Lesbos, Mytilene EL Hekte 4th Century BC
£675.00
Lesbos, Mytilene EL Hekte 4th Century BC
11x9mm, 2.55g
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Today we have added a good selection of Roman coins, including a selection from an old collection of silver denari from the Roman Republic, the earliest Roman silver coins available.
Followed by a good selection of 1st Century denari, high-grade bronze follies from the Tetrarchy & House of Constantine.
Ending with a silver siliqua from one of the less successful emperors, Flavius Victor from the late 4th Century AD who ruled the Western empire for around a year!
View all roman coins at www.silburycoins.comAn interesting selection of coinage from Anglo Saxon England has been uploaded today.
Early sceatta including coins depicting the bust of the Norse god Wodan (Odin), a rare series Q coin likely depicting Christ and even a gold coin from the Merovingians.
On to the Mid Saxon kingdoms with coins of Eadberht Praen of Kent, Offa and Coenwulf from Mercia, joined by Anglo Viking coinage and lastly 4 pennies from the Late Saxon period.
Enjoy!This Belgae “Cogwheel Smiler” Gold Quarter Stater, struck in the 1st century BC, is an exceptionally rare type with only 8 examples known. Featuring the distinctive turf cutter motif alongside cogwheels, and a beautifully stylised horse beneath a floral sun and comet, the design perfectly captures the bold imagination of Celtic art.
Rarely offered for sale and believed to be closely related to the famous Cheriton Smiler staters, this piece is not only historically important but visually unforgettable.
Now part of The London Collection of Ancient British Coins, showcasing some of the finest and rarest coins from Iron Age Britain ever assembled. Head to our website for more information.
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