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Hammered at 9000 Euro at Numismatik Naumann Auction 151, lot 182. ★ Exceptional Kaunos Stater ★
CARIA. Kauno. (Circa 410-390 BC).
Obv: Winged female figure in kneeling-running stance holding kerykeion and weath.
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CARIA. Kauno. (Circa 410-390 BC).
Obv: Winged female figure in kneeling-running stance holding kerykeion and weath.
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April 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Hammered at 9000 Euro at Numismatik Naumann Auction 151, lot 182. ★ Exceptional Kaunos Stater ★
CARIA. Kauno. (Circa 410-390 BC).
Obv: Winged female figure in kneeling-running stance holding kerykeion and weath.
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CARIA. Kauno. (Circa 410-390 BC).
Obv: Winged female figure in kneeling-running stance holding kerykeion and weath.
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Hammered at 75000 USD at CNG's TRITON XXIII, lot 293.★ Masterpiece of Hellenistic Art ★
KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AR Tetradrachm
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KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AR Tetradrachm
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March 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Hammered at 75000 USD at CNG's TRITON XXIII, lot 293.★ Masterpiece of Hellenistic Art ★
KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AR Tetradrachm
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KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AR Tetradrachm
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Hammered at 30000 CHF at Numismatica Genevensis Auction 10, lot 45. Antionus, Hadrian's favourite. Alexandrian drachm, 135 AD.
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March 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Hammered at 30000 CHF at Numismatica Genevensis Auction 10, lot 45. Antionus, Hadrian's favourite. Alexandrian drachm, 135 AD.
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Hammered at 100000 CHF at Numismatica Genevensis Auction 12 lot 197. Three Graces are portrayed at a medal. Isabel de Portugal, 1503 -1539.
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March 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Hammered at 100000 CHF at Numismatica Genevensis Auction 12 lot 197. Three Graces are portrayed at a medal. Isabel de Portugal, 1503 -1539.
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Hammered at 240000 CHF at Nomos Auction 24, lot 19.
SICILY. Katane. Circa 405-403/2 BC. Tetradrachm, signed by the engraver Herakleidas on the obverse. Laureate head of Apollo facing, turned slightly to the left,
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SICILY. Katane. Circa 405-403/2 BC. Tetradrachm, signed by the engraver Herakleidas on the obverse. Laureate head of Apollo facing, turned slightly to the left,
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March 12, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Hammered at 240000 CHF at Nomos Auction 24, lot 19.
SICILY. Katane. Circa 405-403/2 BC. Tetradrachm, signed by the engraver Herakleidas on the obverse. Laureate head of Apollo facing, turned slightly to the left,
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SICILY. Katane. Circa 405-403/2 BC. Tetradrachm, signed by the engraver Herakleidas on the obverse. Laureate head of Apollo facing, turned slightly to the left,
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Hammered at 360000 CHF at Nomos Auction 24, lot 152.
CYCLADES, Circa 325-300 BC. Didrach. ΟΜΗΡΟΥ Bearded head of Homer to right, wearing a simple taenia.
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CYCLADES, Circa 325-300 BC. Didrach. ΟΜΗΡΟΥ Bearded head of Homer to right, wearing a simple taenia.
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March 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Hammered at 360000 CHF at Nomos Auction 24, lot 152.
CYCLADES, Circa 325-300 BC. Didrach. ΟΜΗΡΟΥ Bearded head of Homer to right, wearing a simple taenia.
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CYCLADES, Circa 325-300 BC. Didrach. ΟΜΗΡΟΥ Bearded head of Homer to right, wearing a simple taenia.
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Hammered at 34000 Euro at Gorny & Mosch Auction 310, lot 595. Septimius Severus, provincial aureus, Emesa
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March 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Hammered at 34000 Euro at Gorny & Mosch Auction 310, lot 595. Septimius Severus, provincial aureus, Emesa
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Hammered at 55000 CHF at Nomos, auction 34, lot 119. Cilician stater, 4th Century BC. Persian king, Herakles vs Nemean Lion.
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March 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Hammered at 55000 CHF at Nomos, auction 34, lot 119. Cilician stater, 4th Century BC. Persian king, Herakles vs Nemean Lion.
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Hammered at 26000 CHF at Leu's Auction 16, lot 498. This magnificent denarius commemorates Octavian’s conquest of Egypt following the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.
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March 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Hammered at 26000 CHF at Leu's Auction 16, lot 498. This magnificent denarius commemorates Octavian’s conquest of Egypt following the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.
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Hammered at 6500 Euro at Gorny & Mosch Auction 310, lot 478. Divus Augustus restitution sestertius minted by Nerva in 98 AD.
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March 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Hammered at 6500 Euro at Gorny & Mosch Auction 310, lot 478. Divus Augustus restitution sestertius minted by Nerva in 98 AD.
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Hammered at 11000 CHF at Leu's Auction 12, lot 1506. Carausius, well preserved denarius. Galley on reverse. 239 AD.
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March 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Hammered at 11000 CHF at Leu's Auction 12, lot 1506. Carausius, well preserved denarius. Galley on reverse. 239 AD.
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Hammered at 20000 CHF at Leu's Auction 11, lot 270. 164 AD, Lucius Verus rare aureus with an intriguing reverse: Lucius Verus seated to left on curule chair set on square platform; behind him to left below to left, the Armenian King Sohaemus standing left.
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March 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Hammered at 20000 CHF at Leu's Auction 11, lot 270. 164 AD, Lucius Verus rare aureus with an intriguing reverse: Lucius Verus seated to left on curule chair set on square platform; behind him to left below to left, the Armenian King Sohaemus standing left.
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Hammered at 26000 CHF at Leu's Auction 16, lot 498. This magnificent denarius commemorates Octavian’s conquest of Egypt following the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.
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March 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Hammered at 26000 CHF at Leu's Auction 16, lot 498. This magnificent denarius commemorates Octavian’s conquest of Egypt following the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.
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Hammered at 12000 CHF at Numismatica Ars Classica NAC, Auction Autumn Sale 2024, lot 922. Hadrian, Sestertius, circa 138 AD. Probably unique.
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March 4, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Hammered at 12000 CHF at Numismatica Ars Classica NAC, Auction Autumn Sale 2024, lot 922. Hadrian, Sestertius, circa 138 AD. Probably unique.
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Hammered at 10000 Euro at Gorny and Mosch Auction 415, lot 306. Claudius, Pax on reverse, aureus, 47 AD.
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March 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Hammered at 10000 Euro at Gorny and Mosch Auction 415, lot 306. Claudius, Pax on reverse, aureus, 47 AD.
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Hammered at 170000 CHF at Numismatica Ars Classica NAC, Auction 150, lot 763. Sextus Pompeius. Aureus, Sicily 37-36. Sextus Pompey was the first Roman to use dynastic imagery on coinage.
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March 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Hammered at 170000 CHF at Numismatica Ars Classica NAC, Auction 150, lot 763. Sextus Pompeius. Aureus, Sicily 37-36. Sextus Pompey was the first Roman to use dynastic imagery on coinage.
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Hammered at 140000 CHF at Leu's Auction 16, lot 42, wonderful Kemon Decadrachm from Syracuse, 4th century BC.
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March 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Hammered at 140000 CHF at Leu's Auction 16, lot 42, wonderful Kemon Decadrachm from Syracuse, 4th century BC.
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Hammered at 55000 CHF at Nomos, auction 34, lot 119. Cilician stater, 4th Century BC. Persian king, Herakles vs Nemean Lion.
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March 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Hammered at 55000 CHF at Nomos, auction 34, lot 119. Cilician stater, 4th Century BC. Persian king, Herakles vs Nemean Lion.
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Hammered at 15000 Euro at Leu's Web Auction 31, lot 1194. Sesterius, Hadrian, circa 138 AD. This intriguing reverse alludes to Hadrian's insistence on strict military discipline, as indicated by the legend DISCIPLINA AVG.
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March 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Hammered at 15000 Euro at Leu's Web Auction 31, lot 1194. Sesterius, Hadrian, circa 138 AD. This intriguing reverse alludes to Hadrian's insistence on strict military discipline, as indicated by the legend DISCIPLINA AVG.
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This denarius of Nero featuring the Aquila and military standards was minted in 64-65 AD, and probably refers to reassererted Roman dominance in Armenia following the Parthian war in 54-63 AD. #romanempire #ancientrome #history #numismatics #denarius
November 27, 2024 at 12:27 PM
This denarius of Nero featuring the Aquila and military standards was minted in 64-65 AD, and probably refers to reassererted Roman dominance in Armenia following the Parthian war in 54-63 AD. #romanempire #ancientrome #history #numismatics #denarius
Mark Antony’s denarii series celebrated 23 legions, each coin bearing the number of a specific legion, like LEG XII on this denarius. The legionary denarii were minted by Mark Antony around 32-31 BCE in order to finance and legitimize his military campaigns during the civil war against Octavian.
November 27, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Mark Antony’s denarii series celebrated 23 legions, each coin bearing the number of a specific legion, like LEG XII on this denarius. The legionary denarii were minted by Mark Antony around 32-31 BCE in order to finance and legitimize his military campaigns during the civil war against Octavian.
One of the most famous Roman military commands, Signa inferre, means "to advance the standards.", or in other words, press forward and engage the enemy.
Trajan denarius with legionary standards, - probably announcing his preparations for Parthian campaign. #romanempire #ancientcoins #history
Trajan denarius with legionary standards, - probably announcing his preparations for Parthian campaign. #romanempire #ancientcoins #history
November 26, 2024 at 10:16 AM
One of the most famous Roman military commands, Signa inferre, means "to advance the standards.", or in other words, press forward and engage the enemy.
Trajan denarius with legionary standards, - probably announcing his preparations for Parthian campaign. #romanempire #ancientcoins #history
Trajan denarius with legionary standards, - probably announcing his preparations for Parthian campaign. #romanempire #ancientcoins #history
The Legionary Eagle, or Aquila (Latin "eagle"), was a specific type of Roman military standard. It was the most important standard in a Roman legion, typically a representation of a golden eagle with outstreched wings mounted on a pole. Septimius Severus, aureus, Legion XIIII Gemina.#ancientcoins
November 26, 2024 at 9:12 AM
The Legionary Eagle, or Aquila (Latin "eagle"), was a specific type of Roman military standard. It was the most important standard in a Roman legion, typically a representation of a golden eagle with outstreched wings mounted on a pole. Septimius Severus, aureus, Legion XIIII Gemina.#ancientcoins