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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Islands off Cilicia, Elaioussa Sebaste AE 20mm. 1st century BC.
Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Diademed head of Zeus to right / Nike advancing to left, holding wreath. Cf. SNG BnF 1140. 6.32gr, 20mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman. -
Kingdom of Macedon, Philip III Arrhidaios AE Half Unit. Struck under Asandros, circa 323-319 BC. Miletos(?) mint.
Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Macedonian shield with pellet on boss / Macedonian helmet; [grain ear to left and K to right?]. Cf. Price 2072. 3.94gr, 15mm, 11h.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman. -
Cilicia, Tarsos AE 21mm. Circa 164-27 BC.
Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Turretted head of Tyche to right / TAPΣEΩN, Zeus seated to left and holding sceptre; two(?) monograms to right. Cf. SNG BnF 1289; cf. SNG Levante 918-923. 6.73gr, 21mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
