LOT 2287
Ancient Greek Coins - Seleucid - Antiochos II - AR Tetradrachm 261-246 B.C.
Seleukeia ad Tigrim mint. Obv: diademed head of Antiochos I right. Rev: BASILEWS ANTIOXOY legend with Apollo, naked but for drapery over his right thigh, seated left on omphalos, examining an arrow held in his right hand, left hand resting on bow; MAR monogram in outer left field, IHAR monogram in outer right field. Near very fine.(16.39 grams.).
ProvenanceProperty of a North London gentleman.
LiteratureSC 587.4c; Newell ESM 190; Hoover HGC 236g; Babelon 125.
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LOT 2287
Ancient Greek Coins - Seleucid - Antiochos II - AR Tetradrachm
Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
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Ancient Greek Coins - Mysia - Parion - Gorgoneion AR Hemidrachm 500-450 B.C.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Obv: head of gorgoneion facing. Rev: irregular incuse punch. 3.06 grams.
Very fine.
Property of a North London gentleman. -
Ancient Greek Coins - Macedonia - Alexander III (the Great) - Countermarked Zeus AR Tetradrachm 213-212 B.C.
Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £56
Phaselis, Pamphylia mint, posthumous issue, dated year 9. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress; Seleukid anchor countermark on head. Rev: ALEXANDROY legend with Zeus seated left, right leg drawn back, holding eagle and sceptre; Θ over F in left field. O beneath throne. 16.28 grams.
Very fine.
Ex UK private collection. -
Ancient Greek Coins - Macedonia - Alexander III (the Great) - Zeus AR Tetradrachm 191-190 B.C.
Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £56
Aspendos, Pamphylia mint, posthumous issue, dated year 22. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress. Rev: ALEXANDROY legend with Zeus seated left, right leg drawn back, holding eagle and sceptre; AS over KB in left field; Seleukid anchor countermark beneath chair. 16.07 grams.
Good fine.
Ex UK private collection.
