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Cyprus, Salamis, AE 12mm, (c.4th century B.C.), attributed to Evagoras II by some scholars, (2.09 g), obv. head of Athena left wearing crested Athenian helmet, shoulders draped, rev. forepart of bull kneeling left; **S* before, (S.5828, Tziambazis 131, SNG Cop. 60, BMC 75, Trait? II 1194, [pl. CXXVIII, 32], Weber 7735 [This Coin, illustrated]). Very fine and very rare, only four other examples on Coin Archives.
Estimate $300
Passed in
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochos II, (261-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.19 g), Seleucia on Tigris mint, issued 261-250 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochos I to right, dotted border, rev. Apollo Delphios seated to left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow, on right, **BASILEWS* and to left **ANTIOCOU*, to left and right monograms, (cf.S.6866, SC 587.4c, Newell ESM 190, HGC 9, 236g). Toned, good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Syria, kings of, Antiochos III, (223-187 B.C.), silver drachm (3.84 g), Apameia on the Orontes(?) mint, struck c.223-211 B.C.), obv. diademed head right, rev. elephant walking right; monogram to outer right, (S.6940, SC 1065.4 [this coin referenced], Houghton 1188 [this coin], HGC 9, 453a). Very fine, toned, die shift on reverse, very scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $440
Syria, kings of, Seleukos IV Philopator, (187-175 B.C.), silver drachm (3.72 g). AP monogram mint, in Northern Media or Hyrkania, obv. diademed head right, rev. Apollo Delphios seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow; AP monogram to upper inner left, (S.6967, SC 1361.2, cf. Houghton 1198, HGC 9, 582e). Nearly very fine, porous surface, toned with areas of find patina, a few light scratches and marks.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrius I, (162-150 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.00 g), Antioch mint, obv. diademed head of Demetrius to right within laurel wreath border, rev. Tyche seated to left with leg of throne a winged tritoness, holds sceptre and cornucopiae, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **DHMHTRIOU*, ANI monogram in left field, (S.7014, SC 1638.1m, SNG Spaer -, HGC 9, 797b). Toned, holed, fine/nearly very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrios I Soter, (162-150 B.C.), silver drachm (3.85 g), Ekbatana mint, struck 152-151 B.C., obv. Diademed head right dotted border, diadems falling straight behind, rev. Apollo Delphios seated left on omphalos, **BASILEWS DHMHTRIOU [SWTHROS]* around, (cf.S.7017, A. Houghton, "The Chronology of the Later Coinage of Demetrius I at Ecbatana" in "Four Seleucid Notes," AJN 5-6 (1993-94), cf.SC 1731.2, HGC 9, 803a). Toned, good very fine/very fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrios I Soter, (162-150 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.90 g), Antioch on the Orontes mint, dated SE 161 (152-151 B.C.), obv. diademed head to right, rev. cornucopia, below, two monograms above date, traces of **BASILEWS, DHMTRIOU SWTHROS]*, right and left, (S.7019, SC 1642.3b, HGC 9, 806, DCA 111). Nearly very fine, has been mounted, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Syria, Kingdom of, Alexander I Balas, (150-145 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.85 g), undated issued, Antioch mint on the Orontes mint, obv. diademed head of Alexander I to right, dotted border, rev. naked Apollo Delphos seated to left, on an omphalos, holding an arrow in extended right hand and resting a bow in his left hand, on either side **BASILEW[S] ALEXANDR[OU] QEOPATOROS EUERGET[OU]*, in exergue **ADR* and uncertain monogram, (cf.S.7035, cf.SC 1785, HGC 9, 887a). Toned, heavy scratches on reverse, very fine/fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrius II, first reign, (145-140 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.73 g), Seleucia on the Tigris mint, issued 145-141 B.C., obv. diademed head of Demetrius II to right, fillet border, rev. Tyche enthroned left, holding short sceptre and cornucopiae, on right, **BASILEWS/ DHMHTRIOU* and on left **[FI]LADELFOU/[NI]KATOR[OS]*, monogram below TAY in exergue. (cf.S.7050, SC 1984.1, SNG Israel I [Spaer] 1752, Houghton 1010, HGC 9, 867). Lightly toned, good fine, scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $380
Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrius II Nikator, second reign, (129-125 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.62 g), Sidon mint, dated SE 185 = 128-127 B.C., obv. diademed and bearded head of Demetrius II to right, filleted border, rev. Zeus seated left on throne, holding Nike and sceptre, on right, **BASILEWS DHMHTRIOU* and to left QEOU [NI]KATOPOS*, **SI* below throne **EPR* MI monogram all in the exergue, (cf.S.7103, SC 2187, ACNAC Houghton 720, HGC 9, 1117c [R2]). Grey patination, very fine, very porous, very rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus VI, (144-142 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.68 g), issued year 169 = 144-143 B.C., Antioch mint, obv. diademed radiate head of Antiochus VI to right, dotted border, rev. Apollo seated to left on omphalos, holding bow and arrow, to right **[BASILEWS] [AN]TIOCOU*, and to left **EPIFANOUS [D]IONUSOU*, in exergue **QXR STA*, monogram of **AP* between legs, (cf.S.7073, SC 2001.2b, HGC 9, 1036a). Dark patination, very fine/fine with chipped edge and off centred reverse.
Estimate $120
SOLD $170
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus VII, (138-129 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.20 g), Tyre mint, dated SE 182, issued 131-130 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochus VII to right, rev. eagle standing to left with closed wings on prow of galley, palm branch behind, Tyre monogram above club to left, year to right **BPR*, other letters in field, around **BASILEWS ANTIOCOU*, (cf.S.7094, SC.2109.10c, HGC 9, 1074, Newell Tyre 141). Light and attractively toned, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $1,000
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus VIII, (121-96 B.C.), first reign (121-114/3 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.65 g), Damascus mint, obv. diademed head of Antiochus VIII to right, fillet border, rev. Zeus Uranius with crescent above standing to left, holding star and sceptre, on right, **BASILEWS* and **ANTIOCOU* and to right **EPIFANOUS*, to left A*R/HDR* monograms, (cf.S.7143, SC 2322.3b, LSM [NN&M 84] No.94, SNG Spaer 2649, HGC 9, 1196e). Dark tone, light weight, field and edge knocks, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochos IX Eusebes Philopator (Kyzikenos), (114/3-95 B.C.), silver tetradrachm (15.73 g), Antioch on the Orontes mint, issue of first reign at Antioch, circa 113-112 B.C., obv. diademed bearded head to right, rev. to right and left **BASILEWS/ANTIOCOU, FILO PATOROS*, Athena Nikephoros standing left; to outer left **PN*/A; tiny A to inner right, all within wreath, (cf.S.7160, SC 2363a, SMA 382, SNG Spaer 2677, HGC 9, 1228i). Light and attractively toned, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $820
Syria, Kingdom of, Seleucus VI, (95-94 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.15 g), Seleucia on the Calycadnus mint, obv. diademed head of Antiochus VII to right, fillet border, rev. Athena standing to left, holding wreath bearing Nike in hand and other hand on shield and holding a spear, palm branch to left, **BASILEWS SELEUKOU* to left **EPIFANOUS NIKATOROS* to left, inner left field **ALEIDI*, (S.7092 [?450], SC 2405.10a, SNG Spaer 2783-4, cf.SNG Cop. 418, HGC 9, 1272). Surface porosity, nearly very fine, scarce.
Estimate $250
Passed in
Syria, Kingdom of, Philip I Philadelphos, (c.95/4-76/5 B.C.), silver tetradrachm (14.70 g), Antioch mint, posthumus issue, struck c.69-57 B.C., obv. diademed head right, rev. Zeus Nikephoros seated left; **F* to inner left, T in exergue; all within laurel wreath border, (cf.S.7214, SC 2488.6, HGC 9, 1323). Worn very good and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochos XIII Philadelphos (Asiaticus), first or second reign, (69/68-67 and 65/4 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, 15.35 g), Antioch mint, obv. diademed head to right, rev. Zeus Nikephoros seated left; XA monogram to inner left, P below throne; all within wreath, around traces of legend including [A]NTIOXO[U]*, to left, **FILADELFO[U]*, (S.7213, SC 2487, SNG Spaer 2919 var. (same obverse die; no P on reverse), SMA 461, HGC 9, 1340 [R]). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $3,200
Syria, Kingdom of, Seleukos I Nikator, (312-281 B.C.) - Tigranes II (83-69 B.C); various AE all described in descriptive envelopes with provenance details, includes Seleukos I, Antiochos I, Antiochos II, Seleukos III, Achaios (3.54 g) (HGC 9, 435) (illustrated) (ex Jean Elsen Sale 83 [lot 245]; Antiochos III, Antiochos IV including AE 37 (31.33 g), (HGC 9, 643) (illustrated); Seleukos IV, Demetrios II, Antiochos VI (HGC 9, 1049); Tryphon, (4.33 g), (HGC 9, 1061) (illustrated); Antiochos VII, Alexander II including (HGC 9, 1162), Antiochos VIII, Antiochos IX, Antiochos XII (HGC 9, 1327) (illustrated, ex CNG eSale 200 [lot 179]); Tigranes, others (2). Poor - nearly extremely fine, several scarce. (27)
Estimate $250
SOLD $350
Phoenicia, Arados, Uncertain king, (c.380-351/0 B.C.), silver tetrobol, 15 mm, (2.69 g), obv. laureate head of Ba'al-Arwad to right, rev. galley to right, over waves, above, Phoenician legend, (S.5972, Betlyon 27. HGC 10, 41); other assorted small AE issues (8), some with prow reverse, others include HGC 10, nos 80, 93); Phoenicia, Byblos, Uzzibaal, (c.365-350 B.C.), silver 1/8 Shekel, 10mm, (0.76 g), obv. two warriors, holding shields, standing on galley left on waves, hippocamp below, rev. lion attacking bull to left, (S.6014, Betlyon 15; cf.SNG Cop.132 (shekel), HGC 10, 134) (illustrated). Mostly fair - fine, last coin nearly extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $200
SOLD $360
Phoenicia, Byblos, king `Uzzib`l (Azbaal or 'Ozba'al), (400-376 B.C.), silver dishekel or seqel, 24mm, (13.34 g), obv. war galley travelling to left with lion's head prow and three hoplites with round shields, hippocamp to left below, Phoenician Z above tail, rev. bull kneeling left attacked by lion on top of it, nearly a full Phoenician legend above [Azbaal melek Gebal], (S.6012, cf.BMC 4, cf.Traite II, 871, Pl.117, 21-2; cf.ACNAC Dewing 2662, cf.Rouvier 641, cf.Betylon 14 [p.118], cf.Leu Num. 72, May 1998 lot 312 similar dies [realised 2530 SFr.], HGC 10, 133). Good very fine/nearly extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,400
Phoenicia, Sidon, king `Abd `astart I, (365-352 B.C.), silver sixteenth shekel, (0.76 g), dated RY 1 = 365-364 B.C., obv. war galley travelling to left, waves below, Phoenician letter 9 above, rev. Phoenician letter 90 between Persian king or bearded deity and lion which he is slaying, (S.5940, HGC 10, 245, 197-200, cf.BMC 34-35, E&E-S Group IV, 2.4.2, see Cohen, Dated Coins of Antiquity, page 466 noted) (illustrated); together with AE (2), similar to HGC 10, 281, obv. Tyche head right, rev. galley left; and similar HGC 10, 293. Last two corroded and porous; Tyre, AE (3), AE 26, obv. Severus Alexander right, rev. olive tree between the Ambrosial Rocks; AE 16, year 247 (131-2 A.D.), AE 14 similar both with rev. palm tree. First coin fine, others very good - fine, first coin rare. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $160
Phoenicia, Tyre, Ozmilk (Azemilkos), (c.349-311/0 B.C.), silver shekel (20mm), (8.20 g), dated RY 14 (336/5 B.C.). obv. deity, holding reins and arched bow, riding hippocamp right above two lines of waves; below, dolphin right, circle ornamentation around, rev. owl standing to right, head facing; crook and flail in background; crescent and O over |||| ([for Ozmilk] and 14 [date], in Phoenician) in right field, circle ornamentation around, (cf.S.5915, E&E-T Group II.2.1.25; HGC 10, 349; DCA 918). Lightly toned, traces of hoard patination, a little off centre on reverse, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Phoenicia, Tyre, 'Ozmilk (azemilkos), (349-333/2 B.C.), issued year 4 = 346-5 B.C., silver 1/16 shekel, 8mm, (0.52 g), obv. hippocamp left above waves, rev. owl standing left, head facing; crook and flail in background; IIII to left. (S.5916, cf.E&E-T 1577-8; cf.Betlyon 20; cf.HGC 10, 333). Very fine, apparently unlisted for date and type.
Estimate $100
SOLD $460
Samaria, (4th Century B.C.), silver hemiobol, 6mm, (0.21 g), obv. head of satrap left, wearing bashlik, rev. Persian king standing right, holding dagger), (Meshorer and Qedar 21); another (4th Century B.C.), silver hemiobol, 7mm, (0.27 g), obv. head of a horned mythological animal right, rev. lion crouching left, devouring animal hindquarters, (Meshorer and Qedar 156). Fine - very fine and very rare. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Samaria, (4th Century B.C.), silver obol, 9mm, (0.56 g), obv. forepart of horned animal right, within dotted square border, rev. crowned head of Bes facing, flanked by two wings; above, winged solar disc and cuneiform signs; all within dotted square border, (Meshorer and Qedar 157); together with (4th Century B.C.), silver quarter obol, 7mm, (0.20 g), obv. bull charging right, looking back, rev. lion seated facing, tail projecting out to left, (Meshorer and Qedar 136). Very fine, both very rare. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Palestine, Judaea, John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan), (134-104 B.C.), copper prutah, (1.35 g), obv. legend in four lines (yehphanan, the High Priest and the Council of the Jews), all within wreath, rev. double cornucopiae adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between, (S. 6096, H.463, AJC I, Group La, cf.Kaufman "Unrecorded Hasmonean Coins From the J.CH. Kaufman Collection", Jerusalem, 1995, cf.La51); second coin Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan), (104-76 B.C.), copper lepton, (0.94 g), obv. anchor around partial legend **BASILEWS ALEXANDROY*, rev. star of eight rays surrounded by diadem, between the rays Hebrew letters [Yehonatan the King], (S.6087, H.1152, BMC 1 [p.210], Meshorer 8). Both attractive patination, first with earthern patina, very fine, both rare in this condition. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Palestine, a small collection of AE prutahs, mostly of Alexander Jannaeus (103-76 B.C.), obv. Hebrew legend in wreath, rev. double cornucopiae, although attributed to above, many could be attributed to earlier rulers, (cf.S.6089). Very good - very fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Palestine, Judaea, Hasmonean king, Mattathias Antigonus, (40-37 B.C.), AE 25, copper eight prutah, Jerusalem mint, (12.70 g), obv. double cornucopiae, Hebrew inscription, "Mattatayah the high priest and Council of the Jews", rev. wreath with partial inscription within **[BASILEOS ANTIGONOU]*, (S.6103, H.1162 [481], Meshorer 36, HGC 10, 646). Rough green patination, very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
Passed in
Palestine, Judaea, King Agrippa I, (A.D. 37 - 44), copper prutah, (3.160 grams), obv. umbrella or canopy, around [BACI**LE*]WC A**GRIPA*, rev. three ears of barley growing between leaves, L S (year 6 = A.D. 42-3), (S.5567, H.553, AJC II, No.11 [p.553], Meshorer 88); Roman Procurator of Judaea, Antonius Felix under Claudius, (A.D. 52-59), copper prutah, (2.13 g), obv. two oblong shields and two spears crossed, around [NEPW] **KL*AV KAIC[AP], (Nero Claudius Caesar, son of Claudius), rev. palm tree six branches, and two bunches of dates, [BPIT] above (Brittanicus, second son of Claudius), below date across L I**D*/K AI, L I**D* = year 14 = A.D. 54), (S.5626, H.652 [117], AJC II Supplement V, No.29, Meshorer 233); Judaea, First Revolt, (A.D. 66-70), copper prutah, year 2 = 67-8 A.D., (2.42 g), obv. amphora with broad rim and two handles "year two" in Hebrew around, rev. vine leaf on small branch, "the Freedom of Zion" as Hebrew legend around, (S.5639, AJC 12 [p.260, Pl.18], H. 1360, Meshorer 153 [p.155], Kadman 11, cf.Maltiel- Gerstenfeld 230). Mostly very fine, first and last in detailed ticketed flips. (3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $400
Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Pontius Pilate, under Tiberius, (A.D. 26-36), copper prutah, (2.43 g), obv. lituus surrounded by Greek inscription, representing [TIBEPIOY] KAICAPOC, rev. date within wreath, LIH = year 18 = A.D.31, (S.5623, H.1343, Meshorer 231, AJC Supplement V, No.24). Light earthern patina, off centred on reverse a clear date reading.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200