The Pre Long Beach Auction

Sasania. Two silver Sasanian drachms of Shapur I (dark toned) and Hormazd I, a silver drachm of Mithradates II of Parthia, plus an AE 20 of Thessaloni

Sasania. Two Silver Coins of different rulers. A hemidrachm of Shapur I and a drachm of Varhran II; condition being VF-EF. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated

Baktria. Eukratides I, c. 171-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.94 g). Draped and jugate busts right of Heliokles, bare headed, and Laodike, diademed; monogr

Baktria. Three different silver drachms of Baktria and vicinity, plus one small fraction of Cilicia. All are in EF condition. Lot of 4 coins. Estimat

Baktria. Two silver drachms of Menander, along with a tetradrachm of Roman Macedonia. Grades Choice VF or better. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $27

Ptolemaic Kingdom. Arsinoê II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.67 g), struck by Ptolemy II. Diademed and veiled

Ptolemaic Kingdom. Arsinoê II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.74 g), struck by Ptolemy II. Diademed and veiled

Ptolemaic Kingdom. Arsinoê II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.74 g), struck by Ptolemy II. Diademed and veiled

Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy IV, Philopator, 222–205 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.78 g). Minted at Alexandria, c. 217 BC. Radiate and diademed b

Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy IV, Philopator, 222–205 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.78 g). Minted at Alexandria, c. 217 BC. Radiate and diademed b

Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy IV, Philopator, 222-205 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.77 g). Minted at Alexandria. Radiate and diademed bust right o

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy V, 205-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.16 g). Diademed bust right of king. Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Sv. 1231;

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VII/VIII. AR Didrachm (7.08 g), attributed to Arados in Phoenicia, dated Year 116 (144-3 BC). Diademed bust right of king. Re

Six Tetradrachms and a Didrachm of Ptolemaic Egypt. A nice date diversity is presented and coins average About Fine. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value

Kyrenaica, Barke, c. 480-460 BC. AR Obol of the Asiatic Series (0.68 g). Silphium plant. Reverse: Head of Zeus Ammon right within dotted square; aroun

Two Diverse Coins. A silver siglos minted under Kroisos of Lydia (rather heavily encrusted and attacked by horn silver; VG-Fine), accompanied by an ae

Grouping of Three Silver Coins, each displaying different styles of heads of gorgons. Two are from Parion in Mysia (drachm and hemidrachm) and one is

Two Important Silver Issues of the Ancients. A tetradrachm of Abdera in Thrace (VF, but uniformly porous) and a stater of Aigina (test cut "C&q...

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

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius (as Imperator). AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 81 BC. Diademed head of Pietas right, stork before. Reverse: Lituus and jug

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius, Imperator and moneyer. AR Denarius minted in Northern Italy, c. 81 BC. Diademed head right of Pietas; before, stork. Rever

Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius, Imperator. AR Denarius minted in Northern Italy, c. 81 BC. Diademed head right of Pietas; before, stork. Reverse: Elephant

Cn. Lentulus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted perhaps in Spain, c. 76-75 BC. Diademed bust right of the Genius of the Roman People. Reverse: Globe between

L. Lucretius Trio, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 76 BC. Radiate head right of Sol. Reverse: Crescent moon and seven stars. Lucretia 2; Cr. 3

L. Rustius, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 76 BC. Head right of Mars. Reverse: Ram standing right. Rustia 1; Cr. 389/1; Syd. 782. Very Fine t

L. Farsuleius Mensor, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 75 BC. Diademed and draped bust right of Libertas; behind, liberty cap and "S.C&q...

L. Plaetorius L.f. Cestianus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 74 BC. Diademed bust right of Juno Moneta. Reverse: Athlete running right, holdi

L. Cossutius C.f. Sabula, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 74 BC. Head left of Medusa. Reverse: Bellerophon riding Pegasus. Cossutia 1; Cr. 395

C. Postumius, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 74 BC. Draped bust right of Diana, bow and quiver on shoulder. Reverse: Hound running right; bel

Mn. Aquillius Mn.f. Mn.n., moneyer. AR Serrated Denarius minted at Rome, c. 71 BC. Helmeted head right of Virtus. Reverse: The consul Man. Aquillius r

Q. Fufius Calenus and Mucius Cordus, moneyers. AR Serrated Denarius minted at Rome, c. 70 BC. Jugate heads of Honos and Virtus. Reverse: Roma and Ital

M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 69 BC. Young male head (Bonus Eventus?) right. Reverse: Winged caduceus. Plaetor

C. Hosidius C.f., moneyer, c. 68 BC. AR Denarius struck at Rome. Diademed bust right of Diana, bow and quiver over shoulder. Reverse: Calydonian boar

C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 68 BC. Diademed and draped bust right of Diana, bow and quiver at her shoulder. Reverse

Q. Pomponius Musa, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 66 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo; behind, star. Reverse: Urania standing left, pointing

L. Roscius Fabatus, moneyer. AR Serrated Denarius minted at Rome, c. 64 BC. Head right of Juno Sospita wearing goat's skin. Reverse: Female stan...

L. Furius Cn.f. Brocchus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 63 BC. Bust right of Ceres between grain-ear and barley-corn. Reverse: Curule chair

L. Furius Cn.f. Brocchus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 63 BC. Bust right of Ceres between grain-ear and barley-corn. Reverse: Curule chair

L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 62 BC. Veiled and diademed bust right of Concordia. Reverse: Military trophy with

M. Piso M.f. Frugi, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 61 BC. Terminal bust right of Mercury, wearing winged diadem; behind, wreath and star. Rev

P. Plautius Hypsaeus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 60 BC. Head right of Neptune; behind, trident. Reverse: Jupiter in quadriga left. Plautia 1

M. Nonius Sufenas, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 59 BC. Head right of Saturn; behind, harpa, conical stone and "S.C". Reverse: R...

C. Servilius C.f., moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 57 BC. Head right of Flora wearing wreath of flowers; behind, lituus. Reverse: Two warriors

Faustus Cornelius Sulla, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 56 BC. Bust right of Hercules(?). Reverse: Diana driving galloping biga right. Cornel

L. Marcius Philippus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 56 BC. Diademed head right of Ancus Marcius. Reverse: Equestrian statue upon aqueduct wi

C. Memmius C.f., moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 56 BC. Head right of Ceres. Reverse: Captive kneeling right before trophy. Memmia 10; Cr. 427

P. Licinius Crassus M.f., moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 55 BC. Laureate and diademed bust right of Venus. Reverse: Female figure standing be

A. Plautius, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 55 BC. Turreted head right of Cybele. Reverse: Bacchius (Aristobulus?) kneeling right beside came

Q. Cassius Longinus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 55 BC. Veiled head right of Vesta. Reverse: Curule chair inside circular temple of Vesta.

Q. Cassius Longinus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 55 BC. Head right of Bonus Eventus; behind, scepter. Reverse: Eagle standing right on thu

Q. Caepio Brutus (M. Junius Brutus), moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 54 BC. Head right of Libertas. Reverse: The consul L. Junius Brutus walki