LOT 3056
Mysia, Pergamon AR Tetradrachm. Struck circa 85-76 BC. Kt-, prytanis. Cistophoric standard.
Basket (cista mystica), with half-open lid, from which snake coils, around, ivy wreath with fruits / Two snakes coiled around a bow case ornamented with aplustre; between the snake heads, KT above prytaneis monogram of ΠΡΥ, civic monogram of ΠΕΡ to left, serpent-entwined staff to right. Kleiner, Hoard 38; SNG BnF 1741. Very Fine. Toned.(12.27gr, 27mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market before 2000.
Private collection, South Germany.
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Pisidia, Selge AR Obol. Circa 350-300 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Helmeted head of Athena to right; astragalos to left / Facing gorgoneion. SNG BnF 1932. 0.89gr, 9mm, 9h.
Near Very Fine.
Property of a London, UK, private collector. Accompanied by an old coin ticket. -
Hindu Shahis Kings of Kabul, Samanta Deva AR Jital. c. AD 850-1000.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Traces of Greek legend around horseman with spear riding right / Brahmi legend around humped bull seated left. ACW 1575-1588. 3.33gr, 20mm, 2h.
Very Fine.
Property of a London, UK, private collector. -
Da Yuezhi Rulers of Baktria, Sapadbizes AR Hemidrachm. Early 1st century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
CAΠΑΔΒΙ[ΖHC], helmeted bust right / ΝΑΝΑΙΑ, lion standing right, crescent and Λ above. ANS 1-2; HGC 12, 516; MIG 4, 509; Alram 1259. 1.57gr, 15mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Very Rare.
Property of a London, UK, private collector.
