LOT 2927
Mysia, Parion AR Drachm. 5th century BC.
Facing gorgoneion with protruding tongue / Irregular pattern within quadripartite incuse square. SNG BnF 1351-2; SNG von Aulock -. Near Very Fine.(4.92gr, 17mm). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old UK collection;
From the collection of a London antiquarian.
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South Arabia, Himyar AR Unit. Uncertain ruler, after 110 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Beardless male head to right / Bearded male head to right, Royal Qatanian monogram behind, South Arabian monogram below. Huth 367. 1.88gr, 11mm, 1h
Very Fine.
From an old UK collection; From the collection of a London antiquarian. -
Kings of Parthia, Sinatrukes AR Drachm. Circa 93/2-70/69 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Rhagai mint. Draped bust to left, wearing tiara decorated with horn and stags / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ above, ΜΕΓ-ΑΛOV to right, ΑΡΣΑΚOV (retrograde)below, ΘΕOΠΑΤΡOY NIKATOPOΣ to left (‘of great king Arsaces, of divine descent, the victorious’), Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow. Sellwood type 33.4 (Gotarzes I); Sunrise 302; Shore 114 (same). 4.14gr, 19mm, 1h
Very Fine. Some hard green deposits on reverse.
Acquired on the UK market before 2000; Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Kings of Parthia, Pakoros I AR Drachm. Circa AD 78-120.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Ekbatana mint. Diademed and draped bust to left, with long pointed beard / Archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; monogram beneath bow. Sellwood 78.4 (Vologases III); Sunrise -; Shore -. 3.56gr, 21mm, 12h
Extremely Fine. Some delamination on reverse.
Acquired on the UK market before 2000; Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
