LOT 3145
Attica, Athens AE 9mm. Clerouchy of Delos, Period III, circa 166-150 BC.
Laureate head of Apollo to right / Quiver; AΘΕ in fields. Svoronos, Monnaies pl. 106, 33-41. Near Very Fine. Extremely rare; no other examples on CoinArchives.(0.94gr, 9mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
It is in the Periods II-III and after the acquisition of Delos in 167/166 BC, that Delian Apollo and his attributes make their appearance as Athenian coin types and dominate the obverses of these small bronze denominations.
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LOT 3145
Attica, Athens AE 9mm.
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£20 (EUR 23; USD 27) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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Near Very Fine.
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Illyria, Apollonia AE 22mm. Circa 1st century BC.
Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Bust of Artemis to left wearing stephane; quiver before / Tripod within laurel-wreath, AΠOΛΛΩNIATAN around. HGC 3a, 12. 10.36gr, 22mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK. -
Mysia, Lampsakos AR Diobol. Circa 350-300 BC.
Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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Near Very Fine.
Acquired on UK art market. Property of a Middlesex gentleman.
