LOT 2588
Ancient Greek Coins - Campania - Neapolis - Man-Headed Bull AR Drachm c.275-250 B.C.
Obv: head of nymph left; cornucopia (?) to right. Rev: man-headed bull walking right; above, crowning Nike flying right; below IΣ//NEΩΠOΛITΩN. Good fine.(6.76 grams, 20 mm.). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a Bristol, UK, gentleman, by family descent.
Accompanied by a handwritten information ticket.
HN Italy 588.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 2588
Ancient Greek Coins - Campania - Neapolis - Man-Headed Bull AR Drachm
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
-
Ancient Greek Coins - Indo-Greek - Eukratides I - AR Tetradrachm 2nd century B.C.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Attic Standard, Panjhir mint. Obv: diademed and draped bust right. Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ EYKΡATIΔOY, the Dioskuri on rearing horses right; monogram right. 16.87 grams, 32 mm.
Good very fine.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Ancient Greek Coins - Parthian Dynasty - Sinatrukes - AR Drachm 95-68 B.C.
Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £18
Obv: diademed bust left, wearing tiara. Rev: archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow, BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛoY APΣAKoY ΘEoΠATPoY NIKAToPoΣ. 4.06 grams, 19 mm.
Very fine.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Ancient Greek Coins - Lucania - Poseidonia Paestum - Poseidon AE15 c.420-390 B.C.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Lucania, Poseidonia-Paestum. Obv: Poseidon walking right, wearing chlamys, striking with trident, left arm extended. Rev: bull butting right, head facing. 2.39 grams, 15 mm.
Fair.
Received by gift from Professor Alan Thompson. Wicklow, Ireland, sold at auction between 1935-1939. From the collection of the late Dr JDH Widdness, Dublin, Ireland. Accompanied by a handwritten slip with notes on the coin and a card with initialled provenance.
