Galatia, Kingdom of Amyntas, (37-25 B.C.), AE 19 (3.47 g) obv. draped bust of Cleopatra as Artemis to right, bow and quiver to left, dotted border, rev. stag standing right, BASILE WS, below AMYNTOY, dotted border, (S.-, Sear Imperators 815, SNG France 2369, RPC I 3503, BMC 14-15, CNG esale 75, 23 May 2007, [lot 449], same dies). Very fine, dark green patina and very rare. Provenance - Ex Dr Adrian Carr Collection and purchased from Walter Holt in 2008. In 37-36 B.C., Antony awarded Galatia, and the title of king, to Amyntas, who continued to rule until his death in 25 B.C. Artemis is portrayed here with the features of Cleopatra VII of Egypt, apparently as a sign of deference to Antony and the Egyptian queen.
Estimate: 200 AUD