11 New/Reimaged Ancients and Website Update

I have been continuously refining and upgrading the collection, presentation and coin imaging over the past couple of months. I had a few older pieces reimaged to capture their beauty as well as added a few new ones I found very appealing. I also updated my NGC set - https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinCustomSetView.aspx?s=15432

I am enjoying the buildup beyond what I had initially expected. I will never be an expert as many on these forums, yet can keep learning and be a better judge of engraving style and quality over time. Thanks all for your support. As an aside, the Aradus is my favorite!

PHOENICIA. Aradus. Ca. 172/1-111/0 BC. AR Drachm. 17mm, 4.08gr. Dated CY 96 (164/3 BC). Obv: Bee; CY (date) to left, AC to right. Rev: Stag standing right; palm tree behind. Duyrat 2761-2 (D44/R44); Rouvier -; HGC 10, 63. NGC Ch AU* 5/5, 5/5.



CAMPANIA, Neapolis. Circa 320-300 BC. AR Didrachm (20mm, 7.41gr). Obv: Head of the nymph Parthenope to right, her hair elaborately curled and bound in a wide taenia, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev: Man-faced bull walking to right, head facing; above, Nike flying right, holding a wreath to crown him. SNG ANS 317. HN Italy 565. NGC AU* 5/5, 5/5, Fine Style.



ISLANDS off CARIA, RHODES (RHODOS), 3rd century BC. AR Didrachm, 20 mm, 6.73 gr. Obv. Facing head of Helios. Rev. Rose with bud, figure (perhaps Pan) in left field, magistrate above. Ashton 209; SNG Keckman 540-1; SNG Copenhagen 767-8; BMC 150-2; SNG von Aulock 2808. An exquisite bright gem struck in the typical high relief of the Rhodian mint in this period. NGC Choice AU* 5/5, 5/5.



CARIAN ISLANDS. Rhodes. Ca. 188-84 BC. AR Plinthophoric Drachm. 15mm, 2.06gr. Obv: Radiate head of Helios right. Rev: Rose with bud to right; magistrates name (Kallixeinos) above; caduceus to left. Jenkins, Group E, 244. NGC Choice AU 5/5, 5/5.



ROMAN EMPIRE. Maximian, first reign. 286-305 AD. AR Argenteus (18mm, 2.77gr, 12h). Siscia Mint in 294 AD. Obv: Laureate head of Maximian right. Rev: The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before city enclosure with eight turrets. RIC VI 32b. A superb specimen, perfectly struck and attractively toned. NGC MS* 5/5, 5/5.



Judaea. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AR Zuz. 19mm, 3.37gr. Year 2 (133/4 AD). Obv: Bunch of grapes with branch, paleo-Hebrew inscription "Shimon" around. Rev: Palm branch, paleo-Hebrew inscription "Year two of the freedom of Israel" around. Mildenberg 40 (O8/R24); AJC 248; Hendin 1394. wonderful full strike with iridescent highlights. MS* 5/5, 5/5.



ROMAN REPUBLIC. L. Minucius, ca. 133 BC. AR Denarius. 19mm, 4.00gr. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma right, star (mark of value) behind. Rev: ROMA / L MINVCI. Jupiter driving quadriga right, hurling thunderbolt, holding reins and sceptre. Minucia.15. Syd. 470. Cr. 248/1. Superb coin all over. Ex Jon K. Kern Collection. NGC Ch. MS 4/5, 5/5.



SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VIII Epiphanes-Grypus (125-96 BC). AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.62 gm, 12h). Akko-Ptolemaïs, ca. 121/0-113 BC. Obv: Diademed head of Antiochus right. Rev: Zeus Uranius standing left, holding star and scepter; M to outer left; all within laurel wreath. HGC 9, 1197h. SC 2335.2. Toned. NGC Choice AU* 5/5, 5/5.



SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VI, 144-ca. 142 BC. AR Tetradrachm, 32mm, 16.67gr. Minted at Antioch on the Orontes and dated to SE 170 (143/42 BC). Obv. Radiate and diademed head of Antiochus right. Rev. Dioscurii riding horses left, holding lances, TPY above HΔP monogram above OP (date) below, all within elaborate wreath. SC 2000.3c; HGC 9, 1032; DCA 178. Ex CNG XVI (8/1991), lot 198. Scarcer design, well struck. NGC XF 5/5, 4/5.



MACEDONIA. ROMAN PROVINCE (FIRST MERIS). AR Tetradrachm. 33mm, 16.70gr. Obv. Draped bust of Artemis right, within decorated Macedonian shield. Rev. A monogram above, all within wreath, thunderbolt in extreme left field. Prokopov, Silver 174 (O48/R146); SNG Copenhagen 1310–1. Struck on a broad, medallic planchet. NGC AU* 5/5, 5/5.



THRACE. Maroneia. Circa 189/8-49/5 BC. AR Tetradrachm. 37 mm, 15.95gr. Obv. Wreathed head of young Dionysos right. Rev. Dionysos standing left, holding grapes and stalks; monograms to inner left and right. Schönert-Geiss 1222. Beautifully toned large medallic tetradrachm. NGC graded Ch AU 4/5, 5/5.

 

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That's a fine assortment of ancients, Zohar, with excellent images!

 

Already replied on the PCGS board but Love the Neapolis & Aradus.

 

WOW!

 

gorgeous!

 

The Aradus is my favorite as well - beautiful coin! The toning adds wonderful highlights to a very aesthetic pair of dies.

 

A very nice bunch of coins, Zohar! The Aradus is my favorite too by far... Simply a stunning coin. The Bar Kochba stands out for me as well.

 

Thanks guys, I forgot to mention the Rhodes Didrachm. Very nice in hand with near perfect centering.

 

Uber-awesomeness, my friend!! (outstanding assortment of yummy treats!)

I admit that the ol' bee & stag coin my favourite, but your sweet Neapolis is also very, very cool ... congrats (you have a keen eye => please keep 'em coming)

 

Too many coins to drool over in that post. And good photography, they look really well done.

 

Very nice coins, they are all very well illustrated. My favorite is
the perfect argenteus.

 

very nice coin you have, i personally would get them out of that plastic seal.

all the best

Eric

 

stunning for sure. the 1 I liked most was the first bee 1. wow awesome grade on that 1 too.

 

I think the Argenteus came from the Sisak Hoard given the distinct look to the piece http://www.forumancientcoins.com/NumisWiki/view.asp?key=Hoard stories

 

I agree (I owned the bottom left coin before, but ended up selling it, which admittedly was probably a mistake).

 

That's a great looking piece !

 

So beautiful! And I only looked with one eye so I wouldn't get too jelly-beans!