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Lot # 181 - Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC). AE Litra, c. 295 BC. Obv. ΣΩTEIPA. Head of Artemis Soteira right, quiver over shoulder. Rev. AΓAΘOKΛEOΣ / BAΣIΛEOΣ. Winged thunderbolt. HGC 2 1537; SNG ANS 708-730; CNS II 142. AE. 10.11 g. 22.5 mm. Glossy dark patina. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 182 - Sicily. Syracuse. Hiketas II (287-278 BC). AE 21 mm. Obv. [ΔIOΣ EΛΛANIOY]. Laureate head of Zeus Hellanios left. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings open. HGC 2 1448; CNS II 154; SNG ANS 782-783. AE. 7.12 g. 21 mm. Attractive green patina. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 183 - Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron II (274-215 BC). AE 23 mm. c. 240-215 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Poseidon left. Rev. Ornamented trident head; flanked by dolphins downward. HGC 2 1550; CNS II 194. ΑΕ. 8.13 g. 23 mm. Superb example with great details. Lovely reddish-brown patina. About EF.
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Lot # 184 - Sicily. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (274-216 BC). AR 16 Litrai (Tetradrachm), c. 218-214 BC. Obv. Diademed and veiled head left; thyrsos to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ. Nike driving slow quadriga right; crescent above, [A to right]. CCO D15/R21; SNG ANS 876; HGC 2 1556. AR. 13.53 g. 27 mm. A superb example nicely toned. Well struck from artistic dies. About EF/EF. Ex Artemide Aste 70E, 2025, 200.
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Lot # 185 - Sicily. Tauromenion. Mercenaries Campanoi. AE 31.5 mm, c. 370-358 BC. Obv. Bull butting left; TA monogram above. Rev. Star of sixteen rays. Campana (Kampanoi ?) 2; SNG München 1516; Virzì 2029-32; CNS III p. 327, 1 (Mercenari); BMC 2-3; HGC 2 1606. AE. 29.9 g. 31.5 mm. R. Rare. Green-brown patina. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 186 - Punic Sicily. AE Unit, c. 330-300 BC. Obv. Palm tree, with two clusters of dates. Rev. Pegasos flying left. CNS III 16; HGC 2 1672; CNP 355. AE. 3.03 g. 16.5 mm. Nice green patina. Choice example. Good VF.
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Lot # 187 - Punic Sardinia. AE 19.5 mm, 300-264 BC. Obv. Head of Tanit left, wearing wreath of grain, triple-pendant earring and linear necklace. Rev. Head of horse right; below chin, Punic letter. SNG Cop. 161; CNP 252bg; Piras 1993 50. AE. 5.06 g. 19.5 mm. Brown patina. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 188 - Continental Greece. Skythia, Geto-Dacians. Koson. Mid 1st century BC. AV Stater. Obv. Roman consul accompanied by two lictors advancing left; monogram to left; in exergue, ΚΟΣΩΝ. Rev. Eagle standing left on scepter, holding wreath; pellet to lower left. Iliescu 1; RPC I 1701A; HGC 3.2 2049 corr. (some without monogram). AV. 8.29 g. 19 mm. Superb and well centered. Good EF.
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Lot # 189 - Continental Greece. Kings of Thrace. Lysimachos (305-281 BC.). AV Stater, Byzantion mint, struck c. 260-245 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Alexander the Great wearing horn of Ammon right. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY. Athena seated left extending Nike in right hand; ΣI to left. Marinescu Issue 23, 58; Müller -; HGC 3.2 1374. AV. 8.47 g. 20 mm. RRR. Very rare posthumous issue, with great portrait and perfect centering. Smoothing spot on obverse. Reverse slight die-shift. Minor marks. EF.
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Lot # 190 - Continental Greece. Kings of Thrace. Lysimachos (305-281 BC). AR Tetradrachm, in the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace, c. 260-late 250s BC. Kios mint (Bithynia). Obv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon. Rev. Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background, club to outer left, monogram to inner left, bow-in-bowcase and monogram in exergue. Thompson –; Müller 413 (Erythrai mint); Marinescu, Cius, Issue 20; HGC 7 555. AR. 17.05 g. 31 mm. Delicate warm patina, underlying luster. Exceptional portrait. EF.
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Lot # 191 - Continental Greece. Islands off Thrace, Thasos. AR Tetradrachm, 148-80 BC. Obv. Ivy-wreathed head of young Dionysos right. Rev. ΗΕΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ. Herakles standing left, holding club, lion skin draped over arm; to left, monogram; in exergue, ΘΑΣΙΩΝ. Le Rider, Thasiennes 52; HGC 6 359; SNG Cop. 1040-5. AR. 16.84 g. 32 mm. Toned. EF.
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Lot # 192 - Continental Greece. Kings of Macedon. Philip II (359-336 BC). AV Stater. Amphipolis mint. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. Charioteer driving biga right, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; ivy-leaf below; in exergue, ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ. Le Rider Group II, 62 (D31/R51); SNG ANS 250-254. AV. 8.55 g. 18 mm. Marks; possibly mounted in antiquity, yet with good tone and a choice quality. Good VF.
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Lot # 193 - Continental Greece. Kings of Macedon. Temp. Alexander III – Philip III. AV 1/4 Stater. In the name of Alexander III. Amphipolis mint. Struck under Antipater, c. 325-319 BC. Obv. Head of Athena to right, wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY. Bow and club; kantharos above. Price 169; HGC 3.1 897a. AV. 2.14 g. 10.5 mm. Light scratches, otherwise. good VF.
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Lot # 194 - Continental Greece. Kings of Macedon. Philip III Arrhidaios (323-317 BC). AV Stater. Lampsakos mint. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena right; serpent on helmet. Rev. Nike standing left, holding wreath in right hand, stylis in left; to left, buckle and monogram. Price P14. AV. 8.57 g. 18 mm. Great example, lightly toned. Good EF/EF. Ex CNG Classical Numismatic Group 90, 2012, 457.
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Lot # 195 - Continental Greece. Kings of Macedon. Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BC). AR Tetradrachm, Amphipolis mint. Struck under Polyperchon or Kassander, c. 318-317 BC. Obv. Head of young beardless Herakles right, wearing lion's skin. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. Zeus Aetophoros seated left; in left field, laurel-branch. Price 117. AR. 16.91 g. 27 mm. Lightly toned, minor roughness. Unusual regular and complete flan. About EF.
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Lot # 196 - Continental Greece. Kings of Macedon. Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Abydos mint. Struck under Antigonos II Gonatas, c. 310-301 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ. Zeus Aetophoros seated left; in left field, head of Ammon right; monogram below throne. Price 1549. AR. 16.9 g. 29 mm. Nice iridescent tone. Slight roughness on reverse, otherwise. good VF/about EF.
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Lot # 197 - Continental Greece. Macedon. Roman Rule. AR Tetradrachm, Amphipolis mint, c. 167-149 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, bow and quiver over shoulder, in the center of a Macedonian shield. Rev. Club; AP monogram and MAKEΔONΩN above, ΠPΩTHΣ below; all within oak wreath, thunderbolt to left. Prokopov, Silver 680; HGC 3.1 1103. AR. 16.89 g. 30 mm. Good example with delicate tone. Marks on obverse. Good VF/EF.
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Lot # 198 - Continental Greece. Macedon. Roman Rule. AE 24 mm, Thessalonika mint, 167-165 BC. Obv. Facing mask of Silenus, wearing wreath of ivy. Rev. MAKE/ΔΟΝΩΝ within wreath of ivy. Touratsoglou, Macedonia 25; HGC 3.1 1117. AE. 10.21 g. 24 mm. Dark green patina; excellent preservation for type. Overstruck on earlier issue with head of Zeus(?) on obverse. Traces of smoothing. About EF.
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Lot # 199 - Continental Greece. Kings of Paeonia. Patraos (335-315 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Astibos or Damastion mint. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. Warrior on horse rearing right, spearing enemy warrior who defends with shield and spear; retrograde ΠATPAOY around; to lower left, wreath. Paeonian Hoard 176 (same dies); HGC 3.1 148. AR. 12.42 g. 24 mm. R. Nice warm tone. Rare control symbol. Exquisite reverse depiction. Good VF/EF.
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Lot # 200 - Continental Greece. Thessaly, Larissa. AR Drachm, c. 450/40-420 BC. Obv. Thessalos, wearing petasos and cloak tied at neck, holding horns of bull leaping right. Rev. ΛΑPI / ΣΑIA. Bridled horse leaping right within incuse square. Cf. Lorber, Thessalian 53; cf. BCD Thessaly II 171; HGC 4 418. AR. 5.98 g. 22 mm. R. Lightly toned. Minor marks. About EF.
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Lot # 201 - Continental Greece. Thessaly, Larissa. AR Drachm, c. 380-365 BC. Obv. Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left, hair in ampyx, wearing necklace. Rev. ΛΑΡΙΣAIΩN. Horse grazing right. BCD Thessaly II 284 (same obv. die); HGC 4 440. AR. 6.09 g. 20 mm. R. Toned; graffiti on reverse. Good VF.
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Lot # 202 - Continental Greece. Thessaly, Thessalian League. AR Stater, Italos and Diokles, magistrates, mid-late 1st century BC. Obv. Head of Zeus right, wearing oak wreath; ITAΛOΣ to left. Rev. ΘΕΣΣΑΛΩΝ. Athena Itonia advancing right, holding shield and preparing to hurl spear; ΔIO-KΛHΣ above spear, monogram to inner left. BCD Thessaly II 875.3; HGC 4 210. AR. 6.2 g. 23 mm. R. Iridescent tone. Some porosity, small die-break. Good VF/EF.
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Lot # 203 - Continental Greece. Illyria, Dyrrhachion. AR Stater, c. 344-300 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying right, around Δ-Υ-Ρ. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena right; before, club; around Δ-Υ-Ρ. Nomos Obolos 19, lot 239 (same dies), otherwise unpublished; Pegasi -; Cf. HGC 3.1 26. AR. 8.45 g. 22 mm. RRR. Apparently unpublished with club before Athena's head. Toned. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 204 - Continental Greece. Akarnania, Anaktorion. AR Stater, c. 320-280 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; AN monogram below. Rev. Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet; above, NAY; behind head, AN monogram and thymiatherion; below neck, monogram. BCD Akarnania -; Pegasi 73; HGC 4 763. AR. 8.48 g. 22 mm. Well centred and nicely toned. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 205 - Continental Greece. Akarnania, Leukas. AR Stater, 350-320 BC. Obv. Pegasus flying left; below, Λ. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena right; behind, caduceus. BCD Akarnania -; Pegasi 91; HGC 4 -. AR. 8.39 g. 23.5 mm. Rare variety without ethnic letter on reverse. Attractive toning. About EF.
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Lot # 206 - Continental Greece. Attica, Athens. AR Tetradrachm, c. 454-404 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye, wearing earring, necklace and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl. Rev. Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; to right, AΘE; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4 1597; SNG Cop. 31; SNG München 49. 17.21 g. 27 mm. Attractive toning; good centering. About EF.
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Lot # 207 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. Uncertain colony. AR Stater, c. 375-300 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena right. Cf. Leu Web Auction 13, lot 252; Pegasi -; HGC 4 -. AR. 8.52 g. 20 mm. Possibly a remote mint or a contemporary imitation, because of the crude style and lack of symbols. Iridescent tone. Scratch on reverse. About EF.
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Lot # 208 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 400-375 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left. Rev. Head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, horizontal bull's head. BCD Corinth -; Pegasi 210/1; HGC 4 1832. AR. 8.12 g. 21 mm. RR. Rare variety without koppa on obverse. Corrosion spots on edge. VF.
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Lot # 209 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 400-375 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying right; koppa below. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena right; behind, thymiaterion. BCD Corinth 68; Pegasi 238; HGC 4 1834. AR. 8.52 g. 21 mm. Toned and well struck. Good VF.
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Lot # 210 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 400-375 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; below, koppa. Rev. Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, torch. BCD Corinth -; Pegasi 323; HGC 4 1832. AR. 8.08 g. 22.5 mm. Dark tone. Obverse of crude style. EF.
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Lot # 211 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 375-300 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; koppa below. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena left; A-Λ flanking neck truncation; Silenos mask to right. BCD Corinth 119; Pegasi 408; HGC 4 1848. AR. 8.63 g. 22.5 mm. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 212 - Greek Asia. Cimmerian Bosporos, Pantikapaion. AE 22 mm, c. 310-304/3 BC. Obv. Bearded head of satyr right. Rev. Forepart of griffin left; below, fish left. Anokhin 1023; MacDonald 69; HGC 7 113. AE. 7.07 g. 22 mm. Good VF.
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Lot # 213 - Greek Asia. Cimmerian Bosporos, Pantikapaion. AE 18 mm, 4th-3rd century BC. Obv. Head of satyr left. Rev. ΠAN. Head of bull left. MacDonald 67; SNG BM Black Sea 890-893; SNG Cop. 32; HGC 7 -. AE. 5.46 g. 18 mm. Brown patina. Good VF/about EF.
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Lot # 214 - Greek Asia. Paphlagonia, Sinope. AR Drachm, c. 490-425 BC. Obv. Head of sea-eagle left. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square with two opposing quarters filled, the others stippled and with pellet. RG 7; SNG BM Black Sea 1359-1363; HGC 7 384. AR. 5.79 g. 17.5 mm. R. Choice example. Well centered. Good VF.
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Lot # 215 - Greek Asia. Mysia, Parion. AR Hemidrachm, 4th century BC. Obv. Gorgoneion. Rev. Bull standing left; below, star. SNG BN 1368-1370; SNG Cop. 263. AR. 2.35 g. 14 mm. Cabinet tone. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 216 - Greek Asia. Aeolis, Temnos. Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BC). AR Tetradrachm, in the name and types of Alexander III. Circa 188-170 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, lion's skin. Rev. Zeus Aetophoros seated left; to left, EXENI/KOΣ and oinochoe with vine branch holding bunches of grapes; below throne, ΓEI/TAΣ. Price 1690a. AR. 16.56 g. 34.5 mm. Toned; light scratches. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 217 - Greek Asia. Pamphylia, Aspendos. AR Stater, 330/25-300/250 BC. Obv. Two wrestlers grappling; between, FИ. Rev. Slinger in throwing stance right; to right, triskeles; all within square of dots. Tekin Series 4; SNG BN 99-100. AR. 10.93 g. 23 mm. Deeply toned. Good VF.
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Lot # 218 - Greek Asia. Cilicia, Tarsos. Mazaios, Satrap (361-334 BC). AR Stater. Obv. 'BALTRZ' ( = Baaltars) in Aramaic to right. Baaltars seated left, torso facing, holding grapes, grain ear, and eagle in right hand, sceptre in left; 'TR' to lower left; 'M' below throne. Rev. 'MZDI' ( = Mazaios) in Aramaic. Lion left, attacking bull. Casabonne Series 2, Group C; SNG BN 355; SNG Levante Suppl. 20. AR. 10.97 g. 26 mm. R. About EF.
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Lot # 219 - Greek Asia. Seleucid Kings. Seleukos I Nikator (312-281 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Susa. Struck circa 305/4-295 BC. Obv. Head of hero right, possibly Alexander or Seleukos, wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with the ear and horns of a bull. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ΣEΛEYKOY. Nike standing right, placing a wreath on trophy to right; H to lower left, AX in lower middle field. HGC 9 20; SC 173.12. AR. 17.05 g. 27 mm. R. Toned, scratch on obverse. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 220 - Greek Asia. Babylonia. Alexandrine Empire. AR Double Shekel, Babylon mint, c. 328-311 BC. Obv. Baal seated left, holding sceptre. Rev. Lion walking left; Γ above. Nicolet-Pierre 7. AG. 16.63 g. 23.5 mm. Iridescent tone. Striking weakness on reverse. Good VF.
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Lot # 221 - Greek Asia. Persia. Achaemenid Kings. AV Daric, circa mid-4th cent. BC. Obv. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandis, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear in right hand, bow in left. Rev. Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B; Sunrise 24; BMC Arabia pl. XXIV, 26. AV. 8.36 g. 16 mm. VF.
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Lot # 222 - Greek Asia. Greek Kings of Baktria. Eukratides (171-145 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Obv. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with ear and horn of bull. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY EYKPATIΔOY. Mounted Dioscuri prancing right, holding palms and spears; to right, monogram. Bopearachchi 6W; SNG ANS 469-471. AR. 16.92 g. 35.5 mm. Superb specimen, toned, well struck and centered. About FDC. Ex Roma Numismatics XIX, 2020, 644.
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Lot # 223 - Greek Asia. Baktria, Indo-Greek Kingdoms. Azilises I (57-35 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Obv. King on horseback right, holding spear. Rev. City goddess standing left, holding brazier and filleted palm frond; to left, monogram and Kharosthi letter, Kharosthi letter to right. Senior 56.11T; HGC 12, 568. AR. 9.37 g. 27 mm. Warm tone. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 224 - Greek Asia. 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. Rev. Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing to left; tamgha to upper left. MK 654. 7.97 g. 23.5 mm. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 225 - Greek Asia. India, Kushan Empire. Shaka (Circa AD 325-345). AV Dinar. Obv. Shaka standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar and holding filleted standard; filleted trident to left. Rev. Ardoxsho seated facing on throne, holding filleted investiture garland and cornucopiae; tamgha to upper left. MK 586. AV. 7.81 g. 18.5 mm. Die break. About EF.
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Lot # 226 - Greek Asia. India, Kushan Empire. Kipunadha (Circa AD 335-350). AV Dinar. Obv. Kipunadha standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding filleted staff; filleted trident to left. Rev. Ardoxsho enthroned facing, holding filleted investiture garland and cornucopiae; tamgha to upper left. MK 596; ANS Kushan 1683-1687. AV. 7.41 g. 19 mm. About EF.
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Lot # 227 - Greek Asia. India, Gupta Empire. Samudragupta (335-380 AD). AV Dinar. Obv. Samudragupta, nimbate standing facing, head left, dropping incense on altar and holding filleted standard. Rev. Ardoxsho, enthroned facing, holding diadem and cornucopiae; tamgha to left. BKB 19; BMC Guptas 13; Bayana 113. AV. 7.69 g. 20 mm. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 228 - Greek Asia. India, Kushan Empire. Vigrahadeva (5th century). Pale AV Dinar. Obv. Abstract Kushan style king standing left. Rev. Abstract Ardoxsho seated facing, holding filleted investiture garland and cornucopiae. MACW 3650. AV. 7.99 g. 20.5 mm. Good VF.
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Lot # 229 - Africa. Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Arsinoe II Philadelphos (died c. 270-268 BC). AR Dekadrachm. Posthumous issue of Alexandria under Ptolemy II, c. 250/49 BC. Obv. Veiled head of deified Arsinöe II right, wearing diademed stephane and horn of Ammon, scepter surmounted by lotus over left shoulder; Φ in left field, dotted border. Rev. APΣINOHΣ-ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY. Double cornucopiae bound with fillet, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranates, and other fruits, with grape cluster hanging from the rim of each horn; dotted border. CPE 339; Svoronos 512. AR. 32.04 g. 35 mm. RR. Very rare and good example, with light cabinet tone. Gently smoothed, porosity on obverse, marks on reverse. About VF/VF.
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Lot # 230 - Africa. Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy III Euergetes (246-221 BC.). AE Drachm, Alexandria mint. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus-Ammon right. Rev. ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; wings closed; to left, filleted cornucopiae. Lorber B392; Svoronos 1002; SNG Cop. -. AE. 69.1 g. 42 mm. R. Dark brown patina. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 231 - Africa. Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator (51-30 BC). AE 80 Drachmae - Diobol, c. 51-30 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. BACIΛICCHC KΛEOΠATPAC. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt: to left, cornucopiae; to right, Π. Svoronos 1871; SNG Cop. 421. AE. 16.88 g. 27 mm. Exceptional quality for issue and excellent portrait; attractive green-blue patina. Expertly restored. Good VF.
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Lot # 232 - Africa. Kyrenaica, Kyrene. AR Didrachm, temp. Magas (c. 294-275 BC). Obv. Head of Zeus Karneios right. Rev. KY-PA. Silphion plant; to left, tripod; to right, monogram. BMC 252; SNG Cop. 1242 var. (controls arrangement). AR. 7.6 g. 21 mm. Lightly toned. VF.
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Lot # 233 - Africa. Zeugitania, Carthage. AE 16.5 mm, c. 400-350 BC. Obv. Head of Tanit left, wearing wreath. Rev. Horse standing right in front of palm tree. MAA 18; SNG Cop. 109-119; CNP 194. AE. 2.55 g. 16.5 mm. Good VF.
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Lot # 234 - Africa. Zeugitania, Carthage. EL Stater, c. 310-290 BC. Obv. Head of Tanit left with rolled hair, wearing necklace, triple pendant earring and wreath of grain. Rev. Horse standing right; two pellets below ground lines. Jenkins & Lewis Group V; CNP 2.4e. EL. 7.47 g. 18.5 mm. Scratch and graffiti on reverse, otherwise. good VF.
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Lot # 235 - Africa. Zeugitania, Carthage. AV 1½ Shekels or Tridrachm. Circa 270-264 BC. Obv. Head of Tanit left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring and necklace. Rev. Horse standing right, head left. Jenkins & Lewis Group IX, 381 (same dies); SNG Cop. 181; CNP 76. AV. 12.48 g. 22.5 mm. RR. Rare and exceptional, great style. The only Carthaginian gold issue based on Attic standard. Good EF.
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Lot # 236 - Africa. Kingdom of Axum. Armah (circa 540-580). AE Unit. Obv. King seated right, holding long cross. Rev. Cross within wreath. Munro-Hay type 153; BMC Axum 587-588; SACAM 554; Hahn, Aksumite 72a. AE. 1.71 g. 19.5 mm. About EF.
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Lot # 238 - Aes Premonetale. Aes Formatum. Inscribed fragment of a cake-shaped bronze ingot. Central Italy, 8th-4th century BC. Dimensions: 64 x 48 x 17 mm. Obv. DVVIM [- - -] (?). Cf. Haeberlin pl. 85. AE. 115.44 g. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, for a similar inscription on a AE circular cake example see Vecchi Italian Cast Coinage. Dark patina with reddish and green deposits.
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Lot # 239 - Aes Signatum. AE Currency Bar, Central Italy, Aemilia (?), c. 6th-4th century BC. Large fragment, 'Ramo Secco' pattern. Dimensions: 111 x 82 x 61 mm. Garrucci pp. 5-8, pls. 7-11; Vecchi ICC 3; Haeberlin pp. 10-19, pls. 6-8. AE. 2346 g. RRR. Extremely rare. Lovely untouched ferruginous reddish brown patina, with turquoise spots. Specimen with a significant weight. The Ramo Secco cast ingots are found predominantly in Aemilia, hence the attribution to his region. Always found in fragments, they generally weigh from 500 grams to 2000 grams.
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Lot # 240 - Aes Premonetale. Aes Formatum. Cast Knucklebone (Astragalus), 6th-4th century BC. Dimensions: 29.5 x 16 mm. Haeberlin pl. 6, 10; Vecchi ICC ICC p. 76, 6. AE. 29.9 g. Enchanting green patina.
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Lot # 241 - Dioscuri/Mercury series. AE Cast Quadrans, c. 280 BC. Obv. Right hand; to left, three pellets. Rev. Two barley-grains; between, three pellets. Cr. 14/4; Vecchi ICC 29; HN Italy 271. AE. 88.04 g. 41.5 mm. Good example with dark grey patina. Minor casting flaws. Good VF/About EF.

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