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LOT 2762
Group of Ten [10] AE Greek and Roman Coins. 2nd century BC-4th century AD.
Various rulers and cities. Very Fine.(37.04gr total.). [10]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
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Sicily, Katane ΑΕ 25mm. Circa 210-200 BC.
Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £25
Janiform head of Serapis wearing kalathos, monograms flanking / [ΚΑΤΑ]-ΝΑΙ-Ω[Ν], Demeter standing to left, holding grain ears and torch. CNS III, 14; HGC 2, 619. 9.42gr, 26mm, 8h.
Near Very Fine.
Ex West Country, UK, collection. -
Skythia, Olbia Cast AE Dolphin. Circa 500-450/25 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Dolphin / Dolphin. SNG Stancomb 334-337; SNG BM Black Sea 359-367. 1.71gr, 30mm x 10mm.
Good Very Fine.
From a private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. From Westminster collection, central London, UK.
The method of casting this unique type of coin was adopted by the Gallic Celts who originally came from this region. Dolphins were generally struck in the form of a "tree" attached to the tail, although some examples appear to have been cast individually. -
Kings of Parthia. Phraates III AR Drachm. 70/69-58/7 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Ekbatana mint. Struck circa 62 BC. Diademed facing bust, wearing necklace with medallion / BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOV APΣ-AKOV ΘΕOΠATOPOΣ EVEPΓETOV EΠIΦANOVΣ ΦIΛEΛΛHNOΣ, archer seated to right on throne, holding bow; monogram of ΑΓ beneath bow. Sellwood 35.1 var. (Darius?); Sunrise 326; Shore -. 4.02gr, 20mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
