LOT 3301
Judaea, Uncertain Ruler AE Prutah. 1st century BCE. Jerusalem mint.
Legend in Paleo-Hebrew within wreath / Splayed double cornucopiae with pomegranate/poppy between the horns. Cf. Sofaer 30-64 (John Hyrcanus I). Near Very Fine.(3.47gr, 17mm, 1h.).
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.
-
Troas, Ilion AR Tetradrachm. Circa 185-50 BC. ΦΟΙΝΙΞ (Phoinix), president of the Agonothetai.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Head of Athena to right, wearing laureate and triple-crested Attic helmet / AΘΗΝΑΣ ΙΛΙΑΔΟΣ, The Palladion: Athena Ilias standing to right, wearing polos and chiton, holding distaff in left hand, filleted spear over right shoulder; to right, owl standing to right, head facing; monogram of ΔΗΜΗΤΡIOY(?) over star to inner left; ΦΟΙΝΙΚΟΣ in exergue. Ellis-Evans dies O14/R19; Bellinger -; Künker 236, lot 81 = Triton XI, lot 215 (same dies). 14.36gr, 33mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Rough find patina. Extremely rare magistrate's name, only a few examples known.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 513, 6 April 2022, lot 143. -
.jpg)
Phoenicia, Sidon AR 1/16 Shekel. Time of Ba`alsillem (Sakton) I-Ba'ana, circa 425-401 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Galley sailing to left before city wall with three towers; below, lion recumbent to left / The Persian Great King standing to right, drawing bow; to left, incuse head of Bes; to right, incuse head of ibex. E&E-S Group III.3.a; Betlyon 10; HGC 10, 230. 0.48gr, 9mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Judaea. Herodians, Agrippa I AE Prutah. Dated RY 6 (41/2 CE). Jerusalem mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
[BACIΛЄധ]C AΓPIΠA, canopy / Three ears of corn; L [Ϛ] (date) across fields. RPC I 4981; TJC 120; Hendin GBC 6, 6274; Hendin GBC 5, 1244; Sofaer 153-6. 2.75gr, 18mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
