LOT 3020
Graeco-Bactrian Kingdom, Eukratides I Megas AR Obol. Circa 170-145 BC.
Diademed and draped bust to right / Caps of the Dioskouroi, each with palm frond; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙΔΟΥ to left, monogram below. Bopearachchi 3C; HGC 12, 138. Very Fine.(0.68gr, 12mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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Kushano-Sasanians, Ohrmazd (Hormizd) I AE 14mm. Circa AD 270-300.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Uncertain mint in Bactria (probably Balkh). Draped bust of Hormizd I to right, wearing lion headdress with lotus blossom above, Pahlavi inscription around / Half-length bust of exalted god Ahuramazda, holding ribboned diadem and spear, emerging from fire altar with ribbons, Pahlavi inscription around. Cf. MK 1052; cf. ANS Kushan 2225-2236. 2.04gr, 14mm, 3h.
Good Very Fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
![Group of Six [6] Judaean AE Coins.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/230408s.jpg)
Group of Six [6] Judaean AE Coins. Circa 1st century BC-1st century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Various types. 9.67gr total.
Near Fine to Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, collector. -
India, Post-Mauryan (Deccan). Satavahanas (Andhras), Sri Satakarni BI Karshapana. Circa 70-60 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Elephant with raised trunk standing to right; legend in Brahmi above / Satavahana symbol. AICR 675; MACW 4941-52. 2.13gr, 19mm.
Very Fine.
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020).
