LOT 2998
Seleukis and Pieria, Laodikeia AR Tetradrachm. Dated CY 24 (58/7 BC).
Veiled, draped, and turreted bust of Tyche to right / ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΙΕΡΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΥΤΟΝΟΜΟΥ, Zeus Nikephoros seated to left; ΔK (date) to inner left; monogram of KΘ or KA beneath throne, KA in exergue; all within wreath. Mørkholm, Autonomous 14a (obv. die 22); DCA 558; HGC 9, 1398. Very Fine.(14.79gr, 26mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
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Moesia, Istros AE Arrowhead Cast. 6th-5th century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Bilobate arrowhead with axial spine. SNG BM Black Sea 218. 3.32gr, 40mm.
Condition as seen.
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s. -
Sasanian Kingdom. Peroz I AR Drachm. Struck circa AD 477-484. AS (Aspahān) mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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. SNS type IIIb/1c. 3.42gr, 26mm, 4h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK market before 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
South Arabia. Himyar, 'Amdan Bayan Yahaqbid AR Unit. Circa AD 100-120. Raydan mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Head to right within dotted circle interrupted by monogram to left / Small head to right; 'sceptre' to right. CAF 3.4i; Huth 441; SNG ANS 1595. 1.19gr, 15mm, 3h.
Very Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
