LOT 2729
Kings of Cappadocia, Ariarathes VI Epiphanes Philopator AR Tetradrachm. Circa 130-112/0 BC.
Mint A; struck circa 114/3-109/8 BC. In the name and types of Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes). Diademed head of Antiochos VII to right / Athena Nikephoros standing to left, resting hand on shield and spear under arm; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟY to right, EYEPΓETOY to left, monogram of ΔΙ above A in outer left field; all within wreath. Krengel Series 2; SC 2146.5. Near Very Fine.(16.18gr, 29mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 2729
Kings of Cappadocia, Ariarathes VI Epiphanes Philopator AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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Judaea. Hasmoneans, Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan) AE Prutah. 103-76 BCE.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Jerusalem mint. Splayed double cornucopiae with pomegranate/poppy between the horns / 'Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews' (in Paleo-Hebrew) in four lines within wreath. Cf. Hendin GBC 6, 6180; HGC 10, 639. 1.97gr, 13mm, 1h.
Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Phoenicia, Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel. Second half of 4th century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Two hoplites holding shields standing in Phoenician pentekonter rowing to left; hippocamp to left below / Lion to left attacking bull to left. Cf. Betlyon 21 (Addirmilk & Iyyenael); cf. SNG Copenhagen 134. 0.79gr, 11mm, 7h.
Very Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985. -
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Seleukid Empire, Tryphon AE 18mm. Circa 142-138 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Antioch on the Orontes mint. Diademed head to right / Spiked Macedonian helmet with cheek guards, adorned with wild goat's horn above visor; BAΣIΛEΩΣ TPYΦΩNOΣ to right, AYTOKPATOPOΣ to left, piloi of the Dioskouroi to inner left. SC 2034.2d; HGC 9, 1061. 5.04gr, 18mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
