LOT 2880
Calabria, Tarentum AR Drachm. Circa 280-272 BC.
ΣΩ- (So-), magistrate. Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with Skylla hurling rock / ΤΑΡΑΝΤΙΝΩΝ, owl standing facing on thunderbolt, with wings open; ΣΩ upwards to right. Vlasto 1068; HN Italy 1018. Good Very Fine.(3.05gr, 16mm, 11h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
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![Group of Four [4] AR Drachms of Sasanian Kingdom.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/223463-s.jpg)
Group of Four [4] AR Drachms of Sasanian Kingdom. 4th-5th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Various mints and dates. 16.00gr total.
Very fine.
Ex property of a South West London gentleman. -
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Kingdom of Pergamon, Eumenes I AR Tetradrachm. 263-241 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
Pergamon mint; struck circa 255/0-241 BC. In the name of Philetairos. Laureate head of Philetairos to right / ΦIΛETAIPOY, Athena enthroned to left, supporting shield with her right hand and resting her left elbow on small statue of sphinx; transverse spear rests at her side, ivy leaf above her knee; pellet-in-A monogram on throne, bow on outer right. SNG BnF 1608; De Luynes 2503; Bement 1390; Jameson 1449. 16.99gr, 28mm, 1h.
Good Extremely Fine. A bold portrait, struck in high relief.
From a Swiss private collection, before 2005. -
Mysia, Parion AR Drachm. 5th century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Facing gorgoneion with protruding tongue / Irregular pattern within quadripartite incuse square. SNG Paris 1351-2. 4.00gr, 14mm.
Near Very Fine
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
