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Add to Cart Seleukid Kings, Antiochos II, 261-246 B.C.
AR Tetradrachm, 17.09g. 27mm. Sardes mint, c.261-264 B.C. Diademed head of the deified Antiochos I to right. Rev. Apollo seated to left on omphalos holding a bow and arrow; monograms below. SC 518d. Newell, WSM 1387 and pl. LVI,2(same dies). Magnificent sculptural portrait of the elderly Antiochos I in high relief and with fine toning. Provenance/Pedigrees Ex: E. J. Waddell, E Auction, May 4, 2005, lot 12. Extremely Fine $35,000.00 |
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New Add to Cart Macedon, Thessalonica, Philip I, 244-249 A.D.
AE 25, 10.12g. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip to right. Rev. Apollo leaning on snake entwined column to left; he holds bow in left hand; tripod and prize crown to left; Greek abbreviated inscription,"Pythi" in field referring to the Pythian games. SNG ANS 888. Remarkable quality. The Pythian games referenced here on the reverse originated at Delphi in honor of Apollo whose temple and oracle were located there. Other cities copied these games and referred to them on their coins. Provenance/Pedigree: See more detailed image Extremely Fine $1,250.00 |
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New Add to Cart C. Postumius, 74 B.C.
AR Denarius, 3.70g. 188mm. Draped bust of Diana to right with bow and quiver on shoulder. Rev. Hound running to right; spear below. CR 394/1a. Syd. 785. RBW 1434. Fine style and toning and an exceptional strike. Pedigree/Provenance: Extremely Fine $3,750.00 |
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