LOT 3093
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy X Alexander I AR Tetradrachm. Dated RY 19 (96/5 BC). Alexandria mint.
Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, aegis around neck / [ΠΤΟ]ΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, eagle standing to left on thunderbolt; L IΘ (date) to left, ΠA to right. CPE 1528; Svoronos 1679; Olivier 6245–88; SNG Copenhagen 368; DCA2 1148. Good Very Fine. Toned.(13.68gr, 24mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
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LOT 3093
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy X Alexander I AR Tetradrachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
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Gaul, Massalia AR Drachm. Circa 220-150 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder; before, B Δ / MAΣΣA-ΛIHTΩN, lion walking to right; to right, B Δ. Depeyrot 37.9; Maurel 619. 2.06gr, 15mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
![Group of Four [4] Sasanian Kingdom AR Drachms.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/246419-s.jpg)
Group of Four [4] Sasanian Kingdom AR Drachms. 5th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Various mints and dates. 15.90gr total.
Condition as seen.
Acquired on the UK market circa 2015. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Scythia, Olbia Cast AE Dolphin. Circa 500-450/25 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Dolphin / Dolphin. SNG Stancomb 334-337; SNG BM Black Sea 359-367. 2.11gr, 28mm x 9mm.
Very Fine.
From the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990. Property of an Essex lady until the the late 1990s; thence by descent. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s.
The method of casting this unique type of coin was adopted by the Gallic Celts, who originally came from this region. Dolphins were generally struck in the form of a tree attached to the tail, although some examples appear to have been cast individually.
