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<p>[QUOTE="John Anthony, post: 1826382, member: 42773"]Hey friends, I’ve got an exceptional group of ancient coins for sale this week, in high grades, with abundant eye-appeal and rarity. No offers, please - I’ve marked them down as far as I can go. Paypal, checks, money orders. PM me if interested. <b>ALL PRICES INCLUDE SHIPPING IN THE US WITH TRACKING.</b> 14-day returns, no hassles, I’ll even pay the return postage. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>1. Constantine I, 272-337</p><p>AE Follis: 19mm, 2.62g, 6h; Constantinople Mint: 328</p><p><i>Obv</i>: Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG</p><p><i>Rev</i>: Victory standing left on cippus holding palm branches, looking right, trophy in front, kneeling captive / A // CONS; CONSTANTINIANA DAFNE</p><p>Reference: RIC VII, Constantinople 35 (p. 574) R3</p><p><br /></p><p><b>This is one of the busiest reverse designs on the coins of Constantine, and this piece has all the detail in a strong VF grade. The remaining traces of silvering have toned a pleasant shade of blue - a beautiful example of a scarce type at a very reasonable price. <font size="6"><span style="color: #0000ff">$43</span></font></b></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://postimage.org/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://postimage.org/" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://s21.postimg.org/xyjasns3r/dafne700.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>2. Phillip II of Macedon</p><p>AE17, 6.32g; Macedonia mint, 359-336 BC</p><p><i>Obv.</i>: Laureate head of Apollo left</p><p><i>Rev.</i>: FILIPPOU; horseman advancing right, E below</p><p>Reference: Mionnet I 735</p><p><br /></p><p><b>An exceptional example of the small bronzes of Phillip II, the father of Alexander the Great. This is the scarce left-facing bust variety, well-centered, well-struck, and well-preserved: the perfect representative of its type. These are small but thick coins, and feel great in hand. Hold this 2300-year-old coin for <font size="6"><span style="color: #0000ff">$49.</span></font></b></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://postimage.org/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://postimage.org/" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://s28.postimg.org/fkr9uahm5/Macedon700.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>3. SOLD</p><p><br /></p><p>4. SOLD</p><p><br /></p><p>5. Antioch ad Orontes, Semi-Autonomous Issue</p><p>AE23, 10.77g, 12h, Denomination A; Antioch, after 47 BC</p><p><i>Obv.</i>: Laureate head of Zeus right; countermark of Cleopatra</p><p><i>Rev.</i>: [A]NTIOΣEΩN [ME]TPOΠOΛ[EΩΣ]; Zeus seated left, holding Nike and scepter, thunderbolt above</p><p>Reference: Butcher 20, SNG Cop 80</p><p><br /></p><p><b>This countermark was once thought to be the head of Apollo, but current scholarship assigns it to Cleopatra VII. The evidence seems to fit quite well: similar countermarks are found on coins of Antioch, Chalkis, Seleukia, and Laodicea, and they all occur on types minted during the time Marc Antony was liberally granting those regions to his paramour. It’s one of the few countermarks that can be assigned to a particular historical event with any amount of confidence. <font size="6"><span style="color: #0000ff">$45</span></font></b></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://postimage.org/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://postimage.org/" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://s28.postimg.org/qt6dkttbh/orontes.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://postimage.org/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://postimage.org/" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://s22.postimg.org/l7m66yhdt/closeup700.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>6. Constantius II, 317-361 AD</p><p>AE3, 19mm, 3.4g, 11h; Heraclea mint: 326 AD</p><p><i>Obv.</i>: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left</p><p><i>Rev.</i>: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS; Camp-gate with two turrets, no doors; 6 stone layers; star above // SMH epsilon dot</p><p>Reference: RIC VII Heraclea 84</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Here’s a gorgeous example of the popular Campgate reverse design. This coin has everything: a solid strike, good centering, and traces of silvering on a rich, forest-green patina. The second set of pictures, in sunlight, demonstrate the color better than the pic in room-light. <font size="6"><span style="color: #0000ff">$32</span></font></b></p><p><br /></p><p><font size="6"><span style="color: #0000ff"><span style="color: #000000"><font size="4"><a href="http://postimage.org/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://postimage.org/" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://s27.postimg.org/7u7oa7lib/campgate700.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></a></font></span></span></font></p><p><br /></p><p>7. Constantius II, 317-361</p><p>AE3: 19mm, 2.31g; Siscia Mint: 348-350</p><p><i>Obv.</i>: DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG; Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right</p><p><i>Rev.</i>: FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Phoenix, radiate, standing right on rocky mound//ЄSIS</p><p>Reference: RIC VIII, Siscia 240 (p. 366)</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Here’s another phoenix reverse - this time the phoenix is standing on a mound, often interpreted as a funeral pyre. This coin has exceptional detail and a jet-black, glossy patina. I had to edit the pic somewhat to bring out the features, which made it a bit lackluster, but in hand, the coin has the aspect of polished ebony. A beautiful example of a scarcer type. <font size="6"><span style="color: #0000ff">$39</span></font></b></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://postimage.org/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://postimage.org/" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://s14.postimg.org/6t6zjvdfl/phoenix1700a.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="John Anthony, post: 1826382, member: 42773"]Hey friends, I’ve got an exceptional group of ancient coins for sale this week, in high grades, with abundant eye-appeal and rarity. No offers, please - I’ve marked them down as far as I can go. Paypal, checks, money orders. PM me if interested. [B]ALL PRICES INCLUDE SHIPPING IN THE US WITH TRACKING.[/B] 14-day returns, no hassles, I’ll even pay the return postage. :) 1. Constantine I, 272-337 AE Follis: 19mm, 2.62g, 6h; Constantinople Mint: 328 [I]Obv[/I]: Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG [I]Rev[/I]: Victory standing left on cippus holding palm branches, looking right, trophy in front, kneeling captive / A // CONS; CONSTANTINIANA DAFNE Reference: RIC VII, Constantinople 35 (p. 574) R3 [B]This is one of the busiest reverse designs on the coins of Constantine, and this piece has all the detail in a strong VF grade. The remaining traces of silvering have toned a pleasant shade of blue - a beautiful example of a scarce type at a very reasonable price. [SIZE=6][COLOR=#0000ff]$43[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [URL='http://postimage.org/'][IMG]http://s21.postimg.org/xyjasns3r/dafne700.jpg[/IMG][/URL] 2. Phillip II of Macedon AE17, 6.32g; Macedonia mint, 359-336 BC [I]Obv.[/I]: Laureate head of Apollo left [I]Rev.[/I]: FILIPPOU; horseman advancing right, E below Reference: Mionnet I 735 [B]An exceptional example of the small bronzes of Phillip II, the father of Alexander the Great. This is the scarce left-facing bust variety, well-centered, well-struck, and well-preserved: the perfect representative of its type. These are small but thick coins, and feel great in hand. Hold this 2300-year-old coin for [SIZE=6][COLOR=#0000ff]$49.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [URL='http://postimage.org/'][IMG]http://s28.postimg.org/fkr9uahm5/Macedon700.jpg[/IMG][/URL] 3. SOLD 4. SOLD 5. Antioch ad Orontes, Semi-Autonomous Issue AE23, 10.77g, 12h, Denomination A; Antioch, after 47 BC [I]Obv.[/I]: Laureate head of Zeus right; countermark of Cleopatra [I]Rev.[/I]: [A]NTIOΣEΩN [ME]TPOΠOΛ[EΩΣ]; Zeus seated left, holding Nike and scepter, thunderbolt above Reference: Butcher 20, SNG Cop 80 [B]This countermark was once thought to be the head of Apollo, but current scholarship assigns it to Cleopatra VII. The evidence seems to fit quite well: similar countermarks are found on coins of Antioch, Chalkis, Seleukia, and Laodicea, and they all occur on types minted during the time Marc Antony was liberally granting those regions to his paramour. It’s one of the few countermarks that can be assigned to a particular historical event with any amount of confidence. [SIZE=6][COLOR=#0000ff]$45[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [URL='http://postimage.org/'][IMG]http://s28.postimg.org/qt6dkttbh/orontes.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL='http://postimage.org/'][IMG]http://s22.postimg.org/l7m66yhdt/closeup700.jpg[/IMG][/URL] 6. Constantius II, 317-361 AD AE3, 19mm, 3.4g, 11h; Heraclea mint: 326 AD [I]Obv.[/I]: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left [I]Rev.[/I]: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS; Camp-gate with two turrets, no doors; 6 stone layers; star above // SMH epsilon dot Reference: RIC VII Heraclea 84 [B]Here’s a gorgeous example of the popular Campgate reverse design. This coin has everything: a solid strike, good centering, and traces of silvering on a rich, forest-green patina. The second set of pictures, in sunlight, demonstrate the color better than the pic in room-light. [SIZE=6][COLOR=#0000ff]$32[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [SIZE=6][COLOR=#0000ff][COLOR=#000000][SIZE=4][URL='http://postimage.org/'][IMG]http://s27.postimg.org/7u7oa7lib/campgate700.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][/SIZE] 7. Constantius II, 317-361 AE3: 19mm, 2.31g; Siscia Mint: 348-350 [I]Obv.[/I]: DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG; Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right [I]Rev.[/I]: FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Phoenix, radiate, standing right on rocky mound//ЄSIS Reference: RIC VIII, Siscia 240 (p. 366) [B]Here’s another phoenix reverse - this time the phoenix is standing on a mound, often interpreted as a funeral pyre. This coin has exceptional detail and a jet-black, glossy patina. I had to edit the pic somewhat to bring out the features, which made it a bit lackluster, but in hand, the coin has the aspect of polished ebony. A beautiful example of a scarcer type. [SIZE=6][COLOR=#0000ff]$39[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [URL='http://postimage.org/'][IMG]http://s14.postimg.org/6t6zjvdfl/phoenix1700a.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/QUOTE]
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