Lot 3698

Description

Syria, Kingdom of, Alexander I Balas, (150-145 B.C.), AE 18, (7.00 grams), obv. head of Alexander I wearing flanged Attic helmet to right, rev. Nike standing to left, holding wreath in outstretched hand with palm branch over shoulder, B in exergue, grain ear in left field, **[B]ASILEWS ALEXANDROU*, (S.7040, SNG Spaer 1470 var, cf.Houghton 203); Uncertain AE, Phonecia or Cilicia, AE 20, (4.84 grams), obv. head of Tyche right, rev. Athena standing left holding Nike in outstretched right hand, spear in left hand, shield resting at foot, to right **AIAGW THSIEPAS*, to left **KAIAUTONOM[OU]*, (cf.RPC 3872); Sasanian Empire, Khusro II, (A.D. 591-628), silver drachm, (2.55 grams), Bishapur mint, obv. crowned bust of Khosru II right, rev. fire altar of Zarathustra, date left (RY 27), (cf.Gobl pl.XIII, 212). Fine - very fine. (3)