Web Auction 92 - Greek, Roman, Byzantine Coins and Numismatic Literature

Kings of Lydia, Kroisos (ca. 564/53-550/39 BC), Sardes, Stater – Double Siglos. AR (g 10.36; mm 18.5). Confronted foreparts of lion r. and bull l.; Rv. Two incuse squares of unequal size. Berk 20; SNG Kayhan 1018; SNG von Aulock 2874. Good very fine

Lydia, Tralleis, Cistophoric Tetradrachm, ca. 166-160 BC. AR (g 12,74; mm 29; h 12). Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath; Rv. Bow-case with serpents; TPAΛ to l., maeander pattern to r. Kleiner & Noe Series 5; SNG Copenhagen 644. Extremely fine

Satraps of Caria, Hekatomnos (ca. 392/1-377/6 BC); AR Tetartemorion (g 0,22; mm 6; h 12); Forepart of a roaring lion l.; Rv. Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly l. Klein 507; SNG Tübingen 3312. Good very fine

Satraps of Caria, Pixodaros (ca. 341/0-336/5 BC); AR Didrachm (g 6,95; mm 21; h 12). Halikarnassos mint. Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly r., drapery at neck; Rv. ΠIΞΩΔAPOY, Zeus Labraundos standing r., holding sceptre. Konuk, Identities 30; Babelon, Perses 414–21; Traité II 111; SNG Copenhagen 597. Extremely fine

Caria, Kindya, Tetrobol, ca. 510-480 BC; AR (g 1,67; mm 12; h -); Head of ketos l.; Rv. Incuse geometric pattern. SNG Keckman 920 (Uncertain mint); SNG von Aulock 2340; SNG Kayhan 810. Good very fine

Caria, Mylasa, Tetrobol, ca. 520-490 BC. AR (g 1,73; mm 10). Forepart of roaring lion l.; Rv. Rough incuse punch. SNG Kayhan 933. Rare, near very fine

Caria, Uncertain, Hemiobol, ca. 500-450 BC; AR (g 0,25; mm 7; h 12); Confronted foreparts of two bulls; Rv. Forepart of bull l. SNG Keckman 912; SNG Kayhan 968-70. Good very fine

Islands of Caria, Rhodos, Rhodes, Drachm, ca. 205-190 BC; AR (g 2,79; mm 15; h 11); Ainetor, magistrate; Head of Helios facing slightly r. Rv. R-O, Rose with bud to r.; AINHTΩ[P] above, butterfly to left. Ashton 282; SNG Keckman 587; HGC 6, 1453. Extremely fine

Kings of Lycia, Kherei (ca. 410-390 BC); AR Stater (g 8,50; mm 22; h 9); Telmessos mint. Helmeted head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with four olive leaves and spiral; Rv. Head of Herakles r., wearing lion's skin headdress; all within incuse square. Mørkholm & Zahle II 52. Very fine

Kings of Lycia, Erbbina (ca. 390-380 BC); AR 1/6 Stater (g 1,49; mm 12; h 3); Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with palmette; Rv. Bearded head of Herakles r. within incuse square. Traité II 383. Very fine

Pamphylia, Side, Stater, ca. 479-460 BC. AR (g 10.45; mm 19; h 11). Pomegranate; below, dolphin l.; Rv. Helmeted head of Athena r. within incuse square. SNG BnF 625; SNG von Aulock 4760; BMC 1. Test-cut, otherwise good very fine

Pamphylia, Side, Obol, ca. 370-360 BC; AR (g 0,85; mm 9; h 3); Head of lion l.; Rv. Helmeted head of Athena r., wearing necklace. SNG France 739; SNG von Aulock 4775. Good very fine