Divus, Rome, Struck by Tiberius, 37-8 AD, Sestertius
Augustus, Divus, Rome, Struck by Tiberius, 37-8 AD, Sestertius, 27.67g. BM-125, Paris-111, C-308, (15 Fr.), RIC-68 (Rare). Obv: DIVO / AVGVSTO / S P Q R Radiate seated statue of Divus Augustus holding branch and scepter on car decorated with shields, drawn l. by four elephants with drivers. Rx: [TI CAE]SAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXXIIX around large S C.
Aurelian
Aurelian AE Ant “Restores World” SHARP Aurelian AD 270-275 AE Antoninianus “Aurelian restores the civilised world.” Obv: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG – Radiate bust right, cuirassed. Rev: RESTITVTOR ORBIS – Woman standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian. Exe: XXI | (gamma) Cyzicus mint: AD 274-275 = RIC Vi, 369, page 306 – Cohen 209/ 3.60 g.
Aurelian
Aurelian AE Ant “Restores World” SHARP Aurelian AD 270-275 AE Antoninianus “Aurelian restores the civilised world.” Obv: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG – Radiate bust right, cuirassed. Rev: RESTITVTOR ORBIS – Woman standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian. Exe: XXI | (gamma) Cyzicus mint: AD 274-275 = RIC Vi, 369, page 306 – Cohen 209/ 3.60 g.
Aurelian
Aurelian AE Antoninianus. Milan mint. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate, draped bust right / VIRTVS AVG, emperor standing right, holding sceptre and globe, receiving Victory from soldier opposite. Mintmark T. Sear 11631. RIC 149.
Aurelian
Aurelian AE Antoninianus. Milan mint. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate, draped bust right / VIRTVS AVG, emperor standing right, holding sceptre and globe, receiving Victory from soldier opposite. Mintmark T. Sear 11631. RIC 149.
Aurelian, AE Antoninianus
Aurelian, AE antoninianus, Tripolis mint. AD 270-275. IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right / RESTITVT ORBIS, Woman standing right, presenting wreath to emperor standing right, holding sceptre or spear. Star in lower centre. Mintmark: dot KA (mintmark not in RIC). RIC V-1 Tripolis 389v.
Aurelian, AE Antoninianus
Aurelian, AE antoninianus, Tripolis mint. AD 270-275. IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right / RESTITVT ORBIS, Woman standing right, presenting wreath to emperor standing right, holding sceptre or spear. Star in lower centre. Mintmark: dot KA (mintmark not in RIC). RIC V-1 Tripolis 389v.
Aurelian, Antoninianus
Aurelian, 270-275 AD, Siscia, Antoninianus, 3.45g. RIC-244, Paris-861, Gobl-214c3 (9 spec.). Obv: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front, on front shoulder “tassle”. Rx: CONCORDIA MILITVM around, T* (officina 3) in exergue, Aurelian and Concordia standing, facing each other and clasping hands. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased from ALEX Malloy, March 2001 and Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. 2020.
Aurelian, Antoninianus
Aurelian, 270-275 AD, Siscia, Antoninianus, 3.45g. RIC-244, Paris-861, Gobl-214c3 (9 spec.). Obv: IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG Bust radiate, cuirassed r., seen from front, on front shoulder “tassle”. Rx: CONCORDIA MILITVM around, T* (officina 3) in exergue, Aurelian and Concordia standing, facing each other and clasping hands. From the Philip Ashton Collection, purchased from ALEX Malloy, March 2001 and Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. 2020.
Bactria, Demitrius I, Trichalkon
Bactria, Demitrius I, c. 200-185 BC, Trichalkon, 11.42g. Bopearachchi-Serie 5, C, pl. 5, SNG ANS-209-212 var. (monogram not listed). Obv: Head of elephant with bell hanging from neck. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ Caduccus with monogram to left.
Bactria, Demitrius I, Trichalkon
Bactria, Demitrius I, c. 200-185 BC, Trichalkon, 11.42g. Bopearachchi-Serie 5, C, pl. 5, SNG ANS-209-212 var. (monogram not listed). Obv: Head of elephant with bell hanging from neck. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ Caduccus with monogram to left.
Bactria, Hermaeus, 40-0 BC, c. 40-30 BC, Drachm
Bactria, Hermaeus, 40-0 BC, c. 40-30 BC, Drachm, 2.36g. Mitchiner-415h. Obv: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡοΣ ΕΡΜΑΙΟΥ Head diademed r. Rx: Zeus seated l. extending r. arm (omitted on this die) and holding sceptre in l.; Karosthi legend around, Mo monogram to r. The reverse die is in crude style, omitting Zeus’ extended right arm.
Bactria, Hermaeus, 40-0 BC, c. 40-30 BC, Drachm
Bactria, Hermaeus, 40-0 BC, c. 40-30 BC, Drachm, 2.36g. Mitchiner-415h. Obv: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡοΣ ΕΡΜΑΙΟΥ Head diademed r. Rx: Zeus seated l. extending r. arm (omitted on this die) and holding sceptre in l.; Karosthi legend around, Mo monogram to r. The reverse die is in crude style, omitting Zeus’ extended right arm.
Bactria, Menander, Drachm
Bactria, Menander, 155-130 BC, Drachm, 2.50g. Bopearachchi-Serie 7, 26A. Obv: Bust of king l., hurling javelin, skin over shoulder. Rx: Athena advancing l., monogram behind.
Bactria, Menander, Drachm
Bactria, Menander, 155-130 BC, Drachm, 2.50g. Bopearachchi-Serie 7, 26A. Obv: Bust of king l., hurling javelin, skin over shoulder. Rx: Athena advancing l., monogram behind.
Bactrian Chlorite Cup
Bactrian Chlorite Cup c. 2,000 BC. A small cup molded in grey-black chlorite. Two chips on the rim, incised line detailing in four groups on the body of the cup. H. 1 1/2”
Bactrian Chlorite Cup
Bactrian Chlorite Cup c. 2,000 BC. A small cup molded in grey-black chlorite. Two chips on the rim, incised line detailing in four groups on the body of the cup. H. 1 1/2”
Bronze Mythical Creature
Bronze Mythical Creature, c. 800 BC. This unusual sculpture depicts a seated dog-like creature. However, it has horns in front of its ears and bears some resemblance to the horned carnivorous creatures in Near Eastern mythology. Thick, black, red and green patina with some encrustations.
Bronze Mythical Creature
Bronze Mythical Creature, c. 800 BC. This unusual sculpture depicts a seated dog-like creature. However, it has horns in front of its ears and bears some resemblance to the horned carnivorous creatures in Near Eastern mythology. Thick, black, red and green patina with some encrustations.
Bruttium, Croton, Stater
Bruttium, Croton, c., 430-420 BC, Stater, 6.29g. SNG ANS-320, HN Italy-2116. Obv: Tripod; heron to l., QPO to r. Rx: Tripod.
Bruttium, Croton, Stater
Bruttium, Croton, c., 430-420 BC, Stater, 6.29g. SNG ANS-320, HN Italy-2116. Obv: Tripod; heron to l., QPO to r. Rx: Tripod.
Bruttium, Rhegium, Triens
Bruttium, Rhegium, c. 203-89 BC, Triens, 3.34g. BM-105. Obv: Jugate busts of the Dioscuri r., wearing laureate caps, each surmounted by a [star]. Rx: [Ρ]ΗΓΙΝΩ[Ν] Demeter standing l. holding wheat ears and scepter, crescent and IIII in field before her.
Bruttium, Rhegium, Triens
Bruttium, Rhegium, c. 203-89 BC, Triens, 3.34g. BM-105. Obv: Jugate busts of the Dioscuri r., wearing laureate caps, each surmounted by a [star]. Rx: [Ρ]ΗΓΙΝΩ[Ν] Demeter standing l. holding wheat ears and scepter, crescent and IIII in field before her.
Bruttium, Terina, 1/3 Stater
Bruttium, Terina, 400-356 BC, 1/3 Stater, 1.90g. SNG ANS-859. Obv: Head of Nymph l., triskeles behind neck. Rx: Nike seated to l. on a stool.
Bruttium, Terina, 1/3 Stater
Bruttium, Terina, 400-356 BC, 1/3 Stater, 1.90g. SNG ANS-859. Obv: Head of Nymph l., triskeles behind neck. Rx: Nike seated to l. on a stool.
