LOT 2945
Troas, Abydos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 80-70 BC. ΑΝΑΞΑΓΟΡΑΣ (Anaxagoras), magistrate.
Draped bust of Artemis to right, wearing stephanos, bow and quiver over shoulder / Eagle with wings spread standing to right; ABY-ΔH-NΩN above, filleted thyrsos in right field, ANAΞAΓOPOY in exergue; all within laurel wreath. SNG ANS 1945.33.4; SNG Ashmolean 1003; BMC 50; CN Type 2488. Very Fine. Dark toning with hints of golden and blue iridescence around the devices.(14.87gr, 28mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceProperty of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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Group of Seven [7] Phoenicia, Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel. 4th century BC.
Estimate: £50 - 70 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £25
Various types. 5.88gr total.
Condition as seen.
Private collection, acquired 1980-1985. -
South Arabia. Himyar, 'Amdan Bayan Yahaqbid AR Unit. Circa AD 100-120. Raydan mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Head to right within dotted circle interrupted by monogram to left / Small head to right; 'sceptre' to right. CAF 3.4i; Huth 441; SNG ANS 1595. 0.66gr, 13mm, 1h.
Very Fine. Double struck.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985. -
Group of Five [5] Thrace, Byzantion in alliance with Kalchedon AE Coins. 300-200 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Various types. 50.73gr total.
Condition as seen.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
