20110317

Arnold Spaer z"l 1919-2011

CoinsWeekly – Article of the week  Obituary



http://www.coinsweekly.com/en/News/4?&id=491  Israel Numismatic Society establishes Arnold Spaer Memorial Fund
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20110311

Greek/Seleucid; Demetrius III Eucaerus BCE 97/6-88/7

AE 18 mm, 3.18 g., Damascus mint, BCE 96-95

SC 2455.1,  HSC 1311 (C-S)

O: diad hd of Demetrius rt. Bearded.

R: Hermes stg facing holding palm and caduceus [BA]CIΛΕΩC [Δ]HMHTOIOV ΘEOV in three lines on r., [Φ]ΙΛΟΠATOPOC CΩTHPOC in two lines

found in Israel
Ex: Didya Antiques, Rehov Mazal Dagim, Yafo Atiqah
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20110127

Greece/Macedon;Philip III Arrhidaios in the name of Alexander III, BCE 323-317


AR Drachm, 17 mm, 4.12g, Babylon mint c. BCE 323-317 Struck under Archon, Dokimos, or Seleukos I. (or Perdikkas BCE 323-320 per older listings)


Price 3693 (very rare per CNG listings of the two they have sold in 2005 and 2011)

O: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin, test cut at 11 o’clock measuring 6mm x 1mm.

R: ΑΛΕΞΑ[ΝΔΡΟΥ] to right vertically, BAΣ[ΙΛΕΩΣ] horizontally in ex. Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; M in left field, ΛY below throne
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20110115

2,100 year-old Greek coin may have marked rare astronomical event (click on link)


http://www.unreportedheritagenews.com/2011/01/2100-year-old-greek-coin-may-have.html
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20110114

Greece/Seleucid; Antiochus IV Epiphanes BCE 175-164

AE 15 mm, 3.4 g, Apamea mint c. BCE 168-164


SC 1428a

O: diad hd of Antiochus r, one diadem end flying up behind, the other falling forward over shoulder, dotted border.

R: ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ ΤΩΝ in two lines on r., ΠΡΟ-Σ TΩΙ AΞΙΩΙ in two lines on l., Zeus stg l., holding Nike and holding scepter.
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20110113

Greece/Seleucid; Antiochus VI Dionysos BCE 144-142/1

AE Serrated 22 mm, 8.88g, Antioch mint, c. BCE 143-142



CSE 248, SC 2006a variety (control appears to be cornucopia)
O: radiate hd of Antiochus as Dionysus r obs o/c to lower r


R: elephant adv l holding torch in trunk, in field to r [ΣTA] and cornucopia partly visible, above [B]AΣΙΛ[ΕΩΣ]/ ANTIOX[OY] below EΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ/ΔIONY[ΣOY]
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20110109

Greece/Macedon; Alexander III BCE 336-323


AE 18 mm, 6.56 g, Tarsus mint c. BCE 327-323

Price 3029, SNG Cop. 1058; Müller 1539
O: Head of Herakles r, wearing lion's skin


R: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔPOY betwen club and bow in bowcase, bunch of grapes and Θ above
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Roman Egypt; Gallienus sole reign CE 260-268

Potin Tetradrachm; 21 mm, 9.1 g, 12h, Yr. 15=CE 267-268

Emmett 3851 (1)

O: laur, dr bust r., AVTKΠΛIKΓΑΛΛIHNOCCЄB

R: Eagle stg r, hd left wreath in mouth and palm branch on wing. L IЄ
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20101227

Massive Hoard of Northern Sung Dynasty Cash Coins Found

http://www.pasthorizons.com/index.php/archives/12/2010/massive-hoard-of-chinese-coins-uncovered
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20101221

Greece/Seleucid; Antiochus VI Epiphanes Dionysos BCE 144-142/1

AE 17 mm serratus, 4.22 g, perhaps Ptolemaïs Ake mint

SC 2024, SNG Spaer 1785

O: rad and diad., hd r. diad ends waving up behind behind, dotted border. 

R: [BA]ΣIΛΕΩΣ/ ANTIOXOY in two lines on the r.,  EΠΙΦANOYΣ/ ΔIONYΣOY in two lines on the l., Nike stg l crowing epithet
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20101214

Roman Empire/Constantine II, as Caesar CE 317-337

AE 3 18mm, 2.25 g Constantinople mint ca. CE 330-335


RIC VII 60 (R4)

O: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. Laureate bust right

R: GLOR-IAEXERC-ITVS Two helmeted soldiers facing, heads turned towards each other; each holds an inverted spear and rests on a shield; between them,two standards. CONSI in ex.

EX: John F. Lhotka Collection (1921-1993)

EX: American Numismatic Society Collection Duplicate
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20101211

Greece/Seleucid; Demetrius I Soter BCE 162-150

AE 15 mm, 2.21g, Tyre mint SE 160=BCE 152/1
SC 1676.4, SNG Spaer 1337-1342v
O : diad hd of Demetrius r., one diadem end flying up behind, the other falling straight behind, dotted border.

R: ΒΑΣ[ΙΛΕΩΣ ΔHMH]TPIOY around, palm tree
Date above stern: Ξ-Ρ

Controls: none
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20101203

Greek/Seleucid; Antiochus VII Sidetes BCE 138-129




AR Drachm, 17mm,  3.94 g, Uncertain Mint 101, in Syria, N. Mesopotamia or Cilicia

SC 2078.2, HSC 1080c (R2)

O: diad. Hd of king r.

R: Nike adv. L holding wreath and palm branch. Monogrammatic HP on lower left presumably above o/c Δ. BAΣIΛΕΩΣ  ANTIOXOY in two lines on right, EYEPΓETO[Y] on left

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20101124

Greece/Seleucid; Demetrius II Nikator (first reign) BCE 146-138


AE 18 mm, 5.58 g, 12h, Sidon mint (Quasi-municipal coinage) beveled edge.

SC 1957 with countermark 133 (ship’s ram in circular punch 5 mm dia)
HSC 999 (R3) though more reasonably R2

O: diad hd of Demetrius II r., dotted border  c/m 133 at 9 o’clock.

R:  BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗMHTPIOY in two lines above, ΣIΔΩNIΩN with Phoenician inscription below reading L’S’don in two lines in ex Galley left dotted border.

Controls: none
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20101120

Medieval Hungary. Stephen V (V. István) CE 1270-1272; Jewish Moneyer

AR denar, 11 mm., 0.55 g

Huszár 357, Unger 268, Réthy I 298v

Obv: + MONETA • VNGARIE, Crowned head facing left.

Rev: Two birds facing each other, between them an א (Aleph – Hebrew letter).

Issued by Altman ben Chenok, kammergraf (as determined by Rádóczy and Nagy, per Friedenberg; also per Pohl).

Huszár rarity rating 6. This emission is recorded with and without an annulet to the left of the crowned head. This coin does not bear an annulet, as per Huszár.


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20101113

A Catalogue of the Civic Issues of Tarsus under Antiochus VII BCE 138-129

 As this is a work in progress, plating is complete for all known examples with peculiarities noted. As further research is completed this catalogue will be updated and this leads to the likelihood that the format as presently noted is subject to change.-JG

ANTIOCHUS VII (138-129 BC)

Tetradrachms


Obv. Diademed hd of Antiochus VII r., diadem ends falling straight behind, fillet border.
Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEPΓETOY, Altar within which Sandan stands on back of horned and winged lion, in outer left field, controls as indicated.

GROUP 1;  ΛY/ME


SC  2057a (R2/R3)



1.     
A1
P1
17.12
SC 2057a; CSE 2, 584; Tkalec 23 (1992), 163
die link with Athena rev series A1=A4 Series 1



2.     
A1
P2
16.89
London, BMC 37
Ex: Cilicia Hoard of 1848 (IGCH 1435); see Borrell, M. “Regal Syrian Tetradrachms found at Tarsus” NC 15 (1852-1853), pp. 46-47

Jameson photo
Gorny & Mosch updated photo

3.    
A2
P3
16.87
Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 149 (2 Dec 2024), 308
Gorny & Mosch 225 (2014), 1660;
Kricheldorf 29 (1975), 163; Jameson 1732



GROUP 2;  ΛY/ΔΙ


SC  2057b (R2/R3)


4.       
A3
P1
16.86
ANS 1944.100.78070, Petrowicz Sale Naville X (1925), 1305
obv. die link between SC 2057a and 2055a (a Royal Workshop issue depicting Athena Nicephorus, see SCII p. 361.




5.   
A3
P2
16.90
AHNS 434, CNA 21 (1992), 136;  Egger 41 (1912) Fenerly Bey, 725, Sartiges 493.




 
6.   
A3
P2
15.81
CNG 399 Lot 239 (closing
14 June 2017)
Ex: the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind



Photo sources: 1 & 5-A. Houghton, 2-BMC 37, 3-Jameson, 4-Naville X



Drachms



Obv. Diademed hd of Antiochus VII r., diadem ends falling straight behind fillet or dotted border.
Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY in two lines on r., EYEPΓETOY on l., Sandan standing r., on back of horned, winged lion-griffin r., the god wearing calathus, raising r. hand to 2’oclock and holding double-bladed axe in l., bow in gorytus over shoulder.


GROUP  1; (12 examples known R2)

outer left    outer right ΔΙ 

CSE 2, 587; SC 2058.2  (R2) dotted border

 


1.     
A1
P1
4.09
CSE 479,  CNG 177, 123 (2007)





2.
A1
P1
3.79
Ex: Berk 98, 174 (1997)
Ex: Eukratides, 2008 Vcoins
stock# a8
Tarsus(?) Hoard 1997
CH X; 338




3.
A1
P1
4.13
Triton V, 1501 (2002)
Auctiones 15 (1985), 197


 

4.
A1
P1
3.85
Ex: Eukratides VCOINS stock# cse10
Tarsus(?) Hoard 1997 CH X; 338

 
5.
A1
P1
3.98
CSE 2, 587



6.
A1
P1
3.86
Ex: Berk 98 (1997), 151
Tarsus(?) Hoard 1997 CH X; 338


7.
A1
P1
3.72

Tarsus(?) Hoard 1997 CH X; 338




8.A1P13.96Ex: Roma Numismatics Auction V (23.3.2013) lot 467

Roma Numismatics Photo
Pegasi Photo


9.A1P13.81Ex: Roma Numismatics E-Sale 16 (28-02-2015) Lot 239
Ex: Pegasi Numismatics
XXXV (15 Nov 2016) Lot 209 (3.82g) (mis-identified as Antiochos IX SC 2356)



10.A1P14.00Ex: Leu Numismatics Web Auction 20 (25-27.06.2022) lot 1570listed as 12mm in error. 1h. 


11.A1P14.11Ex: CNG 516 lot 308 (18 May 2022)19 mm, 12h


12.A1P14.0Ex: Ronesans Auction 5 Lot 304 (13 October 2023)18.7 mm misidentified by Auction house as Antiochos IX




13.A1P14.6Ex: CNG 584 lot 361 (2 April 2025)17.5 mm, 1h



14.A1P14.04Ex: CNG 605 lot 344 (4 March 2026)
From the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection, Ex: Geoff K. Gray 24 (19 Sept 1972) lot 578, Sir Hugh Pointer Collection		18 mm, 1h

Photo sources: 1 & 3, 11: CNG, 2,5-7:A. Houghton, 4: Vcoins


Obv. Diademed head of Antiochus VII r., diadem ends falling straight behind fillet border.
Rev. BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY in two lines on r., EYEPΓETOY on l., Sandan standing r.  on back of horned, winged lion-griffin r., the god wearing calathus, raising r. hand to 1’oclock and holding double-bladed axe in l., bow and quiver over shoulder.

GROUP  2;  Outer l. above ΛΥ outer l below ME (6 known examples, 3 stubby tail and 3 rounded)

CSE 2, 585 varieties SC 2058.1a (R3) [it appears upon further observation that two reverse dies were utilized in the striking of this control group. One showing the lion/panther with a short stubby tail (P2) and the other with a large semi-circular tail (P3) which appears to be the rarer of the two varieties-JG 12-20-17]   FILLET BORDER

http://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb41821922f

15.


A2

P2

3.67/3.68
Ex. Rhousopoulos/
Hirsch XIII; 4467 (1905)
Ex: Ars Classica 10;1309 (1925)
Ex: SNG Lockett 3163, Now in Paris


 




16.


A2

P3

3.79
AHNS 1074
CSE 2, 585
 Tarsus(?) Hoard 1997 CH X; 338







17.


A2

P3

3.70
Ex:
Naville X (1925), 1308; Naville 1 (Pozzi), 3002
  

 

 

18.A2P24.13Ex: Roma Numismatics Auction V (23.3.2013) lot 466

 

19.A2P34.01Ex: Akropolis Ancient Coins FPL (accessed 17 Dec 2017) #99


20.A2 P3 4.18 g   17.6mm Ex:  Ronesans Auction 6 (18 Nov 2023) lot 171

GROUP  3; Outer l. above ΛΥ outer l below ΠA (9 known examples, 3 obs dies)

CSE 2, 586 varieties SC 2058.1b (R3) FILLET BORDER

 


  21.


A3

P3

4.00
Ex: Gorny & Mosch 122; 1413 (2003)


 

 


22.


A3

P3

4.00
CSE 2, 586, ex Lanz 74:266 (1995)
AHNS 707





 23.


a3?

p1?

  4.10
BERLIN

 Need photo



 .
24.

A4

P3

 3.95
Ex: Garth Drewry Collection,
Ex: Coin Galleries (2002) lot 95,
Ex: CNG 107:91 (2005)
 Question whether this is a different control or a PI that is not struck up as the left leg of the LAMBDA is also not struck up. Cf #14 for comparison

 

 


 .
25.

A5

P3

  4.03
Imhoof-Bloomer, Monnaies Grecques, p. 435 #112, plate H #14


 

 

26.

A4

P3

  

 CH X; 338
 Tarsus Hd 1997?



27.   
A4P4
Private Collection
(no wts or other info available and controls are off flan, but based upon dies it would likely fit here) appeared on plate 7 of an article in Mediterranean Archaeology Vol 22/23, 2009/10 by Nicholas L. Wright entitled “Non-Greek Religious Imagery on the Coinage of Seleucid Syria” pp. 193-206




 

28.     
A4
P4
4.13
Auktionen Münz Zentrum Köln 23(1975),191--Münzen & Medaillen Deutschland GmbH, Weil/Rh. 5 (Stuttgart 1999),255--Münzen & Medaillen GmbH   Auktion 46  (15 February 2018), 289;--- NUMISMATICA aRS cLASSICA, aUTUMN sALE 2025 (11 sEPT 25) LOT 2656
 this piece, despite the fact that the controls are off the flan, appears to be from dies for group 3

29.   
A4
P4
3.68
Kölner Münzkabinett (MA-Shops) MA-ID 1158800380
accessed 22 Dec 2018; 
CNG 534:167 (15 March 2023)
 this piece, was identified by dealer as SC 2058.1c when in fact it appears to belong to the dies for 2058.1b


30.   
A4
P4
3.7
18 mm, Ex: Biga Numismatics Online Auction 13 (13.11.2022) lot 172
 appears to be a die match with #28 above. posted with permission of the owner. AmbrOzie via Numis Forums

GROUP  4; Outer l. above ΛΥ outer l below ΔΙ

CSE 2, 586 varieties SC 2058.1c (R2) (8 examples known) FILLET BORDER




 
31.
A6
P5
4.07 g.
Vcoins; Pars Coins stock #
PCW-G3097 (26-10-2010);
Pegasi Numismatics XXV (08.11.2011) lot 191



32.


A6
P5

3.89
 

Ex: Hirsch 177 (10 Feb 1993) lot 421



33.


A6
P5

  4.07
 Egger 41 (1912) Fenerly Bey, 727;
Jameson 2355




34.
A6
P5
4.08 g.
CNG EA 346: 196 (11 Mar 2015)


35.
A6
P5
4.11 g.
Ronesans Auction 6 (18 Nov 2023) Lot 172




 

36.


A6  
P5

3.90 g.
Numismatik  Naumann, 47:196 (9 Oct 2016)

CNG EA 525 lot 496 (18-19 Oct 2022) Ex: MNL Collection                                              

                



37.
A6
P5
4.01 g.

Heritage Auctions Europe |   Coin Auction – Session 4   |   17 May 2018, Lot 2964 
This is clearly a new die variety if this in fact
SC 2058.1c. Though this reverse die does not appear to link to any of the known dies at this time and is likely unique.


  

38.



A6 

A5

3.76 

Demos Auctions (Warsaw) 52 (26 July 2025) lot 39

 16 mm


39. 



A6?

?

3.92

PARIS

 


Indistinguishable Controls:

 

 

40.

 


3.72
Controls indistinguishable

CH X; 338 Tarsus? Hoard 1997

This  coin belongs to groups 2-4 due to the position of Sandan's right arm in relation to the Group 1 issues.

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