Toronto Coin Expo Fall Sale 2017

Auction Details

We are proud and excited to conduct our auction in conjunction with the 2017 Fall Toronto Coin Expo. This sale features Part II of the Covered Bridge Collection, with fresh rarities that are coming out of storage for the first time in numerous years. Trophy notes from many chartered banks, complimented by a choice French series $50, 1935 will garner a frenzy of bidding.
The fur trade industry and the Hudson’s Bay Company have been a most important part of Canada’s history. In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, a major piece of Canada’s history is being offered with a large collection Hudson’s Bay and other fur related tokens. Other selections from numerous consignors round out another outstanding auction including a nice West Coast vari- ety collection, a rarely offered selection of named Governor General medals and finally the second-to-last offering of the Richard Cooper Collection. Much anticipation surrounds these collections as individuals are planning on attending the sale from all over North America in hopes of an opportunity in obtaining a piece of this historic event. We feel privileged to be given the opportunity to be entrusted with such treasures and thank our contributors who have placed their faith in us.



Buyer’s Premiums will be added on all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale. Invoices will be emailed out after The Toronto Coin Expo.
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Ancient Africa. Circa 3rd-2nd Century BC. (2 Pcs)892 - Ancient Africa. Circa 3rd-2nd Century BC. (2 Pcs)
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Carthage, 3rd C. BC. AE 17mm (2.46g) Rev: Horse stg. r., palm-tree behind. S6511. gVF/VF, rough reverse; Numidia, 203-118 BC. AE 27mm (14.26g) Rev: Ho
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Calabria, Tarentum. 470-450 BC. AR Nomos893 - Calabria, Tarentum. 470-450 BC. AR Nomos
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(20mm, 7.00g) Taras riding dolphin l., cockleshell below. Rev: Hippocamp left. SNG ANS 840; F/gF, irregular flan
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Calabria, Tarentum. 290-281 BC. AR Didrachm(Nomos)894 - Calabria, Tarentum. 290-281 BC. AR Didrachm(Nomos)
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(21mm, 7.91g). Warrior on horseback r., holding shield and two lances in l., spear in r., SA below. Rev: Taras astride dolphin l. with spindle over l.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Calabria, Tarentum. 280-272 BC. AR Didrachm(Nomos)895 - Calabria, Tarentum. 280-272 BC. AR Didrachm(Nomos)
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(24 mm, 6.48 g). Warrior riding left, holding shield and two spears. Rev: Taras astride dolphin left, holding distaff and bunch of grapes. S.375 var.;
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Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Lucania, Poseidonia. 470-445 BC. AR Nomos896 - Lucania, Poseidonia. 470-445 BC. AR Nomos
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(20mm, 8.04g) Poseidon advancing r., wielding trident. Rev: Bull standing l. within circular incuse. S.424; VF, toned, irregular flan
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Lucania, Thourioi. 443-400 BC. AR Nomos897 - Lucania, Thourioi. 443-400 BC. AR Nomos
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(20mm, 7.65g) Helmeted hd. of Athena r. Rev: Bull stg. l.; fish l. in exergue. SNG ANS 879; VF/aVF, obverse off struck
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Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Bruttium, Terina. 440-425 BC. AR Nomos898 - Bruttium, Terina. 440-425 BC. AR Nomos
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(22mm, 7.65g) Hd. of nymph Terina l. within laurel wreath. Rev: Nike seated l. on amphora. S.506; VF/gVF, toned, die break on obverse
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Estimate : 450.00 - 550.00
Sold for (305.00) = 305.00
 
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Bruttium, Kroton. 480-420 BC. AR Stater899 - Bruttium, Kroton. 480-420 BC. AR Stater
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(20mm, 7.76g) Tripod, Stork in field to left. Rev. Similar. S.466. gVF.
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Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Siciliy, Leontinoi. 475-466 BC. AR Tetradrachm900 - Siciliy, Leontinoi. 475-466 BC. AR Tetradrachm
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(23mm, 16.58g) Slow chariot r. Rev. Lions head r. four corn grains around S.825. aVF.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (625.00) = 625.00
 
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Sicily, Syracuse. 480-475 BC. AR Tetradrachm901 - Sicily, Syracuse. 480-475 BC. AR Tetradrachm
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(26mm, 17.24g) Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, Nike flying r. above. Rev: Hd. of Arethusa r., four dolphins around. SNG ANS 64; HGC 2, 1306; V
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,600.00
Sold for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Sicily, Syracuse. 415-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm902 - Sicily, Syracuse. 415-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm
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(27mm, 17.24g). Charioteer driving fast quadriga l., Nike flying r. above, crowning charioteer, in exergue, fish l., chased by dolphin. Rev: Hd. of Ar
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Sicily, Entella. 320-300 BC. AR Tetradrachm903 - Sicily, Entella. 320-300 BC. AR Tetradrachm
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(23mm, 16.72g) Punic Issue. Wreathed hd. of Tanit l., three dolphins around. Rev: Hd. of horse l., palm tree to r., Punic M below. HGC 2, 289; aVF
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Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for (825.00) = 825.00
 
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Sicily, Syracuse. Hieron II. 275-215 BC904 - Sicily, Syracuse. Hieron II. 275-215 BC
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(26mm, 17.12g) Diademed bust of Hieron II left. Rev: Cavalery horseman riding r., holding long spear. S.1221; VF, some heavy pitting
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Argolis, Argos. 330-270 BC. AR Triobol905 - Argolis, Argos. 330-270 BC. AR Triobol
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(14mm, 2.59g) Forepart of a crouching wolf l. Rev: Large A with crescent below, flanked above by N I. S.2795; VF, toned
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Attica, Athens. 449-413 BC.  AR Drachm907 - Attica, Athens. 449-413 BC. AR Drachm
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( 15mm, 3.78g) Hd. of Athena. Rev. owl standing  S.2527, porous VF.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Attica, Athens. 454-404 BC. AR Drachm908 - Attica, Athens. 454-404 BC. AR Drachm
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(16mm, 4.15g) Helmeted hd. of Athena r. Rev: Owl stg. r., head facing, olive sprig and ATE in fields. S.2527; gVF
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Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
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Thessaly, Larissa. 440-400 BC. AR Drachm909 - Thessaly, Larissa. 440-400 BC. AR Drachm
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(19mm, 6.41g) Youth l. holding the horns of a bull charging l. Rev: Horse running r., with name of city in 2 lines. S.2111. gVF, bull's head not...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Thessaly, Larissa. 380-265 BC. AR Drachm910 - Thessaly, Larissa. 380-265 BC. AR Drachm
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(19mm, 6.22g) Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly l. Rev: Horse grazing l. with ????S??O? in two lines. S.2120; gVF
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Thessaly, Pharsalos. 424-405 BC. AR Drachm911 - Thessaly, Pharsalos. 424-405 BC. AR Drachm
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(18mm, 5.44g) Hd. of Athena r., wearing helmet decorated with Skylla. Rev: Horseman riding r., wearing petasos, holding mace. S.2191var; aVF
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Eastern Celtics. 3rd Century BC. AR Tetradrachm912 - Eastern Celtics. 3rd Century BC. AR Tetradrachm
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(25mm, 14.12g) Imitation type of Philip II of Macedonian; Hd. of Zeus l. Rev: Youth riding a horse l., with a few crude Greek letters in fields. S.203
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Estimate : 300.00 - 375.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Macedonia, Eion. 500-437 BC. AR Diobol913 - Macedonia, Eion. 500-437 BC. AR Diobol
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( 9mm, 1.09g) Goose. Rev. Incuse SNG.ANS 271  aVF. PHILIP II 359-336 BC AE 20mm. Hd. of Apollo Rev. Youth on horseback S.6696 aEF. 2 Pcs.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Macedonia. Alexander III, The Great. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm914 - Macedonia. Alexander III, The Great. 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm
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(26mm, 17.17g) Head of Alexander r. as Herakles. Rev: Zeus seated left, holding a sceptre and eagle. S.6719 var.; aVF
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Estimate : 300.00 - 375.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Moesia, Istros. 400-350 BC. AR Drachm915 - Moesia, Istros. 400-350 BC. AR Drachm
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(18mm, 5.05g) Two male heads, side by side with one inverted. Rev: Sea-eagle stg. l. on dolphin, with F? monogram below. S.1669 var; gVF/aEF, some fla
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Estimate : 200.00 - 225.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Ionia, Miletos. Late 6th Century BC. AR Obol - Hemihekte916 - Ionia, Miletos. Late 6th Century BC. AR Obol - Hemihekte
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(8mm, 1.06g). Forepart of lion right, head turned left. Rev: Stellate pattern in incuse square. S.3532; aEF, nicely toned
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Estimate : 160.00 - 180.00
Sold for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Ionia, Ephesos. 390-325 BC. AR Diobol917 - Ionia, Ephesos. 390-325 BC. AR Diobol
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(9 mm, 1.04 g) Bee with straight wings. Rev: Confronting stag heads with ?F between. S.4375; VF, toned
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Estimate : 180.00 - 220.00
Sold for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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Mysia, Kyzikos. 450-400 BC.918 - Mysia, Kyzikos. 450-400 BC.
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Forepart of boar left. Rev: Head of lion left, retrograde K to upper left, all within incuse square; AR Obol (10mm, 0.78g) S.3848. VF, some porosity;
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Estimate : 160.00 - 180.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Caria, Knidos. 390-330 BC. AR Diobol919 - Caria, Knidos. 390-330 BC. AR Diobol
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(12mm, 1.25g) Head of Aphrodite right. Rev: Bull's head facing. S.4845 var.; VF, obverse off struck
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Dynasts of Lycia. 480-400 BC. AR Stater920 - Dynasts of Lycia. 480-400 BC. AR Stater
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(22mm, 9.85g) Pegasus flying left on raised button. Rev: Triskeles within circular incuse. Falghera 73 var.; VF
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Pamphylia, Aspendos. 380-330 BC. AR Stater921 - Pamphylia, Aspendos. 380-330 BC. AR Stater
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(23mm, 10.76g) Two wrestlers grappling; ? between. Rev: Slinger in throwing stance right, triskeles to right. S.5396; aVF
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Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Paphlagonia, Sinope. 490-425 BC. AR Drachm922 - Paphlagonia, Sinope. 490-425 BC. AR Drachm
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(17mm, 5.96g) Head of eagle l. (very crude style), dolphin below. Rev: Quadripartite incuse square. S.3688; gVF
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Paphlagonia, Sinope. 410-350 BC. AR Drachm923 - Paphlagonia, Sinope. 410-350 BC. AR Drachm
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(19mm, 5.44g) Head of nymph left. Rev: Eagle standing left on dolphin, ATAM below. S.3693; aVF
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Paphlagonia, Sinope. Late 2nd - Early 1st Century. AE 27mm924 - Paphlagonia, Sinope. Late 2nd - Early 1st Century. AE 27mm
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Helmeted hd. of Athena r. Rev: Perseus stg. facing, holding harpa and hd. of Medusa. S.3707; (19.83g) VF/gF, some verdigris; (19.96g) VF/gF. 2 Pcs.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Asia Minor. 3rd-1st Century BC.925 - Asia Minor. 3rd-1st Century BC.
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Aeolis, Kyme. AE 21mm (9.03g) Rev: Horse stepping right, one-handled vase to lower right. S.4192. gF; Pontos, Amisos. AE 20mm (7.26g) Rev: Sword in sh
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Phoenicia, Byblos. 350-333 BC. AR Dishekel926 - Phoenicia, Byblos. 350-333 BC. AR Dishekel
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(26mm, 13.35g) Three hoplites on galley left. with a hippocamp below. Rev: Lion attacking bull left. S.6011; VF/gVF, obverse off center
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Phoenicia, Tyre. 349-310 BC. AR Shekel927 - Phoenicia, Tyre. 349-310 BC. AR Shekel
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(21mm, 7.91g) Deity riding hippocamp r., dolphin r. below. Rev: Owl stg. r., hd. facing, crook and flail behind. S.5914 var.; VF, obverse off struck
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Phoenicia, Arados. 350-332 BC. AR Stater928 - Phoenicia, Arados. 350-332 BC. AR Stater
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(20mm, 9.95g) Laureate head of marine deity r. Rev: Galley with rowers sailing r. over waves, Phoencian letters above. S.5977; VF/aVF
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Persia, Achaemenid Empire. 485-420 BC. AR Siglos929 - Persia, Achaemenid Empire. 485-420 BC. AR Siglos
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(16mm, 5.44g) Persian king running r. holding bow and spear. Rev: Incuse rectangular punch. S.4682. VF, better obv. with banker stamp
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Estimate : 120.00 - 140.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Persia, Achaemenid Empire. 485-330 BC. AR Siglos930 - Persia, Achaemenid Empire. 485-330 BC. AR Siglos
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Persian king running r. Rev: Incuse rectangular punch - (5.57g) S.4682. VF, with banker marks; (5.44g) S.4683; gF, with banker stamp. 2 Pcs.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 140.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy II. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm931 - Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy II. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm
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(26mm, 14.21g) Hd. of Ptolemy I r., tiny ? behind the ear. Rev: Eagle stg. l. on thunderbolt. S.7771; VF/gVF, minor flan defect on rev + a few light s
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy III. 246-221 BC. AR Tetradrachm932 - Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy III. 246-221 BC. AR Tetradrachm
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(27mm, 13.74g). Tyre mint. RY 3 (244 BC). Hd. of Ptolemy I right. Rev: Eagle stg. l. on thunderbolt, monogram above club r., ? (for yr. 3) above monog
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Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy VIII. 145-116 BC. AR Tetradrachm933 - Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy VIII. 145-116 BC. AR Tetradrachm
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(27mm, 12.44g) RY 33 (138/7 BC). Hd. of Ptolemy I r. Rev: Eagle stg. l. on thunderbolt, to left L ?G (for yr. 33) above helmet, KI to r. S.7908 var.;
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Estimate : 300.00 - 325.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy XII. 80-58 BC. AR Tetradrachm934 - Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy XII. 80-58 BC. AR Tetradrachm
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(24mm, 14.26g) RY 4 (78/7 BC). Hd. of Ptolemy I r. Rev: Eagle stg. l. on thunderbolt, L ? (for yr. 4) to l., ?A to r. S.7944 var.; gVF, nice toning,
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Ptolemaic Egypt. 246-145 BC935 - Ptolemaic Egypt. 246-145 BC
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Ptolemy III. AE 43mm (71.09g) Rev: Eagle stg. l. on thunderbolt. S.7814 var.; VF/aVF, encrustations; Ptolemy VI AE 20mm (7.91g) Rev: Two eagles stg.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Arabia Felix, Himyarites. 1st Century BC. AR Unit936 - Arabia Felix, Himyarites. 1st Century BC. AR Unit
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(17mm, 3.11g) Diademed male hd. l., symbols on either side; pellet within crescent above. Rev: Antelope hd.; monogram and open curved sign on either s
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Estimate : 100.00 - 130.00
Sold for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Parthia, Phraates IV. 38-2 BC. AR Tetradrachm937 - Parthia, Phraates IV. 38-2 BC. AR Tetradrachm
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(27mm, 14.98g) Hd. of Phraates IV left. Rev: Phraates std. r. before Tyche with Greek inscriptions around. S.7466 var.; aVF, porous surfaces
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Parthia. 2nd-1st Century938 - Parthia. 2nd-1st Century
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Osroes II. AR Drachm. (18mm, 3.11g) Bust of Osroes II l. Rev: Arsakes I as archer seated r. S.5866; 2x Diobol; 1x Obol -- all VF. 4 Pcs.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Group of 4 Bronze Coins939 - Group of 4 Bronze Coins
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Including a PTOLEMAIC (Egypt) Hd. of Zeus and an eagle on the reverse: Constantine I 307-337 AD (2); Annonymous Byzantine portrait of Christ. 4 Pcs.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Roman Republic, after 211 BC. AE As940 - Roman Republic, after 211 BC. AE As
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(33mm, 34.47g) Laureate hd. of Janus, with I above. Rev. Prow r., with I above. Crawford 56/2; gF, marks on reverse
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Estimate : 130.00 - 160.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Roman Republic, 169-157 BC. AE As941 - Roman Republic, 169-157 BC. AE As
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(32mm, 27.60g) Laureate hd. of Janus, with I above. Rev. Prow r., with I before and star above. Crawford 196/1; VF/aVF, flan flaw; ex CNG 61, Lot 1182
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Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Sold for (115.00) = 115.00
 
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Moneyer - T. Cloelius. 128 BC. AR Denarius942 - Moneyer - T. Cloelius. 128 BC. AR Denarius
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(19mm, 3.89g) Helmeted hd. of Roma right. Rev. Victory, holding reins, driving rearing biga r. Crawford 260/1; gVF, toned
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Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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