PHOENICIA, Sidon. `Abd`aštart (Straton) I. Circa 365-352 BC. AR Dishekel (27mm, 25.59 g, 12h). Dated RY 10 (356/5). Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 331.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

Greek, 12h, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 500

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PHOENICIA, Sidon. `Abd`aštart (Straton) I. Circa 365-352 BC. AR Dishekel (27mm, 25.59 g, 12h). Dated RY 10 (356/5). Phoenician galley left; – (10 in Phoenician) above, waves below / King of Persia and driver in chariot drawn by two horses left; to right, King of Sidon standing left, in Egyptian dress, holding cultic scepter and votive vase; ‘B (in Phoenician) above. E&E-S Group IV.2.1.j, 1315 (D25/R11 – this coin); HGC 10, 242; DCA2 820. Toned, cleaning marks. Good VF.

From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Edward J. Waddell (inv. 55403), 16 January 2020. Ex Künker 326 (7 October 2019), lot 938; Auctiones AG 8 (27 June 1978), lot 365; Numismatica IV (22 April 1974), lot 226.


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