weight 4,93gr. ; bronze Ø 21mm.

obv. Laureate head of Zeus right
rev. Winged thunderbolt, MYΣΩN above, ABBAITΩN below, all within oak-wreath

This coin was minted in the western part of Phrygia, occupied by Mysian people, the Abbaëtae. Ankyra and Synaeus where the chief cities in this district. Ankyra is the most likely mint for this coin.

BMC 1 ; SNG.Copenhagen 2 ; SNG.von Aulock 3329 ; McClean 8733 ;
SNG.Tübingen 3887 ; Weber collection 6968var. ; Lindgren collection-
vf-

weight 14,71gr. ; bronze Ø 30mm.

obv. Youthful bust of laurated Demos right, ΔHMOC in front, IЄPOC behind
rev. Octastyle temple of Zeus  AIZ - ANЄI - TωN

Settlement in the area is known from the Bronze Age. The city may have derived its name from Azan, one of three sons of Arcas and the nymph Erato, legendary ancestors of the Phrygians. During the Hellenistic period the city changed hands between the Kingdom of Pergamum and the Kingdom of Bithynia, before being bequeathed to Rome by the former in 133 BC. It continued to mint its own coins. The city was an important political and economic centre in Roman times; surviving remains from the period include a well-preserved Temple of Zeus, unusual combined theatre-stadium complex, and macellum inscribed with the Price Edict of Diocletian. The city fell into decline in Late Antiquity.

On this coin the temple of Zeus of Aizanoi is depicted. The size of this coin is rather large and probably it was used as a medaillon in honour of their glorious temple of Zeus. The construction of the temple, which was the main religious sanctuary of the city, started in the last half of the 2nd century AD. The preserved inscriptions indicate that emperor Hadrian was responsible for its commission. The temple stands on a many-stepped podium and was built of marble. It is surrounded by a peristasis in a pseudodipteral arrangement, originally with 15 Ionic columns on its long side and 8 on the short side. The podiom itself measures 33 X 37 meters. Nowadays, only the columns on the western and northern side are still standing. The temple was dedicated to two deities. Zeus - the ruler of the Olympians - was worshipped in its aboveground section, and the underground part of the building was the place of Cybele cult. Stylistically, the part dedicated to Zeus was built in accordance with the Greek patterns and the underground section - with the Roman ones as the barrel vaults are clearly visible. The Zeus Temple in Aizanoi is a rare example of an excellently preserved original ancient building. With an exception of three columns that were re-erected after the earthquake from 1970, this temple has remained in its splendid glory since the ancient times, untouched by modern construction teams.

BMC- ; SNG.von Aulock- ; McClean- ; Weber collection- ; SNG.Copenhagen- ;
SNG.München- ; SNG.Tübingen- ; SNG.Leypold-  RRRR
Wonderful historical coin of the highest rariry. Dark patina.
vf+ à vf/xf

weight 6,14gr. ; bronze 25mm.

obv. Draped bust of Senat right  CYN KΛHTOC IЄPA
rev. AN - KYPA - NΩN  within wreath

BMC - (cf.11-14) ; SNG.Copenhagen- (cf.130-132) ; SNG.von Aulock- (cf.3424) ;
SNG.München- (cf.88) ; SNG.Tübingen- (cf.3937) ; Weber collection- (cf.7017) ;
McClean- ; SNG.Leypold- ; Winterthur 4039  RR
Minor weakness. Dark patina.
vf-

weight 7,81gr. ; bronze Ø 22mm.

obv. Bust of Athena right, wearing aegis and crested
Corinthian helmet ornameneted with griffin
rev. Eagle flying right above Maeander pattern between caps
of the Dioskouroi, APAMEΩN above, three star in field,
ANTIΦΩN MENEKΛEOYΣ below

BMC 44 ; SNG.Copenhagen 164 ; SNG.von Aulock- ;
Weber collection- ; McClean 8762 ; Winterthur cf. 4048 ;
SNG.Tübingen- ; SNG. München 110 ; cf. Sear 5119
Light traces of oxidation. Dark patina.
f/vf

weight 7,97gr. ; bronze Ø 19mm.

obv. Laureate head of Zeus right
rev. Cultus-statue of Artemis Anaitis facing AΠAMEΩN HPAKΛE  EΓΛO

BMC 67 ; SNG.Copenhagen 183 ; SNG. von Aulock 3470 ;
SNG.München 123 ; Lindgren Collection 893 ; Weber collection 7028 ;
Sear- (cf.5121) ; Winterthur- ; McClean -
(cf. Nomos, auction 3, lot 148 in xf ; CHF 3.200 + 18%)
Bronze coin of the best style. Perfectly centred and with attractive dark patina.                          
vf/xf à xf-

weight 6,83gr. ; bronze Ø 19mm.

obv. Laureate head of Zeus right
rev. Cultus-statue of Artemis Anaitis facing AΠAMEΩN ΠANKPA ZHNO
Coins of this magistrate are known from the Marsyas type (BMC 93).

From this type there are no records in the for this magistrate. Extremely rare.

BMC- ; SNG.Copenhagen- ; SNG.von Aulock- ; SNG.München- ;
Weber collection- ; Lindgren collection- ; McClean- ; Wintherthur- RRR
vf/xf

weight 6,54gr. ; bronze Ø 20mm.

obv. Laureate head of Zeus right
rev. Cultus-statue of Artemis Anaitis facing AΠAMEΩN TIMOKPA ΣOΛΩNOΣ

BMC 96 ; SNG.Copenhagen- ; SNG.von Aulock- ; SNG.München- ;
Weber collection- ; Lindgren collection- RR
vf/vf-

weight 4,81gr. ; bronze Ø 22mm.

obv. veiled bust of Boule right  BOV - LH
rev. Eagle with spead wings standing facing on scroll, 
head turned to right upwards APAMEWN

BMC - (cf.136) ; SNG.Copenhagen- ; SNG.von Aulock- ; SNG.Leypold - ;
Weber collection- ; Lindgren collection- ; McClean 8769 ; SNG. München- ;
SNG.Tübingen- ; Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, accession no.63.2928 RR
f+ à f/vf

weight 3,69gr. ; bronze Ø 17mm.

obv. Laureate head of Senatus right
KOTIAEIΣ ΣYNKΛHTON
rev. Kybele enthroned left holding patera, lion seated aside throne
EΠI •K• ΠAΠYΛOY

BMC- ; SNG.Copenhagen- ; SNG.von Aulock- ; SNG.München ; 
SNG.Tübingen- ; Lingdgren collection- ; Weber collection- ; RPC.1409 ;   
McClean 8790 ; Waddington 5888 ; Afon Museum 5402 RRR
Only a few pieces known. Extremely rare.
f/vf à vf-

weight 5,43gr. ; bronze Ø 16mm.

obv. Laureate head of Zeus right
rev. EYME / NEΩN within oak-wreath

This is the first coin type that was minted in Eumenia.

Eumenia was founded by Attalus II Philadelphus (159-138 BC) at the sources of the Cludrus and near the Glaucus, on the site of the modern Ishekli. The new city was named by its founder after his brother Eumenes. Numerous inscriptions and many coins remain to show that Eumenia was an important and prosperous city under Roman rule. On its coins it boasts of its Achaean origin. The spread of Christianity is, however, the most interesting fact in its history. As early as the third century its population was in great part Christian, and it seems to have suffered much during the persecution of Diocletian. Its bishop and martyr, St. Thraseas (Eusebius, Church History V.24), must belong to this period.

BMC 1-4 ; SNG Copenhagen 377-378 ; SNG.München 201 ;
Weber collection- ; Lindgren collection 949 ; McClean 8808 ;
Walcher Collection  2774 ; SNG.von Aulock- ; SNG Tübingen 4004
Very attractive high-relief portrait and dark patina.
zfr/zfr-

weight 3,35gr. ; bronze Ø 16mm.

obv. Head of Zeus with oak-wreath right
rev. Cityname within oak-wreath

This is the first coin type that was minted in Eumenia.

Eumenia was founded by Attalus II Philadelphus (159-138 BC) at the sources of the Cludrus and near the Glaucus, on the site of the modern Ishekli. The new city was named by its founder after his brother Eumenes. Numerous inscriptions and many coins remain to show that Eumenia was an important and prosperous city under Roman rule. On its coins it boasts of its Achaean origin. The spread of Christianity is, however, the most interesting fact in its history. As early as the third century its population was in great part Christian, and it seems to have suffered much during the persecution of Diocletian. Its bishop and martyr, St. Thraseas (Eusebius, Church History V.24), must belong to this period.

BMC 1 ; SNG.von Aulock- ; SNG.Copenhagen 377
attractive obverse, struck with very high relief
vf/f, dark patina

weight 7,37gr. ; bronze Ø 19mm.

obv. Head of Athena right in crested Corinthian helmet
rev. Nikè advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm over shoulder in left
EYME behind / NEΩN in front

Eumenia was founded by Attalus II Philadelphus (159-138 BC) at the sources of the Cludrus and near the Glaucus, on the site of the modern Ishekli. The new city was named by its founder after his brother Eumenes. Numerous inscriptions and many coins remain to show that Eumenia was an important and prosperous city under Roman rule. On its coins it boasts of its Achaean origin. The spread of Christianity is, however, the most interesting fact in its history. As early as the third century its population was in great part Christian, and it seems to have suffered much during the persecution of Diocletian. Its bishop and martyr, St. Thraseas (Eusebius, Church History V.24), must belong to this period.

cf. BMC 6 ; SNG.von Aulock 3582 and 8365 ; SNG Copenhagen 379-380 ;
SNG.München- ; Weber collection- ; Lindgren collection- ;
McClean 8809 ; SNG Tübingen 4005-4007 ; Sear- (cf. 5140)
Very attractive coin with dark patina.
vf

weight 7,80gr. ; bronze Ø 19mm.

obv. Head of Athena right in crested Corinthian helmet
rev. Nikè advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm over shoulder in left
EYME behind / NEΩN  ΔIONYC in front

Eumenia was founded by Attalus II Philadelphus (159-138 BC) at the sources of the Cludrus and near the Glaucus, on the site of the modern Ishekli. The new city was named by its founder after his brother Eumenes. Numerous inscriptions and many coins remain to show that Eumenia was an important and prosperous city under Roman rule. On its coins it boasts of its Achaean origin. The spread of Christianity is, however, the most interesting fact in its history. As early as the third century its population was in great part Christian, and it seems to have suffered much during the persecution of Diocletian. Its bishop and martyr, St. Thraseas (Eusebius, Church History V.24), must belong to this period.

BMC 6 ; SNG.von Aulock - ; SNG Copenhagen 381 ;
SNG.München- ; Weber collection 7091 ; Lindgren collection- ;
McClean 8810 ; SNG Tübingen-
Very attractive coin with dark patina.
zfr-

weight 7,67gr. ; bronze Ø 20mm.

obv. Head of Athena right in crested Corinthian helmet
rev. Nikè advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm over shoulder in left
EYME behind / NEΩN  ΔIOCKO in front

Eumenia was founded by Attalus II Philadelphus (159-138 BC) at the sources of the Cludrus and near the Glaucus, on the site of the modern Ishekli. The new city was named by its founder after his brother Eumenes. Numerous inscriptions and many coins remain to show that Eumenia was an important and prosperous city under Roman rule. On its coins it boasts of its Achaean origin. The spread of Christianity is, however, the most interesting fact in its history. As early as the third century its population was in great part Christian, and it seems to have suffered much during the persecution of Diocletian. Its bishop and martyr, St. Thraseas (Eusebius, Church History V.24), must belong to this period.

This coin was struck in name of magistrate Diosko(…), which is probably Dioskouros.
It seems to be unpublished in the important reference literature. Extremely rare.

BMC- ; SNG.von Aulock - ; SNG Copenhagen 381 ;
SNG.München- ; Weber collection- ; Lindgren collection- ;
McClean - ; SNG Tübingen- RRR
f à f+

weight 9,52gr. ; bronze Ø 23mm.

obv. Head of young Dionysos right with band across
forehead and wreath of ivy-leaves and berries
rev. Tripod containing lebes with three handles, surmounted by flat cover
fronged with spikes; above and on either side three stars; attached to tripod,
on left side labrys (double axe) with serpent entwined round handle,
and on right side laurel-branch filleted, EYMENEΩN on right,
ΔIONYΣIOY ΦIΛΩNIΔ on left

Eumenia was founded by Attalus II Philadelphus (159-138 BC) at the sources of the Cludrus and near the Glaucus, on the site of the modern Ishekli. The new city was named by its founder after his brother Eumenes. Numerous inscriptions and many coins remain to show that Eumenia was an important and prosperous city under Roman rule. On its coins it boasts of its Achaean origin. The spread of Christianity is, however, the most interesting fact in its history. As early as the third century its population was in great part Christian, and it seems to have suffered much during the persecution of Diocletian. Its bishop and martyr, St. Thraseas (Eusebius, Church History V.24), must belong to this period.

BMC 13 ; SNG.von Aulock - ; SNG Copenhagen - ; Mionnet IV 562 ;
SNG.München- ; Weber collection- ; Lindgren collection- ; McClean - ; 
SNG Tübingen- ; SNG.Paris 1094; SNG Oxford 1022-1023 R
Very minor traces of oxidation. Dark patina. Rare.
vf- à f/vf

weight 1,84gr. ; bronze Ø 12mm.

obv. Turreted and draped bust of Tyche right 
rev. Three-footed conical altar with globe-shaped top on a flat surface,
two objects hanging from the ends to left and right.EY - ME / NE - ΩN in field.

Eumenia was founded by Attalus II Philadelphus (159-138 BC) at the sources of the Cludrus and near the Glaucus, on the site of the modern Ishekli. The new city was named by its founder after his brother Eumenes. Numerous inscriptions and many coins remain to show that Eumenia was an important and prosperous city under Roman rule. On its coins it boasts of its Achaean origin. The spread of Christianity is, however, the most interesting fact in its history. As early as the third century its population was in great part Christian, and it seems to have suffered much during the persecution of Diocletian. Its bishop and martyr, St. Thraseas (Eusebius, Church History V.24), must belong to this period.

BMC- ; SNG.von Aulock - ; SNG Copenhagen- ; SNG.München - ; 
Weber collection- ; Lindgren collection- ; McClean - ; 
SNG Tübingen 4009 ; SNG.Paris 1971.394 ; Unal Eumenia 3 RR
Attractive dark patina. Very rare.
vf

weight 2,65gr. ; silver Ø 18mm.

obv. Young male head right (Heros Kibyras ?), wearing crested helmet
rev. Armed horseman galloping right, holding spear couched,
behind ear of corn, KA-monogram below and KIBYPATΩN

Kibyra, also known as Cibyra Magna, was the principal city of the Cibyratis region. This confederation of towns and villages from the area of Pisidia was created in the 2nd second century BC. Its core was formed by four cities - Kibyra, Bubon, Balubura, and Oenoanda, known collectively as Tetrapolis. In this political entity, Kibyra had two votes, and the remaining cities - one vote each. As the most influential member of the federation, Kibyra could muster 30,000 infantry and 2,000 horse riders. The federation had a constitution and was governed by tyrants who demonstrated moderate political views. Moagetes, the son of Pancrates, was the last tyrant of Kibyra. Roman general, Lucius Licinius Murena, put an end to the federation in 83 BC, during the Second Mithridatic War. The territory of the federation was then divided, and the city Kibyra was attached to Phrygia.

BMC- (vgl.9) ; SNG.Copenhagen - ; SNG.von Aulock- ; Weber collection- ;
SNG.München- ; McClean- (vgl.8780) RRR
Attractive and extremely rare coin of good style.
vf

weight 1,01gr. ; bronze Ø 8mm.

obv. Young male head right (Heros Kibyras ?), wearing crested helmet
rev. Humped bull butting right, M above, KIBYP(A) in exergue

Kibyra, also known as Cibyra Magna, was the principal city of the Cibyratis region. This confederation of towns and villages from the area of Pisidia was created in the 2nd second century BC. Its core was formed by four cities - Kibyra, Bubon, Balubura, and Oenoanda, known collectively as Tetrapolis. In this political entity, Kibyra had two votes, and the remaining cities - one vote each. As the most influential member of the federation, Kibyra could muster 30.000 infantry and 2.000 horse riders. The federation had a constitution and was governed by tyrants who demonstrated moderate political views. Moagetes, the son of Pancrates, was the last tyrant of Kibyra. Roman general, Lucius Licinius Murena, put an end to the federation in 83 BC, during the Second Mithridatic War. The territory of the federation was then divided, and the city Kibyra was attached to Phrygia.

cf. BMC 20 ; cf. SNG.Copenhagen 271-272 ; SNG.von Aulock- ; McClean- ;
Weber collection- ;cf. SNG.München 284 ; SNG.Tübingen 4087 RR
Struck slightly off-centre. Attractive dark green patina. Very rare.
vf

weight 4,02gr. ; bronze Ø 18mm.

obv. Young male head left (Heros Kibyras ?), wearing crested helmet
rev. Armed horseman galloping right, holding spear couched,
A (?) left above, KIBYPAT(ΩN) below

Kibyra, also known as Cibyra Magna, was the principal city of the Cibyratis region. This confederation of towns and villages from the area of Pisidia was created in the 2nd second century BC. Its core was formed by four cities - Kibyra, Bubon, Balubura, and Oenoanda, known collectively as Tetrapolis. In this political entity, Kibyra had two votes, and the remaining cities - one vote each. As the most influential member of the federation, Kibyra could muster 30.000 infantry and 2.000 horse riders. The federation had a constitution and was governed by tyrants who demonstrated moderate political views. Moagetes, the son of Pancrates, was the last tyrant of Kibyra. Roman general, Lucius Licinius Murena, put an end to the federation in 83 BC, during the Second Mithridatic War. The territory of the federation was then divided, and the city Kibyra was attached to Phrygia.

BMC- ; SNG.Copenhagen- ; SNG.von Aulock- ; McClean- ;
Weber collection- ; SNG.München- ; SNG.Tübingen- RRR
Seems to be unpublished in the important reference literature. Extremely rare.
Wonderful portrait. Dark patina.
vf/xf à vf

weight 6,08gr. ; bronze Ø 18mm.

obv. Laureate head of Marcellus right MAP - KEΛΛOC
rev. Eagle standing left on altar  ΚIBY - PAIΩN

The figure on the obverse likely portrays Titus Clodius Eprius Marcellus, legate of Lycia (D. Erkelenz, ″Das Portät des Statthalters in der Lokalprägung der Römischen Provinzen,″ RSN 81 [2002], p. 87, 27). Born in Capua of humble origins, Eprius Marcellus rose through the political ranks by ingratiating himself with various emperors. He held the consulship twice and is best known today for his prosecution of Thrasea Paetus, a critic of the emperor Nero. In AD 79, Marcellus committed suicide after being found guilty of participating in a plot against Vespasian.

SNG von Aulock 8397 ("time of Tiberius") ; Weber collection 7060 ; 
Imhoof-Blumer 257 (KM 27 and pl. VIII, 14) ; SNG Leypold 1608 ;
RPC I 2890 ;Triton XI, lot 494 (vf  4.000 USD + 15%) RR
Attractive dark patina. Very rare historical coin.
vf-

weight 4,73gr. ; bronze Ø 18mm.

obv. Diademed head of Aphrodite (or Queen Laodice right,
hair in a bun.
rev. Aphrodite (or Queen Laodice) standing left, holding dove.
Rose on stalk in left field, ΛAOΔIKEΩN to right

Laodicea is situated on the long spur of a hill between the narrow valleys of the small rivers Asopus and Caprus, which discharge their waters into the Lycus. The town was originally called Diospolis, "City of Zeus", and afterwards Rhodas. Laodicea, the building of which is ascribed to Antiochus II Theos in 261-253 BC in honor of his wife Laodice, was probably founded on the site of the older town.

BMC 27 ; SNG.von Aulock- - SNG.Copenhagen- ; SNG.München- ; 
SNG.Tübingen 4120 ; cf. McClean 8826 ; Weber collection 7127 ;
Mionnet Supp. VII, 416 ; Hoover HGC.740 R
Attractive coin with dark patina. Rare.
vf

weight 12,51gr. ; silver Ø 27mm.

obv. Cista mystica with half-open lid from which a serpent emerges left;
the whole within wreath of ivy-leaves and berries
rev. Two coiled serpents with heads erected; between then a bow-case,
ornamented with floral scroll like an aplustre, ΛAO on left,
AΠOΛΛANOY ΠYΡONOC above, winged caduceus to right

Unpublished with this magistrate. Coin of the highest rarity.

BMC- ; SNG.von Aulock- - SNG.Copenhagen- ; SNG.München- ;
SNG.Tübingen- ; McClean- ; Weber collection- RRRR
vf

weight 3,48gr. ; bronze Ø 16mm.

obv. Bust of Athena with Corinthian helmet right  ΛAOΔIKEΩN
rev. Niké walking left, holding wreath and palmbranch ΔIAKOP ΔIOKOYPIΔOY

BMC 77 ; SNG.Copenhagen 521 ; RPC.1293 R
vf-/vf

weight 1,59gr. ; bronze Ø 11mm.

obv. Laureate head of Zeus right
rev. Club draped with lion’s skin, ΠEΛTH on left, NΩN on right, ME below

BMC 7 ; SNG.Copenhagen- ; SNG.von Aulock- ; SNG.München- ;
SNG.Tübingen- ; Weber collection- ; Lindgren collection- ; McClean- ;
Imhoof-Blumer pag.283, no.6 ; Winterthur- ; SNG.Pfälzer- ; Sear 5169 RR
vf-

weight 3,80gr. ; bronze Ø 18mm.

obv. Draped bust of Senate right ΙЄΡΑ ϹΥΝΚΛ - ΗΤΟϹ
rev. Incusum of obverse

This town was situated near the sources of the river Macestos, and close to Ancyra, in the district called Abbaïtis in Western Phrygia. From its history nothing is known. At the site (near modern Simav, Kütahya Province, Turkey) there are a few inscriptions but no ruins.

Normally the reverse shows a standing Dionysos, but in this
case it shows the incuse of the obverse. Very rare as such.

BMC 7 ; SNG.Copenhagen- ; cf. SNG.von Aulock 3964 ; 
McClean- ;Weber collection 7178 ; SNG.München- ; SNG.Tübingen- ;
RPC online III, 2526 RR
f/vf