Dealer Frank S. Robinson will conduct his 112th mail and internet auction of Ancient and Early Coins with a closing date of May 5. The sale will include 487 lots, with lowminimum bids, and bids to be reduced as competition permits. Robinson notes that reductions have averaged 15-20% in his recent sales. There is no buyer fee.

Noteworthy among Greek coins in the sale are several classic Athenian "Owl" Tetradrachm in Choice EF to Mint State; an affordable Baktrian Tetradrachm of Eukratides I with rareheroic bust; two rare early Elymais silver tetradrachms; an attractive and rare Olympia stater; an early Corinthian stater with swastika pattern reverse graded VF; a rare PersisTetradrachm of Bagadates I in VF; and good run of Parthian coins.

Roman highlights include a nice VF Livia Dupondius; a "Tribute Penny" denarius in EF; a rare left-bust Galba denarius in Choice VF; and an EF Diadumenian denarius.

The auction also includes Byzantine and other early coinages, group lots, literature, and a section of items offered at fixed prices

Robinson holds about three such sales annually, and tries to offer a broad range of material for advanced collectors as well as bargain hunters. Catalogs are free; contactRobinson at Box 8600A, Albany, NY 12208; phone/fax 518-482-2639; e-mail frank@fsrcoin.com. The full catalog will be at his website,

To visit Frank's website, see:
http://www.fsrcoin.com/