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1694 Mysia, Kyzikos. Silver Tetradrachm (16.73 g), ca. 170-150 BC
. Head of Kore Soteira right, wreathed with oak leaves.
Reverse:
KYZI-
KHN
N, horizontal torch left; above and below, two monograms; all within oak wreath. Von Fritze II 33; cf. SNG BN 1449-51 (controls); SNG von
Aulock 1232.
Rare.
Boldly struck and well centered. Toned.
Choice Very Fine
.
Estimate Value .......................................................................................................................................................................$1,500 - 2,000
The Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from F. Kovacs in 1992.
1695
Mysia, Lampsakos. Silver Drachm (5.12 g), ca. 500-450
BC
. Janiform female heads.
Reverse:
Head of Athena left, wear-
ing Corinthian helment, within incuse square. Baldwin pl. V, 13;
SNG BN 1124.
Very Rare.
Lightly toned.
About Very Fine
.
Estimate Value ..................................................... $300 - 350
The Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from F. Kovacs in
the 1980s.
Enlargement
1696 Mysia, Pergamon. Silver Diobol (1.18 g), ca. 310-282 BC
. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion' s skin headdress.
Reverse:
EP
A, statue
of Pallas Athena standing facing, raising spear and holding shield. SNG BN 1559-66. Toned.
Extremely Fine
.
Estimate Value ............................................................................................................................................................................ $250 - 300
From the Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from Stephen M. Huston of San Francisco.
1697
Mysia, Pergamon. Æ (6.93 g), mid-late 2nd century BC
.
Laureate head of Asklepios right.
Reverse:
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, serpent coiled around omphalos. SNG BN 1803-27.
Nice green patina.
Choice Very Fine
.
Estimate Value ..................................................... $250 - 300
The Hanbery Collection.