LOT 3017
Kingdom of Macedon, Antigonos I Monophthalmos, as strategos of Asia, AR Tetradrachm. Struck circa 316-301 BC. Tarsos mint. In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon.
Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied beneath chin / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus seated to left on high-backed throne, right leg drawn back, his feet resting on low foot rest, holding long sceptre in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing to right with closed wings; ΣΩ in left field, monogram of ΣΤΡ beneath throne. Price 3807 (Carrhae). Very Fine.1 in. (15.50gr, 24mm, 10h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 3017
Kingdom of Macedon, Antigonos I Monophthalmos, as strategos of Asia, AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
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Da Yuezhi Rulers of Baktria, Imitative of Eukratides I AR Obol. c.AD 50-90.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Helmeted bust right / Garbled Greek legend, caps of the Dioskouroi; monogram IAI below. ANS 5-13; HGC 12, 152. 0.38gr, 10mm, 3h.
Very Fine. Chipped. Rare.
Property of a London, UK, private collector. -
Nabataea, Syllaios(?), Usurper AE 12mm. Circa 9-6 BC. Petra mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Diademed head of Obodas II to right / Veiled head of queen to right. Cf. CN 74; cf. Al-Qatanani 63. 1.48gr, 12mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Southern Sogdiana Tribal Rulers, AR Obol. 1st century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Diademed and bearded Parthian style bust of a king to left; around, traces of legend ('Kydr' (?) = Kidara in Sogdian) / Archer standing facing, head to right, holding bow in his left hand; all within circular incuse. HGC 12, 512; MIG 656 and 661. 0.33gr, 10mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Toned.
Property of a London, UK, private collector.
