The June 4, 2000, Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection Parts II & III, Sale 5
Lot 3150 
Bithynia, Calchedon. 4th Century BC. AR Drachm (3.84g). Bull standing left, caduceus before, ethnic above. Reverse: Granulated quadripartite incuse square. SNG BM 104. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-225.
Lot 3151 
Mysia, Pergamon. 200-133 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.66g). Serpent arising from cysta mystica, all within wreath. Reverse: Bowcase between serpents, serpent entwined staff to right, monograms in field. BMC 86v. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 3152 
Mysia, Pergamon. 190-133 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.5g). Cista mystica containing serpent; all within ivy-wreath. Reverse: Bow in case between two coiled serpents. S-3944. Attractively toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 3153 
Mysia, Pergamon. After 133 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.60g). Serpent arising from cysta mystica, all within wreath. Reverse: Bowcase between serpents, serpent entwined staff to right, monograms in field. SNG Cop. 427. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 3154 
Aiolis, Kyme. 2nd Century BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.73g). Head of the Amazon Kyme right. Reverse: Horse standing right, amphora before, inscription in field, all within wreath. SNG Cop. 103. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.
Lot 3155 
Aiolis, Kyme. 2nd Century BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.47g). Diademed head of the Amazon Kyme right. Reverse: Horse standing right, legend in field, all within wreath. Oakley 5b. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600-800.
Lot 3156 
Aiolis, Myrina. 2nd century BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.50g). Laureate head of Apollo Grynion right. Reverse: Apollo standing right holding phiale and branch, amphora and omphalos at feet, monograms and ethnic to left, all within oak wreath. BMC 6v. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.
Lot 3157 
Aiolis, Myrina. 2nd Century BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.74g). Laureate head of Apollo Grynion right. Reverse: Apollo standing right, holding patera and branch right, ethnic behind, amphora at feet, all within laurel wreath. SNG Cop. 223. A nice example. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $650-850.
Lot 3158 
Ionia, Heraklea ad Latmon. 2nd Century BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.76g). Head of Athena wearing crested helmet right. Reverse: Club, ethnic above, monograms below, all within oak wreath. BMC 1v. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.
Lot 3159 
Ionia, Magnesia. 350-300 BC. AR Didrachm (7.0g). Armed horseman prancing right, holding couched spear. Reverse: Humped bull butting left, legend above and magistrate's name below; all within circular Maeander pattern. Cf. S-4475-4476; cf. BMC Ionia pg. 158. cf. Triton III, lot 514. Toned, well centered and excellent metal. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400-600.
Lot 3160 
Ionia, Miletos. 250-190 BC. AR Drachm (5.20g). Laureate head of Apollo right. Reverse: Lion standing left, head back, star above. Unpublished magistrate. BMC 86v. Toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $275-375.
Lot 3161 
Miletos and Lesbos Electrum Coins. A pair of electrum coins sold as one lot: Miletos EL Hemi-Hekte (1.1 g) circa 6th century B.C. Head of lion left. Reverse: Cross of five pellets in incuse. Rosen 275. Very Fine. Lesbos EL Hekte (2.4 g), circa 4th century B.C. Male head right. Rev: Bull's head in shallow incuse. Fine. 2 coins in lot.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 3162 
Islands off Ionia, Samos. 270-240 BC. AR Oktobol (4.61g). Lion's scalp facing. Reverse: Forepart of ox right, ethnic above, branch and trident below. S. 4658; BMC 174v. Toned. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400-600.
Lot 3163
Karian Satraps. Maussollos, 377-353 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.12g). Laureate head of Apollo three-quarters facing right, himation clasped at neck. Reverse: MAUSSOLLO, Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding double-bladed axe over right shoulder and scepter in left hand, ME monogram under right elbow. MMAG 61 (1982), lot 145 (same dies). Kraay-Hirmer 638 (=SNG von Aulock 2358), same obv. die. Hurter, Studies Price, 152 and p. 33, 39. Well struck from finely engraved dies, toned. Extremely Fine. Rare.
Estimated Value $7,000-UP.
Prior to Alexander's conquests, much of Asia Minor was under Persian domination, administered by governors or satraps under the direct control of the Great King. Karia, on the southwest coast of Asia Minor, was a far flung Persian province more immersed in Hellenic culture than in that of its overlords. Its satrap, Maussollos, personified this regional feature, his fondness for Greek art quite obviously represented in the present coin which features a splendid and inspired depiction of the god Apollo in fine style. But perhaps the most renowned example of his artistic sympathies is to be seen in the tomb which he commissioned, the Mausoleum. The structure was so impressive in size and artistry that it was regarded as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Lot 3164 
Karian Satraps. Hidrieos, 351-344 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.15g). Head of Apollo with long flowing hair, facing slightly to right. Reverse: Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding labrys and spear, his name to right. BMC 1; S. 4958. Bold high-relief bust. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $800-1,200.
Lot 3165 
Karia, Halikarnassos. 3rd Century BC. AR Trihemiobol (1.03g). Head of Athena wearing crested helmet right. Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing. SNG von Aulock 2529. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-225.
Lot 3166 
Islands off Karia, Rhodos. 304-275 BC. AR Didrachm (6.66g). Head of Helios facing slightly to right. Reverse: Rose in bloom, ethnic above, trident symbol to right. SNG Finland 475. Toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 3167 
Islands off Karia, Rhodos. 230-205 BC. AR Tetradrachm (13.70g). Radiate head of Helios facing slightly to right. Reverse: Rose in bloom, bud to right, ethnic above, prow and magistrate name to left, all within circle of dots. SNG Finland 542. Lightly toned and in very high relief. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Lot 3168 
Islands off Karia, Rhodos. 175-170 BC. AR Pseudo-Rhodian Drachm (2.73g). Head of Helios facing slightly to right. Reverse: Rose in bloom, magistrate's name above, ethnic below. Struck in Thessaly. SNG Finland 800. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 3169 
Islands off Karia, Rhodos. 166-88 BC. AR Drachm (2.97g). Radiate head of Helios right. Reverse: Rose in full bloom, magistrate name above, setting sun below, all within shallow incuse square. Cf. BMC 231. Beautifully toned. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500-750.
Lot 3170 
Lykian Dynasts. Uncertain, circa 500-440 BC. AR Stater (9.84g). Pegasos flying right, pellet below, all within circular border. Reverse: Triskeles within dotted circle, all within round incuse, SNG von Aulock 4089. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.
Lot 3171 
Lykian Dynasts. Uncertain, circa 500-440 BC. AR Stater (9.73g). Pegasos flying right, pellet below, all within circular border. Reverse: Triskeles within dotted circle, all within round incuse, SNG von Aulock 4089. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400-600.
Lot 3172 
Lykian Dynasts. Uncertain, circa 500-460 BC. AR Obol (1.4g). Pegasos springing left. Reverse: Triskeles within dotted square; all within deep incuse. Cf. SNG von Aulock 4089; cf. Triton III, #538 (tetrobol). Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 3173 
Lykian Dynasts. Uncertain, circa 460 BC. AR Stater (9.75g). Goat kneeling left, helmet above, triskeles before, dotted exergual line. Reverse: Triskeles within circle of dots, all within round incuse. Unpublished. Very rare, and in a style reminiscent of the early Macedonian coinage. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Ex: Leu 65, 21 May 1996, 221.
Lot 3174 
Lykian Dynasts. Uncertain, circa 460-440 BC. AR Stater (9.86g). Pegasos flying right, monogram below, border of dots. Reverse: Triskeles within dotted circle, monogram in field, SNG von Aulock 4090 (same dies). Very Fine or better.
Estimated Value $700-900.
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