Catalogue
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus VII, tetradrachm plated, Tyre mint, (11.5 grams), (cf.S.7094) others Athens style but local Gaza issue, silver obols (2). Poor - very good. (3)
Estimate $60
SOLD $0
Syria, assorted rulers, Antiochus III, (223-187 B.C.), AE 15; Seleucus IV, (187-175 B.C.), AE 14 serrated edge; Antiochus IX, (113-95 B.C.), AE 19; (S. 6953, 6972, 7170); Syria, Commagene, Samosata, under Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138) AE 18, obv. Hadrian bust right, rev. legend in four lines within wreath, (S.1235, BMC 22, p.118). Very good - very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Antiochia ad Orontem (Antioch), Caracalla (A.D. 198-217), silver tetradrachm, (11.99 grams), issued 214-217, obv. laureate head of Caracalla to right, around most of legend AYT K M A ANTWNEINO C CEB, rev. eagle standing facing, head to right, wreath in beak, between legs star above crescent, around DHMARX EX [UPATOX TO D], (cf.S.2649, Bellinger 33 [ANS Mum. Studies No.3, p.26, Pl.III, 12]). Small flan as usual with a few spots of green, an extremely fine portrait with some mint bloom, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Antiochia ad Orontem (Antioch), Elagabalus (A.D. 218-222), billon tetradrachm, (13.96 grams), obv. laureate head of Elagabalus to right, around AYT K M A ANTWNEINO C CEB, rev. eagle standing facing, head to left, wreath in beak, between legs star, around **DHMARC EX [UPATOC T]O B, (S.3096, Bellinger 42 [ANS Num. Stud. No.3], p.28, plate IV,10, SNG Von Post 617 [This Coin]). Slightly porous flan, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Seleucid and Bactrian issues, various AE from the Seleucid kingdom (S.5868, 6849, 6968, 6981, 7125, 7127, 7139), others silver drachms from Bactria, Menander, Apollodotes II, Archebios, Azes II, (S.7604, 7672, and M.1977, 2124) and a drachm of Ariarathes V (163-130 B.C.), Cappodacian Kingdom, (S.7286). Very good - good fine, all in holders described. (12)
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
Phoenicia, Berytus, Claudius (A.D.41-54), AE 24, (12.33 grams), obv. bare head to right, around TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM IMP, rev. colonist ploughing to right with yoke of oxen, COL IVL above, (S.477 [same obv. die ilustrated], SNG Cop. 91-2, BMC 69-71). Has been cleaned, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Phoenicia, Berytus, Claudius (A.D.41-54), AE 22-24, obv. bare head to right, another to left, both with partial legends, rev. colonist ploughing to right with yoke of oxen, COL IVL above, second with AVG in exergue, (S.477 or similar [first with same obv. die ilustrated], SNG Cop. 91-2, 93, BMC 69-71, 72-74, RPC 4545-6). Fine - nearly very fine and both scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Phoenicia, Berytus, Nerva, (A.D.96-98), AE 24, (13.14 grams), issued posthumously by Trajan, obv. laureate head to right, around DIVOS NERVA AVGVSTVS, rev. colonist ploughing right with yoke of oxen, COL over IVL above, AVG FEL BER around, (S.950, BMC 81-3, Rouvier 515, Lindgren 2258). Good fine/very fine and rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Coele-Syria, Chalcis, Ptolemy, (85-40 B.C.), AE 21, (6.79 grams), obv. laureate head of Zeus to right, with countermark on obverse, uncertain symbol, rev. eagle flying right, below **[PT]OLEMAI[OU] /[TE]TR APC*, (S.5896, BMC [Galatia] 2 p.279, Lindgren 2134A). Off centred on the obverse, otherwise good fine, scarce.
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
Coele-Syria, Chalcis, Ptolemy, (85-40 B.C.), AE 21, (6.67 grams), issued year 46 = 73/2 B.C., obv. laureate head of Zeus to right, with countermark on obverse, uncertain symbol, rev. standing figures of the Dioscuri facing each other, to right LMZ, (cf,S.5897, SNG Cop. 413). Olive green patina, good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Phoenicia, Tripolis, Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), AE 25, (9.4 grams), issued 220-221, obv. Elagabalus laureate head to right, around traces of AYT KM AVP ANTWNINOC, rev. Altar of Astarte, with two wings each of four columns, centre with arch with Astarte within, steps before, on left, TPI **PO LI [TWN]*, **BLF* to left in exergue, (S.-, BMC 120 [Pl.XXVIII,5], Baramki AUB 52). Weak in places on legend, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Persian Imperial Coinage, Artaxerxes (475-420 B.C.), silver siglos, (5.2 grams), obv. king as bearded archer kneeling to right with spear and bow, rev. oblong incuse punch, (S.4678, Bab. Pl.86, 11, Carradice type IIIb). Flat in places, oblong shape, otherwise fine.
Estimate $30
SOLD $0
Parthia, Kingdom of, Mithradates II, (123-88 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.2 grams), Ecbatana mint, obv. large size bare-headed bust to left with long beard, wearing diadem, rev. archer seated right on throne, five line inscription, (S.7371, Sellwood 27.2). Attractive tone, extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $250
Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates IV, (c.38-2 B.C.) silver drachm, (3.7 grams), Ecbatana mint, obv. medium size bust wearing a diadem to left with short beard, eagle behind head, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven line inscription, monogram **AGT*, (cf.S.7472, Sellwood 52.10, Shore 278). Off centred on reverse, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Sassanian Kings, Sharpur I, (A.D. 240-270), silver drachms (2), one holed and damaged, other has been mounted, (3.8 and 3.4 grams); Sharpur II, (A.D. 309-379), silver drachm, (4.0 grams), Kavad I, (A.D. 488-496 and 498-531), silver drachm, (4.1 grams), obv. bust to right, rev. fire altar with attendants, Darabgird mint, (Sellwood Plate I, No. 12 [2]; III, No.33; V, No.52, Gobl 34, 94, 187). First holed and chipped, second and third mounted, otherwise very good - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Sassanian King, Varhran IV, (A.D. 386-397), silver drachms, obv. bust to right with crown, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar with bust of Ahuramazda above altar, no mint name, other Bishapur mint (beside flame), (Sellwood 38, Gobl 141, cf.M.931-5). Very fine, scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Sassanian King, Kavad I, (A.D. 488-496, 498-531), silver drachm, first reign issue, obv. bust to right with crown, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar, Shush (A[iran]) mint, (Sellwood 51, Gobl 183, M.1012). Attractive grey tone, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Sassanian King, Kavad I, (A.D. 488-496, 498-531), silver drachms, second reign issue, obv. bust to right with crown, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar, Shush (Ai[ran] mint year 39, Darabgird mint year 34, Mesham mint year 37, (Sellwood 52, Gobl 190, cf.M.1017-1025). Attractive brilliant, very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $140
SOLD $60
Sassanian King, Khusru I, (A.D. 531-579), silver drachms, obv. bust to right with crown, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar, Shush (Aijan) mint year 8, Darabgird mint year 21, Nishapur mint year 46, Istakhr mint year 42, (Sellwood 54, Gobl 196, cf.M.1051-4, 1028-9). First clipped and fine/very fine, others very fine. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $50
Sassanian King, Hormazd IV, (A.D. 579-590), silver drachms, obv. bust to right with crown, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar, Aparshahr mint, year 9, Bishapur mint year 8, Nihavand mint year 10, 11, (Sellwood 55-6, Gobl 201-202, M.1076, 1099, 1093-4). Third holed, otherwise very fine or better, some mints are scarce. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Kushano-Sassanian coinage, Sassanian rulers, Hormazd I or II (A.D. 270-1, or 302-309), copper AE 16, obv. bust of bearded king to right, rev. figure of Ahuramazda rising from altar, (cf.M.1280-3, cf,Gobl; Munzpragung des Kusanreiches Plate 115-6, No. 1052-5, 1091). Even light brown patina, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy I (323-283 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.70 grams), issued 310-305 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right with horn of Ammon, clad in elephant skin and aegis, dotted border, rev. **ALEXANDPOU on left, Athena Alkidemos to right with spear and shield, monograms **DI* on right WA and dot in circle on left, below lower right an eagle, (cf.S.7750, Sv.141-2, Zervos 58, SNG Cop. 21-2). Light scratches on both sides, with attractive grey and trace of blue cabinet patina, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,200
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy I, (323-283 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, issued 305-283 B.C., (14.1 grams), Alexandria mint, obv. diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, with aegis, **D* behind, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt, in front P over monogram **PAR*, around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU*, (S.7762, Sv. 255, SNG Cop. 70-1). Good fine/very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $270
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, (285-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.18 grams), issued 277/6-275/4 B.C., Alexandria mint, obv. head of Ptolemy I to right wearing aegis, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt, in front **S, around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU, (cf.S.7773, Sv. 548 [16 noted], BMC 2). Very fine/nearly very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, (285-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.18 grams), Tyre mint, obv. head of Ptolemy I to right wearing aegis, **D behind, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt, in front club and monogram TYP, around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU, (cf.S.7773, Sv. 644, SNG Cop 482). Dirt on reverse, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $50
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy IV, (221-205 B.C.), AE 34-5, (36.9 (2), 34.3 grams), Alexandria mint, issued 246-221 B.C., obv. diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, head to right, standing on thunderbolt, around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU*, between legs **DI*, (S.7815, Sv. 1127, SNG Cop. 202). Some green oxidation on surface, otherwise fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy VI, (180-145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.1 grams), Alexandria mint, obv. diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, with aegis, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt, around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU*, (cf.S.7856 [Ptolemy V], Sv. 1489, SNG Cop. 262-8). Very fine/good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $340
Egypt, Alexandria, Poppaea under Nero (A.D. 62-65), billon tetradrachm, year 10 = A.D. 63-4, (12.9 grams), obv. Nero radiate head to right, around **NEPW KLAU KAI [SEB GER AU]*, rev. bust of Poppaea to right, **POPPAIA SE[BASTH] around, LI to right, (S.713 [Roman Coins], S.664, Koln 157-9, Milne 217-221). Weak on parts of the legend, otherwise good fine and scarce.
Estimate $70
SOLD $150
Egypt, Alexandria, Nero (A.D. 62-65), billon tetradrachms, year 12 = A.D. 65-6, (12.8 grams), obv. Nero radiate head to right, rev. Alexandria bust right with elephant head, another year 11 = A.D. 64-5, (12.6 grams), obv. similar and rev. Sarapis bust right, (S.633, -, Koln 170, 172-4, Milne 226-7, 238-245). Weak on parts of the legend, some surface pitting, otherwise fine - good fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Egypt, Alexandria, Nero (A.D. 62-65), billon tetradrachm, year 13 = A.D. 66-7, (12.3 grams), obv. Nero radiate head to left, around **NEPW KLAU KAI SEB [GER AU]*, LI**G* to left, rev. laureate head of Tiberius to right, **TIBERIOS KAISAR* around, (S.713 [Roman Coins], S.637, Koln 187-9, Milne 256-260). Weak on parts of the legend, otherwise good fine and scarce.
Estimate $70
SOLD $90