Electronic Auction 392
Date: 2017-03-01 00:00:00
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SASANIAN KINGS. Kavād (Kavādh) I. Second reign, AD 499-531. Æ Pashiz (19.5mm, 1.10 g, 3h). ST (Istahkr) mint. Dated RY [2, 3, or 4]8. Bust right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, two ribbons, and korymbos set on crescent, ribbons and crescents on shoulders; stars flanking head; star-in-crescents in margin / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants, star and crescent flanking flames. SNS type Id/1c; CNG E-385, lot 343 (same dies). VF, brown surfaces, struck on an irregular flan.
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HUNNIC TRIBES, Nezak Huns. Anonymous (Nezak Shah"). 7th century. Æ Hemidrachm (23mm, 3.41 g, 3h). Bust right, wearing winged crown surmounted by bull's head; star-in-crescent to left / Fire altar flanked by tamghas; stars above tamghas. Vondrovec [Göbl, Hunnen] Type 203. Near VF, dark green patina, traces of earthen deposits."
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HUNNIC TRIBES, Western Turks. Sri Sahi. Circa 650/80-700. Æ Hemidrachm (15mm, 1.00 g, 3h). Nezak style bust right; pennant to right / Fire altar flanked flanked by attendants. Vondrovec [Göbl, Hunnen] Type 253. Good VF, earthen black-green patina.
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SPAIN, Celsa. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ As (29mm, 11.69 g, 9h). L Pompeius Bucco and L. Cornelius Fronto, duoviri. Struck before 27 BC (?). Bare head right / Bull standing right, head facing. RPC I 269. VF, brown patina, light scratches, light smoothing in fields.From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind.
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SCYTHIA, Tyra. Geta. As Caesar, AD 198-209. Æ Diassarion (18mm, 2.29 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 202-204. Draped bust right / Eagle standing left, head right, with wreath in beak; B (mark of value) to right. Anokhin 100; Zograph, Tyra 80; CNG E-380, lot 363 (same dies). VF, green patina.
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MOESIA INFERIOR, Nicopolis ad Istrum. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Æ (17mm, 2.04 g, 7h). Laureate head right / Bearded head of Hercules right. Varbanov 2354. Good VF, green patina.Ex Classical Numismatic Group Inventory 7343058 (February 2003).
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THRACE, Philippopolis. Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ Medallion (40mm, 30.37 g, 1h). Caecilius Maternus, legatus Augusti pro praetore provinciae Thraciae. Struck circa AD 187. AV KAI MAP AV KOMOΔOC, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / HΓE KAI MATE-PNOY ΦIΛI-ΠΠOΠOΛEI/TΩN, Dionysus standing left, holding patera and thyrsus; to left, panther standing left, head right; to inner right, satyr standing facing. Cf. Moushmov, Philippopolis 175 (smaller module). VF, rough green-brown surfaces. Extremely rare and unpublished as a medallic issue.Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 372 (6 April 2016), lot 259 (hammer of $1600).
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THRACE, Topirus. Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, AD 139-161. Æ Diassarion(?) (18mm, 4.15 g, 6h). Bare head right / River-god Cossinetes reclining left on upturned urn, holding cornucopia and reed. RPC IV 5011. Fine, green and brown patina.
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MACEDON, Philippi. Pseudo-autonomous issue. temp. Claudius or Nero, circa AD 41-68. Æ (14mm, 1.78 g, 12h). Contemporary imitation. Crude Victory standing/advancing right / Three crude signa. Cf. RPC I 1651 (for prototype); cf. SNG ANS 674 (time of Augustus; same). Near VF, green patina.
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BOEOTIA, Thebes. Pseudo-autonomous issue. temp. Galba, AD 68-69. Æ (20mm, 8.58 g, 6h). Pemptides, magistrate. Head of Tyche of Thebes right, wearing mural crown / Dionysos standing right, holding cantharus; c/m: ΔHMO within incuse crescent. For coin: RPC I 1335; for c/m: Howgego 531. .From the J. Cohen Collection. Ex Pecunem E-Auction 33 (5 July 2015), lot 300; BCD Collection (lot does not include his ticket).A note from the collector: This collection of Peloponnesian coins was born from my personal interest in ancient Greek history and inspired primarily by the BCD sales. The collection was formed as a study of the varying coinage types produced through the ruling cycles of the Peloponnese. Initial focus of the collection was on Sparta, the coinage produced under Roman rule and issues produced bearing the iconography of the Achaean League. Given the less than amicable relationship between the League and Sparta, this area proved highly interesting to collect. The initial phase of collecting Sparta/Lacedaemon pieces set the groundwork for the evolution of the collection. The collection was then expanded to Sparta's immediate neighbor in Messene and then to the entire Peloponnese. As I moved through the wider Peloponnesian regions I aimed, where possible, to collect an example of Achaean League coinage of the respective City States, examples of the Greek Imperial coinage and finally, Roman Provincial coinage. The goal being to develop a snapshot of the evolution of coins issued within the Peloponnese. Collecting in this way allowed for a timeline of both political and artistic change throughout the Peloponnese to be mapped out. The uniform coinage, both in silver and bronze of the Achaean league can be compared against the unique iconography of the corresponding Imperial issues and the later, highly stylized Roman issues. From a historical perspective, the evolution and membership of the League as well as the wars within the region can also be viewed through the issuing of coinage.Numismatically, the primary goals of this collection have been broadly achieved by focusing on the smaller issues of the City States within the Peloponnese, no large silver issues beyond the enigmatic Tetradrachms have representation within the collection. The product of my labors is what I believe to be a highly diverse, interesting and accessible group of coins which provides an insight into one of the most interesting periods and regions of the Ancient world.
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CORINTHIA, Corinth. Drusus. Caesar, 12 BC-AD 14. Æ (22mm, 6.25 g, 12h). C. Mussius Priscus and C. Heius Pollio, duoviri. Struck AD 4-5. Bare head right / C MVSSIO/PRISCO II VIR/ C HEIO POLLI/ ONE ITER in four lines within wreath. Amandry Group XIIIb4 = BCD Corinth 357 (same dies); RPC I 1143. Near Fine, green and brown patina, a couple of cuts on edge. Very rare.
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CORINTHIA, Corinth. Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Æ (20mm, 7.28 g, 2h). P. Vipsanius Agrippa and M. Bellius Proculus, duoviri. Struck AD 37-38. Bare head left / Pegasus flying right. Amandry Group XVII; BCD Corinth 407; RPC I 1172. VF, green patina.From the J. Cohen Collection.A note from the collector: This collection of Peloponnesian coins was born from my personal interest in ancient Greek history and inspired primarily by the BCD sales. The collection was formed as a study of the varying coinage types produced through the ruling cycles of the Peloponnese. Initial focus of the collection was on Sparta, the coinage produced under Roman rule and issues produced bearing the iconography of the Achaean League. Given the less than amicable relationship between the League and Sparta, this area proved highly interesting to collect. The initial phase of collecting Sparta/Lacedaemon pieces set the groundwork for the evolution of the collection. The collection was then expanded to Sparta's immediate neighbor in Messene and then to the entire Peloponnese. As I moved through the wider Peloponnesian regions I aimed, where possible, to collect an example of Achaean League coinage of the respective City States, examples of the Greek Imperial coinage and finally, Roman Provincial coinage. The goal being to develop a snapshot of the evolution of coins issued within the Peloponnese. Collecting in this way allowed for a timeline of both political and artistic change throughout the Peloponnese to be mapped out. The uniform coinage, both in silver and bronze of the Achaean league can be compared against the unique iconography of the corresponding Imperial issues and the later, highly stylized Roman issues. From a historical perspective, the evolution and membership of the League as well as the wars within the region can also be viewed through the issuing of coinage.Numismatically, the primary goals of this collection have been broadly achieved by focusing on the smaller issues of the City States within the Peloponnese, no large silver issues beyond the enigmatic Tetradrachms have representation within the collection. The product of my labors is what I believe to be a highly diverse, interesting and accessible group of coins which provides an insight into one of the most interesting periods and regions of the Ancient world.
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CORINTHIA, Corinth. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ (27mm, 11.28 g, 5h). Laureate head right / Nike standing facing; raising hand and holding palm frond. BCD Corinth 658 (this coin); RPC IV (Online) –. Fine, green patina, a few pits on reverse.From the J. Cohen Collection. Ex Naville Numismatics 14 (4 December 2015), lot 202; BCD Collection (Lanz 105, 26 November 2001), lot 658.A note from the collector: This collection of Peloponnesian coins was born from my personal interest in ancient Greek history and inspired primarily by the BCD sales. The collection was formed as a study of the varying coinage types produced through the ruling cycles of the Peloponnese. Initial focus of the collection was on Sparta, the coinage produced under Roman rule and issues produced bearing the iconography of the Achaean League. Given the less than amicable relationship between the League and Sparta, this area proved highly interesting to collect. The initial phase of collecting Sparta/Lacedaemon pieces set the groundwork for the evolution of the collection. The collection was then expanded to Sparta's immediate neighbor in Messene and then to the entire Peloponnese. As I moved through the wider Peloponnesian regions I aimed, where possible, to collect an example of Achaean League coinage of the respective City States, examples of the Greek Imperial coinage and finally, Roman Provincial coinage. The goal being to develop a snapshot of the evolution of coins issued within the Peloponnese. Collecting in this way allowed for a timeline of both political and artistic change throughout the Peloponnese to be mapped out. The uniform coinage, both in silver and bronze of the Achaean league can be compared against the unique iconography of the corresponding Imperial issues and the later, highly stylized Roman issues. From a historical perspective, the evolution and membership of the League as well as the wars within the region can also be viewed through the issuing of coinage.Numismatically, the primary goals of this collection have been broadly achieved by focusing on the smaller issues of the City States within the Peloponnese, no large silver issues beyond the enigmatic Tetradrachms have representation within the collection. The product of my labors is what I believe to be a highly diverse, interesting and accessible group of coins which provides an insight into one of the most interesting periods and regions of the Ancient world.
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CORINTHIA, Corinth. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ (26mm, 11.97 g, 3h). Laureate head right / Dionysus standing left, holding cantharus and thyrsus; at feet to left, panther standing left, head right. BCD Corinth –; RPC IV (Online) 4645 (listing only four examples, all in public collections). Near Fine, green patina. Very rare.From the J. Cohen Collection.A note from the collector: This collection of Peloponnesian coins was born from my personal interest in ancient Greek history and inspired primarily by the BCD sales. The collection was formed as a study of the varying coinage types produced through the ruling cycles of the Peloponnese. Initial focus of the collection was on Sparta, the coinage produced under Roman rule and issues produced bearing the iconography of the Achaean League. Given the less than amicable relationship between the League and Sparta, this area proved highly interesting to collect. The initial phase of collecting Sparta/Lacedaemon pieces set the groundwork for the evolution of the collection. The collection was then expanded to Sparta's immediate neighbor in Messene and then to the entire Peloponnese. As I moved through the wider Peloponnesian regions I aimed, where possible, to collect an example of Achaean League coinage of the respective City States, examples of the Greek Imperial coinage and finally, Roman Provincial coinage. The goal being to develop a snapshot of the evolution of coins issued within the Peloponnese. Collecting in this way allowed for a timeline of both political and artistic change throughout the Peloponnese to be mapped out. The uniform coinage, both in silver and bronze of the Achaean league can be compared against the unique iconography of the corresponding Imperial issues and the later, highly stylized Roman issues. From a historical perspective, the evolution and membership of the League as well as the wars within the region can also be viewed through the issuing of coinage.Numismatically, the primary goals of this collection have been broadly achieved by focusing on the smaller issues of the City States within the Peloponnese, no large silver issues beyond the enigmatic Tetradrachms have representation within the collection. The product of my labors is what I believe to be a highly diverse, interesting and accessible group of coins which provides an insight into one of the most interesting periods and regions of the Ancient world.
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ACHAEA, Pellene. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Diassarion (25mm, 8.23 g, 9h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Nike standing facing on globe, holding fillet in both hands. Cf. BCD Peloponnesos 612 (for obv; same die); NCP –; BMC –. VF, earthen black-green patina, some roughness. A previously unknown type for Caracalla from Pellene.From the J. Cohen Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 233 (6 October 2015), lot 1901.A note from the collector: This collection of Peloponnesian coins was born from my personal interest in ancient Greek history and inspired primarily by the BCD sales. The collection was formed as a study of the varying coinage types produced through the ruling cycles of the Peloponnese. Initial focus of the collection was on Sparta, the coinage produced under Roman rule and issues produced bearing the iconography of the Achaean League. Given the less than amicable relationship between the League and Sparta, this area proved highly interesting to collect. The initial phase of collecting Sparta/Lacedaemon pieces set the groundwork for the evolution of the collection. The collection was then expanded to Sparta's immediate neighbor in Messene and then to the entire Peloponnese. As I moved through the wider Peloponnesian regions I aimed, where possible, to collect an example of Achaean League coinage of the respective City States, examples of the Greek Imperial coinage and finally, Roman Provincial coinage. The goal being to develop a snapshot of the evolution of coins issued within the Peloponnese. Collecting in this way allowed for a timeline of both political and artistic change throughout the Peloponnese to be mapped out. The uniform coinage, both in silver and bronze of the Achaean league can be compared against the unique iconography of the corresponding Imperial issues and the later, highly stylized Roman issues. From a historical perspective, the evolution and membership of the League as well as the wars within the region can also be viewed through the issuing of coinage.Numismatically, the primary goals of this collection have been broadly achieved by focusing on the smaller issues of the City States within the Peloponnese, no large silver issues beyond the enigmatic Tetradrachms have representation within the collection. The product of my labors is what I believe to be a highly diverse, interesting and accessible group of coins which provides an insight into one of the most interesting periods and regions of the Ancient world.
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ACHAEA, Patrae. Divus Augustus. Died AD 14. Æ As (26mm, 10.00 g, 1h). Radiate head left / Pontiff driving yoke of oxen left, plowing pomerium. BCD Peloponnesos 540; RPC I 1253. Fine, red-brown patina.From the J. Cohen Collection. Ex Naville Numismatics 14 (4 December 2015), lot 205.A note from the collector: This collection of Peloponnesian coins was born from my personal interest in ancient Greek history and inspired primarily by the BCD sales. The collection was formed as a study of the varying coinage types produced through the ruling cycles of the Peloponnese. Initial focus of the collection was on Sparta, the coinage produced under Roman rule and issues produced bearing the iconography of the Achaean League. Given the less than amicable relationship between the League and Sparta, this area proved highly interesting to collect. The initial phase of collecting Sparta/Lacedaemon pieces set the groundwork for the evolution of the collection. The collection was then expanded to Sparta's immediate neighbor in Messene and then to the entire Peloponnese. As I moved through the wider Peloponnesian regions I aimed, where possible, to collect an example of Achaean League coinage of the respective City States, examples of the Greek Imperial coinage and finally, Roman Provincial coinage. The goal being to develop a snapshot of the evolution of coins issued within the Peloponnese. Collecting in this way allowed for a timeline of both political and artistic change throughout the Peloponnese to be mapped out. The uniform coinage, both in silver and bronze of the Achaean league can be compared against the unique iconography of the corresponding Imperial issues and the later, highly stylized Roman issues. From a historical perspective, the evolution and membership of the League as well as the wars within the region can also be viewed through the issuing of coinage.Numismatically, the primary goals of this collection have been broadly achieved by focusing on the smaller issues of the City States within the Peloponnese, no large silver issues beyond the enigmatic Tetradrachms have representation within the collection. The product of my labors is what I believe to be a highly diverse, interesting and accessible group of coins which provides an insight into one of the most interesting periods and regions of the Ancient world.
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ACHAEA, Patrae. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Assarion (20mm, 4.71 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 214-215. Laureate head right / Aretmis Laphria standing facing, head right, leaning on bow set on low altar; to left ar feet, dog standing right. BCD Peloponnesos 577.2 (this coin). Fine, brown surfaces, some roughness.From the J. Cohen Collection. Ex Auctiones 41 (18 October 2015), lot 46.A note from the collector: This collection of Peloponnesian coins was born from my personal interest in ancient Greek history and inspired primarily by the BCD sales. The collection was formed as a study of the varying coinage types produced through the ruling cycles of the Peloponnese. Initial focus of the collection was on Sparta, the coinage produced under Roman rule and issues produced bearing the iconography of the Achaean League. Given the less than amicable relationship between the League and Sparta, this area proved highly interesting to collect. The initial phase of collecting Sparta/Lacedaemon pieces set the groundwork for the evolution of the collection. The collection was then expanded to Sparta's immediate neighbor in Messene and then to the entire Peloponnese. As I moved through the wider Peloponnesian regions I aimed, where possible, to collect an example of Achaean League coinage of the respective City States, examples of the Greek Imperial coinage and finally, Roman Provincial coinage. The goal being to develop a snapshot of the evolution of coins issued within the Peloponnese. Collecting in this way allowed for a timeline of both political and artistic change throughout the Peloponnese to be mapped out. The uniform coinage, both in silver and bronze of the Achaean league can be compared against the unique iconography of the corresponding Imperial issues and the later, highly stylized Roman issues. From a historical perspective, the evolution and membership of the League as well as the wars within the region can also be viewed through the issuing of coinage.Numismatically, the primary goals of this collection have been broadly achieved by focusing on the smaller issues of the City States within the Peloponnese, no large silver issues beyond the enigmatic Tetradrachms have representation within the collection. The product of my labors is what I believe to be a highly diverse, interesting and accessible group of coins which provides an insight into one of the most interesting periods and regions of the Ancient world.
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MESSENIA, Colone. Geta. As Caesar, AD 198-209. Æ Assarion (20mm, 3.29 g, 8h). Struck circa AD 198-205. Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Distyle temple containing uncertain figure standing facing. BCD Peloponnesos 777.6 = NCP p. 163 (pl. GG, XXII; same obv. die). Near VF, dark green patina, some deposits and roughness. Extremely rare.From the J. Cohen Collection. Ex J.S. Wagner Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 349 (22 April 2015), lot 233.A note from the collector: This collection of Peloponnesian coins was born from my personal interest in ancient Greek history and inspired primarily by the BCD sales. The collection was formed as a study of the varying coinage types produced through the ruling cycles of the Peloponnese. Initial focus of the collection was on Sparta, the coinage produced under Roman rule and issues produced bearing the iconography of the Achaean League. Given the less than amicable relationship between the League and Sparta, this area proved highly interesting to collect. The initial phase of collecting Sparta/Lacedaemon pieces set the groundwork for the evolution of the collection. The collection was then expanded to Sparta's immediate neighbor in Messene and then to the entire Peloponnese. As I moved through the wider Peloponnesian regions I aimed, where possible, to collect an example of Achaean League coinage of the respective City States, examples of the Greek Imperial coinage and finally, Roman Provincial coinage. The goal being to develop a snapshot of the evolution of coins issued within the Peloponnese. Collecting in this way allowed for a timeline of both political and artistic change throughout the Peloponnese to be mapped out. The uniform coinage, both in silver and bronze of the Achaean league can be compared against the unique iconography of the corresponding Imperial issues and the later, highly stylized Roman issues. From a historical perspective, the evolution and membership of the League as well as the wars within the region can also be viewed through the issuing of coinage.Numismatically, the primary goals of this collection have been broadly achieved by focusing on the smaller issues of the City States within the Peloponnese, no large silver issues beyond the enigmatic Tetradrachms have representation within the collection. The product of my labors is what I believe to be a highly diverse, interesting and accessible group of coins which provides an insight into one of the most interesting periods and regions of the Ancient world.
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MESSENIA, Cyparissa. Plautilla. Augusta, AD 202-205. Æ Assarion (22mm, 3.98 g, 5h). Draped bust right / Athena standing left, holding phiale and spear. BCD Peloponnesos 800-1. VF, dark brown patina, light earthen deposits. Overstruck on an uncertain undertype. Broken, but complete.From the J. Cohen Collection. Ex J.S. Wagner Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 349 (22 April 2015), lot 235 (since broken).A note from the collector: This collection of Peloponnesian coins was born from my personal interest in ancient Greek history and inspired primarily by the BCD sales. The collection was formed as a study of the varying coinage types produced through the ruling cycles of the Peloponnese. Initial focus of the collection was on Sparta, the coinage produced under Roman rule and issues produced bearing the iconography of the Achaean League. Given the less than amicable relationship between the League and Sparta, this area proved highly interesting to collect. The initial phase of collecting Sparta/Lacedaemon pieces set the groundwork for the evolution of the collection. The collection was then expanded to Sparta's immediate neighbor in Messene and then to the entire Peloponnese. As I moved through the wider Peloponnesian regions I aimed, where possible, to collect an example of Achaean League coinage of the respective City States, examples of the Greek Imperial coinage and finally, Roman Provincial coinage. The goal being to develop a snapshot of the evolution of coins issued within the Peloponnese. Collecting in this way allowed for a timeline of both political and artistic change throughout the Peloponnese to be mapped out. The uniform coinage, both in silver and bronze of the Achaean league can be compared against the unique iconography of the corresponding Imperial issues and the later, highly stylized Roman issues. From a historical perspective, the evolution and membership of the League as well as the wars within the region can also be viewed through the issuing of coinage.Numismatically, the primary goals of this collection have been broadly achieved by focusing on the smaller issues of the City States within the Peloponnese, no large silver issues beyond the enigmatic Tetradrachms have representation within the collection. The product of my labors is what I believe to be a highly diverse, interesting and accessible group of coins which provides an insight into one of the most interesting periods and regions of the Ancient world.
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MESSENIA, Cyparissa. Geta. As Caesar, AD 198-209. Æ Assarion (21mm, 4.17 g, 7h). Struck circa AD 198-205. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Minerva standing left, holding phiale and spear; shield to right. BCD Peloponnesos 802 (same dies). VF, earthen brown patina, minor roughness. Rare.From the J. Cohen Collection. Ex J.S. Wagner Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 349 (22 April 2015), lot 236.A note from the collector: This collection of Peloponnesian coins was born from my personal interest in ancient Greek history and inspired primarily by the BCD sales. The collection was formed as a study of the varying coinage types produced through the ruling cycles of the Peloponnese. Initial focus of the collection was on Sparta, the coinage produced under Roman rule and issues produced bearing the iconography of the Achaean League. Given the less than amicable relationship between the League and Sparta, this area proved highly interesting to collect. The initial phase of collecting Sparta/Lacedaemon pieces set the groundwork for the evolution of the collection. The collection was then expanded to Sparta's immediate neighbor in Messene and then to the entire Peloponnese. As I moved through the wider Peloponnesian regions I aimed, where possible, to collect an example of Achaean League coinage of the respective City States, examples of the Greek Imperial coinage and finally, Roman Provincial coinage. The goal being to develop a snapshot of the evolution of coins issued within the Peloponnese. Collecting in this way allowed for a timeline of both political and artistic change throughout the Peloponnese to be mapped out. The uniform coinage, both in silver and bronze of the Achaean league can be compared against the unique iconography of the corresponding Imperial issues and the later, highly stylized Roman issues. From a historical perspective, the evolution and membership of the League as well as the wars within the region can also be viewed through the issuing of coinage.Numismatically, the primary goals of this collection have been broadly achieved by focusing on the smaller issues of the City States within the Peloponnese, no large silver issues beyond the enigmatic Tetradrachms have representation within the collection. The product of my labors is what I believe to be a highly diverse, interesting and accessible group of coins which provides an insight into one of the most interesting periods and regions of the Ancient world.
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MESSENIA, Mothone. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Assarion (23mm, 4.63 g, 11h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Athena standing left, holding phiale and spear. BCD Peloponnesos –; BCD Peloponnesos II 2824 (same obv. die); CNG E-369, lot 388. VF, attractive earthen green patina.From the J. Cohen Collection.A note from the collector: This collection of Peloponnesian coins was born from my personal interest in ancient Greek history and inspired primarily by the BCD sales. The collection was formed as a study of the varying coinage types produced through the ruling cycles of the Peloponnese. Initial focus of the collection was on Sparta, the coinage produced under Roman rule and issues produced bearing the iconography of the Achaean League. Given the less than amicable relationship between the League and Sparta, this area proved highly interesting to collect. The initial phase of collecting Sparta/Lacedaemon pieces set the groundwork for the evolution of the collection. The collection was then expanded to Sparta's immediate neighbor in Messene and then to the entire Peloponnese. As I moved through the wider Peloponnesian regions I aimed, where possible, to collect an example of Achaean League coinage of the respective City States, examples of the Greek Imperial coinage and finally, Roman Provincial coinage. The goal being to develop a snapshot of the evolution of coins issued within the Peloponnese. Collecting in this way allowed for a timeline of both political and artistic change throughout the Peloponnese to be mapped out. The uniform coinage, both in silver and bronze of the Achaean league can be compared against the unique iconography of the corresponding Imperial issues and the later, highly stylized Roman issues. From a historical perspective, the evolution and membership of the League as well as the wars within the region can also be viewed through the issuing of coinage.Numismatically, the primary goals of this collection have been broadly achieved by focusing on the smaller issues of the City States within the Peloponnese, no large silver issues beyond the enigmatic Tetradrachms have representation within the collection. The product of my labors is what I believe to be a highly diverse, interesting and accessible group of coins which provides an insight into one of the most interesting periods and regions of the Ancient world.