The Tom May Collection - Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 3438 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) The Tom May Collection - Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $500
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SOLD $800
PHOENICIA, Sidon, king Baalshallim II (c.386-372 B.C.), silver tetrashekel, (28.30 grams), obv. war galley travelling to left over waves, trace of Phoenician 'B' above, rev. King of Persia in chariot with driver, Egyptian attendant or the king of Sidon behind, all within cable circle border, (cf.S.5934, HGC 236. Bet 16 [ANSMN 21], BMC 19 [p.143], SNG Fitz 6046, Betylon 18 [p.9, Pl.2, 4]). Nearly very fine/good fine and rare.
Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 64 (lot 2323).
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