LOT 2885
Thrace, Byzantion AR Tetradrachm. Circa 90-80 BC. In the name and types of Lysimachos.
Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛΥΣIMAXOΥ, Athena seated to left on throne, leaning her left elbow on her shield and holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her outstretched right hand, behind, transverse spear with point below left; monogram of ΠΜΤΩ to inner left, BY beneath throne, ornate trident in exergue. Callataÿ Group 3, p. 124; Müller 207; HGC 3, 1406. Good Very Fine. Toned.(16.08gr, 33mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990.
Property of an Essex lady until the the late 1990s; thence by descent.
From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Persia. Achaemenid Empire, Time of Artaxerxes I to Artaxerxes II AR Siglos. Circa 450-375 BC. Sardes or subsidiary mint. Type IIIb (late).
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Lydo-Milesian standard. 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. 5.47gr, 15mm.
Near Very Fine. Countermark on obverse.
Ex 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland. From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Apulia, Arpi AE 21mm. Circa 325-275 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Laureate head of Zeus to left / Boar charging to right; spear-head above, ΑΡΠΑ[ΝΩΝ] in exergue. HN Italy 642; HGC 1, 534. 7.57gr, 21mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
.jpg)
Ionia, Kolophon AR Tetartemorion. Circa 530-500 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Archaic head of Apollo(?) to left / Quadripartite incuse square punch. Kim & Kroll 84-103; SNG Kayhan 343-7; SNG von Aulock 1810. 0.23gr, 5mm.
Extremely Fine. Toned. Sharply struck and well-centred.
Acquired in London in 2011. Private collection, Switzerland.
