Catalogue
Palestine - Israel, various including Roman Procurators, AE prutahs of the following types M.Ambibulus year 39 (S.5608); Antonius Felix year 14 (of Claudius) (S.5625) (2); year 5 (of Nero) (S.5627); others of Agrippa I (37-44 A.D.), (S.5567); First Revolt, year 2 (67-68 A.D.) (3), obv. amphora, rev. vine - branch, (S.5939-5940); Judaea Capta, Domitian (81-96 A.D.), AE as. Caesarea Maritima mint, type struck 92-93, obv. laureate head right, rev. Nike advancing left, holding wreath and trophy, (Meshorer 395; Hendin 1459; RPC II 2308). Mostly very good. (9)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Palestine, Judaea, Second Revolt or Bar Cochba War, (A.D. 132-135), silver denarius or zuz, (3.21 g), undated, but attributed to year 3, (A.D. 134-5), obv. "Shim`on" around a bunch of grapes and small branch, border of dots, rev. legend `For the Freedom of Israel' jug and palm branch, all within a border of dots, (S.5668; Mildenberg No.209, obv. die 24, rev. die 113 with 17 examples cited for this die combination, Meshorer 209, H.734 [172]). Off centred on obverse and reverse, weak in places with trace of evidence of overstriking on a Roman denarius, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,900
Persian Imperial Coinage, Kingdom of, Artaxerxes I, (475-420 B.C.), struck in Lydia at Sardeis, silver siglos, (5.44 g), obv. king as bearded archer kneeling to right with spear and bow, obverse has a circular countermark, rev. oblong incuse punch, (S.4683, Noe Group VII (NNM 137), BMC 31 [p.152]), SNG Del 3028-9, Carradice [BAR 343] 26, type IIIb late, SNG Cop.274-7). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
Persian Imperial Coinage, Kingdom of, Artaxerxes I, (475-420 B.C.), struck in Lydia at Sardeis, silver siglos, (5.25 g), obv. king as bearded archer kneeling to right with spear and bow, some countermarks, rev. oblong incuse punch, (S.4683, Noe Group VII (NNM 137), BMC 31 [p.152]), SNG Del 3028-9, Carradice [BAR 343] 26, type IIIb late). Nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Baktria, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Diodotos II, (c.235-225 B.C.), AE unit 18mm, (4.53 g), Attic standard, obv.laureate head of Zeus to right, rev. Artemis advancing right, holding torch, (S.7504, Holt Series I, Group I; Bopearachchi Serie 9A; SNG ANS 99-100, HGC 12, 30 [R2]). Very fine mottled red, brown, and green patina, some minor roughtness and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Baktria, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Demetrios I, (c.200-185 B.C.), AE triple unit, AE 30, (12.66 g), obv. head of elephant slightly right with raised trunk, wearing bell, rev. **BASILEWS DHMHTRIOU*, large caduceus, monogram in inner left field, (S.7533, Bopearachchi Serie 5 var. (monogram), SNG ANS 212, MIG Type 108, HGC 12, 67); another Philoxenos Aniketos, (c.125-110 B.C.), AE 21x20mm, (7.52 g), obv. Female deity standing left, raising hand and holding cornucopia, monogram to left, rev. Zebu standing right, (S.-, Bopearachchi 10F, HGC 12, 274). For the first coin illustrated, extremely fine, weak on reverse legends, dark red-brown patina, spots of oxidation, scarce, second coin fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
Baktria, Greco-Baktrian kingdom, Euthydemos II, (c.185-180 B.C.), copper-nickel unit 18mm, (3.73 g), Attic standard, obv. laureate head of Apollo to right, rev. tripod legend either side, (S.7541, Bopearachchi Serie 7A, SNG ANS 227, MIG 119, HGC 12, 78 [R2]; another Apollotos I, (c.174-165 B.C.), AE quadruple Unit, 22mm, (10.00 g), Indian standard, obv. Apollo standing facing, holding arrow and bow, rev. tripod with monogram to right, (S.7594, Bopearachchi Serie 6F, SNG ANS 359-63, (HGC 12, 120). Second coin good very fine, dark brown, almost black, patina, first fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
Baktria, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Agathocles, (c.171-160 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.07 g), obv. diademed bust of Agathocles to right, dotted border, rev. **BASILEWS AGAQOKLEOUS*, Zeus standing facing with sceptre in left hand, holding torch bearing figure of Hekate, **FLW* monogram in left field, (S.7552 [?2000], M.137, Bop. Series 1 D, HGC 12, 81 [R1]). Well centred, lightly toned, porous obverse and reverse fields with corrosion and scratches, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $600
Baktria, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Eucratides, (c.170-145 B.C.), silver obol, (0.66 g), obv. helmeted and draped bust of Eucratides to right, rev. caps of the Dioscouroi and two palm-branches, monogram below of WA in field, (S.7578, M.181a, Bop. Series 9, HGC 12, 139) (illustrated), another AE hemi-obol 21x21, obv. diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear, rev. the Dioskouroi on horses rearing right, holding palms and spears; monogram to lower right, (S.146, Bop. Series 19; HGC 12, 146); another Antialkidas Nikephoros, (c.130-120 B.C.), silver drachm, 17mm, (1.95 g), Indian standard, obv. draped bust right, wearing kausia, rev. Maharajasa jayadharasa Antialkidasa in Karosthi, Zeus Nikephoros seated slightly left, to left, forepart of elephant left, PK monogram to right, (S.7529, Bop. 13, SNG ANS 1085-93, HGC 12, 259) (illustrated). Very good - very fine, several scarce. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Baktria, Indo-Greek Kingdom, Theophilos, (c.130-129 B.C.) AE 18x18mm, (7.12 g), obv. Bust of Herakles right, club over shoulder / Cornucopia; monogram to right, (S.7691, Bopearachchi 5A; SNG ANS 1260, HGC 12, 227 [R2]); another Agathokleia, (c.105-85/0 B.C.), AE 20x18mm, (7.98 g), obv. helmeted bust of Athena right, rev. Herakles seated left, holding club resting on knee, monogram to lower left, (S.7650, Bopearachchi Serie 3A; SNG ANS 983, HGC 12, 317 [R1]). Both dark tone, good very fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Baktria, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Lysias, (c.130-125 B.C.), silver drachm 17mm, (2.42 g), bilingual series, obv. diademed and draped bust right, wearing elephants skin headdress, rev. nude Herakles standing facing, crowning himself and holding club, palm, and lions skin; monogram to left), (S.7623, Bopearachchi Serie 4C, SNG ANS 1032, HGC 12, 240 [R]). Good very fine, rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
Baktria, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Philoxenos, c.110-95 B.C.), silver drachm 15x16mm, (2.41 g), bilingual series, obv. Helmeted, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, rev. king on horseback right; **S* and monogram below, (S.7664, Bopearachchi 6D, SNG ANS 1188-1193, HGC 12, 372 [R]). Good very fine toned, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Baktria, Indo-Greek Kingdom, Philoxenos, (c.125-110 B.C.), AE square unit, 19mm, (9.60 g), obv. city goddess standing left, raising hand and holding cornucopia; monogram at feet to left, rev. zebu standing right with letter below, (S.7666, Bopearachchi Serie 10F, SNG ANS 1205, HGC 12, 174); another Apollodotos II, (c.65-55 B.C.), AE 28mm, (16.63 g), obv. Apollo standing right, holding bow, with monogram to left, rev. tripod with Kharosthi letters around, (S.7694, Bopearachchi Serie 6D, SNG ANS 1584, MIG 432f, HGC 12, 393 [R1]); another Hermaios, (c.40-1 B.C.), billon tetradrachm, (9.50 g), North Chach mint, obv. diademed head of king to right, rev. Zeus on throne to left, holding sceptre, (S.7738, Bopeareachchi Serie 20, M.414p, HGC 12, 308); Very fine, last on short flan, second with olive green patina, first two rare. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Baktria, Indo-Greek Kingdom, Hermaios, (c.105-90 B.C.), silver drachm, 16mm, (2.44 g), obv. Diademed and draped bust right, around **BASILEWS SOTHROS ERMAIOU*, rev. Zeus Mithra seated to left holding sceptre, making a benediction gesture with his right hand, monogram in right field, (S.7740, Bop. Series 2A, SNG ANS 1332-3, HGC 12, 302 [S]). Attractive dark patination, good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Baktria, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Apollodotus II, (c.80-65 B.C.), silver drachms, (2.06, 2.07, 2.14, 2.26 g), obv. diademed head of Apollodotus to right, dotted border, around **BASILEWS SOTHROS KAI FILOPATOROS, APOLLODOTOU*, rev. standing Athena Alkidemos to left with shield and hurling thunderbolt, monograms in right or left fields or both, (S.7672, HGC 12, 392, cf.M.2050-2067). Fair - fine, several scarce. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Baktria, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom, Zoilos II, (c.50-40 B.C.), silver drachm, 16mm, (2.51 g), obv. diademed, draped bust to right of Zoilos, rev, Athena Alkidemos advancing left, Kharosthi letters and monogram), (S.7708, Bopearachchi Serie 1 var; SNG ANS 1673; MIG 459i var., HGC 12, 465) (illustrated); others of Apollodotos I, (c.160-150 B.C.), square silver drachm, uncertain mint in Papopamisadai or Gandhara, 15x15mm, (1.81 g), obv. elephant to right, around **BASILEWS APOLLODOTOU SWTHROS*, KP monogram below, rev. humped bull standing right, Karoshthi legend around, w below, (S.7591, Bop. Series 4E, M.207c, HGC 12, 119); Menander, (c.160-145 B.C.), silver drachm, (2.27 g), Taxila M workshop, obv. laureate head of Menander to left thrusting a javelin, legend around, rev. Athena Pallas to right with shield and thunderbolt, monogram in right field, (S.7600, Bop. Series 3, cf.M.1788, M.225e, PMC 448-453, HGC 12, 184), (illustrated). First and second coin very fine toned, second fine, first scarce. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Sasanian King, Shapur I, (A.D. 241-272), silver drachm, (4.18 g), mint I (Ctesiphon), obv. "The Mazda worshipper, the divine Shahpur, the king of kings of Iran who is descended from the Gods" in Pahlavi, crowned and cuirassed bust right, wearing diadem and mural crown with ear flap and korymbos, rev. "Fire of Shahpur" in Pahlavi (crude), fire altar with attendants wearing mural crowns, crescent symbol on altar shaft, (Sellwood 14, SNS Type IIc/1a. Karlsson D5, Gobl I/1. Sunrise 732). Bright, nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $440
Characene, Kings of, Attambelos I, (47/46-25/24 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, 28mm, (9.44 g), dated SE 275 (38/37 B.C.), obv. bearded diademed head right, rev. Herakles seated left, holding club set on knee; monogram above right arm, EO**[S]* (date) in exergue, (S.6182, Hill, Attambelos Type C, 23-24; DCA 485). Good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Characene, Kings of, Attambelos IV, (54/5-64/5 A.D.), AE tetradrachm, (14.68 g), Charax-Spasinu mint, dated SE 375(?) (AD 63/4), obv. diademed head right, rev. Herakles seated left on rock, holding club; monogram above arm, symbol below arm; TOE (date) in exergue. For coin: Alram -, cf. BMC 7 (for type; as Attambelos III); DCA 490 (listed as Attambelos III); another (14.05 g), with countermark monogram to right of nose on obverse, for c/m - (Dobbins 1), uncertain date. Fine - very fine, both scarce. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Elymais, Kingdom of, Kamnaskires VI, (c.A.D. late 1st - early 2nd century A.D.), AE drachm (S.5890); others of Orodes I (S.5892 (illustrated), S.5895); Phrates (S.5899); Orodes III (S.5907); Orodes IV (S.5912); mostly of typoe with obv. left facing or facing bust with tiara, in right field an anchor with crossbar and crescent above, rev. field filled with dashes or with varoious symbols. Fine - very fine. (6)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Persis, Kingdom of, Autophradates (Vadfradad) I, (early second century B,C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.71 g), obv. head to right, with moustache, wearing diadem and satrapal cap (kyrbasia), rev. Fire temple of Ahura-Mazda, on left Autophradates standing right, resting hand on bow, set on ground, above, half-figure of Ahura-Mazda, to right, standard, (S.6191, BMC 1, Alram 540). Good very fine/nearly extremely fine, coin is dished, as usual, rare.
Estimate $1,000
Passed in
Persis, kings of, Ardaxsir (Artaxerxes) II issued 1st century B.C., Istakhr (Persepolis) mint, silver drachm (3.65 g), obv. diademed and draped bust left, wearing mural crown, rev. Ardaxsir standing left before altar, holding sceptre, (cf.S.6212, BMC 1 [Pl.XXXIII, 9], cf.Alram 570, cf.Sunrise 598). Dark patination, nearly extremely fine, in high relief, very scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
Nabataea, Aretas IV, with Shaqilat, (9 B.C.- A.D. 40), silver drachm, 15mm, (4.10 g), Petra mint, dated RY 37 (A.D. 28/9), obv. laureate and draped bust of Aretas right, rev. jugate draped busts of Aretas, diademed, and Shaqilat right; date behind; (S.5695, Meshorer, Nabataea -); another (4.43 g), uncertain date, similar to above, (S.5695, Meshorer, Nabataea 99-111) (illustrated); another Malichus II, with Shaqilat, (A.D. 40-70), silver drachm, 15mm, (3.94 g), Petra mint, dated RY 22 (A.D. 61/2), obv. laureate head of Malichus right, rev. veiled head of Shaqilat right, (S.5702, cf. Meshorer, Nabataea 138); assorted AE of Aretas IV (S.5701) (3); Malichus II (S.5703); Rabbell II (S.5706) (2). Very good - fine. (9)
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
South Arabia, Himyarites, Augustus era (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, (c.24 B.C.), (2.64 g), obv. laureate head of Augustus left within wreath, rev. owl on amphora, symbols in field to left and right, (cf.S.5710, RPC 4997, BMC 42 [p.62]). Toned, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
South Arabia, Himyarite, under 'Amdan Bayyin (with Yanaf), 1st century A.D. (ANS date first century B.C.), (3.02 g) uncertain mint, silver unit or light denarius, obv. male head to left, with diadem, symbols before and behind, dotted border, rev. bucranium with antelope horns and plumes facing, symbols each side. (S.5712, BMC 30 [p.67] SNG ANS 1531-1545); South Arabia, Sabaeans and Himyarites, under 'Amdan Bayyin [without Yanaf], (mid 1st - 2nd century A.D.), scyphate silver quinarius, (1.51 g), Raidan mint, obv. Male head to right, monogram behind, rev. male head right with Himyarite legend around, monogram in field to right, (S.5718, BMC 1-3 [p.71, Pl.XI, 11], SNG ANS 1602-1609). Both toned, good very fine - nearly extremely fine, scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
South Arabia, Sabaeans and Himyarites, (3rd - 2nd century B.C.), silver drachm, (5.17 g), obv. Athena head to right, wearing crested helmet, Sabaean letter `N' on cheek, rev. owl standing right head facing, **AQE* and crescent behind, (S.6112). Oblong and irregular flan, good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
South Arabia, Sabaeans and Himyarites, under 'Amdan Bayyin [without Yanaf], (mid 1st - 2nd century A.D.), scyphate silver quinarius, (1.10, 1.32 g), Raidan mint, obv. Male head to right, surrounded by penannular torc, rev. male head right with Himyarite legend around, monogram in field to right, (S.5717, BMC 1-5 [p.70, Pl.XI, 6-9], SNG ANS 1575-1594). Very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy I, (323-285 B.C.), Alexandria mint, AE 20, (7.79 g), obv. diademed head of Alexander III with horn of Ammon to right, rev. eagle open wings to left, around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU*, (cf.S.7765, Sv. 238, cf.SNG Cop.56) (2); Ptolemy II, (285-246 B.C.), AE 28, obv. Zeus head right, rev. eagle left on thunderbolt, open wings, (cf.S.7779); Ptolemy III, (246-222 B.C.), AE 20, obv. bust of Ptolemy III, laureate right, wearing aegis, rev. eagle standing left on thunderbolt, filleted cornucopiae in right field, (S.7823, Sv.1000; SNG Cop. 192-5) (illustrated ex CNG eSale 149, [lot 123]); another AE 15, rev. cultus-statue of Aphrodite, (S.7824, Sv.1008); Ptolemy IV, (221-204 B.C.), AE 38, obv. Zeus head right, rev. eagle closed wings, looking back, with cornucopiae on shoulder, E between legs, (S.7843, Sv.974, SNG Cop.226); another similar AE 35, obv. Zeus head laureate right, rev. eagle standing left, chi-rho between legs, (cf.S.7841, (cf.S.7814, Sv.965, CPE B396 (Ptolemy III)) (illustrated, ex Max Cohen 1970s), with some green patination. Very good - very fine, several scarce. (7)
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, Philadelphos, (285-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, Sidon mint, struck 266-265 B.C. (Davesne & Le Rider chronology based on Meydancikkale Hoard), (13.88 g), obv. head of Ptolemy to right with aegis, dotted border, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, to left **SI*, around **PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS*, (cf.S.7772, CPE 505a, Sv.713 [Pl.XX, 1,2], SNG Cop 506-7 (pl.XVII], BMC 32, Meydancikkale 4699ff.). With various punch marks, off centred, fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $340
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy IV Philopator, (222-205/4 B.C.), AE 31 diobol, Alexandreia mint, after 219 B.C., obv. head of Zeus right, rev. eagle with wings closed standing left on thunderbolt, double cornucopia on shoulder, (S.-, CPE B506, Sv.1151, SNG Cop. 2134); Ptolemy V Epiphanes, (205-180 B.C.), AE dichalkon 21mm, (6.71 g), Kyrene mint, struck circa 204 B.C., obv. Diademed head of Ptolemy I Soter right, wearing aegis around neck, rev. draped bust of Libya right, wearing tainia; cornucopia below chin, (S.7882, Sv. 871 [Ptolemy II], Weiser 103; SNG Cop.442-4 [Ptolemy III]); another AE 26, Alexandria mint, obv. diademed head of Cleopatra I as Isis to r., rev. eagle to left with open wings, standing on thunderbolt, (S.7880, Sv.1234, SNG Cop.247 [Ptolemy VI]); another AE 17, similar of Cleopatra I, (S.-, Sv.1238, SNG Cop. 256-259); Ptolemy VI Philometer & Ptolemy VIII Euergetes, AE 29 and 30 diobol (2), coregency issue 170-163 B.C., (23.08, 24.33 g), obv. diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right, rev. two eagles with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, (S.7900, Sv.1424B, SNG Cop. 308); another smaller AE 20, (S.7901, Sv.1426; SNG Cop. 311-313); Ptolemy VIII Apion (King of Kyrenaika c.104/1- 96 B.C.), AE chalkous, Kyrene mint, (2.35 g) obv. Zeus Ammon head right, rev. headress of Isis, (S.7932, Sv.1845, SNG Cop.685-690, Noeske 392-4); Ptolemy IX Soter II (Lathyros). (115-104/1 B.C.), AE 17, (3.23 g), Kyrene mint, obv. diademed bust of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis, rev. diademed bust of Libya right, cornucopia below chin, monogram below neck, (S.7933, Sv.1725). Very good - good fine. (9)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220