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South Arabia Felix Himyarites King Tha'ran Ya'ub Circa Late 2nd Century A.D. Unit Good VF -- #AC54647
AR Unit 15mm. 1.80g. RYDN (Raidan?) Mint Head r. within circular torque; monogram behind.
Bearded head r.; 'sceptre' before, oblong sign behind; above, king's name: t'rn y'b; below, rydn.
Munro-Hay 3.24i; SNG ANS- Good VF. Lightly toned. Scarce.
 
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$ 85.00
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Achaemenid Kings of Persia temp. Artaxerxes I to Artaxerxes II ca. 450-375 B.C. Siglos Fine -- #AC103763
AR Siglos 15mm. 5.48g. Persian hero in kneeling-running stance r., holding spear and bow.
Incuse punch.
Carradice type IIIb late Fine. Toned. Very lightly brushed.
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$ 65.00
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt Ptolemy IV Philopator 221-204 B.C. Dichalkon Fair -- #AC90037
AE Dichalkon 14mm. 2.40g. Alexandria Mint Head of Zeus-Ammon r., wearing tainia.
Eagle with closed wings, standing l. on thunderbolt; monogram between legs; cornucopiae bound with royal diadem in l. field.
BASLIEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE B513; Svoronos -- Fair. Very rare. Black patina with a few spots of earthen fill. Quite worn. Minor roughness on cheek. This very rare small denomination is unlisted in Svoronos and only four examples were known to Lorber in CPE. Seldom seen at auction. A budget example.
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$ 35.00
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt Ptolemy VI 180-145 B.C. Tritartemorion VF -- #AC105884
AE Tritartemorion 27mm. 15.55g. Alexandria Mint Head of Demeter (or Isis) r. with corkscrew curls, wreathed in grain.
Eagle standing l. with spread wings on thunderbolt; PA monogram in l. field.
BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE B647; Svoronos 1384 VF. Green-brown mottled patina. Decent portrait for the grade. Some rough adhesions. The portrait on this type has long been identified as Isis, though has recently been reidentified as Demeter. The intentional similarities between the two deities in Ptolemaic Egypt make either plausible.
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$ 95.00
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt Ptolemy VI 180-145 B.C. Tritartemorion VF -- #AC105885
AE Tritartemorion 26mm. 15.00g. Alexandria Mint Head of Demeter (or Isis) r. with corkscrew curls, wreathed in grain.
Eagle standing l. with spread wings on thunderbolt; PA monogram in l. field.
BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE B647; Svoronos 1384 VF. Green-brown patina. Mild roughness. Struck with broken obverse die? The portrait on this type has long been identified as Isis, though has recently been reidentified as Demeter. The intentional similarities between the two deities in Ptolemaic Egypt make either plausible.
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$ 75.00
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt Cleopatra VII 51-30 B.C. Tetradrachm VF -- #AC106556
AR Tetradrachm 27mm. 12.07g. Alexandria Mint RY17 (36/35 B.C.) Diademed head of idealized king r., aegis around neck; dotted border around.
Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, palm branch over shoulder; LI (chi) (regnal year 17) - (pi)A across fields, headdress of Isis below to l.
BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE 1709; Svoronos 1831; SNG Copenhagen 413 VF. Gray toning. Attractive despite issues. Some light porosity and minor roughness. Obverse shows some light smoothing, particularly along profile. This series has long been attributed to a joint reign between Cleopatra VII and her son with Julius Caesar, Ptolemy XV Caesarion, but as Cleopatra was the 'real' ruler during this period and regnal dates on the coins are hers alone, Lorber considers them sole issues of Cleopatra VII Thea Neotera. While this coin's date is shared by those of her predecessor, Ptolemy XII, the longer flowing hair on the bust is a stylistic change dated to RY12 of Cleopatra VII and continued until her death.
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$ 595.00
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt Ptolemy VI 180-145 B.C. Obol VF -- #AC106608
AE Obol 30mm. 23.16g. Alexandria Mint Laureate head of Zeus, r.
Two eagles standing l. on thunderbolt, cornucopiae in l. field.
BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE B638; Svoronos 1424B VF. Dark green patina with some brassy high points. Mild roughness.
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$ 85.00
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt temp. Cleopatra III & Ptolemy IX to Ptolemy X ca. 117-81 B.C. Obol Near VF -- #AC106609
AE Obol 20mm. 6.84g. Alexandria Mint Laureate head of Zeus, r.
Two eagles standing l. on thunderbolt, cornucopiae to l.
BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE B745; Svoronos 1426 Near VF. Mottled brown patina. Some minor roughness and small adhesions. Some weakness of strike.
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$ 65.00
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt Kyrenaika Ptolemy III Euergetes 246-221 B.C. Chalkous Near EF -- #AC97401
AE Chalkous 12mm. 1.20g. Kyrene mint Diademed head of Ptolemy I r. wearing aegis around neck.
Head of Libya r. wearing tainia; small cornucopia below chin.
BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE B489; Svoronos 869 Near EF. Rare. Tan-brown patina. Sharp reverse. Crudely cast, irregular flan. Carelessly struck. Lorber notes that this type saw considerable variation in style and production, likely a result of its production spanning many years, possibly into the reign of Ptolemy IV.
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$ 65.00
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt Kyrenaika Ptolemy III Euergetes 246-221 B.C. Chalkous VF -- #AC97402
AE Chalkous 14mm. 1.40g. Kyrene mint Diademed head of Ptolemy I r. wearing aegis around neck.
Head of Libya r. wearing tainia; small cornucopia below chin.
BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE B489; Svoronos 869 VF. Rare. Tan-brown patina. Crudely cast, irregular flan. Carelessly struck. Lorber notes that this type saw considerable variation in style and production, likely a result of its production spanning many years, possibly into the reign of Ptolemy IV.
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$ 55.00
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt Kyrenaika Ptolemy III Euergetes 246-221 B.C. Chalkous VF -- #AC97404
AE Chalkous 12mm. 1.30g. Kyrene mint Diademed head of Ptolemy I r. wearing aegis around neck.
Head of Libya r. wearing tainia; small cornucopia below chin.
BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE B489; Svoronos 869 VF. Rare. Tan-brown patina. Crudely cast, irregular flan. Carelessly struck. Minor roughness. Lorber notes that this type saw considerable variation in style and production, likely a result of its production spanning many years, possibly into the reign of Ptolemy IV.
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$ 60.00
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt Kyrenaika Ptolemy III Euergetes 246-221 B.C. Chalkous VF -- #AC97405
AE Chalkous 15mm. 1.60g. Kyrene mint Diademed head of Ptolemy I r. wearing aegis around neck.
Head of Libya r. wearing tainia; small cornucopia below chin.
BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE B489; Svoronos 869 VF. Rare. Tan-brown patina. Very irregular flan with attached casting channels. Carelessly struck. Minor roughness and adhesions. Lorber notes that this type saw considerable variation in style and production, likely a result of its production spanning many years, possibly into the reign of Ptolemy IV.
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$ 60.00
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt Ptolemy III Euergetes 246-222 B.C. Dichalkon VF -- #AC92400
AE Dichalkon 16mm. 3.10g. Tyre Mint Diademed head of Zeus Ammon, r.
Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt; club in l. field.
BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE B471; Svoronos 711 VF. Scarce. Dark green patina. The smallest and scarcest denomination for Ptolemy III at Tyre.
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$ 65.00
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt Ptolemy III 246-222 B.C. Dichalkon Near VF -- #AC106605
AE Dichalkon 15mm. 2.26g. Tyre Mint Laureate head of Zeus, r.
Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt; club to l.
BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE B471; Svoronos 711 Near VF. Scarce. Mottled brown patina. Fairly rough. A budget example.
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$ 55.00
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt Ptolemy III 246-222 B.C. Hemiobol VF -- #AC106610
AE Hemiobol 20mm. 6.15g. Tyre Mint Laureate head of Zeus, r.
Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt; club to l.
BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE B469; Svoronos 709 VF. Nearly black patina with some tan earthen fill. Some scratches and light roughness.
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$ 85.00
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt Syria and Phoenicia Ptolemy III 246-222 B.C. Dichalkon Good VF -- #AC107492
AE Dichalkon 16mm. 2.41g. Tyre Mint Head of Zeus-Ammon r., wearing tainia with basileion over forehead; dotted border.
Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, wings closed, club to l.
BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE B471; Svoronos 711 Good VF. Scarce. Dark green-gray patina with some tan fill.
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$ 195.00
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt Alexandria Ptolemy II Philadelphos 285-246 B.C. Tritartemorion Good Fine -- #AC99325
AE Tritartemorion 24mm. 10.63g. Alexandria mint Ca. 261-246 B.C. Head of Alexander, r., wearing elephant skin headdress.
Eagle with open wings standing l. on thunderbolt.
BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE 206; Svoronos 416 Good Fine. Brown patina. Some mild roughness and green corrosion.
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$ 35.00
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt Syria Damaskos (Damascus) Cleopatra VII 51-30 B.C. AE22 Fine -- #AC106811
AE22 22mm. 8.36g. Damascus mint. SE280 (33/2 B.C.) Diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra VII, r.
Turreted Tyche of Damascus seated on rock l., extending r. hand and holding cornucopia in l., river god Chrysorrhoas swimming r. at her feet; LPS (date) over aphlaston to l.; all within wreath.
DAMASKHNWN CPE B844; RPC I 4783 Fine. Rare. Dark brown patina with some earthen fill. Moderate roughness. This rare issue struck in Cleopatra VII's image was produced at Damascus for a single year. While this example has some roughness, the date, aphlaston symbol, and much of the legend are clear. The Ptolemaic province of Syria and Phoenicia was gifted by Mark Antony to Kleopatra VII Thea Neotera in the winter of 37-36 B.C. but she is not known to have controlled Damascus. As such, her Damascene issues are still not fully understood.
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$ 595.00
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Ptolemaic Cyprus temp. Ptolemy VIII to Cleopatra VII ca. mid 2nd-1st Centuries B.C. Chalkous VF -- #AC105887
AE Chalkous 13mm. 1.95g. Paphos Mint Small draped bust of Aphrodite Paphia r., wearing stephane.
Narrow double cornucopiae, ends of diadem falling on r.
BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE B725; Svoronos 1160 var. VF. Dark green-gray patina. Typical light porosity. Flan void on reverse. A later issue of the type with cruder manufacture. This type was once attributed to Ptolemy IV when it was believed to portray Arsinoe III. Later scholarship determined that the coin may portray Cleopatra VII, but that assertion has now been refuted. The abundance of these coins found on Cyprus and the lack of similarity to Cleopatra's typical portraits have led Lorber to reattribute the female portrait to Aphrodite of Paphos.
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$ 45.00
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Ptolemaic Cyprus temp. Ptolemy VIII to Cleopatra VII ca. mid 2nd-1st Centuries B.C. Chalkous Fine -- #AC105890
AE Chalkous 13mm. 1.29g. Paphos Mint Large draped bust of Aphrodite Paphia r., wearing stephane.
Double cornucopiae, ends of diadem falling on r.
BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU CPE B729-35; Svoronos 1160 var. Fine. Dark green patina. Moderate roughness. Crude. A late issue of the type with irregular flan. This type was once attributed to Ptolemy IV when it was believed to portray Arsinoe III. Later scholarship determined that the coin may portray Cleopatra VII, but that assertion has now been refuted. The abundance of these coins found on Cyprus and the lack of similarity to Cleopatra's typical portraits have led Lorber to reattribute the female portrait to Aphrodite of Paphos.
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$ 38.00
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