Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Auction 96 14-15 February 2017
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Phoenicia, Sidon. Silver Tetradrachm (13.85 g), 107/6 BC-AD 43/4. CY 12 (100/99 BC). Turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche right. Reverse: ΣIΔΩNIΩN, eagle standing left on prow; palm over far wing; in left field, date (L IB) above EI. Levy p. 329; Rouvier -; de Clercq 359; HGC 10, 275; DCA 882 (same obv. die as illus.). Rare. Well struck on excellent metal, lustrous surfaces. We note a very gentle rub on cheek for accuracy. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $2,500 - 3,000
From the Herbert & Aphrodite Rubin Collection; Private purchase from CNG.
Unlike the plentiful tetradrachms of its wealthy neighbors, Arados and Tyre, the late Hellenistic tetradrachms from Sidon are incredibly scarce. Furthermore, they are amongst the most beautiful coins of the region, the engraving of the dies used to strike the coins generally of a very high caliber. Such is the specimen offered here, which has an exceptionally handsome portrait of the city goddess on the obverse and a finely executed eagle with a fierce expression on the reverse.
From the Herbert & Aphrodite Rubin Collection; Private purchase from CNG.
Unlike the plentiful tetradrachms of its wealthy neighbors, Arados and Tyre, the late Hellenistic tetradrachms from Sidon are incredibly scarce. Furthermore, they are amongst the most beautiful coins of the region, the engraving of the dies used to strike the coins generally of a very high caliber. Such is the specimen offered here, which has an exceptionally handsome portrait of the city goddess on the obverse and a finely executed eagle with a fierce expression on the reverse.