Electronic Auction 394
Date: 2017-03-29 00:00:00
Lots: 706
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PHOENICIA, Sidon. Ba`alšillem (Sakton) II. Circa 401-365 BC. AR Sixteenth Shekel (8mm, 0.70 g, 1h). Phoenician galley left; Phoenician B above, waves below / Persian king or hero, holding dagger in right hand, standing right, fighting lion standing left on its hind legs; ' (in Phoenician) between; all within incuse square. E&E-S Group IV.1.3.c; HGC 10, 240. VF, toned, compact flan. Well struck and good metal for issue.
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PHOENICIA, Sidon. Mazaios (Mazday). Satrap of Eber Nari, 353-333 BC. AR Dishekel (28mm, 24.98 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (336/5 BC). Phoenician galley left; M and date (both in Phoenician [only traces visible]) above, waves below / King of Persia and driver in chariot drawn by three horses left; behind, King of Sidon standing left, in Egyptian dress, holding cultic scepter and votive vase; MZDY (in Phoenician [only traces visible]) above. E&E-S Group IV.6.1.k, 1981–3 var. (D–/R26 [unlisted obv. die)]; HGC 10, 264; DCA 858. VF, struck from worn dies, some light cleaning scratches.
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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (28mm, 14.40 g, 1h). Dated CY 29 (98/7 BC). Laureate bust of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, ΘK (date) above club; monogram to right; Phoenician A between legs. DCA-Tyre 73; Rouvier 2011; HGC 10, 357; DCA 919. VF, toned, underlying luster, struck with slightly worn obverse die.
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PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. Lot of two AR Shekels. Dated RY 30 (97/6 BC) and 31 (96/5 BC), respectively. Both coins: Laureate bust of Melkart right, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, date above club; monogram to right; Phoenician B between legs. HGC 10, 357; DCA 919. Near VF, rough surfaces, traces of find patina. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS.
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PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Drachm (15.5mm, 2.80 g, 7h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing left, head facing; olive spray to left, Θ to right. Unpublished in the standard references. Good Fine, rough surfaces, test cut.
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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AV Daric (15.5mm, 8.35 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear in right hand, bow in left / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group C (pl. XIV, 42); cf. Meadows, Administration 323; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 12; Sunrise 28. VF.
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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AV Daric (15.5mm, 8.33 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear in right hand, bow in left / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group C (pl. XIV, 42); cf. Meadows, Administration 323; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 12; Sunrise 28. VF.
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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II. Circa 420-375 BC. AV Daric (16mm, 8.34 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear in right hand, bow in left / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group C (pl. XIV, 42); cf. Meadows, Administration 323; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 12; Sunrise 28. VF.
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PERSIA, Achaemenid Empire. temp. Artaxerxes II to Darios III. Circa 375-336 BC. AV Daric (15mm, 8.34 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear in right hand, bow in left / Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb Late (pl. XV, 50); Meadows, Administration –; BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 24; Sunrise 39 corr. (references). VF, scuffs and marks. High relief for issue.
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PERSIA, Alexandrine Empire. temp. Stamenes – Seleukos. Satraps of Babylon, circa 328-311 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22.5mm, 16.82 g, 5h). Baal seated left, holding scepter / Lion walking left; Δ above. Nicolet-Pierre 6; SNG Copenhagen –; BMC 17. VF, lightly toned, area of flat stike.
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. 305-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 14.03 g, 1h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 300-285 BC. Diademed head right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, P above monogram. Svoronos 256 var. (small Δ behind ear); SNG Copenhagen –; Noeske 29 var. (same). VF, some roughness, die breaks on obverse, reverse struck with clashed die. This piece is of a somewhat irregular style, and lack the small Δ behind Ptolemy's ear, so it is possibly a contemporary imitation.
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.26 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Struck 285-261/0 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; ΣI to left. Svoronos 713; SNG Copenhagen 506–7. EF, slightly off center.
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.17 g, 11h). Contemporary imitation of Ake-Ptolemais mint issues. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, Ptolemaïs monogram above monogram; to right, B (date) above A. Lorber, Mint 2–5 var. (right field controls); CNG E-388, lot 187 (same rev. die). VF, light deposits, a few marks.
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.16 g, 12h). Salamis mint. Dated RY 21 (185/4 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, LKA (date) above ΣA; pilos to right. Svoronos 1345 var. (two piloi); Paphos Hoard 1 (same obv. die); SNG Copenhagen 564 var. (two piloi); DCA 47. VF, lightly toned. High relief. Rare variety.
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.20 g, 1h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus(?). Dated year 78 (185/4 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; OH (date) to left. Svoronos 1098; Mørkholm, Ptolemaic 63–8 (obv. die A16 [Arados]); SNG Copenhagen –; DCA 73. VF, a few rough spots.
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.11 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus(?). Dated year 79 (184/3 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; OΘ (date) in exergue. Svoronos 1099; Mørkholm, Ptolemaic 69–71 (obv. die A17 [Arados]); SNG Copenhagen 543 (same obv. die); DCA 73. VF, toned, some porosity.
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.99 g, 1h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus(?). Dated year 79 (184/3 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; OΘ (date) in exergue. Svoronos 1099; Mørkholm, Ptolemaic 69–71 (obv. die A17 [Arados]); SNG Copenhagen 543 (same obv. die); DCA 73. Near VF, toned, some porosity, a couple light scratches on reverse.
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 14.21 g, 1h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus(?). Dated year 82 (181/0 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; ΠB (date) in exergue. Svoronos 1103; Mørkholm, Ptolemaic 81 (obv. die A18 [unlisted die for date; Arados]); SNG Copenhagen –; DCA 73. VF, a few rough spots, minor marks.
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 14.31 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus(?). Dated year 82 (181/0 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; ΠB (date) in exergue. Svoronos 1103; Mørkholm, Ptolemaic 81 (obv. die A19 [Arados]); SNG Copenhagen –; DCA 73. VF, a few scratches, area of flat strike.
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. First sole reign, 180-170 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.09 g, 12h). Kition mint. Dated RY 5 (177/6 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; LE (date) to left, KI to right. Svoronos 1351; Mørkholm & Kromann 14–6 (A5/P11); SNG Copenhagen 587 (same obv. die); DCA 42. VF, lightly toned. Well centered.
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. First sole reign, 180-170 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 13.83 g, 12h). Salamis mint. Dated RY 7 (175/4 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; piloi of the Dioskouroi across upper field; to left, LZ (date) above ΣA; petasos with diadem to right. Svoronos 1331; Mørkholm & Kromann 48–51 var. (A9/P– [unlisted rev. die]; ΣA in right field below kausia on all dies); SNG Copenhagen –. VF, slight die wear. High relief, struck on a broad flan.