LOT 2911
Kingdom of Macedon, Philip III Arrhidaios AR Drachm. 323-317 BC.
Sardeis mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 323-319 BC. In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied beneath chin / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡ[ΟΥ], Zeus seated left on backless throne, holding long sceptre in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing to right with closed wings; EY monogram in left field. Price 2597; Müller 839. Extremely Fine. Attractive old cabinet tone; well struck and in high relief.(4.24gr, 15mm, 12h).
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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LOT 2911
Kingdom of Macedon, Philip III Arrhidaios AR Drachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
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Kings of Parthia, Pakoros II AR Tetradrachm. Circa AD 78-105.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Dated 389 SE (AD 78). Diademed and beardless bust to left, wearing spiral torque; B to right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ ΠΑΚΟΡΟΥ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, Pakoros enthroned to left, being presented diadem by Tyche standing to right and holding sceptre; ΘΠT (year) above, month off flan. Cf. Sellwood 73.1-6; cf. Shore 394. 9.93gr, 27mm, 12h
Near Very Fine.
From a UK private collection. -
Kings of Parthia, Phraates IV AR Tetradrachm. Circa 38/7-2 BC.
Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Uncertain month and SE year. Diademed and draped bust to left, with pointed beard / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΑΡΣΑΚΟY ΕYΕΡΓΕΤΟY ΔΙΚΑΙΟY ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟYΣ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, Phraates seated to right on throne, receiving palm frond from Tyche standing to left, who holds cornucopia with left hand; year and month in exergue. Cf. Sellwood 51.1-8; cf. Sunrise 390; cf. Shore 272. 11.21gr, 25mm, 12h
Very Fine.
From a UK private collection. -
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Greek and Roman AE Coins Group [6]. 4th century BC-4th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
From various mints and rulers. 22.10gr total, 13-20mm
Fine - Very Fine.
Acquired from Reeman Dansie, Colchester, UK; Acquired on the UK art market; Property of an Essex, UK, collector; Accompanied by a previous coin ticket.
