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Seleukid Kings, Seleukos I, 312-281 B.C.
AR Tetradrachm, 17.13g. 27mm. Susa mint, c.295-281 B.C. Laureate head of Zeus to right. Rev. Athena driving biga of elephants to right; spear point above. SC 177.3. See more detailed imageVery Fine $2,200. |
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Seleukid Kings, Seleukos VI with head of Ant. VIII
AR Tetradrachm, 15.13g. 28.5mm. c.96-94 B.C. Seleukia ad Kalykadnum mint. Diademed head of King to right. Rev. Athena standing to left holding spear, shield, and wreath bearing nike. There is an uncertain plant to the left which E. Levante has suggested may be reeds that grow on the banks of the Calycadnus river(see: Houghton, Kraay/Morkholm Essays, p. 81). SC II, 2404.9. SNG Spaer 2782, but obverse die of 2779. Toned and with some light crystallization. Rare The portrait is that of Antiochos VIII with his distinctive curly hair arrangement and long nose. The die was probably re-used from a Cilician issue of Antiochos VIII. There is not an extant die match with an Antiochos VIII issue, but the portrait style is clear. See: Houghton: SC II, p. 556. Provenance/Pedigrees Ex: NAC, Zurich, Auction 54, March 24, 2010, lot 136. See more detailed imageExtremely Fine $2,750. |
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Baktria, Eukratides I, 170-155 B.C. pedigreed
AR Drachm, 4.23g. 22mm. Baktra mint. Draped bust of Eukratides to right wearing crested helmet decorated with a bull's horn and ear. Rev. The Dioskouri riding to right. BN, Baktria Series 7,i. Mitchiner, Indo-Greek 178c. High relief portrait of exceptional quality and struck on a large flan with full beaded border; lovely old cabinet toning. Provenance/Pedigrees Ex: Münz Zentrum, Köln, List 38, December, 1987, lot 1301(4,000 DM). See more detailed imageExtremely Fine $3,500. |
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Egypt, Ptolemy I as satrap, 323-305 B.C.
AR Tetradrachm, 17.16g. 27mm. Memphis or Alexandria mint, c.317/316 B.C. Head of the deified Alexander wearing elephant skin, horn of Ammon, and aegis to right. Rev. Zeus enthroned to left; thunderbolt in field to left and monogram below; usual graffito in field to left. CPE I, 33. Svoronos 22. SNG COP 11. High relief obverse and of excellent style; toned. Very Rare early issue of Ptolemy on the attic standard and with Zeus on the reverse.
Ex: Dr. Jacob Hirsch collection, Hess-Leu, Luzern, Auction April 16, 1957, lot 311.
Ex: UBS, Zurich, Auction 56, 2003, lot 179.
Ex: Nomos, Auction 7, 2013, lot 150.
about Extremely Fine $35,000. |
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Kings of Numidia, Juba I, c.60-46 B.C.
AR Drachm, 3.99g. 20 mm. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Juba to right; scepter over shoulder. Rev. Punic legend. Octastyle temple. Mazard 84. SNG COP 523; some minor green encrustation. Attractive toning and with the portrait struck in unusually high relief. Provenance/Pedigree: about Extremely Fine $1,200. |
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