LOT 3374
Kingdom of Persis. Vahsir (Oxathres) AR Obol. 1st century BC-1st century AD.
Diademed and draped bust to left / Vahšīr standing to right before altar, holding sceptre. K&M -; Tyler-Smith, Parcel 135-8; Alram 584; Sunrise -. Very Fine.(0.69gr, 10mm, 3h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
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Thrace, Ainos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 405-357 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Head of Hermes facing three-quarters to left, wearing petasos / Goat standing to right; AINION above, Corinthian helmet before. May 413 (A.249/P.292); HGC 3.2, 1278. 14.68gr, 25mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine. Delamination on obverse.
From the Thrax Collection, formed in London between 1991 and 2018. Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 58, 20 June 2019, lot 469. Property of a London antiquarian. -
Mysia, Pergamon AE 19mm. Circa 133-27 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet / ΑΘΗΝΑΣ [Ν]ΙΚΗΦΟΡΟY, trophy consisting of helmet and cuirass; inner right, monogram. SNG BnF 1893 var. (monogram to inner left). 6.40gr, 19mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Nice blue-green patina.
Ex Münzzentrum Rheinland. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman. -
Kings of Cappadocia, Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator AR Drachm. Dated RY 1 (163/2 BC). Eusebeia-Mazaca mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Diademed head to right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΙΑΡΑΘOV ΕVΣEBOVΣ, Athena Nikephoros standing to left, with spear and shield; monogram to inner left, T to inner right. Simonetta, Coins 6a; Simonetta 6. 3.92gr, 17mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK market. Property of a London antiquarian.
