Details
LOT 4268
West Africa(?) Spearhead Money. Circa 18th-19th century AD.
Spear blade in the form of a long leaf, used as currency until the use of coins in the 19th century, issued by the local cultures. Cf. National Museum of American History, ID Number: NU.79.112.OC133. Condition as seen.(1.55gr, 54mm.).
Provenance
From the collection of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman; formed from the early 2000s.
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.
RELATED LOTS
-
.jpg)
Europe. Fantasy AR Thaler. Dated 1971. Vienna mint. 1st Thaler of Europe. Dies by Hans Köttenstorfer.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
ROBERT SCHUMAN ♦ 1886 - 1963 ♦, portrait of Robert Schuman, former President of the European Parliament; H. CÖTT on the right / CENTRE EUROPEEN D' ETUDES BURGONDO-MEDIANES ERSTER EUROPA TALER PREMIER ECU d'EUROPE 1971 A 900, coat of arms. X 201. 25.40gr, 40mm, 12h.
Almost Uncirculated.
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Italian States, Venezia (Venice, Republic). Doge Andrea Gritti AR 4 Soldi Nouvo Tipi. Doge LXXVII, 1523-1538. ΛZ Massaro.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
ஃ LAYS ஃ TI-BI ஃ SOLI ஃ, Christ, nimbate, standing facing / • ΛND GRIT • S • M • VENETI • DVX •, St. Mark standing to right blessing kneeling Doge; Λ Z below. Papadopoli 140. 0.94gr, 18mm, 4h.
Near Very Fine. Pierced.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Austria. Holy Roman Empire, Maria Theresia Empress AR Posthumous Taler. Dated 1780 but a later restrike from 1817-1833. Venedig (Venice) mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
M · THERESIA · D · G · R · IMP · HU · BO · REG ·, veiled and crowned bust of Empress Maria Theresia of Habsburg to right; S · F · below / ARCHID · AVST · DUX · BURG · CO · TYR · 1780 · ☓, coat of arms of Maria Theresia on double-crowned shield divided into four fields representing Hungary, Bohemia, Burgundy, and Burgau (Günzburg); crowned inner shield with coat of arms of Austria; supported by crowned and nimbate double-headed eagle. Hafner 37a. 27.81gr, 41mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. Private collection, South Germany.
