3802. IONIA, EPHESOS, ca. 630-610 BC. Electrum fraction, 1.16 gm. Unpublished! Geometric style bee/Cruciform punchmark. EF. Excessively rare and totally unknown before a few were discovered along with the recent geometric hoard, this is now believed to be the earliest known coin of Ephesos, and one of the earliest of all coins. This example is one of the best among the approximately 10 known specimens. $3750 estimate.
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3803. SICILY, SYRACUSE, TIME OF AGATHOKLES, 317-289 BC. Gold Drachm, 4.20 gm, ca. 317-310 BC, Dewing 934v. Laur. hd. Apollo l./Fast biga r. driven by male charioteer, triskeles below. EF. Typical slightly rusty obverse die, tiny rim nick. Beautiful fine classical style. Rare. $9750 estimate.
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3804. MACEDON, ALEXANDER THE GREAT, 336-323 BC. Gold Stater. Head of Athena r./Nike advancing l. VF+. Ex. jewelry, lightly polished. Inexpensive example. $1500 estimate.
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3805. MACEDON, ALEXANDER THE GREAT, 336-323 BC. Gold stater. Head of Athena r./Nike advancing l. AEF. $2250 estimate.
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3806. HADRIAN, 117-138 AD. Gold Aureus, HRIC _, RIC 91. /PM TR P COS III, Genius stg. l. holding grain ears and patera. EF. Rare. Especially nice bust of Hadrian with detailed drapery. $7500 estimate.
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3807. TRAJAN DECIUS, 249-251 AD. Gold Aureus, HRIC_, Sear_, RIC 28, SNG ANS 1001-1-22105. Laur. hd. r./VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas stg. facing holding purse and cornucopia. EF. Small smooth areas. Very rare! $9500 estimate.
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3808. A FINE GREEK GOLD LION PENDANT, ca. 5th century BC. 20 x 20 mm. Listed in Christie's 12/8/99 lot 34 for $2000-$3000. $2250 estimate.
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3809. A FINE GREEK GOLD RING, ca. 5th century BC. The bezel with an engraved male figure seated holding a palm. 23 x 20 mm. Very rare early Greek gold ring. $5500 estimate.
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3810. A PAIR OSTROGOTH LARGE GOLD EARRINGS, ca. 6th century AD. Both with 14 facet ornaments set with garnets. 1.7 x 1.8 inches. Listed in Christie's 12/8/99 lot 149 for $3000-$4000. $3500 estimate.
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