LOT 3012
Nabataea, Rabbel II, with Gamilat AR Sela'-Drachm. AD 70/1-105/6.
Petra mint. Uncertain date, but circa RY 17-22 (AD 86/7-91/2). Laureate head of Rabbel to right; [date in legend behind] / Veiled and draped bust of Gamilat to right. Cf. CN 230-4; cf. Meshorer, Nabataea 151-4; DCA2 1052. Near Very Fine.(3.27gr, 13mm, 1h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 531, 25 January 2023, lot 367.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 560, 17 April 2024, lot 257.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Phoenicia, Marathos AE 20mm. 175/4-170/69 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Dated CY 84 (176/5 BC). Laureate and draped bust of Ptolemy VI (?) as Hermes to right, with kerykeion over left shoulder / Marathos advancing to left, holding aphlaston in his right hand; to outer right, 'Amrit' in Phoenician; to outer left, 'year 84' in Phoenician. DCA 832; HGC 10, 194. 6.02gr, 20mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Ex Den of Antiquity, Cambridgeshire, UK. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Lucania, Herakleia AE 14mm. Circa 281-278 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Draped bust of Athena facing three-quarters to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet; on her left shoulder, shield / ՒHPA-KΛEIΩN, trophy. SNG Copenhagen 1137; HN Italy 1436. 2.75gr, 14mm, 2h.
Very Fine.
From a private, UK, collection in the 1980s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. -
.jpg)
Pontos, Amisos AE 20mm. Circa 125-100 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Head of Artemis to right, wearing stephane, bow and quiver at shoulder / Tripod; AMI-ΣOY across fields. SNG Stancomb 671; SNG BM Black Sea 1139-1140; HGC 7, 240. 8.51gr, 20mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Black patina.
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
