Roma Numismatics Ltd
E-Live Auction 1 25-26 Jul 2018
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Seleukid Empire, Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos) AR Tetradrachm. Tarsos, circa 121/0-114/3. Diademed head of Antiochos VIII to right; fillet border around / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ, 'Pyre of Sandan': Sandan atop back of horned lion-griffin standing to right between two omphaloi; all on a garlanded altar beneath a pyramidal baldacchino; two monograms to left. SC 2286a. 16.61g, 28mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Very beautiful old cabinet tone. Rare.
Ex Bernard Poindessault (1935-2014) legacy; ticket included.
Sandan was the Hittite lion god, represented in association with a horned lion, and often residing inside a pyre surmounted by an eagle. Sandan was often associated with the Greek god Herakles. In ceremonies, an image of the god was placed inside a pyre and was set on fire.
Extremely Fine. Very beautiful old cabinet tone. Rare.
Ex Bernard Poindessault (1935-2014) legacy; ticket included.
Sandan was the Hittite lion god, represented in association with a horned lion, and often residing inside a pyre surmounted by an eagle. Sandan was often associated with the Greek god Herakles. In ceremonies, an image of the god was placed inside a pyre and was set on fire.