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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:  Athena 
Rev:  Pan erecting Trophy
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny but twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN Empire during the reign of Kassander, 319 to 297 BC.  

Obv:  Herakles clad in Lionskin 
Rev:  Youth on Horse
Diameter:  20 mm diameter (about the size of a US Nickel but almost twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted in Pantikapaion during the 4th Century BC.  Pantikapaion, originally known as Apollonia, was a coastal area on the eastern coast of Thrace .

Pan, a personification of lust and outdoors, god of flocks and shepards.  Assoicated with reed flute and dancing fauns.  He has often appealed to by armies for aid in routing their enemies.

Obv:  Head of Pan, Pan, a personification of lust and outdoors, god of flocks and shepards.  Assoicated with reed flute and dancing fauns.  He has often appealed to by armies for aid in routing their enemies. 
Rev:  Bull head, and Greek legend "Pi" A N, read "Pan"
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny but slightly thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine, nice patina

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                                       (exPegasi @ $150)

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted in ASPENDUS around 370-330 BC. The City of Aspendus is on the southern coast of Asia Minor (Pomphylia). These coins were struck to commemorate the ancient athletic games (Pan-Hellenistic Games). These Games were held in four cities, Olympia, Nemea, Corinth, and Delphi. The Olympic Games were part of this circuit when held in Olympia!! These coins are typically referred to as THE WRESTLERS OF ASPENDUS and are amongst the most collectable of all ancient coins!!! The obverse (front) of this coin is TWO WRESTLERS grappling in a GRECO-ROMAN WRESTLING MATCH!!! The reverse scene is a SLINGER. The slinger honors the city’s soldiers.  

Obv:  Wrestlers 
Rev:  Slinger
Diameter:  25 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but slightly thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine/Fine, nicely toned

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Historical Context:  These coins were minted in Byzantion, a prosperous city on the southeastern tip of Thrace .  Byzantion was founded about 657 BC by Megarian colonists and became properous through its control of grain supplied from the Black Sea area.  It fell to Philip II of Macedonia , father of Alexander the Great, in 340 BC. 

Obv:  Cow on Dolphin 
Rev:  Windmill Sail Incuse Punch
Diameter:  13 mm diameter (about 4/5ths the size of a US Dime but slightly thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine, toned

               SOLD   $79.95  plus shipping
                                        (exPegasi @ $150)

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#7481: SILVER Cistophoric Tetradrachm,
2nd to 1st Century BC, 
Ephesos Mint !!

Historical Context: This coin was minted in Ephesos about the 2nd to 1st  Century BC.  Ephesos was situated at the mouth of the Kayster river. Ephesos was founded by IONIAN colonists under Androklos. It rose to a place of great importance in Classical times and Hellenistic times, due in part to its beautififul sanctuary of the Ephesian Artemis. After the end of the Pergamene Kingdom in 133 BC, then fell under Roman rule.

Obv:  Cista Mystica
Rev:  Serpents around Bow Case
Diameter:  27 mm diameter (slightly larger than a US Quarter)
Condition:  Very Fine, Great metal surfaces

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#8568: SILVER Hemidrachm,
Time of Marc Antony, 44 to 30 BC, 
Caria, Tabae Mint !!

Historical Context: This coin was minted in Caria during the time of Marc Antony.  Caria was the southwest of modern Turkey , incorporated in c.545 BCE the ancient Achaemenid empire as the satrapy Karkâ. Its capital was Halicarnassus (modern Bodrum), which had been originally been founded by the Greeks. In Antiquity, the Carians were famous mercenaries.

Obv:  Athena
Rev:  Nike (same as Roman Victory)
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (almost the diameter of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine / about Fine, Flan crack

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Condition:  Fine plus

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" 

Obv:  Philip III 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
Size:  about 16 mm (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Fine 

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" 

Obv:  Philip III 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
Size:  about 16 mm (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Fine 

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" 

Obv:  Philip III 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
Size:  about 16 mm (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Fine 

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Historical Context:  These coins were minted in Thracian Cherronesos 400-350 BC. Thrace was just north and east of Macedonia on the Aegean Sea. Greek Colonists settled this area during the 8th and 7th centuries BC. The interior areas were primarily populated by the indigenous tribes. They became partially Hellenized by contact with the Greeks. Their contact with the Greeks was mainly in the form of trade. They had significant silver mines available and struck coins for mainly for trade purposes. Their coinage often depicted scenes "close to nature," which explains the Lion motif. 

Obv:  Lion, Looking back
Rev:  Incuse punch with Caduceus
Diameter:  13 mm across (about 4/5ths the diameter of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine

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Historical Context:  See above

Obv:  Lion, Looking back
Rev:  Incuse punch with "A"
Diameter:  13 mm across (about 4/5ths the diameter of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine

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HISTORICAL CONTEXT:  This coin was minted in AIGINA between 490 - 450 BC. Aigina was an important trading port in the 6th and 5th Centuries BC. Although still important on the 5th and 4th centuries, it was eclipsed by Athens after the Persian wars. The city was captured by the Athenians in 456 BC and a quarter of the residence were expelled. In 404 BC, after the fall of Athens, the exiles were restored to their homes. These turtle coins are amongst the oldest coins ever produced and is the first European coin produced for TRADE PURPOSES.

Obv:  Sea Turtle
Rev:  Incuse punch
Diameter:  21 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Nickel)
Condition:  Fine

               SOLD    $134.95 plus shipping

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#6731: AE24 - 2nd Cent BC, 
Macedonian Empire under ROMAN CONTROL!! 

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:  Zeus
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:  24 mm diameter (about the little smaller than a US Dine, but thicker)
Condition:  Fine plus

         SOLD $49.95 plus shipping

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#9271: Silver Drachm - 400 BC, 
Pharsalos (Site at which Ceasar defeated Pompey)

Historical Context:  This coin was minted in PHARASALOS, THESSALY around  400 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. The area known as Pharasalos was one of the more important towns of Thessaly . Pharasalos was built on the northern slopes of Mt. Narthakios . It was the scene of Caesar's famous victory over Pompey in 48 BC.  

Obv:  Athena in Helmet
Rev:  Horseman riding
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Penny and twice as thick)
Weight:  5.5 grams
Condition:  Fine

         SOLD  $119 plus shipping

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#9284: 1/3 AR Stater - 560 to 525 BC, 
Lydia on Asia Minor (One of the Earliest Coins ever Minted)

Historical Context:  Lion and bull coin types such as this were the world's first silver coins. Kroisos was the Lydian king of legendary wealth about whom the expression "rich as Croesus" was coined.  In the past all Kroisos-type lion and bull coins, or croeseids, were thought to be minted by Kroisos.  However, some or many of these coins may have also been minted by the Persian conquerors of Lydia after Kroisos' defeat about 546 BC.  Some sources indicate that Kroisos died at the time of the Persian defeat of Lydia, but others indicate that the Persian king Cyrus spared Kroisos' life.

Obv:  Lion confronting Bull
Rev:  Incuse Punch
Diameter:  13 mm diameter
Weight:  3.5 grams
Condition:  Fine plus

         RESERVED (May 1, 2008) $349 plus shipping

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#9283: 1/6 AR Stater - 560 to 525 BC, 
Lydia on Asia Minor (One of the Earliest Coins ever Minted)

Historical Context:  See above "Historical Context"  

Obv:  Lion confronting Bull
Rev:  Incuse Punch
Diameter:  11 mm diameter
Weight:  1.6 grams
Condition:  almost Fine

         SOLD $219 plus shipping

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Historical Context: This coin was minted in Carthage. Carthage was a great maritime trading city in Zeugitana on the Northern Coast of Africa. It was founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th Cent BC. Through its favorable geographical position and excellent harbor it achieved great wealth and political influence. It was a dominate force the Mediterranean area until the rise of the Roman Empire.

Obv: TANIT, Moon and Fertility goddess of Carthage
Rev: Horse head right
Diameter: 17 mm diameter (about the the size of a US Penny but twice as thick)
Condition: Fine

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#8541: SILVER 1/12 Stater - 6th Cent BC, 
Miletos
Lion Face !!

Historical Context:  This coin was minted in MILETOS about 515 to 480 BC.  Miletos was located on the southern coast of IONIA in western ASIA MINOR. It was minted during the 4^th Century BC. It was one of the earliest mints, though its prosperity was greatly curtailed following the defeat of the Ionian revolt against Persia about the early 5^th Century BC. It was the "Mother City" of many famous colonies, including Abydos, Kyzikos, Sinope, and Pantikapaion.

Obv:  Lion, Facing Left 
Rev:  Incuse Star
Diameter:  9 mm diameter (about 3/5th the diameter of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine

               SOLD  $44.95 plus shipping

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#8768: SILVER Drachm - 3rd Cent BC, HELIOS Facing / 
ROSEBUD !!

Historical Context:  See above

Obv:  Helios 3/4s facing!!!
Rev:  Rosebud Opening
Diameter:  15 mm diameter (about 4/5th the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine

               SOLD  $139 plus shipping

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE about 185 to 168 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. This coin is from the period where the Roman Empire was emerging as a regional power. 

Obv:  STRYMON (Macedonian RIVER GOD)
Rev:  TRIDENT and the legend Macedonia in Greek
Diameter:  21 mm diameter (about the size of a US Nickel but twice as thick)
Condition:  almost Fine

               SOLD  $29.95 plus shipping

THICK, Meaty Coin !!  

Obv:  Horse Head
Rev:  Palm tree
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (the diameter of a US Dime, but 3 times as thick)
Condition:  almost Very Fine (Much nicer than photo shows)

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Obv:  River God
Rev:  Wheel with Legend
Diameter:  12 mm diameter (about 2/3rds the diameter of a US Dime)
Condition:  almost Very Fine

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                                       (exPegasi @ $89)

#9317: Greek Bronze  - 
4th Cent BC,  PANTIKAPAION
PAN -  The God of Lust and the Outdoors 

Historical Context: This coin was minted in Pantikapaion during the 4th Century BC.  Pantikapaion, originally known as Apollonia, was a coastal area on the eastern coast of Thrace .

Pan, a personification of lust and outdoors, god of flocks and shepards.  Assoicated with reed flute and dancing fauns.  He has often appealed to by armies for aid in routing their enemies.

Obv:  Pan–God of Lust 
Rev:  Bull Head, Nike Flying Right  
Diameter:  about 18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime but 2 times as thick).
Condition:  Very Fine

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#9237: Greek Bronze  - 
110 BC, Gorgon Face !!  
Turns People to STONE !! 

Attribution:  PONTUS , AMISOS, 120 to 63 BC:  

Historical Context: This coin was minted in Amisos, Pontos (Southern coast of the Black Sea) around 300 to 250 BC. Amisos, founded in the 6th century BC, was a flourishing Greek city commending an important trade route to the south. It was resettled by Athenians and eventually renamed Peiraeeus.

Obv:  Gorgon (Medusa) Head -. The Gorgon was a mythical creature capable of turning people to stone. 
Rev:  Nike Flying Right  
Diameter:  about 20 mm diameter (about the size of a US Nickel but thicker).
Condition:  almost Very Fine

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                                       (exPegasi @ $75)

Persian Empire

The Persian Empire was a series of historical empires that ruled over the Iranian plateau (Irān - "Land of the Aryans") and beyond. Generally, the earliest entity considered a part of the Persian Empire is Persia's Achaemenid dynasty (648–330 BC), a united Aryan kingdom that originated in the region now known as Pars province of Iran and was formed under Cyrus the Great. Successive states in Iran prior to 1935 are collectively called the Persian Empire by Western historians.

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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:  See above 

Obv:  Darius the Great kneeling holding Spear
Rev:  Incuse punch
Weight:  5.5 grams
Diameter:  15 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Dime and 3 times as thick)
Condition:  about Fine

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Historical Context:  See above 

Obv:  Darius the Great kneeling holding Spear
Rev:  Incuse punch
Weight:  5.5 grams
Diameter:  15 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Dime and 3 times as thick)
Condition:  about Fine

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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 the Great kneeling holding Spear
Rev:  Incuse punch
Diameter:  15 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Dime and 3 times as thick)
Condition:  about Fine

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Historical Context:  See above

Obv:  Darius the Great kneeling holding Spear
Rev:  Incuse punch
Diameter:  15 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Dime and 3 times as thick)
Condition:  about Fine

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Historical Context:  See above 

Obv:  Darius the Great kneeling holding Spear
Rev:  Incuse punch
Diameter:  15 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Dime and 3 times as thick)
Condition:  about Fine

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Historical Context:  The Parthian Empire is a fascinating period of Persian history closely connected to Greece and Rome. Ruling from 247 B.C. to A.D. 228 in ancient Persia (Iran), the Parthians defeated Alexander the Great's successors, the Seleucids, conquered most of the Middle East and southwest Asia, controlled the Silk Road and built Parthia into an Eastern superpower. The Parthian empire revived the greatness of the Achaemenid empire and counterbalanced Rome's hegemony in the West. Parthia at one time occupied areas now in Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaidzhan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine and Israel.

Obv:  Phraates IV.
Rev:  Tyche (Goddess of Good Luck) presents Palm to King
Weight:  14.6 grams
Diameter:  28 mm across (almost the diameter of a US $.50 and thicker)
Condition:  Fine plus

          SOLD   $179 plus shipping

Historical Context:  The Parthian Empire is a fascinating period of Persian history closely connected to Greece and Rome. Ruling from 247 B.C. to A.D. 228 in ancient Persia (Iran), the Parthians defeated Alexander the Great's successors, the Seleucids, conquered most of the Middle East and southwest Asia, controlled the Silk Road and built Parthia into an Eastern superpower. The Parthian empire revived the greatness of the Achaemenid empire and counterbalanced Rome's hegemony in the West. Parthia at one time occupied areas now in Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaidzhan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine and Israel.

Obv:  Vardanes I.
Rev:  Tyche (Goddess of Good Luck) presents Palm to King
Weight:  14.1 grams
Diameter:  28 mm across (almost the diameter of a US $.50 and thicker)
Condition:  Fine plus

          SOLD  $99.95 plus shipping
            (ex-Pegasi @ $185)

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Obv:  King Osroese
Rev:  Archer
Diameter:  18 mm across (almost the diameter of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine

        SOLD   $39.95 plus shipping

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