Experts in Coins & Medals

SATRAPS OF CARIA. Pixodaros, circa 341/0-336/5 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 15.29 g, 12 h), Halikarnassos. Laureate head of Apollo facing, turned slightly to the right, and with the ends of his cloak bound by a broach beneath his chin. Rev. ΠΙΞΩΔΑΡΟΥ Zeus Labraundos standing to right, fully draped and holding a long scepter with his left hand and a double-axe with his right; below, between Zeus's left ankle and the butt of the sceptre, Ε. HN Online ID 48 (temporary). SNG Kayhan 890 (same dies). SNG von Aulock 8047 (same dies). Toned and of a particularly fine style with a lovely youthful 'portrait' of Apollo. Light marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.

KINGS OF PARTHIA. Mithradates II, 121-91 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 4.15 g, 12 h), Ekbatana, 111/10-100/99. Diademed bust of Mithridates II to left. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩN ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ. Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding a bow. Sellwood 27.1-2. Shore 85. Sunrise 293. Lightly toned. Minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.