Roman Collector Posted November 1, 2022 · Patron Share Posted November 1, 2022 (edited) I haven't posted this one in a while and I rephotographed it today, so I thought I'd show it off. This one came from the Henry Clay Lindgren collection, which he sold off in a series of buy-or-bid sales some 15 to 20 years ago. I acquired this one in April, 2004. Post your Seleukid tets, ex-Lindgren coins, or anything you feel is relevant! Cleopatra Thea, Queen of Syria, with son Antiochus VIII. AR tetradrachm; 15.85 gm, 27 mm. Antioch mint, 125-121 BC. Obv: Jugate busts, right. Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ ΚΛΕΟΠΑΤΡΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ, Zeus Nikephoros seated l., holding lotus-tipped scepter; IE outer left, A under throne. Refs: SNG Spaer 2437; c.f. BMC 4.86,5; c.f. Sear 7136. Notes: Ex-Henry Clay Lindgren. Obverse die match to an example sold in Baldwin's, Dmitry Markov and M&M Numismatics New York Sale IX, January 13, 2005.Here's a write-up about the sale in The Celator: Edited November 1, 2022 by Roman Collector Correcting reference numbers 12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted November 1, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2022 A recent pick up from Stephen Album's auction. Just one of those coins that captured my attention asked me to be its custodian of for a while. Seleukid Empire. Kleopatra Thea & Antiochos VIII, 125-121 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 16.66g, 12h). Ptolemaïs (Ake) mint, circa 125 BC. Obv: Jugate busts right of Kleopatra Thea diademed, veiled and wearing stephane, and Antiochus VIII diademed. Rev: BAΣΣIΛIΣHΣ KΛEOΠATPA ΘEAΣ / KAI BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY; Zeus Nikephoros seated left, monogram to outer left. Ref: SC 2271.1; HGC 9, 1182g. Choice Very Fine, rich old-cabinet toning with purple highlights. Ex Medicus Collection. Ex Stephen Album Auction 44 (15 Sept 2022), Lot 23. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted November 1, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted November 1, 2022 Those are both beautiful tets! I have only one Lindgren coin. Euboia. Euboean League 304-290 BCE 19.36mm 7.13g Obverse: Bull left, star above Reverse: EY-BO, two bunches of grapes on vine, star above Lindgren II 1529 (this coin) Ex BCD collection Ex Henry Clay Lindgren collection and a plate coin in his second reference volume Ex Marc Breitsprecher 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted November 1, 2022 · Patron Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Edessa said: A recent pick up from Stephen Album's auction. Just one of those coins that captured my attention asked me to be its custodian of for a while. Seleukid Empire. Kleopatra Thea & Antiochos VIII, 125-121 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 16.66g, 12h). Ptolemaïs (Ake) mint, circa 125 BC. Obv: Jugate busts right of Kleopatra Thea diademed, veiled and wearing stephane, and Antiochus VIII diademed. Rev: BAΣΣIΛIΣHΣ KΛEOΠATPA ΘEAΣ / KAI BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY; Zeus Nikephoros seated left, monogram to outer left. Ref: SC 2271.1; HGC 9, 1182g. Choice Very Fine, rich old-cabinet toning with purple highlights. Ex Medicus Collection. Ex Stephen Album Auction 44 (15 Sept 2022), Lot 23. Wow, @Edessa! That's gorgeous!! 47 minutes ago, kirispupis said: Those are both beautiful tets! I have only one Lindgren coin. Euboia. Euboean League 304-290 BCE 19.36mm 7.13g Obverse: Bull left, star above Reverse: EY-BO, two bunches of grapes on vine, star above Lindgren II 1529 (this coin) Ex BCD collection Ex Henry Clay Lindgren collection and a plate coin in his second reference volume Ex Marc Breitsprecher What a cool coin, @kirispupis! Here's the plate from Lindgren II if you're curious: Edited November 1, 2022 by Roman Collector Photo of Lindren plate coin was too big! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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