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LOT 2653
Euboia, Histiaia AR Tetrobol. 3rd-2nd centuries BC. Reduced standard.
Wreathed head of nymph Histiaia to right / [ΙΣΤΙ]-ΑΙΕΩΝ, nymph seated to right on stern of galley. HGC 4, 1525. Very Fine.(1.65gr, 12mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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South Arabia. Himyar, 'Amdan Bayan Yahaqbid AR Unit. Circa AD 100-120. Raydan mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Head to right within dotted circle interrupted by monogram to left / Small head to right; 'sceptre' to right. CAF 3.4i; Huth 441; SNG ANS 1595. 0.90gr, 12mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985. -
Euboia, Histiaia AR Tetrobol. 3rd-2nd centuries BC. Reduced standard.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Wreathed head of nymph Histiaia to right / ΙΣΤ[Ι]-ΑΙΕΩΝ, nymph seated to right on stern of galley decorated with wing. HGC 4, 1524. 1.81gr, 14mm, 11h.
Near Very Fine.
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Persia. Achaemenid Empire, Time of Artaxerxes I to Artaxerxes II AR Siglos. Circa 450-375 BC. Sardes or subsidiary mint. Type IIIb (late). Lydo-Milesian standard.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance to right, holding transverse spear and bow / Oblong incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb. 5.42gr, 16mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Ex 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland. From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
