LOT 3197
Troas, Hamaxitos AE 11mm. Circa 400-300 BC.
Laureate head of Apollo to right / ΑΜΑ-ΞΙ, lyre. SNG von Aulock 7601; SNG Copenhagen 342. Good Very Fine. Rare city.(1.44gr, 11mm, 7h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
According to Aelian, the inhabitants of Hamaxitus worshipped mice, and for this reason called Apollo, their chief divinity, Smintheus (='mouse' in the Aeolian dialect).
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.
-
![India. Group of Nineteen [19] AE Coins.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/255026-s.jpg)
India. Group of Nineteen [19] AE Coins. Circa 10th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising: mixed rulers, denominations and reverse types. 111.17gr total, 17-20mm.
As shown.
Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK. -
Lesbos, Antissa AE 9mm. Circa 250/40-167 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Bull standing to left, head reverted; star below / A-N; club. Joy 600b; HGC 6, 872. 1.03gr, 9mm, 2h.
Very Fine. Very rare mint.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman. -
Seleukid Empire, Antiochos I Soter AE 22mm. 281-261 BC. Uncertain mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Laureate head to right / BΑΣΙΛΕΩ[Σ] ΑΝΤΙΟΧ[ΟΥ], Artemis standing to left, wearing short chiton, endromides, and quiver over shoulder, crowning the king's name with wreath in her right hand, and holding spear in her left, monogram in outer right field. Cf. SC 1123; BMC -; cf. HGC 9, 472; Newell -; Houghton -; Savoca Numismatik, Auction 21, 212; CNG e-560, 207. 12.11gr, 22mm, 11h.
Very Fine. Extremely rare.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
