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Greece (ancient) - Sasanian Empire,Hormazd IV, AD.

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Greece (ancient) - Sasanian Empire,Khusru I. AR DrachmAD

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Sasanian Empire - AR Drachm, Ohrmazd (Hormizd) IV, AD

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Ancient Greece - Parthian Empire - Phraates IV, Tetradrachm

Parthian Empire - Phraates IV, Tetradrachm Seleucia, 38-2 BCSilverWeight: 14.7 gDiameter: 30 mmShipped by registered post.See photos for a good impression. Read More

Ancient Greece – Thrace Koson Gold stater, after AD 50

Click here to view this lot Thrace Koson Gold stater Gold stater, after AD 50Obverse: Brutus standing between two lictors (Crawf. ; Syd. 906: AR denarius, 54 BC M. Junius Brutus)Reverse: Eagle holding wreath in claws (AR denarius, 73 or BC, Q. Pomponius Rufus)Ref.: Ref.: O. Iliescu, ‘Sur les monnaies d’or à la légende ??SO?’, QT ; RPC I ; BMC Thrace p. ; BMCRR II p. .... of Marcus Iunius Brutus, who murdered his powerful benefactor Julius Caesar in 44 BC to save the threatened Roman Republic. Afterwards, he fled to Koson, King of Thrace. Based on the Roman denarius, this incredibly finely minted gold stater was created there. It depicts two public servants (lictors) carrying bundles of rods (fasces), who flank the regent. After being defeated by Caesar’s political heirs, Mark Anthony and Octavian, Brutus took his own tragic life.See pictures. Click here to visit Catawiki Read More

Ancient Greece – Thrace Koson Gold stater, after AD 50

Thrace Koson Gold stater Gold stater, after AD 50Obverse: Brutus standing between two lictors (Crawf. ; Syd. 906: AR denarius, 54 BC M. Junius Brutus)Reverse: Eagle holding wreath in claws (AR denarius, 73 or BC, Q. Pomponius Rufus)Ref.: Ref.: O. Iliescu, ‘Sur les monnaies d’or à la légende ??SO?’, QT ; RPC I ; BMC Thrace p. ; BMCRR II p. .... of Marcus Iunius Brutus, who murdered his powerful benefactor Julius Caesar in 44 BC to save the threatened Roman Republic. Afterwards, he fled to Koson, King of Thrace. Based on the Roman denarius, this incredibly finely minted gold stater was created there. It depicts two public servants (lictors) carrying bundles of rods (fasces), who flank the regent. After being defeated by Caesar’s political heirs, Mark Anthony and Octavian, Brutus took his own tragic life.See pictures. Read More

  SASANIAN EMPIRE,4th - 7th CENTURY AD,

GAZE :  SASANIAN EMPIRE, 4th - 7th CENTURY AD,  HEMATITE SEAL STAMP, GAZELLE TO LEFT, 16 mm x 17 mm, VERY GOOD CONDITION. REGISTERED

Sasanian Empire, drachma of Peroz (AD ) (P555)

Sasanian kings, Peroz (), drachma AD . AR (4.18 g, 27 mm). Gorgeously decorated bust facing right, Peroz with earrings and winged crown with globe and moon. Reverse: Fire altar with ribbons, two guards beside it, moon and star above it. Around the time of the rise of the Sassanids, the Roman Empire was the dominant power in the Middle East, Iran was on the eastern periphery of Roman power. The Sassanids continued the Roman-Parthian wars. Around 241, Shapur began to invade Roman areas. He conquered Syria, Armenia, and cities in Mesopotamia. The Roman emperor Gordianus III engaged in a failed attempt to win back Syria in 243. His successor, Valerianus I, drove Shapur out of Syria in 260, but at Edessa, the emperor, who had come over with a small delegation to negotiate, fell into the hands of Shapur alive. The 65 years old Valerianus suffered the most terrible humiliations for weeks or months,before being eventually executed and exhibited as a stuffed trophy in the royal palace.After his victory, Shapur invadedSyria again, but this time he was defeated by Callistus "Ballista", who was nominated by Gallienus, son and successor of Valerianus. The retreating Persian army was attacked again and in the back by Odaenathus, King of Palmyra, who drove the Persians out and reconquered Mesopotamia. Read More

Sasanian Empire - AR Drachm, Hormazd IV(). AW

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Ancient East – China, Xin dynasty AD 9–25, Wang Mang AD

Click here to view this lot ChinaWestern Han dynasty, 207 BC to AD 9. Xin dynasty AD 9–25.Wang Mang AD 7–22.Spade – coin, mm, g (issued after AD 14)Obverse:PU and HO Reverse: blankLiterature: Hartill 9.30; Coole ; Mitch. ; Schjöth 148; Köhler Osbahr p See pictures.This item will be shipped insured. Click here to visit Catawiki Read More

Trajan, Ancient Roman Imperial, AD- Antioch -Ad-

ANCIENT ROMAN IMPERIAL - TRAJAN - ANTIOCH-AD-MEANDRUM - RIVER GOD BRONZE ADObv: AYT NER TRAIANOC KAIC GER DAKIK legend clockwise from top right, laureate head right. Rev: MAIANDROC ANTIOXEWN legend with river-god Maeandros reclining left, holding reed and cornucopia. grams. ConditionFine. Rare.PublishedSee Wildwinds.com (this coin).LiteratureRPC III ; Paris 149; Imhoof Flussgötter 285. Read More

Sasanian Empire, drachma of Hormizd V (AD )Ahwaz

Sasanian Empire Hormizd V AD AR drachma (33 mm, 4.04 g) AW (Ahwaz) dated year two. Crowned and armoured bust facing right, two stars above crescent moon, three stars in crescent moon around it; fire altar with servants and ribbon, star and crescent moon at each side of the altar, for crescent moons and stars around three dotted circles. Göble 230, Very Fine, some holes near the portrait. Around the time of the rise of the Sassanids, the Roman Empire was the dominant power in the Middle East, Iran was on the eastern periphery of Roman power. The Sassanids continued the Roman-Parthian wars. Around 241, Shapur I began to invade Roman areas. He conquered Syria, Armenia, and cities in Mesopotamia. The Roman emperor Gordianus III engaged in a failed attempt to win back Syria in 243. His successor, Valerianus I, drove Shapur out of Syria in 260, but at Edessa, the emperor, who had come over with a small delegation to negotiate, fell into the hands of Shapur alive. The 65 years old Valerianus suffered the most terrible humiliations for weeks or months,before being eventually executed and exhibited as a stuffed trophy in the royal palace.After his victory, Shapur invadedSyria again, but this time he was defeated by Callistus "Ballista", who was nominated by Gallienus, son and successor of Valerianus. The retreating Persian army was attacked again and in the back by Odaenathus, King of Palmyra, who drove the Persians out and reconquered Mesopotamia. Read More

Sasanian Empire, drachma of Kavad I (AD ) (P556)

Sasanian kings, Kavad I. Crowned bust facing right; fire altar with servants at each side (4.26 g, 29 mm).Around the time of the rise of the Sassanids, the Roman Empire was the dominant power in the Middle East, Iran was on the eastern periphery of Roman power. The Sassanids continued the Roman-Parthian wars. Around 241, Shapur began to invade Roman areas. He conquered Syria, Armenia, and cities in Mesopotamia. The Roman emperor Gordianus III engaged in a failed attempt to win back Syria in 243. His successor, Valerianus I, drove Shapur out of Syria in 260, but at Edessa, the emperor, who had come over with a small delegation to negotiate, fell into the hands of Shapur alive. The 65 years old Valerianus suffered the most terrible humiliations for weeks or months,before being eventually executed and exhibited as a stuffed trophy in the royal palace.After his victory, Shapur invadedSyria again, but this time he was defeated by Callistus "Ballista", who was nominated by Gallienus, son and successor of Valerianus. The retreating Persian army was attacked again and in the back by Odaenathus, King of Palmyra, who drove the Persians out and reconquered Mesopotamia. Read More

Sasanian Empire - AR Drachm, Husrav (Khosrau) II AD

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Sasanian Kingdom. Hormizd IV. A.D. . AR drachm

Sasanian Kingdom. Hormizd IV. A.D. . AR drachm (30,5 mm, 4.06g)See images for a proper impression. Read More

Sasanian Empire - Gold Dinar of Šabuhr (Shahpur) III (AD

Click here to view this lot Šabuhr (Shahpur) III. AD . AV Dinar (22mm, 7.34 g, 3h). Sind mint. Obv: Bust right, wearing flat-topped crown with korymbos; sri to right; pseudo-legend around Rev: Fire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames; flanked by two attendants, each wearing diadem. Ref: Cf. SNS III pl. 145, C6 (for type); Göbl –; Saeedi –; cf. Sunrise 879; Album 15, lot 33 (rare).Condition: aEFThe Sasanian Empire (/s?'s??n??n/ or /s?'se?n??n/), also known as Sassanian, Sasanid, Sassanid or Neo-Persian Empire), known to its inhabitants as Eranshahr in Middle Persian language, was the last Iranian empire before the rise of Islam, ruled by and named after the Sasanian dynasty from 224 to 651. The Sasanian Empire, which succeeded the Parthian Empire, was recognized as one of the leading world powers alongside its neighboring arch-rival the Roman-Byzantine Empire, for a period of more than 400 years.See images for a proper impression. Click here to visit Catawiki Read More

Sasanian Empire - Gold Dinar of Šabuhr (Shahpur) III (AD

Click here to view this lot SASANIAN EMPIRE. Šabuhr (Shahpur) III. AD . AV Dinar (22mm, 7.34 g, 3h). Sind mint. Bust right, wearing flat-topped crown with korymbos; sri to right; pseudo-legend around / Fire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames; flanked by two attendants, each wearing diadem. Cf. SNS III pl. 145, C6 (for type); Göbl –; Saeedi –; cf. Sunrise 879; Album 15, lot 33. Extremely RareCondition: EFHard to find Gold dinars of this king.The Sasanian Empire (/s?'s??n??n/ or /s?'se?n??n/), also known as Sassanian, Sasanid, Sassanid or Neo-Persian Empire), known to its inhabitants as Eranshahr in Middle Persian language, was the last Iranian empire before the rise of Islam, ruled by and named after the Sasanian dynasty from 224 to 651. The Sasanian Empire, which succeeded the Parthian Empire, was recognized as one of the leading world powers alongside its neighboring arch-rival the Roman-Byzantine Empire, for a period of more than 400 years.See images for a proper impression.Click here to visit Catawiki Read More

ANCIENT GREECE CHESS SET

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Greece (ancient) - Kampanien, Hyria. AR

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Ancient Greece books and Rivers

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Ancient Greece - Cappadocia - Vespasianus () AR

Vespasianus ()AR Hemidrachm, 1.79 g, 16 mmMint: Cappadocia - CaesareaObverse: Head to the rightRV: Victoria with wreath and palm branchVery fineLit: RPC As a Viennese coin dealer, I guarantee the authenticity of my coins.Successful bidders from non-EU countries need to provide an address within the EU. Read More

Ancient Greece – Ionia, Miletus, Obol,

Main category: coinsActual weight: 1.04Greek province: IoniaTheme of Greek coin: MiletosWorkshop: MiletosMetal: SilverCoin quality: EF/XFType of product: coinFace value: Obol Ref.: SNG Kayan Read more

Ancient Greece – Sicily – Syrakus, HIERON II (

Sicily – Syrakus, HIERON II ( BC)AE Litra, 6.27 g, 19 mmObverse: Head of Poseidon to the leftReverse: Trident, dolphins beside itVery fineLit. HGC As a Viennese coin dealer, I guarantee the authenticity of my coins.Successful bidders from non-EU countries need to provide an address within the EU. Read More

Greece (ancient) - Attica, Athen ( BCE) AR

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Ancient Greece - Cappadocian king Ariobarzanes I

Cappadocian king Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios ( BC) AR Drachma, 3.75 g, 15 mmObverse: Head with diadem to the left. Reverse: Athena standing, holding Nike, I. in field MonogramVery fine +Lit: Simonetta (a; HGC 846As a Viennese coin dealer, I guarantee the authenticity of my coins.Successful bidders from non-EU countries need to provide an address within the EU. Read More

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