LOT 2996
Sicily, Syracuse. Hieron II AE. c.275-215 BC.
Diademed head of Hieron II to left / [Ι]ΕΡΩΝΟΣ Helmeted cavalryman riding horse prancing to right, holding couched lance with his right hand, below forelegs. CNS II, 195 Rl 22. HGC 2, 1548. SNG ANS 938. Very Fine.(17.63gr, 26mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a London, UK, private collector.
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Persia. Achaemenid Empire, Time of Artaxerxes I to Artaxerxes II AR Siglos. Circa 450-375 BC. Sardes or subsidiary mint. Type IIIb (late). Lydo-Milesian standard.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance to right, holding transverse spear and bow / Oblong incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb. 5.58gr, 16mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Ex 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland. From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Nabataea, Aretas IV AE 14mm. Attributed to years 2-24 (8/7 BC-AD 15/16). Petra mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Laureate head to right; [letter] to right / Bell shaped object with five fringes; ['Hagra'] in Aramaic below. Meshorer, Nabataea 87; CN, Type 149a. 1.78gr, 14mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
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Group of Seven [7] AE Provincial Coins. 2nd century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising: mixed emperors, issues and reverse types. 79gr total, 19-28mm.
As shown.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
