LOT 3243
Southern Sogdiana Tribal Rulers, AR Obol. 1st century AD.
Diademed and bearded Parthian style bust of a king to left; around, traces of legend ('Kydr' (?) = Kidara in Sogdian) / Archer standing facing, head to right, holding bow in his left hand; all within circular incuse. HGC 12, 512; MIG 656 and 661. Very Fine. Toned.(0.33gr, 10mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a London, UK, private collector.
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Group of Eight [8] Greek AE Coins. 2nd-1st century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising: mixed rulers, issues and reverse types. 31.79gr total, 13-21mm.
As shown.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
North Africa, Carthage AE 18mm. Circa 300-264 BC. Sardinian(?) mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Wreathed head of Tanit to left; three pellets(?) behind / Head of horse to right; palm tree before. Cf. CNP 252ad; cf. MAA 57p (Carthage). 2.93gr, 18mm, 10h.
Near Very Fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Group of Two [2] Coins from Nabataea. 1st century BC-1st century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: various issues and reverse types. 2.94gr total, 10-13mm.
Condition as seen.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
