Asia Minor Coins - Photo Gallery

Ancient Greek and Roman coins from Asia Minor


Last additions - Tripolis
3NqxoNS2Lj9mgzA78Wanb6EpnT5PgC.jpg
Tripolis (AD 200-270) AE 17130 viewsImperial Times, ca 3rd century AD. AE17 (2.65g). Draped bust of Serapis right / ΤΡΙΠΟΛЄΙΤΩΝ, Isis in long chiton standing left holding Sistrum and Situla. VF.Jan 17, 2019
4338787l.jpg
Tripolis (BC 200-100) AE 12202 viewsTripolis, as Apollonia, ca 2nd century BC. AE12 (3.39g, 12h). Wreathed head of Dionysos right / [AΠO]ΛΛ[O]NIATΩN, lion leaping right over maeander pattern. Apparently unpublished. Good VF, brown patina. Rare.Nov 17, 2018
2372041l.jpg
Tripolis (AD 198-209) AE 26 - Geta143 viewsGeta, as Caesar, 198-209 AD. AE26 (9.32g, 7h). Λ CЄΠ ΓЄTAC KAIC, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right / TPIΠOΛЄITΩN, Demeter standing left, holding long torch in left hand and corn-ears in right. Very rare. Some adjustment marks, otherwise, gVF.Jan 04, 2018
142006.jpg
Tripolis (AD 253-268) AE 31 - Gallienus189 viewsGallienus, 253-268 AD. AE31 (15.21g). AV K Π ΓAΛΛIHNOC, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / TPIΠOΛЄITΩN, tetrastyle temple, containing Leto advancing left, head right, holding her children Artemis and Apollo. aVF.Dec 28, 2017
4050327.jpg
Tripolis (AD 193-235) AE 33170 viewsTime of the Severans, 193-235 AD. AE33 (16.92g, 6h). IЄPA CYNKΛHT-OC, draped bust of Senate right / TPIΠO-ΛЄI-TΩN, Leto standing facing, head right, holding her children Apollo and Artemis; to right, prize crown containing two palms set on table; ΛHTΩЄIA across crown, ΠYΘIA across table top, amphora below table. Good VF, dark green to black patina with earthen highlights/deposits, some roughness. Ex Gorny & Mosch 208 (10/2012), lot 1822.Dec 27, 2017
3109028l.jpg
Tripolis (AD 98-117) AE 27169 viewsTrajan, 98-117 AD. AE27 (2.88g). ΤΡΙΠΟΛ, head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath / ΑV ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟС, Ares standing left, holding spear and trophy. VF. Ex Helios 5 (6/2010), lot 880; Bankhaus Aufhäuser 2 (10/1985), lot 244.Aug 27, 2017
2805826l.jpg
Tripolis (AD 238-244) AE 27 - Gordian III144 viewsGordian III, 238-244 AD. AE27 (8.45g). AVT K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / TPIΠOΛЄITΩN, Demeter standing left, holding grain ears, poppy and torch. aVF. Plankenhorn coll.Aug 26, 2017
2805825l.jpg
Tripolis (AD 193-235) AE 22144 viewsTime of the Severans, 193-235 AD. AE22 (6.11g). Turreted and draped bust of Tyche right / TPIΠOΛЄITΩN, Artemis advancing right, holding bow and drawing arrow from quiver. VF. Plankenhorn coll.Aug 26, 2017
2805824l.jpg
Tripolis (AD 222-235) AE 24 - Severus Alexander133 viewsSeverus Alexander, 222-235 AD. AE24 (8.25g). A K M A AΛЄΞANΔP, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / TPIΠOΛЄITΩN, Demeter standing left, holding grain ears, poppy and torch. aVF. Plankenhorn coll.Aug 26, 2017
2805823l.jpg
Tripolis (AD 138-192) AE 27196 viewsTime of the Antonines, 138-192 AD. AE27 (11.07g). TPIΠOΛЄITΩN ΔHMOC, bare head of Demos right / CAPAΠIC SЄVC, Zeus-Sarapis seated left on throne, holding patera and sceptre; kerberos to left. aVF. Plankenhorn coll.Aug 26, 2017
2805822l.jpg
Tripolis (AD 161-180) AE 37 - Marcus Aurelius198 viewsMarcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. AE37 (22.82g). AV KAI ANTΩNЄINOC, laureate and cuirassed bust right / TPIΠOΛЄITΩN, Zeus standing left, holding sceptre and uncertain object. Extremely rare. VF. Plankenhorn coll.Aug 26, 2017
5HkLKrD4s7SZ97zBDg2gmRC86Pts8y.jpg
Tripolis (AD 238-244) AE 19 - Gordian III208 viewsGordian III, 238-244 AD. AE19 (3.65g). AVT K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / TPIΠOΛЄITΩN, Tyche standing left with rudder and cornucopia. gVF.Mar 25, 2017
2372971l.jpg
Tripolis (AD 200-250) AE 22191 viewsEarly-mid 3rd century AD. AE22 (4.31g). BOVΛH, turreted and draped bust of Boule right / TPIΠOΛEITΩN, Dionysus standing left, pouring cantharus and holding thyrsus. gVF.Feb 07, 2017
3540337.jpg
Tripolis (AD 138-161) AE 25296 viewsTime of Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. AE25 (7.13g, 6h). Draped bust of Roma right / Dionysus standing left, holding scepter and pouring cantharus. Good VF, hard green patina, some adjustment marks.Jan 26, 2016
1326045l.jpg
Tripolis (AD 235-238) AE 33 - Maximus196 viewsMaximus, as Caesar, 235-238 AD. AE33 (13.65g). K Γ YOVH MAΞΙΜΟC, draped and cuirassed bust right / TPIΠOΛЄIT / MAIANΔPOC, river-god Maiandros reclining left, holding branch and cornucopia; resting on inverted vase from which water flows. F.Apr 07, 2015
1585036l.jpg
Tripolis (AD 238-244) AE 27 - Gordian III219 viewsGordian III, 238-244 AD. AE27 (10.47g). AVT K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / TPIΠOΛЄITΩN, Tyche standing facing, head left, holding rudder and cornucopia. VF.Apr 04, 2015
1585034l.jpg
Tripolis (AD 14-37) AE 18 – Tiberius & Livia299 viewsTiberius, 14-37 AD. AE18 (5.71g). Menandros Metrodoros Philokaisar, magistrate. [...]ΣΕΒΑΣΤOΝ ΚΑΙΣΑΡΑ[...], laureate head of Tiberius and draped bust of Livia jugate left / ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΔΟΡΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΚΑΙΣΑΡ / TO Δ, radiate head of Helios right. VF.Apr 04, 2015
319_xlarge_689b6bf0933220b280036237fb858e2b5B15D.jpg
Tripolis (BC 200-0) AE 13611 viewsTripolis, as Apollonia, 2nd-1st century BC. AE13 (1.67g). Laureate head of Apollo right / AΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΑΤΩΝ, bee, maeander pattern below. VF.Mar 18, 2015
123-apolloniaAE-G_N.jpg
Tripolis (BC 200-100) AE 14386 viewsTripolis, as Apollonia, ca 2nd century BC. AE14 (3.5g). Wreathed head of Dionysos right / AΠOΛ-ΛO-NIATΩN, lion right. Apparently unpublished. VF.Dec 04, 2014
1409567l.jpg
Tripolis (AD 200-300) AE 26261 viewsImperial Times, 3rd century AD. AE26 (9.58g). Helmeted and draped bust of Roma / river-god Maiandros reclining left, holding reed and cornucopiae, leaning on overturned vase from which river flows. Brown patina, obverse a bit corroded, VF. Franke coll.; ex MMD 14 (2004) 598.Dec 01, 2014
3320198.jpg
Tripolis (AD 98-117) AE 27252 viewsTime of Trajan, 98-117 AD. AE27 (15.58g, 12h). Theodoros, magistrate. Bust of Artemis left, holding bow, quiver over shoulder / Ares standing left, holding spear and trophy. VF, dark brown patina, roughness and light cleaning scratches. Finely-styled dies. Rare.Nov 15, 2014
2260450.jpg
Tripolis (AD 193-217) AE 30 - Julia Domna218 viewsJulia Domna, Augusta, 193-217 AD. AE30 (16.05g, 6h). Draped bust right / River-god Maeander reclining left, holding reed and cornucopia, resting on overturned urn. Good Fine, brown patina.Nov 15, 2014
1114227l.jpg
Tripolis (AD 37-41) AE 20 - Caligula260 viewsCaligula, 37-41 AD. AE20 (5.0g). Tryphon Philopatridos. ΓAIOΣ KAIΣAP, bare head right / TPYΦΩN ΦIΛOΠATPIΔOΣ TPIΠOΛEITΩN, horseman right; maeander below. VF.Jun 26, 2014
3000153.jpg
Tripolis (AD 193-217) AE 29 - Julia Domna271 viewsJulia Domna, Augusta, 193-217 AD. AE29 (15.01g, 12h). Draped bust right / Leto advancing left, head right, carrying the infants Artemis and Apollo. Fine, brown patina.Jul 01, 2013
tripolis-vossen1.jpg
Tripolis (AD 14-37) AE 15390 viewsTime of Tiberius, 14-37 AD. AE15 (2.93g). ΤΡΙΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ, laureate head of Apollo right, lyre to right / ΜΕΝΑΝ-ΔΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΟ-ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΤΟ Δ, maeander pattern below. Very fine.Apr 19, 2013
2880324.jpg
Tripolis (AD 14-37) AE 21 - Tiberius344 viewsTiberius, 14-37 AD. AE21 (5.99g, 12h). Menandros Metrodoros, magistrate. Laureate head of Tiberius right / Radiate head of Helios right. VF, dark gray patina.Nov 15, 2012
90001017.jpg
Tripolis (AD 138-192) AE 21433 viewsTime of the Antonines, 138-192 AD. AE21 (5.73g, 12h). Helmeted bust of Athena left, wearing aegis / Zeus Lydios standing left, holding eagle and leaning on scepter. Good VF, dark green patina with earthen highlights. From Group CEM.Jun 23, 2012
89001396.jpg
Tripolis (AD 253-268) AE 32 - Gallienus617 viewsGallienus, 253-268 AD. AE32 (18.07g, 6h). AV• K • ΠO • ΛIC • ΓAΛΛIHNO/C, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / TPIΠO-ΛЄITΩ/N, agonistic urn set on table; ΛHTΩ/ЄIA in two lines on urn, ΠY/ΘI/A in three lines below table. EF, dark brown patina with earthen highlights. From Group CEM. Ex Münzen & Medaillen FPL 333 (4/1972), no. 39.Feb 27, 2012
89001395.jpg
Tripolis (AD 238-244) AE 36 - Gordian III433 viewsGordian III, 238-244 AD. AE36 (26.72g, 36mm, 6h). • AVT • K • M • ANT • ΓOPΔIANOC, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / TPIΠOΛ-ЄITΩN, Cybele (Magna Mater) seated left, holding long scepter in right hand, left arm leaning on tympanum (drum). EF, green patina, even light roughness, some bare metal showing on reverse. From Group CEM. Ex Sternberg XII (11/1982), lot 714.Feb 27, 2012
89001394.jpg
Tripolis (AD 193-235) AE 30356 viewsTime of the Severans, 193-235 AD. AE30 (13.79g, 6h). IЄPA CYNKΛHT-OC, draped bust of Senate right / TPI-ΠO-Λ-ЄI-TΩN, Leto standing left, head right, holding her children Apollo and Artemis; to right, prize crown containing two palms set on table; [ΛHTΩЄIA] across crown, [ΠYΘIA] across table top, amphora below table. Good VF, attractive green patina. From Group CEM. Ex Leu 30 (4/1982), lot 414.Feb 27, 2012
image02136.jpg
Tripolis (AD 198-209) AE 24 - Geta782 viewsGeta, as Caesar, 198-209 AD. AE24 (8.97g). Λ CЄΠ ΓЄΤΑC ΚΑΙC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / ΤΡΙΠΟΛЄΙΤΩΝ, Tyche with rudder and cornucopiae. Nice dark green patina, EF.Jun 21, 2011
2470221.jpg
Tripolis (AD 200-270) AE 24306 viewsImperial Times, 3rd century AD. AE24 (5.74g, 6h). Draped bust of Demos right / Demeter standing left, holding grain ears, poppy, and long scepter. Good VF, reddish-brown surfaces.Feb 03, 2011
2240400.jpg
Tripolis (AD 200-275) AE 22340 viewsca 3rd century AD. AE22 (4.29g, 6h). Veiled and draped bust of Boule right / Dionysos standing left, holding kantharos and thyrsos. Near VF, black patina. Ex Righetti Coll., 10760.Jul 25, 2010
2140305.jpg
Tripolis (AD 200-270) AE 25350 viewsImperial Times, 3rd century AD. AE25 (6.60g, 6h). ΔH MOC, draped bust of Demos right / TPIΠO ΛЄITΩN, Tyche standing facing, head left, holding rudder and cornucopia. VF, green patina, minor roughness. Ex. Alighieri Coll.Dec 14, 2009
1600206.jpg
Tripolis (AD 166-177) AE 34 - Commodus409 viewsCommodus, as Caesar, 166-177 AD. AE34 (23.37g). AVT KAICA∙ ∙AVP KOMOΔOC, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / ΤΡΙΠΟΛΕ Ι ΤΩΝ, Leto walking left, head turned right, holding twin on each shoulder. Near VF, black patina.Dec 14, 2009
2190349.jpg
Tripolis (AD 200-270) AE 26379 viewsImperial Times, 3rd century AD. AE26 (7.67g, 12h). Bare-headed and draped bust of Senate right / River-god Maiandros reclining left, holding reed and cornucopia, on overturned amphora from which water flow. VF, rough green patina.Nov 30, 2009
image01926.jpg
Tripolis (AD 98-117) AE 25427 viewsTime of Trajan, 98-117 AD. AE25 (12.11g). IЄPA CVNKΛHTOS TPIΠOΛ, bust of Senate left / AV KAI TPAIANOC ΔAKIKOS, Emperor in military uniform standing left and trophy. Nice dark green patina, gVF.Dec 23, 2008
5711LG.jpg
Tripolis (AD 138-161) AE 32 - Antoninus Pius414 viewsAntoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. AE32 (17.80g). Laureate head right / ΛHTΩ ΤΡΙΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ, Leto seated left, holding long transverse scepter. Good fine.Jan 27, 2008
4160LG.jpg
Tripolis (AD 100-200) AE 23443 views2nd cent AD. AE23 (6.15g, 7h). Draped bust of the Roma / TPIΠOΛEITΩN, Dionysus standing naked but for himation over both arms, holding in right hand kantharos, left resting on thyrsos. About very fine.Jan 27, 2008
126219.jpg
Tripolis (AD 200-300) AE 32431 viewsAutonomous, ca 3rd cent AD. AE32 (16.82g). Draped bust of the Senate left / TPIΠ-OΛ-EITΩN, Artemis and Apollo standing facing one another, Artemis on left holding bow and drawing arrow from quiver, Apollo on right. Fine, black patina with some earthen encrustation, some light scratches. Ex Lindgren Coll., A846A.Nov 13, 2005
126218.jpg
Tripolis (AD 200-300) AE 28424 viewsAutonomous, ca 3rd cent AD. AE28 (8.78g). Draped bust of Demos right / TPIΠOΛE-ITΩN, MAIANΔ/POC in exergue, River-god Maeander reclining left, holding reed and cornucopiae; behind an inverted vase from which water flows. VF, reddish-brown patina, minor roughness. Ex Sir Hermann Weber Collection, 6963.
Nov 13, 2005
126217.jpg
Tripolis (AD 200-300) AE 18418 viewsAutonomous, ca 3rd cent AD. AE18 (4.95g). Bust of Asklepios right, serpent-staff before / TRIΠOΛEI-TΩN, winged Nemesis standing left, pulling at chiton at neck and holding bridle. VF, black and brown patina, some light roughness.Nov 13, 2005
00750q00.jpg
Tripolis (AD 100-200) AE415 views2nd cent AD. AE (23.27g). Draped bust of the Roman Senate left / Leto with scepter sitting on throne left. Brown-green patina, VF.Sep 12, 2005
00751q00.jpg
Tripolis (AD 200-300) AE445 views3rd cent AD. AE (14.28g). Veiled bust of Boue right / Leto with two children in temple. Stripped patina, VF.Sep 12, 2005
00905q00.jpg
Tripolis (AD 200-300) AE 15369 views3rd cent AD. AE16 (2.61g). Bearded head of Hercules left / ΤΡΙΠΟΛ−ΕΙΤΩΝ, Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm. VF, green patina.Sep 12, 2005
00748q00.jpg
Tripolis (AD 14-37) AE - Tiberius845 viewsTiberius, 14-37 AD. Bronze of Hieratikos. AE (6.11g). Head right / Rider with double-axe right, ΙΕΡΑΤΙΚΟΣ to left. Dark green patina, VF.Sep 12, 2005
01336q00.jpg
Tripolis (AD 246-248) AE - Philipp II412 viewsPhilipp II, 246-248 AD. AE (4.30g). Bust right / Hermes with money purse and caduceus. Dark green patina, VF. Unpublished?Sep 12, 2005
00910q00.jpg
Tripolis (AD 131-161) AE 28 - Marcus Aurelius471 viewsMarcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD, as Caesar under Antoninus Pius, 139-161. AE28 (13.52g). Beardless head right / ΤΡΙΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ / ΜΑΙΑΝΔΡΟC, River-god Maeander in Himation, holding overflowing cornucopiae. Dark, olive-green patina with some original brass showing, VF. Rare.Sep 12, 2005
00909q00.jpg
Tripolis (AD 29) AE 16 - Livia459 viewsTiberius, for Livia, his mother, died 29 AD. Bronze of Hieratikos. AE16 (4.13g). ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ, draped bust left / ΤΡΙΠΟΛΕΙ/ΤΩΝ - ΙΕΡΑΤΙΚΟ/Σ, club. Dark green patina, gVF. Rare.Sep 12, 2005
00907q00.jpg
Tripolis (BC 27-AD 14) AE 19 - Augustus698 viewsAugustus, 27 BC-14 AD. Bronze of Apollonios Androneikos. AE19 (5.51g). ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ, beardless head right, maeander band to left / ΤΡΙ - ΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ - ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΟΥ / ΑΝΔΡΟΝΕΙΚΟΥ, eagle with open wings standing, head left. Good style, dark green patina, gVF. Rare.Sep 12, 2005
570814.jpg
Tripolis (AD 253-268) AE 34 - Gallienus814 viewsGallienus, 253-268 AD. AE34 (17.84g). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Legend in four lines within wreath surrounded by city ethnic. Good VF, brown patina, reverse flan flaw. Sep 12, 2005
00903q00.jpg
Tripolis (AD 218-222) AE 23421 viewsca 218-222 AD. AE23 (6.32g). Draped bust of turreted Tyche right / ΤΡΙΠΟ - ΛΕΙΤΩΝ, Artemis in chiton right, holding bow in left hand and pulling arrow from quiver in back. Brown-green patina, gVF. Sep 12, 2005
750599LG.jpg
Tripolis (AD 200-300) AE 16530 views3rd cent AD. AE16 (3.73g, 1h). Bearded head of Hercules left / ΤΡΙΠΟΛ−ΕΙΤΩΝ, Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm. Good VF, brown patina.
Aug 21, 2005
690443.jpg
Tripolis (AD 100-200) AE 25481 views2nd cent AD. AE25 (7.49g, 6h). Draped bust of the Roman Senate right / Demeter standing left, holding grain ears and poppy, and grain stalk. Good VF, black-green patina with beige overtones, slight shift-strike on reverse.Jun 20, 2005
690444.jpg
Tripolis (AD 100-200) AE 30436 views2nd cent AD. AE30 (15.92g, 7h). Draped bust of the Roman Senate left / Artemis standing right, drawing arrow from quiver and holding bow, and Apollo standing left, holding laurel branch. VF, dark olive patina with trace of beige overtones. From the Garth R. Drewry Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk Auc. 130 (1/2003), lot 839.
Jun 20, 2005
 
55 coins on 1 page(s)