LOT 3253
Lycian League, Tlos AE 16mm. Late 1st century BC (?).
Λ-Υ, laureate and draped bust of Apollo to right, with bow and quiver over left shoulder / Τ-Λ, diademed head of Artemis to right. RPC I 3330; Troxell 220β; BMC 7. Very Fine. Rare mint.(3.31gr, 16mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
In mythology, Tlos inhabited by hero Bellerophon and his winged horse Pegasus. Its name appears in the Lycian language as Tlawa or Tlawe, and it was one of the six cities possessing three votes in the Lycian League.
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Laureate head of Zeus to right; Σ behind / EΛAIOYΣΣΙΩN, Nike advancing to left, holding wreath and palm frond; ΔIΟ to left. SNG BnF 1131 var. (obv. control); SNG Levante 823 var. (same). 7.44gr, 21mm, 11h.
Good Very Fine. Rare variant.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman. -
Mysia, Priapos AE 11mm. Circa 3rd century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly to right / Crayfish; ΠPI above, A below. SNG von Aulock 7527 var. (rev. legend); Asia Minor Coins Online 14626 var. (same). 1.20gr, 11mm, 3h.
Very Fine. Very rare variety.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman. -
Ionia, Naulochos AE 11mm. Circa 350-340 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Helmeted head of Athena to right / NAY, dolphin to right within circular maeander pattern. SNG Kayhan 1421. 1.21gr, 11mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine. Very rare city.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
