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LOT 3683
Group of Fifteen [15] Greek and Other Ancient AE Coins. 2nd century BC-4th century AD.
Various rulers and cities. Near Fine to Good Very Fine.(77gr total.).
ProvenanceAcquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
From a private collection, Switzerland; thence by descent.
From a private collection, since the late 1990s.
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LOT 3683
Group of Fifteen [15] Greek and Other Ancient AE Coins.
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
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Sasanian Kingdom. Peroz I AR Drachm. AD 457/9-484. ART (Ardaxšir-Xvarrah) mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Bust to right, wearing crown with two wings, frontal crescent, and korymbos set on crescent, ribbon over each shoulder / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Cf. SNS type IIIb/1c. 4.05gr, 26mm, 3h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK market before 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Phoenicia. Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel. 4th century BC.
Estimate: £30 - 40 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £15
Galley to left, containing two hoplites with helmets and round shields; hippocamp to left below / Lion attacking bull to left. Cf. HGC 10, 139. 0.80gr, 10mm, 10h.
Near Very Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985. -
South Arabia. Himyar, 'Amdan Bayan Yahaqbid AR Unit. Circa AD 100-120. Raydan mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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. 1.17gr, 14mm, 2h.
Near Very Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
