Experts in Coins & Medals

CILICIA. Tarsos. Mazaios, satrap of Cilicia, 361/0-334 BC. Obol (Silver, 10 mm, 0.59 g, 9 h). The Great King of Persia, wearing crown and elaborate robes, seated right on a throne with a back terminating in a swan's head; holding a long scepter in his left hand and a lotos in his right. Rev. Lion pouncing to right, attacking a bull kneeling to right. Casabonne series 6. SNG Levante 183 (as Myriandros). SNG Paris 426-427 (as Myriandros). A very attractive example with a dark patina as found. About extremely fine.

Vespasian, 69-79. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 2.65 g, 6 h), Judaea Capta issue, Rome, 69-70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. IVDAEA Judaea seated in attitude of mourning to right, her head resting on her hand; behind her, trophy. BMC 35. Cohen 226. Hendin 759. RIC 2. Scratches and marks, otherwise, good fine.