LOT 3965
Egypt, Uncertain PB Gnostic Tessera. Circa 2nd-4th century AD.
ABPA-CAΞ, star-in-crescent / IAⲰ, Abrasax facing, with the head of a rooster and snakes for legs, holding whip in his right hand and shield in his left. Leu Web Auction 12, 1009; Leu Web Auction 17, 2115-6. Condition as seen. Pierced.(2.45gr, 17mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3965
Egypt, Uncertain PB Gnostic Tessera.
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Old Babylonian Bronze Frog Weight Circa 2400-1700 BC.
Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (‡+bp*)
Bids: 2 | Current Bid: £800
Modelled in the round with anatomical detailing, undercut between legs and stomach; feet forming a wedge-shaped panel. 24.6gr, 22mm.
Private collection of Contessa L.J., since the 1980s. Private collection, acquired in 2001. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate no.12898-241690. -
Honorius and Theodosius II AE Exagium Solidi Weight. AD 395-423.
Estimate: £250 - 350 (‡+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £125
Diademed and draped facing busts of Honorius, on the left, and Theodosius II, on the right; between them above, cross / Blank. Bendall -; CPAI -; Pondera Online 4232 var. (cross above right smaller bust). 4.36gr, 15mm.
Condition as seen. Bronze weight covered with repoussé brass leaf. Very rare.
Ex D.F.G., Numismatica Monacencies, Munich, Germany. -
Roman PB Seal or Bulla. Circa 3rd-5th century AD.
Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Cruciform design (cross?) within circle / Blank. 3.65gr, 13mm, 12h.
Condition as seen.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
