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Ancient Greek and Roman coins from Asia Minor


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(BC 340-334) Pixodaros - AV 1/24 Stater361 viewsPixodaros, Satrap, 340-334 BC. AV 1/24 Stater - Hemiobol (0.32g, 6mm, 4h). Halikarnassos mint. Laureate head of Apollo left / Double axe (Labrys), Π−Ι flanking handle. gVF, well preserved for issue, possibly second best known [cf Roma Numismatics E-Sale 55 (4/2019), lot 384] – most other examples with reverse lettering off the flan. Very rare, 6 recorded in CoinArchives. Carr coll.Jul 03, 2019
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(BC 400-350) Uncertain Satrap - Tetartemorion292 views4th century BC. AR Tetartemorion (6mm, 0.18g). Uncertain mint, possibly Mylasa. Head of the Persian Great King right / Stellate pattern of Milesian style within incuse square. gVF. Extremely rare.Jun 06, 2019
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(BC 400-350) Uncertain Satrap - Tetartemorion343 viewsca 5th century BC. AR Tetartemorion (6mm, 0.11g). Head of bull right / Star of four rays, with pellet at center; all within incuse square. gVF. Very rare.Feb 07, 2018
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(BC 340-334) Pixodaros - Trihemiobol357 viewsPixodaros, ca 341/0-336/5 BC. AR Trihemiobol (10mm, 0.84g). Halikarnassos mint. Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly right / ΠIΞΩΔAPO (retrograde), starlike floral pattern. gVF.Feb 07, 2018
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(BC 400-350) Uncertain Satrap - Tetartemorion742 viewsEarly-mid 4th cenutry BC. AR Tetartemorion(?) (6mm, 0.21g). Mylasa mint(?). Head of the Persian Great King left / Stellate pattern of Milesian style. Unpublished in the standard references. VF, porous. Extremely rare.

It is unlikely that this coin was part of a Persian-related issue at Miletos. In the early 4th century, however, the Milesian stellate pattern reverse was revived in the fractional coinage of the Hekatomnid satraps of Caria that were struck at Mylasa. These coins used the Milesian weight standard, which is likely the reason for their revival of that particular stellate type. There are a variety of issues from Caria during the Persian period that used Persian iconography, so it is likely that this coin belongs among these issues, and perhaps was struck under the Hekatomnids at Mylasa.
Sep 24, 2016
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(BC 400-350) Uncertain Satrap - Tetartemorion306 viewsMylasa(?) Early-mid 4th century BC. Achaemenid Period. AR Tetartemorion (0.20g, 6mm). Head of the Persian Great King left / Stellate pattern of Milesian style within incuse square. VF. Extremely rare.Sep 12, 2016
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(BC 392-377) Hekatomnos - Hemiobol342 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, ca 392/1-377/6 BC. AR Hemiobol (0.40g, 8mm), Mylasa mint. Bearded head of Hekatomnos right / Head of bull left; E behind. VF. Very rare.Mar 10, 2013
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(BC 344-326) Ada or Orontobates - Tetrobol569 views4th century BC. AR Tetrobol (?) (15mm, 2.6g). Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly right / Star of twelve points; I-T-Δ-V around. aEF. Very rare.1 commentsJan 16, 2013
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(BC 400-350) Uncertain Satrap - Tetartemorion643 views5th century BC. AR Tetartemorion (0.2g, 5mm). Head of Great King left / Floral pattern within incuse square. Dec 23, 2012
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(BC 377-353) Maussollos - Hemiobol 332 viewsMaussolos, Satrap, ca 377/6-353/2 BC. AR Hemiobol (0.40g, 6mm). Halikarnassos(?) mint. Forepart of roaring lion right, head left / Trident; [MA to right]. gVF. Jul 07, 2012
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(BC 340-334) Pixodaros - Didrachm760 viewsPixodaros. Circa 341/0-336/5 BC. AR Didrachm (19mm, 6.99g, 12h). Wreathed head of Apollo facing slightly right, drapery around neck / Zeus Labraundos standing right. EF, very lightly toned. Jun 09, 2012
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(BC 377-353) Maussollos - Tetradrachm621 viewsMaussolos. Circa 377/6-353/2 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 15.19g, 12h). Halikarnassos mint. Head of Apollo facing slightly right, wearing laurel wreath, drapery around neck / MAYΣΣΩΛΛO, Zeus Labraundos standing right. EF, attractively toned, minor double strike on reverse. Exceptionally artistic style, perhaps the finest of the series. Ex Triton VIII (1/2005), lot 467.Jun 09, 2012
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(BC 392-377) Hekatomnos - Tetradrachm830 viewsca 392/1-377/6 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22mm, 14.51g, 9h). Halikarnassos mint. Zeus Labraundos standing right / Lion at bay right within incuse circle. Good VF, toned, underlying luster, cleaning marks under tone on obverse, die break at top of obverse. Well centered and struck on a broad flan. Rare as such. Ex Elsen 38 (2/1995), lot 108.Jun 09, 2012
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(BC 377-353) Maussollos - Hemiobol634 viewsMaussolos, Satrap, ca 377/6-353/2 BC. AR Hemiobol (0.38g, 7mm, 5h). Halikarnassos(?) mint. Forepart of roaring lion right, head left / Trident; MA to right. Good VF, faint porosity.May 08, 2012
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(BC 386-377) Hekatomnos - 1/6 Stater605 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, 392-377 BC. AR 1/6 Stater (2.05g), struck in Miletos after 386 BC. Forepart of roaring lion left; EKA above / Stellate pattern in square incuse. VF. Extremely rare.Oct 26, 2010
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(BC 392-377) Hekatomnos - Hemiobol466 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, ca 392/1-377/6 BC. AR Tetartemorion (?) (0.25g). Head of young male right / Head of bull left, E behind. VF. Very rare. Mueller coll.Sep 05, 2010
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(BC 392-377) Hekatomnos - Diobol641 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, ca 392/1-377/6 BC. AR Diobol(?) (10mm, 1.59g, 3h). Bearded head of Hekatomnos right / Forepart of bull left; E facing upwards behind; all within incuse square. VF, porous. Heavy for series.Jul 12, 2010
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(BC 392-377) Hekatomnos - Tetradrachm954 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, 392-377 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.63g), struck in Mylasa. Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding double-axe over shoulder and scepter / Lion standing right on ground line, about to jump, EKAT[OMNΩ] above. VF.Aug 06, 2009
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(BC 392-377) Hekatomnos - Diobol807 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, ca 392/1-377/6 BC. AR Diobol (1.54g, 12h), Mylasa mint. Bearded head of Hekatomnos right / Forepart of bull left, E to left; all within incuse circle. VF, toned, minor porosity. Well struck. Alighieri coll.Aug 06, 2009
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(BC 392-377) Hekatomnos - Diobol509 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, ca 392/1-377/6 BC. AR Diobol (10mm, 1.40g, 5h), Mylasa mint. Laureate head of Apollo right / Forepart of bull butting left; horizontal E on shoulder; all within incuse square. VF, toned. Extremely rare.Aug 06, 2009
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(BC 392-377) Hekatomnos - Diobol651 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, ca 392/1-377/6 BC. AR Diobol (1.50g, 3h). Mylasa mint. Bearded head of Hekatomnos right / Forepart of bull left; E on shoulder. VF, some porosity, irregular flan. Fine style. Very rare. Jul 20, 2008
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(BC 392-377) Hekatomnos - Diobol642 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, ca 392/1-377/6 BC. AR Diobol (1.12g, 12h). Mylasa mint. Bearded head of Hekatomnos right / Forepart of bull left; E on shoulder. Good Fine, light porosity. Very rare.Jul 20, 2008
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(BC 392-377) Hekatomnos - Hemiobol686 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, ca 392/1-377/6 BC. AR Hemiobol (0.37g, 10h). Mylasa mint. Bearded head of Hekatomnos right / Head of bull left; E behind. Fine, toned, porous. Extremely rare denomination, unpublished in the standard references.Jul 20, 2008
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(BC 377-353) Maussollos - Drachm643 viewsMaussollos, Satrap, 377-353 BC. AR Drachm (3.54g). Laureate head of Apollo, facing slightly right / ΜΑΥΣΣΩΛΛΟ, Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding double axe (labrys) and lotus-tipped sceptre; ME monogram left. Toned, good VF, light porosity.Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 377-353) Maussollos - Drachm802 viewsMaussollos, Satrap, 377-353 BC. AR Drachm (3.68g). Three-quarter facing head of Apollo wearing laurel wreath, head turned slightly right / ΜΑΥΣΣΩΛΛΟ, Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding double axe (labrys) and lotus-tipped sceptre. Superb EF. Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 377-353) Maussollos - Tetradrachm745 viewsMaussollos, Satrap, ca 377/6-353/2 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.25g, 1h). Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly right / ΜΑΥΣΣΩΛΛΟ, Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding labrys and scepter; retrograde P to left, small A to lower right. Near EF, lightly toned. Unpublished variety. Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 377-353) Maussollos - Tetradrachm684 viewsMaussollos, Satrap, ca 377/6-353/2 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.21g, 11h). Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly right / ΜΑΥΣΣΩΛΛΟ, Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding labrys and scepter; small monogram to lower right. Good VF, lightly toned. Apparently unpublished with this monogram. Herman Coll.Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 340-334) Pixodaros - Trihemiobol731 viewsPixodaros, Satrap, 340-334 BC. AR Trihemiobol (0.84g). Halikarnassos mint. Head of Apollo facing, chlamys fastened round neck / ΠΙΞΟΔΑΡΟ between eight rays of an ornament star. EF. Rare.Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 340-334) Pixodaros - Trihemiobol682 viewsPixodaros, Satrap, 340-334 BC. AR Trihemiobol (0.78g). Head of Apollo facing, chlamys fastened round neck / ΠΙΞΟΔΑΡΟ between eight rays of an ornament star. aEF. Rare.Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 340-334) Pixodaros - AV 1/24 Stater729 viewsPixodaros, Satrap, 340-334 BC. AV 1/24 Stater - Hemiobol (6mm, 0.36g, 12h). Halikarnassos mint. Laureate head of Apollo left / Double axe (labrys), Π−Ι. Weak strike and pits on obv, VF. Rare. Karl Coll.; ex Hirsch Auk. 231 (11/2003), lot 365.Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 340-334) Pixodaros - AV 1/12 Stater1058 viewsPixodaros, Satrap, 340-334 BC. AV 1/12 Stater - Obol (8mm, 0.67g, 12h). Halikarnassos mint. Laureate head of Apollo left / Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding labrys and lotus-tipped scepter, ΠΙΞΟΔΑΡΟΥ to right. Pits and scratches, VF. Rare. Karl Coll.Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 340-334) Pixodaros - AV 1/12 Stater1836 viewsPixodaros, Satrap, 340-334 BC. AV 1/12 Stater - Obol (7mm, 0.63g, 12h). Halikarnassos mint. Laureate head of Apollo left / ΠΙΞΟΔΑΡΟΥ, Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding labrys and lotus-tipped scepter. EF. Rare. Karl Coll.; Ex Hirsch Auk. 177 (2/1993), lot 373. Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 340-334) Pixodaros - Tetradrachm952 viewsPixodaros, Satrap, 340-334 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.10g, 12h). Head of Apollo facing slightly right, wearing laurel wreath / ΠΙΞΟΔΑΡΟΥ, Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding labrys and lotus-tipped scepter; small E between feet and sceptre. EF, toned, some minor roughness on the reverse. Very rare. Cohen Coll.

The obverse die on this coin was also used to strike tetradrachms in the name of Hidrieus. The die sharing and the carry-over from Hiedreius' issues of the small E on the reverse suggest that Pixodaros' tetradrachms were struck early in his reign.
Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 351-344) Hidrieios - Tetradrachm899 viewsHidrieios, Satrap, 351-344 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.20g). Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly right / Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding double axe (labrys) and lotus-tipped sceptre/ ΙΔΡΙΕΩΣ, Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding labrys and lotus-tipped sceptre, E to right. Fine style and high relief, EF.Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 351-344) Hidrieios - Tetradrachm552 viewsHidrieios, Satrap, 351-344 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.21g). Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly right / Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding double axe (labrys) and lotus-tipped sceptre/ ΙΔΡΙΕΩΣ, Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding labrys and lotus-tipped sceptre, E to right. Some oxidation, aEF.Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 351-344) Hidrieios - Trihemiobol554 viewsHidrieios, Satrap, 351-344 BC. AR Trihemiobol (10mm, 0.91g, 9h). Halikarnassos mint. Head of Apollo facing slightly right / 8-pointed star (4 thick rays and 4 thin) with pellet in center, ΙΔΡΙ between. VF. Karl Coll.Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 351-344) Hidrieios - Trihemiobol746 viewsHidrieios, Satrap, 351-344 BC. AR Trihemiobol (10mm, 0.90g, 9h). Halikarnassos mint. Head of Apollo facing slightly right / 8-pointed star (4 thick rays and 4 thin) with pellet in center, ΙΔΡΙ between. VF. Karl Coll.Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 351-344) Hidrieios - Tetradrachm721 viewsHidrieios, Satrap, 351-344 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.14 gm, 12h). Head of Apollo facing slightly right, wearing laurel wreath / ΙΔΡΙΕΩΣ, Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding labrys and lotus-tipped sceptre; small I to left. Good VF. Cohen Coll.Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 351-344) Hidrieios - Tetradrachm566 viewsHidrieios, Satrap, 351-344 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.21g). Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly right / Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding double axe (labrys) and lotus-tipped sceptre / ΙΔΡΙΕΩΣ, Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding labrys and lotus-tipped sceptre; small I to left. Good style, gVF/VF.Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 392-377) Hekatomnos - Diobol602 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, 392-377 BC. AR Diobol (1.30g). Mylasa mint. Laureate head of bearded man right (Hekatomnos?) / Forepart of bull left, E before. VF. Extremely rare.

Obols and Diobols are well-known from the emission of small coins assigned convincingly to the Carian Satrap Hekatomnos. A. Winzer, Antike Portraitmünzen (2005), No. 13, argues that some portray the Satrap himself, while others Zeus Lepsynos.
Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 386-377) Hekatomnos - 1/3 Stater587 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, 392-377 BC. AR 1/3 Stater - Drachm (16mm, 3.91g, 1h), struck in Miletos after 386 BC. Forepart of roaring lion left, EKA above / Stellate pattern in incuse square. Toned aEF. Karl Coll.Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 386-377) Hekatomnos - 1/3 Stater785 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, 392-377 BC. AR 1/3 Stater - Drachm (16mm, 4.14g, 1h), struck in Miletos after 386 BC. Forepart of roaring lion left, EKA above / Stellate pattern in incuse square. Toned EF. Karl Coll.Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 392-377) Hekatomnos - Tetradrachm761 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, 392-377 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.92g, 9h), struck in Mylasa. Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding double-axe over shoulder / Lion standing right on ground line, about to jump, EKATOM[NΩ] above. aEF/VF. Karl Coll.; Ex Giessener Münzhandlung, Auk. 62 (4/1993), lot 280.Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 392-377) Hekatomnos - Tetradrachm768 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, 392-377 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.84g, 8h), struck in Mylasa. Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding double-axe over shoulder / Lion standing right on ground line, about to jump, EKATOM[NΩ] above. Toned, VF/aEF. Karl Coll.; From the Hecatomnus Hoard and Numismatic Fine Arts, Auk. 14 (12/1989), lot 590.Jan 10, 2007
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(BC 386-377) Hekatomnos - 1/3 Stater792 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, ca 392/1-377/6 BC. AR 1/3 Stater - Drachm (14mm, 4.22g), struck in Miletos after 386 BC. Forepart of roaring lion left; [E]KA above / Stellate pattern. Good VF, slightly granular surfaces.Dec 29, 2006
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(BC 344-326) Ada or Orontobates - Drachm612 views4th cent BC. AR Drachm (14mm, 3.43g). Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly right / Star of twelve points; I-I Δ-Ο around. VF, toned, minor porosity. Very rare.Dec 13, 2006
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(BC 340-334) Pixodaros - Didrachm839 viewsPixodaros, Satrap, 340-334 BC. AR Didrachm (21mm, 6.98g). Laureate head of Apollo, facing slightly right / ΠΙΞΟΔΑΡΟΥ, Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding double axe (labrys) and lotus-tipped sceptre. EF, toned.Dec 22, 2005
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(BC 392-377) Hekatomnos - Diobol534 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, 392-377 BC. AR Diobol (1.29g, 6h), Mylasa mint. Bearded head of Hekatomnos right / Forepart of bull left; E on shoulder. VF, some porosity. Extremely rare; only three specimens recorded by Winzer.Oct 08, 2005
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(BC 386-377) Hekatomnos - 1/12 Stater966 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, 392-377 BC. AR 1/12 Stater (0.99g), struck in Miletos after 386 BC. Forepart of roaring lion left; E on bridge of nose / Stellate pattern in square incuse. Good VF, great metal. Very rare, only 25 specimens listed by Konuk. Oct 08, 2005
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(BC 386-377) Hekatomnos - Stater587 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, 392-377 BC. AR Stater (12.59g), struck in Miletos after 386 BC. Forepart of roaring lion left; EKA above / Stellate pattern in circular incuse. VF, area of flat strike, minor overall porosity. Very rare, only 20 specimens recorded, many of which are fourre, listed by Konuk.Oct 08, 2005
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(BC 386-377) Hekatomnos - 1/6 Stater631 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, 392-377 BC. AR 1/6 Stater (2.08g), struck in Miletos after 386 BC. Forepart of roaring lion left; EK[A] above / Stellate pattern in square incuse. VF, minor porosity. Extremely rare, only 4 specimens listed by Konuk. Oct 08, 2005
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(BC 392-377) Hekatomnos - Hemiobol514 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, ca 392/1-377/6 BC. AR Hemiobol (0.47g). Head of male right / Head of roaring lion left.Sep 03, 2005
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(BC 340-334) Pixodaros - Didrachm889 viewsPixodaros, Satrap, 341-336 BC. AR Didrachm (7.04g, 12h). Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly right / ΠΙΞΟΔΑΡΟΥ, Zeus Labraundos standing right. EF, light golden toning around devices. Ex Gorny & Mosch 107 (4/2001), lot 197.Jun 20, 2005
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(BC 340-334) Pixodaros - AV 1/24 Stater1201 viewsPixodaros, Satrap, 340-334 BC. AV 1/24 Stater - Hemiobol (0.35g). Laureate head of Apollo left / Double axe (labrys), Π−Ι. VF. Very rare. Drewry Coll.Jan 06, 2005
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(BC 377-353) Maussollos - Stater904 viewsMaussollos, Satrap, 377-353 BC. AR Stater (13.11g), struck 377-367 BC in Miletos. Forepart of lion left, MA above / Stellate pattern (star?). Very rare denomination, VF.Dec 24, 2004
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(BC 377-353) Maussollos - Tetradrachm1869 viewsMaussollos, Satrap, 377-353 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.10g). Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly right / ΜΑΥΣΣΩΛΛΟ, Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding double axe (labrys) and lotus-tipped sceptre; ME monogram behind. Good VF, minor flan flaw on eye.Dec 24, 2004
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(BC 386-377) Hekatomnos - 1/3 Stater1088 viewsHekatomnos, Satrap, 392-377 BC. AR 1/3 Stater - Drachm (4.14g), struck in Miletos after 386 BC. Forepart of roaring lion left, EKA above / Stellate pattern in incuse square. Toned EF.Dec 24, 2004
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(BC 351-344) Hidrieios - Hemidrachm?626 viewsHidrieios, Satrap, 351-344 BC. AR Hemidrachm? (2.05g). Facing head of Apollo with flowing hair / 8-pointed star (4 thick rays and 4 thin with pellet in center), legend between.

This coin is not only strange as to weight, but the legend. There are only trihemiobols with this rev. design published, and the legend should be Ι−Δ−Ρ−Ι, but this looks like Δ−Ι−Τ. An unpublished denomination? An unknown satrap?
Dec 06, 2004
   
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