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Peloponnesos, Arkadia, Pheneos, (360-350 B.C.), silver hemidrachm (2.180 grams), obv. head of Demeter to left, wearing grain wreath, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace. rev. Bull walking to right, with kerykeion on his shoulder. traces of ethnic above, (S.2726 [œ375], BMC 16. SNG Lockett 2527 = Trait‚ III 902, pl. CCXXV, 10. Weber 4324). Rough flan edge, fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Peloponnesos, Arkadia, The Arkadian League, Megalopolis mint, silver triobol, (c.320-275 B.C.), (2.59 grams), obv. Zeus laureate head to left, rev. naked Pan seated to left, on rock, hand raised, holding a lagobolon in left hand, ARK monogram in field to left X to right, (S.2687, BCD [LHS 96] 1526, BMC 54, Dengate Period I [ANSMN 13]). Toned, nearly very fine/good fine and very scarce with ticket.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Peloponnesos, Arkadia, The Arkadian League, Megalopolis mint, silver triobol, (c.175-168 B.C.), (2.47 grams), obv. Zeus laureate head to left, rev. naked Pan seated to left on rock, right hand raised, holding a lagobolon in left hand, above knee an eagle to left, ARK monogram in field to left, **D/L* to right, (S.2689, BCD [LHS 96] 1545, Dengate Period IIB [ANSMN 13], Agrinion Hoard 214). Toned, slightly off centre, nearly very fine/good fine and very scarce, with ticket.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Pontus or Bosporos, uncertain area (Amisus?), c.130-100 B.C., AE 25, (20.29 grams), obv. male head to left wearing leather cap, with clear countermarks of a helmet, gorgoneion and thunderbolt, rev. star of eight rays with central dot, or sun burst, (cf.SNG BMC (Black Sea) 972-5, SNG Stancomb 649, SNG Cop. 232 var. Waddington Rec. Pl.M 10-15, Laffaille 409 var., Freedman Collection 402 [Triton V, 402], S.-). Nearly fine, countermarks fine - very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Bithynia, Kios, (c.350-300 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.48 grams), obv. Apollo laureate head to right, K[IA] below, rev. prow of galley to left, magistrate name **POSEI DWNIOS* above and below, (cf,S.3757 [Å“100], BMC 10 [P.130]). Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
Mysia, Kyzikos. (c.350-300 B.C.), silver Tetradrachm (15.05 gm), obv. **[S*Y]TEIPA, head of Kore Soteira to left, with hair in sphendone covered with a veil, grain ears in hair, rev. [K Y] **Z*I, head of lion left, mouth open, tunny fish below; wheat grain behind, (S.3854, cf. von Fritze group IV, cf.pl. v, unlisted reverse type; cf.SNG von Aulock 7346; cf.SNG France 5 396-407). Lightly toned, off centred reverse, very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $0
Mysia, Pergamon, (c.123-104 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.594 grams), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left monogram of **PER*, above BO, to right serpent entwined thyrsus, (cf.S.3948, Kleiner [ANSMN 23], Type 10, example in Berlin, Pinder 94). Weakly struck on obverse otherwise fine/good very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Mysia, Pergamon, (c.123-104 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.30 grams), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents with monogram of APT between, to left monogram of **PER*, to right filleted thyrsus, (cf.S.3948, Kleiner MN 23 No.9, example in ANS, Pinder -); Macedon under Romans, Amphipolis (158-149 B.C.), plated silver tetradrachm, (10.38 grams), obv. Macedonian shield, at centre of which is a bust of Artemis Tauropolos to right with bow and quiver at her shoulder, rev. **MAKEDONWN PRWTHS* in two lines, club between, **SHAR* monogram above, ANK monogram below, all within oak wreath, to left TK and to right TME monograms, to hard left a thunderbolt, (S.1386, cf.AMNG 177, Hunter 3 [p.179], SNG Cop. 1314, BMC 7, McClean 749). Toned, first coin very fine/fine with ticket, second coin nearly fine but of extreme light weight. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Ionia, Ephesus, (390-330 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.10 grams), issue 370-360 B.C., 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 **MENOITIOS* (Menoitios), (cf.S.4372, Kinns CH IX, Class D [obv.45], magistrate noted in Munsterberg from Hirsch 2785 [Weber Collection], example in Pixodarus Hoard [This Coin?]). Well centred, otherwise, nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $580
Ionia, Ephesus, (c.130-129 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.290 grams), year E = 5 = 130-129 B.C., obv. Cista mystica with half opened lid, from which a serpent issues left, the whole in wreath of ivy. rev. two coiled serpents with erect heads between them a bow case with a strap ornamented with an aplustre and strung bow at left, long upright torch to right, plain between serpents to left E (= year 5), E **F* E below to left, (cf.S.4394, Kleiner ANS Museum Notes 18, No. 7, (p.24), McClean 8087, BMC 157, SNG Cop.320). Good fine and very rare.
Estimate $180
SOLD $0
Ionia, Ephesus, (c.91-90 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.518 grams), year ME = 45 = 90-89 B.C., obv. Cista mystica with half opened lid, from which a serpent issues left, the whole in wreath of ivy. rev. Two coiled serpents with erect heads between them a bow case with a strap ornamented with an aplustre and strung bow at left, long upright torch to right, between serpents upright serpent staff, to left ME (= year 45), E **F* E below to left, (cf.S.4394, Kleiner ANS Museum Notes 18, No. 46, (p.26), Paris BN 2665, Pinder 36, SNG Cop.326). Mint bloom, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $240
Ionia, Miletus, (c.2nd century B.C.), silver tetrobol, (2.475 grams), obv. laureate head of Apollo to right, rev. lion standing to right, looking back, BI**WN* in exergue, star above, MI / **PA* monograms in left field, (cf.S.4513, cf.SNG Von Aulock 2100). Dark tone, very fine/good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Ionia, Smyrna, (c.2nd-1st century B.C.), AE 19, (8.80 grams), obv. laureate head of Apollo to right, rev. the poet Homer seated to left with the Magistrates names Nikadas, Metrodoros and Theydas, to right **SMURNAIW[N]*, to left in three lines **POSIDEOS MOSCOU*, (S.4571, cf.BMC 107 [p.111], Hunter 55 [p.363, for Magistrates but different denomination]). Dark brown patina, very fine/nearly extremely fine and very rare, a fine figure of the seated Homer.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Caria, Caunos (Kaunos), Uncertain ruler, (c.490-470 B.C.), silver stater, (11.83 grams), obv. Iris with curved wings and outstretched hands in kneeling-running position to right, rev. rough triangular shape on crude incuse square, (S.-, Koray Konuk "The Early Coinage of Kaunos" in Essays Price, cf.No.14 and 15, [similar dies of obv. 12 and 13 and rev.11, 12, Pl.47, 15, cf.Hyla Troxell "Winged Carians" in Essays Thompson, No.2 [similar dies, Pl.31]). Dumpy flan, fine - nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $160
SOLD $90
Caria, Kindya, (c.500 B.C.), silver tetrobol (Samian standard), (1.95 grams), obv. head of ketos (sea monster) to left, rev. stellate pattern, within latticed frame in incuse square, (S.-, Kagan & Kritt Num. Chron. 1995 No.1, SNG Finland 920, SNG Turkey 810, Asyut 687, SNG von Aulock 2340, ACNAC Rosen 617). Toned, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $230
Lycia, Dynast of Lycia, an uncertain ruler but attributed to Khinakha, (c.500-460 B.C.), silver stater, (9.868 grams), Xanthos mint?, obv. Pegasos to right on round shield, Lycian "kh" below, rev. triskeles monogram within dotted incuse circle with dot and Lycian monogram, (S.-, cf.SNG Von Aulock 4090 [same obverse die], cf.ACNAC Rosen 719 [attributes it to Khinakha based on an obverse letter "Kh" or "Khin"], Babelon Traite Pl.XCV No.5, cf.SNG Berry 1172 [same obverse die], Giessener Munzhandlung Sale 90, lot 405 [same dies]). Very fine/good very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Pamphylia, Aspendos, (c.375-360 B.C.), silver stater, (10.69 grams), obv. two naked athletes as wrestlers grasping each other by the hands, TN between (N reversed), dotted border, rev. slinger advancing to right about to discharge his sling, triskeles before, behind **EST*FE**DIIUS*, all within square dotted border, (cf.S.5396, BMC -, SNG France -, SNG Cop.-, SNG von Aulock 4556). Nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $780
Pamphylia, Aspendos, (c.375-333 B.C.), silver stater, (10.89 grams), obv. two naked athletes as wrestlers grasping each other by the hands, **DA* between, dotted border, rev. slinger advancing to right about to discharge his sling, triskeles before, behind traces of **EST*FE**DIIUS*, all within square dotted border, (cf.S.5396, BMC 37, SNG France 3, 87, SNG Cop.233). Slightly off centred on the obverse, bright otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Pamphylia, Side, silver stater, (late 5th century B.C.); Altram suggests 430-400 B.C.), (9.69 grams), obv. pomegranate, dotted border, lion head to left at edge, rev. Head of Athena right in archaic style, wearing crested Corinthian helmet within incuse square border, (S.5425, SNG von Aulock 4764, Boston 2103 [same dies], BMC 7 [p.144, Pl.XXV, 11 same dies], SNG France 3, 628-9 [same dies]). Off centred strike obverse, cut into helmet on reverse, rough surface, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $0
Cilicia, Satrap of Cilicia, Datames, (378-362 B.C.) silver stater, (10.48 grams), Tarsus mint, obv. female head three-quarter face to left, wearing sphendone and necklace, rev. male head to right (Ares?), bearded wearing crested Athenian helmet, before Aramaic legend "Trdmw" = Datames, (S.5644, SNG von Aulock 5939, SNG Levante 78, SNG France 3, 270). Toned, off centred both sides, flattened nose, otherwise very fine/good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $360
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus II, (261-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.870 grams), Ephesus mint, issued 261-258 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 ANT IOXOY, in exergue monogram in circle, (cf.S.6886, SC 543.1b, BMC 1, Pozzi 2935, Newell WSM 1477 [Pl.LXIV, 2-4, same obverse die]). Some surface roughness, otherwise very fine/fine, rare.
Estimate $450
SOLD $200
Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrius I, (162-150 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.56 grams), Antioch mint, issued period 162-156 B.C., obv. diademed head of Demetrius to right within laurel wreath border, rev. Tyche seated to left with leg of throne a winged monster, holds sceptre and cornucopiae, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **DH MHTRIOU*, **P*I monogram in exergue, (S.7014, SC 1638.2a, Newell SMA 84 [Plate V], BMC 34). Good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrius I, (162-150 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.404 grams), Antioch mint, series II, second issue, issued 162-155/4 B.C., obv. diademed head of Demetrius to right within laurel wreath border, rev. Tyche seated to left with leg of throne a winged monster, holds sceptre and cornucopiae, to right **BASILEWS, to left **DHMH TRIOU, and **SWTHROS, monogram ANT to far left, (cf.S.7014, SC 1640b, Newell SMA 100, SNG Israel I (Spaer) 1264). Good very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $0
Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrius I, (162-150 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.59 grams), Antioch mint, dated issue year 158 = 155-4 B.C., obv. diademed head of Demetrius to right within laurel wreath border, rev. Tyche seated to left with leg of throne a winged monster, holds sceptre and cornucopiae, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **DHMH TRIOU / SWTHROS*, HNP in exergue, (S.7014, SC 1641.3C, Newell SMA 103 [Plate VI], BMC 10, SNG Israel [Spaer] 1256-7). Good very fine, rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Syria, Kingdom of, Demetrius I, (162-150 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.32 grams), Antioch mint, issued 153-152 B.C., obv. diademed head of Demetrius to right within laurel wreath border, rev. Tyche seated to left with leg of throne a winged monster, holds sceptre and cornucopiae, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **DHMHTRIOU*, **XR* in exergue, **PAU* over **DP* monograms to left, (S.7014, Hoover 798, SC 1641.4e, SMA Newell 106). Very fine and scarce with packet.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus VI, (144-142 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.95 grams), dated year 169 = October 144-October 143 B.C., Antioch mint, obv. diademed radiate head of Antiochus VI to right, dotted border, rev. Apollo seated to left on omphalos, holding bow and arrow, to right **BASILEWS ANTIOCOU*, and to left **EPIFA NOUS DION USOU*, in exergue **QXR, PDF* monogram between legs, (cf.S.7073, SC 2011.2d, cf.Newell SMA 249). Double struck on reverse, scratches both sides, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochos VII, (138-129 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.562 grams), Antioch mint, obv. diademed head of Antiochos 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 DI over A, (S.7092, SC 2061.2, SNG Israel I (Spaer) 1855, SMA Newell 282). Nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $450
SOLD $300
Syria, Seleucis & Pieria, Antiochia ad Orontem (Antioch), Nero (A.D. 54-68), silver tetradrachm, (14.594 grams), obv. laureate head to right of Nero, **NERWNOS* KAICAPO**S [SEBASTOU]*, rev. Z/OP (year 109 of Caesarian Era = A.D. 60-1), eagle standing to left, on thunderbolt, wings spread, palm branch in front (cf.S.618, McAlee 257, Prieur 81, RPC 4181); another Gordian III (A.D. 238-244), billon tetradrachm, (10.110 grams), obv. laureate bust of Gordian III to right, around AYTOK K M ANT **GORD*IANOC CEB, rev. eagle standing facing, head to left, wreath in beak, between legs crescent over ram, around **DHMARC EX OU*CIAC, SC in exergue, (cf.S.3779, McAlee 860, BMC 494, Prieur 281-2). Porous surfaces nearly very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $100
Syria, Commagene, Zeugma, Philip I, (244-249), AE 28, (15.78 grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right, around **AUTOK K M IOUAI FILIPPO*C CEB, rev. tetrastyle temple with peribolos containing grove, beneath a capricorn, ZE**GMATEWN* around, (S.3954, BMC 29 and cf.BMC 36). Countermarked on obverse with eagle with closed wings. Some silvering, otherwise good fine, countermark vry fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $170
Phoenicia, Sidon, after 111 B.C., silver tetradrachm, year 41 = 71-70 B.C., Sidon Mint, (13.98 grams), obv. Veiled, turreted and draped bust of Tyche to r., dotted border, rev. Eagle standing l. on prow, with palm under wing, around **SIDWNOS THS IEPAS KAI ASULOU* in field to left LAM and to right monogram **PAR*, (cf.S.5951, Levy, B.E., "The autonomous silver of Sidon {107/106 BC - AD 43/44}", [Proceedings of the 12th International Numismatic Congress [Berlin 2000] does not list this date. cf.BMC 105). Rough in places, very fine and very rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $340