Lot # 226 - Greek Asia. Persia, Achaemenid Empire. Time of Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, c. 420-375 BC. AR Siglos. Obv. Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow. Rev. Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb; cf. BMC Arabia pl. XXV, 15; Sunrise 29. AR. 5.42 g. 21.5 mm. Cabinet tone. About VF.

Lot # 227 - Greek Asia. Persia, Achaemenid Empire. Darios II-Artaxerxes III (c. 420-340 BC). AR Siglos. Obv. King in running-kneeling stance right, holding dagger and bow. Rev. Incuse punch. Carradice Type IV; BMC Arabia pl. XXVII, 10; Sunrise -. AR. 5.73 g. 16 mm. Rare type with symbol on reverse. VF.

Lot # 228 - Greek Asia. Parthia. Artabanos I (Arsakes II, 211-185 BC). AR Drachm, Rhagai-Arsakeia mint (?). Obv. Bust left, wearing bashlyk and earring. Rev. APΣAKOY. Archer seated right on throne, holding bow; to right, eagle standing facing, head left. Sunrise 243; Sellwood 6.1. AR. 4.14 g. 17.5 mm. R. Early Parthian drachm; some deposits. VF.

Lot # 229 - Greek Asia. Baktria, Indo-Greek Kingdoms. Antimachos II (174-165 BC). AR Drachm. Obv. King on horseback prancing right. Rev. Nike standing left, holding wreath and fillet; to left, monogram. Bopearachchi 1F; HGC 12 124; SNG ANS 414-423. AR. 2.16 g. 16.5 mm. Metal-flaws and roughness, otherwise. VF.

Lot # 230 - Greek Asia. Baktria, Indo-Greek Kingdoms. Eukratides (171-135 BC). AR Obol. Obv. Diademed and draped bust right, wearing crested helmet helmet adorned with bull’s horn and ear. Rev. Caps of the Dioskouroi, each with palm frond; monogram below. Bopearachchi 9C; HGC 12 139. AR. 0.49 g. 10 mm. Porous. VF.

Lot # 231 - Greek Asia. Baktria, Indo-Greek Kingdoms. Hermaios Soter (c. 105-90 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Posthumous issue struck by Indo-Skythians, c. 50-5 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. Zeus seated slightly left, raising hand and holding sceptre; monogram to left and right. Senior 26aT.1; Bopearachchi 10I; HGC 12 301. AR. 9.49 g. 25.5 mm. Dark tone; scratch on obverse. VF/Good VF.

Lot # 232 - Indo-Skythians. Azes I (58-35 BC). AR Tetradrachm, 58-12 BC. Obv. King on horseback right, holding whip and spear. Rev. Athena Alkidemos standing left; to left, monogram. Senior 90.21T. AR. 9.27 g. 27 mm. Dark tone; graffiti. VF.

Lot # 233 - Greek Asia. Kushan. Kujula Kadphises (50-90 AD). AR Obol, 'Heraus' type, uncertain mint in Tajikistan. Obv. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. HIAOY KOΠΠANOY. 'Heraios' standing right. Mitchiner 2840-2843. AR. 0.48 g. 11 mm. VF.

Lot # 234 - Greek Asia. Kushan. Vima Takto 'Soter Megas' (ca. 80-90 AD). AE Tetradrachm. Obv. Bust of Miiro right, seven rays emanating from head, wearing diadem with ribbons to left, and cloak, filleted arrow in raised right hand; tamgha with crossbar and three prongs to left, dotted border. Rev. ΒΑCΙΛΕΥC ΒΑCΙΛΕΩΝ CΩΤΗΡ ΜΕΓΑC, king on horseback right, wearing soft Iranian cap with long diadem ribbons, nomad jacket, and trousers, pickaxe in raised right hand; tamgha with three prongs and crossbar to lower right. ANS Kushan 177-204; Mitchiner 2928-2963. AE. 8.32 g. 21 mm. This coin type is based on the Attic standard copper didrachm or its reduced Indian standard tetradrachm counterpart. It circulated widely across Bactria, the Kabul Valley, Gandhara, and the Punjab region, and was most likely struck in Begram. About EF.

Lot # 235 - Indo-Skythians. Bhadramukhas. AR Drachm, 2nd-3rd cent. AD. Obv. Head right, wearing close-fitting cap. Rev. Triple-peaked mountain flanked by stars. Mitchiner 2685-2813. AR. 2.12 g. 14 mm. Good VF.

Lot # 236 - India. Mauryan Empire (340-181 BC). Karshapana. AR. 2.82 g. 15 mm. EF.

Lot # 237 - India. Shahis (Shahiyas). Samanta Deva (c. 850-1000). Jital, Kabul mint. Obv. SRI SAMANTA DEVA ('Lord Samanta Deva' in Nagari) Zebu recumbent to left with symbol on rump; in field to left, star above pellet. Rev. Rider facing on horseback to right, holding banner in his left hand; in field to left, Nagari letter. AR. 3.29 g. 18 mm. VF.

Lot # 238 - Chingiz (Gengis) Khan (602-624 a.H. / 1206-1227 d.C.). AE Jital, citing Chingiz as 'al-Khaqan al-Adil al-Azam ('Khan of Khans, the Just, the Supreme' in Arabic) and the Abbasid caliph al-Nasir li-Din Allah (1180-1225), Mongol military base around or in Ghazna. AE. 4.22 g. 20 mm. Good VF. This coin type was issued during the Mongol pursuit of Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu, the final ruler of the Khwarezmian dynasty, as he fled toward the Indus River. In the spring of 1221, Jalal suffered a major defeat at the Battle of the Indus, but to Genghis Khan’s frustration, he managed to escape into India. He continued to trouble the Mongols until his assassination by an unknown Kurd in the mountains near Mayyafarikin in 1231.

Lot # 239 - Greek Asia. Persis. Uncertain king (1st cent. BC - 1st cent. AD). AR Hemidrachm. Obv. Diademed bust left, wearing tiara. Rev. Large diadem. Alram 619. AR. 1.48 g. 12 mm. VF.

Lot # 240 - Persis. Napād (Kapat) (1st century AD). AR Obol. Obv. Bearded bust left, wearing diadem and tiara. Rev. Bearded bust left, wearing diadem. AR. 0.5 g. 9.5 mm. About VF/VF.

Lot # 241 - Persis. Uncertain king. AR Obol. Obv. Bearded bust left, wearing diadem and tiara. Rev. Bearded bust left, wearing diadem. AR. 0.39 g. 10 mm. VF.

Lot # 242 - Greek Asia. Arabia Felix. Saba’. AR Unit, 1st century BC - 1st century AD. Imitating Athens coinage. Obv. Laureate male head right within wreath. Rev. Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora. CAF 1.11i; Huth 279; HGC 10 724. AR. 5.31 g. 27 mm. Die shift on obverse. Excellent example for type. Good VF/about EF.

Lot # 243 - Greek Asia. Arabia, Himyarites. AR Siglos. Time of Augustus, c. 24 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Augustus right within wreath; behind, monogram. Rev. Owl standing right on amphora; monograms flanking. Arabia Felix pl. XLIV, 29; RPC I 4994. AR. 2.82 g. 19.5 mm. Toned. Good VF.

Lot # 244 - Greek Asia. Arabia, Himyarites. AR Unit or Denarius, c. 2nd-3rd century AD. Obv. Diademed male head left; symbols on either side. Rev. 'Bucranium' (antelope head); monogram and open curved sign on either side. SNG ANS 1531-1548. AR. 3.19 g. 17.5 mm. Toned. Good VF.

Lot # 245 - Greek Asia. Arabia, Himyarites. Amdan Bayyin (c. 50-150 AD). AR Scyphate Quinarius. RYDN Royal Series. Obv. Head right within circular torque ending in serpent’s head at top; behind, monogram. Rev. MDN BYN around. Small head right; before, 'sceptre' symbol; in exergue, RYDN. Munro-Hay 3.4i, app. 1, pl. 4, 6.1; SNG ANS 1595-1601 var. (no serpent head). AR. 1.22 g. 13 mm. About EF.

Lot # 246 - Sasanian Kings. Shapur I (241-272 AD). AR Drachm. Mint I ('Ctesiphon'). Obv. Bust right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and earflaps. Rev. Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns. SNS type IIc; Göbl I/1. AR. 3.95 g. 28 mm. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 247 - Sasanian Kings. Shapur I (241-272 AD.). AR Drachm. Mint style E/a. Obv. Right profile of Shapur I on frontal bust; crown with three mural elements; covered korymbos. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants. SNS 1 type IIc/1a; Göbl I/1. AR. 3.97 g. 23.5 mm. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 248 - Sasanian Kings. Shapur II (309-379 AD). AR Drachm. Mint I (Ctesiphon). Obv. Right profile of Shapur II on frontal bust; crown with three mural elements and covered korymbos. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants. SNS 3 type Ib1/3a; Göbl Ia/6a. AR. 3.21 g. 25 mm. Graffito in field on obverse. VF/About VF.

Lot # 249 - Sasanian Kings. Shapur II (309-379 AD). AR Drachm. Mint IX (Kabul). Obv. Right profile of Shapur II on frontal bust; crown with three mural elements and covered korymbos. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants. SNS 3 type Ib1/3a; Göbl Ia/6a. AR. 4.04 g. 27 mm. Tiny hole. About VF.

Lot # 250 - Sasanian Kings. Shapur III (383-388). AR Drachm. Obv. Bust right wearing flat-topped crown with korymbos. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants; facing bust of Ahura Mazda in flames. SNS III Ib1/1b. AR. 4.12 g. 27 mm. Iridescent patina. About EF.

Lot # 251 - Sasanian Kings. Varhran IV (388-399). AR Drachm. BBA mint. Obv. Right profile of Varhran IV right on frontal bust; crown with mural element and two staggered wings; covered korymbos. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants. Mint name on left of altar flames. SNS 3 type Id2/3a; Göbl I/3. AR. 4.05 g. 23.5 mm. About VF/VF.

Lot # 252 - Sasanian Kings. Yazdgard I (399-420). AR Drachm. Obv. Bust of the king right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos. Rev. Fire-altar flanked by two priests. SNS III Ib1/1a. AR. 4.1 g. 27 mm. Toned. About EF.

Lot # 253 - Sasanian Kings. Peroz (457-483). AR Drachm. WH mint. Obv. Bust of Peroz right, wearing winged crown and covered korymbos. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants. SNS 3 type IIIa/1e, Göbl type III/3. AR. 4.1 g. 28 mm. Good EF.

Lot # 254 - Sasanian Kings. Zamasp (497-499 AD). Ar Drachm. DA mint, year 1. Obv. Right profile of Zamasp on fontal bust; crown with two mural elements; crescent between two dots; crescent, above covered korymbos; to the right small bust to the left, holding in left hand diadem ribbon with short ends. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants. SNS 3 type Ia/1a, Göbl I/1. AR. 4.14 g. 27 mm. EF.

Lot # 255 - Sasanian Kings. Kavad I, 2nd reign (499-531). AR Drachm. ART mint. Obv. Bust right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, two ribbons, and korymbos set on crescent, ribbons and crescents on shoulders; star to left and right. Rev. Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Göbl III/2; SNS III type Ic/1a. AR. 3.76 g. 29.5 mm. Toned. About EF.

Lot # 256 - Sasanian Kings. Kavad I, 2nd reign (499-531). AR Drachm. 'HL' mint, year '21'. Obv. Bust of Kavad I right, crown with two mural elements, crescent above forehead; crescent, above covered korymbos. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants. SNS 3 type Ib/1a; Göbl II/1. AR. 3.91 g. 28 mm. Imitation. Blundered style on obverse. Inverted and partially blundered year and mint name on reverse. VF/Good VF.

Lot # 257 - Sasanian Kings. Khusro I (531-578). AR Drachm. AYLAN mint, year 9. Obv. Right profile of Khusro I on frontal bust; crown with two mural elements and covered korymbos. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants. Göbl II/2. AR. 4.07 g. 29 mm. VF.

Lot # 258 - Sasanian Kings. Hormazd IV (579-590 AD). AR Drachm, dated year 11 (589/90 AD). BYSH (Bishapur) mint. Obv. Crowned bust right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos. Rev. Fire altar flanked by attendants. Göbl type I/1. AR. 3.72 g. 32.5 mm. Iridescent patina with bluish tone. About EF.

Lot # 259 - Sasanian Kings. Khusro II (591-628). AR Drachm. WYHC mint, year 5. Obv. Right profile of Khusro II on frontal bust, wearing winged crown. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants. Göbl II/2. AR. 4.03 g. 32 mm. About EF.

Lot # 260 - Sasanian Kings. Khusro II (591-628). AR Drachm. GD mint, year 9. Obv. Right profile of Khusro II on frontal bust, wearing winged crown. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants. Göbl II/2. AR. 4.05 g. 32.5 mm. For the same die compare https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=32947. VF.

Lot # 261 - Sasanian Kings. Khusro II (591-628). AR Drachm. YZ mint, year 35. Obv. Right profile of Khusro II on frontal bust, wearing winged crown. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants. Göbl II/3. AR. 4.11 g. 33 mm. EF.

Lot # 262 - Greek Asia. The Abbasid Caliphate. Umar ibn al-'Ala AH 155-165 (771-782 AD). AR Hemidrachm. Tabaristan mint. PYE 124 / AH 159 / 775/6AD. Obv. Crowned and draped Sasanian-style bust to right; before head Caliph name. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants. Album 55. SICA I, 407. Walker, Arab-Sassanian, 263. AR. 2.04 g. 24.5 mm. EF.

Lot # 263 - The Abbasid Caliphate. Al Saffah (132-137 H / 749-754 AD). AR Dirham, 136 H, al Kufa. Album 211/213/1. AR. 2.9 g. 25 mm. VF/EF.

Lot # 264 - The Abbasid Caliphate. Al Mansur (136-158 H / 754-775 AD). AR Dirham, 158 H, Medinat al-Salam (Bagdad). Album 213.1. AR. 2.86 g. 25 mm. About UNC.

Lot # 265 - The Abbasid Caliphate. Harun al-Rashid (170-193 H / 786-809 d.C.). AR Dirham, 188H, al-Mohamadiya (Teheran). Album 219. AR. 2.82 g. 25 mm. VF. The reign of arun-al Rashid was the model for the famous Middle Eastern epic, The Book of One Thousand and One Nights.