Catalogue
Lydia, Sardis, Achaemenid I - Darius III, gold daric, (8.44 g), (485-475 B.C.), obv. bearded archer kneeling right, rev. sunken oblong panels, (S.4679). Very Fine.
Estimate $2,500
Macedon, Kings of, time of Philip II - Alexander III, (340/36-328 B.C.), gold stater, (8.59 g), Amphipolis Mint, in the name and types of Philip II, obv. head of Apollo to right with laureate wreath, rev. galloping biga to right driven by charioteer holding kentron in right hand, reins in left hand, club below, in exergue **FILIPPOU*, (cf.S.6663, Le Rider 34, SNG ANS 246-7. A few surface marks from jewellery mounting, otherwise nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $5,000
Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip II, (359 - 336 BC), gold stater, (8.56 g), Pella Mint, issued c.359-336 B.C., obv. head of Apollo to right with laureate wreath, rev. galloping biga to right driven by charioteer holding kentron in right hand, reins in left hand, horizontal thunderbolt below horses, in exergue **FILIPPOU*, (cf.S.6663; Le Rider Pl. 56, No. 107; SNG ANS 135). Good very fine.
Estimate $4,000
Kings of Axum, Ousanas III (Ousana), (c.490-510 A.D.), gold unit, (1.57 g), obv. crowned and draped bust right, framed by wheat stalks, around **+ NEZANA BACLEVC* (King Nezana), rev. draped bust right, in headcloth, framed by wheat stalks, around **+ NEZANA BACLEVC* (King Nezana), (Hahn, Aksumite 38a, Munro-Hay type 77, SACAM 321-2). Good fine - nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000