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Akropolis Ancient Coins
1. SILESIA. Johann von Pernstein, 1537-1548. Taler 1541 Glatz. 41mm; 28.93 gm. Obv: ✵. IOHAN ✵ BARO ✵ A ✵ BERNSTEIN ✵ IN ✵ HELF: The heraldic shields of Pernstein and Glatz side by side, in the middle floral ornaments. Rev: ✵ MONE ✵ NO ✵ COMITATVS ✵ GLACENS ✵1541. Crowned lion proceeds left. Dav.. 8134; F. u. S. 2811th. Very rare, especially in this attractive condition. The Pernstein or Bernstein family was the most important family of the Moravian Uradels. Johann von Pernstein was Governor of Moravia, one of the largest landowners in Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia . He died in 1548 in the county of Glatz Gruschbach....................................................................(Video)(Image) SOLD
2. GERMANY. Regensburg diocese. Pankraz v Sinzenhofen 1538-1548 (D) Taler 1547, with title Charles V. 41mm, 28.55 gm. Nicely toned. Emmerig/Koz. 41; Dav: 9680.........................................................................................(Video)(Image) $1750
3. Archduke Leopold Double Taler ND (1626). 49mm; 57.09 gm. Issued to celebrate the marriage of Leopold to Claudia di Medici, Hall mint, toned. Obv: Royal couple in ruffled collars together. Rev: Wreath above eagle. KM639; Dav-3331; Moser/Tursky 487.....................................................................(Image) SOLD
4. Judaica: Jewish personalities. Bayern München, Silver Medal in 1891, on the 50th anniversary of the Jewish banker Max Ritter von Wilmersdörffer, born 1824 in Bayreuth. Saxon Consul General and numismatist. Moved to Munich in 1879. Stamp of M. Gube. Obv: Bust right. Rev: Family Crest. Hauser 465 Wurzbach 9823. 42.75 gm; 48.5 mm. Rare. Uncirculated. Magnificent toning. In original presentation case....................................................................................(Image) $8000
4a. MUNICH, City. Silver Servants Medal. Award of the Municipal Munich City Council for Servants. 1897. AR (43mm. 41,45 gm). Obv:Crowned.City Arms. Rev: 4 lines of characters in oak wreath: "For Long and Faithfully Done Services." In original book-shaped hinged case. Hauser 658. vz from PP Hauser 658, pl. XXIX, 323; Eyb 54. "Uncirculated." Beautifully toned.....................................(Image) $500
5. Netherlands. Kampen. Lion Daalder, 1648. AR (42mm, 26.74 gm, 3h). Davenport 4879; KM-42. Obv: Knight behind city arms. Rev: Rampant Lion, left. Some luster in fields.................................................................(Video)(Image) $425
6. Netherlands. Friesland. 1/2 taler. No date. Struck 1619. AR (25mm, 13.29 gm). Obv: Knight behind city arms. Rev: Rampant Lion, left. Delmonte 883 (R2); Passon/van der wis 2.16.53, verkade 124.3. Extremely rare. Lustrous!..................................................................................(Video)(Image) $650
7. Netherlands. Gelderland. Taler.1643. AR (43mm; 27.01 gm). Obv: Knight behind city arms. Rev: Rampant Lion, left. Davenport 4849. Lustrous fields...............................................................................................(Video)(Image) $475
8. Netherlands. Holland. 1576. Lion Taler. AR (40mm; 26.72 gm). Obv: Knight over lion shield. Rev: Rampant lion left. Davenport 8838; Delm. 831..(Image) $275
9. LOW COUNTRIES, Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden (Dutch Republic). Holland. 1581-1795. AR Leeuwendaalder (42mm; 27.22 gm). Dordrecht mint. Dated 1589. Obv: Armored half-length figure of soldier standing left, head right; coat-of-arms below. Rev: Lion rampant left. P&W Ho 22; CNM 2.28.66; Davenport 8838........................................................................(Video)(Image) $525
10. Netherlands. Holland. 1601. Lion Taler. AR (41mm; 27.04 gm). Obv: Knight over lion shield. Rev: Rampant lion left. Davenport 4856....(Video)(Image) $325
11. Netherlands. Holland. 1663. Lion Taler. AR (42mm; 27.08 gm). Obv: Knight over lion shield. Rev: Rampant lion left. Davenport 4858.....................(Image) $225
12. Netherlands. Holland. 1666. Lion Taler. AR (42mm; 26.95 gm). Obv: Knight over lion shield. Rev: Rampant lion left. Davenport 4858.....................(Image) $375
13. Netherlands. Utrecht. 161(6)? Lion Taler. AR (42mm; 26.92 gm). Obv: Knight over lion shield. Rev: Rampant lion left. Dav.4863...................(Video)(Image) $195
14. Netherlands. Utrecht, 1616. Lion Taler. AR (43mm; 27.24 gm). Obv: Knight over lion shield. Rev: Rampant lion left. .KM 13; Davenport 4863. Toned, with some surface luster......................................................................(Video)(Image) $285
15. Netherlands. Utrecht. 1641. Lion Taler. AR (43mm, 27.19 gm, 12h). Obv: Knight over lion shield. Rev: Rampant lion left. Delmonte 845; Davenport 4863. EF. Lustrous surfaces................................................................(Video)(Image) $975
17. Netherlands. Utrecht. 1643. Lion Taler. AR (42mm; 26.86 gm). Obv: Knight over lion shield. Rev: Rampant lion left. ; Davenport 4863; Delmonte 844; KM 30. Substantial surface luster..........................................................(Video)(Image) $725
18. Another. 43x38mm; 26.93 gm. Irregular flan...................................(Image) $225
19. Francis I of Lorraine, House of Habsburg. 1745-1765. Taler. 1761. AR (40mm, 28.05 gm). Obv: FRANC . D:G . R . I .S. A. GE . IER . R . LO . B . M . H . D, Laureate, draped and armored bust of Francis, right. Rev: IN TE DOMINE SPERAVI (In Thee Lord I have I put my trust) 1761, Crowned nimbate imperial eagle with crowned coat-of-arms within Toison Order chain. Mint initials K - B below. Kremnitz. .Dav. 1157; Voglh. 289; Her. 177; Eypelt. 630; Huszár 1787. Superb EF with mint-like luster in the fields. Minor deposits..(Video)(Image) $550
20. AUSTRIA, Österreich (Archduchy). Leopold V. 1619-1632. AR Taler (43mm, 28.70 gm, 11h). Posthumous issue. Hall mint. Dated 1632. Obv: LEOPOLDVS · D : G : ARCHIDVX · AVSTRIÆ ·, crowned and armored half-length bust right, holding scepter and sword pommel; ·I·6·3·2· to inner right. Rev: DVX · BVRGVND : COMES : TYROLIS, crowned coat-of-arms within Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Moser & Tursky 491; Davenport 3338B; KM 629.4. Superb EF. Lightly toned..........................................................................(Video)(Image) $750
21. Maria Theresia, 1740-1780. Taler. 1741 KB. AR (41mm, 28.69 gm, 12h). Obv: Bust right. Rev: Madonna holding infant Jesus over coat of arms. Kremnitz. Dav. 1125; Herinek 561 H. 1666; Eypelt. 240a. EF, with mint-like luster in the fields, but with minor corrosive roughness at 2h on the obverse edge and 9h to 11h on the reverse edge...........................................................................(Image) $750
22. AUSTRIA - BURGAU, Holy Roman Empire. Maria Theresia. Empress, 1740-1780. AR Taler (41mm, 27.61 gm, 11h). Gunzburg mint. Dated 1765 G. Obv: Crowned, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Crowned double-headed eagle facing, with crowned coat-of-arms on breast. Raised inscription on edge. Eypeltauer 76; Davenport 1147; KM 15. ...................................................(Image) $85
23. Croatia. Ragusa (Dubrovnik). Taler. 1747. AR (44mm; 28.55 gm, 11h). Obv: Bust of Rector, left. Rev: Crowned coat of arms on scepter and sword. Dav. 1637; Mimica 956...EF with mint-like luster in the fields. Toned. Uncleaned; as found...............................................................................................(Video)Image) $850
24. Croatia, Ragusa (Dubrovnik). Taler. 1762. AR (28.78 gm, 43mm, 1h). Obv: Bust of Rector left. Rev: Crowned coat-of-arms. Mimica 969; Davenport 1639; Near mint state with superb surface luster. Minor adjusting traces...........................................................................................(Video)(Image) $1650
25. Netherlands. Deventer. 1664. Lion Taler. AR (42mm, 27.11 gm). Obv: Knight over lion shield. Rev: Rampant lion left. Delmonte 858 V. 150.3. Rare. Dark tone, holed............................................................................................................(Image) $45
26. Netherlands. Holland. 1/2 Taler. 1578. AR (34mm, 13.41 gm, 12h). Delmonte 870; Purmer HO 23....................................................................................(Image) $375
27. Duchy of Lorraine, Charles IV (1625-1675). Nancy, 1627. AR Teston (8.58 gm, 29mm, 9h). Obv: +CAROLVS. D: G. DVX. LOTH. MARCH. D: C. B. G, bust right. Rev: MONETA. NOVA. NANCEII. CVSA, crowned shield surmounted by date. Flon.10; Bd. 1557......................................................................................(Image) $350
28. Rhodes, Order of St John, Dieudonné de Gozon (1346-53), Gigliato, AR (28mm, 3.79 gm, 6h). Obv: +FR: DEODAT: D: GOSONO: DI: GRAMR, Grandmaster kneeling left before cross, head facing. Rev: +:OSPITAL: S: IOHIS: IRINI: QT: RODI, cross fleury with shield at end of each arm (Metcalf 1191-92; Schl. IX, 19). aEF. Rare........................................................................................................(Image) $1250
29. FRANCE: Henri III, 1574-1589, AR franc
d'argent (32mm, 13.70 gm, 9h). Paris. 1576-A. Obv: HENRICVS.III.DG.
FRAN.ET.POL.REX (Henry by the Grace of God, France and Poland's King)
,Laureate, armored bust right, wearing tall collar, mintmark A below, within
beaded circle. Rev: SIT. NOMEN.DOMINI.BENEDICTVM croix feuillue & fleurdelisée,
H at center. Duplessy-Dup. 1130; Sb.4714;
30. FRANCE. Henry III (1574-1589). 1585. Quart d'écur. AR (29mm, 9,42 gm, 5h). Obv: + HENRICVS. III. D: G. (FRANC) ET. POL. RX. (error- should be REX) Cross fleurdelisée with fleuron cruciform in the center. Rev: SIT. NOMEN. DOMINI. BENEDICTVM. Crowned shield, II - II on either side. C.1438 L.973 Duplessy .1133 Sb.4662. .....................................................................................................(Image) $145
31. FRANCE. HENRY IV 1589-1610. Dijon. Half franc, 1603 over 1. AR (28mm, 6,79 gm, 5h). Obv: Laureate and cuirassed right with small flat collar. Rev: "Blossoming Cross" with H at center turned 90 degrees. Ref: C.1534 L.1061 Dy.1212A Sb.4766 (5 ex.). No examples of 1603 over 1 found online. Holed and plugged. Very rare...................................................................................(Image) SOLD
32.
Sachsen-Kurfürstentum. Johann Friedrich and Heinrich. 1539-1542.
33.Brandenburg-Ansbach. Markgraf. Johann Friedrich, 1667-1686. 1/6 taler. Swabach mint. 1678. AR 30mm, 5.41 gm. Obv: t IOH : FR • DG • M • - BRAND : MAG, Armored bust right. 1/6 below. Rev: Crown above State and City Arms. KM#83. Slightly bent flan.........................................................................(Image) $145
34. CRUSADERS. Rhodes. Grandmasters of the Order of St. John. Raymond Bérenger. 1365-1374. Undated. AR Gigliato (28mm; 3.81 gm). Obv: Grandmaster kneeling before cross. Rev: Floreate cross. Metcalf LE 1208ff. Light scratches on the obverse...............................................................................................(Image) $325
35. Another. 27mm; 3.29 gm. Some surface luster. Chipped...............(image) $275
36. ITALY, Kingdom of Naples. Robert of Anjou. 1309-1343. AR Gigliato (3.78 gm). Posthumous issue? Uncertain mint. Obv: +ROBERT DEI GRA' IERL' ET SICIL' REX, king seated facing on lions' heads throne, holding transverse scepter and globus cruciger. Rev: Blundered legend? Cross fleurée; lis in each quadrant. Reference? A puzzler............................................................(Image) SOLD
37. CORREGGIO Siro d'Austria (1605-1630) 8 Soldi. AR (28mm; 3,78 gm; 2h). Obv: SYRVS . AVSTR . S. R . MP. ET CO. P, Cuirassed bust r. Rev. ANTIQVISS FAM INSIGNIA, coronated coat of arms. CNI 114/118. Ravegnani Morosini 16. MIR 191. RR. Very Rare...........................................................................(Image) $825
38. ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Domenico Contarini. 1659-1675.. AR Mezzo ducato nuovo (34mm, 11.16 gm, 10h). Angelo Dolfin, mintmaster. Struck from 1666. St. Mark seated right, presenting cross-tipped banner to Doge kneeling left; A D in exergue. Rev: Lion of St. Mark standing left; tower to left. CNI VIII 148; Papadopoli 167; Paolucci 15......................................................................(Image) $75
39. SPAIN. Ferdinand and Isabella. 1469-1504 AD. AR 2 Reales (31mm; 6.67 gm). ND. Seville mint. Obv: Crowned coat of arms. Rev: Yoke with traces and sheaf of arrows. C&C.2773ff; Cal-265. MBC; Calicó and Trigo 218...(Video)(Image) $425
40. SPAIN. Ferdinand and Isabella. 1469-1504 AD. AR 4 Reales (32mm; 13.19 gm). ND. Seville mint. Obv: Crowned coat of arms. Rev: Yoke with traces and sheaf of six arrows. Cayon-2814. Slight surface luster...(Video)(Image) $575
41. SPAIN. Philip II. 1597. AR 2 Reales (26mm; 6.62 gm). Toledo mint. Obv: PHILIPPVS DEI GRATIA Crowned coat of arms. oT over C. Assayer "C." Rev: HISPANIARVM REX, castles and lions in the angles of the cross. Calico-576.................................................................................................(Video)(Image) $325
42. Mexico. Philip II. 1556-1598. Cob. AR 8 Reales (36x33mm; 27.30 gm). Assayer F?. No date (coins of Philip II from Mexico mint are not dated). Nicely toned, KM-43; Cal-112; Calb-612).................................................................(Video)(Image) $725
43. Mexico. Philip II. 1556-1598. Cob. AR 8 Reales (39x36mm; 26.76 gm). oMF. Assayer F. No date (coins of Philip II from Mexico mint are not dated). KM-43. Cal-112. Calb-612. Old scratch on obverse. Flan flaw (thin planchet) on right of obverse and upper right of reverse (unstruck)..........................(Video)(Image) $525
44. SPAIN. Philip II. 1556-1598. Cob. AR 8 Reales (37mm; 27.20 gm). ND Toledo mint. Broad flan with full crown, full shield and cross and some legend. Calico-206, Calbeto-1725. Exceptional condition for type...................(Video)(Image) $850
45. MEXICO. Philip III. 1598-1621. Cob AR 8 Reales (21.23 gm). ND. Assayer D. Minted during 1618-21. KM-44.3; Cal-Type 49......................................(Image) SOLD
46. SPAIN. Philip IV. 1621-1665. Cob AR 8 Reales. (37mm; 20.04 gm). Dated 1651. Toledo. Assayer "Y." Obv: Crowned coat of arms. oT over Y to left, VIII to right. Rev: Castles and lions in angles of the cross. Dav 4411..(Video)(Image) $625
47. SPAIN. Philip IV. Cob. 8 Reales. Potosi mint. 1651? 26.98 gm. Rough surfaces, dark toning ............................................................................(Image) SOLD
48. MEXICO. Philip V. 1700-46. AR 1 Real. 1735. (21mm; 3.58 gm). Pillar type. Assayer F.KM-75.1. aEF. RARE. Dark tone............................................(Image) $925
49. MEXICO. Ferdinand VI. 1746-1759. AR 2 Reales. 1750. (26mm; 6.57 gm). Pillar type. Mo-M , Mexico City mint, KM86.1-2; Cal. 490-496; Cayon:10385.(Image) SOLD
50.
MEXICO. Ferdinand VI. 1746-1759. AR 8 Reales. 1753. (39mm; 26.07 gm). Mo-MF.
Mexico City mint.
KM104.1...............................................................(Image)
$375 51. MEXICO. Colonial. Carlos III. King of Spain, 1759-1788. AR 8 Reales (38mm, 26.70 gm, 12h). Ciudad de México (Mexico City) mint. Dated 1776. Obv: Armored bust right. Rev: Crowned coat-of-arms between banner-entwined pillars of Hercules. Nicely toned.(AC. 1109); (Cal. 920); (KM.106.2)..................(Image) SOLD
52. MEXICO. Colonial. Carlos IV. King of Spain, 1788-1808. AR 8 Reales (40mm, 26.69 gm, 11h). Ciudad de México (Mexico City) mint. Dated 1807 Mo TH. Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: Crowned coat-of-arms between garlanded Pillars of Hercules. ME 13974; BW 28.10; KM 109..............(Image) $95
53. FRANCE, Bourgogne. AR Jeton (30mm, 9.87 gm, 6h). Dated 1694. Obv: Crowned and mantled coat-of-arms. Rev: Ship under sail right on water, stern facing, with two anchors moored to coast. References for CU (copper) versions of this jeton are: Feuardent 9824; Gadoury 1683. References for this AR (silver) version can not be found on-line. Extremely rare??...........................(Image) $950
54. FRANCE. Louis XV (1715-1774). AR Jeton (31mm; 9.75 gm, 6h). Struck 1732.
55. INDIA. Rupee. 1785(1200 AH)? AR (23mm;11.44 gm). KM C 46......(Image) $145
56. Indonesia, Java, Kingdom Majopahit, ca. 1200 - 1500 AD. Silver; 13 mm, 1.83 gm. NIS 3065-3068.......................................................................................(Image) $35
57. CRUSADERS. Billon denier tournois. Mid 1300s AD. Obv: + [IOHS DE]S'POTVS; Cross pattée. Rev: Châtel tournois; + DE' ARTA' CASTRV. Two possibilities: Giovanni II Orsini as Despot of Arta from around 1325 or a "local" Albanian or southern Bulgarian variation. If it is a local variation of the Arta tornese, it dates up to around the first part of the reign of Stephan Dusan as emperor ca. 1346-1350...............................................................................(Image) $35
58. Civil War Token. 1863. "For Public Accommodation." Obv: Liberty head left. Rev: Eagle. "United States Copper." F-37/434a.....................................(Image) $100
59. Civil War Token. 1864? Obv: "The Federal Union It Must and Shall be Preserved." Rev: " Army and Navy" over anchor and crossed swords, all within wreath with star above. AN 1.4 - WBC's Army & Navy, Large star variety - R4. Die 321. This photo of: 226/321a R4................................................................(Image) $75
60. Roman wedding ring, circa 200 AD. 22-24 karat gold. 8.1 grams, gross weight. Stone inset inscribed with two clasped hands. Damaged in ancient times, as shown. Ring size 4. The damage seems intentional, with the point of a knife or other implement. A sign of divorce or other breakup?........(Image) $1950
61. Roman bronze ring with stone bezel inscribed with a winged Victory facing left. Oval shape consistent with some Roman ring designs. Possibly used as a seal ring. 30mm x 20mm. Size 5 at the narrowest. Excellent dark green patina. Probably dated to the period 100 BC to 300 AD..................................(Image) SOLD
62. Roman bronze ring depicting a galley with Neptune standing to right, behind a billowing sail. Oval shape typical of many ancient Roman rings. 22mm x 20mm. Size 5-1/2. Excellent dark green patina. Probably dated to the period 100 BC-200 AD...............................................................................................................(Image) $150
63. Greco-Roman silver ring with carved stone bezel. The carving depicts a mythical hippocamp with rider. 22mm x 20mm. Size 4-3/4. Probably dated to the period circa 300 BC to 100 AD...............................................................(Image) SOLD
64. Roman bronze ring with an uncertain inscription on the bezel. Possibly a standing figure (upside down in the above image). Oval shape typical of many Roman rings. 20mm x 17mm. Size 2-1/2 at the narrowest. Probably dated to the period 100 BC-300 AD...............................................................................(Image) $45
65.
Byzantine Army Auxiliary archer's thumb ring. This is a remarkably preserved
archer's ring, size 13 at the narrowest. 37mm x 25mm. It has a beautiful dark
green patina. It is written that auxiliary archers were first employed by the
Roman armies during the reign of the emperor Galba circa 68-69 AD. However, this
ring, found in Bulgaria, once part of the Byzantine Empire, is possibly from the
Byzantine era of the 8th or 9th c. AD..................(Image)
$225 66. Ancient Roman Key Ring, c. 2nd-3rd century AD. Bronze key-ring for a box or chest. The ancients often wore keys on their fingers for lack of pockets in their clothing and for security. Excellent condition with beautiful green patina. Size 6-1/2; 25 x 21 mm......................................................................................(Image) $145
67. Roman bronze ring with black stone within surface carved bezel; rectangle with pointed ends. Typical Roman oval shape. Probably created c. 100 BC-200 AD. Size 4-1/2; 20 x 18mm.........................................................................(Image) $55
68. Roman bronze ring with stone inscribed with a rider on horseback holding a shield and brandishing spear. Oval shape typical of many roman rings. Created c. 100 BC-300 AD. Size 4-3/4; 26 x 21mm. Dark green patina.............(Image) SOLD
69. Roman era bronze child's ring inscribed with VTP, partially underlined. c. 100 BC-300 AD. Size 2-3/4; 20 x 18mm. Dark green patina..........................(Image) $145
70. Ancient Greek bronze ring depicting a comet. Perhaps it was the comet that appeared upon the birth of Mithradates VI, the Great, King of Pontus and Armenia Minor in Anatolia, 120-63 BC. Roman sources note that when the Greek Mithradates VI was born "a comet shone for 70 days and the whole sky seemed to be ablaze." Mithridates is remembered as one of the Roman Republic’s most formidable and successful enemies, who engaged three of the prominent generals from the late Roman Republic in the Mithridatic Wars: Lucius Cornelius Sulla, Lucius Licinius Lucullus and Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus. He lost to Pompey and committed suicide with the help of a trusted assistant. Size 11-3/4; 24x24mm..................................................................................................(Image) SOLD
71. Greco-Roman bronze ring, depicting a proud stallion with one of its forelegs raised. c. 100 BC-300 AD. Dark green patina. Size 10-1/2; 23x22mm(Image) SOLD
72. Ancient Greek bronze ring depicting Herakles holding a club in his right hand with the skin of the Nemean lion he slew as one of his "Twelve Labors" draped over his left arm. Excellent dark green patina. Circa 300-100 BC. Size 5-3/4; 22x18mm..................................................................................................(Image) SOLD
73. Late Roman - early Byzantine bronze ring. On it is inscribed, in a Christian cross manner, the name Gregory in Greek: ΓΡΗΓΟ (GREGO) horizontally and ΡΗΙ (REI) vertically. This could be the name of the wearer or a commemoration of Pope Saint Gregory I (Latin: Gregorius I; c. 540 – 12 March 604), commonly known as Saint Gregory the Great, who was Pope of the Catholic Church from 3 September 590 to 12 March 604 AD. Circa 6th to 7th century AD. Size 2-1/2; 25x17mm. Oval shape. Dark green patina..............................................(Image) $375
74. Greco-Roman bronze ring depicting Zeus/Jupiter. He holds thunderbolt in right hand and scepter in left. Circa 300 BC to 100 AD. Slightly oval in shape. Size 5-3/4; 21x19mm. Excellent dark green patina................................(Image) $125
75. Roman bronze ring depicting clasped hands. Hence, a marriage ring or friendship ring. Circa 100 BC - 300 AD. Slight oval shape. Size 4; 21x18 mm. Beautiful dark green patina and excellent condition.............................(Image) $225
76. Roman bronze ring. circa 100 BC - 300 AD. The carving depicts an uncertain animal (?), or two animals, one pouncing upon the other. The letter "X" above. Legionary ring? All within a dotted border as is found on some Greek and Roman coins. Intact. Dark black patina. Size 10-1/2; 25 x 24 mm......(Image) SOLD
77. Greco-Roman bronze ring c. 200 BC-200 AD. Inscribed is a Winged Victory/Nike standing r., extending a victorious wreath with her r. hand. Size 4-3/4; 21x19 mm; slight oval shape. Beautiful dark green patina.........(Image) $165
78.
Greco-Roman bronze ring, circa 200 BC - 200 AD. It depicts Poseidon/Neptune
standing left, holding a dolphin over a flaming altar, as depicted on some Roman
Provincial coins. See link below for an example. Size 5-1/4; 21x18 mm. slightly
oval in shape. Fine dark green patina........(Image)
$225
79. Roman bronze ring depicting a warrior wearing a plumed helmet. Circa 100 BC - 200 AD. Size 7-1/4; 22x19 mm. Slight oval shape. Glossy dark green patina.......................................................................................................(Image) SOLD
80. Greco-Roman bronze ring depicting a female figure with an extraordinarily bouffant hairdo. Her left arm is raised. Circa 200 BC-200 AD. Excellent green patina. Small chip on bezel surface and on the ring band. Size 8-1/2; 22x21 mm.............................................................................................................(Image) $125
81. A splendid ancient Greek bronze ring depicting the mythical Pan seated right upon branches and playing his aulos (double flute). Circa 300 BC. Pan was the god of the wild, hunting and companion of the nymphs. He was depicted as being half human, while having the legs and horns of a goat, as can be seen on this signet ring. Size 8-1/2; 23x23 mm. Fine green patina, slight roughness................................................................................................(Image) SOLD
82. A superb Roman bronze ring depicting the sun god Sol; radiate and draped bust right. Circa 200 BC-200 AD. Excellent detail and beautiful brown patina. Size 4-1/4; 22x19 mm. Oval shape frequently seen on Roman rings.........(Image) SOLD
83. Greco-Roman bronze signet ring depicting Herakles/Hercules standing facing, head right, and holding bow in right hand and club in left hand; quiver over his left shoulder. Circa 200 BC-200 AD. Splendid glossy dark green patina. Size 4-3/4; 21x19 mm. Slightly oval.........................................................(Image) $225
84. Roman bronze ring. It depicts a male
figure standing right, possibly the mythical god Mercury, holding an uncertain object in right hand and shield in
left, to his back (or petasus slung on his back as can be seen at the link
below), while leaning on a scepter or an indistinct caduceus. He holds a money
purse in his right hand, since one of his many functions was to be the god of
commerce. Alternatively, the figure might be wearing a petasus, the winged cap of
the Greek god Hermes, from whom the Romans adopted as their own deity. 200 BC-200 AD. Size 3-3/4;20x18 mm. Oval
shape. Excellent green patina.............(Image)
$165
85. Roman bronze ring depicting a dolphin swimming right and apparently a smaller fish below. Circa 200 BC - 200 AD. Size 3-1/4; 20x18 mm. Slightly oval shape. Nice dark green patina.................................................................(Image) $145
86. Greco-Roman bronze ring. It depicts what appears to be a roaring lion crouching right with a crescent above. It is possibly a depiction of Leo of the horoscope. Circa 200 BC-200 AD. Size 10-1/2; 25x25 mm. A circular band. Dark green patina...............................................................................................(Image) $185
87. Roman bronze ring with panoramic depictions. The centerpiece is the forepart of a winged Pergasus with its left leg raised. From left to right, a vine or lituus, a shield, a seated figure (Pan with goat legs?), the Pegasus, a small left-facing figure offering an object with its right hand, and an unidentified object (a tree or hut?). Below the Pegasus is an uncertain object (Pan's Syrinx?). Circa 200 BC-300 AD. Size 5-1/4; 28x22 mm. Typical oval Roman shape.....(Image) $425
88. Massive Roman silver ring depicting a galley moving right. Other features are indistinct. Circa 200 BC-200 AD. Size 8-1/2; 29x23 mm. Oval shape.(Image) SOLD
89. Silver Greco-Roman ring of affection; heart shaped. Floral scene. Circa 200 BC-200 AD. Size 9-3/4; 22mm width x 27 mm height. Some toning......(Image) $75
90. Ottoman Empire. 14th-17th century AD. Ring depicting two stars and a crescent. The lower star seems to have a tail like a comet. It has a dotted border around. Size 9-1/4; 21x23 mm. It has a splendid glossy dark green patina...............................................................................................(Image) $145
91. Late Roman bronze ring depicting a design which provides "Evil Eye" protection....as some write. Circa 4th-6th century AD. Size 8-3/4; 23 mm circular shape. Splendid dark brown patina.........................................................(Image) $175
92. Greco-Roman bronze ring with translucent blue stone bezel, probably glass. Circa 200 BC-200 AD. The forepart of a winged Pegasus is inscribed into the stone. Size 8-1/2; 21x27 mm. Brown patina............................................(Image) $225
93. Greco-Roman bronze ring. Circa 200 BC-200 AD. Inscribed on a raised bezel is the head of the mythical god Hermes/Mercury facing left and wearing his usual petasus, a broad-rimmed hat. He was considered to be the god of commerce, and of several other areas. Size 4-1/2; 18x19 mm...............(Image) $75
94. Greco-Roman bronze ring. Circa 200 BC-200 AD. It depicts a comet flying left over a bow case. Size 7-1/2; circular 22 mm. Green patina. Some earthen deposits.....................................................................................................(Image) $125
95. Roman bronze "friendship" ring, depicting two clasped hands. Circa 2nd-4th century AD. Size 4-1/4; circular 19 mm. Glossy dark green patina......(Image) $245
96. Byzantine era bronze ring depicting a Christian cross. Quite massive, compared to other rings. Circa 5th to 8th century AD. Size 8-1/4; 23 W x 27 H mm..............................................................................................................(Image) $245
97. A bronze ring depicting a Crucifix created in the period of the Byzantine Empire to the beginning of the "Dark Ages." The crucifix is clear, but the other depictions are quite puzzling...but become crystal clear when considering the depiction of "The Five Wounds of Christ." These are depicted by the five deep depressions, the "Five Wounds," beneath which are a series of dots, undoubtedly the drops of blood from the wounds. Perhaps the location of the depressions reflect the location of the wounds on His body: the two at the top, His hand wounds; the near-center being the piercing of His body, and the two near the bottom His feet. Searching the Internet reveals that "The Five Wounds" are mentioned in the biblical John. "The final wound was in the side of Jesus' chest, where, according to the New Testament, His body was pierced by the Holy Lance in order to be sure that He was dead. The Gospel of John states that blood and water poured out of this wound (John 19:34)." Further, "The examination of the wounds by "Doubting Thomas" the Apostle, reported only in the Gospel of John at John 20:24-29, was the focus of much commentary and often depicted in art," And "in 13th-century Italy"...."Religious painters responded by depicting the crucifixion explicitly for the first time, portraying a Jesus Who was plainly in agony from wounds that dripped blood." Still, the "Five Wounds" were well known to readers of the scriptures far earlier than the 13th century, so citing a relatively precise period in which the ring maker made this ring is just not possible. Size 10; circular 24 mm. Green Patina. An important creation...................................................................................................(Image) $695
98. Greek bronze ring circa 300 BC-100 BC. It is inscribed "Αθηινιεν," meaning "Athenian"(?) Size 10; W - 23 mm, H - 21 mm. Green patina................(Image) $225
99. Late Roman bronze ring, circa 3rd-6th century AD. The elevated bezel is engraved with a "palm cross" design. Most unusual is the floral design at the top of the band and below the raised bezel, which is identical on both sides. It has a beautiful olive-green patina. Size 9; W - 22 mm x H - 28 mm................(Image) $95
100. Roman bronze ring with teardrop-shaped bezel engraved with a floral design, within an engraved border. Circa 1st - 2nd century AD. Possibly an implied heart-shape depicting affection. Dark green patina. Size 8 1/4; W - 23 x H - 25 mm. It is actually a circular 23 mm; the raised bezel adds 2 mm....(Image) $75
101. Greco-Roman bronze ring, circa 300 BC - 200 AD. It depicts the mythical god Mars, standing left, wearing helmet, holding downward pointing spear in left hand and shield in his right hand. His slight drapery hangs downward, to the right of the spear. Size 7; 20 mm x 21 mm. Choice dark green patina.(Image) $245
102. Greco-Roman bronze ring, circa 200 BC-200 AD. It depicts the forepart of a recumbent lion toward the right, with its tail curved above. If the object above the lion's tail represents a star, this may be a zodiac/horoscope ring for Leo. All within a dotted border. The lion's mane is quite prominent. Size 7-3/4; 22 x 23 mm. Excellent dark green patina............................................................(Image) $195
103. Another, apparently by the same hand, but with some variation.(Image) $165
103. A Greco-Roman bronze ring depicting a Capricorn, with a forepart of a goat and tail of a fish. Of Zodiac and horoscope interest. Size 9-1/2; W - 24 mm x 26 mm. Very dark green patina. Apparently by the same artist as the preceding two rings. All are from the same Balkan find............................................(Image) SOLD
104. Roman bronze ring depicting what appears to be a rider holding reins atop an animal of some sort. Carved upon a raised bezel. Circa 4th to 6th century AD. Size 10; W - 23 mm x H - 28 mm. Excellent dark green patina..............(Image) $95
105. Roman bronze ring circa 100 BC- 300 AD.
It depicts a stylized eagle. Since this ring came from the Balkans, this might
well be a Legionary Ring worn by a member of the Fifth Legion stationed in Dacia
at the time. That legion with the eagle insignia can be seen on the ancient coin
seen at the link below. Size 8-3/4; W - 22mm, H - 23 mm. Fine glossy dark green
patina.........................(Image)
SOLD
106. Greco-Roman bronze robed female figurine fragment, which was possibly mounted on a household wooden storage chest or other surface. She holds a gem(?) in her right hand. It is an embedded green glass or semi-precious stone (red arrow). Amazing craftsmanship. Her left hand holds a cup or perhaps a kettle. Perhaps the intended image message is a female goddess of the hearth which provides wealth (green stone) and sustenance (cup or kettle). If the object in her left hand is indeed a kettle, it would represent the hearth goddess Hestia (Greek) or Vesta (Roman), the goddess of the hearth, the home, and domestic life. She is frequently depicted holding a kettle. Circa 200 BC - 200 AD. It is 2-1/2 inches (60 mm) and 1-1/2 inches (32 mm) at the widest. Glossy dark green patina..........................................................................................................(Image) $745
107. A Celtic fibula which is intact,
and it works! Celtic, La Tène II.
108. An ancient Greek bronze fragment depicting the head of Silenos, a forest spirit of the ancient Greeks, often represented as a bearded old man. He was chief of the satyrs and foster father to Dionysos. He is often depicted riding drunkenly on a donkey. Circa 400-100 BC. It is not possible to speculate from what it broke. It has a beautiful glossy dark green patina, with some earthen deposits from the find site......................................................................(Image) $495
109. Roman Imperial Seal (Lead, 20 mm x 7 mm; 15.89 gm), Circa 3rd-4th century AD. Draped male bust on the left, facing a draped (?) female bust, on the right; above, illegible legend. Gordian III and Tranquillina?...........................(Image) $145
110. Roman Imperial Seal (Lead, 22 mm x 15 mm; 7.37 gm). Uncertain. 3rd-5th centuries AD. Conical seal with two busts, (Emperor and Empress with child between and below?)................................................................................(Image) $145
111. Ancient gold earring. Unknown era. 22-24 karat. 1.72 gm. 8 mm in diameter, not including the band.............................................................................(Image) $195
112. Late Roman bronze earring. Circa 4th-6th century AD. Band diameter 26 mm. Note the "Evil Eye" circular symbol intended to protect the wearer from bad events. See ring #91 above for similar symbolism. Green patina.........(Image) $45
113. A Bronze seal stamp, depicting what appears to be some sort of animal with a rider. The artwork is quite crude. It has a suspension loop that is operable. Slight damage on one side, as shown. Indeterminate period. 37 mm from the top of the suspension loop to the stamp face. Greenish-brown patina......(Image) $75
114. Greco-Roman bronze ring, depicting a bird...probably an eagle. Circa 200 BC - 200 AD. Size 6-3/4; 19 mm, circular band. Dark green patina.....(Image) SOLD
115. Roman bronze ring with black stone bezel, which is inscribed, but it is not legible. Circa 100 BC - 200AD. It is oval in shape, like many Roman rings. Size 4-1/2 at the narrowest. W- 27 mm x H - 22 mm. Dark green patina....(Image) SOLD
116. A Greco-Roman bronze ring depicting a mythological creature. There are two possibilities: Hippocamps were the fish-tailed horses of the sea. They were depicted as composite creatures with the head and fore-parts of a horse and the serpentine tail of a fish. More likely, however (due to the image above the body of the forepart of a lion) is the Chimera – a lion, a goat and a snake in one body The Chimera was not only a lion, its body also consisted of body parts of a snake and a goat, although it was presented as a lion with the head of a goat placed on the back, and its tail had the head of a snake on its tip. Circa 200 BC - 200 AD. Size 9-3/4; W - 24 mm; H - 22 mm. Unpatinated.......................(Image) $165
117. Roman bronze ring depicting a Griffin (?) on a raised bezel. Circa 200 BC - 300 AD. The griffin had the body, tail and hind legs of a lion with the front legs and head of an eagle. Traditionally considered a guardian of treasure and the king of the animal kingdom. On this example, the head seems to display a beak and crest. Size 4-1/2; W - 22 mm; H - 18 mm. Oval band shape. Excellent dark green patina...............................................................................................(Image) $155
118. Roman bronze ring depicting a Pulvinar
with a thunderbolt upon the seat. Circa 100 BC - 300 AD. The word Pulvinar is
derived from the Latin pulvinus for "cushion". In Ancient Roman religion a
pulvinar was an "empty throne" or cushioned couch for occupation by a deity. The
side-view of the throne with thunderbolt upon it on this ring indicates that
this was Jupiter's throne. See the Roman depiction, in a view facing the throne
at the link below. Size 6-1/2; W - 21 mm; H - 22 mm. Unpatinated.................................................................(Image)
SOLD 119. An extremely interesting Roman (Greek?) bronze ring with a bone or ivory stone bezel. The carving depicts a nude, male figure standing facing, with head right, crested helmeted, holding spear/staff in left hand, with a trophy slung behind him from upper left to lower right, and with cloak dangling from the right arm. Amazingly, it is also WINGED! Except for the wings, it has all the attributes of the god Mars. A quote from Wikipedia: “Particularly in works of art influenced by the Greek tradition, Mars may be portrayed in a manner that resembles Ares, youthful, beardless, and often nude." An extensive search has not revealed a single example, where Mars is winged! Nor has it uncovered a single example where Victory/Nike, always winged, is depicted with a helmet and nude with male attributes. It is certainly not Mercury, whose wings are on its helmet and/or shoes and never on his back. It is size 5 ¾. This remarkable ring could stimulate further studies of the attributes of the Greek and Roman gods............................................................................................(Video)(Image) $650
120. Unidentified rings, probably Greek, Greco-Roman, Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic. Your choice or our random selection. Samples above. $$40 each.
121. Bulk unidentified ancient bronze rings from the Balkans. Probably Greek, Greco-Roman, Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic. Randomly selected from the bag they are in: 1 through 5 at $30 each. Greater than 5, $25 each..................(Image) .................... 122. Coin case. 14-3/4" x 8-1/4." Two trays: 1: 18 2-1/4" square pockets; 2: 36 pockets, 1-3/4" by 1-5/16. The trays are plastic with artificial felt. The case is sturdy, leatherette cardboard construction. The trays are in excellent condition. The light outlines on left-hand pockets are a reflection of light. They are the same color as the pockets to the right. The case is in good condition with minor scuffs and spots. $35 plus $20 postage. U.S. customers only.
123. 1914 s St. Gaudens $20 gold NGC MS 64+..................................(Image) Ask
124. 1894 Liberty Head $20 gold NGC "AU details cleaned" (professionally cleaned by NCS for NGC)......................................................................(Image) Ask
125. 1901s Liberty Head $10 gold NGC MS 63.....................................(Image) Ask
126. 1901 Liberty Head $10 gold NGC MS 62.......................................(Image) Ask
127. 1901 Liberty Head $10 gold NGC MS 62.......................................(Image) Ask
128. 1893 Liberty Head $10 gold NGC MS 60.......................................(Image) Ask
129. 1914 Indian Head $10 gold NGC MS 61........................................(Image) SOLD
130. 1911 Indian Head $5 gold NGC AU 58............................................(Image) Ask
131. 1881s Liberty Head $5 gold NGC AU 53.........................................(Image) $590
132. Edward VII 1907 Great Britain Gold Sovereign, London mint......(Image) Ask
133. 1934 Texas Centennial Commemorative Half Dollar.....................(Image) Ask
134. 1889 CC Morgan Dollar, NGC VF20...............................................(Image) Ask
135. Abifil DIPLOMAT "2" coin case.
136. The Franklin Mint “Norman Rockwell’s
Fondest Memories” silver bar Proof Set issued in 1973. The set contains 10
sterling silver medallions/bars weighing approximately 3.2 troy ounces each….a
total of approximately 30 ounces of pure silver. The bars depict scenes from his
most famous paintings from The Saturday Evening Post. They are in a sturdy
wooden display case. The set contains a Certificate of Authenticity. Shipping to
U.S. only....…........(Image) $995
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