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Lot # 245 - Continental Greece. Attica, Athens. AR Tetradrachm. New Style coinage. Polycharm(os), Nikog(enes), and Karaichos, magistrates. Struck 133/2 BC. Obv. Head of Athena Parthenos right, wearing necklace, pendent earring, and triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with the protomes of four horses above the visor, a Pegasos in flight rightward above the raised earpiece, and a curvilinear ornament on the shell. Rev. Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; A-ӨE above ΠOΛY-XAPM/NIKOΓ/KAPA/IKOV (magistrates’ names) in five lines across field; winged kerykeion to left, K on amphora, ΔI below; all within wreath. HGC 4 1602; Cf. Thompson 379/380a (same obv. die/rev. type). AR. 16.79 g. 30.00 mm. Delicate light tone with underlying luster. About EF.
Archaic Pegasos
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Lot # 246 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stetar, c. 550-500 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; koppa below. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square with swastika pattern, dots in each of the four angles. Pegasi 38/39; HGC 4 1815; Ravel Period I, Class III, cr. 92/94 Rosen 226. AR. 8.46 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Superb example of this very rare and archaic issue. Old deep cabinet tone, underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 247 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 549-450 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena right within incuse square. Pegasi cf. 48 or 56; Ravel Period 134 (O 85/R 101). AR. 8.51 g. 21.00 mm. Choice example of this archaic issue. The die break on reverse, which had previously been considered a symbol (Forrer describing the Weber collection listed it as a mace), was correctly identified by Ravel. Our specimen has the same dies of Ravel 134. Pleasant old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence around the devices. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 248 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 480-400 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying right, koppa below. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena right within incuse square. Pegasi 76; HGC 4 1825; Ravel Period II, 234; BCD Corinth 22. AR. 8.47 g. 19.00 mm. Choice example of this archaic Corinthian issue; darkly toned over lustrous surfaces; slightly off centred, otherwise. EF.
A Jewel from Corinth
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Lot # 249 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 400-375 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; below, koppa. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena left; to right, hound seated right. Pegasi 135; HGC 4 -; Ravel 539. AR. 8.46 g. 23.00 mm. R. Outstanding coin, sharply struck on a broad flan. Enchanting untouched warm patina with deep iridescence on the surfaces. Close to mint state. About FDC.
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Lot # 250 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 400-375 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying right; koppa below. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena right; aphlaston behind. Pegasi 246; HGC 4 1834; Ravel 635. AR. 8.22 g. 21.00 mm. Attractively toned, with a hint of bluish iridescence; reverse die shift, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 251 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 400-375 BC. Obv. Pegasos standing left; koppa below. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena left; before, dolphin; behind, palmette. Pegasi 284; HGC 4 1837; Ravel 781; BCD Corinth -. AR. 8.36 g. 22.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice; old cabinet tone with underlying luster; worn dies. VF.
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Lot # 252 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 400-375 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; below, koppa. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena left; above, dolphin left; to right, cock standing left. Pegasi 319; HGC 4 1832; Ravel 873; BCD Corinth –. AR. 8.50 g. 25.00 mm. Choice and lightly toned, struck on a broad flan with a worn obverse die. A hint of iridescence and underlying luster. About EF.
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Lot # 253 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 400-375 BC. Obv. Pegasos walking left; koppa below. Rev. Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet; apparently without symbol(s). Pegasi -; cf. 342 (before head, dolphin; behind neck guard, Σ); Ravel -; cf. 893 (same). AR. 8.18 g. 19.00 mm. Gash on obverse. Nice example, apparently unpublished variety without symbols; old cabinet tone, underlying luster. VF/Good VF.
Superb Pegasos
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Lot # 254 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 375-300 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying right; below, koppa. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena left; behind, E and poppyhead. Pegasi 366; HGC 4 1847; Ravel 984; BCD Corinth 93. AR. 8.55 g. 22.50 mm. R. Outstanding coin, with an enchanting and untouched warm patina with deep iridescence on the surfaces. EF.
Enchanting Poulain
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Lot # 255 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 345-307 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; koppa below. Rev. Head of Athena left, wearing laureate Corinthian helmet; A-P flanking neck truncation; to right, eagle standing left, head right. Pegasi 426; HGC 4 1848; BCD Corinth 101; Ravel 1008. AR. 8.50 g. 21.50 mm. Superb and brilliant, lovely light tone with golden hues. Good EF.
Choice Pegasos
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Lot # 256 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 350/45-285 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; koppa below. Rev. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet with laurel wreath on the bowl; A-P flanking neck truncation; aegis behind. Pegasi 427; HGC 4 1848; SNG Cop. 71; Ravel Period V, 1009; BCD Corinth –; BMC 253-4; Pozzi 3769-70. AR. 8.59 g. 22.00 mm. Superb coin, brilliant and lightly toned with golden hues. EF.
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Lot # 257 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 375-300 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; koppa below. Rev. Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet decorate with laurel wreath; A to left, P below; behind, Chimaera advancing left. Pegasi 428; HGC 4 1848; Ravel 1010; BCD Corinth 102. AR. 8.54 g. 22.50 mm. Enchanting coin. Lovely old cabinet tone with warm and iridescent hues. About EF.
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Lot # 258 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 345-307 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; koppa below. Rev. Head of Athena left, wearing laureate Corinthian helmet; A-P flanking neck truncation; to right, cornucopiae. Pegasi 430; HGC 4 1848; BCD Corinth 103. AR. 8.61 g. 21.00 mm. Choice example. Lovely iridescent dark tone. About EF. With Kunst und Munzen label.
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Lot # 259 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 345-307 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; koppa below. Rev. Head of Athena left, wearing laureate Corinthian helmet; A-P flanking neck truncation; to right, triton swimming right, hurling thunderbolt. Pegasi 436; HGC 4 1848; Ravel 1018. AR. 8.53 g. 22.00 mm. Choice example. Lovely old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. Minor oxidations/deposits. EF.
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Lot # 260 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 375-300 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; below, koppa. Rev. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet with laurel wreath on the bowl; A-P flanking neck truncation; plow behind. Pegasi 441; Ravel 1022; BCD Corinth 107. AR. 8.53 g. 22.50 mm. Brilliant and attractively toned with a hint of iridescence; die break at Athena’s chin. About EF.
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Lot # 261 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 345-307 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; koppa below. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena left; Δ-I flanking neck; behind, Athena Nikephoros standing left. Pegasi 458; Ravel 1082; BCD Corinth 134. AR. 8.54 g. 21.00 mm. A very attractive example, with enchanting old cabinet tone with golden hues around the devices. EF/Good EF.
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Lot # 262 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 375-300 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; koppa below. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena left; behind, traces of unreadable symbol. HGC 4 1848. AR. 8.64 g. 21.00 mm. Enchanting coin, with delicate warm tone; minor oxidations/deposits. About EF.
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Lot # 263 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Drachm, c. 330 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; koppa below. Rev. Head of Aphrodite left; A(?) below chin. HGC 4 1866 for general type. AR. 2.61 g. 15.50 mm. R. Lovely delicate patina with warm hues. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 264 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 350/45-285 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; below, koppa. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena left; behind, Δ and krater. Pegasi 388; HGC 4 1848; Ravel 1001; BCD Corinth 98. AR. 8.46 g. 23.00 mm. R. Area of flat strike. Nice coin with superb reverse; graffiti under tone; deep iridescent patina on reverse, minor cleaning marks on obverse. Good VF/EF.
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Lot # 265 - Greek Asia. Mysia, Parion. AR Hemidrachm, 4th century BC. Obv. ΠA-PI, bull standing left on ground line, head reverted, bell above. Rev. Head of Gorgoneion facing, tongue protruding, coiled snakes around. SNG BN 1359 var. (exergue line present). AR. 2.30 g. 14.00 mm. Choice, brilliant and lightly toned with warm hues. About EF.
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Lot # 266 - Greek Asia. Aeolis, Kyme. AR Tetradrachm. Stephanophoric type. Amphiktyon magistrate, c. 155-143 BC. Obv. Head of the Amazon Kyme right, wearing tainia. Rev. Horse prancing right; below, one-handled cup; in exergue, AMΦIKTYΩN; all within wreath. SNG von Aulock -; SNG Cop. -; BMC 83. AR. 16.70 g. 35.00 mm. Superb and impressive coin. Enchanting old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 267 - Greek Asia. Ionia, Phokaia. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater, c. 478-387 BC. Obv. Head of Hermes left, wearing petasos; to right, small seal downward. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. SNG von Aulock 2125; BMC 35; Bodenstedt Em. 82. EL. 2.57 g. 11.00 mm. Good VF.
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Lot # 268 - Greek Asia. Caria, Knidos. AR Drachm, c. 500-490 BC. Obv. Forepart of roaring lion right. Rev. Head of Aphrodite right, wearing tainia, within incuse square. SNG Keckman 115/113 (same obv./rev. die); SNG von Aulock 2596; Cahn 47 (V26/R36); Karl 221. AR. 6.16 g. 18.00 mm. Lovely old cabinet tone with warm hues, die break on reverse (diagnostic for die). About EF. Ex Gorny e Mosch, inv. n. 5242.
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Lot # 269 - Greek Asia. Caria, Knidos. AR Drachm, c. 465-449 BC. Obv. Forepart of roaring lion right. Rev. Head of Aphrodite right, wearing tainia and necklace, within incuse square. SNG Cop. 234; Cahn 74. AR. 6.04 g. 17.00 mm. Lovely old cabinet tone with warm hues, minor porosity. Good VF. Ex CNG Sale 54, 2000, 698.
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Lot # 270 - Greek Asia. Caria, Knidos. AR Drachm, c. 405-394 BC. Obv. Forepart of roaring lion right. Rev. K-N-I. Head of Aphrodite right, wearing tainia and necklace, within incuse square. SNG Cop. 256; Cahn 115-117; SNG Helsinki 144; BMC Caria pg. 86, 20. AR. 6.11 g. 17.50 mm. Choice example with delicate old cabinet tone; struck with worn obverse die. Good VF. Ex Vecchi Sale 17, lot 308.
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Lot # 271 - Greek Asia. Caria, Knidos. AR Didrachm, c. 210-185 BC. Philinos, magistrate. Obv. Head of Helios facing slightly right. Rev. Forepart of roaring lion right; KNI above; [grain ear to left]; [ΦIΛ]INOΣ below. SNG Cop. -; SNG Keckman 210–4 var. (magistrate); Nordbø Series 13, 1043; Imhoof-Blumer, Karische 37. AR. 5.21 g. 19.00 mm. Choice, brilliant and lightly tone; minor spots of dark tone. About EF.
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Lot # 272 - Greek Asia. Islands off Caria, Rhodes. AR Didrachm, c. 250-230 BC. Mnasimachos, magistrate. Obv. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right. Rev. P-O. Rose with bud to right; MNAΣIMAXOΣ above; to left, Athena Nikephoros standing to left, holding aphlaston. HGC 6 1439; SNG Keckman 537-9; HNO 395 (temporary); Ashton 208. AR. 6.55 g. 21.00 mm. Attractive specimen, boldly stuck with enchanting old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. EF.
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Lot # 273 - Greek Asia. Kings of Lydia. Temp. Alyattes – Kroisos. EL Trite – Third Stater. Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint, c. 620/10-550/39 BC. Obv. Head of roaring lion right, “sun” with multiple rays on forehead. Rev. Two incuse square punches. SNG Ashmolean 749–53; Weidauer Group XVI, 86–7. EL. 4.72 g. 13.50 mm. Choice example, lightly toned with warm patina, underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 274 - Greek Asia. Kings of Lydia. Temp. Alyattes – Kroisos. EL Trite – Third Stater. Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint, c. 620/10-550/39 BC. Obv. Head of roaring lion right, “sun” with multiple rays on forehead. Rev. Two incuse square punches. SNG Ashmolean 749–53; Weidauer Group XVI, 89. EL. 4.70 g. 12.00 mm. Lightly toned, four bankers' marks. VF.
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Lot # 275 - Greek Asia. Pamphylia, Aspendos. AR Stater, c. 380/75-330/25 BC. Obv. Two wrestlers grappling; ΔP between. Rev. EΣTFEΔIY. Slinger in throwing stance right; triskeles to right; all within dotted square border. SNG BN 90 (same obv. die); SNG von Aulock 4568; Tekin Series 4. AR. 10.77 g. 23.50 mm. Spectacular coin, close to mint state. Exceptional luster with golden tone around the devices. Minor superficial roughness on reverse. Good EF.
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Lot # 276 - Greek Asia. Pamphylia, Side. AR Tetradrachm, c. 183-175 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; c/m: Seleukid anchor within incuse rectangular punch. Rev. Nike advancing left, holding wreath; pomegranate above CT to left. SNG BN -; SNG von Aulock 4792; BMC 50; Seyrig, Side 21. AR. 17.03 g. 32.00 mm. Choice example with lovely light tone with a hint of iridescence. Good VF.
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Lot # 277 - Greek Asia. Cilicia, Tarsos. Pharnabazos, Persian military commander (380-374/3 BC). AR Stater. Struck circa 380-379 BC. Obv. Baal of Tarsos seated left, holding lotus-tipped scepter. Rev. Helmeted and bearded male head (Ares?) left. Casabonne Series 4; Moysey Issue 2; SNG BN 252 (same rev. die); SNG Levante 71–2. AR. 10.69 g. 22.00 mm. Superb coin, fully detailed and complete. Darkly toned with lovely golden hues, underlying luster. EF.
Choice Antiochos
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Lot # 278 - Greek Asia. Seleucid Kings. Antiochos II Theos (261-246 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Obv. Diademed head of Antiochos I right. Rev. Apollo Delphios, testing arrow and placing hand on grounded bow, seated left on omphalos; monograms to outer left and right. SC 587.1c; HGC 9, 236g. AR. 13.97 g. 29.00 mm. Choice example, lovely old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. Minor traces of light cleaning on reverse. About EF.
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Lot # 279 - Africa. Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy II Philadelphos (281-246 BC). AE Drachm. Alexandria mint. Struck c. 285/4-246 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right. Rev. ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ. Εagle on thunderbolt to left; filleted cornucopiae to left, ΔΙ between legs. Svoronos 1125; SNG Cop. 199. AE. 69.90 g. 43.00 mm. An impressive coin, with bold portrait; attractive warm brown patina with reddish spots. Good VF.
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Lot # 280 - Africa. Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy III Euergetes (246-222 BC). AE Octobol. Alexandreia mint. Series 4B. Obv. Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ. Εagle standing left on thunderbolt. Svoronos 412 (Ptolemy II); SNG Cop. 141. AE. 73.72 g. 45.00 mm. A choice example, with a lovely brown patina. Minor metal flaws on the edge. Good VF.
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Lot # 281 - Africa. Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (Physcon) (145-116 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Alexandreia mint. Dated RY 49 (122/1 BC). Obv. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck. Rev. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; L MΘ (date) to left, ΠA to right. Svoronos 1520; SNG Cop. 330; DCA 54. AR. 13.99 g. 27.00 mm. Choice example; lightly toned with golden hues; minor traces of gentle cleaning. About EF.
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Lot # 282 - Africa. Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (Auletes) (80-58 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Alexandreia mint. Dated RY 15 (67/6 BC). Obv. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck. Rev. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; LIE (date) to left, ΠA to right. Svoronos 1862; SNG Cop. 386; DCA 69. AR. 11.68 g. 25.00 mm. Nice and deeply toned; graffiti under tone on reverse. Good VF. Old Ars et Nummus label.
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Lot # 283 - Africa. Cyrenaica, Cyrene. Magas as Ptolemaic governor (c. 300-282/75 BC). AR Didrachm, c. 308-277 BC. Obv. Bare head of Apollo-Carneius right, with horn of Ammon. Rev. K-Y/P-A. Silphium plant; cornucopia in inner right field. SNG Cop. 1234; BMC 228. AR. 7.64 g. 20.00 mm. R. Lovely old cabinet tone with golden hues over brilliant surfaces. Scratch on obverse. Good VF.
A Treasure from Carthage
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Lot # 284 - Africa. Zeugitania, Carthage. EL Stater, c. 290-270 BC. Obv. Head of Tanit left, wearing wreath of grain, triple-pendant earrings. Rev. Horse standing right. Jenkins & Lewis Group VII, 361. EL. 7.40 g. 18.00 mm. Outstanding coin, sharply struck from fresh and masterfully engraved dies. Brilliant and lightly toned. Good EF.
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Lot # 285 - Africa. Zeugitania, Carthage. EL Stater, c. 290-270 BC. Obv. Head of Tanit left, wearing wreath of grain, triple-pendant earrings, and necklace with eight pendants. Rev. Horse standing right; four pellets in square on exergue line behind forelegs, two pellets in field before forelegs. Jenkins & Lewis Group VI, 333-1; CNP 2.6s. EL. 7.40 g. 18.00 mm. Attractive and well struck. Lightly toned, hairline flan crack. Good VF/About EF.
Choice Quarter Shekel
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Lot # 286 - Africa. Zeugitania, Carthage. AR Quarter Shekel. Libyan Revolt, c. 241-238 BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Tanit left, wearing single-pendant earring and necklace. Rev. Horse standing right; Phoenician ‘25’ above. SNG Cop. 188; MAA 49. AR. 9.09 g. 21.50 mm. R. Lovely light tone over brilliant surfaces. Good VF.
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Lot # 287 - Africa. Zeugitania, Carthage. AE 1/2 Shekel, 4th century BC. Obv. Palm tree. Rev. Horse standing right, head left. Lulliri pl. 1, 31 (Sardinia?); SNG Cop. 126-7; CNP 94; MAA 22. AE. 3.89 g. 18.00 mm. Lovely chocolate brown patina. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 288 - Africa. Zeugitania, Carthage. AE Half Unit. Uncertain Iberian mint under Carthaginian occupation, c. 221-218 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Ares to right. Rev. Palm tree. SNG Cop. 292; CNP 656; MHC 113; ACIP 581 (R3). AE. 4.97 g. 20.00 mm. Nice deep green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 289 - Greek Asia. Persis. Uncertain king. AR Drachm, 2nd century BC. Obv. Bearded head right, wearing diadem and kyrbasia adorned with stylized eagle. Rev. Fire Temple with half-length figure of Ahura-Mazda above; [to left, the king standing right in attitude of prayer;] to right, standard topped by an eagle. Alram 551. AR. 3.28 g. 16.00 mm. Good VF.
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Lot # 290 - Persis. Darayan II (Darius, Dareios, Darev). AR Drachm, 100 BC - end of 1st cent AD. Obv. Bust of bearded king left, wearing Parthian-style tiara, ornamented with crescent and diadem. Rev. King standing right, holding sceptre before lighted altar. Alram 564. AR. 4.08 g. 18.00 mm. Good EF.
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Lot # 291 - Greek Asia. Kings of Parthia. Gotarzes II (40-51 AD). AR Tetradrachm. Struck September, 47 AD. Seleukeia mint. Obv. Diademed bust left. Rev. King seated right, receiving diadem from Tyche; above, HNT. Shore 359 var.; Sellwood 65.17. AR. 14.13 g. 28.00 mm. Lightly toned, minor porosity and graffiti. Good VF. Ex CNG Mail Bid Sale 58, 2001, 774.
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Lot # 292 - Greek Asia. Kings of Parthia. Vologases I (51-79 AD). AR Tetradrachm. Struck 52/53 AD. Seleukeia mint. Obv. Diademed bust left, necklace with central pendant. Rev. King seated left, receiving diadem from Tyche; above, DXT. Shore 370 var.; Sellwood 68. AR. 14.48 g. 28.00 mm. Lightly toned, minor porosity. About EF. Ex CNG Mail Bid Sale 58, 2001, 783.
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Lot # 293 - Greek Asia. Sasanian Kings. Šābuhr (Shahpur) I (240-272 AD). AV Dinar. Mint I (“Ctesiphon”), c. 260-272 AD. Obv. Bust right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos. Rev. Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns. SNS type IIc/1b, style P; Göbl type I/1; Saeedi AV4; Sunrise 739. AV. 7.35 g. 22.00 mm. RR. Good EF. Ex Roma Numismatics, E-Sale 90, 669.
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Lot # 294 - Kujula Kadphises (50-90 AD). AR Obol, 'Heraus' type, uncertain mint in Tajikistan. Obv. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. HIAOY KOΠΠANOY. 'Heraios' standing right. Cf. Loeschner fig 6b; Cribb, Heraus 59; Senior B2.2; ANS Kushan 43. AR. 0.55 g. 12.00 mm. RR. VF.
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Lot # 295 - Yuezhi. Sapalbizes (Sapadbizes). AR Hemidrachm, late 1st century BC. Obv. CAΠAΛBIZHC. Helmeted and draped bust right. Rev. NANAIA / NANAIA. Lion standing right; crescent and Λ above. HGC 12 516. AR. 1.26 g. 16.00 mm. R. Well centered on a broad flan. Good VF.
An extremely rare and historically mininguful coin of the Silk Road
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Lot # 296 - Khotan. AE Tetradrachm / 24 zhou Sino-Kharosti bilingual issue, Yutian mint. Obv. Horse and kharosthi inscription 'Maharajasa rajatirajasa Yidi rajasa Gurgamoyasa' (of the Great King, King of the Kings, the Yutian King, Gurgamoa). Rev. Tamgha of Gurga kings of Yutian, Chinese inscription 重廿四銖銅錢 (copper coin weighing 24 zhu). Joe CRIBB, « The Sino-Kharosthi Coins of Khotan », I, NC, vol. 144, 1984, 128-152; II, NC, vol. 145, 1985, 136-149, type 7. AE. 16.92 g. 29.00 mm. RRR. VF. The Khotan Empire, also known as the Yutian Kingdom, was a powerful state that existed in the Tarim Basin of Central Asia from the 2nd century BCE to the 8th century CE. This region was strategically located along the ancient Silk Road trade route, which connected China to the Mediterranean. As a result, the Khotan Empire played a significant role in facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between East and West. The Silk Road trade was a vital source of economic, cultural, and technological exchange for the Khotan Empire. Khotan was renowned for its production of high-quality silk, which was highly sought after by merchants and aristocrats across the ancient world. In exchange for silk, the Khotan Empire received a wide range of luxury goods, such as spices, precious metals, gemstones, and textiles. The Silk Road trade also brought new religions, languages, and ideas to the Khotan Empire, including Buddhism, Manichaeism, and Nestorian Christianity. The Khotan Empire was also strategically located at the crossroads of several other major trade routes, such as the Northern Route and the Southern Route of the Silk Road. This gave the Khotan Empire a strategic advantage in controlling and regulating the flow of goods and people across Central Asia. The Khotan Empire's location also made it a hub for cultural exchange and the diffusion of ideas between different regions and civilizations. Despite its strategic importance, the Khotan Empire was not immune to the political and economic challenges that affected other empires along the Silk Road. In the 7th and 8th centuries CE, the rise of the Tang Dynasty in China and the expansion of the Arab Empire disrupted the Silk Road trade and weakened the Khotan Empire's economic and political power. The Khotan Empire eventually fell to the Arab Empire in the mid-8th century CE, marking the end of its centuries-long reign as a major power along the Silk Road. In conclusion, the Khotan Empire was a significant player in the Silk Road trade and a crucial link between East and West. Its strategic location, cultural richness, and economic power made it an important hub for the exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies. Despite its eventual decline, the legacy of the Khotan Empire's contributions to the Silk Road trade lives on today, as the region continues to be a vital center for trade, commerce, and cultural exchange. The Sino-Kharosthi 24 zhu coin is a remarkable testament to the cultural and linguistic exchange that took place along the Silk Road trade routes. This rare and valuable coin features inscriptions in two distinct languages: Chinese and Kharosthi. The Chinese inscription appears on one side of the coin, while the Kharosthi inscription is on the other, making this coin a true bilingual rarity. The Chinese inscription on the coin indicates that it was minted during the Han dynasty, which lasted from 206 BCE to 220 CE. The coin's denomination is 24 zhu, which was equivalent to 1/10 of a tael of silver. The Kharosthi inscription, on the other hand, suggests that the coin was intended for use in regions of Central Asia where the Kharosthi script was commonly used.
A faschinating gold dinar
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Lot # 297 - Kushano-Sasanians, temp. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) - Pērōz (Fīrūz) I. AV Dinar, in the name of Vasudeva I, uncertain Baktrian mint (230-270 AD). Obv. King standing facing, nimbate, diademed and crowned, head to left, sacrificing over altar and holding trident; flames at shoulder, filleted trident to left, nandipana to right, Brahmi letter to left, swastika between legs, annulet below left arm, legend around. Rev. Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing to left; tamgha and pellet to upper left, OHPO to right. MK 691 var. (no pellet above swastika) (Vasudeva II); ANS Kushan - cf. 1698; Donum Burns - cf. 474. 8.10 g. 28.00 mm. Abount UNC.
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Lot # 298 - Greek Asia. Hunnic Tribes. Kidarites. Kidara (350-390 AD). AV Dinar, Gandhara mint. Obv. Kidara standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding filleted staff; filleted trident to left; kapana in Brahmi to right of altar; kidara in Brahmi below Kirada’s left arm; kushana in Brahmi to outer right. Rev. Ardoxsho enthroned facing, holding filleted investiture garland and cornucopia; tamgha to upper left to left; monogram in Brahmi to right. Göbl 615; Jongeward & Cribb 2437; MAC3618. AV. 7.76 g. 23.00 mm. Choice example, with warm patina over bright surfaces; minor deposits. About EF.
Rare in silver and struck on a broad flan
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Lot # 299 - Hunnic Tribes. Uncertain (550-600 AD). AR Drachm, possibly struck by the Alchon in Kashmir. Obv. Bearded and draped bust of a king with elongated skull to right, wearing earrings, diadem with two ribbons and crown with two crescents. Rev. Blank. Vondrovec Type 321. AR. 5.86 g. 23.00 mm. R. EF.
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Lot # 300 - Persia. Umayyad Caliphate. temp. 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, AH 65-86. Pashiz, 'Daray' type, AH 71-91 (AD 690-710). Obv. Draped bust wearing a flame nimbus around the head; to left, AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi); to right, DARAY in Pahlawi. Rev. ABAD (or AZAD) BYŠPHR ('May Bishapur be prosperous' in Pahlawi) Gopatshah standing right, wearing the crown of Khosrau II; before, six-pointed star and the Pahlawi letter p. Album 44; Gyselen 7. R. VF.
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Lot # 301 - Cambodia. Kingdom of Funan. AR Quarter unit, 400-550 AD. Obv. Stylized sun. Rev. Stylized temple. Mitchiner 5253-5256. AR. 2.25 g. 23.00 mm. Good VF.
1205g. Bronze Cake Slice
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Lot # 302 - Aes Premonetale. Aes Formatum. Regular fragment of a large cake-shaped bronze ingot. Central Italy, 8th-4th century BC. Cf. Haeberlin pl. 3. 4-5. AE. 1205.00 g. 150.00 mm. RR. A superb and very rare example. Lovely untouched earthen olive green patina. EF.
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Lot # 303 - Aes Premonetale. Aes Formatum. AE Tear-claw shaped item. Central Italy, 6th-4th century BC. Unlisted in the standard references. Cf. I. Vecchi, NVMMORVM AVCTIONES 14, 1999, lot 864 (Objects found with Aes Rude, Tear shape). AE. 46.98 g. 42.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Lovely bright emerald green patina. EF. For bronze objects found with aes rude and early bars, see ICC p.83 ff. and A. M. Murgan, “Heavy metal in hallowed contexts. Continuity and change in aes deposits in Central Italy and Sicily” in “Embodying Value? The Transformation of Objects in and from the Ancient World”, BAR International Series 2592, 2014.
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Lot # 304 - Aes Premonetale. Aes Formatum. AE solid cast cockle-shell. Central Italy, 6th-4th century BC. Vecchi ICC pl. 90, 5; cf. G. Fallani, IANP Publication 8, 1986. pl. 6, 2-2c. AE. 32.54 g. 26 x 25 mm. Superb example, with a pleasant dark green patina. EF.

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