LOT 2621
Ancient Greek Coins - Seleucid - Tryphon Bronze 142-138 BC.
Antioch mint. Obv: diademed head of Tryphon right. Rev: BASILEWS TRYFANOS AYTOKRATOROS to right and left of a Macedonian helmet left, adorned with ibex horn; star in lower left field. Near extremely fine.(4.23 grams.). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a Harrow, UK gentleman.
LiteratureBMC 11-12; Babelon Rois 1052; Hoover HGC 1061; Houghton SC 2034.2e; SNG Spaer 1830; Seyrig 23.
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.
-
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. -
Ancient Greek Coins - Pamphylia - Aspendos - Wrestlers AR Stater 330-250 B.C.
Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £67
Obv: two naked athletes, wrestling, grasping each other by the arms; KI between them. Rev: ESTFEDIIY legend with slinger advancing right; triskeles rotating left in right field, all within dotted square. 10.97 grams.
Very fine.
Ex UK private collection. -
Ancient Greek Coins - Macedonia - Alexander III (the Great) - Countermarked AR Tetradrachm 194-193 B.C.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Posthumous issue. Aspendos, Pamphylia mint, dated year 19. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress. Rev: ALEXANDROY, Zeus seated left, right leg drawn back, holding eagle and sceptre; AS over I Θ in left field; Seleukid anchor countermark to obverse. 16.23 grams.
Very fine.
Ex UK private collection.
