LOT 2290
Ancient Greek Coins - Tyre - Portrait AR Shekel 1st century B.C.
Obv: laureate head of Melkart right. Rev: TYROY IERAS KAI ASYLOY legend with eagle standing left on prow, palm branch over shoulder; letter between legs, illegible date and upright club in left field, illegible letter and monogram in right field. Fine.(13.08 grams.).
ProvenanceProperty of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
LiteratureBMC 199ff; RPC 4657ff.
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 - Sicily - Kentoripai - Persephone AE Drachm 354-344 B.C.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Obv: wreathed head of Persephone left, four dolphins around head. Rev: KENTORIPINWN beneath panther walking left, front left forepaw raised. 26.69 grams.
Fine.
Ex UK collection. Property of a Harrow, UK gentleman. -
Ancient Greek Coins - Macedonia - Alexander III (the Great) - Countermarked AR Tetradrachm 188-187 B.C.
Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Aspendos, Pamphylia mint, dated year 25. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress. Rev: ALEXANDROY legend with Zeus seated left, right leg drawn back, holding eagle and sceptre; countermark of Seleukid anchor; AS over KE in left field. 15.76 grams.
Near very fine.
Ex UK private collection. -
Ancient Greek Coins - Cappadocian Kingdom - Ariobarzanes I - Athena AR Drachm 95-63 B.C.
Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £20
Dated Year 28. Obv: diademed, elderly head of the king right. Rev: BASILEWS ARIOBARZANOY to right and left with FILORWMAIOY below, Athena standing left, holding Nike, spear and shield; TA monogram in left field, date KH in exergue, (off flan). 4.40 grams.
Near very fine.
Ex UK private collection.
