LOT 2593
Ancient Greek Coins - Attica - Athens - Owl AR Tetradrachm Circa 420 B.C.
Obv: helmeted head of Athena right, full eye, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with three laurel leaves and vine scroll. Rev: AQE to right of owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig with two leaves and one berry, and crescent moon behind, all within incuse square. Extremely fine.(17.16 grams.).
ProvenanceProperty of a North London gentleman.
LiteratureKroll 8; HGC 1597; SNG Copenhagen 31-40.
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LOT 2593
Ancient Greek Coins - Attica - Athens - Owl AR Tetradrachm
Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
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Ancient Greek Coins - Euboea - Histiaia - AR Group [2] Circa 171 B.C.-168 A.D.
Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Obvs: profile bust. Revs: female figure reclining on prow. 3.32 grams total.
Very fine.
Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Ancient Greek Coins - Egypt - Ptolemy VI - Isis Bronze 163-145 B.C.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Second reign. Obv: head of Isis right, wearing wreath of grain ears, hair in long formal curls down her neck. Rev: BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOY legend with eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread; PA monogram in left field. 16.68 grams.
Very fine.
Property of a North London gentleman. -
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Ancient Greek Coins - Egypt - Ptolemy - Eagle Bronzes [3] 1st century B.C.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Group comprising; mixed issues; eagle and double eagle reverses. 185 grams total.
Near very fine.
Acquired Canterbury Auction Galleries, 2022. Property of a Kent gentleman.
