LOT 2885
Indo-Scythians, Azes AR Tetradrachm. Circa 58-12 BC.
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΖΟΥ, king on horseback to right, holding whip; letter in Kharosthi before / Athena standing to right, holding spear and shield in left hand and raising right; monograms flanking. Senior 98.370T; Mitchiner, 848k. Very Fine.(9.35gr, 24mm, 11h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market before 2000.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2885
Indo-Scythians, Azes AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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Phoenicia, Sidon. Ba'alsillem (Sakton) II AR Dishekel. Circa 401-365 BC.
Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £810
Undated issue, struck circa 401-370 BC. Phoenician galley to left; B (in Phoenician) above, waves below / Persian king and driver in chariot to left; to right, king of Sidon, in Egyptian style garments, holding cultic sceptre, walking to left. E&E-S Group IV.1.1; HGC 10, 236. 27.25gr, 29mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. From a private collection, Switzerland; thence by descent. From a private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Phoenicia, Sidon AE 22mm. 1st century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £31
Uncertain date. Jugate busts of Tyche, veiled and turreted, and Zeus to right; monogram to left / ΣΙΔΩΝΟΣ ΘΕΑΣ, Phoenician galley to left; [date] above. HGC 10, 283. 6.78gr, 22mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985. -
Nabataea, Malichos I AE 25mm. Circa 59/8-30 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Petra mint. Dated RY 28 (32/1 BC). Diademed and draped bust to right / Filleted cornucopia; date across field. CN 17; Meshorer, Nabataea 18; HGC 10, 683. 10.23gr, 25mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 529, 14 December 2022, lot 338.
