LOT 3027
Graeco-Bactrian Kingdom, Antimachos I Theos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 180-170 BC.
Diademed and draped bust to right, wearing kausia / [ΒΑ]ΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΘΕΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Poseidon, laureate, standing facing, holding trident and filleted palm; monogram of ΔΙΦ to inner right. Bopearachchi 1A; SNG ANS 274-5; HGC 12, 106. Very Fine. Edge chipped.(15.38gr, 32mm, 12h).
ProvenanceProperty of a North London, 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.
LOT 3027
Graeco-Bactrian Kingdom, Antimachos I Theos AR Tetradrachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
-
Phoenicia, Sidon AR 1/16 Shekel. Ba`alšillem (Sakton) II, circa 401-365 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Phoenician galley to left; [Phoenician B] above, waves below / Persian king or hero, holding dagger and standing to right, fighting lion standing to left on its hind legs; O between; all within incuse square. E&E-S Group IV.1.3.c; HGC 10, 240. 0.82gr, 9mm, 3h
Very Fine.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Kings of Parthia, Pakoros I AR Drachm. Circa AD 78-120.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Ekbatana mint. Diademed head to left, with long beard / Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right, no throne base visible, holding bow; monogram beneath bow. Sellwood 78.3 (Vologases III); Shore 413 (safe). 3.36gr, 20mm, 11h
Extremely fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, dealer. -
Kings of Parthia, Artabanos III AR Tetradrachm. Circa AD 10-38.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated Holöos [SE 323 (?)] (July AD 12). Diademed bust to left, wearing slight beard / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟY ΕYΕΡΓΕΤΟY ΔΙΚΑΙΟY ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟYΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, Artabanos seated to right, Tyche standing to left before him, presenting palm frond with right hand and holding cornucopia with left; OΛΩ (Ω inverted) above Tyche's arm, [ET]OVC [ΓΚΤ(?)] in exergue. Cf. Sellwood 61.5 (Artabanos II). 9.80gr, 24mm, 12h
Good Very Fine.
From a UK, private collection.
