LOT 3050
Kings of Elymais, Kamnaskires V AR Tetradrachm. Circa 54-32 BC. Seleukeia on the Hedyphon mint.
Diademed and draped bust to left, with pointed beard; star and anchor behind / Diademed and draped bust to left; degraded legend around, date off flan. van't Haaff Type 9.1.1-7; Alram 463. Near Extremely Fine.(14.21gr, 30mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market circa 2015.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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Spain. Castulo AE Unit. Late 2nd century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Diademed male head right; before, hand / 'KASTILO' (in Celtiberian), Sphinx standing right, paw raised; star to right. ACIP 2143. 14.08gr, 28mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Phoenicia. Byblos, 'Aynel (Enylos) AR 1/16 Shekel. Circa 350-316/5 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Two hoplites, holding shields, on galley to left, prow ending in lion's head; below, hippocamp to left / Lion attacking bull to left. E&E-B Series IV.4.2; HGC 10, 139. 0.63gr, 10mm, 7h.
Near Very Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985. -
Phoenicia. Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel. 4th century BC.
Estimate: £30 - 40 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £15
Galley to left, containing two hoplites with helmets and round shields; hippocamp to left below / Lion attacking bull to left. Cf. HGC 10, 139. 0.70gr, 10mm, 10h.
Near Very Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
