Lot 4875

Description

Ancient Roman, provincial silver and Ae issues, Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Antiochia, Vespasian, (A.D. 69-79), silver tetradrachm, (12.57 g), dated "new holy year" 1 = 69 A.D., obv. laureate head to right of Vespasian, rev. eagle standing to left, on club, wings spread, palm branch in front (cf.S.736, Prieur 120, RPC 1953); Diadumenian, (A.D. 218), AE As, (4.75 g), obv. bust right of Diadumenian, rev. SC within wreath, (S.-, MacAlee 745c, SNG Cop 245); Philip I, (A.D. 244-249), billon tetradrachm, (13.09 g), issued 249, obv. laureate cuirassed bust left of Philip I, rev. eagle facing open wings, head to left with wreath, around, ANTIOXIA over S C in exergue, (cf.S.3958, McAlee 941b, Prieur 422); Trajan Decius, (A.D. 249-251 B.C.), billon tetradrachm, (11.03 g), obv. bust right of Trajan Decius, draped and cuirassed, rev. eagle facing open wings, head to right with wreath, (cf.S.4209, McAlee 1113d, Prieur 529) (illustrated). Toned, nearly very fine - good very fine. (4)

Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously CNG Auction 241, lots 208, 213, 216. Also Auction 264, lot 303. With tickets.