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214-217 AD silver denarius of Caracalla Obv: laureate and bearded bust Rev: Liberalitas standing, holding cornucopia and abacus NGC MS * ex: JKKern........................................... $677
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330-340 AD bronze follis of the Roman Empire to celebrate the new capital Constantinople. During the later years of Constantine the Great he mandated Christianity as the state religion. Obv: city goddess Constantinopolis wearing helmet and armour Rev: Victory advancing with spear and shield. Though originally Pagan, as the Greek Nike and Roman Victory, this goddess was readily adapted in Christian theology as an Angel, which has continued to this day NGC MS ex: JKKern $277 raw EF+ slightly irregular $77 Fine++ $37
92-91 BC silver tetradrachm of Athens “New Style” 100% Obv: helmeted Athena Rev: Owl standing on amphora, dolphin and trident to right, all in wreath 277 AD billon double denarius (Aurelianus) of the NGC Ch XF.................................................. $1077 emperor general Probus, Ticinum mint Obv: his robed and radiate bust Rev: standing goddess 100% 100% Felicitas, holding cornucopiae and long scepter 465-455 BC silver tetradrachm from Athens, the age topped with caduceus NGC Abt Unc nice broad 330-340 AD bronze follis Constantinopolis of Socrates, early style before the Peloponnisian flan with near full borders ex: JKKern......... $277 commemorative Obv: helmeted bust of city goddess Rev: Angel advancing NGC MS ex: War, characterized by the smaller head, more JKKern.......................................................... $277 delicately engraved owl, and Athena’s features in finer style NGC XF “find patina”, meaning totally uncleaned, and covered with a thick deposit of 100% surface oxidation. For the purist!................. $2377 46-45 BC bronze (28mm) struck in the colonial city of Antioch Obv: Wreathed and bearded bust of 100% Zeus Rev: Tyche(city goddess) standing NGC 100% Ch AU fine style ex: JKKern(Only nice one I ever 286-293 AD billon double denarius of the Romanofound)............................................................ $377 British empire, Carausius. Obv: his radiate and 337-361 AD silver siliquae (95% silver) of robed bust Rev: Pax standing, holding olive branch Constantius II, named after his grandfather and long scepter, F O in field NGC MS silvering Sirmium mint in the Balkans Obv: diademed and superb grade for this very scarce usurper. Ex: curaissed bust of Constantius II Rev: celebration JKKern.......................................................... $1477 of vows in wreath NGC Ch XF ex: JKKern. $527 100%
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1924-P quarter ANACS AU 58 PQ................ $127 100% 100%
1811 silver 6 pence token from Newport on the Isle of Wight Obv: hive with busy bees Rev: sailing ship VF nice orig toning............................... $177
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2003 platinum Quarter tr oz eagle NGC MS 69 $377 100% 1578 silver Half daaler of 20 sols, emergency issue of Amsterdam, Spanish Netherlands in revolt. 1833 half cent NGC VF 30 brown mint error curved 31% Obv: arms of city held by two lions, XX and 1578 clip@2:00...................................................... $147 1934 Federal Reserve $1000 note, Chicago-G, PMG to sides, all die struck twice out of register, reverse abt unc 50.................................................... $3177 much more so, assayer’s symbol (briquet) in 1934-A Federal Reserve $1000 note, Chicago-G punch above. Rev: * P * AR . ET *FO* all in wreath, 20% PMG abt unc EPQ....................................... $3477 die struck twice NGC VF 30........................ $977 2003-W gold eagle set PCGS Proof 70........ $2977 100%
1865-S half dime , orig uncleaned F 15++.. $77
27.5%
2012 gold Pandas, one, ½, and 1/10 tr oz PCGS MS 70........................................................... $3277
441-413 BC silver tetradrachm of Athens from the Peloponesian War period Obv: Athena in crested helmet decorated with olive leaves Rev: her pet owl, crescent moon and olive branch behind VF+, nice round shape, clear nose and chin, faint oxidation....................................................... $1077
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294-295 AD silver argentus of Maximianus, a fine 364-375 AD gold solidus of Valentinian I, Antioch silver reform coin intended to resurrect the iconic mint Obv: robed, jeweled and diademed bust of denarius,Obv: his laureate bust Rev: wall of army Valentinian I Rev: cuirassed and togaed standing camp, gate and three turrets, Antioch mint NGC Valentinian I, holding long jeweled standard topped Abt Unc * deposits (some light clinging dirt) $1677 with cross and figure of Victory NGC Abt Unc, clipped (3.99 grams weight, standard 4.5 grams) scratches (very faint rev field graffiti) Still a tough emperor in high grade.................................. $1777
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457-350 BC silver stater, heavy Aeginetic standard 12.35 grams, from the Greek island of Aegina Obv: tortoise in high relief Rev: square divided into 5 compartments NGC Ch VF full head and front feet, better than usual centering................. $3477
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1934-A Federal Reserve $500 note, New York-B, PMG abt unc 50 .......................................... $1477 100% 1934-A Federal Reserve $500 note, New York-B, 1776 dated Continental $ restruck in 1961, HK-853 raw EF++ ..................................................... $1277 in copper NGC Medal MS 64 (mostly red). $197 1889-CC Morgan key NGC Fine 15 way PQ $977 1934-A Federal Reserve $500 note, Chicago-G raw 1889-CC Morgan key NGC G 4.................... $577 EF ................................................................. $1177 1934 Federal Reserve $500 note, Chicago-G raw EF ................................................................. $1177 1934 Federal Reserve $500 note, New York-B raw VF 30 ........................................................... $897
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54-68 AD brass sestertius of Nero Obv: his laureate 294-295 AD silver argentus of Maximianus Obv: his bust in fine style , globe at point of bust indicating laureate bust Rev: army camp gate with 4 tetarchs 100% Lugdunum (Lyons, France mint) Rev: goddesses (co-emperors) sacrificing in front NGC Ch AU* $1477 1220-1230 AD bronze jital of the Great Mongols Annona (deity in charge of the annual grain supply during the reign of Genghis Khan, military base to Rome) and Ceres (goddess of agriculture and near Ghazna Fine, light scratches............... $77 growing grain) basket of grain on table, prow of galley in background. The distribution of grain to 100% 457-350 BC silver stater from Aegina Obv: high the rowdy citizens of Rome was like food stamps relief tortoise, Rev: compartmented square VF, today, and Nero used a big coin like this to tell the high relief...................................................... $1077 populace that he was their benefactor. NGC Ch XF 100% fine style ex: JKKern.................................... $3377 318-324 AD billon nummus of Constantine the Great Obv: his radiate (very unusual for him) and draped bust Rev: Jupiter standing (Constantine did not 100% accept Christianity until his deathbed), holding Victory and long scepter, eagle at feet before, 1289-1311 silver grosso of Pietro Gradenigo, doge bound captive at feet behind Kyzicus mint NGC Ch of Venice Obv: Doge and St Mark holding banner AU* ex: JKKern............................................ $277 Rev: Christ enthroned NGC AU 55............. $297
34%
Nice Worldwide Mix Foreign coins, no silver, kilogram........................................................ $17
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1787-2014 dated Brasher half doubloon, 13.2 grams 22kt, raw Ch BU COPY stamped on eagle’s breast............................................................ $577
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1894-P Morgan key NGC AG 3..................... $677
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1962 Franklin NGC Proof 67 cameo............ $137 (interesting slightly rotated reverse die, rare on proofs?)
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1803 B-6, large 3, bust silver dollar Fine 15. $2277 1922-B Swiss gold 20 francs NGC MS 67... $977
318-319 AD reduced follis, or billon centenionalis 100% of Constantine the Great Obv: his helmeted and cuirassed bust Rev: two winged Victories on 1312-1328 silver grosso of Giovanni Soranzo, doge 54-68 AD bronze as(1/4 of a sestertius) of Nero Obv: either side of altar, holding shield above inscribed of Venice Rev: Doge and St Mark holding banner his laureate bust Rev: Temple of Janus with doors VOT PR, P on altar NGC Abt Unc (faint silvering Obv: Christ enthroned. Old gentle gray toning closed, which indicated that the Roman empire remains)........................................................ $127 PCGS MS 63................................................ $497 was at peace (apparently the Jewish Revolt in the Middle East) did not count as “being at war”. NGC Many More Coins at Ch VF superbly original surfaces as dug.... $977
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445-431 BC silver stater of Aegina Obv: high relief tortoise Rev: compartmented square VF+ smooth, broad flan with well centered strike........... $2477
350-330 BC silver stater from Corinth Obv: Athena with Corinthian helmet pushed back up on her head, Artemis the torch bearer behind Rev: flying Pegasus VF.................................................. $477
2002 platinum Quarter tr oz eagle, mounted in 14 kt and platinum bezel, ready to wear............ $447
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1807 silver one real, or 12½ cents, Mexico City mint, Good............................................................. $47 1923-S quarter NGC AU clnd (slit brightness) $1477
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Jonathan K. Kern Co.
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New Purchases and Reduced Prices
O c t o b e r
100%
214-217 AD silver denarius of Caracalla Obv: laureate and bearded bust Rev: Liberalitas standing, holding cornucopia and abacus NGC MS * ex: JKKern........................................... $677
100%
5 ,
2 0 1 5
100%
330-340 AD bronze follis of the Roman Empire to celebrate the new capital Constantinople. During the later years of Constantine the Great he mandated Christianity as the state religion. Obv: city goddess Constantinopolis wearing helmet and armour Rev: Victory advancing with spear and shield. Though originally Pagan, as the Greek Nike and Roman Victory, this goddess was readily adapted in Christian theology as an Angel, which has continued to this day NGC MS ex: JKKern $277 raw EF+ slightly irregular $77 Fine++ $37
92-91 BC silver tetradrachm of Athens “New Style” 100% Obv: helmeted Athena Rev: Owl standing on amphora, dolphin and trident to right, all in wreath 277 AD billon double denarius (Aurelianus) of the NGC Ch XF.................................................. $1077 emperor general Probus, Ticinum mint Obv: his robed and radiate bust Rev: standing goddess 100% 100% Felicitas, holding cornucopiae and long scepter 465-455 BC silver tetradrachm from Athens, the age topped with caduceus NGC Abt Unc nice broad 330-340 AD bronze follis Constantinopolis of Socrates, early style before the Peloponnisian flan with near full borders ex: JKKern......... $277 commemorative Obv: helmeted bust of city goddess Rev: Angel advancing NGC MS ex: War, characterized by the smaller head, more JKKern.......................................................... $277 delicately engraved owl, and Athena’s features in finer style NGC XF “find patina”, meaning totally uncleaned, and covered with a thick deposit of 100% surface oxidation. For the purist!................. $2377 46-45 BC bronze (28mm) struck in the colonial city of Antioch Obv: Wreathed and bearded bust of 100% Zeus Rev: Tyche(city goddess) standing NGC 100% Ch AU fine style ex: JKKern(Only nice one I ever 286-293 AD billon double denarius of the Romanofound)............................................................ $377 British empire, Carausius. Obv: his radiate and 337-361 AD silver siliquae (95% silver) of robed bust Rev: Pax standing, holding olive branch Constantius II, named after his grandfather and long scepter, F O in field NGC MS silvering Sirmium mint in the Balkans Obv: diademed and superb grade for this very scarce usurper. Ex: curaissed bust of Constantius II Rev: celebration JKKern.......................................................... $1477 of vows in wreath NGC Ch XF ex: JKKern. $527 100%
100%
1924-P quarter ANACS AU 58 PQ................ $127 100% 100%
1811 silver 6 pence token from Newport on the Isle of Wight Obv: hive with busy bees Rev: sailing ship VF nice orig toning............................... $177
100% 100%
2003 platinum Quarter tr oz eagle NGC MS 69 $377 100% 1578 silver Half daaler of 20 sols, emergency issue of Amsterdam, Spanish Netherlands in revolt. 1833 half cent NGC VF 30 brown mint error curved 31% Obv: arms of city held by two lions, XX and 1578 clip@2:00...................................................... $147 1934 Federal Reserve $1000 note, Chicago-G, PMG to sides, all die struck twice out of register, reverse abt unc 50.................................................... $3177 much more so, assayer’s symbol (briquet) in 1934-A Federal Reserve $1000 note, Chicago-G punch above. Rev: * P * AR . ET *FO* all in wreath, 20% PMG abt unc EPQ....................................... $3477 die struck twice NGC VF 30........................ $977 2003-W gold eagle set PCGS Proof 70........ $2977 100%
1865-S half dime , orig uncleaned F 15++.. $77
27.5%
2012 gold Pandas, one, ½, and 1/10 tr oz PCGS MS 70........................................................... $3277
441-413 BC silver tetradrachm of Athens from the Peloponesian War period Obv: Athena in crested helmet decorated with olive leaves Rev: her pet owl, crescent moon and olive branch behind VF+, nice round shape, clear nose and chin, faint oxidation....................................................... $1077
100%
100% 100%
294-295 AD silver argentus of Maximianus, a fine 364-375 AD gold solidus of Valentinian I, Antioch silver reform coin intended to resurrect the iconic mint Obv: robed, jeweled and diademed bust of denarius,Obv: his laureate bust Rev: wall of army Valentinian I Rev: cuirassed and togaed standing camp, gate and three turrets, Antioch mint NGC Valentinian I, holding long jeweled standard topped Abt Unc * deposits (some light clinging dirt) $1677 with cross and figure of Victory NGC Abt Unc, clipped (3.99 grams weight, standard 4.5 grams) scratches (very faint rev field graffiti) Still a tough emperor in high grade.................................. $1777
100%
100%
457-350 BC silver stater, heavy Aeginetic standard 12.35 grams, from the Greek island of Aegina Obv: tortoise in high relief Rev: square divided into 5 compartments NGC Ch VF full head and front feet, better than usual centering................. $3477
31%
1934-A Federal Reserve $500 note, New York-B, PMG abt unc 50 .......................................... $1477 100% 1934-A Federal Reserve $500 note, New York-B, 1776 dated Continental $ restruck in 1961, HK-853 raw EF++ ..................................................... $1277 in copper NGC Medal MS 64 (mostly red). $197 1889-CC Morgan key NGC Fine 15 way PQ $977 1934-A Federal Reserve $500 note, Chicago-G raw 1889-CC Morgan key NGC G 4.................... $577 EF ................................................................. $1177 1934 Federal Reserve $500 note, Chicago-G raw EF ................................................................. $1177 1934 Federal Reserve $500 note, New York-B raw VF 30 ........................................................... $897
100%
54-68 AD brass sestertius of Nero Obv: his laureate 294-295 AD silver argentus of Maximianus Obv: his bust in fine style , globe at point of bust indicating laureate bust Rev: army camp gate with 4 tetarchs 100% Lugdunum (Lyons, France mint) Rev: goddesses (co-emperors) sacrificing in front NGC Ch AU* $1477 1220-1230 AD bronze jital of the Great Mongols Annona (deity in charge of the annual grain supply during the reign of Genghis Khan, military base to Rome) and Ceres (goddess of agriculture and near Ghazna Fine, light scratches............... $77 growing grain) basket of grain on table, prow of galley in background. The distribution of grain to 100% 457-350 BC silver stater from Aegina Obv: high the rowdy citizens of Rome was like food stamps relief tortoise, Rev: compartmented square VF, today, and Nero used a big coin like this to tell the high relief...................................................... $1077 populace that he was their benefactor. NGC Ch XF 100% fine style ex: JKKern.................................... $3377 318-324 AD billon nummus of Constantine the Great Obv: his radiate (very unusual for him) and draped bust Rev: Jupiter standing (Constantine did not 100% accept Christianity until his deathbed), holding Victory and long scepter, eagle at feet before, 1289-1311 silver grosso of Pietro Gradenigo, doge bound captive at feet behind Kyzicus mint NGC Ch of Venice Obv: Doge and St Mark holding banner AU* ex: JKKern............................................ $277 Rev: Christ enthroned NGC AU 55............. $297
34%
Nice Worldwide Mix Foreign coins, no silver, kilogram........................................................ $17
100%
1787-2014 dated Brasher half doubloon, 13.2 grams 22kt, raw Ch BU COPY stamped on eagle’s breast............................................................ $577
100%
1894-P Morgan key NGC AG 3..................... $677
100%
100%
100%
100% 100%
100%
1962 Franklin NGC Proof 67 cameo............ $137 (interesting slightly rotated reverse die, rare on proofs?)
100%
www.jkerncoins.com
Email copies of older ads easily available. Many items still available.
1. All coins guaranteed as described ANA and common sense grading. Your satisfaction guaranteed! 2. Fourteen day return privilege except on bullion or approval service can be arranged with proper references. 3. Personal checks of unknown customers must clear. References may be required. VISA, MasterCard, Amer. Express and Wires accepted. Bullion items check or wire only. ® 4. Kentucky residents add 6% sales tax. 5. All coins sent insured or registered! Please add $5.00 for postage and handling. 6. Most coins are one-of-a-kind. Second choices appreciated. 7. Office walk-in sales by appointment only.
1803 B-6, large 3, bust silver dollar Fine 15. $2277 1922-B Swiss gold 20 francs NGC MS 67... $977
318-319 AD reduced follis, or billon centenionalis 100% of Constantine the Great Obv: his helmeted and cuirassed bust Rev: two winged Victories on 1312-1328 silver grosso of Giovanni Soranzo, doge 54-68 AD bronze as(1/4 of a sestertius) of Nero Obv: either side of altar, holding shield above inscribed of Venice Rev: Doge and St Mark holding banner his laureate bust Rev: Temple of Janus with doors VOT PR, P on altar NGC Abt Unc (faint silvering Obv: Christ enthroned. Old gentle gray toning closed, which indicated that the Roman empire remains)........................................................ $127 PCGS MS 63................................................ $497 was at peace (apparently the Jewish Revolt in the Middle East) did not count as “being at war”. NGC Many More Coins at Ch VF superbly original surfaces as dug.... $977
Coins for sale in other Coin World ads every week and at www.jkerncoins.com
MAIL ORDER POLICIES
445-431 BC silver stater of Aegina Obv: high relief tortoise Rev: compartmented square VF+ smooth, broad flan with well centered strike........... $2477
350-330 BC silver stater from Corinth Obv: Athena with Corinthian helmet pushed back up on her head, Artemis the torch bearer behind Rev: flying Pegasus VF.................................................. $477
2002 platinum Quarter tr oz eagle, mounted in 14 kt and platinum bezel, ready to wear............ $447
No Credit Cards on bullion or $5s, $10s, $20s. Satisfaction guaranteed, 14 day return privilege. Checks, wires, Visa, MC, AX
JONATHAN K. KERN
100%
441 S. Ashland Ave., Lexington, Kentucky 40502 To order, call 859-269-1614 between 9 AM & 5 Pm EST
100%
(Visits by appointment) Professional Numismatist • Bachelor of Arts in Numismatics
100%
1807 silver one real, or 12½ cents, Mexico City mint, Good............................................................. $47 1923-S quarter NGC AU clnd (slit brightness) $1477
Life Member
24-hour FAX only: (859) 266-7900 Email: [email protected]
