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152-145 BC, Alexander I “Balas”
152-145 BC, Alexander I “Balas”. XF silver tetradrachm. This is truly an exceptional coin featuring a sculpted, stunning strike of Alexander I and an equally strong reverse showing a seated Zeus. This is one of the best portraits we’ve seen among the Greek Seleucid Kingdom coins (present-day Syria). Compare with other available sales. This is a must-buy coin.
1695 D France ½ silver Ecu
1695 D France ½ silver Ecu NGC AU 55 Louis 14th “The Sun King” The portrait is of an older Louie and a hard-to-find coin in this almost uncirculated condition. Louie 14th was France’s longest ruling king and builder of the famed Versailles palace. This ½ Ecu is a perfect must-have piece for the collector of Europe’s most prominent historical kings.
Early 3rd Century BC, Caria Island of Rhodes
Early 3rd Century BC, Caria Island of Rhodes silver Didrachm Choice XF, 5/3. The obverse features the Greek sun god Helios and a rose in bloom on the reverse. This rare specimen is a superb example of this variety of Greek coins and was given a Fine Style rating by NGC.
485 465 BC Sicily Syracuse AR Tetradrachm
485 465 BC Sicily Syracuse AR Tetradrachm NGC Certified XF
Excellent details and lightly toned.
Offered by Iconic Coins & Collectibles at a reduced price.
1913 Peso Mexico The Caballito The Horse Crown
1913 Peso Mexico The Caballito The Horse Crown NGC Certified MS 61 Ancient Coins. This is a nice Mexican piece with Liberty riding the horse. Offered by Iconic Coins & Collectibles at a
reduced price.
96-98 AD Nerva AE As Roman Empire
96-98 AD Nerva AE As Roman Empire (10.78g) very rare Nerva
AU, strike 4 of 5, Surface 3 of 5. Nice portrait of the emperor. Offered by Iconic Coins & Collectibles at a reduced price.
226-223 BC Seleucus III Ceraunos Seleucid Kingdom
This beautiful sculptural portrait of Seleucus III is the height of Greek art. His having rules for only two years, there are few such coins extant in this condition, XF 5/4. The reverse features a seated Apollo on Omphalus. Reduced price from Iconic Coins.
1745 Great Britain ½ Crown Roses
This stately coin features George II facing left and the reverse a cruciform of shields representing Ireland, Scotland, England and France. The Half-Crown is 32mm (14.83 grams) 0.925 Silver and the legend GEORGIUS II·DEI· GRATIA encircles the Draped bust of King GEORGE II left, legend around.
129-125 BC Demetrius II Seleucid Kingdom
1708 E Queen Anne Half Crown England NGC Certified XF 45
This coin is rare among the Seleucid tetradrachms of the Hellenistic Kings who ruled what is now Syria to Afghanistan. His reigns were short, 145-138 BC and 129-125 BC which perhaps is behind the scarcity of coins with his likeness. He had the title Nicator which in Greek means Victor. A darkly toned coin with a detailed image of an enthroned Zeus on the reverse. Choice XF 4/2
1708 E Queen Anne Half Crown England XF 45
1708 E Queen Anne Half Crown England NGC Certified XF 45
In this condition this coin is valued at $1575 by NGC. Offered by Iconic Coins & Collectibles at a reduced price.
340 300 BC AR Didrachm Lucania Velia Choice VF Ancient Coins
Obverse helmeted Athena facing left; reverse, lion feeding on a ram’s head left. Signed by famous engraver of that time Kleudoros c 334 – 300 BC, his initials appearing below lion in exergue. Assigned 4/4 FINE STYLE by NGC. Extremely Rare Coin.
1689 2/3 Thaler Brandenburg Friedrich III
This standard circulation coin 16.5 g and 38 mm, often called the Gulden, Is a lightly circulated specimen. A lovely piece for the collector of German States coins. Rare in this condition.
References: KM 557; v.Schr.166; Dav.273
AD 69-79 AR Denarius Vespasian Imperial NGC Certified Ch XF
Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.18 g, 6h). Ephesus mint. Struck AD 71. Laureate head right / Concordia (or Ceres?) seated left, holding two grain ears, poppy, and cornucopia. darkly toned, Choice XF, strike 4/5, surface 4/5.
References: RIC II.1 1428; RPC II 830; RSC 67.
Great Britain AR 1834 Half Crown NGC Certified XF 45
For the collector of British coins, here is a lovely example
of a half crown of William IV and coat of arms on the reverse. William IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837. The third son of George III, William succeeded his elder brother George IV, becoming the last king and penultimate monarch of Britain's House of Hanover.
340 330 BC AR Stater Lucania, Metapontum NGC Certified VF
AR Nomos or stater, c. 340-330 BC, 8.44g (20mm, 2).
Helmeted head of the founder Leucippos r. with ethnic (AMI) behind / Ear of barley on the reverse.
References: Johnston B4.3. SNG Copenhagen 1214. HN Italy 1577
1812 AR USA half dollar with capped Liberty NGC Certified XF 45
The bust of Liberty, facing left wearing a cap, which is referred to as a Phrygian or Freedom Cap, a symbol of the American Revolutionary War. Liberty’s hair is curling and flowing gently downwards, and a small part of her dress can be seen just below the neck. There are seven stars in front and six additional stars behind, representing the original thirteen states in the Union.
The headband carries the inscription LIBERTY, and the date, slightly curved, is seen beneath the portrait.
The American Bald Eagle, with wings spread and a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its claws. A scroll above the eagle includes the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM.
Old cabinet toned, pleasing appearance.
1927 A Germany AR 3 Mark Nordhausen NGC Certified MS65
The obverse features a large 3. Nordhausen city, Thuringia Land (state), central Germany. It lies on the Zorge River, at the southern slopes of the Harz Mountains, in the fertile lowland known as the Goldene Aue (“Golden Meadow”). Henry I or his father Count Otto the Illustrious built Nordhausen Castle around the year 910. In 919 Henry was crowned King of the East Frankish Empire. In 927 Henry I bequeathed Nordhausen and other places to his wife Mathilde as a “Wittum” (widow’s gift). He repeated and supplemented his donation in the “Quedlinburg House Rules” of 929. As the site of a royal castle near the older Frankish settlement of Northusen (Nordhusa), it was made a free imperial city in 1290 and accepted the Protestant Reformation in 1522. It lost its independence in 1802, when it was annexed by Prussia, forming part of Prussian Saxony until 1945.
Reference: KM number 52
246 225 BC AR Tetradrachm Seleucus II NGC Certified Choice XF
246 225 BC AR Tetradrachm Seleucus II, Seleucid Empire
NGC Certified Choice XF Ancient Coins
SELEUCID KINGDOM. Seleucus II Callinicus (246-225 BC)
AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.91.00 gm)
Surface 4/5 - Strike 3/5
Obverse: Diademed head of Seleucus II right, diadem ties falling straight behind; dotted border / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΣΕΛ-ΕΥΚΟΥ
Reverse: Apollo, nude, standing left, examining arrow in right hand, resting left elbow on tall sacrificial tripod; HΔ monogram in inner left field; MP monogram in outer right field.
References: SC 689.4; WSM 996; HGC 9, 303p. 17.10g, 30mm, 12h..
162 150 BC AR Demetrius I Seleucid Kingdom NGC Certified XF
SELEUCID EMPIRE. Demetrios I Soter. 162-150 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.68 g, 12h). Soloi mint. Struck circa 155/4-150 BC
Obverse: Hellenistic Diademed head right within laurel wreath / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY,
(King Demetrios the Savior)
Reverse: Tyche, holding baton in extended right hand and cradling cornucopia in left arm, seated left on cippus supported by winged Tritoness right.
High relief strike 5 and good surface of 4.
A very rare coin.
References: SC 1635; SMA 83
1422-1430 Four Pence Henry VI of England NGC Certified XF
Henry VI was King of England from 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471,
and disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453.
The obverse features a crowned facing portrait, annulets at neck, Latin legend around.
Latin lettering: hEnRIC'xDI'xGRA'xREX AnGL'xZ'xFRAnC
Unabridged legend: Henricus Dei Gratia Rex Angliae Et Franciae
Translation: Henry by the Grace of God King of England and France
The reverse features a Long cross with pellets in angles, annulets linking pellets in two opposing angles, legend around in two circles.
Latin lettering: POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM
VIL LAx CALI SIEx
Unabridged legend: Posui Deum Adiutorem Meum,
translation: I have made God my helper
Mint: Calais