LOT 3007
Phoenicia. Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel. 4th century BC.
Galley to left, containing two hoplites with helmets and round shields; hippocamp to left below / Lion attacking bull to left. Cf. HGC 10, 139. Good Fine.(0.80gr, 10mm, 1h.).
ProvenancePrivate collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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LOT 3007
Phoenicia. Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
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![Group of Three [3] Sasanian AR Drachms.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/245363-s.jpg)
Group of Three [3] Sasanian AR Drachms. 4th-6th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Various rulers. 10.95gr total.
Condition as seen.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Sasanian Kingdom. Peroz I AR Drachm. AD 457/9-484. ART (Ardaxšir-Xvarrah) mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Bust to right, wearing crown with two wings, frontal crescent, and korymbos set on crescent, ribbon over each shoulder / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Cf. SNS type IIIb/1c. 4.05gr, 26mm, 3h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK market before 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Phoenicia, Sidon 'Abdamon' AR 1/16 Shekel. Circa 425-407 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Galley to left before turreted city wall, lion in exergue / Persian king standing to right and firing bow. Cf. HGC 10, 230. 0.70gr, 10mm, 1h.
Good Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
