The June 4, 2000, Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection Parts II & III, Sale 5
Lot 3350
A Fine Collection of Judean City Coinage. A total of 66 various City Coins, all different, all bronzes except for a Ptolemy II silver tetradrachm from Akko and a silver fraction from Gaza (Athena type). The collection was formed over many years and consists of the following City Coins:
Aelia Capitolina (1); Akko (5 pcs); Ascalon (12 pcs); Bostra (4 pcs); Caesarea (11 pcs); Dium (1); Dora (2 pcs); Gadara (3 pcs); Gaza (7 pcs); Neapolis (6 pcs); Panias (1); Philadelphia (4 pcs); Raphia (1); Sebaste (2 pcs); Sepphoris (5 pcs); Tiberias (2 pcs).
The condition ranges from Fair to Very Fine. Most of the coins are fully attributed. We suggest you inspect this offering as it contains some very scarce types.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.
Many of the coins were purchased at the Better Auction Co. Ltd. Haifa, Israel.
Lot 3351
Under Persian Rule, circa 5th century BC. Two AR siglos. Half-length figure of archer r. holding spear and strung bow. Reverse: Oblong incuse punch. Fine to Very Fine. Two pieces in lot.
Estimated Value $100-150.
From Superior's Miguel Munoz Sale, June 4-8, 1979, lot 1437.
Lot 3352 
Parthia. Mithradates II, 123-88 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.1g). His diademed and cuirassed bust facing left with long beard. Reverse: Archer seated on omphalos, holding bow with legend around. S-7365; Sel. 24/3. Excellent metal and well struck, toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Lot 3353 
Parthia. Mithradates II, 123-88 BC. AR Drachm (4.13g). Diademed bust of Mithradates left, border of dots. Reverse: Archer seated right, five-line legend around. Sel. 27/1. Lustrous. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 3354
Parthia. Mithradates II, 123-88 BC. AR Drachm (4.2g). Diademed bearded bust of the king facing left; monogram behind. Reverse: Archer seated right with legend around. Sel. 26.14. Flan crack noted at 11 o'clock. Extremely Fine. Scarce type.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 3355 
Parthia. Orodes II, 57-38 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.20g). Bust of king left. Reverse: King seated left holding Nike. Sel. 48/1. Scarce. Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 3356 
Parthia. Orodes II, 57-38 BC. AR Obol (0.6g). Diademed bust of the bearded king facing left. Reverse: Archer seated with legend around. Sel. 48.15. Planchet flaw on reverse. Very Fine. Rare.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 3357 
Parthia. Phraates IV, 38-2 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.06g). Bust of king left. Reverse: King seated right receiving diadem from Tyche. Sel. 50 type. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $175-250.
Lot 3358 
Parthia. Phraatakes, 2 BC-4 AD. AR Tetradrachm (10.92g). Bust of king left. Reverse: Archer seated right. Sel. 57/7. Scarce. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 3359 
Parthia. Vardanes I, 40-45 AD. AR Tetradrachm (14.33g). Bust of king left. Reverse: Vardanes seated right, receiving palm from Tyche standing left. Sel. 64/3. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 3360 
Parthia. Gotarzes II, 40-51 AD. AR Tetradrachm (14.31g). Bust of king left. Reverse: King seated right, receiving diadem from Tyche standing left holding cornucopiae. Sel. 65/25. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 3361 
Parthia. Vologases I, 51-78 AD. AR Tetradrachm (14.04g). Bust of king left. Reverse: King seated left receiving diadem from Tyche. Sel. 68/1-3. Very Fine or better.
Estimated Value $175-250.
Lot 3362 
Parthia. Vardanes II, 55-58 AD. AR Tetradrachm (14.02g). Bust of king left. Reverse: King seated right receiving diadem from Tyche. Sel. 69 type. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $175-250.
Lot 3363 
Parthia. Vologases III, 105-147 AD. AR Tetradrachm (13.58g). Bust of king left, delta behind. Reverse: King seated left, receiving diadem from Tyche. Sel. 79/15. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $175-275.
Lot 3364 
Kushans. Huvishka, c. 126-164 AD. Gold Dinar (7.8g). Crowned half-length figure on clouds facing left. Reverse: Siva standing left with staff and holding patera in outstretched hand. Cf. Gobl Kushan 155. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 3365 
Kushans. Vasudeva, c. 215-235 AD. Gold Dinar (7.9g). King seated left on throne, holds trident and sacrificing at altar. Reverse: Siva standing with bull. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $350-500.
Lot 3366 
Kushans. Sava-Shaka, c. 310-345 AD. Gold Dinar (7.6g). King standing with trident and banner. Reverse: Goddess Ardoksho seated facing. Gobl Kushan 592. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 3367
Parthian and Related Coinage. Group of 6 coins. Consists of 3 Parthian silver drachms; a rare Elymasian silver hemidrachm of Kamnaskires V?; a silver drachm of Persis; and a very rare lead tetradrachm of Tiraios VI? of Characene. A lot worthy of inspection. Coins grade mostly Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Lot 3368
Parthian and Related Coinage. A miscellaneous group of 11 various Parthian and related coins. Includes 6 Parthian silver drachms and 2 Sassanian silver dirhems. Condition ranges from Good to Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 3369
Sasanian and Related Coinage. Group of 8 different silver pieces sold as one lot. Includes an obol of Shapur I, drachms of Shapur II, Varahra IV, Hormizd II, Arab-Sasanian issues, etc. We suggest you examine this interesting lot. Mostly Very Fine.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Lot 3370 
Bactria. Antimachos, 171-160 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.7g). His diademed and draped bust to right wearing kausia. Reverse: Poseidon standing facing, holding trident and palm-branch, legend on both sides; monogram below. S-7542. Cf. Mitchiner 124-127. Excellent metal and toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.
Lot 3371 
Bactria. Eukratides I, circa 171-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.77g). Helmeted draped bust of Eukratides right. Reverse: Dioscuri on horseback right, monogram before, legend above and below. Mitchner 177t. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500-750.
Lot 3372 
Bactria. Menander, 160-145 BC. Two AR Tetradrachms. As follows: A: (9.5 g) Helmeted bust right. Reverse: Athena striding left holding shield, thunderbolt. S-7587 Very Fine. B: dark toning (9.2 g) Diademed bust right. Reverse: Athena striding left, holding shield, thunderbolt. S-7596. Very Fine, ragged edges. Two coins.
Estimated Value $300-450.
Lot 3373 
Egypt. Ptolemy I, circa 323-285 BC. Gold Hemidrachm (1.7g). Diademed bust of Ptolemy right. Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt: X monogram before. Cf. Svoronos 197; SNG Cop. 45 var. About Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 3374 
Egypt. Ptolemy II, 285-246 BC. AE 28. Laureate head of Zeus right, border of dots. Reverse: Eagle standing on thunderbolt left, shield in field. SNG Cop. 114. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300-500.
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