Greek Silver & Bronze Coins

Sale 129    29 Mar–1 Apr 2022   Dixson Room, State Library of NSW   Sydney

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Lot 3317    SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 1ST APRIL)    Greek Silver & Bronze Coins

Estimate $250
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $380

BAKTRIA, Kingdom of, Menander, (c.160-145 B.C.), silver drachm, (2.41 g), Bamian workshop, obv. laureate bust of Menander to right, rev. Athena Pallas to left with shield and thunderbolt, monogram in left field, (S.7600, M.1769-1770, M.215a, cf.BMC 15) (illustrated); another, (2.39 g), rev. monogram to right, (S.7602, M.215, Bop. Series 13B and 13H, cf.M.1769, HGC 12, 191); another, (2.48 g), Taxila workshop, obv. diademed bust of Menander to left, thrusting a javelin, rev. Athena Pallas to left with shield and thunderbolt, monogram in right field, (S.7604, M.1790, M.224c, BMC 33, HGC 12, 187); Antialkidas, (c.115-95 B.C.). drachm, (2.27 g), obv. bust right, rev. Zeus seated half-left, holding Nike and sceptre, elephant forepart at his feet, monogram behind throne, (S.7631, Bopearachchi Serie 9 B) (illustrated); other drachms, (3). Fine - very fine or better. (7)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.

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