A. Postumius A.f. Sp.n. Albinus. 81 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (20mm, 3.68 g, 10h). Rome mint. Draped bust of Diana right, with bow and quiver over shoulder; bucranium above / Togate figure standing left on rock, holding aspergillum over head of ox standing right; lighted altar between them. Crawford 372/1; Sydenham 745; Postumia 7. VF, toned, a few light marks.From the Archer M. Huntington Collection, ANS 1001.1.12745.
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GERMANY, Sachsen-Albertinische Linie (Kurfürstentum und Herzogtum). Johann Friedrich I der Großmütige (the Magnanimous). 1532-1547. AR Medal (41.5mm, 22.07 g, 12h). Schmalkaldik League. By Wolf Milicz. Dated 1536 (in Roman numerals, though a later cast). CONIPAFRAIT WRA IOAN FRIDERICI ELECTORIS DVCIS SAXONIAE MDXXXVI, mantled and collared bust facing slightly right / NON FRVSTRA CLADIVM CESTAT NAM DEI MINISTER EST VLTOR AD IR, soldier standing before three ornately plumed mounted knights; four fallen soldiers on ground. Katz 270. VF, toned, fields lightly chased.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection, purchased from H. Betts, May 1985.
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CYPRUS, Salamis. Nikokreon. Circa 331-310 BC. Æ Half Unit (15.5mm, 3.96 g, 6h). In the types of Alexander III of Macedon. Struck circa 323-317 BC. Macedonian shield, facing gorgoneion on boss / Plumed helmet; B A flanking, kerykeion to lower left. Zapiti & Michaelidou p. 116–7, 5–7 var. (monogram to lower right); Price 3158. Good VF, black-green patina.Ex CNG Inventory 997354 (February 2015); Elwood Rafn Collection.
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CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 302-280 BC. AR Drachm (15.5mm, 3.19 g, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet decorated with Skylla throwing stone / Owl standing right, head facing; to right, club above ZO[P]. Vlasto 1054–7; HN Italy 975. VF, toned.
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Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.99 g, 3h). North Italian mint. Diademed head of Pietas right; before, stork right / Elephant walking left. Crawford 374/1; Sydenham 750; Caecilia 43. Good VF, toned, some very light deposits.From the Archer M. Huntington Collection, ANS 1001.1.24878.
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GERMANY, Pfalz-Neuburg (Herzogtum). Philipp der Streitbare. 1522-1548. Æ Medal (52mm, 76.16 g, 12h). By Kardinal Albrecht(?). Dually dated 1535 and 1541 (in Roman numerals, though a later cast). TE AMO VT PRPRIAM ANIMAM AN M D XLI, mantled bust right, wearing cap and collar / PHILIPS VON GOTS GNADEN PFALCZGRAF B REIN HERZOG I NIDERN V OBERN BAIRN, collared coat-of-arms surmounted by two ornately plumed helmets; NICHTS VNVER SVCHT and 1535 above. Habich 1840. VF, brassy brown surfaces, with attached loop.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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CYPRUS, Salamis. Nikokreon. Circa 331-310 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 16.85 g, 12h). In the name of Philip III of Macedon, the types of Alexander III. Struck circa 323-317 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; rudder in left field. Cf. Zapiti & Michaelidou 29; Price P129; Newell, Some 13. Fine, toned, a few light scratches, banker's mark on obverse.From the collection of Dr. Will Gordon.
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CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 280 BC. AR Nomos (20.5mm, 7.73 g, 1h). Youth on horseback right, crowning horse; ΣA to left, APE/ΘΩN in two lines below / Phalanthos, holding tripod, astride dolphin left; CAΣ below. Vlasto 666–7; HN Italy 957. VF, toned, test cut and small flan flaw on reverse.
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Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.88 g, 2h). North Italian mint. Diademed head of Pietas right; to right, stork standing right / Capis and lituus within laurel wreath. Crawford 374/2; Sydenham 751; Caecilia 44. VF, toned.From the Archer M. Huntington Collection, ANS 1001.1.24798.
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GERMANY, Worms (Stadt). Peter Anton von Clapis, canon and humanist. 1440-1512. Cast AR Medal (30.5mm, 10.16 g, 12h). By Barthel Beham. Dated 1536. PETRVS DE CLAPIS I DOCTOR ETAT' A LVI, draped bust right, wearing cap / NOSSE TE IPSVM CONFLABAT A 1536, coat-of-arms surmounted by elaborately plumed helm. Habich 1350. Good VF, toned, chased.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection, purchased from Carl Subak, July 1985.
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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. As satrap, 321-315 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.06 g, 1h). In the name of Philip III of Macedon, types of Alexander III. Uncertain Mint 6A (in Babylonia). Struck circa 320-315 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; monograms in left field and below throne. SC Ad39.3; Taylor 20–8 (obv. die A13); Price P162 (Marathos); HGC 9, 11a. Near VF, toned, field marks, a couple light scratches on obverse.From the collection of Dr. Will Gordon.
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L. Procilius. 80 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (20mm, 3.78 g, 12h). Rome mint. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat-skin headdress / Juno Sospita driving galloping biga right, hurling spear and holding shield and reins; serpent erect below. Crawford 379/2; Sydenham 772; Procilia 2. VF, toned, old scratches on Juno's cheek.From the Douglas O. Rosenberg Collection. Ex Demetrios Armounta Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 325, 23 April 2014), lot 517; A. Lynn Collection (purchased privately from Freeman & Sear).
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GERMANY(?). Gilt Cast AR Medal (35mm, 15.76 g, 6h). Satirical Anti-Catholic issue. Cast late 16th century. ECCLESIA PERVERSA TENET FACIEO DIABOLI, head of Pope left, wearing Papal tiara, inverting to head of Satan right, with sow's ear and horn / STVLTI ALIQVANDO SAPIENTES, head of a Cardinal left, wearing gallero, inverting to head of a jester right, wearing fool's cap. Mitchiner, Jetons 3026. Fine.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. 312-281 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.56 g, 1h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Babylon I mint. Struck circa 311-300 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right, griffin on helmet / Nike standing right, holding wreath and cradling stylis; H in left field, monogram in wreath below left wing. SC 81.7 var. (serpent on helmet, different position of control marks); Price 3707 var. (same); HGC 9, 3a; Rauch 92, 1054 (same dies). EF, lustrous, die shift on obverse.
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C. Poblicius Q.f. 80 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.94 g, 7h). Rome mint. Helmeted and draped bust of Roma right; [letter not visible] above / Hercules standing left, strangling Nemean Lion; club at his feet, [letter not visible] above bow and arrows to left. Crawford 380/1; Sydenham 768; Poblicia 9. VF, toned, struck off center on both sides, minor porosity.From the Archer M. Huntington Collection, ANS 1001.1.12645.
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LOW COUNTRIES, Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden (Dutch Republic). Philip van Hohenlohe-Neuenstein, general. 1550-1606. AR Medal (42mm, 23.32 g, 12h). Dated 1604 (though a later cast). PHILIPS GRAVE VON HOENL VND GERR ZVLANGENR BARO/ Z LISE LEVT GEN VBER HOLL SEEL VND WESTER, draped and cuirassed bust right, wearing elaborate ruff / EHRE GIBT GOTT, coat-of-arms surmounted by two ornately plumed helmets; 16 04 below. Van Loon II 23; Albrecht 15b. VF, toned, with suspension loop.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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Nerva. AD 96-98. Æ Dupondius (28mm, 11.50 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 96. Radiate head right / Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia. RIC II 61. VF, green patina, a few cleaning marks.From the Archer M. Huntington Collection, ANS 1001.1.12247.
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