Lot 728
Large Roman Bone Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D. Each cuboid with incised ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:3, 4:5. 13.5 grams total, 15-16 mm (5/8 in.). [2, No Reserve]...
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1989 A.D. C.E. Blunt, B.H.I.H. Stewart and C.S.S. Lyon - Oxford, 1989, hardcover with dustjacket, 372 pp, monochrome images; as new. 1.29 kg, 25.4...
![Mixed Large Mineral and Crystal Specimen Group [3]](https://portal-images.azureedge.net/auctions-2025/srtime10114/images/6b2e106b-bebc-4663-b580-b2d100f0b64e.jpg?w=155&h=155)
Comprising: a geode section with large deep purple amethyst; a geode section with small amethyst crystals; hematite ore section. 3.28 kg total, 1...
8th-10th century A.D. A silver dirhem coin pierced and mounted on a bronze strap, punched detailing to obverse. 4.72 grams, 42 mm (1 5/8 in.). [N...
19th century A.D. Amethyst-coloured seal with incuse profile portrait, garter surrounding with legend 'England Expects Every Man Will Do His Duty'...
![Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode Half Group [8]](https://portal-images.azureedge.net/auctions-2025/srtime10114/images/9a098ff5-4b36-4857-982a-b2d100f06fc8.jpg?w=155&h=155)
Comprising eight dyed geode halves, each with an exposed crystal-lined internal cavity. 672 grams total, 58-74 mm (2 1/4 - 2 7/8 in.). [8, No Res...
9th-11th century AD. Truncated spherical bronze weight with five pellets on one side and ten pellets on the other. Cf. Weber, K. Byzantinische Mün...
Lot 2887
Sasanian Kingdom. Peroz I AR Drachm.
ShI (Shiz) mint. No date. AD 457/9-484. Bust to right, wearing crown with two wings, frontal crescent, and korymbos set on crescent, ribbon over e...
![Boxed Pyrite 'Fools Gold' Mineral Specimen Group [9]](https://portal-images.azureedge.net/auctions-2025/srtime10114/images/69118e15-8634-424e-9592-b2d100f03214.jpg?w=155&h=155)
Each with intergrown crystals of various sizes displaying typical striations, from Huanuco, Peru. 480 grams total, 25-52 mm (1 - 2 in.). [9, No R...
![Group of Nine [9] Scarcer Date Victoria Penny and Halfpennies.](https://portal-images.azureedge.net/auctions-2025/srtime10114/images/2058c6bf-8864-46fd-8574-b2d100f2bd8a.jpg?w=155&h=155)
1860-1882. Various dates. 72gr total. Condition as seen. From the private collection of Robin Sykes, Yorkshire, UK, formed since the late 1990s....
Dated 1798. GEO PRINCE OF WALES., bust of the Prince of Wales facing three quarters to right, HALFPENNY. below / [...]RATED BY ACT OF [...], Hiber...
Lot 2300
Whitby Dactylioceras Fossil Ammonite
Jurassic Period, Toarcian Stage, circa 180 million years B.P. A rounded pebble half containing a Dactylioceras tenuicostatum sp. specimen. 678 gr...
Lot 3809
Islamic Mints, Volumes I - III
2009 A.D. Diler, Ö. - Istanbul, 2009, card covers, 1793 pp; new. 6 kg total, 30.6 x 21.8 cm each (12 x 8 1/2 in.). [3, No Reserve] Property of a ...
![Natural Ruby in Zoisite Mineral Specimen Group [50]](https://portal-images.azureedge.net/auctions-2025/srtime10114/images/d2a9be69-28d4-4dce-8acd-b2d100f0bf8b.jpg?w=155&h=155)
Comprising unpolished sample with red ruby crystals in green zoisite and black hornblende. 1.11 kg total, 18-40 mm (3/4 - 1 5/8 in.). [50, No Res...
![Complete Unopened 'Discovery' Agate Crystal Geode Collection [3]](https://portal-images.azureedge.net/auctions-2025/srtime10114/images/249dbfe4-8256-492b-8dc8-b2d100f032c2.jpg?w=155&h=155)
A trio of rounded geodes, each unopened. 518 grams total, 49-69 mm (2 - 2 3/4 in.). [3, No Reserve] From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK...
Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint or subsidiary mint. Type IV (middle) B. Circa 420-375 BC. Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, qu...
1999 A.D. Michel Amandry and Silvia Hurter (eds.) - London, 1999, hardcover with dustjacket, 462 pp, in French. 2.2 kg, 28.5 x 22.5 cm (11 1/4 x 8...
Dated RY 6 (AD 274/5). AD 270-275. [Α] Κ Λ ΔΟΜ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ, laureate and cuirassed bust to right, seen from front / Eagle standing to right, wi...
Circa early 4th century A.D. Terracotta disc with Constantius I, as Caesar (303-305 A.D.) coin impression to each face from which to cast counterf...
Lot 1044
Western Asiatic Stone Macehead
3rd-2nd millennium B.C. Piriform with vertical socket expanding towards the narrower end. Cf. Gorelik, M., Weapons of Ancient East, IV millennium ...
![Large Amethyst and Quartz Crystal Geode Section Collection [3]](https://portal-images.azureedge.net/auctions-2025/srtime10114/images/ebec74dc-ff1a-4d0c-bb58-b2d100f011d1.jpg?w=155&h=155)
Comprising three large sections, each with clusters of light coloured quartz and amethyst crystals. 1.77 kg total, 10.7-19.5 cm (4 1/4 - 7 5/8 in...
15th-20th century A.D. Comprising twenty-nine thimbles of mainly beehive type, including one tailor's thimble and one attached to a wooden bead. ...
Wicklow mint. Dated 1789. CRONEBANE HALFPENNY, bust of Saint Patrick to right, wearing mitre / ASSOCIATED IRISH MINERS ARMS, shield of arms, crest...
1st-2nd century A.D. Ellipsoid in plan with incuse profile bust of Athena wearing a Corinthian style helmet; supplied with a museum-quality impres...
Lot 1092
Western Asiatic Stone Macehead
3rd-2nd millennium B.C. Tubular in form with tapering profile and balustered socket. Cf. Gorelik, M., Weapons of Ancient East, IV millennium BC-IV...
Lot 3797
Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles, 27 - Lincolnshire Collections - I. The Hill Collection: Linco
1981 A.D. Antony Gunstone - London, 1981, hardcover, 171 pp, monochrome images. 851 grams, 25.3 x 19.5 cm (10 x 7 5/8 in.). [No Reserve] Property...
Devonian Period, circa 417-354 million years B.P. A pair of bookends formed from fossiliferous stone showing sections of goniatite and orthoceras ...
Wood's mint, possibly in London or Bristol. Dated 1723. William Wood's 'Hibernia' type. 1714-1727. GEORGIUS • DEI • GRATIA • REX •, laureate head ...
Kolophon mint; struck circa 310-301 BC. In the name and types of Alexander III. As Strategos of Asia or king, 306/5-301 BC. Head of Herakles to ri...
Lot 2629
Books on Parrots - 4 Titles
1981-1992 A.D. W. de Grahl - Parrots: Parakeets, Budgerigars, Lovebirds, Lories, Macaws - London, 1981, hardback with dustwrapper, 176 pp, colour ...
![Rose Quartz Mineral Specimen Group [50]](https://portal-images.azureedge.net/auctions-2025/srtime10114/images/e39dbea5-eb1e-40d3-b042-b2d100f019bb.jpg?w=155&h=155)
Fifty large specimens with iron deposits. 5.16 kg total, 40-72 mm (1 1/2 - 2 7/8 in.). [50, No Reserve] From Madagascar. Ex Mineral Imports, Lo...
Dated 1668. ★ MICHAELL • WOODWARD, male figure standing facing, smoking pipe / ★ OF • EESINGWOVLD • 1668; HIS HALFE PENNY ✿✿✿ in four lines. Dicke...
Lot 2243
Pre Columbian Jadeite Axehead Group
Early 20th century A.D. or earlier Comprising: one plano-convex in section with reserved scroll detailing; one with scooped blade and pierced bloc...
2003 A.D. David Hartill - London, 2003, hardback with dustwrapper, 316 pp, 172 plates; new. 1.71 kg, 30.5 x 22 cm (12 x 8 5/8 in.). [No Reserve] ...
London mint. Dated 1903. Design by George William de Saulles. 1901-1910. EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX, bare head to right; De S • in smal...
Mesolithic Period, Mousterian, circa 14,000 to 6000 B.P. Impressive set of Mesolithic tool types presented on a framed board with title 'Outillage...
Lot 2738
Seleukid Empire, Tryphon AE 18mm.
Antioch on the Orontes mint. Circa 142-138 BC. Diademed head to right / Spiked Macedonian helmet with cheek guards, adorned with wild goat's horn ...
Lot 909
Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant
10th-12th century A.D. With low-relief Corpus Christi on the obverse; integral suspension loop. 4.85 grams, 39 mm (1 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] Ex ...
Lot 3082
Mn. Cordius Rufus AR Denarius.
Rome mint. 46 BC. RVFVS • III • V[IR], jugate heads of the Dioscuri to right, wearing laureate pilei surmounted by stars / MN(ligate) • CORDIVS, V...
![Boxed Realgar Orpiment Mineral Specimen Group [12]](https://portal-images.azureedge.net/auctions-2025/srtime10114/images/22140038-426b-444b-8941-b2d100f0c346.jpg?w=155&h=155)
Yellow specimens with some red areas, each set in foam in a labelled cardboard specimen tray. 146 grams total, 14-26 mm (1/2 - 1 in.). [12, No Re...
![Green Fuchsite Mica Mineral Specimen Group [100]](https://portal-images.azureedge.net/auctions-2025/srtime10114/images/828d8cda-9ee1-44f3-a405-b2d100f05861.jpg?w=155&h=155)
A large quantity of irregular specimens displaying pearly lustre. 1.07 kg total, 28-55 mm (1 1/8 - 2 1/8 in.). [100, No Reserve] Ex Mineral Imp...
John of Gaunt / Hibernia mule issue. 1790's. IOHN OF GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER, crowned and draped bust to left / HIBERNIA, Hibernia seated to left ...
Dated 1696. 1694-1702. GVLIELMVS • III • DEI • GRA •, laureate and draped bust to right / MAG • BR • FRA • ET • HIB • REX •, crowned cruciform shi...
Lot 2432
Fossil Flexicalymene Trilobite Group
Ordovician Period, circa 510-445 million years B.P. Mixed group of various sizes, all with preserved scales and tripartite body structure. 983 gr...
![Yellow and Green Iceland Spar Mineral Specimen Group [13]](https://portal-images.azureedge.net/auctions-2025/srtime10114/images/1b66b793-06c3-4d5c-a998-b2d100f025a6.jpg?w=155&h=155)
Comprising thirteen parallelepiped specimens displaying birefringence, nine in specimen boxes. 249 grams total, 20-27 mm (3/4 - 1 in.). [13, No R...
Lot 3202
Crispus, as Caesar BI Nummus.
London mint; struck AD 322-324. 1st officina. AD 316-326. CRISPVS NOBIL C, helmeted and cuirassed bust to left, holding spear and shield / BEAT TR...
1902-1913. Four reconstructed sheets in progress, with some missing, each suitable for framing. 115 grams total, sheet: 28.2 x 21.5 cm. [194, No ...
![Medium Quartz Rock Crystal Specimen Collection [20]](https://portal-images.azureedge.net/auctions-2025/srtime10114/images/87a1edeb-a83b-4511-9c81-b2d100f0c48f.jpg?w=155&h=155)
A large group of mainly clear and white prismatic crystals, some twinned. 652 grams total, 33-79 mm (1 1/4 - 3 1/8 in.). [20, No Reserve] From ...
Lot 3209
Licinius I BI Nummus.
Lugdunum mint; struck AD 320. AD 308-324. IMP LICINIVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / VICTORIAE LAET PRINC PERP, two Victories standi...
![Cut and Polished Mini Agate Crystal Geode Half Group [100]](https://portal-images.azureedge.net/auctions-2025/srtime10114/images/fc8beb28-900f-4c3a-9e23-b2d100f08daf.jpg?w=155&h=155)
A large group of cut geode halves with exposed internal crystal-filled cavities. 644 grams total, 21-40 mm (7/8 - 1 5/8 in.). [100, No Reserve] ...
Mint in East Anglia. Series R. Circa 730-750. Crude bust to right with C-shaped ear; to left, Λ flanked by annulets; annulet and legend in runic t...
Lot 2647
Gaul, Massalia AR Obol.
Circa 410-380 BC. MAΣΣAΛI before horned head of Lakydon to right / Wheel of four spokes; M in one quarter. Chevillon & Lillamand 2f; Maurel 362. 0...
10th-11th century A.D. Curved in section with pierced loop and facing bears(?) mask with splayed ellipsoid ears. See Williams, D., Stirrup Termina...
13th-14th century A.D. Shield-shaped with lion rampant, loop above, some gilding on the obverse. 4.2 grams, 31 mm (1 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] Acq...
Lot 2661
Thrace, Chersonesos AR Hemidrachm.
Circa 386-338 BC. Forepart of lion to right, head to left / Quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters; pellet in eac...
Lot 729
Roman Bone Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D. Each cuboid with ring-and-dot markings arranged 1:6, 2:5; 3:4. 7.48 grams, 12 mm each (1/2 in.). [2, No Reserve] Ex German...
Lot 3423
Ireland. Stuart, James II AE Crown.
Dublin mint. Dated 1690. 'Gunmoney' coinage. 1685-1691. IAC • II • DEI • GRA • MAG • BRI • FRA • ET • HIB • REX, King on horseback to left with up...
14th-19th century A.D. Comprising eight thimbles of beehive and other types. 36.5 grams total, 13-23 mm (1/2 - 7/8 in.). [8, No Reserve] Found ...
Dated RY 8 (AD 291/2). AD 284-305. ΔIOKΛHTIANOC CЄB, laureate head to right / Zeus standing to left, holding patera and sceptre, eagle standing to...
Caesarea Panias (Caesarea Philippi) mint. Dated RY 16 of Herod IV (12/13 CE). 4 BCE-34 CE. [ΚΑΙΣΑΡΙ] ΣΕΒΑ[ΣΤΩ], laureate head to right; c/m: Φ (?)...
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