Catalogue
Ionia, Ephesus, (390-330 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.1 grams), obv. bee with straight wings dividing E - **F, rev. forepart of kneeling stag to right, looking back, palm tree behind, to right magistrate's name **FWKULOS (Phokylos), (cf.S.4371, magistrate not noted in Munsterberg). Off centred on the obverse, otherwise good very fine and very rare, the magistrate not previously recorded.
Estimate $700
SOLD $600
Ionia, Miletus, (c.550-525 B.C.), silver twelth stater, (1.07 grams), obv. forepart of lion and legs to left, rev. star ornament within incuse square, (S.3533, BMC 34). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Ionia, Priene, (2nd century B.C.), AE 20, (8.73 grams), obv. head of Athena to right in helmet, rev. owl standing right on amphora in upper field to left and right star and ivy leaf, **PRI H* across field, in exergue **ACILLEI / DHS*, all within olive wreath, (S.4554, BMC 45, SNG Cop. 1099). Very fine, scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Ionian Islands, Chios, (478-431 B.C.), silver drachm, (7.83 grams), obv. Sphinx seated to left, amphora before, grapes above, on circular raised shield, rev. quadripartite incuse square punch, (S.4594, Baldwin 43d [same obverse die], BMC 6-11). Very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Mysia, Lampsakus, (4th-3rd century B.C.), AE 11, (1.2 grams), obv. female head to right with hair rolled, all within circle to right **LAM, rev. forepart of winged Pegasus to right, Y A above, (cf.S.3894, BMC 55-6 [P.84]). Attractive dark patina, nearly extremely fine, rare in this condition.
Estimate $70
SOLD $0
Mysia, Parion, (c.480 B.C.), silver three-quarter drachm, (3.53 grams), obv. Gorgoneion facing, rev. incuse square containing cruciform pattern with pellet at centre, (S.3917; BMC 1-13, SNG Cop. 256, SNG Von Aulock 1318). Off centre on obverse, otherwise good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Mysia, Pergamon, Kingdom of Attalos I, (241-197 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.13 grams), Pergamon mint, obv. laureate head of Philetairos to right, rev. Athena seated to left on throne resting left arm on shield, and crowning legend **FILETAIROU, leaf before Athena, (cf.S.7220, Westermark obv.XXXVII/R.1). Good very fine, rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $0
Caria, Cnidus, (189-167 B.C.), silver didrachm, (5.1 grams), obv. head of Rhodian Helios three-quarter face to right, rev. forepart of lion to right, aplustre behind, in exergue **QEUKLHO[S], (cf.S.4851, BMC -, SNG Cop. -, Von Aulock -). Flan crack, some surface porosity on the obverse, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Caria, Hecatomnos as Satrap, (395-377 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.22 grams), obv. lion head to left, foreleg below, EKA above, rev. ornamental star (stellate pattern) within incuse square, (cf.S.4951, SNG von Aul. 2356). Dark tone, good very fine, rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
Caria, Maussollos satrap, (375-353 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.99 grams), obv. laureate head of Apollo three-quarter face to right, rev. Zeus Labraundos standing to right holding labrys and spear, to right [M]AY**SSW[LLO]*, (S.4955, SNG Cop. 590). Legend weak, otherwise good very fine, very scarce.
Estimate $1,100
SOLD $0
Caria, Hidrieus satrap, (353-344 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.27 grams), obv. laureate head of Apollo three-quarter face to right, rev. Zeus Labraundos standing to right holding labrys and spear, to right **IDRIEWS*, I in reverse field, (S.4958, BMC 1 [p.183] variant). Attractively toned, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $0
Caria, Pixodaros satrap, (340-334 B.C.), silver didrachm, (7.00 grams), obv. laureate head of Apollo three-quarter face to right, rev. Zeus Labraundos standing to right holding labrys and spear, to right **PIXWDARO[U]*, (S.4966, BMC 5-10 [p.185]). Of exceptional artistic merit, extremely fine and very rare in this condition.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $0
Carian Islands, Rhodes, (125-88 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.11 grams), obv. radiate head of Helios to right, hair loose, rev. P O either side of rose with bud on right, to right radiate sun, above magistrate **ANTAIOS* (cf.S.5064, Jenkins KME Nr.128). As struck with full mint bloom, nearly uncirculated, rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $350
Lycia, Lycian Dynasts, Uncertain ruler but attributed to Khinakha, (c.500-460 B.C.), silver stater, (9.93 grams), Xanthos mint?, obv. Pegasos to left on round shield, Lycian 'kh' below, rev. triskeles monogram within dotted incuse square, (SNG Von Aulock 4087-8 [same dies] = ACNAC Rosen 719 [attributes it to Khinakha based on an obverse letter 'Kh' or 'Khin'], Babelon Traite Pl.XCV No.5, SNG Berry 1174). Nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $0
Lycia, Lycian Dynasts, Mithrapata, (380-375 B.C.), silver stater, (9.8 grams), obv. facing lion scalp, triskeles below, M on cheek, rev. head of dynast Mithrapata left, around **ME)(RAPATP, trisceles behind, all within incuse square, (S.5225, SNG von A. 4236-7, Morkhom and Olcay 'The Coin Hoard from Podalia', (in Num.Chron 1971), Nos. 72-74, [dies A6/P6]). Nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $0
Lycia, Lycian Dynasts, Mithrapata, (380-375 B.C.), silver stater, (9.8 grams), obv. facing lion scalp, triskeles below, M on cheek, rev. head of dynast Mithrapata left, around ME)(PAPA, trisceles behind, all within incuse square, (S.5225, Ash. Museum CIN 1961 ii, Pl.iii, 12 [same dies], Morkhom and Olcay 'The Coin Hoard from Podalia', (in Num.Chron 1971), Nos. 86-91, [dies A8/P8]). Small flan, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $0
Lycia, Lycian Dynasts, Perikles, (380-360 B.C.), silver stater, (9.76 grams), issued 380-375 B.C., obv. draped and bearded bust facing of Perikles, rev. naked warrior fighting to rihjt, sword and shield, around **PEPEKLE, trisceles before, star of eight rays to right, all within incuse square, (S.5240, Essays Robinson Pl.12, 9, Morkhom and Olcay 'The Coin Hoard from Podalia', (in Num.Chron 1971), Nos. 432-3, [dies A3/P9]). Good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,400
Pamphylia, Aspendos, (370-330 B.C.), silver stater, (10.83 grams), obv. two naked athletes as wrestlers grasping each other by the hands, ME between, rev. slinger advancing to right about to discharge his sling, trisceles before, behind **ESTFEDII[US], all within square dotted square, (S.5390, cf.SNG Von Aulock 4555). Some porosity on the reverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Pamphylia, Aspendos, (3rd century B.C.), silver stater, (10.6 grams), obv. two naked athletes as wrestlers grasping each other by the hands, dotted border, **AL between, rev. slinger advancing to right about to discharge his sling, trisceles and club before, behind **EST*FE**DIIU, all within circular dotted border, (cf.S.5399, cf.SNG France 3, 119, not in any SNG's or BMC). Very well centred on the obverse with generous flan, off centred on the reverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine and very rare variant.
Estimate $500
SOLD $460
Pisidia, Selge, (370-330 B.C.), silver stater, (10.80 grams), obv. two naked athletes as wrestlers grasping each other by the hands, A**L between them, dotted border, rev. slinger advancing to right about to discharge his sling, trisceles and club before, behind **SELGEWN, all within circle of dots, (cf.S.5477, SNG Von Aulock -, SNG Paris -, BMC-, not present in major collections). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $0
Cilicia, Nagidus, (c. 370 B.C.), silver stater, (10.83 grams), Aphrodite seated to left, holding phiale over altar, Eros stands behind her, rev. Dionysos standing with head to l., holding grape cluster with right hand, left hand holding thyrus, (S.5585, Lederer 26). Extremely fine with attractive steel blue patina, rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $550
Cilicia, Satrap of Cilicia, Mazaios, (361-334 B.C.) silver stater, (10.7 grams), Tarsus mint, obv. Baal of Tarsus enthroned to left holding corn ear with bunch of grapes and lotus-headed sceptre, behind Aramaic legend 'Baal tarz', below throne 'ankh' symbol, to left 9, all within circle of dots rev. lion left on the back of a stag kneeling left which it attacks with teeth and claws, above Aramaic legend 'Mazdai' and ear of corn and 2, all within linear circle, (S.5650, BMC 53, not in SNG Levante Cop. or BN). Surface porosity, bright and good very fine, rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $460
Cyprus, Kition, (479-449 B.C.), silver obol, (0.79 grams), obv. very worn die, head of Herakles, rev. lion seated to right, king's name in Aramaic above, (S.5722, SNG Cop. 7). Dark tone, very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $260
Syria, Kingdom of, Seleucus I, (312-280 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.08 grams), Ecbatana mint, issued c.293-280 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, monogram, anchor and forepart of horse to left and monogram under throne, to right **SELEUKOU*, (cf.S.6829, Newell ESM 493, [p.178, pl.XXXVII,6). Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $270
Syria, Kingdom of, Seleucus I, (312-280 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.03 grams), uncertain Cappadocia and Norther Syrian mint (Newell mint C), c.281-280 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, Nike in outstretched hand, **SI* to left to right **SELEUKOU*, in exergue **[BA]SILEWS, (cf.S.6830, Newell WSM 1346, [p.240, pl.LII, 11). Good very fine, very rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $550
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus I, (280-261 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.00 grams), Series II group B, Seleucia on Tigris mint, issued 274-270 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochus I to right, dotted border, rev. Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow, on right, **BASILEWS and to left **ANTIOXOU, to left and right monograms, (cf.S.6866, Newell ESM 152, Pozzi sale 2933). Nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $0
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus I, (280-261 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.2 grams), Series II Group C, Seleucia on Tigris mint, issued 270-267 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochus I to right, dotted border, rev. Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow, on right, **BASILEWS and to left **ANTIOXOU, to left and right monograms, (cf.S.6866, Newell ESM 155). Very fine/good fine. Newell has noted a total of 30 tetradrachms of this type with these symbols in public and private collections.
Estimate $450
SOLD $360
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus II, (261-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.19 grams), Series I, Seleucia on Tigris mint, issued 261-256 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochus I to right, dotted border, rev. Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow, on right, **BASILEWS and to left **ANTIOXOU, to left and right monograms, (cf.S.6886, Newell ESM 180, BMC 12). Old dark tone, very fine/good fine, scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus II, (261-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.02 grams), Series I, Sardes mint, issued 261-250 B.C., obv. diademed head of elderly Antiochus I to right in high relief, rev. Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow, on right, **[B]ASILEWS and to left **ANTIOXOU, in exergue **AS AN, (cf.S.6886, Newell WSM 1235, BMC [Num.Chron.1917, p.23 Pl.iii,4 same dies], Pozzi sale 2936-7, same obverse die). Old dark tone, very fine/good fine, scarce.
Estimate $800
SOLD $0
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus III, (223-187 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.9 grams), Series II, Antioch mint, issued 213-208 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochus III to right, plain border, rev. Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow, on right, **BASILEOS and to left **ANTIO XOU, to left U over P monogram, (cf.S.6934, Newell WSM 1071). Old tone, slightly off centre on reverse, otherwise good very fine/very fine, scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $210