Catalogue
Cappadocia, kings of, a range of drachms issued by the following rulers, Ariarathes V (163-130 B.C.), year 33 (131-130 B.C.) (illustrated); Ariarathes VI (130-116 B.C.) year 15 (116 B.C.); Ariobarzanes I (95-62 B.C.); Ariobarzanes II (63-52 B.C.); Ariobarzanes III (52-42 B.C.) (illustrated); Ariarathes X Eusebes Philadelphos, (42-36 B.C.). Good fine - good very fine, some scarce. (6)
Estimate $250
SOLD $600
Cappadocia, Kingdom of Ariobarzanes I, Philoromaios, (95-63 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.64 g), year 29, obv. head of Ariobarzanes I to right, wearing diadem, rev. Athena standing to left with left hand supporting spear and shield, and right hand outstretched supporting Nike left, holding wreath, **BASILEWS* on right, APIOBAPZA[NOY] on left, **FIL*OROMAIOY below, to left IM monogram, date **QK* in exergue, (S.7302, BMC 11, Simonetta 22a). Lightly toned, very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Commagene, Kings of, Iotape, (AD 38-72), AE 27mm, (14.42 g), obv. diademed and draped bust of Iotape right, rev. scorpion within wreath, (SNG Cop. 5, RPC I, 3858) (illustrated); second coin Coele-Syria, Chalkis ad Libanon, Ptolemaios, (85-40 B.C.) AE 22mm, (5.68 g), Zeus laureate head right, cmked. male head, rev. eagle flying right, monogram below (BMC 2 var. SNG Cop. -) (illustrated); third coin, similar of Octavian and Zenodoros tetrarch, 31/0 B.C., obv. bare head of Octavian head right, rev. bare head of Zenodoros left, (RPC I, 4774, SNG Cop. 417 BMC 7). Very good - very fine, scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Laodikeia ad Mare, type issued 81-16 B.C., issue dated A = 48-47 B.C., silver tetradrachm, 26mm, (15.18 g), obv. turreted bust of Tyche to right, bead and reel border, rev. Zeus seated to left, holding Nike and sceptre to right downwards **LAODIKEWN/TWN PROSAS* to left **QALASSH*, in inner left field A (date)/ ZH, in exergue KA, monogram below throne, (S.5874, Morkholm Laodicea ad Mare (ANS MN 28, 1983 No.21b, HGC 9, 1398). Attractive light patination, nearly extremely fine and very rare date.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,400
Syria, Kingdom of, Seleukos I Nikator, (312-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.16 g), Seleukeia on the Tigris Mint first workshop, struck c.300-281 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress, dotted border, rev. Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and sceptre, in left field HMP monogram, BE under throne, to right **SELEUKOU*, below in exergue **BASILE[WS]*, dotted border, (cf.S.6829. SC 119.1b variant, cf.ESM 14, HGC 9, 12). Toned, good very fine, very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochos II, (261-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.72 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 587.4a, Newell ESM 188, HGC 9, 236). Light patination, very fine, rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $360
Syria, Kingdom of, Seleucus II, (246-226 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.70 g), Nisibis Mint, issued 246-238 B.C., obv. diademed head of Seleucus II to right, dotted border, rev. Apollo Delphios standing to left, holding arrow and leaning on tripod, on right **BASILEW[S]*, to left **SEL EUKO[U]*, to far left AYT monogram, **DI* monogram in right field (cf.S.6896, SC 749.36, Newell WSM 823, SNG Israel (Spaer) -, BMC -, HGC 9, 304b). High relief, bright, some minor porosity and surface roughness on reverse, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $320
Syria, Kingdom of, Seleucus II, (246-226 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.89 g), Series II, mint 44 (probably in Commagene or Mesopotamia), issued 240-232 B.C., obv. diademed head of Seleucus II to right, dotted border, rev. Apollo standing to left, holding arrow and leaning on tripod, on right **BASILEW[S]*, to left **SEL EUKOU*, to far left **DI* in circle, (cf.S.6896, SC C742.5, Newell WSM -, SNG Israel (Spaer) -, BMC -). High relief, bright, some minor porosity and minor surface pitting, otherwise extremely fine and very rare, in high relief apparently published only known from hoard found in 2003.
Estimate $900
SOLD $550
Syria, Kingdom of, Seleucus II, (246-226 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.81 g), Series II, mint associated with Antioch on the Orontes, issued 240-232 B.C., obv. diademed head of Seleucus II to right, dotted border, rev. Apollo standing to left, holding arrow and leaning on tripod, on right **BASILEWS, to left **SEL EUKOU*, to left left **D/EL* monogram and right O / H on side, (cf.S.6896, SC 704.1h, Newell WSM 1150, HGC 9, 303r). High relief, lightly patinated, nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $650
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochos III, (219-217 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.06 g), Series II, Group B, 'Rose mint', Edessa mint (perhaps), (a mint in Northern Mesopotamian area), issued c.213 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochus III to right in high relief, with dotted border, rev. Apollo Delphinios seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow, on right, **BASILEWS and to left **ANTIOXOU, rose to left, AT monogram to right, (cf.S.6936, Newell ESM 396, SNG Israel I [Spaer] 726-7 [Pl.46]). Minor roughness far right on reverse, but with attractive bright silver colour in high relief, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $1,000
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochos III Megas, (222-187 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.57 g), Uncertain mint (SC) (Nisibis) (WSM Newell) Mint, issued after 197 B.C., obv. head of Antiochus III to right, with diadem, with diadem ends falling straight behind, rev. Apollo seated to left, on omphalos, holding arrow and resting on bow, to right **[B]ASILEWS*, to left AN TIOXOY, control to left **ES*, (S.6934 var., SC 1133.8a, WSM 850, HGC 9, 447). Dark patination uneven, very fine or better, very rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $750
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochos IV, (175-164 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.91 g), Series 3, Ptolemais (Ake) mint issued 167-164 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochus IV to right, filleted border, monogram A/B trace behind, rev. Zeus seated left on throne, holding Nike, on right, **BASILEOS ANTIOXOU*, to left **QEOU EPIFANOUS NIKHFOROU*, palm branch to left, monogram A**G* and **GA* monogram in exergue, (cf.S.6977, SC 1476.2h, Morkholm 12 [(A9-P44], HGC 9, 620c). Light patination, nearly extremely fine, a rare type.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,500
Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrios II, first reign, (146-138 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.01 g, Phoenician standard), Sidon mint, issued year SE 168 = 145-144 B.C., obv. diademed head of Demetrios II to right within dotted border, rev. eagle standing to left, palm branch under far wing, in left field, **HXR* (168) / **PA* monogram, to right **SIDW* over aphlaston, around **BASILEWS DHMHTRIOU*, (S.7055, HSC 970, SC 1954.2b, Essays Mildenberg p. 166.6, Rouvier JIAN V, 1240, HGC 9, 969). About extremely fine and lightly toned.
Estimate $800
SOLD $800
Syria, Kingdom of, Alexander II, (128-123 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.55 g), Antioch mint, issued 128-123 B.C., undated, obv. diademed head of Alexander II to right, plain border, rev. Zeus seated to left on throne holding Nike and sceptre, on right **BASILEOS to left **ALEXANDROU* to left monograms of **PAR*, under throne **S*, (cf.S.7115, cf.Newell SMA 335, SNG Israel I (Spaer) 2219.2e, cf.ACNAC Houghton 302). Nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $850
Phoenicia, Sidon, Ba`alillem (Sakton) II, (c. 401-366 B.C.), silver double Shekel, 25x32 mm, (27.79 g), obv. Phoenician galley above waves left; above, ('b' in Phoenician), rev. Persian king, raising his right hand, and driver, holding reins with both hands, in chariot left; to right, king of Sidon, in Egyptian style garments, walking left, holding cultic sceptre in his right hand, (cf.S.5834, Betlyon 18. E&E-S Group IV.1.1.a., BMC 19ff, SNG Fitz 6046-8, HGC 10, 236). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,200
Parthia, Kingdom of, Gortazes I, (95-87 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.024 grams), Rhagae mint, obv. medium sized bust to left with beard, wearing tiara with horn in centre, torque ends in dot, rev. archer seated right on throne, five line inscription, (cf.S.7394, Sellwood 33.4, Shore 114). Good fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Parthia, Kingdom of, Orodes I, (90-77 B.C.) silver drachm, (3.892 grams), Rhagae mint, obv. small size bust wearing a tiara to left with short beard, with eight pointed star in centre, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, (cf.S.7389, Sellwood 31.6, Shore 123). Good fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Parthia, Kingdom of, Vologases III, (c.A.D. 105-147), silver drachm, (3.89 g), Ecbatana mint, obv. bust wearing a diadem to left, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, monogram AT and dot, (cf.S.5831, Sellwood 78.5, Shore 415). Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $300
Persis, Unknown King 1 or [Darius I] (1st century B.C.). silver drachm, (4.112 grams), obv. Darius I head to right with crescent above satrapal headdress, rosette before, rev. fire-altar, with superstructure in the form of stepped battlements, Ahura-Mazda hovering above king standing to right; on left, bird perched on standard, right, (S.6195, BMC 1-8 [p,207], Alram cf.551 & type as NB 1 [Pl.18, NB1]). Good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $280
SOLD $170
Sassanian King, Hormazd IV, (A.D. 579-590), silver drachm, (4.128 grams), obv. bust to right with crown, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar, NIHCh = Nishapur mint, year 3, (Sellwood 55-6, Gobl 201, cf.M.1073-1099); another of Khusru II, (A.D. 591-628), silver drachm, (4.138 grams), AU = Ahwaz mint, year 1, (Sellwood 61, Gobl 209, cf.M.1107ff.). Weak in places, otherwise fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Baktria, Graeco-Baktrian Kingdom, Eukratides I, (170-145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, 36mm, (16.97 g), obv. pith helmeted head of Eukratides to right with dotted border ornamented with bull's horn and ear, all within bead and reel border, rev. the Dioskouroi on horseback prancing to right, each holding spear and palm fronds, monogram of **HDTM*, in exergue **EUKRATIDOU*, around above **BASILEWS MEGALOU*, (cf.S.7570. Mitchiner 1.177.ee, Bopearachchi Series 6E, SNG ANS 465, MIG Type 177ee, HGC 12, 131 [S]). Good extremely fine in high relief, lightly toned, a scarce variant.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $3,800
Baktria, Kingdom of, Eukratides I, (171-135 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.92 g), obv. diademed and draped bust of Eucratides to right all within dotted border, rev. the Dioscouroi on horseback to right holding spears and palms, monogram of *FI* to right, below in exergue **EUKRATIDOU, above **BASILEWS, (S.7568, SNG ANS 432, Bopearachchi Series 1D, Mitchiner 1.168a). Extremely fine in high relief, minor flan crack, a rare variant.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,600
South Arabia, Sabaeans and Himyarites, under 'Amdan Bayyin [without Yanaf], (mid 1st - 2nd century A.D), scyphate silver quinarius (or light half denarius), (1.69 g), Raidan mint, on scyphate flan, obv. male head to right in circular torque, monogram behind, rev. small male head right with Himyarite legend areound, sceptre or monogram in field to right, (S.5718, BMC 1-2 [p.71, Pl.XI, 11], SNG ANS 1603, Munro Hay 3.4i app.1 pl4 6.1). Lightly toned, extremely fine, very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Zeugitania, Carthage, The Carthaginians in Sicily and North Africa, (c.245 B.C.), billon tridrachm or one and a half shekel, (13.68 g), obv. head of Tanit to left, crowned with wreath of corn, wearing earring with single pendant and necklace, rev. free horse standing to right, palm tree with fruit behind, (cf.S.6494, Jenkins [Pl.27, 8 dates 240-230 B.C. p.135], SNG Cop. 190-1 [dates 264-241 B.C.], MAA 44, CNP 164, Visona 34 [notes as billon double shekel and dates 238-230 B.C.]). Well centred, fine - very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
Spain, a small collection of Roman issues in Spain, Calagurris, Tiberius, (13.90 g); Castulo, C.N Vocconius AE 23, (5.08 g); Cordoba, Augustus, AE 25, (10.30 g); Hispalis, Divvs Augustus and Livia, AE 35, (26.08 g) (illustrated); Osset, Augustus, AE, 25 (6.73 g), (S.21); Ilerda, Augustus, 23mm, (6.21 g) (illustrated); Gaul, Nemausus, AE dupondius, 25mm, (10.90 g). Mostly porous or worn, good - fine, several scarce. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Bosporos, Kings of, Cotys III (AD 227-233), billon stater, 20mm, (6.60 g), obv. Cotys bust right, rev. emperor Severus Alexander right, uncertain date (cf.MacDonald 574); Rhescuporis IV (239-276), similar, uncertain date, 20mm (6.95 g), (Anokhin 696A); Thothorses (285-308/9); similar, AE 18mm, (7.64 g), year 595 = 298/9 A.D. (MacDonald 646/1) (illustrated); Rhescuporis VI (304-342), similar, year 620 = 323 A.D.), AE 19mm, (7.15 g), Rhadamsades (309-323) similar, dated 613 = 316-7 A.D., AE 20mm, (6.95 g), (Anokhin 761). Fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
Moesia Inferior, Callatis, Marcus Aurelius & Lucius Verus, (AD 161-169), AE 24mm (7.57 g), obv. MAP AVPH[...]NINOC C, laureate and draped bust of Marcus Aurelius right, rev. KAATIANN AV KAI-[...] OVHPOC, laureate and draped bust of Lucius Verus right, (Varbanov -). Unpublished in the standard references, nearly very fine, brown surfaces, pitted.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Moesia Inferior, Callatis, Pseudo-autonomous issue, (2nd-3rd centuries AD), AE 21mm (4.19 g), obv. laureate head of Herakles left, rev. Goddess seated left, holding Nike, (S.-, AMNG I 289 var. (head right), SNG Budapest -, SNG M?nchen -, Varbanov -). Good fine, brown patina, light roughness, very rare.
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
Moesia Inferior, Dionysopolis, Gordian III, (AD 238-244), AE pentassaria 28mm, (12.88 g). Confronted busts of Gordian III and Serapis, rev. Zeus seated left, holding patera and sceptre, eagle at his feet, E (denomination) in left field, (S.-, AMNG I, 385.2, Mouchmov 121, Varbanov 585). Very fine, brown patina, rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Moesia Inferior, Dionysopolis, Commodus, (AD 177-192), AE 16mm (3.26 g), obv. laureate head of Commodus to right, rev. flaming altar, (S.-, AMNG I -, SNG Budapest -; SNG Munchen -, Varbanov 445); another Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. AE Pentassarion 30mm, (14.80 g), obv. laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. *DIONV**C*OPO-LEITWN*, Dionysos standing left, pouring wine from oinochoe to panther seated below, and holding thyrsos, E (denomination) in right field, (S., Varbanov 504, Mouchmov 104). Fine - extremely fine both with brown patina, light roughness and rare. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130