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Sale 25
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
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Lot 3283 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AE Large Bronze (31mm; 12.96g) dated year 2 (AD 133/4). . Hen-704. Inscription within palm wreath. Reverse: Amphora with fluted body, conical foot and handles from middle of neck to shoulders. Mesh1 191. H-704. Mild 18 [13 examples cited]. Holed at near 12 o'clock. Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
While perforated denars are occasionally seen, this rare large bronze denomination is unrecorded as a holed, ex ancient-jewelry piece. The Mildenberg reverse dies 4 and 12 are amongst the most beautiful and charismatic of all Bar Kochba coinage.
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Lot 3284 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AE Medium Bronze (21mm; 6.12g) struck in year 2 or 3 (AD 133-5). . Hen-707. Upright palm branch within laurel wreath. Reverse: Chelys-lyre with four strings. Mesh1 194 (these dies). H-707v. Mild 30 [15 examples cited]. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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$345 |
Lot 3285 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. Six Medium Bronzes of years 2 and 3 (Vine leaf / palm tree) form this lot: . Hen-708. Mild 53, 80, 87, 95, 136 and 210. Lot of 6 coins. Condition averages About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
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$1,208 |
Lot 3286 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. A Quartet of Medium Bronzes. . Hen-708. Coins with dies unpublished in the Mildenberg die study, but featured in J. Chaim Kaufman's article in INJ 14: #8, #15, #22 and #25. Lot of 4 coins. Condition averages About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
While these are not the actual coins plated in the article, they are nevertheless "discovery" varieties and, in many instances, are as fine if not better to those examples selected to illustrate the new dies.
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Lot 3287 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. Lot of Five Medium Bronzes, all of which are dated year 2 (AD 133/4). . Hen-708. The following Mildenberg die combinations are represented: Mild 48, 61, 75, 77 and 81. Lot of 5 coins. Condition averages Fine to Very Fine, with some better.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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Lot 3288 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. Grouping of Five Medium Bronzes dated year 2. . Hen-708. These with the following Mildenberg numbers: Mild 58, 64, 69 and 73 (two examples). Lot of 5 coins. Condition is Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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Lot 3289 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. Two "Irregular Coinage" Medium Bronzes of year 2. . Hen-708. Both of the vine leaf / palm tree type: Mild 179 (patchy green and brown patina, Fine), and 186 (Fine). These barbaric issues are nearly impossible to find in higher grades. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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Lot 3290 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Sela (13.6 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-711. Facade of Temple, Ark within, star above. Reverse: Lulav with etrog to left; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 711; Mild. 57 (O13/R43). Overstruck on a tetradrachm of Tyre, likely that of Trajan, the undertype clearly visible. Slightly toned, the strike a little uneven. Some areas of corrosion about the periphery. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
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$863 |
Lot 3291 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Tetradrachm (14.06g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-711. Tetrastyle façade of the Temple of Jerusalem; within the middle of the Temple interior, the Ark of the Covenant in chest form; above, rosette. Reverse: Lulav thrice bound; to left, etrog. Mesh1 199. H-711. Mild 53 [six examples cited]. Attractively toned, primarily in golden hues. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $3,750 - 4,250.
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Lot 3292 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Tetradrachm (13.73g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-711. Tetrastyle façade of the Temple of Jerusalem; within the middle of the Temple interior, the Ark of the Covenant in chest form; above, rosette. Reverse: Lulav thrice bound; to left, etrog. Mesh1 199. H-711. Mild 79 [95 examples cited]. Reverse bright white, showing hardly any signs of circulation. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $3,250 - 3,750.
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Lot 3293 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Tetradrachm (13.85g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-711. Tetrastyle façade of the Temple of Jerusalem; within the middle of the Temple interior, the Ark of the Covenant in chest form; above, rosette. Reverse: Lulav thrice bound; to left, etrog. Mesh1 199. H-711. Mild 47 [only one example cited; this is an unrecorded specimen]. Surfaces somewhat rough. Bold Very Fine.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500.
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Lot 3294 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Denar (3.24g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-717. Inscription within wreath. Reverse: One-handled jug right with palm branch to right. Mesh1 202. H-717. Mild 133 [44 examples cited]. Overstruck on a Roman denarius, perhaps minted by Trajan. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $450 - 550.
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Lot 3295 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Denar (3.14g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-717. Inscription within wreath. Reverse: One-handled jug right with palm branch to right. Mesh1 202. H-717. Mild 83 [24 examples cited]. Very Fine or better.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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Lot 3296 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Zuz (3.20 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-717. Wreath of almonds, five letters within ("Simon"). Reverse: Fluted jug with handle left, palm at right; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 717; Mild. 73 (O14/R45). Minor weakness seen on reverse edge, otherwise bold sharp strike on exceptional metal. Nicely centered and very lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $450 - 550.
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$460 |
Lot 3297 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Denar (3.35g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-723. Inscription within wreath. Reverse: Kithara-lyre with three strings. Mesh1 205. H-723. Mild 100 [27 examples cited]. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $450 - 550.
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$518 |
Lot 3298 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Denar (2.96g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-723. Inscription within wreath. Reverse: Kithara-lyre with three strings. Mesh1 205. H-723. Mild 130 [108 examples cited]. Also struck without a retaining collar. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $450 - 550.
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$604 |
Lot 3299 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Denar (3.07g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-725. Inscription within wreath. Reverse: Two upright trumpets, central dot. Mesh1 203. H-725. Mild 124 [four examples cited]. Overstruck on a drachm of Caesarea, most likely minted under Trajan. Flan irregularities. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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$633 |
Lot 3300 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Zuz (2.23 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-726. A less common issue. Wreath of almonds, five letters within ("Simon"). Reverse: Fluted jug with handle left, palm at right; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 726; Mild. 126 (O19/R81). A few ancient scratches and adjustment marks seen at the edges, otherwise a well detailed strike. Struck on foreign silver? The metal looks good, but weighs in nearly a full gram light! Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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$322 |
Lot 3301 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Denar (3.55g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-730. Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: Two upright trumpets. Mesh1 208. H-730v. Mild 199 [28 examples cited]. Most probably overstuck on a Caesarean drachm of Trajan. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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$414 |
Lot 3302 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Denar (2.62g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-730. Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: Two upright trumpets. Mesh1 208. H-730 var. Mild 152 [37 examples cited]. Overstruck on a Caesarean drachm minted by Trajan. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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$414 |
Lot 3303 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Denar (3.16g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-732. Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: One-handled jug right with palm branch to right. Mesh1 207. H-732. Mild 156 [25 examples cited]. Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$357 |
Lot 3304 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Denar (3.37g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-732. Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: One-handled jug right with palm branch to right. Mesh1 207. H-732. Mild 161 [33 examples cited]. Likely struck over a Caesarean drachm of Trajan. Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $275 - 375.
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$345 |
Lot 3305 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Denar (3.32g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-733. Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: One-handled jug right. Mesh1 207v. H-733. Mild 188 [15 examples cited]. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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$748 |
Lot 3306 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Zuz (2.1 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-733. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Fluted jug, handle to left; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 733; Mild. 164. Tight flan. Medium to light toning. Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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$161 |
Lot 3307 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Denar (3.24g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-734. Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: Kithara-lyre with three strings. Mesh1 209. H-734. Mild 210 [11 examples cited]. Striking crack. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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Lot 3308 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Denar (3.18g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-734. Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: Kithara-lyre with three strings. Mesh1 209. H-734. Mild 174 [24 examples cited]. Overstruck on a Roman denarius of Domitian. Delicately toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $450 - 550.
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$575 |
Lot 3309 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AR Denar (3.81g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-734. Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: Kithara-lyre with three strings. Mesh1 209. H-734. Mild 204 [83 examples cited]. Overstruck on a Caesarean drachm of Trajan. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$357 |
Lot 3310 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. Collection of Five Medium Bronzes, attributed to year 3: . Hen-736. Mildenberg 97, 115, 125, 142 and 214. Lot of 5 coins. Excellent to study the die variations or for a dealer's group. The coins are in Nearly Very Fine or better condition.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
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$776 |
Lot 3311 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. . Hen-736. Lot of four Medium Bronzes, again unpublished in L. Mildenberg's corpus, but presented in INJ 14 by J.C. Kaufman: #26, #29, #33 and #38. Lot of 4 coins. Coins are in Very Fine condition.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
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$1,150 |
Lot 3312 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. Lot of Five Medium Bronzes, all attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-736. Of the vine leaf / palm tree type, this group includes Mildenberg 100, 102, 103, 108 and 143. Lot of 5 coins. Condition is Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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Lot 3313 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. . Hen-738. AE Small Bronze (18 mm), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. Palm tree of seven branches, two date clusters below; Hebrew inscription across field below ("Jerusalem"). Reverse: Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 738; Mild. 156; AJC II, p. 276, 80. Sharply struck. With dark green to black patina, and earthen highlights. Quite pleasing. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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$161 |
Lot 3314 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AE Small Bronze (17mm; 4.21g) attributed to year 3 (AD 134/5). . Hen-739. Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: Palm tree with seven branches. Mesh1 215 (these dies). H-739v. Mild 158 [mass issue]. Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. AE Small Bronze (19 mm.), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-739. Palm tree of seven branches, two date clusters below; Hebrew inscription across field ("Shim'on"). Reverse: Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 739; AJC II, p. 276, 81a. Sharp strike, well centered on nice round flan. Dark green patina. Attractive. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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$161 |
Lot 3316 |
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Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 69-70 AD. . Hen-759. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Cloaked and veiled mourning Jewess seated right, beneath trophy of arms. H-759; RIC 15; BMCRE 35. Light scratch in obverse field. Faintly toned; some residual luster. Neat, compact portrait. Good Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 69-70 AD. . Hen-761. Rare. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Cloaked and veiled captive Jewess seated right, bound hands behind, beneath palm tree. H-761; BMCRE 43. Metal with a touch of porosity; a few faint, ancient scratches on both sides. Lightly toned; the reverse detailed and pleasing. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AR Denarius, Antioch mint, struck 72-73 AD. . Hen-763. Rare. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Cloaked and veiled mourning Jewess seated right, beneath palm tree, emperor at left, holding spear and parazonium. H-763; BMCRE 511. Neat high relief portrait, lightly toned and very lustrous. A very fine example of this type. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
Interestingly, the obverse die on this coins is the same die used on the subsequent BMCRE 512, with chariot reverse, illustrated (as no. 2279) in David Sear's 2000 Edition of Roman Coins and Their Values.
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Lot 3319 |
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Titus, 79-81 AD., as Caesar. AE Sestertius, Rome, struck 72 AD. . Hen-793. Rare. Laureate head right. Reverse: Victory right, semi-draped with foot on helmet, inscribes shield attached to palm. RIC 614; BMCRE 638; Hendin 793. Finely centered, lovely style front and back. Good metal, although some residual deposits remain on the obverse. Mellow brass to deep brown patina. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $450 - 650.
This reverse celebrates the success of Vespasian and Titus in subduing the First Jewish Revolt.
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Lot 3320 |
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Roman Administration. Domitian, 81-96 AD., Coins of Caesarea. AE 20 mm. . Hen-751. Laureate head of Domitian right. Reverse: Trophy of arms on post; VICTORIA AVG. Hendin 751; AJC II, Supp. VIII, 5. Pleasant medium to deep green patina, with reddish earthen highlights. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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$127 |
Lot 3321 |
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Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AE Sestertius 136 AD., Rome, struck 136 AD. . Hen-798. Rare. Draped, bare-headed bust of Hadrian right. Reverse: Togate Hadrian right, hand raised to Judaea who faces him and holds patera over lit altar; at her feet, two children holding palms, a third one behind her; ADVENTI AVG IVDAEAE, in exergue, SC. Hendin 798 var.; Banti 39 (this coin); RIC 893; BMCRE 1657; C. 56. Handsome variegated dark green and brown patina. Fields show old, expert smoothing, with discreet tooling to Hadrian's profile, and a touch of tooling here and there on the reverse -- mostly at the lettering and children. Nevertheless an exquisite example of this rarity, with an impressive pedigree -- perhaps one of the finest known of this variety. Extremely Fine / Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,500.
Ex Martinetti e Nervegna (1887); Ex Martinetti Sale, 1907, lot 1954; ex Platt Hall, Glendining 11-50, lot 1364.
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$20,700 |
Lot 3322 |
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Persia. Achaemenid Kings, c. 420-375 BC. AR Siglos (5.58 g). Dagger type. Royal hero in kneeling-running position right, holding dagger and bow. Reverse: Rough incuse square, crescentic banker's mark. Carradice Type IVB, 44-45. Remarkabably well centered on large round flan, with nearly complete devices. Rare thus! Toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Lot 3323 |
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Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates, 123-88 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.69 g), Seleukeia mint. Diademed bust left, wearing embroidered robe and torc. Reverse: Archer seated right, on omphalos, within square formed by legend, palm branch to right. Shore 67; Sell. 24.4. Some weakness to archer's face, otherwise choice strike on excellent metal. Lightly toned, with mint luster. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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