Details
LOT 3026
Hadrian AE Dichalkon of Alexandria, Egypt. AD 117-138.
Dated RY 14 (AD 129/30). Laureate head to right, with slight drapery on left shoulder / Three grain ears; L IΔ (date) across fields. RPC III 5766; Dattari (Savio) 7862; Emmett 1176.14; K&G -. Near Very Fine.(1.29gr, 12mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
VETTING:
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.
RELATED LOTS
-
Judaea, Procurators. Marcus Ambibulus AE Prutah. 9-12 CE.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Dated CY 41 (10/11 CE). KAICA-POC, grain ear / Palm tree; L ΜΑ (date) across fields. RPC II 4957; TJC 315; Sofaer 7; Hendin 1331. 2.03gr, 17mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
.jpg)
Hadrian AE Drachm of Alexandria, Egypt. AD 117-138.
Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Dated RY 16 (AD 131/2). ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ CЄΒ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from rear / Nilus seated to left on rock, holding reed in his right hand and cornucopia in his left; below, crocodile to right; L Iς (date) in two lines to left. RPC III 5791; Dattari (Savio) 1794; K&G 32.519; Emmett 1016.16. 26.75gr, 37mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Judaea, Legionary Countermarks on AE As of Vespasian. 69-79 CE.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Rome mint; struck 74 CE. Legio X Fretensis issue. [IMP CAESAR VESP AVG COS V CENS], laureate head of Vespasian to right; large X in square countermark / Spes advancing to left, holding flower; [S C in fields]. Cf. RIC II.1 730; cf. RCV 2361. For countermark: Howgego 735ii (Ascalon, circa 85/6 CE). 8.44gr, 25mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine.
From a specialist collection of Judaean coins of a late gentleman collector (collector's and Forum Ancient Coins' ticket included).
