LOT 2605
Skythia, Olbia Cast AE Dolphin. Circa 500-450/25 BC.
Dolphin / Dolphin. SNG Stancomb 334-337; SNG BM Black Sea 359-367. Good Very Fine.(2.44gr, 33mm x 11mm.).
ProvenanceFrom a private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s.
From Westminster collection, central London, UK.
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.
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Seleukid Empire, Philip I Philadelphos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 95/4-76/5 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £94
Antioch on the Orontes mint. Struck circa 88/7–76/5 BC. Diademed head to right / Zeus Nikephoros seated to left on throne, holding sceptre; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟY to right, ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟYΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟY [to outer left, Φ above A]; monogram beneath throne; all within wreath. SC 2463.2a; HGC 9, 1319. 15.75gr, 27mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 560, 17 April 2024, lot 231. -
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Group of Eight [8] AE Ancient Coins. 3rd-1st century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Various rulers and cities. 39.30gr total.
Fine to Very Fine.
From a private, UK, collection in the 1980s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. -
Nabataea, Obodas II, with Hagaru I AE 21mm. Circa 30-9 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Petra mint. Dated RY 7(?) (24/3 BC). Jugate diademed and draped busts to right / Eagle with closed wings standing to left; legend in Aramaic around; [O(?)]-Π in fields. Cf. CN 41; cf. Meshorer, Nabataea 27 (Obodas III). 7.09gr, 21mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman; Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 533, 22 February 2023, lot 262.
