My choice with outstanding patina.
Sicily, Syracuse. Struck under Hiketas, circa 287-278 BC . Laureate head of Zeus Hellanios facing right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. CNS II. 167-168. HGC II 1449. ( I do apologize for my poor skills, coin better in hand).
I also was after Roman provincial and won the very rare coin with two wrestlers for what I considered a very reasonable price, no photo available yet. I also done well with the Milavic sale at Nomos are prices a little depressed ?.
I also was after Roman provincial and won the very rare coin with two wrestlers for what I considered a very reasonable price, no photo available yet. I also done well with the Milavic sale at Nomos are prices a little depressed ?.
Best I can do is 36mm Gordian III.
Cilicia, Tarus, 36mm, 24.2g. Bust right holding shield and spear / Selene-Hecate driving biga drawn by hump backed bulls. RPC VII.2 3102.
Recent arrival from the Milavic sale at Nomos.
Thrace, Phillippopolis. Caracalla. Bust right/ Helios striding Right. 32mm, 17.3g. V.F.
Ex. Edward J. Waddell stock.
A very decorative poster published by the American ancient firm Dirty old coins. These posters mount and frame really well. They have produced another decorative poster of Roman emperors coins.