The Pre Long Beach Auction

Lot of Two Rare Early Sicilian Bronzes. One is an AE 23 from Aitna (head of Athena/horse; natural reverse flan flaw, otherwise VF) and an AE 14.5 of T

Two VF-EF Bronzes of Sicily. One is a hemilitron of Himera, with the larger bronze hailing from Syracuse. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 300.

Four Silver Fractional Coins highlighted by issues from Ainos and Cilicia are offered. One has porosity, otherwise coins average VF or better. Lot of

Three Emissions. A Kyzikene electrum hekte (slight breaks in metal, otherwise VF), an electrum hekte of Mytilene or Lesbos (VF+ with obverse damage on

Two Handsome Staters of Central Greece. One of Thebes in Boeotia (well centered, Choice VF) and one of Sikyon in the Peloponnesos (Choice VF, but for

Two Greek Gold Coins. Comprises a gold stater minted under Philip II of Macedon (a myriad of small digs and scratches, otherwise EF) and an electrum s

Two Silver Nomoi of Magna Graecia. Taras (Tarentum; obverse die-breaks, Fine) and Metapontion (Metapontum; attempted piercing, F-VF). Lot of 2 coins.

Two Popular Greek Silver Coins. A "boy on the dolphin" nomos from Taras, plus a tetradrachm of the Alexander the Great model. Condition av...

Three Silver Fractions from Apollonia Pontika (2) and Rhodos (1) partially make up this grouping. The highlight is the fourth coin, a drachm from Neap

Two Silver Greek Coins. A 16 litra piece of Syracuse, portraying Queen Philistis, the wife of Hieron II (silver chloride at edge with some attendant p

Seven Greek Silver Coins. Includes a Celtic imitation of a Philip II tetradrachm, a tetradrachm of Thasos, an array of Alexander III denominations (tw

Two Silver Coins of popular types. The first is a tetradrachm from Maroneia (porous VF+), concluding with a drachm of Ephesos (Fine+). Lot of 2 coins.

Four Tiny Silver Coins of the Greek World, culminating with a drachm of Apollonia Pontika. Condition averages VF or better, with light porosity noted

Lot of Two Silver Coins of the Ancient World. A late tetrobol of Rhodos (somewhat off center; Virtually Mint State), plus a denarius of Trajan (revers

A Cappadocian Drachm and Four Silver Fractions, emanating from Miletos, Parion, Lycia and Cherronesos comprise this lot. Condtion is VF or better. Lot

A Duet of Silver Issues. One late tetrobol from Rhodos (reverse softly struck; Virtually Mint State) and a companion denarius of Geta as Caesar (rever

Two Greek Silver Coins. Lot is comprised of a late tetradrachm of Thasos (VF) and a drachm of Mithradates II of Parthia (Lustrous EF). Lot of 2 coins.

Diverse lot of Five Ancient Greek Silver Coins, including a drachm of Antiochos VIII. The remaining four coins are fractional sized and were minted at

Four Macedonian Tetradrachms, featuring one of Antigonos Doson (heavily encrusted). Others are Alexander III (type), Antigonos Gonatas and Macedonia a

Three Silver Tetradrachms. An Athenian "New Style" issue (die break at eye of Athena, VF+), and two of the Pergamene Kingdom (Fine). Lot o...

Five Popular Silver Greek Coin Types. "Boy on the Dolphin" reverse from Taras (VG-F), Velia stater (F-VF), Thebes stater (reverse scratche...

A Numismatic Bestiary of Five Silver Coins. Griffins, chimaeras, and a lion abound for the Herakles collector. Condition is VG-F, faults. Lot of 5 coi

Three Silver Coins. Two of Macedonia (one with defect at edge) and one minted at Abdera (somewhat porous). Condition averages VF. Lot of 3 coins. Est

Four Popular Silver Coin Types from Ancient Greece. Stater of Boeotia (Fine-VF, scratching on both sides), a tetradrachm of the Macedonian Kingdom&#...

Collection Balance of Silver Coins. From far-flung areas of the ancient Greek world, coins include a rare hemidrachm of Akragas, two drachms minted at

Two Silver Staters of Ancient Greece. Coins from Teos (somewhat porous; VF) and Ambrakia (Corinthian type; lightly crystallized VF) comprise this pair

A Trio of Silver Issues from Ancient Greece. Metapontion, Croton and the Thessalian League provided the celators, silver, magistrates and workmen for

Seven Greek Silver Coins. Emanating from such cities as Teos, Velia and from the Paeonian Kingdom, grades average VG-Fine with faults. Should be exami

Three Coins. An archaic tetradrachm of Syracuse (VF/VG, porous but well-detailed), siglos of Kroisos (somewhat porous VF) and an electrum stater of la

Four Silver Coins. Drachm of Byzantion (VF), tetradrachm of Arados in Phoenicia (bust of Tyche/Nike; VF with light planchet marks), cistophoric tetrad

Four Encapsulated Coins. Lot includes an Arados tetradrachm (ICG VF35), a Celtic imitative drachm incorporating Alexander the Great types (ICG VF25),

A Collection of Eighteen Greek Silver Coins of Special Interest to the Collector on a Budget. Includes coins of the Macedonian, Cappadocian and Ptolem

Two Silver Staters of Cilicia and a Tetrashekel of Sidon are offered. Average condition is F-VF with some porosity. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $

Three Important Silver Tetradrachms of Ancient Greece. One is a Lysimachos issue (Fine, a little damaged at reverse edge), Macedonia as a Roman provin

Eighteen Bronzes of the Greek World. Included are issues of Magna Graecia, the Black Sea area, and two prutot of Pontius Pilate. Also present are thre

Four Silver Coins. Celtic imitation of a Philip II stater (Fine), two tetradrachms of Laodikeia (VF, with one pitted) plus a tetradrachm of Babylon (F

Three Silver Coins. Athenian tetradrachm (porous VF), Aigina stater (Fine) and Alexander III type tetradrachm (crystallized Fine+). Lot of 3 coins. E

Sixteen Silver Coins of the Ancient Greek World. Including coins of Magna Graecia (2), Alexander III types (2 tetradrachms; 3 drachms), Thasos (2), As

Three Silver Issues of Magna Graecia. A late stater of Kaulonia (VG-Fine, flan imperfections), a distater of Thourioi (weakly struck, loads of honest

Grouping of Four Silver Coins of the Greek World. Leontinoi tetradrachm (Fair/VG), Kingdom of Paeonia, Patraos tetradrachm (VF+ with countermark on ch

Herakles / Zeus Enthroned Tetradrachms. Five were struck under Philip III of Macedon, two under Seleukos I and one by Antiochos I of Syria. Condition

Two Greek Silver Coins. A drachm of Istros (inverted male heads type; Choice VF) along with a Corinthian drachm (double struck; NGC graded AU: Strike

Anonymous. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 207 BC. Helmeted head right of Roma. Reverse: The Dioscuri riding right; below, cornucopiae. Cr. 58/2; Syd.

C. Fonteius, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 114-113 BC. Laureate janiform head of Fontus (or Dioscuri). Reverse: Galley with navigator and th

C. Sulpicius C.f. Galba, moneyer. AR Serrated Denarius minted at Rome, c. 106 BC. Conjoined laureate heads left of the Dei Penates. Reverse: Two soldi

P. Servilius M.f. Rullus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 100 BC. Bust left of Minerva wearing crested helmet. Reverse: Victory in biga right;

Pub. Lentulus Marceli f., moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 100 BC. Bust right of Hercules, club over shoulder; above, shield. Reverse: Roma and

L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 90 BC. Filleted head right of Apollo; behind, spear. Reverse: Horseman holding palm

Q. Titius, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 90 BC. Head right of Mutinus Titinus wearing winged diadem. Reverse: Pegasus springing right on tab

C. Norbanus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 83 BC. Diademed head right of Venus. Reverse: Ear of grain, fasces and caduceus. Norbana 2; Cr. 3