LOT 2931
Mysia, Iolla AE 12mm. Early-mid 3rd century BC.
Wreathed head of Zeus to right / ΙΟΛΛΑ, forepart of Pegasus to right; [grain ear below]. S&B 16; SNG Arikantürk 586-9. Very Fine.(2.23gr, 12mm, 3h.).
ProvenanceFrom the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli collection.
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Decapolis, Gadara AE 20mm. 1st century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Dated year 18 of the Pompeian Era (47/6 BC). Pseudo-autonomous issue. Turreted, veiled, and draped bust of Tyche to right; palm frond over shoulder / ΓΑΔΑ-[ΡΕ]ധΝ, cornucopia; L IH (date) to inner left. Spijkerman 4; SNG ANS 1287; Sofaer 5. 4.49gr, 20mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Rare.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Kingdom of Persis. Ardaxsir (Artaxerxes) II AR Obol. 1st century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Diademed bust of Artaxerxes II to left, wearing mural crown; behind, monogram / King standing to left, holding sceptre and sacrificing before altar to left. Klose & Müseler 4/13; Alram 572; Tyler-Smith 81-93; cf. Sunrise 596 (no monogram). 0.73gr, 11mm, 8h.
Very Fine.
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s. -
Kingdom of Persis. Darev (Darios) II AR Obol. 1st century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Diademed bust to left, wearing tiara decorated with crescent / King standing to left before fire altar. K&M 4/6; Alram 565. 0.67gr, 9mm, 4h.
Near Very Fine.
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
