KUENKER AUCTION SALES 434-435

The first part of the Sayar Collection, featuring coins from the southern Turkish regions of Lycia, Pamphylia and Cilicia, was auctioned off on 14 March 2024. Now, the second part containing all other regions is being offered at eLive Premium Auction 434. The auction presents more than 850 lots, mainly from the eastern Mediterranean. As well as the expected coins from Asia Minor, the collector was interested in the entire Greek cultural region, which is why the spectrum of the Sayar Collection spans from Gaul to Egypt. The focus is on cities of Asia Minor. Those who enjoy travelling through Asia Minor will recognize many familiar names in the auction catalog.

Estimates start at 10 euros. Numerous interesting bronze coins are available in the low double-digit range. In addition, many pieces have been grouped together in sensible multiple lots.

No. 8095: Ptolemaios Keraunos (Macedon). Stater after the Lysimachos type, 281-279, Lysimacheia. Very rare. From the Kaya Sayar Collection. Very fine to extremely fine. Estimate: 10,000 euros

No. 8157: Herakleia Pontika (Bithynia). Satyros, 352-345. Didrachm. Very rare. From the collections of Consul Eduard Friedrich Weber, Hirsch auction XXI (1908), No. 2334, and Kaya Sayar. Very fine. Estimate: 1,000 euros

No. 8323: Ilion (Troad). Drachm, 350-340. Rev. Archaic cult image of Athena Ilias. Very rare. From the Kaya Sayar Collection. Very fine. Estimate: 400 euros

No. 8504: Milet (Ionia). Drachm, 125-115. Rev. Homer sitting to the left. Very rare. From Aufhäuser auction 12 (1996), 212, and the Kaya Sayar Collection. Obv. very fine +. Rev. very fine. Estimate: 750 euros

No. 8834: Seleukos II (Syria). Tetradrachm, Teos(?). Extremely rare. Probably unique. From Ars Classica auction XV (1930), No. 1065, and the Kaya Sayar Collection. About extremely fine. Estimate: 1,000 euros

Anyone who has ever dealt with coins of the Gallic Empire or the Trier Mint, will be familiar with the name of Dr. Carl Friedrich Zschucke. After all, he is the author of many important works on these two mints.

Let us remember: Prior to the publication of the new edition of the RIC on the Gallic Empire in 2024, the RIC from 1933 was the only important reference work on this subject. Of course, it did not take into account the numerous new research findings and hoards. This was the situation, when Dr. Carl Friedrich Zschucke, a doctor of medicine by profession, and born in Cologne, developed a particular interest in these very coins. He collected them with great enthusiasm and quickly realized that he knew much more about them than coin dealers could learn from the RIC. This enabled him to purchase great rarities at reasonable prices until he decided to publish his own research. In 1993, "Die römische Münzstätte Köln" (The Roman Mint in Cologne) was published, followed by "Die Römische Münzstätte in Trier" (The Roman Mint in Trier), a book that went through three editions – an absolute exception for a numismatic publication. And these were just his initial works.

Zschucke's knowledge of Cologne and Trier numismatics of the Roman era is reflected by his collection, which will be on offer at Künker's eLive Premium Auction on 18 November 2025. Connoisseurs will discover a wealth of highly rare coins whose rarity is not immediately apparent. This collection and its catalog are an absolute must for special collectors from around the world.

No. 9261: Pacatianus, 248-249. Antoninianus, Viminacium. Very rare. From the Zschucke Collection. Fine. Estimate: 1,000 euros

No. 9343: Saloninus, 260. Antoninianus, Cologne. Very rare. From the Zschucke Collection. Obv. very fine +. Rev. very fine. Estimate: 1,500 euros

No. 9364: Postumus. Antoninianus, Cologne, 267. Very rare. From the Zschucke Collection. Obv. very fine. Rev. extremely fine. Estimate: 1,500 euros. Minted to celebrate the opening of the Cologne mint. The reverse legend can be deciphered as Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium. It is therefore the first time the city was mentioned on a coin.

No. 9374: Tetricus I, 271-274. Antoninianus, Cologne, 271. Extremely rare, probably unique. From the Zschucke Collection. Very fine. Estimate: 1,000 euros. Although the RIC2 does not locate any coinage in Cologne, there can be no doubt that this issue was minted in Cologne, as the abbreviation CA must be interpreted as Colonia Agrippinensium.

No. 9435: Maximianus I, 285-305. Antoninianus, Trier, 293/4. Extremely rare. From the Zschucke Collection. Very fine. Estimate: 500 euros. Antoniniani from Trier featuring helmeted busts are highly rare. This form of military representation was reserved for the two Augusti Diocletian and Maximian.

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