LOT 3258
Kushan Rulers of Baktria, Wima Kadphises CU Tetradrachm. c. AD 113-127.
ΒΑCIΛЄΥC BACIΛEWN CWTHP MEΓAC OOHMO KAΔΦΙCHC, king standing facing, sacrificing over altar to left / Kharoshthi script: 'Maharajasa Rajadirajasa Sarvaloga Isvarasa Mahisvarasa Vima Kathphishasa Tratara', Oesho standing facing, holding trident and leaning against a bull. Göbl 762; ANS 274-299; AWC 3033-5. Very Fine.(17.08gr, 28mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a London, UK, private collector.
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LOT 3258
Kushan Rulers of Baktria, Wima Kadphises CU Tetradrachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Seleukid Empire, Demetrios II Nikator AE 18mm. First reign, 146-138 BC. Tyre(?) mint. Uncertain date.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Diademed head of Demetrios II to right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ, stern of galley to left; above, date. Cf. HGC 9, 1000. 5.32gr, 18mm, 1h.
Near Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Group of Six [6] Greek Caria Stratonikeia AE Units. 2nd century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising: mixed issues and reverse types. 37.5gr total, 18-20mm.
Condition as shown.
Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. -
Phoenicia, Marathos AE 20mm. Dated CY 91 (169/8 BC).
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Laureate and draped bust of Ptolemy VI as Hermes to right, with kerykeion over shoulder / Marathos standing slightly to left, holding aphlaston; date (in Phoenician) to left, 'Amrit' in Phoenician to right; Phoenician 'nun' to inner left, 'beth' to lower right. Duyrat, Ateliers 2664–5; HGC 10, 194; DCA 832. 6.93gr, 20mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 533, 22 February 2023, lot 228. From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
