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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Da Yuezhi Rulers of Baktria, Sapadbizes AR Hemidrachm. Early 1st century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
CAΠΑΔΒΙ[ΖHC], helmeted bust right / ΝΑΝΑΙΑ, lion standing right, crescent and Λ above. ANS 1-2; HGC 12, 516; MIG 4, 509; Alram 1259. 1.57gr, 15mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Very Rare.
Property of a London, UK, private collector. -
Phoenicia, Sidon. Uncertain king AR 1/16 Shekel. Circa 435-425 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Phoenician galley under sail to left; waves below / Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance to right, drawing bow, within incuse square. E&E-S Group II.4; HGC 10, 217. 0.79gr, 9mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Nabataea, Malichos I(?) AE 16mm. 60-30 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Diademed head to right / Palm of hand; [legend and year around and across field]. Cf. HGC 10, 685. 2.84gr, 16mm, 1h.
Good Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
