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.
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.
-
Sasanian Kingdom, Husrav (Khosrau) II AR Drachm. Dated RY 13 (AD 604). AY (Ērān-xvarrah-Šābuhr [Susa]) mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Draped bust to right, wearing mural crown with two wings, frontal crescent and star-in-crescent; stars and legends flanking, ribbon on shoulders, crescent before; all within double border with star-in-crescents in margin, 'pd in Pahlavi in outer margin / Fire altar with ribbons flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; date to left, mint to right; all within triple border, with star-in-crescents in margin. Göbl II/3; SC Tehran 2000. 3.93gr, 29mm, 10h.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s. Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent. -
Kings of Parthia, Mithradates II AR Tetradrachm. 121-91 BC. Seleukeia on the Tigris mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Diademed and draped bust to left, wearing torc / BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOΥ AΡΣA-KOΥ EΠIΦANOΥΣ, Arsakes I seated to right on omphalos, holding bow in his right hand. Sellwood 24.1. Shore -. 15.48gr, 32mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Beautiful old cabinet toning.
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. -
Phoenicia. Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel. 4th century BC.
Estimate: £30 - 40 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £15
Galley to left, containing two hoplites with helmets and round shields; hippocamp to left below / Lion attacking bull to left. Cf. HGC 10, 139. 0.56gr, 10mm, 6h.
Good Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
