LOT 2934
Ionia, Ephesos. Phanes EL Hekte - 1/6 Stater. Circa 625-600 BC.
Forepart of stag to right, head reverted / Abstract geometric pattern within incuse square punch. Weidauer -; SNG von Aulock -; Zhuyuetang -; Fischer-Bosset, White Gold, p. 469, 20b. Very Fine. Nice blue iridescence around the devices on obverse. Very rare denomination.(2.30gr, 9mm).
ProvenanceFrom a Swiss private collection, before 2005.
FootnotesThe Phanes coins, so called for the name inscribed on them, are early electrum coins issued in seven denominations and are the most ancient inscribed coin series at present known.
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.
-
Kings of Elymais, Kamnaskires III, with Anzaze Fourree Tetradrachm. Circa 82/1-73/2 BC.
Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £175
Seleukeia on the Hedyphon, undated issue. Conjoined busts to right of Kamnaskires, diademed, draped, wearing long beard and torque and to left Queen Anzaze, draped, wearing stephane and necklace; Seleukid anchor behind / BACIΛEΩC [KA]MNACKI[POY] KAI BACIΛICCH[C ANZAZHC]; Zeus seated to left on throne, holding Nike, who crowns him, with his right hand and sceptre with left. For prototype cf. van't Haaff Type 7.1.1-1-6a. 11.50gr, 28mm, 1h
Good Very Fine. Areas of delamination and double struck of reverse.
Acquired on the UK market before 2000; Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Kings of Parthia, Mithradates, usurper in Mesopotamia AR Tetradrachm. Circa 15-10 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Seleukeia on the Tigris, uncertain year and month. Diademed and draped bust to left, with pointed beard / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟY EYEPΓETOY ΔΙΚΑΙΟY ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟYΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ ΑΡΤΕ, Mithradates enthroned to right, receiving palm frond from Tyche standing to left, and holding sceptre with left hand; above Tyche's arm monogram of ΠΛP above pellet; beneath throne, V/A; between Mithradates' feet, A. Cf. Sellwood 55.11-14 (no pellet). 10.80gr, 26mm, 12h
Very Fine. Graffito on obverse.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Nabataea, Aretas IV AE 13mm. Circa 9/8 BC-AD 40.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Petra mint; struck circa 9/8 BC. Laureate head to right / Two cornucopiae; palm frond to right, ḥēth to left. Cf. Meshorer, Nabataea 63A. 2.41gr, 13mm, 12h
Near Very Fine.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 542, 19 July 2023, lot 195; Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
