Details
LOT 2942
Kings of Bithynia, Nikomedes III Euergetes AR Tetradrachm. Dated CY 193 (105/4 BC). Nicomedia mint.
Diademed head to right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ EΠIΦANOΥΣ NIKOMHΔOΥ, Zeus standing facing, head to left, crowning the king's name with his right hand and holding long sceptre in his left; to inner left, eagle standing to left on thunderbolt above monogram of MATP and ΓϘΡ (date). RG p.231; HGC 7, 645. Good Very Fine. Beautiful old cabinet tone.(16.72gr, 32mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 2942
Kings of Bithynia, Nikomedes III Euergetes AR Tetradrachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
RELATED LOTS
-
Group of Seven [7] Phoenicia, Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel. 4th century BC.
Estimate: £50 - 70 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £25
Various types. 5.88gr total.
Condition as seen.
Private collection, acquired 1980-1985. -
Phoenicia, Marathos AE 20mm. 130/29-24/3 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Laureate head of Zeus to right / Double cornucopiae. HGC 10, 195. 8.41gr, 20mm, 1h.
Very Fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Ionia, Uncertain Mint El 1/24 of Stater or Myshemihekte. Circa 600-550 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Head of bridled horse to left / Rough incuse square. Rosen 288; SNG Kayhan 717; Weidauer 145. 0.59gr, 6mm.
Good Very Fine.
Private collection, 1990s.
