.jpg "Euboia, Histiaia AR Tetrobol.")
LOT 2652
Euboia, Histiaia AR Tetrobol. Circa 196-146 BC.
Wreathed head of the nymph Histiaia to right / The nymph Histiaia seated to right on stern of galley, holding stylis; wing on galley, [IΣTIAIEΩN] around. HGC 4, 1525. Near Very Fine.(1.79gr, 13mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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.
-
Seleukid Empire, Demetrios II Nikator AE 17mm. Second reign, 129-126/5 BC. Antioch on the Orontes mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Laureate and bearded head of Zeus to right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ, Nike advancing to left, holding wreath in right hand and palm branch in left. HGC 9, 1133. 4.79gr, 17mm, 1h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s. Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent. -
Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III AE Unit. 336-323 BC. Uncertain mint in Macedon.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, club to right and quiver-over-bow to left; monogram of KE above. Price 316. 6.59gr, 17mm, 2h.
Near Extremely Fine.
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy IV Philopator AE Drachm. Struck circa 219-205/4 BC. Alexandreia mint. Series 5E.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Horned head of Zeus-Ammon to right, wearing tainia with basileion / ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, eagle, with closed wings, standing to left on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia to left, ΣE between legs. CPE B502; Svoronos 992; SNG Copenhagen 205-6. 64gr, 41mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian.
