LOT 3961
Kingdom of Axum, Anonymous AE Unit. Time of Ebana, circa AD 460-480.
[CΛX ΛCΛ (interpretation uncertain - "King of the land of the Abyssinians" [much abbreviated]?)], crowned and draped bust to right, holding long cross; cross above / Inscription similar to TOYTO ΛPECH TH XѠPΛ ("may this please the country"), cross within circular border. Hahn & Keck 45; SACAM 283-320; H 36; AC 76. Near Very Fine.(0.61gr, 13mm, 4h.).
ProvenanceLondon, UK, art market, 1980s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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LOT 3961
Kingdom of Axum, Anonymous AE Unit.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman. -
Pisidia, Selge AR Hemiobol. Circa 250-190 BC.
Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Facing gorgoneion / Head of lion to left; astragalos below. SNG BnF 1956; Callataÿ & Doyen p. 67, J (unlabeled on plate). 0.51gr, 7mm, 11h.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman. -
Islands off Thessaly, Skiathos AE 14mm. Circa 350-344 BC.
Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Male head to left, wearing taenia / ΣΚΙ-ΑΘΙ, kerykeion; herm to inner left. HGC 6, 414. 2.04gr, 14mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine. Very rare.
From the private collection of an Essex, UK, lady.
