Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 13 (1998)
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Foreword It may be contidently stated that this collection represents the most impressive and complete array o coinage from Magna Giraeeia {und Sieily ever brought to public quction. Comprising more than five hundred coins. this sale is so far unsurpassed in numismatic history: The colleetion was begun with uncommon sensitivity ad passion by Swiss collector; doctor honoris Causa. With his wife enthusiastic assistance.I grew Overa period of 50 years. from 1940to [993. The collection has been honoured by being puton public display for # deeade at the Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig (catalogued in Griechische Miinzen aus Grossgriechland Wna Sizilien by HA. Cahn. L. Mildenberg. R. Russo....
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Etruria Populonia 1O seruples. 300-2/7, AR //.50 g Gorgon running wearing chiton and holding snake in either hand , Border ol dots Rev Archaic cantwheel with long crossbar supported by twO struts Border of dots; Sambon |2. de Luynes &. T Hackens La metrololgie des monnaies etrusque les plus anciennes. AIIN Suppl. 22. 1976. pl. 35. 4 Garrucci pl. 73. 30. Gulbenkian 2 (these dies). Vecchi 4/2 (this coin) Extremely rule Insignificant die break on obverse. lightly toned and about extremely fine 25'0(0 The coin showsontheobverse a Gorgon running to left, framed withina circleof dots Likewise. wheel within another cirele of dots appears OM Uhe reverse. variantofthe silverissue shows alphabetic let...
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S asses. 300-217. AR /0.69 g Young male head [ wearing laurel wreath: in field L.A Border ol dots. Rev. Plain: Sambon 65 Jameson 20 . SNG ANS 25 (these dies) . SNG Ashmolean /2 (these dies). Vecchi [ 34/5 (this coin). Good very fine 2'(uU 20 asses; cirea 2/7-215. AR 24.89 g. Octopus emerging from amphora supported on tripod: beneath; *XX: Linear border: Rev Plain. Jameson 2 (these dies). Gulbenkian (these dies) . SNGANS /6 (these dies). Vecchi [ 36/4 (thiscoin). Garrucci pl 71. 18 (these dies). Extremely rare. only four specimens known and the only one in privale hands Corrosion On reverse . Otherwise extremely fine 25'(Q The" reVerse of this extremely rare Coin; 0 which only three other pec...
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1O asses. circa 2/7-215. AR IQ.00 @ Oetopus emerging from amphora; beneath [X] Linear border: Rev Plain. Sambon 21. Jameson 22. Veechi [ 37/4 (his coin). SNG Lloyd 19. specimens known. About extremely fine 5"(0) Extremely rare. only seven The: obverse ofuhe coin filled by a auphora framed in un Quter cirele: with an octopus winding its temtacles around the hoxly ofthejug The motif, here €ptured inthe moment it projects iself vigorously from the opening 0f the Vase recurring one I the mintage octopus MaTILIC city thaal. like numetous Ohers Tar:s Croton: Syracuse. Poseidonia M Ital. Eretria Jtld Arges Amphilocicum i 0f Populonia. expressly referred to this cephalopod. Greek opinicn Was divided...
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50 asses. circa 211-206, AV 2.76 g. Head of lion E with open jaws and protruding tongue: below: Border of dots. Rev Plamn; Sambon L. Breglia L'oro con Ia testa di leone: AIIN Suppl: 22. 1976. pl 3.3 . SNG ANS (these dies) . Vecchi 46/15 (this Coin). Rare. Extremely fine 7"'500 The 50-usses belongs to well detied group of Populonian eold , comS somne thirty specimens having been studied by Laura Breglia. The obverse prirays Hicm heid torigh The chronology Of this group has generated considerable disagreement and debates Hmong seholars. Aceording Breglia] acc(unt. it c be summarised thus: High chronology: second half VI-half ot V (the chronology Ol the early publishers. Gamurrini. Garrueci. Sa...
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20 asses. cirea 2//-206. AR 9.08 g. Gorgoneion: hair bound with ornate diadem: below. X X Border of dots. Rev Plain: Sambon 42. Veechi [[ 61/59 (this coin ). Prettily toned and extremely fine 2500 12 20 asses. circa 2/[-206. AR 8.10 g Youthful head of Heracles facing ; wearing lion's skin; On either side of neck. X Border of" dots Rev Plain. Sambon 64. SNG ANS 89. Petrillo Seralin pl: [9, 69. Vecchi II 75/23 (this coin ) . Rare and good very fine 2*500 13 20 asses. circa 2 /1-206. AR 8.0/ g Head of Athena nearly facing; slightly turned to L wearing earring;necklace and crested helmet: On either side ol neck X Border of dots_ Rev Star with four raVs and crescent: around. ANVV. Sambon 65 Petri...
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15 HQasses. circa 211-206. AR4,23 %; Head of Artumes E wearing broad hair band and earring: behind X. Borderof dots Rev Plain. Sambon 68 Jameson 25 (these dies). de Luynes 6 (these dies). SNG Ashmolean [8 (these dies). Vecchi III 26/18 (thas comn). Lovely tone and extremely fine 1*200 16 5 asses. circa 2[/-206. AR [.97 g Bearded ad filleled head of Tinia [ : behind > Border ol dots. Rev. Plain. Sambon 98. pl. 1, 98 (this coin). SNG ANS 32. Vecchi III 43/1 (this coin). Extremely rare. Toned and extremely fine 3c0 Ex Sambon-Canessa ale 1903 . "Collezione Maddalena" 38. Sextans; circa 214-206. E16.57 g. Head of Sethluns E . wearing pileus decorated with laurel wreath: in field [ IWO pellets "d ...
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Uncertain mint [O asses. cirea 2/-206. AR 4.24g. Hippocamp E; above dolphin swimming and CC: below. dolphin swimming Border of" dots. Rev Plain. Sambon 24. SNG ANS /7 Giacosa pl. 91 (this coin). Rare . Some light corrosion On reverse otherwise about extremely fine 2'(O 20 Semis cirea 211-206. E22.78 g Bearded head of Nethuns [ wearing pistrix-skin headdress: behind, Border O4 dols within Wreath_ Rev: Incuse egle gazing al coiled serpemt. Incuse linear border: Sambon 134. SNG ANS 7/, "stndi7gor" Hackens_ (#| 253. 2b. Vecchi [V (this coin) Extremely rare. only three specimens cited by Vecchi. Dark green patina. good very fine Tine 3'500 /S As: cirea 2/1-206. E 6.24 g. Laureate ad bearded head ...
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Central Italy Uncertain mint 22 Bronze cirea 2(8-207. E 7.42 g Negroid male head Rev. Elephant standing E beneath; M: Sambon 145. SNG Copenhagen 47 (this reverse die)` MP Baglione. Su aleune serie parallele di bronzo coniato. AIIN Suppl. 22. 1976. 153. I.pl. 27. 6. Rare. Lovely light green patina and very fine 40 The whereabouts ofthe mint that produced this coin remains the subjectol much debated Comtemporary scholars are more inelined twaurds Tuseany, inthe valley of the CIanis Chian:) to be exilct. The city Of Arettium ( Arezzo) Wals situalled on the valley slpes.in the NE part of ELruria The obverse show $ egroid malle head to right; t0 reverse an elephant. also turned !o righu Historica...
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Samnium; Larinum 25 Diunx. after 210. E5.0O Veiled female head r: Rev Dolphin swimming [; below. LADINOD and two pellets. Sambon 207. SNG Copenhagen 974 Vsikd fnslshe: Rare . Wondertul olive- green patina and extremely tine 700 Umbria, 'Tuder 26 Bronze.alter 268 E8.962 Young male head: wearing pileus with Alattened top = and double brim. Rev Sow with three pigs: above; TVDEDE retrograde Sambon 456 SNG Copenhagen 74, Extremely rare. Superb turquoise patina With some calcareous encrustations. pleasant good Very fine 1'500 27 Bronze. alter 268 E3.90 g. Half-bald and bearded head ol Silenus E Nsiriog heavy wreath: Rev. Eagle with spread wings L.in field /. TVTEDE. Sambon 157. SNG Copenhagen 75 S...
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trom the mountains and :dvanced OVer (he Campanian plain. at that time occupied by the Aurunci: This resulted in considerable mixing population; the vanquishers and the vanquished rapidly assimilatedintoone Deople: denizens ofthe plain" as opposedtothe Samnites Wio Wene denizensof tlie mUmtatins they hecaume known as the Campani: The chronolegical source representedby Diodorus Siculus sets these cVents under the rule of Theoxlorus in 438 or 445 B.C. Titus Livius in 421 BC and under the consulshipofC Sempronius Atratinus and Q Fabius Vibolanus Exact details Of the conquest are unknown. but iL scems that Capua was Ule firstto fall. followed by Cumae in421 and pethaps Dicaerchia (=Pozzuoli) Fro...
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52 Bronze: cirea 276-260. E6.72 %; Laureate head of Apollo L:in fieldL CALENO. Rev Man-headed bull walking 1:: above. Iyre: below. O: in exergue. CALENO Cr Sambon 937. Exceptional light green patina and extremely fine Sq( Reduced quadrigatus. circa 213-2/1, AR 6.03 g Laureate head of Zeus [. Rev Eagle standing On thunderbolt: in field € kapu in Ose:n characters. Sambon 1024. de Luynes I05 Robinson NC /964. pL 5. (these dies). SNG ANS 200. Extremely rare: Some areas Ol weakness ad some enerustations On obverse. Otherwise good very fine 2'500 Ex Hess-Leu sale 2S . 1965.& 34 Uneia, cirea 213-210.,E7.17 g. Luureate head ofZeusE:in field H star; Rev Victory standing Eerowning trophy of Roman RIFI...
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The Hyrians 36 Didrachm. circa 405-46. AR 6.8/ g Heald ol Athena wearing crested Athenian helmet wrealthed wreathed with olive- brach OH which ou/ | Rev YDINA above HA-headed bull walking slowly Ovcr exergual line _ SNG Locket 68 (tis coin). CC Ruller |44. Rare. Probably the finest specimen known of this difficult issue. charming local style. Toned and extremely fine 3(() Ex Glendlining sale: "The Locket collection" 1955,55. 44iq Didrachm: eirea 395-385. AR 7.38 g Head of Hera Licinia three-quiuters facing E wearing broad dliadlem edged with dots ad decorated with palm fronds Alankedby griffins' forequarters: in fieldrF Rev. YDINA retrograde above man-heacled bull walking slowly [ Sambon 794...
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Cumae Didrachm: cirea 470-460, AR 7.54 g K-V-M-E Female heaud E wearing necklace and pearl diadem: Rev KVMAIO-N retrograde around mussel. hinge to 5 above bird standing [ Berliner Blitter fiir Miinz -. Siegel- und Wappenkunde |. 1863. 135 . pl. 5 . (this coin), Sambon 25 (this coin). Rutter 36 (this coin). Very FrC Toned very tine Tine 1"(() Ex Miinzhandlung Basel sale 4 1935. 146 and Waldeck collection. 40 Didrachm. circa 450-440. AR 7.73 g. KV Female head [ wearing earring. necklace and pearl diadem: in field H . dolphin. Rev KVMAION Mussel. hinge L0 [ Rutter 43 (this coin). Very Tre Toned, obverse slightly off-centre. very line 1"500 Ex Naville-Ars Classica sale /3. 1928, I Didrachm: circ...
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Neapolis Didrachm: cirea 40-380. AR 7.38 g. Head ol nymph Parthenope three-quarters € wearing diadem: Rev NEOHIOLI-TEX Man-headed bull walking slowly OVcr exergual line. Jameson 45 (this Coin). Sambon 335 (this coin). Rutter 71 (this coin). Extremely rare. A fascinating specimen in good classical style, metal flaws and light scrateh On obverse :d : scrateh on reverse Otherwise good very about extremely fine 3*0uu Ex Sotheby's sale 1896. 37; Bunbury and Jameson collections: Didr:Ichm_ CIrca 380-360. AR 7.60 g. Head of nymph Parthenope [ . wearing necklace and earring, her hair held by broad ribbon. Rev: Man-headed bull walking slowly [. erowned by Nike (lying E in exergue. NPOHOAITIHZI Rutter...
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46 Bronze. circa 340-326. E5,33g Laureate head of Apollo E Rev Forequarters of man-headed bull € star O flank: above. INEIOHOAITHZ: Sambon 564. SNG Copenhagen 474. SNG ANS 427. SNG Miinchen 26/. Beautiful green patima; good very fine Sq0 Bronze eirea 320-300. E4.32g. Laureate headot Apollol:in fieldL[EL: Rev: Man-headed bull = walking E;above, amphora and below. N: in exergue: INEJOTIOAITON: Sambon 649 . SNG ANS 460. SNG Copenhagen 50. Good very line 300 48 Didrachm. circa 300-276 . AR 7.34 buli; Head of nymph Parthenope wearing earring; necklace and taenia: surroundled by Tor dolphins. Rev Man-headed Eerownedby Nike (lying above inexergue: NEOFOAITAN Sambon 455 SNGinNS 519 thet b divsk SNG ...
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Lol 44 Nola 50 Didrachm: eiren 400-385, AR 7.20 g. Head of Athena E. wearing crested Athenian helmet; wreathed olive-branch and owL RevNQAAIQN Man-headed bull walking r: below. monogram AE Sambon 8/1. SNG ANS S58. Rutter 4 (these dies) . Traces ol re-striking On obverse Olherwise gOOd very Tine SU Nuceria Alfaterna 51 Nomos ater 276. AR 7.25 g. Head of divinised Alexander the Great c with horn O Zeus-Ammon. ad wearing taenia: in field [ statue ol Artemis; around in Oscan ethnic retrograde |nucrinum alafaternum] Rev Naked ephebos standing three quarters facing. restraining horse stepping and holding sceptre Cf: Sambon I(S-10[2 (this symbol missing ! About extremely tine 1'200 Phistelia Obol. ...
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Suessa Aurunca Vuar 53 Nomos; after 276. AR 7.26 2 Laureale head of Apollocin field |. Macedonian helmet: Rev Dioscurus riding trolting steed -holding palma lemniscata over [ shoulder and leading second horse: in exergue: SVESANS Sambon 859. An extraordinary piece in the finest hellenistic style struck on & large flan: Preltily toned, insigniticant areas Ol weakness Otherwise gOOd extremely fine 6'((Q Ex M&M Basel sle 6/. 1982. 6. 54 Bronze. 276-250. E5.68g Laureate head of Apollol:in fieldL,0. Rev Man-headed bull walkingr crowned with wreath by Nike flaying [: in exergue: [SIVESANTOL Cf Sambon 882. SNG Copenhagen 586. SNG ANS 606. Olive-green patina and good very fine 300 Teanum Sidicinum 5...
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56 Bronze: eirea 268-260. E6.98g- Helmetedheadof Athena |. Rev Cock standing Ein field Landt_starand TIANO.Sambon 104. SNG Copenhagen 594 (this obv: die). SNG ANS 626 Pleasant green patina; extremely fine 400 Apulia Arpi Didrachm_eirea 276-260. AR 7.05 g APIIANQN Head of Persephone [ in fieldL. corn-ear: Rev AAIOY Horse prancing L. above stilr . Jameson 73. SNG Copenhagen 600. Very Fare Seratches on obverse. Otherwise good very fine extremely fine 2"500 58 Bronze. 276-210. E3.75 g. Bull charging below. FYAAO Rev. APIIA-NOY Horse galloping [ de Luynes 220 (this rev: die). SNG Copenhagen 607 (this rev. die). SNGANS 640 (this obv; die). Very Tine 250 Barium 54 Uncia. circa 220 . E 3.23 g. Laure...
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Canusium 60 Bronze. eirea 300, E7.07 g. Male head[: Rev KANYEINQN HorsemanE carrying spear: SNGANS 694. SNG Miinchen 478. Extremely rare. Dark patina and about very fine 40() Luceria Triens. after 220 , E 14.26 g. Head of Heraeles 5, eaing lion-skin: in field /. four pellets. Rev LOVCERI Cluh. quiver And bow: SNG Copenhagen 660 . SNG ANS 704, Pretty green patina and good very fine S() Teati 6_ 10 Uneiae. after 220. E3IA4g. Headol Zeus [ Rev. Spread-winged Eagle standing E Onthunderbolt: in field c NITIATI]: Giesecke pl: 18. 4 SNG Copenhagen 688 (these dies). Wonderful green-brown paatina. good very fine 1"200 Lot 63
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Quincunx. alter 220. E 16.85 g. Head ot Athena [ wearing Corinthian helmet. earring and necklace: above. five pellets. Rev TIATI Owl slanding half-right, head fucing. on Ionic capital: in field L . Star Over five pellets. CI: SNG ANS 746. Pleasant green patina; very fine about extremely fine 5(0 Quadrunx , after 220. E 10.64 g Beaarded head of Heracles %, Rev TIATI Lion standing E above. elub and crescent: in exergue: four pellets. SNG ANS 753 Light green patina: good very fine extremely fine 40) Venusia 65 Bronze. end ot Srd cent_, E30.99 g Head ol Dionysus [ wearing earring ad ivy wrcath: in field |. VE: Rev Dionysus sexled E holding grapes and filleted thyrsus: in field [ N: SNG Copenhage...
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67 Bronze end Tof 3rd cent_ E397 g. Draped bust of Hermes. wearing petasus Rev: Winged boot,in field E caduceus; above. monogram. VE SNG ANS 770. Weber 490 Rare. Exceptional green Patina. Good very tine extremely fine S() Calabria Brundisium 68 Sextans eirea 245-220. E[7.90g; Laureate headof Poseidon[:in field € trident; below, twopellets. Rev BRVN Phalantus On dolphim E. holding chitara and amphora. Weber 492 (this obv; die). Rare: Autractive light green patina and about extremely fine 1 "()O) Graxa Quadrans; 3rd cent_ E3.36 g Laureate head of Zeus [: in field L. four pellets. Rev Two eagles standing on thunderbolt. in Fromt. three pellets: behind. KRH: in exergue. FPA Grose Magna Graecia 2...
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Taras Nomos circa 51O-S(. AR 6.93 g. TARAZ retrograde Naked Hyakinthos kneeling L: : holding in L. hand. chelys_ afd 5aflower: Rev The sume type incusetoE. without ethnie.Gisecke. Italia: pl 1.2 . Cahn, Chronology 98. Vlasto 71 . Fischer- Bossert 2a (this coin) Extremely rare . Heavily corroded, fine 3"500 72 Nomos: eirea 510-500. AR 7.93 2 TARAX retrograde Naked Phalantus seated on dolphin [ with A. arm extended c hand O dolphin' baek: beneath. pecten_ Rev. The same type ineuseto [ Gorini 3. enlarged p. 202-203 (this coin). Franke -Hirmner pl: 102. 294 (this coin). Vlasto 68 (this coin) Fischer-Bossent |64 (this Coin) Very rre A beautiful example of archaie style. metal flaws on obverse Oth...
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74 Nomos. circa 475-465 AR 7.842. TARAX Naked Phalantus seated on dolphin L with botharms extended: beneath; pecten: Rev Heud ol goddess Salyra hair cught behind. wearing necklace Cahn. Chronology 64pl. 7. 4 (this cQim). Holloway 2,enlarged p.95 (his coin). Franke-Hirmerpl. 104..302 (this coin). Vlaslo /47 (this coin;. Fischer-Bossert [Oli (this coin). Very rare. A masterly demonstration of Iate archaic style. struck in high reliel. light corrosions Otherwise gOOd very fine 3"(Q Fx Sothehy" sale |896. 26. Momtagu and Vlasto collections The tamiliar ligure Of Phalanthus with outstretehed armus. Fiding naked on dolphin in mid-(ean. refers to hee tradliticns alout the origin 0fTaras. Phalantus....
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Nomos. circa 450. AR 8.14 g. TARAX retrograde Naked Phalantus sealed. On dolphin / With both arms extended: beneauh: pecten. Reva Head of nymph Satyra; hair Wavy and bound with broad fillet and turned up behind ; all within olive wreath: Jameson 2389 (these dies) Cahn. Chronology 65. de Luynes 268 (these dies). Holloway 3 enlarged p. 96 (this eoin }. Vlasto 154 (these dies) . Fischer-Bossen 30a (this coin) Extremely rare and probably the tinest specimen of this desirable and interesting coin. Insignificant corrosion; Otherwise extremely fine 20*(c) Apart Irom the Usual obverse with the naked figure o/ Phalanthus astride dolphin. itis Worth ealling alention (o Uhe reverse O the coin; uakenupb...
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79 Nomos circa 430-425. AR 7.55g. T-APA-N-TI-NSZN Naked Phalantus seated on dolphin € with4. arm extended € hand resting on dolphin's back: beneath. pecten. Rev: Taras. naked to waist, seated on stool. holding kantharos and distaff. resting foot on stool Vl:sto_ Taras 125,34hpl. & (this coin). SNG ANS 854 (these dies). Vlasto 243 (this coin) Fischer-Bossert 2430 (this coin). Light corrosion. otherwise Very (ine "OQU Ex Vlasto collection; 80 Nomos. circa 430-425. AR 7.97 g T-APA-NTIND-N Naked Phalantus. Wearing crested helmet. seated on dolphin holding small round shield and aphlaston: below: fish / Rev Taras, naked t0 waist, seated on stool holding strigil in T hand and distaff in with which...
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82 Nomos. 385-380. AR 7.72 g. Naked ephebos. erowning his horse withc hand and holding bridle with A: beneath. ^ before. cduceus Rev. TAPAE Naked Taras seated on dolphin E: resting hand on dolphin' s head and L. on back: below; P Vlasto 352 (this coin). Fischer-Bossert 442d (this coin). Toned: wonderlul style and good very fine 1*200 Fx Vlasto collectiom: 83 Nomos 380-370. AR 7.89 g. Nakedhorseman L_. holding bridle in = hand and round shield inE.E: knee bent; churling himsell from horse cntering beneath horse #. Rev: TAPAz Naked Taras seated on dolphin |. holding small dolphin in outstretchedr: hand ad resting hand on dolphin's back: below P Jameson /20 (this obv: die ) . SNG ANS 925. Vlast...
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85 Nomos: 340-335. AR 7.77 g Naked ephebos. wreathed by Nike Mying seated on horseE which he CFoWns: beneah AP Rev; TA-PAX Taras seated sideways.legs crossedon dolphin |_holding inextended hand. kantharos acl resting his |. hand On dolphin' baek: beneath. monogram KA: Vlasto 502 (this coin). Fischer-Bossert 7Sb (this coin) Very rre. magnilicent reverse composition in high tyle. old cabinet tone ad about extremely tine 1"50u Ex Vlasto collection and trom the Taranto hoard 1925 (IGCH /9291, 86 Nomos;,3440-335 , AR 7.71 g. Nakedephebos seauted on horse [ whichhe crowns: beneath horse; anoher naked youth kneels cleaning near front hoof with [ hand. in field [ . $ Rev; TAPAX Naked Taras seated on...
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88 Nomos: 340-335. AR 7.59 g Naked ephebos. erowned by Nike Mlying riding praneing horse restrained by second ephebos standing at horse near Side; below; Rev TAPA> Naked Taras seated sideways. body to front; On doiphin€; he (urns hack wards to strike fish swimming below ! over WaVes with his trident; in field A. and square rised tablet. Watten 34 (this coin). MP Vlasto: Alexander: Son of Neoptolomros: of Epiros. NC [926. Iapl I. 1O (this coin}. Vlasto 526 and draWn On the title page (this coin). Fischer-Bossert 74c (this coin). Minor corrosion. Otherwise about extremely fine very fine 1'200 Ex Greenwall: Waurrenand Vlasto collections. Stauter, cire" 325-320. AV8SIg. Head of Persephone E. wea...
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Corcyran stater; about 334-330. AR 10.74 g. Laureate head of Zeus [ Rev AAEZANAPOY-TOY NEOTITOAEMOY Thunderbolt dividing the legend: in field I small eagle standing [. Vlasto 167. 12 (these dies) Traite pL. 283.4. Vlasto /871 (these dies). Extremely rilne very interesting issue. nicely toned and extremely fine 140c0 This silver coin illustrates much mnore significantly than the gold issue O Alexander the Molossian the need to have coinage Ofthe Epirote weight standard for the Epirole troops. while Tarentum continued with parallel issues Of COins in Italiote statndard. 92 Nomos 325-320. AR 7.42 g. Peplos-elad Nike standing almost to front and turning three-quarters [ t0 restrain withr: hand a...
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94 Nomos. cirea 335-333 . AR 7.78 g. Naked youth standing half right turning t0 unbridle with hand. [ holding reins. horse stepping and ridden by naked boy: hands holding mane; in field and [ A: beneath KAA. Rev TAPAX Taras seated On dolphin going and about to dismount; | leg thrown forward. drawn bOw in extended hand and aTTrow in drawn back below. oL, M.P Vlasto. Les monnaies d 'Or de Tarente. JIAN, [901. HOpL.Z. 6. Giacosa pl. 56 (this coin). SNGANS 975 (these dies). Holloway I0. 7: 98 (this coin). Vlasto 56.3 (this coin). Fischer-Bossert 725f (this coin). Rare A masterly demonstration of erly hellenistic aT; toned and extremely fine 3*500 Vasto collectiom 95 Stater; circa 302. AV 8.6/g T...
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06 Nomos: cirea 302. AR 7.62 g. Naked horseman crowning himself on stationary horse E: beneath ZA aTd Ionic capital. Rev TAPAS Taras seated On dolphin E.. holding in his [ hand water shakeand % whip in /. beneauth KOM Cole 28/ (this obv: die) SNG Lockeu 195 (this obv. die). Vlasto 655 (these dies). Fiseher-Bossert 974h (this coin): Toned and extremely fine 1*200 TAANTTAA 97 Stater circa 275-272. AV 8.54 g. Headofyoung Herakles [ wearing lion"$ skin. Rev TAPANTINQN Taras in biga; wearing chlamys and holding trident: above: NIKAP: Giacosa pl: 52 (this coin rev.) Vlasto 328. (these dies). Vlasto 28 (these dies) Fischer-Bossert G 25g (this coin). Rare. Extremely fine 20*((Q 98 Stater: circa 275-...
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Ic Bronze. circa 280. 1 8.59 % Laureate head ol Zeus E: behind: barley-grain; Rev: Nike standing E holding in both hands luure| wreath with which she erowns the town HaMC TAPANTINAN; Vlasto I801 Very Fr and about very fine S() 85f 101 Nomos circa 270, AR 6.52 g The Dioscuri with flowing tunies galloping each holding elub; Between their head monogram dY beneath horses ZSZAAMOE Rev. TAPAX Naked, helmeted (?) Phalantos riding dolphin to [. On crested WaVes holding tWo lances in hand and a small round shield on which hippocamp. haund oustretched t0 receive sHaII wreath-bearing Nike about to erown him: in field to |. FY. Giacosa pL. 51 (his coin_ obi:). Vlasto 777 Toned and extremely fine 8QQ 102...
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Heraclea 104 Nomos: circa 415-400, AR 7.88 g Olive-wreathed head of Athena E hair neatly bound at nape of neck against background of aegis with intertwined serpents. Rev. HPAKA-EIQN Naked Heraeles seated On rock draped with lion-skin_ bolding one-handled jug in; hand and supporting himself on ! arm: below: club and scallop-shell resting against rock. Jameson (these dies) Work (these dies). Gulbenkian 52 (these dies). Holloway 17. enlarged p. 130 (this coin). Of the highest rarity and interest The finest known specimen of one Of the most desirable coins OfMagna Graecia An extraordinary composition. perfectly struck in the finest elassical style: beautifully toned and extremely fine 40 (O This...
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i05 Nomos; circa 380-360. AR 7.69 g Head of Athena [ wearing Allie helmet On which griffin springing t0 €: under chin E Rev HPA-KEIQN Naked Heracles kneeling = fighting the Nemean lion: He elasps its mane in his E hand in preparation for striking with the club in his L Above exergual line EY below. ear of wheat: Holloway !Z.4 enlarged p 432 (this coin, Tev:) Jameson |86 / (these dies). Work 8 (these dies). Gulbenkian 53 (these dies). Franke-Hirmer pl. 88. 255 (these dies). Extremely rare Corrosions_ Otherwise Very fine 2"(uQ Heraelea was founded by the Tarentines and Thourians at around 443 BC_ ending the long, war between the (WO ciies over possession o ule richtertitt} tzut Fcrmedtle Syrit...
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IuS Nomos 350-340. AR 7.54g. Head of Athena | wearing Attic helmet on which Scylla raising its € hand to the head. Below trucaled neck.A Rev. !-HPAKAHISN Naked Heraeles standing Lo E und strangling the lion with both arms: in field E club "c bow; above_ Pozzi 147 (these dies) . Work 24 (these dies) , Franke-Hirmer pl: 89. 257 (this coin). Beautifully detailed and finely engraved dies depicting a celebrated legend: Finely toned. perfeetly struck and centred on very large Ilan: Light eorrosion On obverse otherwise etremely Tine eood extremely fine 8"((( This beautiful Heraklean nomos has On its obverse the helmneted head o Athena; Taeing lett: The bow/ of the helmet is decoruted with sculpted ...
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M| Bronze: Srd cen_E4.64g. Head of Demeter E. wearing barley wreath. earring and necklace: Rev Ear of barlev: in field to [ HPAKAEL Weber 719 , SNG ANS 49. Lovely green patina Ad good very fine 5(0 12 Nomos circa 2SO. AR 7.69 g. Head of Athena: full-face slightly to [ Wearing triple-crested Attie helmet, its bow/ decorated with two-lailed Seylla: and neeklace. In Field monogram %1 Rev: IHPAKIAEIQN Naked Heracles: Standing t0 tront; rests (€lub with his hand: inthe |. he holds a bow and lion-skin while Nike flies r locrown him. In field tr $lAQ SNG Lloyd 425 (these dies). Jameson 246 (this coin). Old cabinet tone and extremely fine 3*(() Ex J , Hirseh (Atinchcm) sale |90S . Weber sle 339 ad J...
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15 Nomos, cirea 400. AR 7.59 g Lion erouching O dotted exergual line: beneath; ewlr Rev YEAH Female head [ hair and necklace with pendant: under chin; $. In field [ vine branch with leal and bunch of Ellee unlangieri 57iiustraedpi ."d7echlarged ph Pondhin coindeSNG loya 515 (these dies),. SNGANS 1229. Williams erapes: Mangieri 2120 (this coin). Rare. Toned and very fine 500 16 Nomos; circa 400-375, AR 7.77 g. Head of Athena | wearing crested Attic helmnet adorned witholive wrewh; "oluted scroll aId palm frond. Rev Lion dragging down stag toT: Mangieri 60. enlarged pl. 18 (this coin). SNG Oxford H/3 (these dies): SNG ANS 1248 (these dies): Williams /45f (this coin). about extremely Tine 5*Oc0...
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119 Nomos. circa 350. AR 7.50 g Head of Athena L. Wearing crested Phrygian helmet adorned with sphinx: behind the neck- guard; monogram KE Rev YEAHTQN Lion pulling down stag to ad biting its forellank. Beneath the stag belly oL. Mangieri [58. (this coin). SNG Oxford 1250 (these dies) . SNG ANS /320 (these dies). Williams 81,315e (this coin). Very rare and very lie about very fine Sc) 120 Nomos signed by Kleudoros; cirea 320-300 , AR 7.61 g Head of Athena: full-face slightly to L wearing winged Phrygian helmet and beaded necklace with pendant; KAEYAQPOY inscribed across the bowl: hair hanging loosely down neck; Rev: Lion crouching to and gnawing horned sheep head held between its forepaws: ab...
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122 Nomos cirea 310-280. AR 732 g. Head of Athena |. wearing crested Attie helmet decorated with Pegasus On bowl and in field | [A/below chin Fand behind neck-guard IE in incuse square Rei YEAHTON palm frond on neck guard; Above Lion dragging down stag t0 [. Mangieri 30. enlarged pl. 22 (this coin). SNG Oxford 1396. SNG ANS 14() (these dies) Williams [29.54ln (this coin). Good very fine extremely fine 2*(Q Laos 123 Nomos; circa 490, AR 7.92 g. (AFZ Man-headed bull (the river-god Laos) standing and looking backwards. Exergual line O raised dots between two lines Rev. MON Ineuse man-headed bull standing ad looking backwards . Incuse Wreauth border; SNG ANS /32 (these dies). Sternberg 151, (thi...
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125 Bronze; Ath cemtury: E8.42 g Diademed head ol Demeler[ wearing etring and necklace Rev AAINQN Crow standing r and pecking rm head. SNG Copenhagen 150. SNG ANS [41. Some areas o eorrosion. Otherwise about very line #uu 126 Bromze; #th cemtury E3.12 g Ivy-wreathed head of Dionysus [ with long hair: Rev. ETAOYT Crow standing G Tield c Garrucei pi: H8. 10. SNG ANS 8"42 [ Fm head. Superb light green patina. extremely fine Scu Metapontum 127 Nomos, circa 535-520.AR 7.98 g Ear ol' barley: in lield !. MET: Border ot dots. Rev. Same tyDe. incuse: in field [ MET Nolched border SNG Miinchen 929 (these dies). Gorini 2. enlarged p 132 (this coin} Noe (these dies). Very Tme good very fine 1 S( One Ol ...
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129 Nomos; circa 535-520. AR 8.19 g. Ear of barley: in field L andr AT-ME Raised braided and dotted border: Rev. Same type: incuse. Notched border Gorini %. obv. enlarged p: 133 and on the cover page (this cin)._ Noe 94_ Petfectly struck and centred in high reliet . insignificant area Of weakness at (Welve 0 cloek: otherwise Fdc 5"((u 130 Nomos circa 520. AR 7.56 g . Ear of barley: in field to grasshopper: to [. META. Braided and dotted border; Rev Ear of barley. incuse: in field /_. outline of dolphin: Striated border: Gorini |O. obv. enlarged p. 136 (this coin). Franke-Hirmer pL 81.229. Nve |0I (these dies). Very Fare . Some areus O corrosion: Otherwise very (ine 3 () 131 Nomos; circa 520....
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133 Halt nomos; cirea 440.AR 3.95 g. Ear ol barley: in field to € META_ Rev Apollo. standing naked to front and looking holds bow in hand while resting the OI hip. The whole within |aure Wrealth: LLacroix_ Monnaies et colonisations dans oecident gree ([965) pl: 12.5 (this coin). SNG ANS 279 (these dies) Noe II 320a (this coin) Very Fre Toned and good very fine 1"Sc Ex Naville-Ars Classiea /4. [929. 32 and Leu-MAM /974. Sammlung eines Kunstfreund. 66 sales. 134 Nomos; eirea 430. AR 7.64 g; Apollo. naked to the Waist; hips covered by his mantle. seated to I: On a four-legged stool: holding Iyre in Hand Ad plektron In field L0 E. laurel bush: Rev META Ear of barley: to E. grasshopper: Holloway ...
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135 Nomos, cirea 430. AR 7.66 g. Head of Heracles [ wearing lion-skin Rev: Ear O barley: in tield to ! cicada: lO r: META: SNG ANS 330 (this obv. die). Poxnkg ! Hirmer pl. 82. 234 (this obv. die). Noe 429 (these dies). Toned. Insignificant die break O reverse. otherwise about extremely fine 8"(( 136 Nomos; cirea 420-410. AR 7.63 g . Head of Demeter [ hairtied with a double tillet that crosses above the ear; Rev. META Ear Of barley With leat: SNG ANS 299 (this rev: die) Nve 369 (these dies). Liglt corrosion. Otherwise Very fine S() 137 Nomos; cirea 420_400. AR 7.44 g; Head of' Apollo Karneios [ . with ram"$ horn and ear: Rev META Ear of barley with leal, SNG ANS 287 (these dies). Noe 336 (the...
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130 Nomos eirea 406-390. AR 7.44g. Headof Demeter[ wearing veilon baek ofheud. sphendone in hair. earring and necklace. In field tor crossed torch Rev META-IONT Ear of barley. Holloway |0 (this coin). Jameson 280 (this coin). Noe 323a (this cOin). Pale grey tone nd very (ine 6()0 Ex Evans ad JameSon collections. 140 Nomos signedby Aristoxenos, circa 360-340. AR 7.66g. Female head E. wearing (mpy. earring. necklace KAc sphendoe ornamented with stars. On neck truncation; in small letters.the signature APIETO. Behind the head. stalk of barley ( Rev; ME-TA Ear of barley with leaf. SNG ANS 333 (these dies). Noe 435 (these dies). Toned_ About extremely Tine very (ine 2*5(0 The mtluence Of the Syra...
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143 Nomos, circa 360-340. AR7.75 Female head r_. wearing (pvx. earring. necklace and_ sphendone ornamented with stars: In field r NIKA Rev METAFIONTIOINH Ear of barley with leat: in field | pomegranale SNG Lloyd 360 (these dies). SNG ANS 373 (these dies). Holloway & obv enlarged p 126 (this coin) Nve 495 (these dies) Toned and good very fine 500 144 Nomos; 400-340. AR 7.53 g. Female head [; wearing with single pendant. necklace and sphendone: In field L KPL barley with leaf; in field to r AY. SivG Gopeneleen 12o3t (thek aesin Rev METAM Ear of Noe 497 (these dies). About extremely fine Su) 145 Nomos; 400-340. AR 7.87 g Female head 5 wearing earring with single pendant and beaded necklace. Rev...
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148 Nomos; circa 330-320. AR6.97 g Head ol Demeter [ . Wearing thin veilon back of head. wreathol barley. triple pendant earring ad necklace. In field K Wor AAMATIHP Rev: META Ear of barley with leal: in field [ ibis to [. below snake; In field |. KAA: Forrer |81.5 Noe forgeries and cin plated 4 (this coin). Plated. Very fine 8c) Ex MaM sale /3. 1954. |()A 149 Nomos; eirca 330-320; AR 7.75 g Bearded head of Zeus [ wearing olive wreath: behind. thunderbolt , Rev META Ear barley with leaf: in field to = KAL. Vlasto. op. cit. (no. 94) [07 note 2 pl. C 19. Franke-Hirmer pl. 85. 246 (these dies). Jameson 30| (this coin ). Noe A 6.4 (these dies Rare . Overstruck as usual. toned ad good very line 2...
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152 W/3 Stater: circa 330-320 AV2.6/ & Facing head of goddess looking slighty to€: face frumed bxloosely-falling hair; Rev: METATION Earof barley with leaf;in Tielator kantharos, Gulbenkian 71 (these dies): SNGANS 396 (these dies). Franke- Hirmer pl: 84. 242 (this coin). Nve G 4 Rare. and of charming style. Nearly extremely fine 7"((Q 153 1/3 Stater; eirca 330-320. AV 2.86 g. Bearded head of Leueippus [ wearing crested Corinthian helmnet ornamemtedonbowl with Seylla hutling stone toEin field tor AEYKITIOE Rev Twoears Of barley eaeh with leat: between them EI Above Ihe leaves. (I and uM-E= SNG Lockett 4(4 (these dies). Gulbenkian 72 (these dies). SNG ANS 396 (these dies) Noe 5.1 (this coin). ...
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157 Bronze. after 280 . E4.84 g: Head of Demeter to [ with barley wreath and hair ~falling " over neck Rev Two ears o "bauley with leaves; in tield t0 r ow_ to |,META SNG Copenhagen 1257. Good Very fine Suu Poseidonia 158 Nomos cirea 520)-500. AR7.49g. Poseidon. diademed advancingt_ "rM oustretched. brandishing tridemt heldhigh behind head ad with chlamyS draped over each shoulder: In field MOH Border of dots and cable. Rev: Same tpe_ MCUSC _ [o . In (ieldr nOEretrograde: Ineuse cable border: Babelonpl. 70. 13 EPozzi.Ripostigli di monele greche TMVemuli PaesLum: AIIN %-I.1962-1964. pl: 1, 3 Gorini 3 enlarged p; .214-215 (this coin). Nicely toned and of fine arehaic style. Good veny fine 20*(...
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160 Fraction ofnomos, circa 520-500. AR332 g Poseidon. diademed. advancing= 1_ arm oustrelched. brandishing trident held high behind head and with mantle falling overeach shoulder; In field | HOZ Borderol dots and eable. Rev Same type.incuse: to [ In field r HOX retrograde: Incuse cable border: Gorini 6. Obv. enlarged p. 246 (this eoin). Rare Good very fine ()(O 161 Nomos, circa 410. AR 8.09 g Poseidon advancing G arm oustretched. brandishing trident held high behind head and with mantle falling over each shoulder: in field toc HOZEIAANto /; dolphin: Rev: Bull standing above HOEEIAANI Beneath double exergual line. dolphin to[. SNG Lloyd 44 (these dies ) Kraay Poseidoniapl.49.2 (these dies). ...
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Serdaioi 164 Diobol. circa 510-480. AR 1.33 g. Wreathed head of bearded Dionysus | Rev. Bunch of grapes. Unique. Toned and good very file extremely fine Ex Leu Fale 22. 1979.6. 10 (OQ Siris and Pyxus 165 Nomos eirca 550. AR 8.17 g; Bull standing L On thick. dotted exergual line looking back wards: in field above O2 and in exergue EIPIX. Border of dots between lines. Rev. Same type ineuse. loEin exergue TWVX retrograde Striated incuse border; SNG Copenhagen |387 (these dies). Franke-Hirmerpl. 76.214(this obv. die). Mangieri. Sibari ete. 6A/ (these dies). Gorini enlarged p: 99 this COM). Very rare and in exceptional state Of preservation for this issue. Graffiti on obverse and reverse olherwIs...
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166 Nomos, eirca 520. AR 7.89 g Bull standing | On dotted bar: looking back wards: infield above and in exergue M-ONZIZM Dottedcable border: Rev Same type . inCUse. tOE inexergue und in fieldto5 TVA-EM; Incuse wreath-border: SNG Oxford 839 (these dies). Mangieri. Sibari ete: 6C (these dies). Gorini 2 , enlarged p. 1QO_IO (this coin} Very rare . Fine very (ine 7*5(0 Sybaris 167 Nomos eirca 520. AR 7.68 g. Bull standing | On dotted bar; looking backwards; above: YM: Border Of dots between lines ineuse; [0E Striated border: Franke-Hirmer pl. 75. 212. Gorini 5 , enlarged p. 11O (this coin). SNG ANS Rev Same type 819. Corrosion on obverse. otherwise very fine 1"500 168 Nomos, cirea 520, AR 8.41 g...
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Ve* 170 1/3 nomos. circa 420. AR 2.56 g. Head of Athena I wearing crested Attic helmet. wreath of olive and laurel. Rev Bull standing + ad Iooking baekwards over shoulder: in exergue EYBAPL SNG Lloyd 456 (these dies). SNG Copenhagen 1402 Kraay: Sybaris pl. 4 15 (these dies). Rare About very fine 750 Thurium 171 Nomos. circa 420. AR 7.89 g Head of Athena wearing crested Attic helmet with olive wreath Above_ field cA Rev: OOYPISN Bull standing with head lowered: on bull: Tump SmallA. In exergue fish to [. SNG Oxford 868. SNGANS 876 Toned and good very fine '20( 172 Nomos eirea 40. AR 7.82 g Head of Athena r Wearing crested Attie helmet with olive wreath; Rev OOYPISN Bull charging c: between it...
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ooy elnt 174 Dinomos. circa 380-360. AR 15.66 g. Head of Athena = Wearing crested Autic helmet,on whieh Scylla raising its = hand to hexd. :nd beaded necklace: on neck-guard. eriffin [O E Above.in field [ Rev: Bull charging [ above OOYPISN: In exergue. fish to [ Franke-Hirmer pl. 87. 252. SNG ANS 957 (hese dies). Noe . Thurian Distaters 39 B2 (these dies ). Rare. Light seratches on obverse, Otherwise Very fine 3*500 oyiinn 175 Nomos. eirca 360_340. AR 7.84 g Head of Athena wearing crested Attie helmet. on which Seylla raising its r: hand t0 head. Rev: OOYPIQN Bull standing |. head slightly lowered: between ils legs bird fluttering its wings t0 |. In exergue: Tish to [. SNG Loekeu 479. SNG AN...
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178 Bronze.cirea 320. E40.45 g Headof Athena [ wearing crested Attichelmet.on which Seylla hurling stone. Rev OOY PISN Bull standing E: between its legs. AA MS2N. in exergue. snake t0 [ Garrueci pl. 107 i. SNG Lloyd 502. Very rre Some areas of eorrosion, double-struek. about very fine 1"500 179 Bronzecirca 300 . '08Y71YN Head of Athena [ wearing crested Attic helmet, on which Seylla hurling stone: on neck-guard ~grilfin [0 E Rev Bull charging I In exergue. kerykeion: De Luynes 615. SNG ANS //83 Rare . Good very fine 2"((U 180 Bronze. late 3rd century;_E4.06 g. Head of Demeter | wearing wreath of barley: in field r: OOYPIQN: Rev. Bull charging Iin eXergue. fish to r SNG Copenhagen 1513. About...
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Bruttium The Brettii 182 Reduced quadrigatus 215-213. AR 5.72 g. Jugate busts of Dioscurii € wearing chlamydes and laureate pilei above: (Wo stars. In field L. cornucopia ad smaII [" Rev Dioscurii gallopingr_their mantles ilying inthe wind: eachholds_ palm-( branch in the: |. hand while raising lhe r Above heads twOstars; shori spear [ below horses' legs_ In exergue BPETTiQN. Pfeiler 16pl: 1. 5 (these dies). SNG ANS 2 (this rev. die). Jameson 405 (this coin). Very rare Wonderful dark tone and extremely fine 10" ((() Ex Briider Fgger 19014. Prowe collection: 138: Hess-Leu 27/3/1956 44 sales und Wodward and Jameson colleeticns. From the duplicaute 0l the Berliner Minzkabinetl Pfeiler supposes ...
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185 Double unit: circa 213-208 . E 16.70 g Bearded head ol Ares [ wearing crested Corinthian helmet. ornamented on bow] Wlh griffinto|. Borderofolive wreath: Rev: Hera Hoplosmia wearingalong chiton andadvaneingE:sheis armed withhelmet and spear and holds a round shield in both hands; in field r Iyre, to [. BPETTIQN: SNG Copenhagen 645. Scheu. Bronze Coins 58,59. SNG ANS 88. Very Tine S(0 186 Reduced Bronze,circa 208 ~205, E7.60 g Laureate headofZeusEin fieldE thunderbolt . Rev. BPETTISN Naked warrior advancing armed with helmet; lance and oblong shield: at his feet: ow/to r with spread wings SNG Copenhagen 1659 (these dles). Scheu, Bronze Coins 56.40. Extremely Title 4(0 Hipponium 187 Bronze...
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Caulonia 190 Nomos_ circu 520-515. AR &.252 Apollo. naked. advaneing [ holding a branch in uplifted r hand and small naked running figure Or demon On Outstretehed aTI; iH Aront; stag On tablet. looking back wards In field L KAVA. Dolled cble border; Rev. Same type. incuse to |. Striated incuse border: Franke-Hirmer pl: 96. 260. Gorini 4. enlarged p. 186-187 (this coin). Noe Caulonia 25 .24. Toned: Lovely archaic style and good extremely fine 15"(U() 191 Nomos. circa 470 440. AR7.95 " Apollo. naked advancing t holding branch in uplifted r hand and small naked running figure Or demon On Outstretehed aFM: I Iront stag looking backwards In tield |. KAVA retrograde: Rev KAVA Sug standing E: above...
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193 Nomos; 440-390. AR 7.80 g. Apollo. naked. standing holding branch in uplifted [ hand. |2 aT outstretcled: between his legs @.At sides two dolphins Rev KAYAO-NI-ZATA Suag standing €: between its legs A SNG Lockett 595 (this coin). Noe Caulonia 54. 173a. illustrated pl: 14. 173 (this coin }. Toned. tine style: exetremely fine 200 Ex Sangiorgi [907. Strozzi collection: 192: Pozzi 279: Naville-Ars Classica /7. 1934.89 and Glendining /955. Lockett colleetion 480. Croton 194 Nomos. circa 525-515, AR 8.01 g. Tripod. lees ending in lion"$ (eet; with three handles and two snakes- heads emerging from the bowg. In field H @PO: Thiek exergual line and dotted cable border: Rev: Same (ype. incuse. Str...
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197 Nomos. cirea 420-390. AR 7.54 g. Young Heracles. naked, seated | on rock covered with lion-skin. holding branch in € hand ad elub in before him lit altar; behind bow and quiver: In outer field. Io r [OYKYETAF] (O1ATGTOC); in exergue IWO dolphins; Rev. (PO-T Tripod: to barley-grain: In exergue E SNG Lockett 614 (this coin ). Very rare and interesting: Very elegantly engraved obverse die. superbly toned and good very fine extremely fine 7"(() Ex Naville-Ars Classica |6. [933. 336; Glendining 1955. Lockeu colleetion 494 and Leu 13, 1975, 32 sales. Thee tradlitions of the foundation of Croton and her maritime and agricultural life are both admirably illustrated on this coin The tirst Of thes...
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200 Drachm. cirea 320-300. E27.40 g. Head of Athena € ; wearing crestedAuic helmet In field c KPO. Rev with folded Eznt;y wings standing on Stg he uch. looking backwards; in field r TPL Pozzi Collection (private edition: Wya) (hs conk: Very rare :Id about very line 2*5u0 Ex Sambon-Canessa /903. Maddalena collection.526 (drawing in text): J Hirsch ( Miinehen} 15. [906. 801 and Leu [973. Virzi collection: 31 Siles. 201 Nomos. cirea 380-360. AR 7.32 g. Eagle standing [ On arehitrave and Hooking backwards: to1 bucranium: In exergue lonie cpital , Rev QPO Tripod. the legs ending in lion feet: in field [Wo olive leaves with fruit. Franke-Hirmer pl. 93. 268. SNG ANS 340. Jameson 425 (this coin). To...
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203 V/3 nomos, circa 215_208. AR 2.02g. Youthful laureate head ofthe river- ~god , Aisaros r In field tor: AIZAPOZ. Rev Pegasus fying to [: below: KPO. SNG Lloyd 624. SNG Miinchen [465. Toned and good very tine 6(0 Alliance Issues of' Croton with other cities Alliance issue with Temesa 204 Nomos circa 51O. AR 7.90 g QPO Tripod with three handles; legs ending in the fOrm of lion < leet: Dotted cable border Rev Corinthian helmet.ineuse.to |. Striated border: Babelon 2170. Giesecke. Italiapl. 3, (these dies). Staziopl. 24.4(these dies). Gorini 10, enlarged p. 156-157 (this coin). Extremely rare and of great historical importance. about extremely fine 18"OOO This nomos belongs to the speeial coi...
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Alliance issue with Pandosia 205 Nomos. circa 510. AR 7.72 g. QPO Tripod with= three handles egs ending inthe form ol lion s feet; Border of dots between two lines Rev HIAN-O4 Bull standingr and looking backwards. inarectangleof dots. the whole within an ineuse reetangle Striated border: Babelonpl. 70. 12. Giesecke Iax pL. 3.2. SNG Oxford 1534 (this rev die). Gorini 3. enlarged p. 178 (his coin) Extremely rare and interesting. very fine 12"0OQ This nomos Celebrates the alliance ofCroton and Paundosia,acityin Bruttium Ontheobverseisthe Delphian tripod The geographer Strabone (VI Z wriles: "Syracuse Was founded by Archias who sailed drom Corinth at about the Same tine that Naxus and Megara Wer...
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Alliance issue with Syharis and Laos 207 Nomos: cirea 51O. AR 7.79 g. Tripod with three handles. legs ending in the form of lion s feet On triple exergual line: in fieldL. YMton octopus with outstretched temtaeles Border of dots. Rev Bull standing and looking backwards: in exergue AAF retrograde_ Border ol" dots within striauted border; Kraay; Sybaris 32 ff. pl. 3. 11.12 (these dies). EGabriei. Problemi di Numismatica Greca della Sicilia Magna Grecia (1959) 50 ill. 22 (. (these dies). Gorini 2. enlargedp. 176-[77 (thiscoin). Extremely rare. Extremely fine very fine 14"() In the decade between 520 and 51O, Croton strngthened its alliance with Temesa: Pandosia and Sybaris. This HOOS WaS minted...
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210 Nomos. 320-280, AR 7.64 g; Laureale head ol Zeus Lin field IAOKPIZNA: Rev Eagle [ with spread wings: perching On dead hare. In field thunderbolt. SNG Lloyd 461 (these dies). SNG ANS 524 (this obv die) Pozzi Paolini pl. 24. 3 . Toned and good very fine 3*(uU 21 Tetradrachm; 280-278 under Pyrrhos, king ol Epirus. AR 16.63 g Head ol Zeus L wearing an oak wre uh in richly curled hair; below truneation of neck A Rev BAZIAFQE-TIPPOY Dione seated [. in throne with high back_ earing chiton and kalcthos; himation around waist: raised to head by corner held in hand: in € 3 sceptre Boston Estiokinipinsther sboulecn 9443 JBabelon; Le roi Pyrrhos. ANS Centennial Publication ( 1958) 63e pl: 7, 3. Poza...
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Mesma 211 Bronze. circa 340 . E8.26g. Head ot Persephone facing slightly [ wearing barley wreath. ear pendant and neeklace; in tield cinochce. Rev MEEMAION Laureale head of Apollo [ with loug Itir falling over neck. Gorini. Medma 436. 3 . SNG Miinchen 1541_ SNG ANS 591. Rare. Lovely green patina and very fine "(c) 215 Bronze, circa 340. A 7.74 Head ot Persephone € wearing earring ad necklace: hair wrapped uround head . In field to MEZMA Read SnReefsepevopod(or Pamg eanreag poppy-head I0 on rock holding patera from which he is feeding dog at his side. Gorini Medma 136.5 Garrucci pl. 16. 3. SNG ANS 594_ Very Fre . Green patina; Very fine Sou Nuceria 216 Bronze. circa 280. E 8.73 g. Laureate he...
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Pandosia 217 Fraction of nomos. circa 360 . AR 2.05 g Head of Hera facing slightly to r: She wears earrings; stephane decorated with palm fronds andanecklace with acorn pendants Rev Naked Pan seated on rock. spear behind arm; athis feet; doge running to |. In field [. [TANIAOZIN Jameson 540 (this coin) . Ol the highest rarity. About very fine Tie 12"*(uO Ex Samnbon-Canessa sale |903 . Maddalena: 58 | anc Evans and Jameson collections. Pandosia. the Achean colony; Was situated slightly above Cosentia (Strabo VI ,,5). on the river Krathis (Crati) Strabo also tells us that Pandosia Was once the royal residence of the Kings of Enotria. Apart from general information; ind the death of Alexander t...
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220 Tetradrachm circa 475-470. AR 131 Mule-cart trotting [0 E: charioteer holds reins and kentron: In exergue: laurel Ieal. in field RECE NoNultrogradot Rew. Hare bounding Gorini 2 . enlarged p. HO (this coin). SNG Locket 646. Franke= Hirmer pl. 98. 28/ (his coin). Rare . Attractive tone and good very file 2*500 Ex Hes-Leu sale 24/3/1959,41 221 Tetradraehm eirca+25-435. AR17.22 g. Lion heaud facing Rev RECINOX retrograde Young: unbearded locatstus sexted naked to Waist. crossed legs covered by himation; holding staff in hand and resting OH diphros. The whole within Iaurel wreath; Gorini 4 enlarged p. 104 (this coin). Franke-Hirmer 99 . 287 R (this die). Hernelder 52 (these dies) Rare" Auraet...
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22} Drachm: circa 410-400; AR 4.16 g Lion $ head facing. Rev PHFINON aureale head of Apollo E. hair tied and [urned up behind over wreath: in field t0 LWo olive-leaves: SNG Cambridge 855 (these dies). Herzfelder |(9 (these dies) Rare. Toned. about etremely tine very tine 1 *(c) 224 Tetredraclm; cirea +10_40o. AR 17.01 &; Lion he:ud faeing: Rev: PHTINON Lauredle head ol Apollo E. hair tied and turned up behind over the Wreath; in field to r laurel leaf with bery. cf, Herzfelder 103 (this obv. die Fev nOl in M) Rare ad (rom rusty die. about extremely lille 10' (uO 225 Bronze. circa 40O E6.02 g Lion heaad Hacing. Rev: Olive spray With two leaves: in field PH: SNG Copenhagen 1939. SNG ANS 680. R...
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228 Bronze. circa 390. E5.24g- Lion he%ud Tucing: Rev PHFINON Lalureale head ol Apollo .. hairtied and Urned up behind Over the wreath; in field to | swastika; Garrucei pl: 114,24 (Rev: with ivy- leaf symbol). Gently smoothed, otherwise about extremely fine 606) Thuis bronze issUe IS related. trough te swastika with series of tetradrachms which are also vey similar |rom stylistic View["in (Herzleller M8, 98: //9. |O. 229 Tetradrachm: eirca 320-300. AR 17.05 g. PHTINOX Laureate head of Apollo /_ long hair Ffalling In curls Over neek: in field Lo |. PHFINOX Rev Lion head Tucing- SNG ANS 676_ Herzlelder 145 (these dies). Wonderlul Iate classicaul early hellenistic style. masterly work of art. i...
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331 Bronze. 270-218. E 8.74 &; Diademed head of Artemis E; Wearing earring and beaded necklace. hair rolled and tied up behind the: neck: ( shoulder bow ad 4uiver: Rev PHFI-NON Seven-stringed Iyre: SNG Copenhagen 1963_ SNG Miinchen 4664 About extremely fine S(0 232 Bronze. eirca 270-218. E5.8l g. Laureate head of ApolloL Along hair talling over neck: in lield toc lyre. Rev PHFT-Nf2N Tripod with three handles. legs euding in the (orm ol lion $ leet: SNG ANS 7/2 (this obv. die). Attractive light green patina. extremely fine "((Q 233 Trias. circa 218-213 E 10.69 g. Jugale heads of Apollo laureate. and Artemis, diademed [: hehind, @; Rev PHFI-NON Tripod with three handles. the legs ending in for...
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236 13nomos circa 44O. AR2.51 g Headofthe nymph Terina r in field TE-PE; Rev; Nike slanding | wearingpeplos; holding large wreath in each hand.A. Sambon. RN [903,.59 f(this coin). Jameson 456 (this coin). Holloway-Jenkins 6 (this coin). Extremely rare ad about very tine 5(0 Ex Sangiorgi sale /907. Strazi. 1256 and Jameson collection. 237 Nomos: eirea 420. AR 7.66 g. Head of the nymph Terina |; wearing sphendone; simple earring and beaded necklace. Olive wreath border: Rev. TEPIINAIQN] Nike seatedI_ O large hvdria lyingon its side: holding wreath inr hand. andakerykeion her |. Regling: Terina /5 (these dies). Franke-Hirmer pl. 95. 273. Holloway-Jenkins /5 (this coin). Beautifuily toned and ex...
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239 Nomos eirea 40. AR 7.39 g. Head of the nymph Terina [ wearing sphendone : in field d The whole within olive wreath Rev. ITEPINA | Nike with spread wings. seated on square cippus inseribedA-H.filling her hydria from lion-heauded spout ofa foumtain afixed t0 a masonry wall; she holds long kervkeion in her /hand: In the fountain DusI swzn $WIMMTIng (Outol (lan). Regling Terina 34 (these dies) . Holloway 20. 3 . enlarged p. 14 (this coin). Holloway-Jenkins 38.enlarged p. 65 (this Coin): About very fine 8(0 Ex Hess-Leu sle 16/4/1957.615 240 Nomos circa 410-00. AR 7.74 g TEPI-NAIQN Head ol the nymph Terina € Wearing sphendone ornamented with meander paltern: in field L I Rev: Nike sealed On re...
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242 Nomos. circa 380-360. AR 7.50 g. TEPINAIQN Head of the city-nymph E with rich curly hair wearing triple earring and beaded necklace. Rev Nike; wearing chiton and himation; seated | On square cippus with base shown in perspective: she holds a bird in her hand. while her /. rests ( border of cippus. Regling. Terina 78-83 Holloway-Jenkins 84. enlarged 69 (this coin). of sublime Iate elassical style. and in high relief. Superb dark tone and extremely fine 7"(Q Raure AJEvans. NC [912.46 thought he could read On the sphendone ot Nike the signature Of Eyainetos (EYA ) but this possibility has been questionedby Hollowway-Jenkins /8.In our opinion: this /s the work of the sme master engraver who ...
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Sicily Abacaenum 244 Hemidrachm; 344-355. E 1354 ! Female (or nymph) head 1 hair in,sphendone: Rev; ABAK-AI-N-INIQNI Forequarters of bearded man-headed bull (the river- god Helikon) [ Bertino |2la pl: I6.1. Calciati 73,1, Rare. Pleasant light green patina: very fine S() Adranum 245 Drachm. circa.340. E27.6/ g. Laureate head of ApolloL.hair c (alling over neck. Rev Seven-stringed lyre. Giesecke. Sicilia pL: 16. (this obv. die). SNG Lloyd 782. Rare. Green patina and good very fine 2*500 Ex Virzi Collecton: 246 Drachm. circa 340.E27.64g Laureate head of Apollo /. short hair falling over neck: Rev Seven-stringed Iyre. BM Guide pl: 26f (this ohw. die). Leu sale 1973 Virzi collection. 93 (this obw...
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247 Bronze.cirea 340. E6.82 2 Head of Sikelia L . wearing myile . wreath Rev. Hippocampr::in field.AA-PANIT-AN. Salinas pl: 2. 12. de Hirsch 268 (these dies). Caleiati M [60. Extremely rare. About very fine very fine S(() Agyrium 248 Drachm; eirea 340-330 . E 29.84 g ATYPINA-ION Head of young Heracles [ wearing lion-skin: Rev: Forequarters of beatrded man-headed bull (the river- ~god Kyamosuros) [ Giesecke. Sieilia pl: 16. Leu 1973 Virzi sale 54 (this obv. die) . Caleiati III [24.5. Very rare ad extremely (ine 3*500 Overstruek on # Syracusan drachm of the type featuring star between [WO dolphins heaud of Athena (no. 494). 240 Drachm. 340-330. E15.32 g Headofyoung Heracles. or lolaos [; weari...
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Aetna 250 Tetradrachm. 475-470. AR 17.37 g. Quadriga driven slowly to right by Athena; wearing plumed Attic helmet sleeved Tong chiton girdled; al Waist and Aegis with a large Gorgoneion: long kentron held in E hand. reins elasped in | Above the horses Nike flies to the | holding in both hands wrealthed diadem with which to €rownthe goddess Inexergue stylised shrub Rev Throne covered with lion-skin facing [ 0n which seated Zeus Aitnaios wearing himation hoiding thunderbolt in r hand and grasping eagle-crowned sceptre in E. feet resting On a three-stepped footstool, The back Of the throne is slightly curved while the leet. in the shape of lion " pawS rest On stubs. In field and in exergue AIT...
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253 Didrachm. 485-470. AR 8.58 g. ObvAK-RA Eagle with folded wings standing [ Rev Crab. Below: YOUng male head [ hair tied at back of neck: with pearl diadem; at sides CA- _ Jenkins 164pl.37. i8 (these dies). SNG ANS 959 (these dies) Dark tone and perfectly struek. good extremely tine 3 S( Ex Hess-Leu 42/4/1962.48. 254 Tetradrachm.460-450. AR 16.94g.AKPAC-XOTNA Eagle withfolded wings standing Eon lonie eapital. Rev Crab; below; Moral ornament; SNG Lockeut 696. Rizzo pl. 1, Light corrosion on obverse. Otherwise good very fine 4"*0uu 255 Hexas_ circa 450. E933 g Eagle with folded wings standing |. Rev Crab; Gabrici pl.I, 8. SNG Copenhagen 64. Westermark 5 pl. 1,5. Caleiati [ [47.9. Very Fre Fi...
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257 Tetradrachm: eirea +15. AR 16.89 g AKPAT_ANTIN-0-N Eagle L_ with wings spread, perched on dead hare Iying on rock. against which rest murex ad a cockle-shell. Rev Crab: on either side murex and a cockle shell; Beneauth; a large tish (potypritn €eTHM) swimming | Rizzo pl. 1. 16 (these dies) . Gulbenkian 164 (these dies). Franke-Hirmer pl. 60. 173 (this obv. die ) Very Fre AU exceptional quality for this issue: Attractively toned and of the highest ciassical style: good very fine 25'(QQ Acragas_ Le" second biggest city in Sieily. Was founded by inhabitants O the nearby city of Gela: in the south-western corner Of Sieily; at site' nO far fron the sea between the river Aeragas HOw called $. ...
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250 Hemidrachm. 420-4I0. AR 2.09 g. Eagle standing r: with spread wings. its talons grasping supine colt: between wing "34i8 and tail. barlev_grain. Rev A-K-P-A Crab: bene th sea-monster (Ketos) swimming [o [ WIL Tish in its jaWs Copenhagen 55 (this obv. die). Jameson 514 (this coin). Old dark tone and good very fite 60( E Evahs Jd Jameson collections. 260 Tetradrachm signed by Polyai. 410-406, AR 17.09 g . Quadriga driven I at gallop. the charioteer crowned by Nike flying In exergue. crab: Rev: AKPAT-ANTINON Twoeagles / perching On dead hare Iying on rock: the tarther; with spread lower its head towards the prey: the nearer: with folded wings. raises its head io screech On rock lotus Mlower...
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26| Tetradraehm. +10-406 B.C AR 16.91 g Quadriga driven |. a speed by Nike: With spread wings. wearing chiton. holding reins in both hands and kentron in E;above.to L. vine-branch with leaves and Iruit. In exergue: AKPATANTI NON. Rev Two eagles E perehed on dead hare hare Iying On roek: the further; with spread wings_ lower its he:ud [owards the prey (e nearer; With closed wings. Faises its head: behind. to [ horned head of young river- Eod Hypsals. In field above. XTPA TON: Giacosa pl: 40 (his coin). Rizzo pl. 3. | (these dies). Seltman 4. 12. Franke-Hirmer pl. 64. 180 (these dies) Very Fe Old dark tone mnetal ATaws OH reverse. Otherwise about extremely tine 20*(X) 262 Didrachm 410 406. AR ...
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264 Hemilitra. 410-406. E23.48 g. Eagle r with spread wings and lowered head. holding # dead hare in its talons; In field. to AKPA Rev: Crab; beneath; erayfish !. and scallop-shell. In field, six pellets. SNG ANS /025 Caleiauti 165. 10, U, Westermark. The Bronze Hemilitra of Akragas. Qtie 13. 1984. 82 pl. 2. 12. Green patina and very line 'O() 265 Tetras. 410-406, E 10.89 g. Eagle = Wines beating. holds in its talons dead hare at which it tears with its beak . Behind the bird, crab in lower [. field: tor AKPA. Rev Crab; below. three pellets and craytishtol. SNGANS /037. Calciati 178 50. Westermark H 4. pl 3. Very Frc. Wonderful dark gteen patina and about extremely tine 1*500 266 Tetras. 410...
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269 Hemilitra. 406)-380. E49.79 g AKPATAE Headol young river- -2Od Akragas |. diademed and with short horns. Rev. Eagle with closed wingss standing | On onic eapital and Tooking backwards: in field toL crab: t0 [ six pellets in [WO FOWS. Rizzo pl 3. 17. SNG ANS [097. Caleiati [ [94. 89/3 (this obv die) . Westermark 14pL 4 &. Good very fine 700) 270 Browze: 340-300 . E4.52 g Laureate head of Zeus | In field. to L. AKPATANTL Rev Eagle H. with spread wings holds in its talons dead hare at which it tears With its beak. Salinas pl: I.13. SNG ANS //3. Calciati | 206.16. Good very fine 500 271 Bronze. 287-279 , under the tyrant Phintias. E7.40 g Reed-wrealthed heaud of river ~god L.hair falling ove...
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274 Hemilitra.344_340. under the alliance with Timoleon of Syracuse.E 12.50 g 2-IIKEAI-I-A Headot Sikelia L . Wearing ampsa and sphendone. triple-drop ad beaded necklace. Rev EYMMA XI- KO-N Lighted torech between [WO {FTig (hdi bebdledieeckSNG Kunchen21Z corn stalks Gieseeke. Sieilia pl' 17. Caleiati, op. cit (no. 273) 13 Very rarc Light green pautina and about extremely tine '(X) Ontheobverse ofthishemilitraisthe personificationofthe island of Sicily inthe form fahead bound withasphedoneorhead-band; wrapped I AH1 (WPPTA and weanng Ir ~pendant earrings (recalling the ancient nanie of Sicily: Trinakria. meaning triple pointed: ct Thuc: VI 2 2Vand pearl neeklace: This represemtation 0 Sicily i...
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277 Hemilitra 370-350. under Campanian occupation. E [0.13 2. ENTEAAAX Head of Demeter €. with barley wreath: wearing earring ad beaded necklace: hair falling into a plait behind neck. Rev K-AMH-A NQN Pegasus flying h:below. heImet |o [ Garaffo 30. 6a pl. 1. &. Caleiati |348. Rare. Green patina and good very fine (QQ Eutella: origially an Elimi:n LOWI: WilS siualed On lolty SUmmit in the interior ol the islnd On the river Hypsas In 40H4the Campanan Mercenaries #ho had been in the services ol the Carthaginians seized upon Entella. which they held for many ers. This and the previous cwin were struck undler their occupation. 278 Tetradrachm.410-4(. AR 16.94 g: Quadriga driven rapidly %; On doub...
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280 Tetradrachm; 475_465. AR 17.36 g. Naked. bearded rider; wearing conical helmet astride horse prancing [ spear in raised hand. hand holding reins Rev. Bearded: man-faced bull (the river- Gelas) praneing E: below. CEAAX Gulbenkian rvenlierd GGelh Pncisgatielqw,9EA 93, 6 futhenkthi 195 (these dies). Franke-Hirmer 154 (these dies) GE Rizzo coin) Rizzo pl: 17. 5 (this coin): Jenkins !01/4 (this coin ). Extremely rare; only four specimens known A very fascinating and desirable coin WIlh good , grey tone , good very (ine 50 () This tetradrachm WiS issued in 475 465in Gela: Rhodes Crete colony founded in 698-688 by the ikistcr Antilemus and Entimus. The motif of the armed rider is typical for th...
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282 Tetradrachm.475-465 AR [7.07 g. Quadriga to [ driven at walking pace by charioteer holding kentron in in his [ hand and reins in EaboveNike Aying Eaboutto crownthe horses Double exergual line.the lowerdotted. Rev CEAAX Forequarters of beurded. mn-faced bull (the river- eod Gel:s) Iying down to E the truncation of the body dotted Franke-Hirmer pl. 56. 157. Hesperia Art Bulletin |, 1951, 80 (this coin). Jenkins 173/2 , illustrated pl. H (this coin) Light corrosion On reverse. Otherwise good very fine 1*600 Ex Hess-Leu |6/4/1957. 76 283 Drachm: 475-465. AR 4.07 g Naked rider in aCt Ol jumping Irom horse prancing E: his hand holding reins and resting against horse mane. kentron in his g hand...
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285 Tetradraehm cirea 430, AR 17.16 g. Quadriga driven tO€ : walking pace by charioteer weuring long chiton and holding reins in both hands with kentron in 1: Nike Ilying E. about t0 €Town the horses. In exergue: TEAOION retrograde. Rev LOEIIOAIS Forequarters 0f bearded. man-laced bull (the river- god Gelas) swimming E the truneation ol the body plain: (o€_the nymph Sosipolis wearing double-girdled peplox holds Wreath above thc gel" head with her E hand. Rizropl 17,21 (these dies}. Jenkins 371 Franke-Hirmer pl. 56, 159 (these dies) SNG ANS 70 (these dlies). Very Fare Of very delicate classical style very fine about extremely tine 15"(cO The inscription ol the word Sosipolis" which appenrs O ...
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287 Didrachm; cirea 425. AR 8.43 g. Bearded rider galloping E and spearing fallen hoplite: the horseman: wearing shont chtton alid Plrygian helmen is turned facing and thrusting downwards wilh spear in his raised Huatd The hoplite wearing only cresled helmet.has fallenon his buck: his large round shield interposedbetween him and his adversaryReu: Youthful head 0l the river gode Gelas | with small horn above forehead. short hair bound with diadem. In field. to€FEAA_ Olive-wreath border: Rizzo pl: I8. H (these dies). Jenkins 257. 463 (these dies). Very rare and among the finest known specimens of this very dilficult issue Some light oxidation and corrosion: light serateh On obverse Otherwise e...
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291 Tetradrachm 4[0-405_ AR 16.98 g. ITEASI] QN Quadriga driven rapidly A by charioteer wearing long chiton and Tholding reins in both hands with kentron inES above.egle Iying | in exergue whea-earto |, Rev TEAAX Man-faced bull standing Tull-lengthto [. Hacing Jong corn-stalkand shorter one below his beard. Inexergue barley erm, Rizzopl. [9.4 (these dies). Gulbenkian 202 (these dies). Jenkins 485/16 (this coin). Very Frc , An autractive example of this handsome ad ambitious coin. Toned and extremely tine 25"(uu 292 Talent.406-405; AV 1.72 g. Rideron horse paeing [ . Wearing chiton. Phrygian helmet and hoots. Reins held ing: hand. spear in |. Rev FEAAX Forequarters of bearded. man-taced bull ...
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Enna 295 Drachm. 344-341. E34.72 g Head of Demeter [ wearing wreath of corn-ears. In field. to = AAMATHP Rev: Gont standing r:in field to=_corn-stalk. to|_ torch: In exergue ENNA-IQN Rizzopl.59.15. SNG Copenhagen 234. Cammarauta 177.3 Extremely rare and. aS Usual, overstruck on Syracusan draehm: About very (ine 2*50u Overstruck on Syracusan drachm of the type featuring star helween (WO dolphins Head ol Athena (no. 494). 296 Hemilitr: 344-341. E11.74 g. AAMETHP Head o Demeler E cting wrealth of corn-ears. earring and beaded necklace Rev ENNA-IQNI Ox head with dewlap E pearly fillets hanging from horns Above. barley grain Rizzo pl.59. 16. SNG ANS /335 . Cammarata |79.Sa. Rare and about etremel...
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Himera 249 Chaleidian draehm: 5.30-520. AR,5.64 g. Cock strutting Border of dots_ Rev Square puneh composed o four raised (winemill-sail" and fourincuse triangles. Striated square border: Franke-Hirmerpl. 20.63. SNGANS 137. Kraay. Himera 36. 39 (this coin). About veny Mine 6(C Ex Naville 5. 1923. 908 and Frey (Freiburg ) 24/9/1954.5/1 sales. 300 Chaleidian drachm: 490-480. AR 5.32 g Cock Border of dots Rev. Hen r in linear incuse square With striated border: Reg ling pl: 1O. 244 (lhese dies). Kraay Himera 84.251 (these dies). Corrosion On reverse otherwise good Ve} Tine very fine 1*2(0 30 [ Didrachm: 483-472. AR 8.67 g. Cock [. In field to L.. HIMERA. Rev Crab Rizzo pl. 24.5. Jenkins Himera ...
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303 Didrachm. circa 440. AR 8.15 g Naked youth in act of dismoumting from horse galloping E:E: hand grasps the horse MC. kentron held in In exergue NOIAPEMI partially retrograde Rev: The nymph Himera . wearing long chiton and himatic; Hair gathered into knot behind neck. standing to tront facing E: holds patera in [: hand. from which she pours a libation over Maming circular altar on low base. Above her arm barley grain. in field [ caduceus bound with fillet in exergue ZOTEPI retrograde. Giacosa pl. 29 obv: (this coin). Gutam-Schwabacher 3 (these dies). Very Frc Light corrosion on obverse otherwise very line good very line 2'((Q Ex Hess-Leu sule 28. 1965. 64. 304 Trias; cirea 430 . E 2/.89 g...
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307 Hemilitra; 400_380. E3.79 g. Head of the nymph Himera | wearing sphendone. ampux and long earring: in field |. six pellets. Below IM E. Rev Six pellets in tWo Tow s. within laurel wreath. Gabrici pl. 2. [4. Caleiati 43.,35. Kraay: Op. cit: (no. 304)31.3. Delighttul light green patina and extremely fine 40 308 Hemilitra. 400_380. E 4.82 g Head of nymph facing three-quarters | hair held by large ampur: Rev Crayfish E: above SIX pellets; below IME. Gabrici. Imera pl: 6. 18. Gabrici pl. 2. 12. Calciati [ 44,36. Kraay &.0. (no. 304)*34. +a. Ratre Green patina and ahout extremely fine 500 "Kainon 309 Bronze, 360_340. E9.60 g. Griffin running | On uneven exergual line. Rev Horse prancing |. rei...
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31 Tetradrachm: cirea 415-410. AR 17.50 g. Quadriga driven rapidly / by Athena wearing chiton and plumed helmet Reins held in hand. kentron int:above horses Nike Aying [o CrOwn the goddess. Double exergual line: beneath_ cWn Aying Rev KAMAPINAI-ON Heald o bearded Heracles wearing lion-skin. Rizzo pl. 5. 9 (this obv. die) Gulbenkian |74 (these dies) Westermark-Jenkins 142 (these dies). Rare. Toned: light niek On reverse, Otherwise about extremely fine 12'(OQ 312 Tetradrachm signed by Eche. eiren 410-405, AR 17.50 @. Quadriga driven rapidly by Athena wearing chiton ad Phrygian helmet Reins held in |. hand. kentran in Eabove the horses Nike Tying [0 erown her: In exergue lonic column: below ign...
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314 Didrachm signed by VA: circa +10 405 BC AR 8.6/ g KAMAPINAL-ON retrograde Head of the young river-god Hipparis with small horns and short hair bound with Iaenia: beneath VA ( Rev. The nymph Kamarina. head turned [ ad hatir boundin sphendee riding On sWan swimming with spread wings Jd curvedneck naked from the Waist upwatrds seated with erossed feet. haud clasped :rcund sWan neck while [ holds billowing chiton. Stylised waves beneath swan. Rizzo pl. 7. 6 (hese Uies . Westermark-Jenkins [60 (these dies). U_ Westermark Jenkins Notes on some New or Rare Coins of Kamarina. Qtic 1982.52 4. pl: 2. 16(/7 (this coin). Very rre_ 4 well preserved example of this charming ad desirable coin; Lightly ...
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316 Tetras cirea 415405 . 43.73 &. Gorgoneion with hairband. Rev: Owl standing E and holding up lizard in |. claw. In field LKAMA In exergue tree pellets. SNG ANS /222 Westermark-Jenkins /85 Light green patina and extremely fine 6(Q 317 Tetras 415405 , E3.28. Head of Athena E wearing plumed Phrygian helmet. Rev. Owl standling I. in field |. lizaurd. [ KAMA. In exergue. three pellets . SNG Miinehen 421. Westermark-Jenkins 202. About extremely tine #() 318 Didrachm: before' 405. AR 8.29 g Bust of young river- 2Od Hipparis, facing three-quarters with horns On (orehe:d ad hair (lying behind in loose" cUrIs: fish ascending on either sidle. Rev; KAM-A-PI-NA The nymph Kamarina. head turned and hair...
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319 Drachm AR415-405 AR 3.78 g Bust ofthe nymph Kamarina; facing three-quarters [. Hair ~(lying behind in loose curls; wearing earring and beaded neckiace. Fish ascending on either side of neck: Rev Nike flying wearing long chiton girdled Ml Wilist: hand holds taenia. kerykeion in |. In field. |KAM-API : Rizzo pl: 7. 10 (these dies). Westermark-Jenkins /68 (these dies). Extremely rare. Excavation Datina ad some enerustation On reverse. good very fine fine 1*500 Westermark ad Jenkins suppose that the author of this drachm Was an engraver denominated Drachmi engraver Il", who might be also the Masler responsible for (Wo Heraeles heads ( Westermark-Jenkins R /2 and R /9) in the tetradrachm grou...
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323 Tetradrachm: before 450. AR 16.79 g. The river- ~POd Amenanos as bearded: man-faced bull kneelingtor:on his back anaked Silenus with horse-tail. kneeling On knee and strelching his land forwards overthe god s head. In exergue. sea-monster (ketos). Rev KATA-N-AION Nike. wearing long chiton. advances holding taenia in her outstretehed r hand. Mirone 3 | MO 19 (these dies). Giesecke. Sicilia pl: 4 (these dies). Rizzo pl. 9. 14 (these dies). Rare Some areas ol corrosion. Otherwise ahout extremely fine good very fine 6" (OQ) 324 Tetradrachm circa 440. AR 17.14 g. Quidriga drven slowly by charioteer wearing long chiton ad holding reins in both hands. kentron int Rev KATANAIO-N Laureate head of...
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327 Tetradrachm signed by Kra _ _ cirea 4307425. AR 17.24g. Quadriga driven slowly E by charioteer wearing ong chiton and holding reins inL. hand.kentron int Onchariot the signature KPA_ Rev KATANAION Laureate headol Apollor_hairturned up behind and bound with wreath: SNG Lockeu 728 (this rev. die) Rizzo |05 pict: 23 pl, I0. 9 (these dies) Very Fre ad significant. good very fine 10"(u) This letradrachm: issued ound 430-4425. shom s tle tirst exmple Ol anengraver signaluTC (n Sicilizn C; The signature. IItiny leuters can be reatdl onthe curved parpetoacharict; (Mthe obverseofthe coin Onthereverse is the head of Apollo erandioso accordling to Giulio Emanuele Rizzo: "his eve: `till drawn Irom t...
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330 Tetradrachm.415-410. AR /6.64g. Quadrigat- drivenby charioteer wearing long chiton.holding reins and kentron: above: Nike (liesEto crownthe praneinghorses. Inexergue craylishtor Rev KATANAL-ON Laurealeheadot ApolloE_hairturned up behind ad bound with wreaith; behind. fish: Gulbenkian /86 (these dies) Rizzo pl: H, 17; 13, 3 (these dies). Very rare and about Very fine 3*(uQ Ex /. Hirsch (Mimnehen) alc 19, 1907. 121 aid Pennisi collection: 331 Tetradrachm work ol the Maestro della Foglia circa 415-410. AR 16.28 g. Stationary quadriga driven by charioteer wearing long chiton and holding reins in both hands above. Nike Ilies [o crown him. Rev KATANAIOX Laureate head Apollor_ with short hair: ...
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332 Drachm; 4/0-405. AR4.21 Galloping quadriga [driven by charioteer wearing long chiton and holding reins and kentron Hles( both hands: above. Nike L.to erown him. In field and below double exergual line KA-TA-N/AION Rev AMENAN O2 Head olthe young river- ~god Amnenanos hatir bound, Small sideburns; around tWo fishes ad crayfish: Mirone 82 no. 80 , Weber 1271"(this coin). SNG Lockett 732 (his coin). Extremely rare. Toned afd extremely fine 10"(() Ex Glendining /955 . Loekett [. 6/3 and Weber colleetions: 333 2 litrale; eirca 410405. AR 79 g. Facing headotbald; bearded Silenus[ withpoimtedears: Rev; KATANAIS-N Laureale head of Apollo E . with short hair: Salinas pl: 19. 16. Mirone 94 no. I0I_...
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335 Drachm :uttributed t0 Euainetos. circa 405 AR 3.98 g. Quadriga galloping[ driven by female charioteer holding reins and Kemtron in both hands: above_ Nike Mlies L0 crown her: In exergue KATANAIQIN Rev Head of the young river- -god AmenaHOS with small horns and short hair bound with taenia: around. two fishes and craylish Above. AMENANOZ Mirone 80 no. 73. SNG Lloyd 906. SNG Lockett 733. Franke-Hirmer pl: 13. 39 R SNG ANS /263 (these dies) Very rare. Light corrosion. Otherwise very fine 3*50u Ex Hess-Leu sale |6/4/1957, 74. 336 Tetradrachm signed by Herakleidas circa 405 , AR 16.50 g . Quadriga galloping driven by charioteer cholding reins in both hands: above. Nike Ilies E t0 erown him. B...
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338 Tetradrachm signed by Herakleidas_ CIc 405-402 AR 16.92 g. Laurealte head of Apollo facing three-quarters left. hair falling in curls and locks around his face. In lield the signature HPAKAEIAAS Rev. Quadriga galloping driven by charioteer holding reins in both hands. thee bridle ol the outer horse trailing (rom the bit; above. Nike flies Lc) CTOwn him wilh ,. hand . while in thie she holds a filleted kerykeion: In exergue KATANAIQN. Below. fish Mirone 62 no.59 (these dies), Rizzopl. 14. enlarged pl. 16. 3 (these dies). Gulbenkian [92 (these dies). Regl ling Op. cir: (nO. 336) 35/ no. Ib (this coin). SNG Lloyd 902 (this coin). Rare and of good elassical style. Toned and very tine 35"((0 ...
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342 Tetras cirea 405-402, E 1.36 g AMENANOE Head of the young river god Amenanos with small horn on forehead: behind ivy-leaf, Rev Winged thunderbolt: above two pellets. (On third. In field K-A. SNG Lloyd 915. SNG ANS 1272. Boehringer 156 ff. Wonderful light green paatina and extremely fine Suu 343 Bronze. Znd-Ist cent_. E 10.43 g. KATANAI-SZN Head of Hermes E wearing winged petasos: Rev: Nike advancing [ holding wreath and palm: in field. monograms. SNG ANS /295. SNG Minchen 488 About extremely fine 600 Centuripae 344 Drachm: 350-330. E33.62 g; Headof Persephonel wearing earring and €Orn wreath: around, four dolphins: Rev Leopard crouehing | foreleg raised: In exergue KENTOPITINAN, Gabrici ...
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Kimissa 346 Hemidrachm 350-330. AR 4.97 g. OMONOIA Laureate and diademed head of Homonoia [ long hair falling behind neck: wearing earring and beaded necklace Rev Litaltar with O horns, adorned with wreath: [aurel-branch O either side: In field. above and below. KIMIEX-AIQN: Jameson 559 (these dies). Rizzo pl. 59.22 (these dlies). Very rare . Toned and extremely fine 4*00O Leontini 347 Tetradrachm. circa 475. AR 16.95 g. Quadriga driven slowly [ by charioteer wearing long chiton and holding reins in both hands: above. Nike flies r t0 crown the horses Rev VE-O-N-TIN-ON partially retrograde Lion he:d [ jaws open and tongue protruding around. four barley-grains_ Rizzo pl 22. 8 (this obv die). F...
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350 Tetradrachm. circa 445. AR 16.98 g. Laureate head of Apollor_hairrolled behind neck: Rev LEO-V-TIN-ON Lion $ head Ejaws open and tongue protruding: behind tripod and four barley grains = around: Rizzopl.23.12(these dies). Franke-Hirmer pl; 7. 22 (this obu. die). SNG ANS 232 (this obv. die). Jameson 630 (this coin ) Rare the finest representation of Apollo in the Leontinian oinage. Very Tine "((() EX Evans ad Jameson colleeticns. 351 Tetradrachm. circa 435-430. AR 16.98 g. Laureate head of Apollo [ hair plaited wreath-like around the head. Rev L-EO- N-TIN-O-N Lion" s headE.jawsopenandtongue protruding: around. fourE barley grains_ Rizzopl.23.[9(thesedies) Franke- Hirmer pl. 8, 24 (this ob...
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354 Tetradrachm; 430-425. AR 17.14 g. Laureate head of Apollo = with short curly hair; to E ivy-shoot. Border of dots: Rev: LE-ON-TI-N-ON Lion s head r_ jaws open: around. three barley-grains. below iishtor: (Catherina hepsetus) Rizzo pl. 24. (these dies). SNG ANS 254 (these dies). Rare . Very Tine 1"50u 355 Tetras. circa 405. E 1.94 g Laurealle heald ol Apollo L. with short hair: in tield t0 I laurel leaf with berry and LEON. Rev Tripod with hrce handles: between the legs ending in form of lion feet; Iyre laid askew: plektrum and barley-grain on either side In exergue three pellets. SNG Copenhagen 36/. Rizzo pl: 24. 10. C. Boehringer 146 A / Good very line 500 Lilybaeum 356 Bronze. End IS c...
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359 Chaleidian drachm, circa 500-495. AR 5.70 g Dolphin swimming within sickle-shaped harbour: beneath dolphin DANKLE: Border of dots between (WO lines. Rev Mussel-shell within nine various incuse quadratic patterns. Gielow 28 MO 68 pl. 6 (this die missing). Franke-Hirmer pl: 46.49 SNG ANS 302 (this obv: die) Rare. Well struck and lightly toned. good extremely fine 7*500 360 Tetradrachm. 491-490 under the Samians (494-489 B.C. ) AR 17.32 g. Lion mask facing on raised disk. Rev Prow with railing, to L. in field E. D (year Or issue 4) Gielow 47 no. 92 = J P: Barron; The Silver Coins of' Samos 966) /79 no. 12 SNG ANS 308. Holloway 106 infra (this coin) Very rire . Good very fine 8*(cO 361 Tetra...
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363 Tetradrachm: 415-405 , AR 17.18 g; Mule biga driven [ by the nymph Messana; she stands wearing long chiton girdled at waistand holds the reins in both hands.kentron inl. In tield above andtoc MEZZA-NA. Inexergue twodolphins swimming towards ech other Rev MES A-N-IO-N Hare springingcinfield below. dolphintor: Rizzopl. 26.2 = Franke-Hirmer pl. 18. 56. Caltabiano Op. cit 526.6 (this coin). Of exquisite style. the reverse especially fine. Obverse die # little decayed. Otherwise 4s struck, With pleasant tone. Extremely fine 8"(cO 36! Tetradrachm. 415-405 . AR 17.17 g Mule biga driven by the nymph Messamna: she stands wearing long chiton girdled = waist and holds the reins in both hands. kentr...
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366 Hemilitra circa 405_ E7.6I g Hare springing E:in field above. MEXZANION helow: grasshopper [ Rev. Oetopus SNGANS 384. Rutter: Messana 212no. Ib. Calciati[49.2 Caltabiano op. cit. 686 (tetras) (thiscoin). Caccamo Caltabiano 73 ilL. 5 (this coin) Rare and good very fine 5(0 367 Tetradrachm:eirea 4(O. AR /7.09 g. Mulebiga driven E.by the nymph Messana: she holds the reins in both hands. the kentron in the = Above. Nike fying IO CTOW het. faenic in her hand. In exergue. (WO dolphins swimming towards each other: Rev MEEZ-AN-ION Hare springing [: below. head of Pan with small horn T Rizzo pl: 26. 13 (these dies). de Hirsch 467 (these dies) MCaceamo Caltabiano. Op. cit 611.4 (this coin). Toned ...
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370 Hemilitra. after 396. E2SI g. Head of nymph Pelorias [_ wearing sphendone and ampyx:ateach side ofherhead. a dolphin: In field [ HEASPIAX Rev: IMEXZA JNIIQNI Tridemt: t0 €. hare; below pecten (OUt of flan). Caccamo Calabiano 78. |= Rutter Messina 2142.2 Caleiati [5.. M.Caecamo Caltabiano ep. cit 668 (this coin) Pleasant light green patina and very fine S00 371 Bronze: 350-330. E 8.05 g. Laureate, bearded head of Poseidon E. with long hair ~falling over neck; in field dolphin and FOZEIAAN Rev MEIEEANISN] Ornamented trident; on both sides. a dolphin swimming downwards. Gabrici pl.4.15_ SNG Munchen 672 Calciati [ 52. 14 Virzi 1/43 (this coin). MCaceamo Caltabiano op. cit 750.3 (this coin). ...
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Morgantina 374 Tetradrachm; circa 340, AR 17.16 g Head of Kore-Persephone L wearing reed wreath. triple ear-pendant and beaded neeklace: before prolile two dolphins swimming towards each Other: behind head another dolphin swimming downwards. Under neck truneation. monogram AP Rev: [MIOPTANTINIQN] Quadriga driven rapidly to the charioteer: wearing long chiton, holds the reins in the hand and leaans forward with kentron In [ above. Nike flies = t0 crown him. Erim pl: (these dies). G.Alessi; Illustrazione di UMa medaglia dell'antica cilta di Morganzio. Giornale di Seienze. Lettere ed Anti (Palermo). 1832, [66 fC. (his coin). Mirone. Une rare tetradrachme de Morgantine. RN /917-1918. 123no. 2 (t...
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Motya 377 Didrachm: circa 420-410. AR 8.55 g. Young. naked man riding sideways on horse gallopiag our Laboul t0 dismount Irom the animal. Rev. Head of nymph [ hair bound by fillet_wrapped around four times. In field dolphins (one QUt of (an) swimming clockwise Jenkins. Punic Sicily [ 34 mr: 5 (these dies) . SNG ANS 495 Very rare. Old cabinet tone and very fine good very fine 2*500 The obverse of this very early issue resembles the somewhat earlier didrachms of Himera (no. 303). The reverse finds Darallel with the Arethusa heads of Syracusan tetradrachms (no. 4501. 378 Tetradrachm: circa 397. AR /6.8/ g Head of nymph E wearing ampux and sphendone. ear-pendant and necklace: In field MV in Puni...
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Nacona 38[ Tetras; eirea 400. E 5.66 g. Dionysus. wearing manle . sealed sideways O mule advancing he holds a kamtharus in his hand :d thyrsus in |. In field three pellets: Rev: NAKONIAIONI Head ol nymph G hair bound at the nape of neck by fillet wrapped around three times. Rizzo pl. 60. 1O.IOa . SNG ANS 512. Caleiati | 325. Very fine 40) Naxos 382 Chaleidian drachm. eirca 520-510. AR5.57 g Ivy-wreathed head of Dionysus with pointed beard and ong hairin form of dots falling over neck: truncation of neck also dotted. Border of dots between (WO lines Rev Bunch ol grapes hanging Trom SUIk between tWo leaves: in field below: NAX-ION retrograde: Border o dots between (Wo lines. Cahn (this rev die...
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383 Chaleidian drachm: circa 500. AR 5.71 g. Ivy-wreathed head of Dionysus L with pointed beard and hair in form of dots_ ~falling in waves over neck. the truncation of which is also douted. Border of dots between two lines. Rev: Bunch ol grapes hanging from stalk between two leaves: in field below. NAXION. Cahn 4| (these dies). Franke-Hirmer pl.1S. (this coin). Very rare and one O the finest known specimens. Pleasanlly toned, well-; struck and centred. extremely fine 40*OuO 38 ! Tetradrachm. circa 460 AR 16.91 g Bearded head ol Dionysus E wearing ivy-wreath. hair tied up high in knot On thc nape of his neck Border of dots broken by beatrd. hair-knot And wreath: Rev N-AXI-ON Naked: bearded S...
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385 Drachm: circa 460. AR 4.24 2 Bearded head of Dionysus E. wearing ivy-wreath; his hair tied up high with a knot On Uhe nape of his neck Border of dots broken by beard. hair-knot an wreath; Rev N-A-XL-ON Naked; beatrded Silenus, with pointed ears. ruffled hair and long tail. squatting facing_ [he lee Tolded to the side ad the raised. He turns towards kantharos in his raised [ hand, while the Fests on hs knee: the tail showing behind his leg: Rizzo pl: 28. 13 (these dies). Jameson 674 (this coin). Cahn 55. 8 (this coin). Very rare and beutiful style Toned and extremely fine 16*((6) Ex Sambon-Canessa /907 , Martinetti-Nervegna sale. 716 and Jameson collection 386 Tetradrachm: circa 415. AR 1...
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387 Hemidrachm; circa 410-405. AR 2.09 g. AXZINO-> Head of young river- god Assinos L . with small horns wreathed by celery leaves Rev Bearded. naked Silenus. squatting onrocks. facing:= leg raisedand Efoldedto the sicle: Heturns towards Kantharos In his haund while holding tWO small crossed sticks (pipes? ) in his | In field to r NAXION Boehringer; Salvatore Pennisi. ZIN 42, 1935.pl. 9. 9 (this coin). Cahn 115.6 (this coin). Rizzo pl. 28. 22: enlarged pl. 30, 5. (this coin). A rare and enchanting coin in an exceptional state of preservation. Beautifully toned. very small area O weakness On obverse. Otherwise almost Fde 7*(UQ E Penisi Collection 388 Tetras. circa 405. E2.66 g. Laureate head ...
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391 Tetradrachm; cirea 400. AR 17.16 g. Quadriga driven rapidly rabout to steer around an lonic column (turning-post): above. Nike flying |. to crown the charioteer Crayfish to beneath double exergual line. Rev: Head of nymph [ with hair flowing behind her neck wearing (pua. carring and necklace with pendant. In tield around. three dolphins one appearing from truncation of neck: to |. "S in Punic characters Sartiges /13 (this coin). Jenkins. Punic Sicily [ 47 no. 23 (this coin). Very Tre Toned and veny fine 2"(QQ Ex Sotheby 1909 , Benson collection. 24Q and MAM sle 43, /970 , 46 sales 392 Tetradrachm; cirea 4(. AR 15.80 g. Quadriga driven rapidly / , eharioteer holding reins and kentron. In ...
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Petra 395 Draehm; 340-330, E29.59 g Bearded head [ in field to = [TETPINAN] Rev Aphrodite. seated E On dliphros . wearing long robe . She holds dove in her | hand. while her r rests On the edge of the seat. Gabrici pl: 3. 14. SNG ANS 6/4. Very rare and very fine 2*(() Piakos 396 Hemilitrau. work of the Maestro della Foglia" cirea 410, E4.72 g . Head of young river-= -g0d L_wilh small horns. wearing laurel wreath: in fieldL.H-F-A-K-I-Nbetween six pellets. Rev Hound dragging down hind LO € and biting its neck:in field aCOr ; [0 [. leal . Jenkins: Enna ete: 92 group (three specimens known) C. Boehringer 165 . Extremely rare Very fine good very fine 3*(O0 Rizzo presumes this rare isSle t0 be the...
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309 Didrachm. circa 440. AR 8.41 g Dog scenting the ground. Rev Head of Aigeste long wavy hair falling over_nape of neck ; bound in # ribbon and turned Up behind. She wears an earring and beaded necklace. In field r ZET EXTA-IIB retrograde. Weber 1505 (these dies) Gulbenkian 238 (this obv. die). SNG ANS 6/6 (this rev die) Rare Vety Tine good very fine 1'200 400 Didrachm; circa 440. AR &.88 g: Dog I; ; above barley = ~grain Rev: Head of Aigeste [ . long hair falling over nape of neck and bound in a beaded fillet: In field to r: EEFEXTAIB retrograde. Hunter 243 no pl: 15. 15 (these dies). Rizzo pl. 64, 9 rev (this comn) Rare %nd very tine 1*200 FX Totremea collection: 401 Didrachm; circa 405. ...
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402 Tetradrachm; circa 405-400. AR 17.36 2. Aigestes the city s founder; as hunter; standing to€ with |. foot upOn rock E hand resting on hip. [. elbow on knee; he wears pilos suspended behind the neck. sword hanging from strap around [ shoulder: ankle-boots (cothurni) and chlamws over | AITI: [WO javelins in |. hand athis feet;two hounds In field I. ithyphallic herme wearing petasos E:lor: ETEZITAISN] Rev Head Ol the nymph Aigesta faeing slightly t0 5 Wearing etring and necklace: hair flowing loosely and ampyx across her forehead: below. ZEF EXTAIIB. LMildenberg;Kimoninthe manner of Segesta: Proceedings of the Sth International Congress of Numismatics New York Washington 1973 (1976) [20 no....
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404 Hexas circa 400. E5.59 g Head of the nymph Aigeste [ wearing sphendone and ampyx in hair tied into knot at back by double fillet Rev Hound above and below [WO 'pellets. In exergue: weasel to E Rizzo pl. 62_ 5 (these dies). Berend 732 43 (these dies) . Caleiati [ 301, 39 (these dies). Brown patina and very fine 3c0 Selinus 405 Didrachm. circa 550-530. AR 8.26 g. Selinon leal . Rev Incuse square ol five irregular divisions. Rizzo pl. 31, | (these dies) . Franke-Hirmer pl. 66. 185. Rare and extremely (ine 500 406 Didrachm; cirea 500480. AR 7.71g. Selinon leaf. Rev: Selinon leaf in incuse square In corners X-E-I-A. SNG Copenhagen 594. Toned ad about extremely fine 1"((O Ex Briider Egger 39 ....
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407 Tetradrachm. circa 440. AR 17.45 g. ZEA-IN-ONT-IJONI Quadriga driven slowly by Artemis. Wearing long chiton: holding reins in both hands: beside her: Apollo wearing mantle ad shooting aTrow from bow: Rev. EEAIN-O2 The young TIVer - god Selinos . diademed and naked standing id holding branch in hand while sacrifieing with patera in his E al altar; in Iromt ol" which cock: in field r bull standing On pedestal_ above, selinon leaf. Rizzo pl. 31. 13 (these dies). Sehwabacher 9 (these dies). Giacosa pl. 23 f (this coin). SNG Loeket 361 (this coin) Lovely tone and unusually well-struek and complete Metal Mlaws on reverse. otherwise good eMtremely (ine 20"((Q Ex Glendining [955. Lockeut ale 1,7...
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410 Trias (cSU) circa 450-440. E12.12 g. Selinon leaf: around. four pellets. Rev Gorgoneion: GabrieipL [. I. M Price.AIIN Suppl: 25 . 1977. pl: I. 12. Green pautina and good very line 5(0 41 Tetradrachm. circa 409 . AR /6.26 Quadriga driven rapidly r by Nike: holding reins in | hand.inr veil (lpping Overher Jurei= he:d andt shoulder: In fieldabove. wreath; inexergue anearof barley Inexergue ZEAINONTI Rev The (ung TVer- gOd Selinos. naked. standing with laurel branch hand while sacrilicing with patera at lighted altar: in frontol whieh eoek: Tield [ bull standing O rectangular base: above. sel linon leal. Schwabacher +a (this coin). Rizzopl. 33. (his Coin): Dark tone areas of corrosion and so...
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The Siceliotes 414 Slitrae.circa 215-212. AR6.74g. Veiledand barley-wreathed headof Demeter E.: behind leal. Rev Quadriga driven rapidly Lby Nike: reins held in both hands. kentron in = Above. monogram H. In exergue EIKEAISTAN Sjoqvist 55, 2. SNG Oxford 2132. Lightly toned and extremely tine 2*500 415 4 litrae circa215-242, AR 3,39 g. Headof Kore-Persephone L Wearing barley-wreath; earring andnecklace: behind poppy- head. Rev Nike.nakedto waist.inbiga moving rapidly E reins held in i.hand. kentronin Above. monogram HZ Inexergue ZIKEAIATAN:' Sjoqvist 55 Lightly toned and extremely fine "((Q 416 2 litrae. circa 215-212, AR /.85 g Laure tle head ol Zeus [ Rev: Horseman galloping ad holding spea...
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Solus 418 Hemilitra: circa 390-380. E 6.90 g ZOAONTION Bearded head of Heracles € wearing lion-skin: Rev Craylish t0 [ between (WO rows Of three pellets: i field below Kfr in Punic characters: Gabrici pl: 2. 38 (this obv. die). SNG ANS 735 (these dies). Calciati [ 310. 6 Exceptional light green patina and extremely fine "() 419 Bronze. 300-250. E9.75 g Head of Kore-Persephone L Wearing barley-wreath. Rev Bull with raised head advaneing, in eXergue Kfr in Punic characlers Caleiati [3.8 Pozzi op.cit: (no. 2Q0) pl: 46. 197 (this coin). Jenkins. Punie Sicily Tpl. 23 f (this coin). Attractive dark green patina and about extremely fine 7c) Ex Rollin et Feuardemt |895.von Moltheimcollection. 560: J...
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Syracuse 421 Tetradrachm; cirea 510-490. AR 17.33 g. Quadriga driven slowly [ by clean-shaven charioteer wearing long chiton girdled al Waist :Id holding reins in each hand: in field above SVRAQO ZION Rev Female head /. (Arethusau) hair curving back from the forehead with dotted parallel lines and Talling over neck positioned in circle sunk : the centre of % swastika developed from the quartering of an incuse square Boehringer does not know this die coupling: VZ/R3. V7 in fresh condition.R3 nOt aS good. Rizzo pl. 34.5 (this rev: die). Very rre. Toned ad extremely fine 12*(uQ Itis well known that the tirst coins of the Achean colonies. in Magna Graeet On thee loman sea. were differentiated (o...
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424 Tetradrachm: cirea 485-480. AR 17.23 g Quadriga driven slowly / by charioteer drawing in reins of near pair ol" horses while slackening those of the far pair. kentron inE hand: above. Nike wearing chiton flies E to crown him In exergue EVPA_ Rev WVP-Aoo-_I-ON Bust o Arethusa surrounded by four dolphins swimming elockwise: hair bound by strophion falling in long tight braids over neek: She wears an earring and necklace with pendant. Truneation ol neek dotted:_ Seharmer; Die Meister der spitarehaischen Arelhusakapfe. AmK IO. [967. pl. 28. 4 (this coin). Rizzo pl. 34. 8 (these dies). Boehringer 37. Rare. The iinest known specimen ol this famous and celebrated coin. probably the best work by...
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426 Didrachm. circa 485-480. AR 8.65 g. Naked young horseman riding and leading another horse: Rev EARAOZION Small Arethusa head € surrounded by three dolphins swimming clockwise hair is somewhat long and bound by % beaded fillet with oblong-shaped pendants. She wears an earring and necklace. Giacosa pl [4obv (thiscoin). Rizzopl.34.15 (these dies) . Seharmer; op.cit: (no. 424)pl. 29. 9 (" ~Gruppe um R 33") E. Bvehringer 50 (these dies). Very rre and virtually as struck. Fde I8"OQQ 427 Tetradrachm. circa 485-480. AR 17.07 g Quadriga driven slowlyE by charioteer: Nike. flying with spread wings appears suspended inthe air and touches the erecthead of the lead horse with / hand while holding wre...
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428 Tetradrachm. cirea 485-480. AR 17.23 g. Quadriga driven slowly r by charioteer: Nike: (lyingr with spread wings. appe:S suspended in the air and touches the erect head of the lead horse with her " hand while holding wreath in her[ Rev EVR- Aq-OEI-ON Arethusat head surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise: hair in form of a long row Of dots bound with diadem-shaped band: she ears an earring and necklace with pendantNeck truneation dotted, Rizzo pl: 34. 10 (these dies). Scharmer; op.cit: (no. 424) pl. 28. 6 (Meister des grossen Arethusakopfes). E. Boehringer 41 (these dies) Rare. Lightly toned. perlectly centred and sharply struck on & broad flan . and undoubtedly one ol the best rep...
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430 Tetradrachm; eirea 485-480. AR [7.23 g. Quadriga driven slowlyr by charioteer: Nike flying E: with spread wings. "ppears SuSI pended in the air aund touches thie erect head of the lead horse with hand. while holding wreath I her € Same die ;S nO 427. Rev EVRA-KO-EION Large Arethusa head surrounded by four dolphins swimming counterelockwise: hair is in form Ol thin lines and caught up by beaded fillet into krobylos: she wears an earring. necklace with hook-shaped pendamt. ad betuded necklace Sehatrmer; opcit (no. 424)pL. 29.5 (Linksmeister) (this coin). Giacosat pl; 13 rev (this coin). Rizio pl. 34. 14 (these dies). E. Boehringer 48 (hese dies). Well struck on ven} large flan. beautitully...
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433 Decadraclm (Demareteion). eirea 465, AR 42,.29 g. Quadriga driven slowly r: by charioteer wearing long chiton: leaning forward: ahove. Nike flying = to erown horses: In exergue. lion running with open jawS Rev EV-RAK-OXION Head ol Arethusa r _ framed within cirele and surrounded by four dolphins swimming elockwise: she wears :n olive-WTeaulh: omphalos-earring with pendant; and double necklace with pendants: her hait is Waved in Grongand turned up behind. leaving Olle loose Iock . which falls behind the ear: Ihe ends are gathered up And tied wich double fillet; Giacosa pl: 16 reu pl obv (this coin). Rizzo pl. 35. (this obv; die) pl. 35. 2 (this rev: die). W Schwabacher: Das Demareteion (O...
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434 Tetradrachm of the Demareteion series. circa 465. AR /7.16g. Quadriga driven slowly [ by charioteer wearing long chiton. leaning forward: above. Nike flying E to crown the horses. In exergue: lion running with open jaws: Rev EV-RA-KOZI O-N Head ol Arethusa r framed within a circle and surrounded by four dolphins swimming cloekwise: she wears a olive- wreath; omphalos-earring with pendant. and double necklace with pendants; her hair is wavedin front and turned up behind. leaving one loose lock which falls behindtheear:the endsare gathered up and tied with double fillet. E.Boehringer 386 (these dies), Very rre. Some traces Of restriking. Otherwise good very finle 14*0(0 435 Tetradrachm. ci...
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438 Tetradrachm. circa 450 440. AR 16.96 g; Large quadriga driven slowly r by charioteer; the spokes of wheels set diagonally: above. Nike fyingr tocrownthe horses. Inexergue sea-monstertor Rev EVRAKOZION Pearl-diademed head of Arethusa surrounded by four dolphins swimming cloekwise: her hair is rolled at the nape Ol neek Jd dressed in WaVes atthe brow. She wears a erescent and pendant earring. and necklace: Rizzopl.37.7 (this obv. die). pl. 37. 12 (this rev. die). Boehringer 52| (these dies). Lightly toned and the reverse Well struck in high relief. extremely fine 8"(cQ) 439 Tetradrachm cirea 450 440, AR /7.08 g . Quadriga driven slowly E by charioteer: above: Nike flyingEto crown the horse...
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41 Tetradraehm. circa 430. AR [6.65 g Quadriga driven slowly [ by charioteer; above: Nike flying (o Crown the horses. exergue sea-monstertor Rev EVPAKO-ZI-O-N Head of Arethusa surrounded by four dolphins swimming elockwise: hair hound with plain broad diadem WOund (Wice around the head and fastened with : cord. hair turned up a back under diadem and protruding in bunch above: She wears a circular earring and triple necklace. middle strand dotted. EBoehringer 590 (these dies) Rare ;d about extremely fine 2*(( 42 Tetradrachm. circa 430 . AR /7.15 g. Quadriga driven slowly by charioteer: above. Nike Ilying L0 CTOWA the horses exergue sea-monster tO E Rev EVPAKOZION Head ot Arethusa ` surrounded...
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445 Tetras eirea 415. 14.20 g. Head of Arethusa E wearing necklace and hair drawn Up imto loose top-knot; in field to 4 and ctwo dolphins swimming downwards Rev: Oetopus surrounded by three pellets (tWo visible) , P R Franke. Leontinische dIFAAEZ in Chaleis AA /966. 401403 no. 839. Calciati I[ 2126 (closest type p. 23.11/91. E: Bvehringer 643-622. Very Tine 200 446 Tetradrachm circa 430-420. AR 17.03 g. Quadriga driven slowly r hy bearded charioteer; leaning forwards ad ReV "Eelpnkozon long plaited chiton:above: Nike flyingr to crownthe horses the near horse with head turned sideways; Head ol Arethusa hair confined by broad band fastened at the side of the head: & small knol protrudes from d...
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448 Tetradrachm.eirea 430-420. AR 17.13 g. Large quadriga driven slowly r by charioteer: wheel spokes set diagonally: above: Nike Oying LO) CTOWH the horses exergue sea-monsler [O € Rev EYRAKOZION Head of Arethusa [ hair enelosed in Sckkos drawntogether at top . from which the ends of the draw: string hang loose. and decorated with band of meander and 7ig-7ag palterns. She wears an (PEX ornamented with leaf wreath. earring and necklace: at each side. two dolphins swimming towards each other: E: Boehringer 642 (these dies) About eremely fine 2*500 449 Tetradrachm: eirea 430-420. AR 17.17 g. Large quadriga driven slowlyE by charioteer; wheel spokes set diagonally: above. Nike flying1 to crown ...
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452 Tetradrachm; cirea 420415. AR [7.29 % Quadriga driven slowly E by clean-shaven charioteer; above. Nike (lying Crown the horses. In exergue grasshopper to r Rev E-YPA-KO->I-ON Arethusa head [ . hair iS dressed Irom crown of head and caught up at nape of neck by small saccos with long ends wound twice above the brow. Around. four small dolphins SW iMg clockwise- Rizzo pl: 40. 17 (these dies). E: Boehringer 727 (these dies). Autractive tone and very fine ((u Ex Hess-Leu sale 2/4/1958, 83 . 453 Tetradrachm. cirea 420415. AR 17.21 g. Quadriga driven slowly [ by elean-shaven charioteer: above: Nike (lying crownthe horses: Inexergue grasshoppertOr; Rev EY-PA KIOIZiON Arethusahead wearing hook e...
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456 Tetradrachm signed by Eumenos cirea 415. AR 17.13 g . Quadriga driven rapidly [byclean-shavencharioteer: wearing long chiton and leaning forwards to restrain horse . pulling reins baek with hand and extending E. which also holds a kentron; to loosen those Ol lead horse: which responds by lowering its head Above. Nike flying oerown him. Rev EYPAKOZION Arethusa he ucl earing hook earring Ald beaded necklace with pendant :tthoat: hairinthick waves is caught Up althe back and styled in serpentine waves On the brow; crownedby ampurinscribed EVMH / NOV. In field | twO dolphins swimming LowFds cch Other; t01. another pair swimming in opposite directions_ Rizzo pl. 42. 4 (these dies). Tudeer (th...
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459 Tetradraehm signed by Eumenos and Euainetos cirea 4I0. AR 17.28.g Quadriga driven rapidly r by hearded charioteer holding reins in hand and kentron in in drawn-back Above. Nike Alying carrying in one hand wreath to crown him; ud In (he other cord from which hangs a rectangular tablet inscribed with the signature EYAIN ETO. In exergue (WO dolphins swimming towards each other: Rev: IEYPAKOZIQIN Simnilat head ol Arethusa; in higher reliel: the sphendone (e with the ampsxand is ornamented with three stars of eight rays; beneath neck truncation EVME-NO-Y In field L. Dat" of dolphins swimming towards ech other; toE another pair both swimming downwards Rizzo pl.43. 8 (these dies). Franke- Hirme...
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461 Tetradrachm signed by Phrygillos.eirca405, AR 17.(4g.EYPAKOZION Headof Arethusa |. Wearing earring with pendant; hair Waved overerown and enelosed in sphendene (aMeHled with stars of" eight= rays. On ampvx the signature DPL In tield. to | dolphin. three more t0 Eall swimming downwards . Rev. Quadriga driven rapidly r by female charioteer holding reins in her |. hand and raising 'flaming torch in E: above. Nike flying I to crown her: in exergue earof barley: Rizzo pl. 43. 13 (these dies ). Tudeer 53 (these dies). Toned and good very fine 3"(QO 462 Tetradrachm signed by Phrygillos. cirea 405. AR 16.42 g. EYPA-KOEI-ON Head of Arethusa E. wearing earring with pendant: hair waved overcrown ad...
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464 Tetradrachm signed by Eukleidas eirea 405-400. AR /7.21 g Quadriga driven rapidly by female charioteer wearing athin chito holding reins in her hanc anc raising flaming torch in her € above: Nike (ying r to erown her: Beneath double exergual line. ear of barley. Rev. [EIYP-AKIOEII-Q2N Head of Athena Tacing three-quarters wearing triple-crested Attie helmnet ornamented with palm fronds. double hook earring and neeklace Ol pendant acorns with central medallion: across the bowlol the helmnet, from which hair falls inrich. loosecuris framingthe face. the signature EY- KAEIA Flanking the head: [WO pairs of dolphins swimming towards ech other: the one at lowerr emerging (rom the locks of the g...
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467 Tetradrachm. eirea 405-400. AR 17.18 g Quadriga driven rapidly [. by bearded charioteer; holding reins in both hands. Kentron MT above: Nike (lying E to crown her: In exergue C 0i barley. Rev [EYPAKOI-El-QN Large head of Arethusa wearing double hook earring and necklace with seven pear- shaped pendants and larger one in the middle: hair bound by amprxin front and sphendone ornamented with stars. the borders of which bear zig-Zalg paltern. Around; IWO) pairs dolphins swimming downwards_ Rizzo pl.47. (these dies). Giacosa pl. 32.33 (thiscoin). Franke-Hirmer pl. 39. 113 (this cin). Tudeer 65 (these dies). Extremely rare and in an exceptional stale of preservation; wonderful representation o...
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469 Tetradrachm signed by Im=_ (or Mi_ eirea 405_400. AR 16.73 g. Quadriga aL speed with praneing horses driven |. by eharioteer: drawing baek the reins with hand and extending the [ with kentron: the rein of the farthest horse hangs loose= aboveNike flying [ to crown charioteer: In exergue. lion pulling down bull to and biting its neck. Rev: (XIVPAKOZISN retrograde Largeheadof Arethusar. wearing necklace withacorn-shaped pendant: hair bound with ampex visible only above forehe:d and Talling in loose curls over nape Ol neek: In lower field. three dolphins close t0 head. behind head the signature IM to Rizzo pl. 48. 2 (these dies). Franke-Hirmer [5 (these dies). Tudeer 67 (these dies). Extrem...
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472 Tetradrachm signed by Parme circa 405_400. AR [7.20g. Quadriga at speed with praneing horses driven |. by charioteer holding reins and keniron in [. hand and raising the [ other reins visible inthe cart. while another hangs loose beneath third horse; above; Nike flying = to crown charioteer: In exergue er 0i barley. Rev: [EYPA IKOEISN Small Arethusa head wearing earring withtriple pendantandbeaded necklace: hair bound in (mpex and; sphendone ornamented with stars. Around. three dolphins anda fourth emerging (rom neck truneation. below which the signature APME Rizzopl.47.24 (these dies). Tudeer 77 (these dies ). Rare and very (ine 3*500 473 Tetradrachm signed by Kimon: circa 405-400. AR /...
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475 Double decadrachm signed by Kimon: eirca 4O0, AV 5.74 & EXPAKOZION Head of goddess E. hair elaborately waved and caught up hehind in star-ornamented sphendone. wearing necklace_ bar and triple-pendant earring: behind the head. barley-grain and the signature KI Rev. Naked young Heracles kneeling on rOcky ground: head to tront; strangling the Nemean |ion with both armS On the strip of ground. barley-grain: Rizzo pl: 50. 9 (these dies) de Ciceio. Gli aurei siracusani di Cimone Eveneto (1957) pl: 1. (these dies). Gulbenkian 320 (this obv. die ). Robinson opcit: (no. 368) 42 125 (this coin). D Berend. Le Monnayage d*or de Syracuse sous Denys [, Atti del VII Convegno del Centro Internazionale ...
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478 Decadrachm signed by Kimon; cirea 404-40O. AR 43.18 g Quadriga a speed with prancing horses driven by female charioteer leaning forward with kemtron in r hand. holding remS M above. Nike flying [: t0 crown her: Beneath heavy exergual line. display of military harness set On (WO steps: shield and crested helmet cuirass between greaves: below to On the horizontal surface of the exergual linelAOAA] Rev EYPAKOEIQN Head ol Arethusa L. wearing flower-shaped euring and beaded necklace Way hair bound in front with apVE on which the signauture [KIMQNI and caught up behind by net. Around, three dolphins SW 'imming. while a fourth protrudes from neck truncation. KRegling; Dekaadrachmen des Kimon vo...
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479 Decadrachm signed by Kimon. circa 404-400. AR 43.28 _ Quadriga at speed with prancing horses driven by female charioteer leaning forward with kentron in hand. holding reins in above. Nike flying [ to erown her: Beneath heavy exergual line. display of military harness set On LWO steps: shield and crested helmet cuirass between greaves; below to | on the horizomtal surface ol the exergual line[AQAAA; Rev; EYPAKOEIS Head of Arethusa in higher relief. weuring earring with pendant and beaded necklace: Wavy hair bound in (ront with (mpus on which the signature K_ and caughi up behind by net. Around: three dolphins swimming while fourth makes dorsal contact with neck truncation: On ILS hody tle...
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480 Decadrach signed by Euainetos cirea 400 AR 42.81 g Quadriga # speed with prancing horses driven by female charioteer leaning forward with kentron in r hand, holding reins in her [. above: Nike flying[ to crown her The horses' hind hooves are elearol the ground Beneath heavy exergual line. display of military harness set On (WO steps: shield and crested helmet: cuirass between greaves Rev EYPAKOZIQN Head of Kore Persephone |, wearing barley wreath triple pendant earring and beaded necklace; around; four dolphins. Below the head, the signature EY-AINE Galiatin. op.cit: (p. 24) C6/ R3 4 (this coin). Rizzo pl. Hon p. 248 (this coin). Franke-Hirmer pl. 35 . 105 (this coin). Perfeetly struck a...
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481 Decadrachm signed by Euainetos cirea 400-395. AR 43.24 g. Quadriga at speed with praneing horses driven by female charioteer leaning forwards with kentron in € hand. holding reins in above. Nike (lying [ t6 Erown her: Beneath heavy exergual lite display of military harness set on tWO steps: shield and crested helmet. cuirass between greaves. Rev EYPAKOZISN Head of Kore-Persephone wearing barley-wreath: triple pendant earring ad beaded necklace; around Four dolphins Below the head. the signature EY-AINE and below chin A (OeKoOpaKuov? ) Rizzopl. 54.5:pL.56.5 (these dies) BM Guide pl: 17. 66 (these dies). Dewing 899 [. (these dies). Gallatin. Opcit (p. 24)D 2/R %. 38 (this coin). Mildenberg...
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485 Hemilitra. eirea 405, E5.24 g Female head hair in (WPJX anc sphendone. wearing earring with triple pendant. In field EYPA Rew Quartered incuse square in Ihe cemtre of which a incuse circle containing star of Siteen raVS Head; Syracuse pl: 5. 13. C. Boehringer: Essays Thompson 20. ECammarata. Da Dionisio a Timoleonte (.d. 984) pl: 2. 29. Caleiati [I 39-42. About extremiely Iine 40) 486 Hemilitra, circa 400 . E 3.67 g. Female head | hair in ampyx and sphendone: behind, IA (signature? ) Rev Four-spoked wheel: EY-PA in upper quadrants: in lower quadrants two dolphins; swimming downwards towards each other: Grose pL. 98. (same engraver). € Boehringer. Essays Thompson 2/. Caleiati Il 45 (firma...
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491 Tetras circa 390. 12.37 g Female headwearing ampet: ucing, slightly to/_ hair floating freely inthe breeze: Rev Octopus: in field (WO smaII pellets C Boehringer Opcit (no. 4901,57. id. Essays Thompson 19. Caleiati II 60, 29/9 . Cammarla; op. cit. (no. 485) pl: 2. 32. Pozzi Coliection (private edition Wy.) pl. 54. 1301 (this coin). Rare Encrustation On reverse otherwise extremely fine 8c0 Ex Pozzi Colleetion 492 Drachm. cirea 390. A 22.04 Athena head L. wearing Corinthian helmet and necklace with rhomboid pendant: loeks of %o hair eseape from neckguard. [ dolphin downwards t0 |, above.EYPA Rev Hippocamp with curled WingS (O OvCi Waves Caleiati I 75,33 (only two examples are known). Cammar...
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496 Hemilitra (?).357-354 under Dionysus or Timoleon. E3.63 g. Laureate headofZeus |. with Mlentszar beard and short haitr: Rev Thunderbolt: around. EYPAKO-ZIQN Head. Syracuse pl: 7, I. BMC 190. 3/9. Leu sale Virzi collection 227. Calciati Il [77. 74. Cammarata op. cit (no. 485) pl. 5 . 60. Very Tre aId very line 500 497 Corimthian tristater; 344-337 under Timoleon. AV 2.12 g EYPAKOZIIAN] Laureate head of Zeus [ with long wavy hair: Rev; Pegasus flyingr; below 2Q Giesecke: Siciliapl 18.4 (these dies). S Garaffo Zeus Eleutherios Zeus Olympios. Note di Numismatica Siracusana. AIIN 2324. 197677.47 pl: 1. 9. Jameson 850 (this coin). Rare. very pleasemt style: Light niek On reverse. Otherwise alm...
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501 Hemilitra (), 344-337 under Timoleon. E6.91 g IEYZ EAEYOEPIOE Small, laureate head of Zeus E. with long wavy hair; behind, Star of eight rays_ Rev EY-P-AK-O-EI-QN Triskeles; at centre. gorgoneion within cirele. Leu sale 1973_ Virzi collection 234_ Garallo. op. cIl (mO 497) pl: 2. 6 (3. [g). Cammarata, Op. cit: (no. 485) pl: 9. 92 (p. 83). Very rare and (ine 400 502 3 litrae (?)..344-337 under Timoleon. E2L.29g. EYPAKOZI-S2N Bearded head L. wearing Corinthian helmet omnamented with serpent on bowl. Rev Pegasus (lying L. over dolphin swimming L: in field around; three dots (denominational marks?). Leu sale 1973,Virzi colleetion 222 (thisobv die). Garalfo.op. cit: (no.497)pL.2.7(p.41). Cale...
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506 Bronze. circa 325 , E 1.98 g. EYIPAKOZIISN Laureate head of Apollo .. with short curly haic: Rev: Hound | lying on exergual line and looking backwards. De Hirsch 658 (these dies) Leu sale 1973 Virzi collection 237. Calciati Il 284.149 Corrosion on obverse . Otherwise very fine 250 507 Bronze.347-310 under Agathoeles (4" period) E8.79 g. EYPAKOZIQN Head of Persephone wearing barley-wreauth: behind. long. Mit torch: Rev: Bull charging A. between two dolphins also swimming above AF (for Agathocles? BMC 194.361. SNG Minehen 4204. SNG Kiagenfurt 522 (these dies). Caleiati I 217.96 DS 50 RIS. Very MMc 2u0 Sux 1( litrale, 317-3[0under Agathocles period ), EL6.5Ig. EYPAIKOZIQNI Laureale head of ...
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510 Tetradrachm; 347-340 under Agathocles (" period) AR 16.38 g Head of Persephone E . wearing barley wreath: earring with triple pendamt and collier Of pearls: beneath neck truneation DL Around. three dolphins: Rev. Quadriga at speed driven by charioteer holding reins in hand and kentron in outstretched € : above_ triskeles [. Beneath heavy exergual line. EYPAKOZISEN and monogram AL BMC [92.352 Hirsch 662. de Nanteuil 379 (this cOin). Light corrosion on obverse otherwise extremely fine S00 EX de Nanteuil collection. 511 Stater. 310-304 under Agathocles (2" period) AV 8.46g. Young male headt; eovered cp made fromeleplant He uc, trunk bent imto an S-shape tusks on the youth forehead: on shoul...
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TAuo 513 Double decadrachm. 304-289 under Agathoeles (3" period). AV 5.65 g. Head ol Athena wearing crested Corinthian helmet;bow/ ornamented with running griffin, earring with drop pendant and neeklace: Rev ATAOOKAEOZ BAZIAEOE Winged thunderbolt: below. monogram. BMC 198 7.416-421 (his monogram missing). Jenkins; op. cit. (no. 508) 151. Extremely fine 4 (uu 514 Decadrachm. shortly after 289. AV 4.28 g. Young male head laureate E with short hair: Rev Biga galloping I driven by charioteer leaning forwards. holding reins in |. hand and kentron in Extremely fine about extremely fine 3 () This as yet unpublished coin conforms in type and weight with the abundant gold issue with legend EYPAKOZISN...
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517 Tetradrachm; 288-278 under Hicetas AR 12.33 g. Head of Kore-Persephone ! wearing barley wreath. earring with drop pendant and beaded necklace: hair flows freely over neck in loose curls. Behind. Oak leaf. Rev. Quadriga galloping |. . driven by Nike holding kentron and reins: above: star of eight rays. In exergue EYPAKOEIQN. SNG Lockett 1009 (these dies) Gulbenkian |44, Kunstfreund 230. Very rare Toned and extremely fine 1O"(c) 518 Bronze. 288-278 under Hicetas. EH.OI g. AlOEEAAANIOY Laureate head ol Zeusas young malec withlong hair fTalling over neck: behind.conical vase with side handles (kalathos? ) . Rev EYPAK-OEIQN Eagle On thunderbolt, wings spread: In field A. star of eight rays. H...
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521 Bronze. cirea 280. E 8.4[ g EYPAKOEISN Young male head (Heraeles " hair bound with fillet: behind. bow. Rev: Lion advancing = raising | forepaw; above club. BMC 196.390. Weber 1680 (these dies) Caleiati I, 291.151 Ds 8 Rs 63 /2. Very tine 300 522 Stater: 278-275 under Pyrrhus; AV 8.52 g. Head of Athena € wearing crested Corinthian helmet bowl ornamented with running_griffin; triple_pendant earring and beaded necklace: behind. flying owl Beneath trunCation Ol Ieck A Rev: BAZIAFQE-HYPPOY Nike. wearing chiton girdled at waist, flying and holding oak wreath in [ hand, trophy on uM at her feet.bucranium. BMC Thessaly etc. (1883) HI.Ipl. 20. 7 (these dies). Jameson |/24 (these dies) Giesecke. ...
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525 Bronze. 278-275 under Pyrrhus. E 42.62 g. $OIAX Veiled head of Phthia | wearing oak wreath; behind. forequarters of griffin. Rev Thunderbolt between BA ZIAEQE/MIPPOY. Caleiati [[328,184DS 3//| (thisobv die, but symbol incorrectly described :S chimer:) Delicious light green patina with some cracks On reverse. Otherwise extremely fine S(Q 526 Bronze . 278-275 under Pyrrhus. E 7.59 g Heald of Kore-Persephone € wearing barley wreath and earring with drop pendant: hair flows freely over neck inloose curls Behind. kantharos. Rev Demeter seated OH throne holding ear of barley hand and long scepire in |: at sides. BAZIAEQE-HPPOY. Caleiati Il 332. 186 DS 22 SNG Cambridge [377. About extremely fin...
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530 5 litrae. 275-215 under Hieron I ( " period: 275-269). AR 6.04 g Head of Athena L wearing Corinthian helmet bow/ ornamented with serpent: behind. altar ( ) Rev: Pegasus Ilying E: beneath; P (mark O value: 5) and IEPONOZ Head , Syracuse pl: I,2. BMC 209.522. Giesecke. Sicilia pl. 24. Ia.2a. SNG Lloyd 1541 (this rev: die). Toned and about extremely fine (OO 531 32 litrae. 275-215 under Hieron II ( 2ud period: 269-215). AR 28.35 g. Diademed head of Hieron I: behind. trident Rev Quadriga driven rapidly r by Nike naked t0 waist, holding reins ad kentron: above BAZIAEOX beneath horses exergue IEPQNOZ' Gieseeke, Sicilia 12/ (this variant missing). PR Franke. Op. cila (MO. 529) 70. Extremely rar...
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534 Bronze. 275-215 under Hieron II; E34.87 g. Diademed heald ol' Hieron II . Rev Biga galloping [ driven by Nike. naked to Waist. holding reins in both hands; in exergue IEPQNOZ. SNG Copenhagen 832_ PRFranke. op. cit: (no. 529)pL.I,9. Caleiali I[ 392 [ Very FrC Dark green patina ad about extremely fine 3*500 535 Bronze. 275-215 under Hieron II, E 16.36 g. Diademed head ol Hieron II behind. uncertain symbol (altar Or anil) . Rev: Horsean (Hieron' ) gelloriNEPo NoringMid 2bzimgs wearing wide-brimmed hat cuirass and mantel (lowing in the wind, spear in [ hand beneath horse d. In exergue ":ur Calciati Il /95 DS 9 RI 35 (with d. without symbol) Pleasant dark green patina, extremely tine S00 536 ...
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SALA< IEXAT"r 537 24 litrae. 215-2/4 under Hieronymos. AR 20.22 g Diademed head of Hieronymos E behind eornucopia. Rev Winged thunderbolt between BAXIAESE MI IEPONYMOY RRHolloway The Thirteen-Months Coinage of Hieronymos of Syracuse. AMuGS 3. 1969. 36 (specimen 3a, in the Syracuse Museum. illustrated on pl: MUSL be cust tken from tis example). Jameson 887 (this coin) Extremely rare. only very few specimens known. Dark tone and very tine 16'(O Ex Sothehy 1886. Momtagu colleetion |8 | (with indication "from the celebrated Wigan Collection" And Sotheby` 1900) Benson collection: 393; 538 1O litrale . 215-214 under Hieronvmos AR 8.30 g Diademed head of Hieronymos E. behind eornucopia: Rev: Winged...
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541 8 litrae signed by Lysid. 214-212 AR 6.79 g. Head of Demeter (?) E. wearing earring and necklace: curled hair rolled and bound in barley wreath: behind. ow. Rev. Biga galloping [ driven by Nike: wearing chiton. holding Feins in hand and kentron in E above horses. monogramAPK: in fieldtorAL Thick exergual line inseribed AVCIA, beneath EYPAKOZION: CI. Burnett; Op. cit (no. 272) 25, 526 pl. I0. Unique and very important: Attractively toned and extremely fine 7*500 542 8 litrae. 214-212. AR 6.79 g Head of Demeter (2)E,. wearing earring and necklace; curled hair rolled and bound in barley wreath: behind,bee Rev Biga Ldriven by Nike. wearing chiton.holding reins in both hands: above horses EYA...
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545 litrae; 310-328, AR 3.26 g Laureale head ol Apollo L.. long hair falling over neck; in field to ., Star ol eight rays. Rev Tripod with three handles legs ending in the form of lion_ feet; in upper field L. monogram AR Tat sides. TAYPOMENI TAN. SNG Copenhagen 930. Jameson 903 (this coin). SNG Lockett 1028 (this coin). Rare. Toned and extremely fine 60( Glendining sale [955. Lockett collection 933. Tyndaris 546 Bronze . 280-250. E8.87 g. Female head hair bound in taenia and flowing over neck: in field (TYNAAPITANI: Rev The Dioscuri galloping their mantles (lowing in the wind: in field [EQTHPEZ] SNG Miinehen 1581. Caleiati 80.12 Fine 200 Tyrrhenoi 547 Drachm. 340-330 . E 28.0/ g. Head of At...
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Sicilian Islands Cossura 548 Bronze. 50-40 BC_ E8.2I g. Draped and veiled bust of Isis E wearing long. wig: behind. Nike aboutto crown her In field thymiaterion (?) and countermark REG_ Rev Symbol of Tanit and COSSVRA within laurel-wreath: Mayr 25.20. SNG Copenhagen (North Africa) 451. Good very fine 200 Lipara 549 Litra; 420-400 . E 70.02,g. Bearded head of Aeolus [ Wearing pilos. Rev Aphlaston. In field AIHTA-PAION: Manganaro 93 no. 9 pL.I2, 3 (this coin). Calciati | 6.1/5 (this coin) Extremely rare and important. Nice green patina and good very fine 1O O(O Ex Hess-Leu sale 24/3/1959 . Lipari. the largest ol the Eolian islands_ was founded by the Cnidi of Caria i the early sixth century: T...
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550 Hexas. 420 4(0 E1437 g Bearded head of Aeolus E wearing pilos Rev. TIIA between (WO pellets Manganaro 95 no. IOO bis fC Calciati 10.6. Very Fre . Preuty green patina and very fine 1 "()( 551 Litra. 380-360. 1 16.54 g. Hephaestus seled[ On four-legged stool. holding kantharos in oUtstretched AHIU Hammer in hand resting edge of stool: Rev: AITA-PAION Dolphin swimming |. Caleiati 13.M. Rare Very fine 500 Melita 552 Bromze endl ol third cemtury. E 8.0 g Bearded head of MelyartE: in field tOI_ Punie kerykeion. Rev Dome-shaped objeet. beneauth which "NN (alef;nun; #u)in Punie characters. The whole within laurel wreath: Border of coarse dots. Mayr | (this obv: die). Hill pl. 15. I. SNG Copenhag...
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Sardinia 554 Bronze. circa 240) under Punic rule. E9.70 g. Head of Tanit H. wearing barley-wreath. Rev: Three bundled ears of barley: SNG Copenhagen (North Afriea) 247. Forteleoni [30.112 Good Very line 200 555 Bronze. cirea 240. E6.79 g. Head of Isis L wearing wig-like head ornament. Rev. Bundle of three ears f barley: L. Miller; Numismatique de / Ancienne Afrique. Suppl (1874) 81no. 291. SNG Copenhagen (North Afriea) 230: About extremely tine 300 The Carthaginians in Sieily 556 Tetradrachm: circa 400 Sicily: AR 16.92 g Horse galloping L crowned by Nike flying towards them in the same direction Triple exergual Jine: OH middle line in small Punic characters QRTHDST <Canthage" Rev. Palm tree ...
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557 Stater: 350-320 Carthage; AV 9.23 g. Head of Kore-Persephone | Huair waved and rolled: wearing barley wreath. bar and triple pendant earring and beaded neckace with pendants. tied behind. Rev: Unbridled horse standing €: tWo small pellets on exergual line. Jameson 914 (this coin). Jenkins-Lewis 5. 96 (these dies). Fde 5"(QO EX Jameson ad Ane, coll; Gonin' colleeticns 558 Tetradrachm. circa 340 Sicily: AR 16.90 g. Quadriga driven rapidly E by charioteer holding reins and kentron: above: small Nike Mying t0 crown him with large laurel wreath: In exergue_ in small Punic characters RSMLQRT (~cape of Melqart" Rev. Female head hairtied up behind: wearing triple pendant earring: at sides two do...
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56| Tetradraehm 320-340 Sicily. AR 17.23 g. Head of Tanit E. long hair falling in ringlets about neck and forehead. wearing linear necklace and tiara. the latter secured by bandeau fastened above brow and decorated with palm fronds and, below fastening; by simplified protome o winged griffin; Rev Lion prowling head facing: in background, palm tree with (WO bunches of dates. In exergue ScMMHNT in Punic characters . Rizzo pl. 66. 7 (these dies). BM Guide pl. 26.4/ (these dies). Franke-Hirmer pl: 72, 207 (these dies) Jenkins Punie Sicily II 271 (these dies) . Extremely rare. less than ten specimens known: Usual die Ilaw On the cheek: Extremely fine 30 (OO 562 Tetradrachm. 320-310 Sieily: AR 16....
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565 Punic decadrachm, circa 265 AR 44.13 g; Head of Tanit-Persephone: wearing barley-wreath; earring and necklace: Rev Free horse prancing [. BM Guide pl. 38..30. De Sartiges 390 (this coin ). Jenkins Punic Sicily IV 425.3 pl. 15.425 (this coin). Extremely rare. Fine very gOod 10 (OQ Ex de Sanige collectiom. 566 Punic hexadrachm circa 265 AR 24.94 g Head of Tanit-Persephone L. wearing barley- -wreath; earring and necklace. Rev: Horse head r . with short mane and pointed ears. BM Guide pl. 28.34. Giacosa pl. 89 (this coin). SNG Lockett |065 (this coin) Jenkins. Punic Sicily IV 429, 2 (this coin) Extremely rare. About very fine very fine 8"((O Ex Naville-Ars Classica salel0 (1925) 373 and Glen...
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567 Punic deeadrachm or 5 shekels cirea 260. AR 37.88 g. Head of' Tanit-Persephone | earing barley wreath; earring and necklace Rev Pegasus flying E: beneath; in Punic characters. BRST rin the territories" Franke-Hirmer pl: 24.211. BM Guide pl. 28. 29. Dewing 984. Jenkins. Punie Sicily IV 434. 2 (this coin). Rare . and one ol the finest known specimens Of this charming issue: Toned and good extremely (ine 27*(QQ 568 Tristater; circa 260) Sicily. EL 21.83 g Head of' Tanit-Persephone L wearing barley wreath. earring and necklace. Rev Unbridled horse praneing beneath_ in Punic characters.BRST (in the territories" In background. palm tree: BM Guide pl. 38. 28. Gulbenkian 377 (this obv: die). Jen...
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571 Reduced tetradrachm; circa 245 Carthage. BILL 10.19 g. Head of Tanit-Persephone wearing barley-wreath ;nd earring. Stern "Punic style Rev Unbridled horse standing r: in background. palm trce . SNG Copenhagen 191. Very fine iO Ionia Uncertain mint 572 Stalter; 6th cemtury. EL 13.40 g. Striated surface. Rev: Two parallel ineuse retangles separated by broad band, SNG Rosen 249. Extremely rare and extremely fine 12"(uQ Aegina 573 Stater; circa 470-450. AR 42.13 g. Turtle seen from above with row Ofpellets. baek ofthe shell: Rev Irregular incuse square_ Boston |HI. Toned and about extremely fine 3"(uQ Attica Athen 574 Tetradrachm; about 506-490. AR 17.04 g Head of Athena [ wearing crested Alt...
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Corinthia Corinth 575 Staler. 450-415, AR &.58 g Pegasus (lying € below (. Rev. Head of Athena = wearing Corinthian helmet, earring and neckluce Caleiati. Pegasi, 80 . Lovely dark tone. obverse slightly double-struck otherwise extremely fine 3*()