![Greek sling bullet with inscription 'AIOLITHOY': ITEM: Sling bullet with inscription 'AIOLITHOY' MATERIAL: Lead CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 16 mm x 35 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex German private](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742573_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
Ancient Greek & Roman Collectibles
![Greek sling bullet with inscription 'AIOLITHOY': ITEM: Sling bullet with inscription 'AIOLITHOY' MATERIAL: Lead CULTURE: Greek PERIOD: 4th Century B.C DIMENSIONS: 16 mm x 35 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex German private](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742573_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Ancient Kushan Bronze Coin, Kanishka I AE Unit, Bactrian Series, circa 127-150 AD: This ancient Kushan bronze coin, designated as an AE (Aes) unit, dates back to the reign of Kanishka I (circa 127-150 AD). Weighing 15.5 grams and measuring 25-26 mm in diameter, with a 12 o'clock die](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180607983_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719062999)
![Ancient Roman Period Iron Arrowhead, 1st-3rd Century CE: Ancient Roman Period Iron Arrowhead, 1st-3rd Century CE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180516794_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Greco-Scythian Battle Axe, Sagaris, c. 600-400 BC: This extraordinary artifact is an ancient Greco-Scythian battle axe, known as a Sagaris, dating from approximately 600-400 BC. Measuring [specific length if known] inches, this piece exemplifies the m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524339_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Axe Head with Ram Figure, c. 1000-650 BC: This unique artifact is a Luristan bronze axe head, dating from approximately 1000-650 BC, featuring a striking ram figure. Measuring [specific length if known] inches, this piece exemplifies the adva](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524323_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Lot of 65 Ancient Roman Bronze Coins: **Originally Listed At $350** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 5th century CE. A fine study group of 65 struck bronze and copper coins, each depicting a regal figure on the obverse face and a myriad](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180001446_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718320432)
![Works of Horace in Original Latin, Anthon Notes, 1859: "The Works of Horace in Original Latin with English Notes, Critical and Explanatory" by Charles Anthon, published by Harper and Brothers, New York, 1859. Hard boards, leather [leather wear, damages an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176002246_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Porson, Notes Emendations in Latin & Greek Poets 1st UK Ed. 1812, Murray: Original First Edition of 1812 - in Latin and Greek: "Ricardi Porsoni Adversaria: notae and emendationes in poetas graecos quas ex schedis manuscripts Porsoni apud Collegium SS. Trinitatis Cantabrigia](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176013752_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Carter, Selections From Roman Elegiac Poets, 1900, Latin: "Selections From The Roman Elegiac Poets", with Introduction and Notes by Jesse Benedict Carter (Assistant Professor of Latin in Princeton University). Gildersleeve-Lodge Latin Series, published by D.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/175993065_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Phaedrus, Fables, Book 1 & 2, Cambridge 1st/1st UK Ed. 1902, Notes, Vocabulary: "The Fables of Phaedrus", Books I and II, edited with Introduction, Notes and Vocabulary by J.H. Flather, published by the University Press, Cambridge, England, 1902. First Edition, 1st Printing with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176002244_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Goldsmith, Roman History Abridged for Schools, UK Ed. 1819: "Dr. Goldsmith's Roman History", Abridged by Himself for the use of Schools, by Oliver Goldsmith, A New and Correct Edition, published by Henry Mozley (1773-1845), Derby St Werburgh, Derbyshire, Engla](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/175991591_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![McCullough, Fortune Favorites, Rome, 1st/1st US Ed., 1993, Historic Novel, Maps: "Fortune's Favorites" by Colleen McCullough, published by William Morrow & Co, New York, 1993. Stated First Edition, 1st printing with '1' present in the line on the copyright page; illustrated with m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177833838_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![McCullough, First Man in Rome, 1st/1st Ed. 1990, Historic Novel, Maps: "The First Man in Rome" by Colleen McCullough, published by William Morrow & Co, New York, 1990. First Edition, 1st Printing; illustrated with maps. Original dust jacket with un-clipped '$22.95' on th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177833824_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Rare Greek Silver Taras Stater (in 22K+ Gold Fairchild Pendant): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe, ca. late 20th to 21st century CE. A gorgeous and wearable Fairchild & Co. gold pendant with an ancient silver Greek coin at the center. The coin is a rare silver T](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/180585380_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719002026)
News about Ancient Greek & Roman Collectibles
![Closing soon: Met’s Chroma, revealing colorful truth of ancient sculpture](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Reconstruction-of-marble-finial-in-the-form-of-a-sphinx-detail-2022-1.jpg)
Closing soon: Met’s Chroma, revealing colorful truth of ancient sculpture
NEW YORK – Ancient Greek and Roman sculpture was once colorful, vibrantly painted, and richly adorned with detailed ornamentation. On view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through March 26, Chroma: Ancient Sculpture in Color reveals the colorful backstory of polychromy — meaning “many colors” in Greek — and presents new discoveries of surviving ancient color […]
![US returns smuggled ancient artifacts to Libya](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Hellenic-bust-of-a-veiled-woman-circa-350-BCE.png)
US returns smuggled ancient artifacts to Libya
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) – The United States on March 31 returned a cache of smuggled ancient artifacts to Libya as the oil-rich Mediterranean country struggles to protect its heritage against the backdrop of years of war, turmoil and unrest. The repatriated items include two sculptures dating to the 4th century BCE from the ancient city of […]
![Native American ceramics, modern art star at Auctions at Showplace, Nov. 7](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Helen-Shupla-Pueblo-Blackware-Pottery-Melon-Vase-1.jpg)
Native American ceramics, modern art star at Auctions at Showplace, Nov. 7
NEW YORK – Auctions at Showplace will continue the fall auction season with an exciting sale on November 7. It will feature a diverse offering including Picasso ceramics, a selection of modern art, mid-century furnishings, Asian objects, antiquities, fine jewelry along with costume jewelry and luxury goods from prime New York Metropolitan area estates. Absentee and […]
![Newark Museum to host important Steuben glass exhibition](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screen-Shot-2018-12-04-at-10.46.24-AM.png)
Newark Museum to host important Steuben glass exhibition
NEWARK, N.J. – A sparkling, colorful gift of Steuben glass from The Thomas N. Armstrong III Collection will be on display in an upcoming exhibition at the Newark Museum. Unexpected Color: A Journey Through Glass, opening on April 28, 2019, showcases more than 130 works in glass designed by Frederick Carder for the famed Steuben Glass Works […]