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Attic Tetradrachm with Athena and Owl (454–404 BC)
The Attic tetradrachm with the owl motif was minted in Athens between 454 and 404 BC and ranks among the most famous silver coins of antiquity. The obverse shows the head of the goddess Athena, patron of the city and symbol of wisdom and strategy. On the reverse, her sacred owl appears beside an olive branch and a crescent, with the letters “ΑΘΕ” indicating its Athenian origin. These coins played a central role in the trade of the Delian League and reflect the cultural and economic power of classical Athens. The saying “carrying owls to Athens” still recalls their abundance in antiquity.
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Thessalian League – Silver Stater with Zeus and Athena Itonia (late 2nd–mid 1st century BC)
This stater of the Thessalian League was minted between the late 2nd and mid-1st century BC under the magistrates Sosibios and Simy…. The obverse shows the head of Zeus crowned with a double oak wreath, symbol of his authority and divine power. On the reverse, Athena Itonia strides forward, raising a spear in her right hand while holding a shield on her left arm; a bee appears as a control mark. These coins reflect the autonomy and cohesion of the Thessalian League during the late Hellenistic period.
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Solidus of Theodosius II, Constantinople
Gold solidus of the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius II (AD 408–450), minted in Constantinople. (Gold, 20 mm, 4.42 g, 12 h) Obverse: Bust of Theodosius II with pearl diadem, cuirass, and paludamentum, facing right. Inscription: "D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG". Reverse: Victory standing left, holding a long cross and globe. Inscription: "VICTORIA AVGGG" with "CONOB" in exergue.
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Arabia, Bostra (?). Trajan (AD 98–117). Tridrachm, Rome, AD 111.
Obverse: AYTOKP KAIC TPAIANOC CЄB ΓЄPM ΔAK – Laureate bust of Trajan to right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Reverse: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞ ΥΠΑΤ Є – Arabia standing facing, head turned left, holding branch in right hand and bundle of cinnamon sticks in left; behind, a camel standing left. References: Ganschow X12b; Metcalf 2; RPC III 4051; Sydenham 182.
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Greek Silver Drachm – Istros (Moesia), ca. 313–280 BC
This silver drachm comes from the Greek colony of Istros on the western coast of the Black Sea (modern Romania) and was struck between 313 and 280 BC. It represents a classic example of the early colonial coinage of the region. Obverse: Two youthful heads (possibly Dioscuri or river gods) back-to-back, facing left and right. Reverse: Sea eagle with outstretched wings clutching a dolphin; legend ΙΣΤΡΙΗ.
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Hadrian (AD 117–138). Silver Denarius
Obv.: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG – Laureate head of Hadrian right. Rev.: FORTUNAE REDVCI – Fortuna standing left, holding rudder set on globe and cornucopia. Hadrian (117–138) was one of the most prominent emperors of the Adoptive dynasty. He consolidated the empire’s frontiers, traveled extensively throughout the provinces, and commissioned great constructions such as Hadrian’s Wall in Britain. The reverse legend Fortunae Reduci refers to his many journeys and the divine wish for a safe return.
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Hadrian (AD 117–138), AR Denarius, Rome, AD 125–128,
Obverse: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS – laureate head of Hadrian right. Reverse: COS III – Pietas seated left, right hand drawing her veil; left hand resting in her lap. Trajan’s successor, Hadrian was the Empire’s great “travelling emperor,” favoring consolidation over conquest. He strengthened frontiers such as Hadrian’s Wall in Britain and sponsored major building projects in Rome (the Pantheon, Villa Adriana). His otherwise steady reign was shaken by the Bar Kokhba Revolt in Judea.
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Roman Republic – 3 × As, after 211 BC, Rome
This lot includes three bronze asses struck after the major currency reform of the Roman Republic around 211 BC. The obverse depicts the bearded, laureate double head of Janus, symbolizing beginnings and endings as well as stability and order within the Republic. On the reverse appears the prow of a ship facing right, an emblem of Rome’s naval strength during the Punic Wars; the value mark “I” is shown above and on the obverse, with “ROMA” inscribed below the prow. These coins reflect Rome’s rise as the dominant Mediterranean power and stand as impressive witnesses of Republican coinage.
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Roman Republic – As, after 211 BC, Rome
Obv.: Bearded, laureate double head of Janus; value mark “I” above. Rev.: Prow of a ship to the right; value mark “I” above, inscription “ROMA” below. Reference: Crawford 56/2. This coin was issued after the major monetary reform of the Roman Republic around 211 BC, which introduced a reduced weight standard for the As. The double head of Janus on the obverse symbolizes transitions and duality—fitting imagery for a republic rooted in order and continuity. The reverse features a ship’s prow, representing Rome’s naval power during the Punic Wars.
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Uncertain Roman Provincial Bronze (AE16, 4 g), 2nd century AD, two heads right
This small provincial bronze belongs to the numerous local issues of the Eastern Roman provinces. Such coins often show the emperor together with another family member or ruler, accompanied by Greek inscriptions.
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Gordian III Silver Antoninianus (239–240 AD)
Legend: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG → “Emperor Gordian, the Pious, the Blessed, Augustus” Description: Bust of Gordian III facing right, wearing a radiate crown, draped and cuirassed. The radiate crown identifies the coin as an antoninianus, a denomination valued at twice the denarius. Legend: FORTVNA REDVX → “Returning Fortuna” or “Fortuna who ensures a safe return” Description: Fortuna, the goddess of fate and luck, is seated left on a throne. In her right hand she holds a rudder, symbolising control over destiny and safe return. In her left hand she carries a cornucopia, symbolising prosperity and abundance. Beneath the throne appears a wheel, another attribute of Fortuna, representing the ever-changing nature of fortune. The FORTVNA REDVX type was frequently struck when the emperor or his troops returned safely from a journey or military campaign. Under Gordian III, this type likely relates to preparations for the Persian War against the Sassanian Empire around AD 242. Fortuna here represents divine protection for the emperor and the empire. Gordian III (AD 225–244) ascended the throne at just 13 years old, becoming the youngest sole ruler in Roman history. Grandson of Gordian I, he ruled after the “Year of the Six Emperors” in AD 238. His reign was marked by internal stabilisation and military campaigns against the Persians. He died young, aged 19, under disputed circumstances — either in battle or through a plot by his praetorian prefect Philip the Arab.
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Denarius of Diva Faustina Senior (d. 140/141 AD)
This Roman silver denarius was issued in honor of Faustina the Elder, wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius, after her death. She was deified by the Senate (Diva), and her coinage served as imperial propaganda to emphasize her divine status and reinforce the legitimacy of the Antonine dynasty. Obverse (Avers): Bust of Faustina Senior with elaborately arranged hair, facing right. Inscription: DIVA FAVSTINA Reverse (Revers): Standing female deity (likely Aeternitas) holding a scepter and raising her hand. Inscription: AETERNITAS – symbolizing the immortality and deification of the empress.
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