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Thracian Chersonese Tetrobols
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Historical Context:   These coins were minted in Asia Minor by the Persian Empire about the late 6th Century BC to early the 5th Century BC. At the time, Persia was the vast empire to the east of the Greek World. Western Asia Minor was the birthplace of coinage (about 620 BC).  The Persians invaded about 546 BC initially copying the existing Lydian coinage.  This coin is the first of the Persian-style coinage issued by the Persians in Asia Minor.  The Persian occupation of Asia Minor was the historical event that eventually led to Alexander the Great's invasion of Persia in response.

Obv:  Darius I 
Rev:  Incuse Punch
Weight:  8.3 grams 
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (almost the diameter of a US Dime but 3 times as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine, Better quality than most (Good facial details)

             SOLD    $1790 plus shipping

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE (494 - 168 BC) during the reign of Alexander the Great. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and ALEXANDER the GREAT. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander the Great to accomplish his victories. Alexander the Great is considered the greatest military general ever.

Obv:  Athena
Rev:  Nike placing Wreath
Weight:  8.5 grams 
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine plus

             SOLD    $2590 plus shipping

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE during the reign of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, around 340 BC. 

Obv:  Alexander the Great as Apollo
Rev:  Fast Biga (Two Horse Chariot), Tripod beneath
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (almost the diameter of a US Dime and twice as Thick)
Weight:  8.6 grams
Condition:  Very Fine plus

             SOLD    $2495 plus shipping

#10029: ELECTRUM (Gold Alloy) 50 Litrai - 
357 to 353 BC (Very Brief Time Period), 
Syracuse

Historical Context:  This coin was minted in SYRACUSE during the 4th century BC.  Sicily is located off the southern tip of mainland Italy in the Mediterranean Sea .  Syracuse is on the Eastern Shore of Silicy.  Due to its geographical location, it was an important commerical maritime and military port.  Many (Most) Ancient Coin collectors consider coins of Sicily during this period as the most beautiful of all ancient coins.

Obv:  Apollo
Rev:  Tripod-lebes 
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (slightly smaller than a US Dime)
Condition:  Fine plus

             SOLD  $1195 plus shipping

**BIBLICAL COIN**

#10180: SHEKEL of TYRE  - 24-25 AD 
Type of Coin Paid to Judas to betray Jesus Christ
"30 Pieces of Silver"

Minted Late Adult Lifetime of Christ (about age 28-30)

Highly Desirable and Collectable

Historical Context:  This coin was minted in the Holyland during the 1st Century BC and was used to pay the "Temple Tax."  Tyre was an independent Phoenician coastal city.  Tyre won it's independence in 126 BC and prospered as a port city.  Each year Jewish law required that each male resident was required to pay a temple tax after 126 BC in the form of these coins.   These coins were the most common and desirable silver coins in Phoenicia during the period that Judas betrayed Christ. 

Obv:  Melqart, same as Roman Hercules 
Rev:  Eagle Standing
Diameter:  27 mm (about the size of a US quarter, but, almost twice as thick)
Weight:  14.2 grams
Condition:  Very Fine, Nicely toned

Ex-Wayne Sayles

               SOLD   $749 plus shipping

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RARE and Highly Collectable Type

Historical Context: This coin was minted Bruttium, Rhegion, located on the toe of the Italian peninsula and is separated by the Strait of Messina from the island of Sicily.  After Cumae, it is the second oldest Greek colony in southern Italy. The colony was settled by the inhabitants of Chalcis and Messenia in 720 BC on the site of an older settlement. This dated back to the 3rd millennium BC and was established by the Ausones. The last Ausonian ruler was the legendary king Italus (from whom the name of Italy is derived).  Rhegion was one of the most important cities in Magna Grecia, reaching great economic and political power during the 5th and 6th centuries BC under the Anaxilas government. Rhegion reached great artistic and cultural heights with its philosophic Pythagorean school, as well as sculpture and poetry schools, from where came leaders such as Pythagoras of Rhegium and Ibycus. Later, Rhegion allied with Athens during the Peloponnesian War but in 387 BC, the city was taken by the Syracusans.  As an independent city, Rhegium was an important ally and "socia navalis" of Rome. Then during the Imperial age it became one of the most important and flourishing cities of southern Italy because it was the seat of the "Corrector", the Governor of the "Regio II Lucania et Bruttii" (province of Lucany and Brutium).  It was a noble Roman city.  During the Byzantine Age, Rhegion became the capital of the "metropolis of the Byzantine possessions in southern Italy", and later capital of the Duchy of Calabria and linchpin of the Greek church in Italy.

Obv: Lion's Head (Face on)
Rev: Apollo, Oilve leaf behind
Diameter: 27.8 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight:   16.5
Condition: Very Fine plus, some minor roughness on reverse

ex-Old French Collection

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Commemorates his Olympic Victory !!

Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE during the reign of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, around 340 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II and Alexander the Great. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander the Great to accomplish his victories. When Philip II was young he won two Olympic equestrian victories. His coins often commemorate those victories.

Obv: Philip II as Zeus
Rev: Jockey riding horse, Commemorating his OLYMPIC VICTORY !! 
Diameter: 24 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight:  14.3 grams
Condition: about Fine

              SOLD  $399 plus shipping

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Commemorates his Olympic Victory !!

Historical Context: See above

Obv: Philip II as Zeus
Rev: Jockey riding horse, Commemorating his OLYMPIC VICTORY !! 
Diameter: 24 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight:  11.8 grams
Condition: about Fine

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Commemorates his Olympic Victory !!

Historical Context: See above

Obv: Philip II as Zeus
Rev: Jockey riding horse, Commemorating his OLYMPIC VICTORY !! 
Diameter: 22 mm diameter (about the size of a US Nickel and 3 times as thick)
Weight:  9.5 grams
Condition: about Fine

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Historical Context:  The Ptolemaic empire was founded by Ptolemy I after the death of Alexander the Great. Ptolemy I was a boyhood friend of Alexander and his most trusted general. After Ptolemy successfully completed the Persian war, Alexander granted him the area of Egypt. He founded an empire that lasted almost 300 years. The empire ended with Cleopatra VII, the Queen of the Nile. This coin was minted shortly after Alexander's death and before Ptolemy assumed the reign as King (Pharaoh) of Egypt.

Obv:  Alexander the Great in Elephant Skin Cap
Rev:  Athena Brandishing Spear and Shield
Diameter:  27 mm diameter (little larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus, Excellent Style and toning

             SOLD    $1495 plus shipping

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Obv: Persephone
Rev: Hero Ajax advancing right, nude but for crested Corinthian helmet, holding dagger and shield (which is ornamented with a leaping griffin ) 
Weight:  11.7 grams
Diameter: 23 mm diameter (slightly smaller than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition: Fine plus.

              SOLD $649 plus shipping

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Obv: Persephone
Rev: Hero Ajax advancing right, nude but for crested Corinthian helmet, holding dagger and shield
Weight:  2.6 grams
Diameter: 15 mm diameter (slightly smaller than a US Dime and almost twice as thick)
Condition: Fine plus.

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#9702: SILVER Tetradrachm - 5th Century BC, 
Syracuse

Historical Context:  This coin was minted in SYRACUSE during the 4th century BC.  Sicily is located off the southern tip of mainland Italy in the Mediterranean Sea .  Syracuse is on the Eastern Shore of Silicy.  Due to its geographical location, it was an important commerical maritime and military port.  Many (Most) Ancient Coin collectors consider coins of Sicily during this period as the most beautiful of all ancient coins.

Obv:  Slow Biga, Nike above
Rev:  Arethusa, Dolphins around 
Diameter:  24 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but 3 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine.

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HISTORICAL CONTEXT:  See above

Obv:  Boeotian Shield
Rev:  Amphora
Weight:  12.3 grams
Diameter:  24 mm across (GIANT Flan for type - the diameter of a US Quarter but 2 to 3 times as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine, Nicely toned (better than photo indicates)

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#9703: Tetradrachm of Athens, 5th Century BC, 
GREAT STYLE !!!
Excellent Bargain.......

Historical Context:  This coin was minted in Athens about mid 4th Century BC.  Throughout most of the 5^th century BC, after the Persian defeat, Athens ruled the Aegean world and became a great cultural and political center. The Peloponnesian War, 431-404 BC, drained Athens of her wealth, which led the way for Sparta and later the Macedonian Empire under Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) to take control of the Greek World.

Obv:  Athena her helmet adorned in front with three olive leaves
Rev:  Owl, Olive branch, AQ E ("Athens")
Diameter:  22 mm (the size of a US Quarter but 3 times as thick)
Weight:  17.1 grams
Condition:  Fine, some toning, test cut on rev

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#9833: Tetradrachm of Athens, 5th Century BC, 
GREAT STYLE !!!
Nice Metal Surfaces.......

Historical Context:  This coin was minted in Athens about mid 4th Century BC.  Throughout most of the 5^th century BC, after the Persian defeat, Athens ruled the Aegean world and became a great cultural and political center. The Peloponnesian War, 431-404 BC, drained Athens of her wealth, which led the way for Sparta and later the Macedonian Empire under Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) to take control of the Greek World.

Obv:  Athena her helmet adorned in front with three olive leaves
Rev:  Owl, Olive branch, AQ E ("Athens") - "E" is very faint
Diameter:  26 mm (the size of a US Quarter but 3 times as thick)
Weight:  16.9 grams
Condition:  about Very Fine, Banker'sMarks on both sides

              SOLD    $469 plus shipping

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#8296: Tetradrachm of Athens, 4th Century BC, 
GOOD STYLE !!!
Nice Toning.......

Historical Context:  See above

Obv:  Athena her helmet adorned in front with three olive leaves 
Rev:  Owl, Olive branch, AQ E ("Athens")
Diameter:  21 mm (the size of a US Quarter but 3 times as thick)
Weight:  16.0 grams
Condition:  about Very Fine, retoned and waxed for preservation

               SOLD    $319 plus shipping
                                          

#9418: Tetradrachm of Athens, 4th Century BC, 
GOOD STYLE !!!
Nice Toning.......

Historical Context:  See above

Obv:  Athena her helmet adorned in front with three olive leaves
Rev:  Owl, Olive branch, AQ E ("Athens")
Diameter:  25 mm long axis 
Weight:  17.1 grams
Condition:  about Very Fine, retoned and waxed for preservation

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#9248: Aramaic Imitative-type Tetradrachm of Athens, 2nd Century BC, 
GOOD STYLE for this type!!!

Historical Context:  Imitation of Athens Tetradrachm, Arab imitation, probably Sabaeans and Himyarites, 2nd century BC

Obv:  Athena her helmet adorned in front with three olive leaves
Rev:  Owl, Olive branch, Aramaic script (faint)
Diameter:  24 mm (the size of a US Quarter but 2 times as thick)
Weight:  14.4 grams
Condition:  about Fine, test cuts on rev

               SOLD    $139 plus shipping

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#11008: Silver Tetradrachm - 2nd Century BC, ATHENS
"New Style Owl"
Waning Days of Greek Empire and Growing Roman Influence

Historical Context:  This coin was minted in Athens during the 2nd Century BC.  In this era Athens was under Roman control.  Throughout most of the 5th century BC, after the Persian defeat, Athens ruled the Aegean world and became a great cultural and political center.  However, the Peloponnesian War, 431-404 BC, drained Athens of her wealth allowing subsequent conquests by Alexander the Great, the Seleukid Empire, and finally, the Romans.  These "New Style Owl" coins are some of the most popular coins in antiquity. 

Obv:  Athena 
Rev:  Owl on Amphora, Caduceus (Modern Medical Symbol), Names of City governors in legend
Diameter:  31 mm (the size of a US $.50 but 2 times as thick)
Weight:  17.1 grams
Condition:  Very Fine plus

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire during the 2nd century BC for mercenary forces.

Obv:  Helios facing
Rev:  Rosebud opening
Diameter:  15 mm diameter (almost the size of a US Dime, but, about twice as thick)
Weight:  3.3 grams
Condition:  Very Fine plus, Original Hoard toning

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire during the reign of Antigonus Gonatus, 277 to 239 BC.  The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Demetrios Poliorketes, the "Besieger" along with his father Antigonos Monopthalmos. Demetrios won an important victory over Ptolemy I in 306 BC. Antigonus Gonatus was the son of Demetrios. He regained the throne following an interregnum of 11 years.

Obv:  Pan on Macedonian Shield
Rev:  Athena Advancing holding Sword and Shield
Diameter:  30 mm diameter (almost the size of a US $.50 but twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context:  Teos was a flourishing seaport with two fine harbours until Cyrus the Great invaded Lydia and Ionia (ca. 540 BC). The Teans found it prudent to retire overseas, to the newly founded colonies of Abdera in Thrace and Phanagoria on the Asian side of the Cimmerian Bosporus. The port was revived by Antigonus Cyclops; and Epicurus reportedly studied there under Nausiphanes, a disciple of Democritus. During the times of the Roman emperors, the town was noted for its wine, a theatre and Temple of Dionysus. These are positioned near the acropolis, which is situated on a low hill and had fortifications by the sixth century.

Obv:  Griffen, raising claw
Rev:  Incuse Punch
Diameter:  21 mm diameter (the size of a US Nickel but twice as thick)
Weight:  12.1 grams
Condition:  Very Fine

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#8073: Tetradrachm of Syracuse, 450 to 439 BC, 
GREAT STYLE !!!

Historical Context:  This coin was minted in Syracuse about mid 5th Century BC.  Sicily is located off the southern tip of mainland Italy in the Mediterranean Sea .  Syracuse is on the Eastern Shore of Silicy.  Due to its geographical location, i t was an important commerical maritime and military port.  Many (Most) Ancient Coin collectors consider coins of Sicily during this period as the most beautiful of all ancient coins.

Obv:  Nike Crowning Slow Biga (Two Horse Chariot)
Rev:  Arethusa
Diameter:  27 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter but 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine, toned, porous surfaces

               SOLD    $279 plus shipping

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#8842: Tetradrachm of Maussollos, 
Maussollos, Satrap of Caria, 377-353 BC
GREAT STYLE !!!

Historical Context:  As part of the Achaemenid Empire, Caria in the fourth century BC was under the rule of a family of semi-independent satraps known collectively as the Hekatomnids, named after the dynasty's founder, Hekatomnos. Born in Mylasa, Artaxerxes II appointed Hekatomnos satrap of Caria after the fall of Tissaphernes, with orders that he provide forces which would assist the Great King in his recovery of the island of Cyprus. Though there exists some doubt about Hekatomnos' loyalty to the Achaemenids, such doubts did not prevent him being given control of Miletos, one of the most important Ionian cities, certainly his in 386 BC under the terms of the King's Peace. When he died in 377 BC, Hekatomnos' son Maussollos succeeded him, soon in turn to be followed by his other sons, Hidreus and Pixodaros.

Obv:  Laureate and draped facing bust of Apollo, slightly turned to the right
Rev:  Zeus Labraundos walking to right, holding double ax
Weight:  14.4 grams
Diameter:  24 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter but 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus/V Good, toned, reverse slightly porous surfaces

               SOLD   $329 plus shipping

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#11027: SILVER Stater  - 
6th Century BC, 
Satyr RAPING NYMPH !!  Dramatic Scene !!

Better Style then Most for Type

Historical Context:  This coin was minted in Thasos ( Macedonia ) about the later part of the 6th Century BC.  Thasos was an island of the southern coast of Thrace , which contained prolific gold mines had a controlling interest in  the silver mines on the mainland.  The coastal regions of Thrace were settled by the Greeks about the 7th century BC.  The was occupied by a number of indigenous tribes who, through contact with the Greeks, became Hellenized.

Obv:  SATYR raping a NYMPH.  The nymph raises her hand in protest. 
Rev:  "Mill Sail" incuse punch
Weight:  about 8.5 grams
Diameter:  22 mm (slightly smaller than a US Quarter but almost 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus, lightly toned

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#10808: SILVER Stater  - 
6th Century BC, 
Satyr RAPING NYMPH !!  Dramatic Scene !!
Pleasing Style for Type

Historical Context:  This coin was minted in Thasos ( Macedonia ) about the later part of the 6th Century BC.  Thasos was an island of the southern coast of Thrace , which contained prolific gold mines had a controlling interest in  the silver mines on the mainland.  The coastal regions of Thrace were settled by the Greeks about the 7th century BC.  The was occupied by a number of indigenous tribes who, through contact with the Greeks, became Hellenized.

Obv:  SATYR raping a NYMPH.  The nymph raises her hand in protest. 
Rev:  "Mill Sail" incuse punch
Weight:  about 8.5 grams
Diameter:  22 mm (slightly smaller than a US Quarter but almost 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus, lightly toned

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               (ex-Pegasi @ $ 650)

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Historical Context: This coin was minted by the one of the CELTIC TRIBES some the after the death of Alexander the Great, around 320-300 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and ALEXANDER the GREAT. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander the Great to accomplish his victories. Alexander the Great is considered the greatest military general ever. After his death, many of regions conquered by Alexander minted coins of this motif in his honor.

Obv:  Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Diameter:  18 mm diameter and weighs about 4 grams (almost the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine

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Historical Context: This coin was minted in Taretum early the 5th Century BC.  Taras (Taretum) was the most important Greek city in southern Italy during the 5th and 4th Centuries BC. Taras finally surrendered to the Romans in 272 BC.

Obv: Hippocamp 
Rev:  Taras on Dolphin
Diameter: 17 mm (about the diameter of a US penny and three times as thick)
Weight:  8.0 grams
Condition: Very Fine, deep toning

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Historical Context: This coin was minted in Taretum after 307 BC. Taras (Taretum) was the most important Greek city in southern Italy during the 5th and 4th Centuries BC. Taras finally surrendered to the Romans in 272 BC.

Obv: Young on Horseback 
Rev:  Taras on Dolphin
Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick)
Weight:  6.1 grams
Condition: Very Fine, medium toning

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Historical Context: This coin was minted in Taretum after 307 BC. Taras (Taretum) was the most important Greek city in southern Italy during the 5th and 4th Centuries BC. Taras finally surrendered to the Romans in 272 BC.

Obv: Young on Horseback 
Rev:  Taras on Dolphin
Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick)
Weight:  6.2 grams
Condition: Fine, Corrosion in Fields

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Historical Context: See above 

Obv: Pegasus 
Rev:  Athena
Weight:  8.2 grams
Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick)
Condition: about Very Fine, Nicely toned

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Historical Context: See above

Obv: Pegasus 
Rev:  Athena
Weight:  7.4 grams
Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick)
Condition: about Very Fine, Nicely toned

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Historical Context: See above

Obv: Pegasus 
Rev:  Athena
Weight:  8.6 grams
Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick)
Condition: about Very Fine, Nicely toned

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Historical Context: See above 

Obv: Pegasus 
Rev:  Athena, Dolphin above, Club of Herakles behind
Weight:  8.6 grams
Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick)
Condition: Fine/Very Fine, Worn die or Obv.

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Historical Context: See above 

Obv: Pegasus 
Rev:  Athena, Bull Head in Left Field
Weight:  8.2 grams
Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick)
Condition: Very Fine, Nicely toned, Die break of off Pegasus' head

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Historical Context: See above 

Obv: Pegasus 
Rev:  Athena, Shield in Left Field
Weight:  8.6 grams
Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick)
Condition: Very Fine, Nicely toned, Die break of off Pegasus' head

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Historical Context: See above 

Obv: Pegasus 
Rev:  Athena
Weight:  8.0 grams
Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick)
Condition: Very Fine, Nicely toned

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Historical Context: See above 

Obv: Pegasus 
Rev:  Athena
Weight:  7.3 grams
Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick)
Condition: Very Fine, Original Hoard toning

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Obv: Pegasus 
Rev:  Athena, Amphora behind
Weight:  8.1 grams
Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick)
Condition: Fine plus/Very fine, Well toned

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Historical Context: Thourioi was an Athenian colony in 443 BC.  It was located in southern most region of Lucania ( Southern Italy ).  This area was located near the site of ruined Sybaris and was intially called New Sybaris and later changed to Thourioi.  These types may be connected with the Italian campaign of the Epeirote King Alexander the Molossian, 334-330 BC, when he achieved a great victory over the Lucanians.

Obv: Athena, Skylla (Sea Monster) on Helmet throwing Stones 
Rev:  Bull butting right, Tunny fish below
Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick)
Weight: 8.6 grams
Condition: Very Fine plus, Well toned, Obverse off center

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                                       (ex Pegasi @ $250)

Historical Context: Thourioi was an Athenian colony in 443 BC.  It was located in southern most region of Lucania ( Southern Italy ).  This area was located near the site of ruined Sybaris and was intially called New Sybaris and later changed to Thourioi.  These types may be connected with the Italian campaign of the Epeirote King Alexander the Molossian, 334-330 BC, when he achieved a great victory over the Lucanians.

Obv: Athena in Helmet  
Rev:  Bull butting right
Diameter: 19 mm (almost the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick)
Weight: 6.8 grams
Condition: Very Fine plus, Original Hoard toned, Scrape marks on edge

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                                       (ex Pegasi @ $335)

Historical Context: Thourioi was an Athenian colony in 443 BC.  It was located in southern most region of Lucania ( Southern Italy ).  This area was located near the site of ruined Sybaris and was intially called New Sybaris and later changed to Thourioi.  These types may be connected with the Italian campaign of the Epeirote King Alexander the Molossian, 334-330 BC, when he achieved a great victory over the Lucanians.

Obv: Apollo 
Rev:  Thunderbolt
Diameter: 14 mm (about 3/4ths the diameter of a US Dime)
Condition: Very Fine plus

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Obv:  Alexander the Great as Ammon (Egyptian deity)
Rev:  Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory)
Weight:  16.8 grams
Diameter:  30 mm diameter 
                   (the size of a US $.50 and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine, nicely toned

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Obv:  Alexander the Great as Ammon (Egyptian deity)
Rev:  Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory)
Weight:  16.4 grams
Diameter:  30 mm diameter 
                   (the size of a US $.50 and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine, well toned, minor spot of crystallization

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Historical Context:  See above  

Obv:  Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  16.9 grams
Diameter:  29 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  about Very Fine, Excellent toning

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Historical Context:  See above  

Obv:  Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  16.9 grams
Diameter:  28 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine/Very Fine plus, Excellent toning

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Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE some time the after the death of Alexander the Great, around 320-300 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and ALEXANDER the GREAT. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander the Great to accomplish his victories. Alexander the Great is considered the greatest military general ever. After his death, many of regions conquered by Alexander minted coins of this motif in his honor. 

Obv:  Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  15.1 grams
Diameter:  24 mm diameter 
                   (Slightly smaller than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine

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Obv:  Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  17.0 grams

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Obv:  Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  17.1 grams
Diameter:  29 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  about Very Fine, Excellent toning

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Obv:  Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  16.9 grams
Diameter:  28 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine/Very Fine plus, Excellent toning

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Obv:  Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  17.1 grams
Diameter:  24 mm diameter 
                   (Slightly smaller than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine

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Same as above

Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny but twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Alexander, and his successors also minted bronze coins.  Most of these bronze coins are about 16 to 19 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Penny and typically twice as thick).   Like his tetradrachms, most of Alexander's bronze coins feature Alexander's portrait as Herakles (same as Roman Hercules).  He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Herakles with his bare hands.  The reverse scene is typically the club and/or the bow case of Herakles and a legend bearing his name in Greek.

Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime but twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE (494 - 168 BC) during the reign of Philip II.  When Philip II was young he won two Olympic equestrian victories. His coins often commemorate those victories. This reverse of this coin shows Philip II's jockey on horseback. Some believe the reverse is intended to be Alexander the Great (as a boy) on Horseback, referring to a challenge that Philip issued to Alexander regarding riding a certain horse. 

Obv:  Apollo 
Rev:  Youth on Horseback
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime, but 2-3 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus, Great patina 

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Commemorates his Olympic Victory !!

Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE during the reign of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, around 340 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II and Alexander the Great. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander the Great to accomplish his victories. When Philip II was young he won two Olympic equestrian victories. His coins often commemorate those victories.

Obv: Philip II as Zeus
Rev: Jockey riding horse, Commemorating his OLYMPIC VICTORY !! 
Diameter: 25 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight:   13.9
Condition: Very Fine

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Historical Context: This coin was minted in Babylon about 328 to 310 BC.  This ancient and illustrious city was surrendered to Alexander the Great about 331 BC.  This city is one of the best known of all ancient cities and was at the height of it's power during the 7th and 6th centuries BC.

Obv: Baal Seated 
Rev: Lion Walking  - Great Lion !!!
Diameter: 24 mm diameter 
                 (almost the size of a US Quarter but two times as thick)
Condition: Very Fine, Deep Toning

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Historical Context: This coin was minted in Babylon about 328 to 310 BC.  This ancient and illustrious city was surrendered to Alexander the Great about 331 BC.  This city is one of the best known of all ancient cities and was at the height of it's power during the 7th and 6th centuries BC.

Obv: Baal Seated 
Rev: Lion Walking  
Diameter: 24 mm diameter 
                 (almost the size of a US Quarter but two times as thick)
Condition: Very Fine, Deep Toning.

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Historical Context: This coin was minted byu the Macedonia Empire during the reign of Amyntas III (393 to 370 BC).  Amyntas III was the son of Arrhidaeus and father of Philip II, was king of Macedon in 393 BC, and again from 392 to 370 BC.  He came to the throne after the ten years of confusion which followed the death of Archelaus I, the patron of art and literature. But he had many enemies at home; in 393 he was driven out by the Illyrians, but in the following year, with the aid of the Thessalians, he recovered his kingdom. Medius, head of the house of the Aleuadae of Larissa, is believed to have provided aid to Amyntas in recovering his throne. The mutual relations between the Argeadae and the Aleuadae dates to the time of Archelaus I.

Note:  The coin may be a fourrie, meaning it has a copper core.  However, that is not certain.  The coin does weight tot he correct weight standard and the exposed core looks like it may be crystalized silver (as expected for the standard issue), not copper.

Obv: Mature Herakles 
Rev: Horse Standing  
Diameter: 21 mm diameter (the size of a US Nickel but two times as thick)
Weight: 8.5 grams
Condition: Very Fine, Deep Toning

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Historical Context: This coin was minted in SYRACUSE, SICILY during the reign of HIERON II (275-215 BC). This wise and popular ruler was the first Greek tyrant to openly place his image on coins of the realm. Rising from a humble beginning in Phthia, Hieron became the leader of the army and married the beautiful aristocrat Philistis. He was acknowledged as King of Syracuse by the will of the people and lead a successful era in Syracusian politics.

Obv: Hieron II 
Rev: Him on Horseback Spearing 
Diameter: 28 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but twice as thick)
Condition: about Very Fine, Nice Patina and Nice Overall Look.

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Obv: Hieron II 
Rev: Him on Horseback Spearing 
Diameter: 28 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but twice as thick)
Condition: Very Fine, V. Little Patina and Nice Overall Look.

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Obv: Hieron II 
Rev: Him on Horseback Spearing 
Diameter: 28 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but twice as thick)
Condition: Fine/Fine plus, Nice Patina

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Obv: Poseidon 
Rev: Trident 
Diameter: 19 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny but twice as thick)
Condition: Very Fine, Nice Patina.

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Obv: Poseidon 
Rev: Trident 
Diameter: 18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny but twice as thick)
Condition: V Good, Heavy Patina.

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Obv: Kore (Persephone)
Rev: Bull butting left
Dia: 20 mm diameter (about the size of a US Nickel but twice as thick)
Condition: Very Fine, Nice Patina.

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NICE TONING !!!!!

Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire in THESSALONIKA (Northern Greece) under ROMAN RULE between 158-149 BC. This city was called THERMA in an earlier period but received its more famous name in 315 BC in honor of Kassander’s (Greek ruler) wife Thessalonika the daughter of PHILIP II and sister to ALEXANDER the GREAT. This was during the period known as the ROMAN REPUBLIC. After the fall of the monarchy, it became the capital of the second republic established by the Romans. This is a period in which the Romans were just gaining their power. 

Obv:  MACEDONIAN SHIELD. At the center of the shield is ARTEMIS, GODDESS of the HUNT and GODDESS of the MOON
Rev:  CLUB in a OAK WREATH, legend is very clear. The Greeks used a “K” for the “C” sound and a “Delta” (Triangle) for the “D” sound. Therefore read the legend as “MACEDONIAN.”
Diameter:  30 mm diameter (almost the size of a US silver dollar)
Condition:  Very Fine, lightly toned, Banker's mark (punch mark) on Rev.

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Obv:  MACEDONIAN SHIELD. At the center of the shield is ARTEMIS, GODDESS of the HUNT and GODDESS of the MOON
Rev:  CLUB in a OAK WREATH, legend is very clear. The Greeks used a “K” for the “C” sound and a “Delta” (Triangle) for the “D” sound. Therefore read the legend as “MACEDONIAN.”
Diameter:  33 mm diameter (the size of a US silver dollar)
Condition:  Fine plus/Fine plus, lightly toned, Banker's mark on rev

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Obv:  MACEDONIAN SHIELD. At the center of the shield is ARTEMIS, GODDESS of the HUNT and GODDESS of the MOON
Rev:  CLUB in a OAK WREATH, legend is very clear. The Greeks used a “K” for the “C” sound and a “Delta” (Triangle) for the “D” sound. Therefore read the legend as “MACEDONIAN.”
Diameter:  33 mm diameter (the size of a US silver dollar)
Condition:  Fine plus/Very Fine, well toned, Banker's cut on Rev.

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted in LARISSA, THESSALY around 344 to321 BC. Thessaly was located in Central Greece on the western shore of the Aegaen Sea. It was a vast plain, surrounded by mountains with a river, River Peneios, running through it. Thessaly was famed in its day for its fine horses and horseman. Thus, the coinage of Thessaly was often included an equestrian motif. 

Obv:  Nymph Larissa, 3/4s Facing
Rev:  Horse Grazing
Diameter:  19 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Nickel)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Obv:  Nymph Larissa, 3/4s Facing
Rev:  Horse Grazing
Diameter:  19- 20 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Nickel)
Condition:  Fine

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Obv:  Nymph Larissa, 3/4s Facing
Rev:  Horse Grazing
Diameter:  19 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Nickel)
Condition:  about Very Fine

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted in ISTROS: was located in Thrace (Northern Greece) on the coastline of the Black Sea. There was a large amount of silver coinage issued in the frist half of the 4th Century BC suggesting it was a place of commercial importance. The Twin Inverted Faces is one of the most collectable of ancient coins. The inverted faces has been interpreted to represent the Dioskouri, the rising and setting sun.

Obv:  Twin Faces, Inverted
Rev:  Eagle on Dolphin
Diameter:  17- 18 mm across (about the diameter of a US Dime but twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine, retoned and waxed for preservation

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Obv:  Twin Faces, Inverted
Rev:  Eagle on Dolphin
Diameter:  19- 20 mm across (about the diameter of a US Nickel)
Condition:  about Very Fine, some encrusted dirt

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Obv:  Twin Faces, Inverted
Rev:  Eagle on Dolphin
Diameter:  19- 20 mm across (about the diameter of a US Nickel)
Condition:  about Very Fine, some encrusted dirt

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Obv:  Twin Faces, Inverted
Rev:  Eagle on Dolphin
Diameter:  19- 20 mm across (about the diameter of a US Nickel)
Condition:  about Very Fine, some encrusted dirt

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Obv:  Twin Faces, Inverted
Rev:  Eagle on Dolphin
Diameter:  19- 20 mm across (about the diameter of a US Nickel)
Condition:  about Very Fine, some encrusted dirt

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Historical Context:  Metapontion  was a region (city) located the eastern coast of Lucania (across from Velia ).    This area was captured by the Lucanians around 300 BC and later passed under Roman control.  This coin predates that period.   This area was an important agricultural region and their coinage typically depicts an agricultural motif.

Obv:  Demeter (Hair wreathed with grain)
Rev:  Grain Stalk
Weight:  7.6 grams
Diameter:  19 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Nickel)
Condition:  Fine

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Historical Context:  These coins were minted in MARONEIA (Thrace) between 400-350 BC. This area was named after Maron, a priest of Apollo, who was featured in the Odyssey by Homer the Poet. Maroneia was noted for its fine quality wine. Thrace was a kingdom that was later founded by Lysimachos, 323-281 BC, who expanded its rule over much of Asia minor following the defeat of Antigonos the One-eyed. These coins predate that period.

Obv:  Prancing Horse
Rev:  Box Pattern with Grape Vine
Diameter:  14 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine, but a few small pits

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#10157: Silver Didrachm - 400 to 350 BC, 
Velia (Southern Italian Pennisula)

Historical Context:  This coin was minted in Velia.  Velia is  unlike many Greek cities in italy .  Velia was never captured by the Lucanians and in 275 BC became a Roman ally.  Velia was located on Western coast of Lucania .  This area during the 5^th and 4^th Centuries BC produced some of the finest ancient coins ever produced.

Obv:  Athena in Helmet (Griffen on helmet)
Rev:  Lion prowling
Diameter:  22 mm diameter (almost the diameter of a US Quarter)
Weight:  6.9 grams
Condition:  Fine plus, Nice Toning

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Historical Context:  These coins were minted in BYBLOS,  (on Phoenician coast, about midway) during the 4th century BC.   Phoenicia was a the coastal area just north of Palestine. It contained numerous important trade and port cities., including Byblos.   Byblos (also known as Gebal, was a center of worship for Adonis.

Obv:  Galley with Three Hoplites, Hippocamp below
Rev:  Lion Attacking Bull
Diameter:  11 mm across (about 2/3rds the diameter of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine

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Obv:  Goat, Head Back
Rev:  Incuse Punch
Diameter:  11 mm across (about 2/3rds the diameter of a US Dime)
Condition:  Fine

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