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Lot 996 |
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PHOENICIA-Byblos. King Ainel, 4th century B.C. AR 1/8 shekel (0.69 g). Galley left containing two hoplites with round shields; beneath hippocamp. Reverse: Bull kneeling left, attacked by lion, Phoenician legend around. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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$61 |
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Lot 997 |
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PHOENICIA-Byblos. King Ainel, 4th century B.C. AR 1/8 shekel (0.7g). Galley left containing two hoplites with round shields; beneath hippocamp. Reverse: Bull kneeling left, attacked by lion, Phoenician legend around. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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$61 |
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Lot 998 |
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PHOENICIA-Marathus. Ptolemy VI, 174/3 B.C. AE 22. Attractive russet highlights. Bust of Ptolemy as Hermes r. with caduceus. Reverse: Marathus standing l. holding aphlaston. BMC 22 var. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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$116 |
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Lot 999 |
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PHOENICIA-Sidon. King Bodashtart, 384-370 B.C. AR tetrashekel (26.8 g). Rare in this choice grade. War-galley, beneath, two lines of waves; above, Phoenician letter '9'. Reverse: Bearded deity in horsedrawn car, behind, the King of Sidon walking left, holding sceptre. S-5934; BMC 26, 17-24. An unusually well defined example, well centered and of good silver; all with antique grey toning. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
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PHOENICIA-Sidon. Late 5th century B.C. AR shekel (6.8 g). Very rare. War-galley with the towers of the walls of Sidon above. Reverse: Bearded deity standing right about to slay, with dagger in right hand, a lion which he holds erect before him; all within shalow incuse square. S-5931; BMC-10. Unusually well centered and defined, lightly toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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PHOENICIA-Sidon. Late 5th century B.C. AR shekel (7.1 g). Very rare. War-galley with the towers of the walls of Sidon above. Reverse: Bearded deity standing right about to slay, with dagger in right hand, a lion which he holds erect before him; all within shalow incuse square. S-5931; BMC-10. A choice quality example for this issue, lightly toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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Lot 1002 |
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PHOENICIA-Tyre. After 126 B.C. AR shekel (14.3 g). Laur. head of Melqarth facing right. Reverse: Eagle standing l. on beak of ship carrying palm under wing. Popular "30 pieces of silver" type. A well struck lustrous example and lightly toned. Similar to the preceeding, and carefully selected from a hoard. Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,200.
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PHOENICIA-Tyre. After 126 B.C. AR shekel (14.2 g). Laur. head of Melqarth facing right. Reverse: Eagle standing l. on beak of ship carrying palm under wing; in field to l. club and date (38). Popular "30 pieces of silver" type. A well struck lustrous example and lightly toned. The pick from a hoard and one of the finest we have handled. Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,200.
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PHOENICIA-Tyre. AR half-shekel (7.0 g) struck in Jerusalem. Laureate head of Melqarth r. Reverse: Eagle standing left with foot on prow of ship, palm branch over shoulder. A pleasing example of the type. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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PHOENICIA-Tyre. AR half-shekel struck in Jerusalem, year 165 (30/40 A.D. Laureate head of Melqarth right. Reverse: Eagle standing left with foot on prow of ship, palm branch over shoulder, date and club are in field. Hen. 920; BMC--. Toned. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
Ex Bromberg duplicate.
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Lot 1006 |
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BAKTRIAN KINGDOM. Eukratides, 170-145 B.C. AR tetradrachm (16.9 g). Hid diademed and draped bust right, wearing crested helmet ornamented with bull's horn. Reverse: The Dioskouroi on horseback prancing right, each holding spear and palm. Well centered and boldly struck in high relief with lustrous problem-free surfaces. Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500.
The most celebrated of the Indo-Greek monarchs.
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Lot 1007 |
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EGYPT. Ptolemy II, Philadelphos. Arsinoe II, circa 270 B.C. AR dekadrachm (34.3 g. Rare. Veiled head of Arsinoe II right wearing stephane. Reverse: Double cornucopiae, bound with fillet, grapes at sides. cf. S-7770; BMC-15 var. A pleasing example of this massive high-value silver coin. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,250.
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$1,595 |
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Lot 1008 |
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EGYPT. Ptolemy VI, 180-145 B.C. AR tetradrachm (14.17 g). Diad. bust of Ptolemy facing right with aegis before. Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. SNG-Cop. 267. Boldly struck in very high relief with gorgeous natural iridescent toning. One of the finest examples we have seen. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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$578 |
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