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[King John]

Moneta del regno di Scizia coniata dal re Eminakos, altro re noto solo dalle sue monete.   Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH > Auction 119	Auction date: 12 December 2024
Lot number: 29 Price realized: Unsold
Lot description: SCYTHIA. Skythische Dynastie. Eminakos. Stater (10,63 g), ca. 450-425 v. Chr. Av.: EMINAKO, Herakles im Löwenfell mit Bogen n.r. Rv.: Vierspeichiges Rad, umgeben von vier Delfinen, alles in flachem Quadratum Incusum. Traité IV, 1771, Rosen 147, SNG BM Black Sea 358. Stellenweise leichte Reinigungsspuren. Attraktives, sehr seltenes Exemplar von feinem Stil mit hübscher, dunkler Tönung. Im NGC-Slab (AU. Strike: 5/5, surface: 2/5. Fine Style). RR vzgl. Starting price: 22000 EUR

[King John]

Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Herakles Auction 2	Auction date: 3 March 2025
Lot number: 34 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction
Lot description: Greek Islands off Caria. Kos. ΛΑΚΩΝ (Lakon), magistrate circa 380-350 BC. Tetradrachm AR 24 mm, 15,14 g Bearded head of Herakles to left, wearing lion's skin headdress / ΚΩΙΟΝ/ ΛΑΚΩΝ, crab with club below; all within square border of dots. Good Very Fine HGC 6, 1301. During the Hellenistic era, the island of Kos reached the height of its prosperity, largely due to its strategic alliance with the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt. The Ptolemies valued Kos for its advantageous port, which served as a key naval base in the Aegean Sea, strengthening both military and trade networks. This alliance not only enhanced the island's economic standing but also significantly influenced its cultural development. Kos became an important center of learning, functioning as a provincial extension of the Museum of Alexandria, the most renowned scholarly institution of the ancient world. It also became a preferred destination for the education of Ptolemaic princes, further enriching its intellectual and cultural landscape. Kos was home to several prominent historical figures, such as the famed physician Hippokrates, regarded as the "Father of Medicine," the celebrated painter Apelles, the elegiac poet Philitas, and possibly the pastoral poet Theokritos. This distinguished roster of residents highlights the island's role as a hub of artistic and intellectual activity. The Hellenistic tetradrachms of Kos reflect the island's wealth and artistic excellence. When not affected by poor striking or corrosion-a common issue for ancient coinage-these coins display remarkable elegance. The obverse typically features the head of Herakles, rendered with refined artistry that echoes the style of Ptolemy I's Alexandrine issues and even earlier works like the tetradrachms of Kamarina. Herakles is depicted with his iconic lion skin headdress, symbolizing strength and heroism. On the reverse, the coin usually shows a crab alongside Herakles' bowcase. The crab holds particular significance in local Koan mythology, where it was considered an ally of Herakles, though the exact story behind this association remains unclear. This unique symbol not only distinguished Koan coinage but also reinforced the island's cultural identity. Well-preserved examples of these coins, especially those that are perfectly centered and struck from fresh dies on broad, high-quality silver flans, stand out as some of the most aesthetically pleasing and historically significant relics of Kos's Hellenistic coinage. Starting price: 4000 EUR

[torpedo]

Bellissima moneta.