LOT 2647
Gaul, Massalia AR Obol. Circa 410-380 BC.
MAΣΣAΛI before horned head of Lakydon to right / Wheel of four spokes; M in one quarter. Chevillon & Lillamand 2f; Maurel 362. Extremely Fine. Beautifully toned with hints of blue iridescence around the devices.(0.73gr, 9mm.).
ProvenanceFrench private collection, M. J. L. C., acquired in 1992.
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LOT 2647
Gaul, Massalia AR Obol.
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Troas, Ilion AR Tetradrachm. Circa 185-50 BC.
Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
ΦΟΙΝΙΞ (Phoinix, president of the Agonothetai). Head of Athena to right, wearing laureate and triple-crested Attic helmet / AΘΗΝΑΣ ΙΛΙΑΔΟΣ, The Palladion: Athena Ilias standing to right, wearing polos and chiton, holding distaff in left hand, filleted spear over right shoulder; to right, owl standing to right, head facing; monogram of ΔΗΜΗΤΡIOY(?) over star to inner left; ΦΟΙΝΙΚΟΣ in exergue. Ellis-Evans dies O14/R19; Bellinger -; Künker 236, lot 81 = Triton XI, lot 215 (same dies). 14.36gr, 33mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Rough find patina. Extremely rare magistrate's name, only a few examples known.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 513, 6 April 2022, lot 143. -
Western Asia Minor, uncertain mint (in Karia?) AR Hemiobol. Circa 5th century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Head of bull or cow to left / Rough incuse square. Apparently unpublished: cf. Roma E-95, 253; cf. CNG E-170, 990 (Karia, Obol). 0.28gr, 6mm.
Very Fine.
Swiss private collection, acquired in 1992. -
Kingdom of Axum, Anonymous AE Unit. Circa AD 359/60-450.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
BACI-ΛEYC ("King"), draped bust to right, wearing headcloth; all within circle border / Uncertain legend in blundered Greek, cross within circle. Cf. Hahn & Keck 36; cf. SACAM 151-89; cf. H 33; cf. AC 52. 1.23gr, 14mm.
Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
