Click to Enlarge
Details

LOT 2662

Thrace, Chersonesos AR Hemidrachm. Circa 386-338 BC.

Forepart of lion to right, head reverted / Quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters; pellet over AΓ monogram and Θ (or shield) in opposite quarters. McClean -; HGC 3.2, 1437; Weber 2430. Very Fine.(2.33gr, 13mm.).

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

VETTING:

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.

LOT 2662

Thrace, Chersonesos AR Hemidrachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

Print page

RELATED LOTS
  • Thrace, Ainos AR Diobol.
    Thrace, Ainos AR Diobol. Circa 458/7-455/4 BC.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

    Head of Hermes to right, wearing petasos / A-I, kerykeion within incuse square. May, Ainos 34-6; McClean 3810; HGC 3.2, 1273. 1.33gr, 9mm, 11h.

    Good Very Fine. Toned.

    Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.

    Lot Details

  • Kings of Lydia, Kroisos Fourrée or BI Siglos.
    Kings of Lydia, Kroisos Fourrée or BI Siglos. 560-546 BC.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

    Sardeis mint. Confronted foreparts of lion to right, with extended right foreleg, and bull to left / Oblong incuse punch. Cf. Berk 23; cf. Demeester 136. 4.24gr, 15mm.

    Near Very Fine.

    Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

    Lot Details

  • Skythia, Olbia Cast AE Dolphin.
    Skythia, Olbia Cast AE Dolphin. Circa 437-410 BC.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

    ΘY on flat surface / Dolphin. Anokhin 180; HGC 3, 1879. 1.53gr, 22mm x 10mm.

    Very Fine.

    Acquired Munich, Germany, in the early 1990s. From a private German collection. Property of a Kent, UK, lady collector since 2015.

    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.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list