Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History, Stamps & Coins

Head to right / Hieroglyphic inscription. 10.60gr, 20mm, 3h.

Condition as seen.

From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

ABPA-CAΞ, star-in-crescent / IAⲰ, Abrasax facing, with the head of a rooster and snakes for legs, holding whip in his right hand and shield in his left. Leu Web Auction 12, 1009; Leu Web Auction 17, 2115-6. 2.45gr, 17mm, 12h.

Condition as seen. Pierced.

Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.

Modelled in the round with anatomical detailing, undercut between legs and stomach; feet forming a wedge-shaped panel. 24.6gr, 22mm.



Private collection of Contessa L.J., since the 1980s. Private collection, acquired in 2001. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate no.12898-241690.

Engraved in outline (and inlaid with silver) large cross between Γᴑ Γ; all beneath arch supported by two columns / Blank. Bendall 67. 80gr, 32mm x 10mm.

Condition as seen. Square commercial weight with edge of three tiers.

Private collection, Switzerland, 1990s. European private collection, acquired in 2001.

Engraved in outline (and inlaid with silver) large cross between Γᴑ B; all within wreath / Blank. Bendall, Byzantine Weights 71. 53.20gr, 31mm.

Condition as seen.

Acquired in 1993. Private collection, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.

Diademed and draped facing busts of Honorius, on the left, and Theodosius II, on the right; between them above, cross / Blank. Bendall -; CPAI -; Pondera Online 4232 var. (cross above right smaller bust). 4.36gr, 15mm.

Condition as seen. Bronze weight covered with repoussé brass leaf. Very rare.

Ex D.F.G., Numismatica Monacencies, Munich, Germany.

Radiate male head to right / Kerykeion between two grain ears and two poppies; L HI (date) across upper fields. 0.97gr, 17mm, 12h.

Condition as seen. Edge chipped.

Acquired in the 1994. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.

Youth astride fish (or dolphin) to right, holding uncertain object / Blank. 2.78gr, 13mm.

Condition as seen.

From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Stag running to right / Blank. 3.47gr, 16mm.

Condition as seen.

From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Helmeted female bust to left / Blank. 9.65gr, 18mm, 12h.

Condition as seen.

Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.

Two standing figures holding long cross between; uncertain inscription around / Two standing figures holding long cross between. 13.09gr, 20mm, 7h.

Condition as seen.

From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

Cruciform design (cross?) within circle / Blank. 3.65gr, 13mm, 12h.

Condition as seen.

Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.