LOT 3309
Persia. Achaemenid Empire, Time of Artaxerxes I to Artaxerxes II AR Siglos. Circa 450-375 BC. Sardes or subsidiary mint. Type IIIb (late). Lydo-Milesian standard.
Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance to right, holding transverse spear and bow / Oblong incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb. Very Fine.(5.53gr, 15mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceEx 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland.
From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3309
Persia. Achaemenid Empire, Time of Artaxerxes I to Artaxerxes II AR Siglos.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
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Bithynia, Kalchedon AR Trihemiobol or Obol. Early 4th century BC.
Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
KA above bull standing to left on ear of corn / Incuse square of mill-sail pattern. BMC 12; Traité II-2, 2881. 0.93gr, 11mm, 10h.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman. -
Achaia. Achaian League, Uncertain Mint AR Triobol or Hemidrachm. Circa 280-146 BC.
Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Laureate head of Zeus to right / Monogram of the Achaian League; Λ-Ν(?) across fields, uncertain symbol below. 2.22gr, 15mm, 9h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK. -
Group of Ten [10] AE Greek Coins. 3rd-1st century BC.
Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising: mixed rulers, denominations and reverse types. 40.94gr total, 15-20mm.
As shown.
Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK.
