.jpg "Judaea. Hasmoneans, John Hyrcanus I AE Prutah.")
LOT 2697
Judaea. Hasmoneans, John Hyrcanus I AE Prutah. Uncertain SE date, 131-129 BCE. Jerusalem mint. In the name of Seleukid king Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes).
Lily / Upright anchor; [BAΣIΛEΩΣ] ANTIOXOY to left, EYEPΓETOY to right, [date] below. Sofaer 4-5; TJC p. 30; Hendin GBC 6, 6165; Hendin GBC 5, 1131; SC 2123. Very Fine.(2.24gr, 14mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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.
-
Seleukid Empire, Antiochos IV Epiphanes AE Serrate. Struck circa 175-173/2 BC. Ptolemais (Ake) mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Veiled and diademed bust of Laodike IV to right; monogram of AB behind / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOΧOY, elephant's head to left; prow below, M in left field. SC 1477.1f; HGC 9, 686. 4.34gr, 17mm, 4h.
Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Philistia, Gaza ('Azah) AR Obol. Mid 5th century-333 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Janiform female and male heads (only the male side visible) / Forepart of galloping horse to right; zayin and 'ayin above; all in dotted square within incuse square. Gitler & Tal VI.7O; Mildenberg, Gaza, pl. XXV, 19; HGC 10, 567. 0.73gr, 8mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine. Very rare.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 444, 15 May 2019, lot 210. -
Dynasts of Lykia. Uncertain dynast AR Third Stater or Tetrobol. 5th century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Forepart of goat or horse to left / Triskeles within incuse square. Traité -; Müseler -; Vismara -. 2.87gr, 14mm, 12h.
Good Fine. Apparently unpublished.
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s. Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent.
