LOT 2683
Kings of Paeonia, Patraos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 335-315 BC.
Astibos or Damastion mint. Laureate head of Apollo to right / Π-OΑ-P-ΤΑΥ (sic), Paeonian horseman, wearing crested helmet and full armor, galloping to right and spearing fallen enemy, who defends himself with a shield on his left arm. SNG ANS - (none with this legend); SNG Copenhagen 1390; Paeonian Hoard pl. 9, 490. Extremely Fine. Attractive old cabinet tone with hints of golden iridescence around the devices. Well centred.(12.70gr, 25mm, 2h.).
ProvenanceEx UBS Gold & Numismatics, Auction 82, 20 January 2009, lot 255 (company's ticket included).
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LOT 2683
Kings of Paeonia, Patraos AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £1,800 - 2,400€2,090 - 2,780 (for guidance only)$2,430 - 3,240 (for guidance only)
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Sasanian Kingdom, Husrav (Khosrau) II AR Drachm. AD 591-628.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
AM (Āmul) mint. Dated RY 32 (AD 622/3). Draped bust to right, wearing mural crown with two wings, frontal crescent and star-in-crescent; stars and legends flanking, ribbon on shoulders; all within double border with star-in-crescents in margin, 'pd in Pahlavi in outer margin / Fire altar with ribbons flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; date to left, mint to right; all within triple border, with star-in-crescents in margin. SC Tehran 1638. 3.57gr, 30mm, 9h.
Good Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK market before 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
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Group of Eight [8] AR Sigloi of Achaemenid Empire. 5th-4th century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Various types. 44.58gr total.
Condition as seen.
Ex 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland. From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Seleukis and Pieria, Chalkis ad Libanum AE 16mm. Circa 85-40 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Ptolemaios, tetrarch. Dated SE 240 (73/2 BC). Bust of Artemis to right, bow and quiver at shoulder / Nike standing to left, holding wreath and palm frond; L MΣ (date) downward to left. Sofaer 3-7; Herman 2; HGC 9, 1442; DCA 468. 4.78gr, 16mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
