LOT 2758
Phoenicia. Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel. 4th century BC.
Two hoplites, holding shields, on galley to left, prow ending in lion's head; below, hippocamp to left / Lion attacking bull to left. Cf. E&E-B Group IV.4.2 ('Aynel); cf. HGC 10, 139 (same). Near Very Fine.(0.75gr, 10mm, 3h.).
ProvenancePrivate collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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.
LOT 2758
Phoenicia. Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
-
Bithynia, Kalchedon AR Stater. Circa 367-340 BC.
Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Rhodian standard. Bull standing to left on grain ear right; KAΛX above, BA monogram to left / Quadripartite incuse square with stippled surface. SNG von Aulock 486. 14.72gr, 21mm.
Near Very Fine.
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London. -
.jpg)
Nabataea, Aretas IV PB Tessera or Token. Circa 9/8 BC-AD 40.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Petra mint. Struck circa 9/8–6/5 BC. Laureate head of Zeus to right / Bull butting to left, legend(?) above. Cf. CN Category II, Group K, fig. 11.10; cf. Younis Al-Qatanani, Nabataean Coins, p. 141, 250, t1. 1.96gr, 13mm, 2h.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Ionia, Ephesos AR Hemihekte or 1/12 Stater. Circa 550-500 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Bee / Stellate pattern within incuse square. Karwiese Series IIIa; SNG Kayhan 116-17. 0.84gr, 8mm.
Good Very Fine. Toned.
Acquired in London in 2011. Private collection, Switzerland.
