LOT 3126
Moesia, Istros AR Drachm. Circa 313-280 BC.
Facing male heads, the left inverted / Sea-eagle to left, grasping dolphin with talons; monogram of ΔΙ below. Dima Group IV, Subgroup IV, 9; AMNG I 421; HGC 3, 1802. Good Very Fine. Iridescent tone.(4.17gr, 18mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Phrygia, Eumeneia AE 19mm. After 133 BC. ΔΙΟΦΑΝ- (Diophan-), magistrate.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Helmetted head of Athena to right / EYM[E]-NEΩN ΔIOΦA, Nike advancing to left, holding wreath and palm branch. BMC 7-8. 6.26gr, 19mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Ex Münzzentrum Rheinland. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman. -
Sasanian Kingdom. Peroz I AR Drachm. AD 457/9-484.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
MA (Māh[?]) mint. Bust to right, wearing crown, frontal crescent, and korymbos set on crescent / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. SNS Type IIa/1c; Göbl type II/3. 4.10gr, 26mm, 2h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK market before 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Sicily, Akragas Cast AE Hexas or Dionkion. Circa 450 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Eagle standing to left / Crab. Two pellets (mark of value) on base. SNG Copenhagen 63; HGC 2, 128. 7.26gr, 15mm.
Good Fine.
Ex London, UK, gentleman 1980-1990s.
