| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 1600 Price realized: 1,700 CHF (Approx. 1,932 USD / 1,795 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: KINGS OF ARMENIA MINOR. Aristobulus, 54-71/2. Oktachalkon (Bronze, 25 mm, 14.40 g), with Nero (54-68). Chalcis (?), RY 13 = 66/7. BACIΛEΩC APICTOBOYΛOY ET IΓ Diademed and draped bust of Aristobulus to left. Rev. NEPΩ/NI KΛAY/ΔIΩ KAIΣA/PI / ΣEBAΣTΩ / ΓEPMANI/KΩ within laurel wreath. Kovacs 299. RPC I 3839 corr. (date). A well struck example with a clear portrait. Repatinated and with a small flan fault on the reverse, otherwise, very fine. From a European collection, formed before 2005. Aristobulus is certainly among the most fascinating of the numerous 1st-century Roman client kings. Born the son of Herod of Chalcis and the great-grandson of Herod the Great, and appointed by Nero as King of Armenia Minor in 54, his life is closely intertwined with Roman, Jewish and Armenian history. He is, however, best known for marrying the infamous Jewish princess Salome in 34. Starting price: 500 CHF |  |
