LOT 2784
Caracalla AE Medallion of Sardeis, Lydia. AD 198-217.
ΛΟΥΚΙΟΣ ΚΟΡΝΗΛΙΟΣ ΟΥΕΤΤΗΝΙΑΝΟΣ, ΣΤΡΑΤΗΓΟΣ KAI ΑΣΙΑΡΧΗΣ (Loukios Kornelios Vettenianos, strategos and asiarch). Struck AD 211-217. N A M AMATNYNЄINO (sic), laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / KOP OYETTHNIAN M AP NYONVS VIΓΑΟΥ Κ ΜΟ (sic) around, XPY-CANΘIN[A C]APΔIA-NΩN [...blundered insciption] in six lines within laurel wreath. For another example with similar legends cf. GRPC 523. Very Fine. Apparently the only known example with these legends.(19.02gr, 35mm, 5h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
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.
-
Marcus Aurelius AE 37mm of Tralleis, Lydia AD 161-180.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Struck circa AD 161-165. ΕΥΑΡΕΣΤΟΣ, ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΕΥΣ (Euarestos, grammateus). ΑΥ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from rear / [ЄΠΙ] ΓΡΑ ЄΥ-ΑΡЄϹ[ΤΟΥ] ΤΡΑΛ[ΛΙΑΝΩΝ] ('under the grammateus Euarestos, of the Trallians'), Heracles, nude, seated to left on rock covered with lion skin, holding patera (or apple) in right hand, and resting his left on club. RPC IV.2, 2882 (temporary); GRPC 222. 25.35gr, 37mm, 6h.
Good Fine.
Ex 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland. From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Ancient Roman Provincial Coins - Judaea, Procurators. Pontius Pilate AE Prutah. 26-36 CE.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Jerusalem mint. Dated RY 16 of Tiberius (29/30 CE). In the names of Julia Augusta (Livia) and Tiberius. [IOYΛIA KAICAPOC], three bound grain ears / [TIBЄP]IOY KAICAPOC L Iς (date), simpulum to left. RPC I 4967; Hendin GBC 6, 6370; Hendin GBC 5, 1341; TJC 331. 1.87gr, 14mm, 11h.
Near Very Fine.
Property of a North London gentleman. -
Attica, Athens AE 10mm. Circa AD 120-175.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Pseudo-autonomous issue. Agora Periods VB and C. Bust of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet and aegis(?); all within dotted border / Owl standing to left, head facing, A-ΘΗ in fields. RPC IV.1 Online 8273.25 (temporary); Kroll 229; Svoronos pl. 88, 49. 1.74gr, 10mm, 2h.
Very Fine.
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
