LOT 3525
Levant & the Near East Bronze Weight of Half Shekel. Iron Age, after 900 BC.
Relief of deity's head, possibly Astarte, with tall headdress; all on cubical base. For a similar weight cf. Hendin 184. Condition as seen.(4.91gr, 10mm x 10mm x10mm.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Anonymous Lead Seal. 4th-5th century AD.
Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £67
Levante or Egypt mint. Menorah / Blank. For a similar issue cf. CNG, E-245, 530. 3.15gr, 12mm.
Near Very Fine.
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
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Group of Six [6] England Coin Weights. 15th-18th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Various types. 38.46gr total.
Condition as seen.
Found Yorkshire, UK. From the private collection of Robin Sykes, Yorkshire, UK, formed since the late 1990s. -
Levant & the Near East Bronze Weight of Half Shekel. Iron Age, after 900 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Relief of deity's head, possibly Astarte, with tall headdress; all on cubical base. For a similar weight cf. Hendin 184. 4.91gr, 10mm x 10mm x10mm.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
