1.1.1.5 Asia Minor

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Asia Minor

The East

Coins were invented on the western coast of Asia Minor (now Turkey) in the 7th century bc. Persia later annexed much of this area, but many coastal cities remained free, and continued to strike silver and electrum coins. When Alexander the Great conquered Persia, his imperial coins replaced most local issues.

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After Alexander's death, coins of his successors were current until Rome began to take control. Then a new series of civic silver issues began, which was gradually replaced by the Roman Imperial coinage. Bronze coinage continued into the Imperial period (see Roman Provincial coins).

G3630 3438 Pontos, Amaseia: AE 22 $100.00 Obv. -- Helmeted hd. of young Ares r. Rev. Sword in sheath 8.00 g Sear 3630: BMC 1. nearly EF	G3788 2751 Bithynia, Herakleia Pontika: AE 16 $150.00 Obv. -- Hd. of young Herakles r. in lion skin Rev. Lion springing r. 3.25 g Sear G3788: v. Aulock 368v. ex Brian Kritt coll. nearly EF, nice contrasting patina
G3861 2763 Mysia, Kyzikos: AE 18 $295.00 Obv. -- Hd. of Kore Soteira r. in sakkos Rev. Tripod over tunny 4.18 g Sear G3861: SNGC 62; ex Brian Kritt coll. superb EF	*G3947 3268 Mysia, Pergamon: AR 30 Cistophoros $135.00** Obv. -- Serpent issuing from cista mystica within wreath Rev. -- Two snakes entwined about bowcase 12.65 g Sear 3947v: BMC 14.65v, SNGC 326 some die wear, obv. spot, oth. nice EF
G3976 3439 Mysia, Pergamon: AE 24 $95.00 Obv. Laur. hd. of Asklepios r. Rev. Eagle stg. l. on thunderbolt 7.68 g Sear 3976: BMC 149. good VF	G4004 1440 Troas, Abydos: AR 9 Obol $200.00 Obv. -- Eagle stg. l., wings closed Rev. -- Gorgoneion 0.61 g Sear G4004; SNGC 5 obv. sl. o/c, oth. VF, toned
*G4098 1922 Troas, Gergis: AE 10 $75.00** Obv. -- Hd. of Herophile facing Rev. -- Sphinx seated l. 0.81 g Sear 4098v; BMC 4. VF	G4169 3429 Aiolis, Aigai: AE 16 $100.00 Obv. -- Helmeted hd. of Athena r. Rev. Nike stg. l. 3.95 g Sear 4169; v. Aulock 1598 good VF
*G4174 1183 Aiolis, Kyme: AR 8 Hemiobol $100.00** Obv. -- Eagle's hd. l. Rev. Incuse square, "mill-sail" pattern 0.33 g Sear 4174v; SNGC 31 VF, dark tone. Rare A masterpiece of engraving in miniature.	G4193 2754 Aiolis, Kyme: AE 16 $150.00 Obv. -- Bust of Artemis r. with bow & quiver Rev. One handled vase 3.94 g Sear 4193: BMC 87; ex Brian Kritt coll. aEF, beautiful contrasting green patina
G4223 3426 Aiolis, Myrina: AE 13 $65.00 Obv. -- Rad. hd. of Apollo r. Rev. MY PI Amphora 1.79 g Sear 4223: BMC 1. good VF	*G4394 3267 Ionia, Ephesos: AR 30 Cistophoros $135.00** Obv. -- Serpent issuing from cista mystica within wreath Rev. -- Two snakes entwined about bowcase 12.56 g Sear G4394v: BMC 14.65v, SNGC 326 some die wear, oth. nice EF
*G4403 3424 Ionia, Ephesos: AE 13 $105.00** Obv. Bee Rev. Unclear legend. Stag kneeling l. 2.08 g Sear G4403v: BMC 66v good VF	G4539 2738 Ionia, Phokaia: AE 20 $100.00 Obv. -- Hd. of Hermes r. wearing petasos Rev. Forepart of griffin r. 3.44 g Sear G4539: BMC 107. Ex Brian Kritt collection oblong flan, oth. gVF, green patina. Rare
G5092 2482 Rhodian Peraia: AR 15 Drachm $425.00 Obv. -- Facing hd. of Helios turned slightly r. Rev. Rose w.bud on r. 2.68 g Sear 5092: Sitichoro hoard, 1968. nearly Mint State	G5436 2627 Side: AR 29 Tetradrachm $495.00 Obv. -- Hd. of Athena r. in Corinthian helmet Rev. Nike adv. l. 16.15 g Sear 5436; BMC 38ff. gVF
G5436 2628 Side: AR 29 Tetradrachm $495.00 Obv. -- Hd. of Athena r. in Corinthian helmet Rev. Nike adv. l. 16.32 g Sear 5436; BMC 38ff. graffiti above helmet, oth. gVF in nice style	*G5489 3423 Selge: AE 16 $105.00** Obv. -- Hd. of Herakles l., club before, in lion skin? Rev. Forepart of stag r. 3.22 g Sear 5489v; BMC 38v. nearly VF. Unpublished, probably unique with left facing bust.
*G5504 3392 Lycaonia, Laranda: AR obol $100.00** Obv. -- Facing head of Herakles, club over shoulder Rev. -- Forepart of a wolf right; star above 0.56 g Sear G5504v: Gokturk 68 good VF, rare	*G5639 2645 Tarsos, Pharnabazos: AR 20 Stater $400.00** Obv. -- Hd. of Arethusa 3/4 facing to l. Rev. Bearded hd. of Ares l. in helmet 10.47g Sear G5639v: BMC 16 ff F/VF
G5646 2725 Tarsos, Datames: AR 25 Stater $750.00 Obv. 'BLTRZ' in Aramaic, Baaltars seated right Rev. 'TRDMW'(Datames) in Aramaic, Ana, nude, and Datames standing facing each other 10.10g Sear G5646: SNG Levante 83; SNG France 291 EF	G5650 3287 Tarsos, Mazaios: AR 22 Stater $895.00 Obv. 'BLTRZ' in Aramaic, Baaltars seated right Rev. Aramaic legend "Mazdai" Lion bringing down bull to left 11.06g Sear G5650: SNG Levante 106; SNG France 335 uneven toning, oth. FDC

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