Jugurtha was treated as the king’s son and received a sound military training. He was the first to establish Iol (now Cherchell, Algeria) as the capital for the Numidian court. With the support of his erstwhile enemy, he united the eastern and western Numidian tribes and founded the Kingdom of Numidia.
AE26 14 g. 26 mm. Horse galloping l., pellet below.
Thasos Greece AR Tetradrachm Dionysos Berlin#91 Struck after 148 BC
Island off Thrace, Thasos. after 148BC. AR Tetradrachm. ‘ Herakles saviour of Thasos.”. Herakles nude standing facing, head left, holding club and lion skin. -small test cut at legs. 32mm 16.55g. Sear 1759.
The product is a Greek silver tetradrachm coin from the Thasos AR mint, dating back to 148-80 BC. It features the mythological figures Dionysos and Herakles, showcasing the cultural significance of these characters in ancient Greek society. The 16.31g coin with a diameter of 31mm is a valuable piece of history that represents the artistic and economic aspects of ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period. Its uncleaned state adds to its authenticity and historical value, making it a desirable collectible for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
ANCIENT GREECE. ISLANDS OFF THRACE, THASOS. Silver Tetradrachm, circa 148-80 BC. Rev: HPAKΛEOYΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ, Herakles standing left, holding club and lion skin; monogram or symbol to inner left, ΘAΣIΩN below.
Quite a beautiful coin and piece of Ancient Greek History. Exceptional quality.
The seal is made of bronze with a fineness of 0.99999 and has not been cleaned.
Komama Pisidia. Laureate Zeus. Laureate Zeus with right border of dots. Rv K O Boar Left. K O below boar “springing” left. 1st Century BC. similar to HJB 214 lot 151.
Adtramytion Mysia. Rv AΔΡAMY Pegasos. Forepart of Pegasos. Laureate Zeus. Laureate bearded Zeus right.