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Sale 65
The Pre-Long Beach Auction
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Lot 4082 |
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Pamphylia, Aspendos, c. 300-250 BC. AR Stater (10.47 g). Two wrestlers grappling; between them letters. Reverse: Slinger standing right; in right field, forepart of horse and "K". SNG von Aulock 4571. Extremely Fine.
These later issues of Aspendos are seldom found from such fresh dies and so well struck.
Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600.
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| Unsold |
Lot 4083 |
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Cilicia, Tarsos. Pharnabazos, 379-374 BC. AR Stater (10.63 g). Baaltars enthroned left, holding lotus-tipped scepter. Reverse: Bust left of helmeted warrior (Ares?). SNG Paris 252 (same reverse die); SNG Levante 71-72. Nicely toned and boldly struck. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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| Unsold |
Lot 4084 |
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Kingdom of Armenia. Tigranes II, 83-69 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.97 g). Draped bust right of Tigranes II wearing Armenian tiara ornamented with star between eagles. Reverse: The Tyche of Antioch seated right on rock, holding palm with the river-god Orontes swimming at her feet. Houghton (ACNAC) 397; Dewing 2649. Very rare. Nicely toned and of good metal. Extremely Fine.
Tigranes II was victorious over the Seleukid king Philip Philadelphos, and ruled the kingdom for 14 years until he was defeated by the Roman general Lucullus.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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| Unsold |
Lot 4085 |
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Syria, Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos VII, 138-129 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.79 g) minted at Antioch. Diademed head right of Antiochos VII. Reverse: Athena standing left, holding Nike and spear. Newell (Antioch) 287. Struck on a full, broad flan. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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| Realized
$920 |
Lot 4086 |
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Phoenicia, Tyre, 99/8 BC. AR Shekel (or Phoenician weight Tetradrachm; 13.92 g) dated year 28. Laureate head right of Melqart. Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; in left field, club with date above. BMC --. Light scratching on bottom of obverse. Choice Very Fine.
The earlier dated issues often display a more concise style and composition, as in this example.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Realized
$719 |
Lot 4087 |
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Phoenicia, Tyre, 87/6 BC. AR Shekel (or Phoenician weight Tetradrachm; 14.36 g) dated year 40. Laureate head right of Melqart. Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow; in left field, club with date above. BMC 133. Some underlying luster. Extremely Fine.
A lovely specimen of the "30 Pieces of Silver" type paid to Judas Iscariot for his betrayal of Christ.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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| Realized
$1,064 |
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