(3 coins)
57366
Add to Cart 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. |
57318
New Add to Cart 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. |
57285
Add to Cart Julius Caesar, 49-48 B.C.
AR Denarius, 3.67g. 19mm. CAESAR. Spanish military mint. Elephant walking to right; serpent below. Rev. Priestly implements. CR 443/1. Syd. 1006. minor flan flaw rev. Old collection toning. Provenance/Pedigree: Very Fine/good Very Fine $2,450. |
