LOT 2886
Thrace, Byzantion AR Hemidrachm. Circa 386-340 BC.
Forepart of bull to left atop dolphin; ΠΥ above, monogram to left / Ornamental trident. HGC 3.2, 1388.11, Near Very Fine.(1.67gr, 11mm, 2h.). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s.
Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent.
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Phoenicia, Berytus AE 9mm. AD 218-222. Pseudo-autonomous issue.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
CO-L, Marsyas standing to left and holding wineskin / BER above prow to right. RPC III 3858; BMC 27-35. 0.50gr, 9mm, 8h.
Near Very Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985. -
Group of Four [4] Sasanian Kingdom AR Drachms. 5th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Various mints and dates. 16.78gr total.
Condition as seen.
Acquired on the UK market circa 2015. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Phoenicia. Byblos, 'Aynel (Enylos) AR 1/16 Shekel. Circa 350-316/5 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £35
Two hoplites, holding shields, on galley to left above waves, prow ending in lion's head; below, hippocamp to left / Lion attacking bull to left. E&E-B Series IV.4.2; HGC 10, 139. 0.62gr, 10mm, 4h.
Near Very Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
