LOT 3256
Kushan Rulers of Baktria, Kanishka CU Tetradrachm. c. AD 127-151.
ΒΑCIΛЄΥC BACIΛEWN KANHÞAOKOV, king standing facing, sacrificing over altar to left / NANA, Nana standing right, holding wand and bowl. Göbl 783; ANS 540-545; AWC 3087-9. Very Fine.(16.21gr, 27mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a London, UK, private collector.
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Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III Fourrée Drachm. 336-323 BC. Uncertain mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied beneath chin / Zeus seated to left on throne, holding long sceptre in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing to right with closed wings; uncertain symbol or monogram in field. 2.63gr, 15mm, 12h.
Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Pamphylia, Aspendos AR Stater. 5th century BC. Contemporary imitation(?)
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Warrior advancing to right, holding shield and spear / Triskeles(?). 9.53gr, 20mm, 9h.
Near Very Fine. Numerous test cuts.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Phoenicia, Sidon. Uncertain king AR 1/16 Shekel. Circa 435-425 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Phoenician galley under sail to left; waves below / Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance to right, drawing bow, within incuse square. E&E-S Group II.4; HGC 10, 217. 0.77gr, 8mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
