LOT 3756
Moesia, Istros AR Obol. 313-280 BC. Possibly contemporary imitation.
Facing male heads, the left inverted / ΙΣΤΗI, sea-eagle to left, grasping dolphin in its talons; AΠ monogram below. Cf. SNG GB 250. Very Fine.(0.86gr, 11mm, 10h.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of an Essex, UK, lady.
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LOT 3756
Moesia, Istros AR Obol.
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Phliasia, Phlious AE Chalkous. Circa 400-350 BC.
Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Bull butting to left, head lowered and turned to face the viewer / Φ surrounded by four pellets. Agora 721a-e; BCD Peloponnesos 108; BMC 16-17. 1.51gr, 14mm, 2h.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
Chalkoi of this issue circulated widely, and their find spots have included the Peloponnesos, Corinth, Athens, Boeotia, Thessaly, and Macedon. -
Lucania, Metapontion AE 15mm. Circa 250-207 BC.
Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Athena Promachos advancing to right, brandishing spear and shield / Owl standing on grain ear to right, head facing; [MET]A to left. Johnston, Bronze 68a; SNG Copenhagen 1254; HN Italy 1704; HGC 1, 1113. 3.54gr, 15mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Group of Eight [8] Bukhara Mint, Mansur bin Nuh, Samanid AE Fals. AH 350-366.
Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Bids: 3 | Current Bid: £5
Comprising: group of eight Fals Samanid coins from the Bukhara mint. 15.88gr total, 20-23mm.
As Shown.
London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK.
