LOT 3314
Indo-Greek Kingdom, Menander I Soter AR Drachm. Circa 166/155-130 BC. Taxila mint.
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΕΝΑΝΔΡΟΥ, diademed bust to right, with aegis on shoulder, holding spear / 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' in Kharosthi characters around Athena Alkidemos standing to left, hurling thunderbolt and holding aegis; in right field, monogram. Bopearachchi series 7, 26; Mitchiner 224e; SNG ANS 723. Very Fine.(1.88gr, 16mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceLondon, UK, art market, 1980s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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Ionia, Ephesos AR Tetartemorion. Circa 550-500 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Bee, with spread wings, seen from above / Incuse square punch. Cf. Karwiese Series III. 0.11gr, 5mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on UK art market. Property of a Middlesex gentleman. -
Group of Ten (10) Greek AE Coins. Circa 3rd-1st century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Comprising: mixed rulers, issues, denominations and reverse types. 53gr total.
As shown.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Lucania, Metapontion AE 16mm. Circa 250-207 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Athena Promachos advancing to right, brandishing spear and shield / Owl standing on grain ear to right, head facing; META upwards to left. Johnston, Bronze 68a; SNG Copenhagen 1254; HN Italy 1704; HGC 1, 1113. 3.40gr, 16mm, 5h.
Extremely Fine.
Acquired on UK art market. Property of a Middlesex gentleman.
