LOT 3673
Group of Four [4] Sasanian Kingdom AR Drachms. 5th century AD.
Various mints and dates. Condition as seen.(15.56gr total.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market circa 2015.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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Kings of Parthia, Mithradates I AR Obol. 165-132 BC. Ekbatana mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Diademed head of Mithradates I to right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY APΣAKOY, draped and bearded male bust to right, wearing bashlyk. Sellwood 12.5; Shore 31. 0.60gr, 11mm, 5h.
Near Very Fine.
Ex Spink, 1970s. Property of a North 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. -
Group of Four [4] Sasanian Kingdom AR Drachms. 5th-6th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Various mints and dates. 15.11gr total.
Condition as seen.
Acquired on the UK market circa 2015. Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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