LOT 2987
Kings of Parthia, Phraates III AR Drachm. Circa 70/69-58/7 BC.
Rhagai mint; struck circa 62/1-58/7 BC. Draped bust to left, wearing tiara decorated with horn and stags / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟY above, ΑΡΣAΚΟY to right, ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ below, ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟYΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ to left, Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; PΓ monogram above bow. Sellwood 39.4; Sunrise 341; Shore 181. Very Fine.(4.04gr, 19mm, 1h). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market before 2000;
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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.
-
Karia, Halikarnassos AR Hekte. Circa 500-495 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Head of Ketos to right, with gaping mouth / Incuse geometric pattern with incuse circle at centre. Ashton & Konuk 22-31; HNO 214 (temporary); SNG von Aulock 2341-2; SNG Kayhan 813-5. 1.52gr, 12mm
Good Very Fine.
From an old UK collection; From the collection of a London antiquarian. -
Judaea, Herodians. Herod II Archelaus AE Prutah. 4 BCE-6 CE.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Jerusalem mint. [EΘNAPΧOY], crested helmet with cheek straps / [HPധΔOY], bunch of grapes on vine with small leaf on left. RPC I 4917; TJC 73; Hendin GBC 6, 6227; Hendin GBC 5, 1196. 2.31gr, 17mm, 11h
Very Fine.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Pontos, Amisos AR Hemidrachm. Circa 300-125 BC.
Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Rhodian standard. Demetrios, magistrate. Turreted bust of Hera-Tyche to right / Owl with spread wings standing facing on upturned shield, ΔΗ-ΜΗ-TPIOY across lower fields. SNG Stancomb 665 = SNG von Aulock 53; Recueil général I, 11, 4; SNG BM Black Sea 1118-20; HGC 7, 234. 1.72gr, 12mm, 1h
Extremely Fine. Attractive old cabinet tone. Scratch on obverse.
From a Swiss private collection, before 2005.
