LOT 3235
Islands off Caria. Rhodos, Rhodes AE 14mm. Circa 226-220 B.C.
Diademed and veiled female bust (of Berenike II?) to right / [PO], prow of galley to right; above, rose. R. Ashton: Rhodian Bronze Coinage and the Earthquake of 229-229 BC, in: NC 1986, Group 1; BMC 228; SNG Kayhan 1706. Very Fine. Very rare and of historical importance.(3.04gr, 14mm, 5h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
R. Ashton connects this type with the disaster relief sent by Ptolemy III to Rhodes after the devastating earthquake of circa 226 BC.
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LOT 3235
Islands off Caria. Rhodos, Rhodes AE 14mm.
Estimate £100 - 150€120 - 170 (for guidance only)$140 - 200 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£25 (EUR 29; USD 34) +BP*
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Kings of Numidia, Massinissa or Micipsa AE Unit. 203-148 BC or 148-118 BC.
Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Laureate head to left / Horse galloping to left; pellet below. Mazard 53; MAA 18a; SNG Copenhagen 505. 14.70gr, 27mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK. -
Aeolis, Gryneion AE 9mm. Before 306 BC.
Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Laureate head of Apollo to right / ΓYΡ, mussel shell, cockle shell below. 0.70gr, 9mm, 3h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman. -
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Achaemenid Empire. Group of Eight [8] AR Siglos. 520-330 BC.
Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £140
Comprising: mixed group with various stamps. 44gr total, 14-16mm.
As seen.
Ex 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland. From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
