Catalogue
Mysia, Pergamon, (104-98 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.58 g), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left monogram of **PER*, above A**S* to right serpent entwined thyrsus, (cf.S.3948, Carbone, Hidden Power, type XXXI (obv.71, rev. 125b, p.56), No.14 [This Coin illustrated on plate 12], Kleiner [ANSMN 23], No.5). Worn obverse die, good fine/nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $380
Mysia, Pergamon, (104-98 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.53 g), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left monogram of **PER*, above MH, to right serpent entwined thyrsus, (cf.S.3948, Carbone, Hidden Power, type XL (obv.117, rev. 272b, p.63), No.1 [This Coin illustrated on plate 27], Kleiner [ANSMN 23], No.21). Slightly off centred, nearly very fine/nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $380
Aeolis, Kyme (Cyme), (2nd century B.C.), [Oakley believes about 170-160 B.C.], silver tetradrachm, (15.55 g), Philodoxos magistrate, obv. head of the Amazon Kyme to right, hair bound with a ribbon, rev. horse pacing to right, one handled vase at feet, **KUMAIWN* before and below Magistrate name **FILODOXOS* all in laurel wreath. (cf.Sear 4183, Oakley 66-71, [ANS Museum Notes No.27], BMC 75, SNG Fitz 4309). Good very fine, a very scarce magistrate.
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $2,000
Aeolis, Myrina, (after 165 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.91 g), obv. laureate head of Apollo of Grynion to right, rev. Apollo of Grynion standing to right, holding phiale and laurel branch, omphalos and amphora at feet, **DIN* monogram behind, also MYPINAI**WN*, all within laurel wreath, (cf.S.4216, ANSMN 30 [1985], Sacks 25.37a [This Coin, p.36. Plate 10 illustrated], BMC 9, SNG Fitz 4329, cf.SNG von Aulock 1661 cf.SNG Salting 32, SNG von Aulock 1663). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $7,000
Ionia, Miletus, (c.550-525 B.C.), silver twelfth stater or obol, (1.25 g), obv. forepart of lion to right, head to left, rev. star ornament within incuse square, (S.3532, BMC 14-33, SNG Cop. 954-5, Rosen 52). Toned, extremely fine, rare in this condition.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Caria, Caunos (Kaunos), uncertain ruler, (c.490-470 B.C.), silver stater, (11.57 g), obv. Iris with curved wings and outstretched hands in kneeling-running position to right, head to left, rev. rough triangular shape on crude incuse square, (S.-, Koray Konuk "The Early Coinage of Kaunos" in Essays Price, No.95, [same dies to obv. 9, rev. 6, only two reported, Pl.47], Hyla Troxell "Winged Carians" in Essays Thompson, No.7-9 [same reverse die pl.31], SNG Von Aulock 2344). Off centred slightly on the reverse, otherwise very fine and a very rare pair of dies.
Estimate $800
SOLD $600
Caria, Hidrieus satrap, (353-344 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.98 g), obv. laureate head of Apollo three-quarter face to right, rev. Zeus Labraundos standing to right holding labrys and spear, to right **IDRIEWS*, E in reverse field, (S.4958, BMC 1 [p.183], SNG von Aulock 8046). Minor surface porosity on the obverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine/extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,800
Caria, Knidos, (300-225 B.C.), silver Rhodian hemidrachm (1.17 g), obv. head of Aphrodite to right hair rolled, all within dotted border, rev. bull's head facing, KNI above, part legend around of Magistrate **EP[IKRATH]S*, (cf.S.4845, SNG Cop. 301, SNG Finland 186, Series 9, Nordbo 526-8). Fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Caria, Mylasa, (c.520-490 B.C.), silver stater, 19mm, (10.76 g), Persic standard, obv. forepart of roaring lion to left, dotted bar on shoulder, rev. incuse square pattern, (S.3575, SNG Kayhan 929, SNG von Aulock 2335-7, ACNAC Rosen 611, Konuk, Influences, pl. XXIX, 4 = Nanteuil 560, SNG Cop. 179). About very fine assorted knocks and marks, very scarce.
Estimate $300
Passed in
Caria, Mylasa, (c.170-130 B.C.), silver drachm, (2.54 g), obv. facing head of Helios, eagle moving right superimposed on cheek, rev. rose in bloom, rosebud to right, (S.-, SNG Kayhan 843, Ashton "The Pseudo-Rodian Drachms of Mylasa", Numismatic Chronicle 1992, 69d). Toned, good very fine or better and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $440
Caria, Carian Islands, Rhodes, (c.305-275 B.C.), silver didrachm, (6.46 g), obv. head of Helios three-quarter face to right with hair loose, rev. rose with buds to left and right, A to left and trident flanking rose, above **RODION*, (S.5037, BMC 27, Ashton 163 Colossus Series 2, l98, HGC 6, 1435). Bright, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $900
Caria/Ionia, Achaemenid Empire, satrapal coinage, time of Artaxerxes II to Artaxerxes III, c.400-340 B.C, silver tetradrachm (14.87 g), obv. Persian Great King kneeling right, drawing bow, rev. bearded horseman galloping right armed with spear, wearing low-topped Persian tiara, horse's tail docked and tied, ankh and wreath below, (Konuk Influences Group I, cf.Traite Pl.XCI 17, Price "The Syria 1989 Hoard' in Essays Carson/Jenkins 7 (who leaves it to an uncertain satrap), Pixodarus Hoard Meadows, Coin Hoards IX, Pl. 30 1ff., Dewing 2715). Fine - nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,500
Lydia, Sardeis, time of King Croesus or later, (c. 550-500 B.C.), silver half stater or siglos, (5.25 g), obv. confronting foreparts of lion, facing right, and bull facing left, rev. two incuse punches of unequal size, side by side, (S.3420, BMC 41, Traite pl.10, 9, SNG von Aulock 2878, I. Carradice, Coinage of the Persian Empire BAR Inter. Ser. 343, [1987], Pl.XI, 9). Toned, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,600
Lycia, Phaselis, (3rd century B.C.), silver stater, (10.11 grams), obv. prow of galley to right, dolphin below, rev. stern of galley, **LIBUS* / **FASH* above, (cf.S.5333, Heipp-Tamer No.113 (This Coin), SNG Von Aulock 4416). Lightly toned, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $2,750
SOLD $3,000
Lycia, Phaselis, (c.230-190 B.C.), silver stater, (11.07 g), obv. laureate head of Apollo to right, dotted border, rev. Athena Promachos standing right on prow of galley, hurling thunderbolt; magistrate Nikion **NIKIWN* below; (S.5337, cf.Christine Heipp-Tamer 338-340. Series 10, Emission 2, p.157 Pl.27 same obverse die but a new magistrate, cf. Gorny 30 [1984] (lot 2438) same obverse die, similar Lanz 38 (lot 356). Lightly patinated, good very fine and very rare, unpublished for this magistrate.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,500
Pamphylia, Aspendos, (c.465-430 B.C.), silver stater, (10.95 g), obv warrior advancing right, holding shield and spear, rev. triskeles within incuse square, [E]**S*[T] trace above and small lion standing left (S.5381, SNG BN 13 [same reverse die], SNG von Aulock -, SNG Cop.-, CMG Esale 447 [lot 124] same reverse die. Nearly very fine worn reverse die, rare variety.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Pamphylia, Perge, tetradrachm, 2nd century B.C. (Colin 170-89 B.C.), (14.96 g), obv. laureate head of Artemis right, quiver at shoulder, dotted border, rev. Artemis standing left holding wreath and sceptre; at her feet, stag; to right and left downwards *ARTEMIDOS PERGAIAS*, dotted border, (S.5413, Hans Colin "Die Munzen von Perge in Pamphylien, Series 2 Emission 10 dies 5.5/15.7 [p. 42 Pl.23, 2 examples known, these dies], SNG von Aulock 4659). Dark patination, very fine or better and very rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,200
Pamphylia, Side, silver tetradrachm, 2nd - 1st century B.C. (16.66 g), obv. large head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet, rev. Nike advancing to left, wearing long chiton, and peplos wound about waist and left arm, holding in right hand a wreath, pomegranate to left, in field, pomegranate to left, in field, **KLE UC* across field, countermarked with Helios head, (S.5436, SNG Cop.400 (Pl.12), SNG France 3, 695-700, [similar dies, with 676 with similar countermark], cf.BMC 41-46 (p.148-149, Pl.XXVII, 6-7), Greek Coin Hoards in Turkey 547-553 (no cmks), SNG Turkey (Kayhan) 1056 (no Cmk.), SNG Von Aulock 4797 no Cmk)). Extremely fine/nearly extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $1,900
Pisidia, Selge, (c.325-250 B.C.), silver stater (8.38 g), obv. two wrestlers grappling, K between, line border, rev. to left **SELGEWN*, Slinger standing right, to right clockwise a triskeles, below it a club facing downward and cornucopia, dotted border, (cf.S.5477, Cf.SNG Cop.247ff., cf.SNG France 1941-3, BMC 20). Toned, good fine, very scarce type.
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
Cilicia, Tarsos, (c.420-410 B.C.), silver stater, 18mm, (10.48 g), obv. horseman riding to left, holding flower, rev. archer kneeling to right, drawing bow, tree to left, monogram to right, all within dotted square within incuse square, (S.5630, cf.Casabonne Type D [unlisted variety], SNG BN -, SNG Levante -, SNG von Aulock -, NAC 2, [lot 218], same reverse die. Large test cut struck from a worn obverse die, otherwise very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
Syria, Kingdom of, Seleukos I, (312-280 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.76 g), Antioch on the Orontes mint, first workshop c.300-281 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with [dotted border], rev. Zeus Nikephoros seated on throne to left, Nike in outstretched hand, **ARQ* monogram in left field, *QE* below throne, to right **SELEUKOU*, in exergue **BASILEWS*, (cf.S.6829, SC 13.1c, Newell WSM 909, HGC 9, 16c). Bright, very fine and very rare,
Estimate $800
SOLD $800
Syria, Kingdom of, Seleukos I Nikator, (312-281 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.01 g), Susa Mint, struck c.305/4-295 B.C., obv. Head of hero (Alexander or Seleukos as Dionysus) right, in helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with bull's ear and horns, rev. Nike standing right, crowning trophy, radiate head of Sol below trophy, to left **SELE[UKOU]*, to right **BASILEW[S]*, (cf.S.6833 tetradrachm. SC 175 (Helios), cf.Newell ESM 419). Attractively toned, some edge chips, good very fine and excessively rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $600
Syria, Kingdom of, Seleukos I Nikator, (312-281 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.87 g), Susa Mint, struck c.305/4-295 B.C., obv. head of hero right (assimilating Seleukos, Alexander, and Dionysus), in helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with bull's ear and horns, panther skin^tied around neck, rev. Nike standing right, crowning trophy, **D*I between Nike and trophy, to left **SELEUKOU*, to right traces of **BASILEWS*, (S.6837. SC 174.4var, ESM 414var, HGC 9 34). Toned, some surface pitting, very fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $360
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus I, (280-261 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.99 g), Tarsos, issued from 274 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochus I to right, rev. Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding two arrows one in each hand and a grounded bow, on right **BASILEWS*, to left **ANTIOCOU*, in extreme left field **D*PK monogramn, H*G* monogram in exergue, (cf.S.6866, cf.SC 331.1, also SC [Part II], Pl. 99, Ad98 [This Coin Illustrated, before conservation] also described p.644, Ad98 as from Commerce ("Seleucus III" hoard) 2003; cf.Newell WSM 1295-1296, SNG Israel I (Spaer) -, BMC -, HGC 9, 128d). High relief, bright, some porosity, otherwise good very fine/very fine and unique.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,400
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus I, (280-261 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.10 g), Ai Khanoum Mint, issued 280-271 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochos I to right, rev. horned and bridled horse head right, traces of **BASILEWS* **ANTIOCOU* around, **L* in circle monogram to right, (cf.S.6873, SC 432.3a var, HGC 136, SMAK A1DH (A7P?)). Toned, some surface pitting, very fine or better and very rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $360
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus IV, (175-164 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.98 g), Series 2, Ptolemais (Ake) mint issued 168 B.C. or slightly later, obv. diademed head of Antiochus IV realistic treated to right with stars at ribbon ends, filleted border, rev. Apollo seated left on omphalos testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow, dotted border, on right **BASILEOS ANTIOXOU*, to left **QEOU EPIFANOUS NIKHFOROU*, palm branch to left, monogram A/B in inner left field, A**G* and monogram in lower right field, (S.-, SC 1475.b, Morkholm 5 [A3], CH IX, 511, HGC 9, 620c). Light patination, nearly extremely fine, extremely rare possibly only a very few known.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $3,100
Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrius II, (145-141 B.C. first reign), silver tetradrachm, (15.97 g), Seleucia on Tigris mint, obv. diademed head of Demetrius to right within fillet border, rev. Tyche seated to left with leg of throne a winged monster, holds sceptre and cornucopiae, in exergue monogram **HLO*, to right **[BA]SILEW[S] [D]HMHTRIOU*, to left **[F]ILADE LFOU [NI]KATOROS*, (S.7053, SC 1984.3, SNG Spaer (Israel I) 1753 [Pl.113], ACNAC Houghton 1013). Toned, compact flan, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus VII, (138-129 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.57 g), Damascus mint, issued year 178 = 135/4 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochus VII to right, fillet border, rev. Athena standing to left, holding Nike bearing a Nike to left in left hand, right hand on shield with Medusa head and holding spear, **BASILEWS ANTIOCOU*, and to left **EUER GETOU*, to left monogram of **LE over complex monogramed, (S.7092, SC 2096.3, BMC 14, LSM 56, SNG Israel I [Spaer] 1855, ACNAC Houghton 835, Newell 282, HGC 9, 1067o). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $750
Syria, Kingdom of, Alexander II Zabinas, (128-123 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.46 g), Antioch on Orontes mint, issued 128-123 B.C., undated, obv. diademed head of Alexander II to right, ornamental border, rev. Zeus seated to left on throne holding Nike and sceptre, on right **BASILEOS* to left **ALEXANDROU* to left monogram of **ODE*, under throne PA, (cf.S.7115, cf.Newell SMA 353, SNG Israel I (Spaer) 2292, SC 2219.4d, cf.ACNAC Houghton 302). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,200
Syria, Kingdom of, Philip Philadelphos, (95/4-76/5 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.81 g), issue of from c.88-87 B.C. Antioch on the Orontes Mint, obv. head of Philip to right, with diademed, fillet border, rev. Zeus Nikephoros seated to left, on throne holding Nike, legends left and right **BASILEW[S] FILIPPOU, EPIFANOUS [F]ILADELF[OU]*, plain inner left field, outer left **F*/A, frozen control **LI* monogram under throne, P in exergue (cf.S.7196, SC 2463.3i, cf.SMA 438, Coin Hoards IX 553, HGC 9, 1319 [S]). Good very fine and a very rare secondary control.
Estimate $500
SOLD $460