PHOENICIA, Sidon. `Abd`aštart (Straton) I. Circa 365-352 BC. AR Quarter Shekel (14mm, 3.08 g, 11h). Dated RY 9 (357/6 BC).

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Lot: 337. Estimated: $ 200

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Sidon. `Abd`aštart (Straton) I. Circa 365-352 BC. AR Quarter Shekel (14mm, 3.08 g, 11h). Dated RY 9 (357/6 BC). Galley left on waves; ||| ||| ||| (date) above / Persian king and driver in chariot drawn by two horses left; ’B in Phoenician above. E&E-S Group IV.2.3.– (unlisted date); HGC 10, 244 var. (same); DCA 852 var. (same). Darkly toned, a few marks. VF. Extremely rare date for denomination.

From the Asher D. Atchick Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 429 (26 September 2018), lot 200.


Closing Date and Time: 8 January 2020 at 11:52:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.