LOT 3015
Kings of Parthia, Artabanos V AR Drachm. Circa AD 79/80-circa 85.
Ekbatana mint. Diademed and draped bust to left / Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; monogram beneath bow. Sellwood 74.6 (Artabanos III); Sunrise 442; Shore 404 (same). Good Very Fine.(3.75gr, 19mm, 12h). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market before 2000;
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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Thessaly, Larissa AR Drachm. Circa 356-342 BC.
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Good Extremely Fine. Attractively toned with traces of blue and gold iridescence around the devices.
From a European collection, acquired prior to 2005; Ex Nomos AG, Auction 21, 21 November 2020, lot 144 (dealer's ticket included). -
Lykaonia, Laranda AR Obol. Circa 324-323 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Facing head of Herakles, with club over shoulder / Forepart of wolf to right; star above. Göktürk 68-9; SNG BnF -; SNG Levante -. 0.75gr, 10mm, 9h
Very Fine.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Pontos, Amisos AE 20mm. Circa 125-100 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Head of Artemis to right, wearing stephane, bow and quiver at shoulder / Tripod; AMI-ΣOY across fields. SNG Stancomb 671; SNG BM Black Sea 1139-1140; HGC 7, 240. 8.51gr, 20mm, 12h
Good Very Fine. Black patina.
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
