Lot 2729

Description

Syria, Seleucia ad Calycadnum, Philip I, (AD 244-249), AE 35mm (19.22 g), obv. radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. busts of Apollo and Artemis facing each other, (SNG Levante 778 legend placement); second coin, similar, Trebonianus Gallus, (AD 251-253), AE 28mm, (14.88 g), obv. radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. Clipeus and wreath set on altar, vexillum on either side, (SNG Levante Supp 212 [This Coin) (illustrated); third coin similar, Valerian I (AD 253-260), AE 32mm (16.19 g), obv. similar as above, rev. Apollo and Artemis busts facing each other, (cf.SNG Levante 766 [same obverse die]); fourth coin, Gallienus, (AD 253-268), AE 31mm, (12.19 g), obv. similar to previous coin, rev. Nike advancing left holding wreath and palm, (cf.SNG Levante 787 variety); fifth coin similar, obv. laureate bust right, rev. radiate god on horseback right, (SNG Levante Supp 215 [This Coin]) (illustrated). Fine - very fine, rare, last coin flan crack and holed. (5)

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, first coin from CNG eSale 127 (lot 188), November 28, 2005, from the Garth R. Drewry Collection from Davissons Sale 15 (lot 155) March 29 2001; second coin, from CNG Mail Bid Sale 69 (lot 1128) June 8, 2005; third coin, from CNG eSale 118 (lot 119), July 13, 2005); fourth coin, From CNG eSale 127 (lot 203), November 23, 2005, from the Garth R. Drewry Collection, acquired from Ancient Coins (Harvey Hurtt) 30 Ocober 1972 [lot 262); fifth coin CNG Mail Bid Sale 69 (lot 1131) June 8, 2005.