LOT 2687
Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 350-294 BC.
Head of Athena to right, wearing disc earring, necklace and a crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and a pi-style palmette / ΑΘΕ, owl standing to right, head facing the viewer, olive sprig and crescent moon in upper left field, all within incuse square. Kroll 15; SNG Copenhagen 64. Near Very Fine. Bankers' marks on both sides.(16.95gr, 21mm, 9h.).
ProvenancePrivate collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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Pamphylia, Aspendos AR Stater. Circa 380-325 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Two wrestlers beginning to grapple with each other, the one on the left grasping his opponent's wrist and upper arm; AͶ between / EΣTFEΔΙΙΥΣ, slinger striding to right, preparing to launch his sling-bolt; clockwise triskeles to right field. SNG BnF 85 var. (AM). 10.84gr, 22mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine. Wonderful old cabinet tone. Very rare variety.
From a private collection, London. -
Ionia, Miletos EL 1/48 Stater. Circa 600-546 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Lion's paw / Scorpion in incuse square. Hilbert Phase 1, MM5; SNG Kayhan -; Weidauer 168. 0.31gr, 4mm.
Extremely Fine.
Private collection, 1990s. -
Phoenicia. Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel. 4th century BC.
Estimate: £30 - 40 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £14
Two hoplites, holding shields, on galley to left, prow ending in lion's head; below, hippocamp to left / Lion attacking bull to left. Cf. E&E-B Group IV.4.2 ('Aynel); cf. HGC 10, 139 (same). 0.75gr, 10mm, 3h.
Near Very Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
