Catalog - SINCONA Auction 51

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KINGS OF PONTUS. Mithradates VI, 120-63. Gold stater 88/86 BC, Istros. First Mithradatic War issue. In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Diademed head of the deified Alexander to r. with Horn of Ammon. Rv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΑΥΣΙΜΑΝ Athena Nikephoros seated l., ΔΙ to inner left, ΙΣ on throne; in exergue, ornate trident. 8.31 g. AMNG I 482. SNG Copenhagen 1094. McClean 4481 (Thrace). Almost extremely fine-extremely fine. (~€ 700/USD 810)

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KINGS OF PONTUS. Mithradates VI, 120-63. Tetradrachm c. 80-72/1 BC, Odessus. Head of Heracles right, with features of Mithradates VI, wearing lion skin headdress Rv. .ΣΙΛΕΩΣ - .ΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter, ΛΑΚΩ. in left field, ΟΔΗ in exergue. 15.52 g. Price 1193. Very fine. (~€ 175/USD 200) NGC Ch VF, Strike 4/5, Surface 3/5.

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BITHYNIA. Heraclea. Didrachm c. 305-281 BC. Head of Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress. Rv. ΗΡΑΚΛΕΩΤΑΝ Dionysos seated left on backless throne, holding a kantharos in his right hand and a thyrsos with his left. 9.70 g. SNG BM 1618. Good very fine. (~€ 440/USD 505) NGC Ch EF, Strike 4/5, Surface 5/5.

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KINGS OF BITHYNIA. Nicomedes III, 127-94. Tetradrachm dated CY 192 (106/5 BC). Diademed head right. Rv. Zeus Stephanophoros standing left, holding wreath and sceptre; eagle on thunderbolt, monogram, and date to left. 16.53 g. RG 40. HGC 6. Toned. Some scratches. Very fine. (~€ 265/USD 305) NGC Ch XF, Strike 4/5, Surface 3/5.

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IONIA. Erythrai. Drachm c. 330-300 BC, Molion, magistrate. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rv. ΕΡΥ - ΜΟΛΙΩΝ Club and bow in bowcase; to upper left, owl standing right; to lower right, monogram. 3.65 g. BMC 53. SNG München 310. Beautifully toned. Very fine. (~€ 175/USD 200) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, most likely acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)

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IONIA. Teos. Stater c. 470-450 BC. Griffin with curled wings seated right, raising forepaw, below forepaw a forepart of Pegasos right. Rv. Quadripartite incuse square. 11.72 g. BMC 6. Good very fine. (~€ 875/USD 1010) From the Hanbery Collection, purchased from Frank Kovacs in the 1970s-1980s. NGC XF, Strike 4/5, Surface 3/5.

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RHODES. Didrachm c. 275-250 BC, Herasikles, magistrate. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly to the right. Rv. ΕΡΑΣΙΚΛΗΣ / Ρ - Ο Rose with bud to right; in field to left, Phrygian helmet to right. 6.76 g. Ashton 187. SNG Copenhagen 738. SNG Keckman -. Nicely toned. Good very fine. (~€ 175/USD 200) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich for 35 Swiss Francs. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)

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LYCIA. Phaselis. Stater 4th century BC. Prow of galley right, fighting platform decorated with facing gorgoneion, to right, cicada upward. Rv. Stern of galley left; above ΦΑΣ and Nike flying left, holding wreath. 10.44 g. Heipp-Tamer Series 6 (unlisted variety). Extremely fine. (~€ 220/USD 255) NGC MS, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5.

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LYCIA. Phaselis. Perikles, 380-360. Stater 380/375 BC, Phellos. Head of Perikles facing slightly to left, wearing laurel wreath, on right, dolphin downwards. Rv. Warrior, naked but with crested Corinthian helmet, in fighting attitude to right, holding sword in right hand, shield on left arm, VEHNTEZ ([= Phellos] in Lycian) to left, triskeles, PERIKLE (in Lycian), and uncertain object to right. 9.62 g. Mildenberg, Mithrapata 22. SNG v. Aulock 4250. Good toning. Oxidation. About very fine. (~€ 1055/USD 1210)

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CILICIA. Issos. Tiribazos. Satrap of Lydia, 388-380 BC. Stater. Ba'al standing left, holding eagle and scepter. Rv. Ahura-Mazda, body terminating in winged solar disk, facing, head right, holding wreath and lotus flower. 10.32 g. SNG France 416. Almost very fine / Good very fine. (~€ 440/USD 505) NGC XF, Strike 4/5, Surface 3/5.

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SELEUCID KINGDOM. Seleukos IV Philopator, 187-175 BC. Tetradrachm c. 187-175 BC, Antioch on the Orontes. Diademed head of Seleukos IV right. Rv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛ-ΕΥΚΟΥ Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow, in outer left field filleted palm branch; in exergue HP. 16.77 g. SC 1313.6 c. HGC 9, 580 e. Very fine. (~€ 350/USD 405) NGC XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5.

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SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes), 138-129. Tetradrachm SE 176 = 137/6 BC, Tyre. Diademed head of Antiochos VII to right. Rv. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY Eagle with closed wings standing left on ship's ram; behind, palm branch; in field to left, A/PE above monogram set on club; in field to right, monogram above cOP; between the eagle's legs, monogram of ΗΓ. 14.04 g. SC 2109.4a. Beautifully toned. About extremely fine. (~€ 440/USD 505) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, most likely acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)

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SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes), 138-129. Tetradrachm posthumous issue by the Cappadocian Kings, uncertain mint in Cappadocia. Diademed head of Antiochos VII to right. Rv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ - ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ Athena standing front, head to left, holding Nike in her right hand and spear and shield with her left; to outer left, Β above Α; all within laurel wreath. 16.54 g. SC 2136. Beautifully toned. Good very fine. (~€ 175/USD 200) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, most likely acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)

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PHOENICIA. Aradus. Tetradrachm CY 168 = 92/1 BC. Veiled, draped, and turreted bust of Tyche to right. Rv. ΑΡΑΔΙΩΝ Nike advancing l., holding wreath and palm frond; in left field, ΗΞΡ (date 168) above Aramaic G above ΔΧ, all within wreath. 15.08 g. Rouvier 283. SNG Cop. 50. BMC 221. Fine-very fine. (~€ 105/USD 120)

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PERSIAN EMPIRE. Achaemenid Kings. Time of Darios I to Xerxes II, c. 485-420 BC. Daric, Sardes. Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance to right, holding spear and bow. Rv. Oblong irregular incuse. 8.41 g. Carradice Type IIIb, Group A/B (pl. XIII, 27). Sharply struck and very well centered. About extremely fine. (~€ 1055/USD 1210) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich for 100 Swiss Francs.

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PERSIAN EMPIRE. Achaemenid Kings. Time of Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, c. 420-375 BC. Daric, Sardes. Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance to right, holding spear and bow. Rv. Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb, Group C (pl. XIV, 42). Extremely fine. (~€ 1315/USD 1515) NGC MS, Strike 4/5, Surface 5/5.

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PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM. Ptolemy I Soter, 323-284. Tetradrachm c. 300-285 BC, Alexandria. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around his neck; behind ear, small Δ. Rv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; in field to left, P above monogram of ΠΑΡ. 13.98 g. SNG Copenhagen 70-71. Svoronos 255. A sharply struck and beautifully toned example. Minor flan crack. Tooling at the edge. Extremely fine. (~€ 220/USD 255) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich for 25 Swiss Francs. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)

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PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285-246 BC. Tetradrachm 264/263 BC, Tyros. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around his neck; behind ear, small Δ. Rv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; in field monograms. 14.12 g. SNG Copenhagen 485. Svoronos 646. Small scratch. Very fine. (~€ 395/USD 455) Ex auction Gorny & Mosch 142, 2005, lot 1769.

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PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285-246 BC. Gold Pentadrachm (Trichryson) c. 285-261/0 BC, Alexandria. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around neck. Rv. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ - ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, monogram above shield; to right, monogram. 17.85 g. Boston MFA -. SNG Copenhagen -. Svoronos 551. Very rare. Minor graffito on the reverse. About extremely fine. (~€ 6580/USD 7575) Ex Triton XX, auction CNG, New York City 10 January 2017, lot 380, and from the Marian A. Sinton Collection, auction CNG 53, 15 March 2000, lot 694, and ex Triton III, auction CNG, 30 November 1999, lot 651.