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Ancient Greek and Roman coins from Asia Minor


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lyre, labrys and star on unknown bronze211 viewsUncertain, circa 1st-2nd centuries BC. AE18 (8.02g). Three countermarks: labrys, lyre and star (or comet), each within incuse circule; undertype not visible / Ground smooth, with large 'X' for defacing. Fair.Dec 28, 2017
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Labrys and Annia Faustina on unknown bronze315 viewsLydia, Thyatira(?). ca 1st-early 3rd century AD. AE25 (4.61g). Indistinct types. Countermarks: labrys and bust of Annia Faustina between [A]-Φ. Host Fair, countermarks Fine, green patina, large flan crack. Roper Coll. Jan 13, 2013
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Banker's marks on Persian Siglos476 viewsAchaemenid Empire, time of Artaxerxes I to Xerxes II. ca 455-420 BC. AR Siglos (15mm, 5.35g). Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, holding dagger and bow / Incuse punch. VF, areas of flat strike, bankers’ marks on reverse.Jul 25, 2012
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Banker's marks on Persian Siglos483 viewsAchaemenid Empire, time of Artaxerxes II to Artaxerxes III. ca 375-340 BC. AR Siglos (15mm, 5.48g). Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, holding dagger and bow / Incuse punch. Good VF, toned, banker’s mark on obverse. Jul 25, 2012
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Banker's marks on Persian Siglos631 viewsAchaemenid Empire, time of Darios I to Xerxes II. ca 485-420 BC. AR Siglos (15mm, 5.42g). Persian king or hero in kneeling-running right, holding spear and bow, quiver over shoulder / Incuse punch. Near VF, lightly toned, bankers’ marks. Jul 25, 2012
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Triangular incuse with owl on Ionia, Klazomenai726 viewsca 375-340 BC. AE17 (3.9g). Three-quarter facing head of Athena, head turned slightly right, wearing triple crested helmet decorated with olive branch, earrings and necklace, countermark: triangular incuse containing double-bodied owl (?) / KLAZOMENIΩN, ram walking right, two bees in exergue. VF.Jan 16, 2011
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bull on Pamphylia, Aspendos495 viewsca 370-330 BC. AR Stater (10.94g). Two wrestlers grappling, ΔΡ between, dotted circular border / [Ε]ΣΤFΕΔ[ΙΙVΣ], slinger, wearing short belted chiton, attacking right; triskeles to right, countermark: bull standing right, Aramaic letters 'bal' above. Areas of flat striking, otherwise EF. Keshet Coll. Feb 27, 2010
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Helios on Kilikia, Tarsos534 views1st century BC. AE21 (6.54g). Veiled and turreted bust of City-Goddess (Tyche) right; countermark on her face in the shape of a male radiate head (Helios?) in circular incuse / Pyre of Sandan in pyramidal shape, crowned by an eagle with spread wings standing right on a small round base; within, cult statue of Sandan wearing polos and holding double axe standing right on a winged and horned lion, right hand raised; left and right besides a baetylus; altogether on a round base decorated with garlands; in right field TAP[Σ]EΩN, in left field AP / AP / ΔI / Θ. About VF, slight roughness. Hoeft coll.May 20, 2009
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Sphinx on Pamphylia, Perge759 viewsca 3rd cent BC. AE18 (3.96g). Statue of Artemis of Perga within distyle temple; countermark: sphinx seated right / Bow and quiver. Good Fine, glossy brown patina, bold countermark.
Jan 01, 2007
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Caracalla on Karia, Stratonikaia601 viewsSeptimius Severus, 193-211 AD. AE38 (26.98g). Laureate head right; c/m: laureate bust of Caracalla right / Emperor on horseback right, holding sceptre. Fine, brown patina. From the Ian Roper Collection.
Sep 21, 2005
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Horse on Paphlagonia, Sinope566 viewsPaphlagonia, Sinope, ca 415-365 BC. AR Drachm (6.15g). Head of Nymph Sonope left, wearing sakkos; countermark: horse left / Sea eagle on dolphin. VF/F.Aug 31, 2005
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Seleukid anchor on Tarkondimotos612 viewsTarkondimotos, king of Eastern Cilicia, 39-31 BC. Hieropolis-Castabala. AE21. Diademed head right, countermark: Seleukid anchor / Zeus seated left, holding Nike and scepter. VF.Jun 06, 2005
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Bull on Kilikia, Kelenderis469 viewsCilicia, Kelenderis, ca 425-400 BC. AR Stater (10.21g). Nude youth, holding whip, dismounting from rearing horse right, monogram below / Goat kneeling right, head reverted, ΚΕΛΕΝ above, countermark: bull walking right. VF/EF.May 31, 2005
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Owl on Mysia, Pergamon AE20495 viewsMysia, Pergamon, ca 200-100 BC. AE20 (6.40g, 6h). Bearded head of Zeus right / Snake around omphalos; countermark: owl. Mar 29, 2005
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Eagle and trident on Kilikia, Nagidos553 viewsCalicia, Nagidos, 356-333 BC. AR Stater (10.22g) Aphrodite seated left holding phiale, Eros in front flies to crown her with wreath, mouse below seat / NAGIDEWN, Dionysus standing left, chlamys over shoulder and lower body, holding thyrsus and vine branch with grapes, H in field above, G (erased in the die), D below; countermark: eagle and trident (cf Lederer 42, gp II). Dark tone, test cut, almost extremely fine.Feb 04, 2005
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??? on Pamhylia, Aspendos898 viewsPamhylia, Aspendos, ca 420-400. AR Stater (10.65g, 29mm). Nude wrestlers, M between / Slinger right, herm to right. Three round countermarks on rev: helmeted head of Athena right, facing radiate head(?), and slightly barbaric head of Athena with crested helmet right (?). Oval flan. Very fine.Feb 04, 2005
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Bow case on Pamphylia, Side549 viewsPamphylia, Side, ca 200-190 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.86g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; countermark: bow in bowcase with ΤΡΑΛ to left / Nike advancing left, holding wreath; pomegranate above DEI (magistrate) to left. Fine, bold countermark.Feb 03, 2005
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Bow case on Pamphylia, Side620 viewsPamphylia, Side. ca 200-190 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.18g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; countermark: bow in bowcase with TOP to left / Nike advancing left, holding wreath; pomegranate above DEI (magistrate) to left. Fine, bold countermark. The TOP counterstamp was applied by an unidentified authority.Feb 03, 2005
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Arrow, janiform head, eagle, helmeted head, ram on Pamphylia, Aspendos699 viewsPamphylia, Aspendos. ca 420-360 BC. AR Drachm (5.43g). Warrior on horseback to right, brandishing spear / Boar standing left; five countermarks: incuse arrow, janiform head, eagle, helmeted head, ram. VF, toned. Ex CNG 37 (3/1996), lot 568.Feb 03, 2005
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Seleukid anchor on Pamphylia, Side1610 viewsPamphylia, Side, ca 200-190 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.44g). Head of Athena right, countermark: anchor / Nike advancing left, holding wreath. F.Feb 03, 2005
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Nike on Prusias II524 viewsPrusias II, 182-149 BC. AE29 (13.35g). Head of Athena right, countermark: Nike flying left / Nike advancing left. F.Feb 03, 2005
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Bow case on Pamphylia, Side611 viewsPamphylia, Side. ca 200-190 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.52g). Head of Athena right, countermark: bow in bow case with Α-ΠΑ / Nike advancing left, holding wreath. VF.Feb 03, 2005
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Rose on Kilikia, Soloi1258 viewsCilicia, Soloi, 3rd-2nd cent BC. AE23 (7.78). Rose countermark on obv. Head of Artemis right, wearing stephane, bow and quiver / Athena advancing right, brandishing thunderbolt and shield, monograms behind. VF.Feb 03, 2005
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Kerykeion (caduceus) on Mysia, Kyzikos528 viewsMysia, Kyzikos, 300-200 BC. AE28 (14.51g). Caduceus countermark on reverse.Feb 03, 2005
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Bee on Lykia, Termessos Minor599 viewsLycia, Termessos Minor, 1st cent BC. AE20 (3.69g). Head of Apollo right; countermark: bee / [TER]MHS - SEWN, 5-string lyre. VF.Feb 03, 2005
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??? on Pamhylia, Aspendos920 viewsPamphylia, Aspendos, ca 420-400 BC. AR Stater (10.67g). Two wrestlers grappling; the one on the left holding his opponent's leg, the one the right holding a belt wrapped around his opponent's waist / [EΣTF E]ΔΙΙVΣ, slinger to right; triskeles in field. Two countermarks (monster? and ???), irregular flan, very fine. Feb 03, 2005
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Bee on Pamphylia, Side Drachm654 viewsPamphylia, Side AR Drachm (3.66g, 18.38mm). Porosity, coin F, countermark good very fine.Feb 03, 2005
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Bulls, eagle, etc on Pamphylia, Aspendos Drachm469 viewsca 420-360 BC. AR Drachm (5.41g, 22mm). Horseman (Mopsos) galloping right, brandishing a spear / boar running left; c/m's: facing bull's head, eagle standing left with trident behind, bull standing right, winged man-headed animal walking right, janiform male heads. For coin: VF, interesting countermarks.Dec 23, 2004
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