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Ancient Judean Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1207		Judea. Hasmonean Period. John Hyrcanus I, 134-104 BC. AE Lepton. . Hen-458. Choice and rare, especially this nice. A very comparable example appeared in a recent NY retail list at $550! Upright palm branch, flanked by Hebrew inscription in four lines on either side. Reverse: Lily, within beaded circular border, "A" monogram at left. Hendin 458; AJC I, Group O. Sharply struck and nicely centered. With black-green patina, and tan earthen highlights. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 1208		Hasmonean Period. Judah Aristobulus I, 104-103 BC. AE Prutah. . Hen-465. Rare in this preservation. Hebrew inscription within wreath. Reverse: Filleted double cornucopia, pomegranate in between. Hendin 465; AJC I, Group Ja. Dark brown patina, with earthen highlights. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $175 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1209		Ancient Judea. Hasmonean Period. Mattathias Antigonus, 40-37 BC. Lot of Three AE 22 mm.'s. . Hen-481. All Hendin 481 type: Double cornucopia with Hebrew around / Ivy wreath, Greek inscription around. Decent to nice legible examples, with varying patinas -- from crusty green to glossy brown. One with reverse off center. Properly cleaned, one or two could be rather nice. Lot of 3 coins. Coins average Fine, one or two better. Estimated Value $175 - 250. View details	Unsold
Lot 1210		Judea. Herodian Period. Agrippa I, 37-44 AD. AE 25 mm., struck 42/43 AD. Very rare. Laureate head of Claudius right. Reverse: Before tetrastyle temple togate figure at right faces other male figure at left, in tunic and cuirass(?), each holding patera, beneath kneeling figure; towards background, veiled female right holds object in hand; LZ in temple's pediment. Hendin 554 var.; AJC II, 249, 8 var.; SNG ANS Palestine --. Glossy, dark black-green patina with slight earthen highlights. Near Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. Listed as a distyle temple in Hendin and Meshorer, it is apparent in this specimen that the temple has four columns rather than two, which are not evident in the plate coins of Hendin and Meshorer's nos. 8 and 9. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1211		Judea. Herodian Period. Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 AD. AE 28 mm., Year 26, struck 86/87 AD. Apparently a less common variety. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Tyche frontal on dais, head left, holding cornucopia, and in extended hand, two ears of corn; at upper left a crescent. Hendin --; SNG ANS Palestine --; BMC p. 240, 9; AJA II, 254, 30a. Nicely centered, with modest peripheral weakness. Bold portrait, and choice deep green patina, with earthen highlights. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 425. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1212		Herodian Period. Herod I, the Great, 40 BC - 4 AD. AE Lepton. . Hen-502. Upright anchor, title in Greek around. Reverse: War galley left, within circular beaded border. Hendin 502; AJC II, p. 238. 22. A remarkably legible strike. Dark olive to brown patina, with earthen highlights. Choice Extremely Fine, for issue. Estimated Value $80 - 100. View details	Realized $92
Lot 1213		Agrippa II, 56-95 AD. AE 15 mm., struck 95/96 AD. . Hen-634. Scarce. Laureate bust of Domitian right; AYTO ΔOMI at right.Reverse: Inscription and date within wreath. Hendin 634 var. (name spelled there as "ΔOM"); AJC II, p. 258, 56. Well struck. Deep green patina, with earthen highlights. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 1214		Valerius Gratus, 15-26 AD. Under Tiberius. AE Prutah. . Hen-644. Very scarce. Vine leaf on branch. Reverse: Kantharos with scroll handles, flanked by date ("Year four"). Hen. 644; Mesh. Supp. V, 15. Above average strike although obverse a bit off center. Nice glossy patina. Very Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 1215		Procuratorial Period. Valerius Gratus, 15-26 AD. AE Prutah (Year 4), struck 17 AD. . Hen-644. Scarce type. Vine leaf on branch, inscription around. Reverse: Kantharos with scroll handles, date in field. Hendin 644; AJC II, Supp. V, 14. Black to dark green patina, with earthen highlights. Obverse off center, reverse choice. Fine / Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1216		Procuratorial Period. Valerius Gratus, 15-26 AD. AE Prutah (Year 5), struck 18 AD. . Hen-646. Wreath, inscription in three lines within. Reverse: Palm branch upright, insription and date in field. Hendin 646; AJC II, Supp. V, 18. Black patina, with reddish earthen highlights. Well centered and sharply struck. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Unsold
Lot 1217		Lot of 3 Fine Procuratorial Period Prutot. . Hen-651. An exemplary group. Included are two of Antonius Felix, 52-59 AD., struck 54 AD.: Wreath with inscription within / Two crossed palm branches, Hendin 651; also, Hendin 652, Two crossed shields / Date palm, inscription of BRIT (Britannicus, the ill fated son of Empereror Claudius) above. Lastly, Porcius Festus, 59-62 AD., struck 58/59 AD.: Wreath with inscription within / Palm branch, Hendin 653a. All are cleanly and boldly struck, on choice metal, with pleasing patinas. Lot of 3 coins. Coins average about Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 1218		Procuratorial Period. Pontius Pilate, c. 29 AD. Lot of Fourteen AE Prutot. . Hen-648. All Hendin 648 type: Three bound ears of barley / Simpulum. Decent to nice legible examples, with varying patinas -- from crusty green to glossy brown. Lot of 14. Coins average Fine, a number better. Estimated Value $225 - 325. View details	Realized $178
Lot 1219		Procuratorial Period. Pontius Pilate, c. 30 AD. Lot of Fifteen AE Prutot. . Hen-649. All Hendin 649 type: Lituus right / Date within wreath. Decent to nice legible examples, with varying patinas -- from crusty green to glossy brown. Lot of 15. Coins average Fine, a number better. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $253
Lot 1220		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Shekel (14.1 g), Year 2, struck 67/68 AD. . Hen-659. Omer cup with pearled rim, base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 659; AJC II, p. 260, 8. Bold strike, on good metal. Toned, as uncovered, with original "find" patina. Attractive example. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 1221		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Shekel (14.1 g), Year 2, struck 67/68 AD. . Hen-659. Omer cup with pearled rim, base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 659; AJC II, p. 260, 8. Perfectly centered on tight module. Bold strike, on good metal. Lightly toned, with residual luster. Very choice example. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 1222		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AE Prutah, Year 2, struck 67/68 AD. . Hen-661a. Amphora with broad rim and two handles; date around. Reverse: Vine leaf on branch; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Zion"). Hendin 661; AJC II, p. 260, 11. Dark brown to black patina, with reddish earthen highlights. With sharp, clean strike. Another choice example. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $80 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 1223		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AE Prutah, Year 2, struck 67/68 AD. . Hen-661. Amphora with broad rim and two handles; date around. Reverse: Vine leaf on branch; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Zion"). Hendin 661; AJC II, p. 260, 11a. With dark green to black patina, and earthen highlights. Lovely example of the "classic" Judaean bronze. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 1224		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Shekel (12.3 g), Year 3, struck 68/69 AD. . Hen-662. Omer cup with pearled rim, base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 662; AJC II, p. 261, 18. Nicely centered on fairly full flan. Bold strike, with much luster on obverse. Some porosity and light corrosion on reverse. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,581
Lot 1225		Roman Administration. Domitian, 81-96 AD., Coins of Caesarea. AE 20 mm. . Hen-751. Laureate head of Domitian right. Reverse: Trophy of arms on post; VICTORIA AVG. Hendin 751; AJC II, Supp. VIII, 5. Pleasant medium to deep green patina, with reddish earthen highlights. Very Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1226		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. . Hen-681. Desirable example. AE Small Bronze (20 mm), Year 1, struck 132/133 AD. "Eleazar." Seven-branched palm, with two date clusters; Hebrew inscription across field ("Eleazar the Priest"). Reverse: Vine leaf, sprig above; Hebrew inscription around. Hendin 681 var.; Mild. 147; AJC II, p. 266, 8. Clean, bold, and fully struck; with pleasing dark green/black and reddish patina, with earthen highlights. On oversized flan. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1227		Bar Kochba Revolt 132-135 AD. AE Small Bronze (20 mm.). . Hen-710. Year 2, struck 133/134 AD. Seven-branched palm, with two date clusters; Hebrew inscription across field ("Jerusalem"). Reverse: Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around ("Year two of the freedom of Israel"). Hendin 710. Red and black-green patina, with dusky highlights. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 1228		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela (13.6 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-711. A truly high class example. Facade of Temple, ark within, star above. Reverse: Lulav with etrog to left, Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 711; Mild. 80. An exceptional strike for these, the undertype scarcely noticable. Attractively toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 1229		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela (13.9 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-711. Facade of Temple, ark within, star above. Reverse: Lulav with etrog to left, Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 711; Mild. 59. Overtstruck on Antiocene tetradrachm, but undertype hardly visible. Slightly toned, with very full strike. Die breaks and chips evident on obverse. Less common issue (Mildenberg notes only 13 examples). Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1230		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela (13.6 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-711. Facade of Temple, ark within, star above. Reverse: Lulav with etrog to left, Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 711; Mild. 57. Overtstruck on a tetradrachm of Tyre, likely that of Trajan, the undertype clearly visible. Slightly toned, the strike a little uneven. Some porosity or corrosion to obverse. Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1231		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.3 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-721. Rare. Mildenberg lists only five examples for this number. Wreath, two line Hebrew inscription within (Shim'on). Reverse: Fluted jug, handle to left, palm branch at right; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 721; Mild. 107. Excellent strike on very round flan. With medium, pleasing toning. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 1232		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.1 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-729. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Upright palm branch; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 729; Mild. 150. Good, bold strike, yet undertype strongly visible. The undertype a Cappadocian drachm of Trajan, probably Arabia reverse. Slightly toned, and somewhat lustrous. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 1233		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (2.1 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-733. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Fluted jug, handle to left; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 733; Mild. 164. Tight flan. Medium to light toning. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $175 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1234		Judea. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.22 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-734. Rare. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Lyre with three strings; Hebrew inscription around (For the Freedom of Jerusalem). Hendin 734; Mild. 176 (only 6 examples cited). Nicely centered on quite round flan. Pleasing brownish toning with touches of steel blue and gray. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $558
Lot 1235		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.2 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-734. Handsome. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Lyre/kithara of three strings; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 734; Mild. 186. Nice, even strike, on large, round flan. With pleasing medium gray toning. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $325 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 1236		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.1 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-734. Rare. Mildenberg lists only five examples for this number. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Lyre/kithara of three strings; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 734; Mild. 218. Good strike, but obverse die well worn. Undertype an Ephesian or Cappadocian drachm of Trajan(?). With light, pleasing toning. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 1237		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. . Hen-738. AE Small Bronze (18 mm), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. Palm tree of seven branches, two date clusters below; Hebrew inscription across field below ("Jerusalem"). Reverse: Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 738; Mild. 156; AJC II, p. 276, 80. Sharply struck. With dark green to black patina, and earthen highlights. Quite pleasing. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1238		Bar Kochba Revolt, related. Lot of Three Roman AR Tetradrachms, found in association AR Selae. . Hen-740. All issues from Antioch, Syria. Nero: Laureate and aegis draped bust right / Eagle on thunderbolt right, palm branch at right (dated 63/64 AD.); RPC 4189. Galba: Laureate head right, star in right field / Eagle on thunderbolt left, palm branch at left (dated 68/69 AD.); RPC 4196. And, Trajan: Laureate head right / Eagle on thunderbolt left, head reverted; BMC Syria, p. 185, 288. Coins with variety of tones. All with good portraits. The Galba scarce. These sort of coins in many cases provided the metal flans for the large silvers of the Bar Kochba Revolt. Coins range from Fine plus, to Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $265
Lot 1239		City Coins. Aelia Capitolina. Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. AE 22 mm. . Hen-1905. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Pius right. Reverse: Draped bust of Tyche right, wearing mural crown. Mesh. 21. Black-green patina, with thin earthen highlights. Very Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $121
Lot 1240		Ancient Judea. City Coins of Israel, c. 2nd-3rd century AD. Lot of Twelve Small and Medium AE's. For the area specialist, lot well worth looking into. A varied group of scarce to rare, and perhaps unpublished coins. Included are Aelia Capitolina, an AE 25 mm.: Confronted busts of M. Aurelius and L. Verus / Tyche enthroned left (SNG ANS 603, 604). From Caesarea, another AE 25: Laureate bust of Aurelius right / Serapis bust right (SNG ANS 776); and another of Severus Alexander?: Draped, laureate bust right / Victory advancing left. From Bostra, three small bronzes: Aurelius as Caesar(?), Bare head right / Tyche head right (cf. SNG ANS 1188, 1190), and another a bit larger, but cuirassed (SNG ANS 1189); plus a handsome small AE 12 mm. of Commodus: Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Tyche bust right (SNG ANS 1194). An AE 10 mm. from Sepphoris(?), perhaps Commodus: Youthful draped bust right / Date palm Greek inscription below. From Ascalon, an AE 23 of Trajan: Laureate head right / Tyche stands left, dove behind (cf. SNG ANS 707ff.). And two uncertain city AE's: an AE 21 mm., Laureate male and female jugate busts right / Upright palm branch within wreath; and an AE 9 mm., Draped female bust right / Upright palm branch. And lastly two coins of Agrippa II: Domitian bust right / Nike left (Hendin 592); Domitian head right / Wreath (Hendin 634). Aelia Capitolina coin cleaned, rest with generally pleasing green, brown, or dark patinas. Lot of 12 coins. Coins average Fine to Very Fine; a few better. Estimated Value $550-UP. View details	Unsold
Lot 1241		Ancient Persia. Achaemenid Kings. Lot of Thirty-five AR Sigloi, c. 5th century BC. A quite decent group. All with Hero/King in kneeling-running stance, holding bow and spear / Incuse punch. The bulk are Carradice Type III. Nearly all on good metal, and well centered. A number have banker's marks, some of which look interesting. Coins range from Fine to About Very Fine; a few better. Estimated Value $600-UP. View details	Realized $661
Lot 1242		Persis Kingdom. Darev II, c. 1st century BC. Silver Lot. Attractive collector lot. Lot comprised of Drachm, Hemidrachm, and Obol. Each with: Bearded, draped bust of king left, wearing Parthian "miter". Reverse: Figure left, holding barsom sticks before lit altar. Alram 564-566. Coins with bold portraits, and deeply toned. Lot of 3 coins. Coins average Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $175 - 275. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $167
Lot 1243		Persis Kingdom. Lot of Two AR Drachms, c. 1st century BC. One of: Darev II: Bearded, draped bust of king left, wearing Parthian "miter". Reverse: Figure left, holding barsom sticks before lit altar. Alram 564. Also, Vashir: Bearded, draped, and diademed bust of king left. Reverse: Figure left, holding barsom before lit altar. Alram 582. Coins with bold portraits, and deeply toned. Both Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 1244		Persis Kingdom. Ardeshir II, c. 50-1 BC. Interesting AR Drachm Lot. Interesting pair. Lot of 2 coins, each with: Bearded, draped bust of king left, wearing crenellated crown. Reverse: Figure left, holding barsom sticks before lit altar. Alram 570 var. First with reverse legend different to those published by Alram. Second coin overstruck on Parthian drachm, likely that Phraates III. Both with fine portraits. Reverses towards edges, but mostly complete. Lot of 2 coins. First, about Extremely Fine; second, a nice Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 1245		Persis Kingdom. Lot of Four AR Fractions, c. 1st century B.C. An attractive selection. All with bearded and draped bust of king left. Darev II, Obol: with Parthian "miter"/ King before altar; Alrem 566 var. Ardashir II, Hemidrachm: with crenellated crown / King before altar; Alram 574 var. Two Hemidrachms of Vashir; diademed / King before altar; Alram 580 var. All with well struck, bold portraits, and various toning and patinas. Lot of 4 coins. Coins range from Very Fine to About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $225 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 1246		Persis Kingdom. Pakor I, c. 1-50 AD. AR Hemidrachm (1.73 g). Bearded, diademed, and draped bust left. Reverse: Smaller bearded, diademed, and draped bust left. Alram 593. Some edge striking flatness on obverse, but choice, stylish portraits for series. Artistic toning. Very Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 1247		Persis Kingdom. Lot of Three AR Hemidrachms, c. 1st - 2nd century AD. Another good selection. All with bearded and draped bust of king left. Pakor I: diademed / Similar bust in different style, left; Alrem 590 var. Ardashir III: diademed / Unbearded bust left, rays above head; Alram 630 (but cf. 629 for style). And lastly, Manucithr II: with Parthian "miter" / Younger, unbearded bust left; Alram 635. All with well struck, bold portraits, and mostly dark patinas. Lot of 3 coins. Coins range from Very Fine to About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $175 - 275. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 1248		Persis Kingdom. Ardeshir III, c. 100-150 AD. AR Hemidrachm (1.40 g). Unique?At the least, a very rare variety. Should be of considerable interest to collectors of this series. Bearded and draped bust of king left, wearing diadem and crenellated crown. Reverse: Draped, beardless(?) diademed bust left, with rays above head, legend around. Alram --; Mitchiner --; but cf. a unique(?) drachm in the British Museum, BMC p. 240, 1, also wearing crown. Obverse with finely styled, detailed portrait for series. Lightly toned, with some residual luster. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $201
Lot 1249		Persis Kingdom. Lot of Two AR Hemidrachms, c. 2nd century AD. Another good portrait group. Both with bearded and draped bust of king left. Vadfradad IV: with Parthian "miter" / Diademed bearded bust left; Alram 624 var. And, Ardashir IV: diademed / Bearded bust left, with crenellated crown; Alram 648 var. All with well struck, bold portraits; the last with dark patina. Lot of 2 coins. Coins average About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 1250		Persis Kingdom. Ardeshir IV, c. later 2nd century AD. AR Drachm (2.78 g). Bearded and draped bust of king left, wearing diadem, with hair in topknot. Reverse: Bearded, draped bust of king left, wearing crenellated crown. Alram 647/650. Well centered and evenly struck. Darkly toned, with choice portraits. Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 1251		Bactria. Antimachos, 171-160 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.81 g). His diademed and draped bust right, wearing kausia. Reverse: Poseidon standing frontal, holding trident and palm; legend at sides, monogram to lower right. Bopear. Serie 1D; SNG ANS 277; MIG 124b. Nicely centered, with artistic toning. Near Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 1252		Indo-Scythian. Spalirises with Azes, 65-60 BC. Armor-clad King on horse right, holding spear. Reverse: Zeus facing, holding thunderbolt and scepter; monogram at left, Karoshthi letter at right. Alram 949; Mitchiner ACW 2172; Senior 74.2T. Reverse porosity, otherwise a very good example. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 1253		Ptolemaic Egypt. Lot of Twelve Earlier AR Tetradrachms, c. 305-225 BC. Bargain rate coins, with some good study material. Pieces mostly those of Ptolemy I - III. All same type: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right / Eagle left on thunderbolt. Assorted mints, including Sidon and Tyre. Coins with various tones, on good metal. A number with banker's marks and/or graffiti, some of which look interesting. Coins average Fine, a few better. Estimated Value $675-UP. View details	Realized $719