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'Numismatist, Engraver & Specialist in Collectible Rarities'
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1. OBVERSE: Gaule Celtique, Normandie (Basse-Seine), AV quart de Statere, derniere partie du 3e s. av. J. C. (ca. 250-300 B.C.), Au type de l'aurige-loupe. D/Tete. a d., le cou perle. R3. Kretz, NumCirc 111, 4 (aout 2003),1; DT 2077. 1,83 g. Tres bien conserve'
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REVERSE: Gaule Celtique, AV quart de Statere, Cheval galopant a d., conduit par un sanglier qui tient les renes de ses pattes arrieres. En dessous, aigle eploye. 5 exemplaires connus (5 known examples)- See Ranier Kretz, A new 'Wolf Rider' Quarter Stater from Northern Gaul, dans Numismatic Circular 111, 4 (aout, 2003), p. 189-93. Beau. Extremement Rare. $2195.00
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2. OBVERSE- Royaume de Lydia- King Croesus (561-546 B.C.), AV 1/3 Statere - Premier Coinage. "Lion & Bull" (Protomes affrontes d'un Lion et d'un Tareau). Side seam/crease & two gold "test-marks".
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REVERSE- Royaume de Lydia, King Croesus, Double Incuse Punch (Deux Carres Creux). Tres Beau/Very Fine. $9000.00
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3. OBVERSE- Greece, Istros, AR(Silver)Stater, (ca. 400-350 B.C.). The 'Dioskouroi': Castor & Pollux (Kastor & Polydeukes), often called the 'Sons of Zeus' or 'The Tyndaridae', and protectors of sailors at sea during storms are depicted facing- symmetrically rotated.
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REVERSE- Greece, Milesian Colony of Istros- famous for its wealth and output of quality silver coinage (ca. 400-350 B.C.). Depicted is a Sea Hawk attacking a Dolphin. The Greek inscription reads: ISTRIA. Diameter: 3/4 Inch, Weight: 6.5 g,. Superbe. $850.00
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4. OBVERSE- Mysia, Pergamon, AE Bronze (ca 281-133 B.C.). Head of Apollo facing right.
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REVERSE- Mysia, Pergamon, AE Bronze. 'Filetarou' on both sides of Tripod. Ref. Sear 7232. 1,21 g. VF/EF. $400.00.
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5. OBVERSE- Greece, Corinthe - AR Statere (386-307 av. J. C.) Ravel 1040. 8,36 Gr.
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REVERSE- (Corinthe, Statere) Pegasus. Tres Beau-Bellisimo-Very Fine. $595.00
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6. OBVERSE- Royaume de Bactriane, AR Billon (Silver) Hemi-Drachme (Hemi-Drachma), Apollodote I (180-160 B.C.E.). Elephant a Droit. 'Apollodotus' ruled the Indo-Greek kingdom of Bactria from Taxila to Punjab, and possibly was a brother to Demetrius I . He was a contemporary of Menander, and was killed by the usurper Eucratides ca. 160 B.C.E.
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REVERSE- Royaume de Bactriane, Apollodote I (180-160 B.C.E.). AR (Silver) Hemi-Drachme. Zebu a Droit (Humped Bull facing Right). Mitch., Indo-Greek 208. 1.3 g. Tres Beau a Superbe. $260.00
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