LOT 2401
Ancient Greek Coins - Attica - Athens - Owl AR Tetradrachm After 449 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. Choice extremely fine.(17.18 grams, 25 mm.).
ProvenanceProperty of a North London, UK, gentleman.
LiteratureSNG Copenhagen 31-35, Kroll 8, Svoronos pls.12-13 passim, Sear 2526.
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LOT 2401
Ancient Greek Coins - Attica - Athens - Owl AR Tetradrachm
Sold for (Inc. bp): £722
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Ancient Greek Coins - Mixed AE Group [28] c.4th-2nd century B.C.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Comprising: various monarchs, denominations, issues and types. 177 grams total, 16-26 mm.
Fair-good fine.
Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman, by family descent. -
Ancient Greek Coins - Parthian Dynasty - Sinatrukes - AR Drachm 95-68 B.C.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £42
Obv: diademed bust left, wearing tiara. Rev: archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow, BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY ΘEoΠATPoY NIKAToPoΣ. 4.18 grams, 19 mm.
Good very fine.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Ancient Greek Coins - Parthia - Mithradates II - Seated Archer AR Drachm 123-88 B.C.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Obv: diademed bearded bust left. Rev: ΒΑΣΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ legend in five lines. 3.71 grams, 19 mm.
Very fine/good very fine, heavily patinated.
From a 1980s UK collection. Property of an London antiquarian.
