Online Coin Auction #48

Tuesday, 30 March 2021 | Madrid, 15:00 CEST


1 | Ancient Greek coins

ATICA, Athens. Mite. (Ar. 0.69g / 8mm). 454-404 BC Anv: Head to the right of Athena, with ornate helmet and pendant. Rev: Owl shelf right facing front, behind olive branch and crescent, in front of Greek legend AOE. (HGC 4, 1665; Kroll 13). XF/ VF. Beautiful rare specimen in this quality.
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Cilicia, Tarsos. Stater. (Ar. 11.00g / 23mm). 361-334 BC Mazaios. Anv: Baaltars seated on the throne to the left looking straight ahead carrying a scepter and branch with spike and grape with an eagle on top, in front TR (in Aramaic), under the throne M (in Aramaic), behind legend in Aramaic. Rev: Lion attacking cow to the right, above legend in Aramaic. (SNG Lift 106). UNC. Very rare with this exceptional mintage, quality and beautiful antique coin patina.
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EMPIRE SASANIDA, Khusro I. Drachma. (Ar. 4.01g / 30mm). Susa (AY). Anv: Bust of Khusro I crowned on the right. Rev: Altar with fire between two guardians, all within three borders. (Göbl Type II / 2). VF.
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SASANIDA EMPIRE, Khusro II. Drachm. (Ar. 3.11g / 28mm). Kirman (BN). Anv: Bust of Khusro II crowned to the right. Rev: Altar with fire between two guardians, in star and crescent field. (Göbl Type II / 3). XF.
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SASANIDA EMPIRE. Hemidracma. (Ar. 2.04g / 25mm). 108H (726/7 AD). Tabaristan. (Album 51). Anv: Crowned draped and cuirass bust of Khusro II on the right, on both sides flower and crescent, in front and behind the Pahlawi legend bust. Rev: Two guardian shelves in front, among them altar decorated with fire, among them Pahlawi legend. VF.
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ARABIA, Himyaritas. Quinary. (Ar. 1.19g / 13mm). 1st century-2nd century AD (Sear 5717 var). VG/ F.
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THESALICA LEAGUE. Double Victoriato. (Ar. 5.93g / 21mm). 196-146 BC Anv: Laureate bust to the right of Zeus. Rev: Athena standing to the right carrying spear and shield, in front of Artemis with torch, around Greek legends. (SNG Copenhagen 296). XF. Beautiful specimen. Original shine.
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MISIA, Pergamum. Cystophore. (Ar. 12.58g / 27mm). 104-98 BC Anv: Mystical cist with a serpent, surrounded by an ivy crown. Rev: Two serpents entwined around quiver and bow, on the left and above Greek monograms and on the right thrysos entwined with serpent. (SNG BN 1719). F/ XF.
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PHRYGIA, Apameia. Ae23. (Ae. 7.30g / 23mm). 88-40 BC (SNG Copenhagen 161.2; HGC 7, 670). F.
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PISIDIA, Selge. Obol. (Ar. 0.93g / 10mm). 350-300 BC Anv: Front head of Gorgon. Rev: Helmeted head of Athena on the right, behind talus. (SNG Copenhagen 246). F.
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PONTOS, Amisos. Be20. (Ae. 9.01g / 20mm). 120-63 BC (Times of Mithradates VI). (HGC 7, 241; SNG BM Black Sea 1147). VG.
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KINGS OF MACEDONIA, Alexander III, the Great. Drachm. (Ar. 3.58g / 19mm). 336-323 BC Miletos. (Price 2148). Anv: Head of Heracles to the right with the head of a lion. Rev: Zeus seated to the left carrying eagle and scepter, in front monogram, under the labrys throne, behind Greek legend. XF.
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ZEUGITANIA, Cártago. 1/10 shekel. (Au. 1.00g / 8mm). 350-320 BC Anv: Palm tree. Rev: Horse head to the right. (SNG Copenhagen 132). AU. Beautiful and rare specimen.
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14 | Celtiberian coins

ADBERA (Adra, Almería). Duplo. (Ae. 13.95g / 27mm). 150-50 BC (FAB-11). Variant: Central legend. AG3. Rare.
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ARSE-SAGUNTO (Sagunto, Valencia). Quadrant. (Ae. 4.37g / 17mm). 170-20 BC (FAB-2051). Anv: Shell. Rev: Dolphin on the right, above three points, below Iberian legend: AIUBaS. F.
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ARSE-SAGUNTO (Sagunto, Valencia). Quadrant. (Ae. 4.04g / 17mm). 170-20 BC (FAB-2052). Anv: Dolphin, above Iberian letter: A and crescent, below Iberian letters A, I and three dots. VF.
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ARSE-SAGUNTUM (Sagunto, Valencia). Sextant (Ae. 1,50g / 14mm). 170-20 BC Anv: shell. Rev: dolphin on the right, above crescent and Iberian letter and below star. (FAB-2064). F.
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BARIA (Villaricos, Almería). As. (Ae. 20.48g / 25mm). 200-100 BC (FAB-213). Anv: Head of Heracles with lion skin on the right. Rev: Palm tree with fruits. G.
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BILBILIS (Calatayud, Zaragoza). As. (Ae. 15.28g / 28mm). 120-30 BC Anv: Male head to right, in front of dolphin, behind Iberian letters appended N / BI. Rev: Rider with spear to the right, below Iberian legend: BILBILIS. (FAB-254). XF. Retouched, modified field sign.
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BILBILIS (Calatayud). As. (Ae. 13.67g / 27mm). 120-30 BC (FAB-254). F.
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BORA (Alcaudete, Jaén). As. (Ae. 24.43g / 35mm). 100-50 BC (FAB-289). BC +.
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BORA (Alcaudete, Jaén). As. (Ae. 20.37g / 33mm). 100-50 BC Anv: Female bust to the left, in front of the scepter. Rev: Bull left on line, above: BORA. (FAB-290). F. Scarce as well.
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BORA (Alcaudete, Jaén). Semis. (Ae. 7.26g / 27mm). 100-50 BC Anv: Female bust to the left, in front of the scepter. Rev: Bull left, above: BORA. (FAB-291). BC +.
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CAESARAUGUSTA (Zaragoza). Quadrant. (Ae. 2.56g / 17mm). 120-30 BC (FAB-339). Anv: Naked head of Augustus to the right, around legend: DIVI F AVGVSTVS. Rev: Láurea, inside legend: L CASSIO VALERIO II VIR. VF. Green patina.
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CARMO (Carmona, Seville). As. (Ae. 13.10g / 25mm). 80 BC (FAB-459, as Semis). AG3/ F.
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CARTAGONOVA (Cartagena, Murcia). 1/4 Shekel. (Ar. 1.71g / 13mm). 235-220 BC Anv: Head of Melkart-Heracles left with club. Rev: Elephant on the right. (FAB-487). VG. Limited. Drilling.
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CARTAGONOVA (Cartagena, Murcia). 1/2 Tracing. (Ae. 2.23g / 17mm). 220-215 BC (FAB-507). Anv: Head of Tanit to the left. Rev: Horse standing to the right, behind palm tree, in front of three points. F.
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CARTAGONOVA (Cartagena, Murcia). Tracing. (Ae. 9.70g / 22mm). 220-205 BC Anv: Male head to the left. Rev: Horse standing to the right, behind palm tree. (FAB-552). VG.
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CARTAGONOVA (Cartagena, Murcia). 1/4 Tracing. (Ae. 2.42g / 15mm). 220-205 BC (FAB-554). Anv: Male head to the left. Rev: Horse head to the right. F.
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CARTAGONOVA (Cartagen, Murcia). 1/36 Shekel. (Ar. 0.15g / 7mm). 200 BC Anv: Male head to the right. Rev: Pegasus to the right, below two roels. (FAB-566). VF.
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CARTAGONOVA (Cartagena, Murcia). As. (Ae. 9.37g / 27mm). 27 BC-14 AD (FAB-576). VG.
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CARTAGONOVA (Cartagena, Murcia). Semis. (Ae. 7.33g / 22mm). 27 BC-14 AD (FAB-580). Obv: Victory to the right, around legend: P BAEBIVS POLLIO II VIR QVIN. Rev: Military insignia, around legend: C AQVINVS MELA II VIR QVIN. VG.
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CARTAGONOVA (Cartagena, Murcia). Semis. (Ae. 5.08g / 21mm). 27 BC-14 AD (FAB-581). BC +.
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CARTAGONOVA (Cartagena, Murcia). Semis. (Ae. 4.56g / 19mm). 27 BC-14 AD (FAB-583). VG.
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CARTAGONOVA (Cartagena, Murcia). Semis. (Ae. 6.13g / 20mm). 27 BC-AD 14 (FAB-584). FR2.
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CARTAGONOVA (Cartagena, Murcia). Semis. (Ae. 7.76g / 19mm). 27 BC-14 AD (FAB-585). F.
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CARTAGONOVA (Cartagena, Murcia). Semis. (Ae. 5.20g / 21mm). 27 BC-14 AD (FAB-586). BC +.
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CARTAGONOVA (Cartagena, Murcia). Semis. (Ae. 9.44g / 21mm). 27 BC-14 AD (FAB-589). F.
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CARTAGONOVA (Cartagena, Murcia). Semis. (Ae. 5.73g / 21mm). 14-36 AD (FAB-602). VG.
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CARTEIA (San Roque, Cádiz). Semis. (Ae. 7.55g / 22mm). 27 BC-14 AD (FAB-662). Anv: Female head with mural crown on the right, front legend: CARTEIA- Rev: Neptune on the left, front D D. F.
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CARTEIA (San Roque, Cádiz). Semis. (Ae. 3.83g / 18mm). 27 BC-AD 14 (FAB-683). Anv: Dolphin on the left, behind trident, below legend: CARTEIA. Rev: Timón, between legend: IIII VIR D D. F.
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CASTULO (Cazlona, Jaén). As. (Ae. 28.34g / 33mm). 180 BC (FAB-697). Anv: Diademic male head to the right. Rev: Sphinx on the right, in front of the star and Iberian letter Co, under the legend CaSTeLE. VG.
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CASTULO (Cazlona, Jaén). As. (Ae. 34.22g / 33mm). 180 BC Anv: Diademic male head on the right. Rev: Sphinx on the right with star and Iberian letter Co in front, below Iberian legend: CaSTeLE. (FAB-697). F.
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CASTULO (Cazlona, Jaén). As. (Ae. 13.48g / 26mm). 180 BC Anv: Male head with diadem on the right, in front of the hand. Rev: Sphinx on the right, in front of the star. (FAB-701). VF.
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CASTULO (Cazlona, Jaén). As. (Ae. 15.45g / 27mm). 180 BC (FAB-707). Anv: Diademic male head to the right. Rev: Sphinx advancing to the right with star and Iberian legend below: CaSTeLE. VG.
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CASTULO (Cazlona, Jaén). Semis. (Ae. 4.77g / 18mm). 180 BC (FAB-716). F.
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CASTULO (Cazlona, Jaén). Semis. (Ae. 5.67g / 20mm). 180 BC (FAB-717). Anv: Diademic head to the right, in front of spike. Rev: Bull to the right, above crescent, in exergue Iberian legend: CaSTeLE. F.
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CASTULO (Cazlona, Jaén). As. (Ae. 14.66g / 26mm). 180 BC Anv: Diademic male head on the right, around: CN. VOC. STFR Rev: Bull to the right, above CN and crescent, in front: FVL. CN. F., below Iberian legend: CaSTeLE. (FAB-728). F.
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CASTULO (Cazlona, Jaén). Quadrant. (Ae. 5.45g / 17mm). 180 BC (FAB-736). Anv: Male head to the right, in front of the Iberian letter Ca. Rev: Wild boar to the right, above the star, below the Iberian legend CaSTeLE. F.
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CELSE (Velilla de Ebro). As. (Ae. 10.45g / 29mm). 120-50 BC (FAB-781 var). Anv: Male head to the right surrounded by three dolphins. Rev: Rider on the right holding the bridle, underneath LESE countermark on CELSE legend. VG. Rare countermark.

Of very contrasted dates, thanks to the archaeological remains found, the minting of coins in this enclave of Hispania Citerior is situated in the chronological range that goes from the 2nd century BC to the 1st century AD From the beginning, from the most archaic, The pattern of the laureate head is repeated, sometimes accompanied by dolphins, on the obverse, and the lancer or clapper rider on the reverse, the latter clearly influenced by the Ilerda model. The oscillation of the weight of these pieces is another of the characteristic features, being between 21 and 10 grams depending on the time. Special mention for the counter-brand Lese, which, although it may remind us of Celse or Cese, could also be a reference to the Ibero-Roman enclave of Lese / Lésera in Forcall (Castellón), an important land communication hub through which an ancient itinerary that passed from the Via Augusta he went to Caesaraugusta.
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