Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 27 (2004)

Numismatica Ars Classica · 2004 · 37 plate pages

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Page 9 Campania
1. 2 20 asses circa 211-206, AR 8.35 g. Gorgoneion facing; below X:X. Rev. Blank. Vecchi 55 (these dies). SNG France 9 (these dies). Lovely old cabinet tone. Area of weakness on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine 2’500 Ex Bourgey sale 1909, lot 1 and De Nanteuil collection, 37. Campania, Atella 3
Page 10 Athens · Neapolis
1. 6 Biunx circa 216-211, Æ 11.90 g. Laureate head of Zeus r.; behind, two pellets. Rev. Diana in fast biga r.; above, two stars. In exergue, kapu in Oscan characters. SNG ANS 206. SNG Copenhagen 333. SNG France 498 (these dies). Giard, op. cit., p. 249, 11. Historia Numorum 488. Lovely green patina and extremely fine 800 Ex A.D.M. collection. Neapolis 7 7
2. 7 Didrachm circa 450-430, AR 7.60 g. ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΟΝ Head of Athena r., wearing helmet decorated with olive-wreath. Rev. Man-headed bull walking l., crowned by Nike. In exergue, ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙ retrograde. Sam- bon –. K. Rutter, Campanian Coinages 475-380 BC, –, cf. O 3 (this die). K. Rutter, Athens and the Western Greeks in the 5th century BC, Essays Kraay-Mørkholm, pl....
Page 11 Calabria
11 9 8 8 Didrachm circa 430-420, AR 7.63 g. Head of Parthenope r. Rev. ΝΕΟΠΟ / ΛΙΤΗΣ Man-headed bull walking r. Sambon 328 var. Cf. SNG France 638 (this obverse die). Jameson 43 (these dies). Rutter 17. Historia Numorum 546. Extremely rare and probably the finest specimen known. Lightly toned and good very fine 3’000 Ex NAC sale 8, 1995, 14. 9 Didrachm circa 395-385, AR 7.43 g. Head of Parthenope l., wearing ear-ring...
Page 12 Tarentum
12 Tarentum 14 13 13 Nomos circa 500-480, AR 7.91 g. TAPAS retrograde Phalantos seated on dolphin r., holding octopus in r. hand. Rev. TAPAS retrograde Hippocamp r.; below, shell. Vlasto 130 (this coin). W. Fischer-Bossert, Chronologie der Didrachmenprägung von Tarent von 510-280 v. Chr., 38 (this coin illustrated). Historia Numorum 827. Toned and about extremely fine 2’000 Ex Allatini sale, Lucerne 1928, 35 and Leu ...
Page 14 Taras
1. 25 Nomos circa 240-228, AR 6.33 g. Horseman riding on prancing horse r., body reclining behind; below, Ι− ΩΠΥΡΙΩΝ in raised tablet. In lower field r., ΣΩ / bucranium. Rev. Taras seated on dolphin l., holding hip- pocamp and trident; behind, mask of satyr / ET. Below, API. Vlasto 940. SNG ANS 1246 (this obverse die). SNG France 2053. Historia Numorum 1054. Rever...
2. 26 Half-shekel circa 212-209, AR 3.39 g. Horseman at pace l., crowning his horse; in field r., ΙΩ. Between horse’s legs, ΣΩΓΕ / ΝΗΣ. Rev. Taras on dolphin l., holding cornucopiae in his l. hand and Nike about to crown him in his r.; below, Τ – ΑΡΑΣ. Vlasto 977. SNG ANS 1627. SNG France 2065. Historia Numorum 1079. Good extremely fine 700
Page 15 Heraclea · Lucania · Taras
1. 27 Quarter-shekel circa 212-209, AR 1.95 g. Horseman r., crowning his horse; in field l., ΙΩ. Between horse’s legs, ΣΩΓΕ / ΝΗΣ. Rev. Taras on dolphin l., holding cantharus in his l. hand and distaff in his r.; below, [Τ] – ΑΡΑΣ. Vlasto 988 (this coin). SNG ANS 1275 (these dies). SNG France 2071 (these dies). Historia Numorum 1083. Very rare and in superb condit...
2. 28 Nomos circa 340-330, AR 7.78 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested helmet decorated with Scylla hurling stone; in field ∆ΚΦ. Rev. Herakles standing to front, trunk twisted r., strangling the Nemean lion; between his legs, owl. In field l., ΚΑ∆ / club. SNG ANS 63 (these dies). Work, ANSNNM 91, 1940, The Earlier Staters of Heraclea Lucaniae, 38. Historia Numor...
Page 16 Metapontum
1. 31 Nomos circa 510-500, AR 7.92 g. ΓΑFΣ Man-headed bull (the river god Laos) r. , head reverted. Exergual line of raised dots between two lines. Rev. [MON] Same type l. incuse. Incuse wreath border. SNG Copen- hagen 1145 (these dies). SNG ANS 132. AMB 123. Weber 727 (these dies). Historia Numorum 2270 (these dies). Extremely rare and unusually well-preserved fo...
2. 32 Nomos circa 520, AR 8.12 g. ΜΕΤΑΠ retrograde Ear of barley. Rev. The same type incuse. S. Noe - A. Johnston, The coinage of Metapontum, 142. Historia Numorum 1481. A minor area of weakness on obverse, otherwise toned and extremely fine 2’400 Ex A.D.M. collection. 33 33
Page 21 Velia
1. 48 Drachm circa 535-465, AR3.89 g. Forepart of lion r., tearing stag's leg. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. G.L. Mangieri, Velia e la sua monetazione, 2 (this coin illustrated). R. T. Williams, The Silver Coinage of Velia, 26b (this coin). Historia Numorum 1259. Rare. Toned, struck in high relief and extremely fine 3’500 Ex A.D.M. collection. 49 49
Page 22 Bruttium · Calabria · Croton
1. 55 Nomos circa 530-500, AR 8.07 g. ϕΡΟ − TON Tripod with three handles, legs ending in the form of lion's paws. Rev. Eagle flying r., incuse. P. Attianese, Calabria Greca, 14. BMC 33 (these dies). Minor area of oxidation. Perfectly struck and centred with a light iridescent tone. Almost Fdc 2’500 Ex NAC sale 9, 1996, 102.
Page 23 Croton
1. 58 Drachm circa 340-330, AR 2.05 g. Head of Hera facing slightly to r., wearing stephane and necklace. Rev. [ΠΑΝ]∆ΟΣΙΝ Naked Pan seated l. on rock, spear behind l. arm; at his feet, dog running to l. Jameson 540 (this coin). AMB 217 (this coin). Evans, NC 1912, The Artistic Engravers of Terina and the Signature of Euainetos on its Later Didrachm dies, pl. 3, 17...
Page 24 Naxos · Rhegium
1. 61 Obol circa 480-470, AR 0.31 g. Bearded male head r. Rev. MEP retrograde in circle of dots. C. A. Biucchi, Essays Carson-Jenkins, A New Coin of the Serdaioi (?) at the ANS, p. 1 (these dies). Historia Numorum 1719. Of the highest rarity, only the second specimen known. Very fine 2’500 The location of this misterious mint has been debated over the years and ha...
Page 25 Acragas
1. 66 Litra circa 410-390, AR 0.65 g. Female head facing, slightly to l. Rev. ABA Sow standing l. with piglet. SNG Copenhagen 6. SNG Lloyd 778. Weber 1170 (these dies). Campana 23. Rare. Toned and unusually well-centred, extremely fine 1’000 Ex A.D.M. collection. Acragas 67 67
Page 27 Camarina · Syracuse
1. 73 Drachm circa 344-340 under the alliance with Timoleon of Syracuse, Æ 36.62 g. ΑΡΚΑΓΕΤΑ[Σ] Laureate head of Apollo Archagetas r. Rev. [ΣΥΜΜ] − Α − Χ − Ι − Κ − ΟΝ Lighted torch between two stalks of corn. Rizzo pl. 60, 18 (these dies). Calciati 12. Campana 3. Very rare. Usual traces of overstrike on a Syracusan drachm, otherwise good very fine 3’000
2. 75 Didrachm circa 492-484, AR 8.13 g. Corinthian helmet l. on round shield. Rev. [KAM] – API partially retrograde Dwarf palm with dates; greaves on either side. Rizzo pl. 5, 4f. Kraay-Hirmer pl. 52, 146. SNG ANS 1202 (these dies). AMB 310 (this coin). U. Westermakr-G.K. Jenkins, The Coinage of Camarina, 2. Very rare. Metal slightly porous on obverse, otherwise ...
Page 29 Gela
1. 83 Litra circa 460, AR 0.41 g. ΣΟΤΕR Zeus seated on throne l., holding eagle-tipped sceptre. Rev. C - A - ΛΑ Dionysus standing l., holding cantharus and grapes. SNG Lloyd 949. Jameson 574. G.K. Jenkins, AIIN supplemento 20, The Coinages of Enna, Galaria, Piakos etc., p. 87, d and pl. 5, d. Very rare. Two minor areas of encrustation, about extremely fine 1’500 E...
2. 84 Tetradrachm circa 480-470, AR 17.06 g. Fast quadriga driven r. by charioteer; above Nike flying r. to crown the horses. Rev. C - E - Λ − Α Forepart of bearded man-faced bull. SNG Münich 271 (these dies). G.K. Jenkins, The Coinage of Gela, 119.3 (this coin). Toned and extremely fine 3’500 Ex NAC sale 9, 1996, 152. 85 85
Page 30 Messana · Samos
1. 89 Tetradrachm before 405, AR 17.38 g. Fast quadriga driven r. by nymph Himera; above Nike flying to l. to crown her with r. hand, while holding with her l. a tablet inscribed MAI. In exergue, hippocamp l. Rev. [IMEPAION] retrograde The nymph Himera, wearing kiton and peplos, standing to front and facing l.; she holds patera in r. hand sacrificing over altar wi...
2. 90 Chalchidian drachm circa 520-500, AR 5.75 g. DANK Dolphin swimming l. within sickle-shaped open harbour; outer edge of wharf surrounded by dots. Rev. Mussel-shell within nine square, part incuse and part in relief. ACNAC Dewing 334. Lockett 812. Jameson 640. H.E Gielow, MBNG 48, 1930, Die Silberprä- gung von Dankle-Messana, 19 (this obverse die). Extremely r...
3. 91 Tetradrachm circa 491-490 under the Samians, AR 16.81 g. Lion's mask facing on raised disk. Rev. Prow with railing to l. Rizzo pl. 25,6 (this obverse die). Gielow 82 (these dies). J.P. Barron, The Silver Coinage of Samos, 4 (these dies). J.P. Barron, Essay Kraay-Mørkholm, Samians at Zankle, S 12. An extremely rare variety of this very rare issue. Toned and g...
Page 31 Messana
1. 92 Hemilitra circa 411-408, Æ 3.74 g. [ΠΕΛΟΡΙΑΣ] Head of the nymph Peloria l., wearing barley wreath and ear-ring, hair caught up in saccos behind. Around, three dolphins. Rev. ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΟΝ Trident between two dolphins; among the prongs, two shells. SNG Copenhagen 419 (these dies). M. Caccamo Caltabiano, La monetazione di Messana, 654 (this coin illustrated). Ench...
Page 32 Athenian · Naxos
1. 96 Hemidrachm circa 350-330, Æ 20.06 g. ΜΟΡΓΑΝΤΙΝΩΝ Head of Athena r., wearing crested helmet; behind neckguard, Γ reverted / owl. Rev. Lion r., devouring stag's head held between his forepaws; in exer- gue, BK ligate. SNG ANS 467. Calciati 1. Red-green patina, about extremely fine / extremely fine l’500 Ex A.D.M. collection. Naxos 97
2. 97 Chalcidian drachm circa 500, AR 5.40 g. Ivy-wreathed head of Dionysus l., with pointed beard and hair in form of dots, falling in waves over neck. Rev. NAXION Bunch of grapes hanging from stalk between two leaves. Kraay-Hirmer pl. 1, 5. AMB 383 (these dies). A.J. Evans, NC 1896, Contribution to Sicilian Nu- mismatics, p. 103, 7 (this coin). Jameson 672 (this...
Page 33 Athenian · Naxos
1. 98 Tetradrachm, circa 460, AR 17.14 g. Bearded head of Dionysus r., wearing ivy-wreath, hair tied up high in a knot on the nape of his neck. Rev. N - AXI - ON Naked, bearded Silenus, with pointed ears, ruffled hair and long tail, squatting facing, the r. leg raised and the l. folded to the side. The head is turned l. towards kantha- ros in r. hand, while he sup...
Page 35 Katane · Selinus
1. 102 Tetras unsigned work of the "Maestro della foglia" circa 410, Æ 2.08 g. Head of young river-god l., with small horns, wearing laurel wreath; in field l., Π - I - A - K among three pellets. Rev. Hound dragging hind to r. and biting her neck; at sides, acorn and leaf. AMB 397. Rizzo pl. 60, 14. Jenkins, Enna etc., pl. 7, 2b. Calciati 2/1 (this coin). C. Boehri...
2. 103 Tetras unsigned work of the "Maestro della foglia" circa 410, Æ 2.08 g. Head of young river-god r., with small horns, wearing laurel wreath; in field l., Π − Ι − Α − Κ among three pellets. Rev. Hound dragging hind to r. and biting her neck; at sides, leaf (?) and acorn. Cf. AMB 397. Cf. Rizzo pl. 60, 14. Cf. Jenkins, Enna etc., pl. 7, 2b Cf. Calciati 2/1. An...
3. 104 Didrachm circa 500, AR 8.92 g. Selinon leaf; above to 1. and r., two pellets. Rev. Incuse square triangularly divided into four raised and four depressed sections. SNG ANS 665. Biucchi, Tobey, Waggoner, ANSMN 33, A Greek Archaic Silver Hoard from Selinus, 30 (these dies). Exceptionally well-struck and centred on a broad flan. Light iridescent tone, light scr...
Page 36 Cretan · Selinus
1. 105 Tetradrachm circa 440, AR 17.33 g. ΣΕΛΙΝΟ − Ν − Τ − Ι − ΟΝ retrograde Slow quadriga driven by Arte- mis to l.; beside her, Apollo shooting arrow from bow. Rev. Σ − ΕΛ − Ι − [ΝΟΣ] The river-god Selinos standing l., holding branch and patera, pouring libation over altar; in front of altar, cock. To r., selinon leaf above statuette of bull on base. SNG Lloyd 12...
2. 107 Didrachm circa 409, AR 8.08 g. ΣΕΛ − ΙΝΟΝ − ΤΙΟΝ Herac1es, naked, to r., pressing l. knee against Cretan bull and grasping r. horn with l. hand; r. hand wields club, about to strike the bull. Below, bow. Rev. The river-god Hypsas, naked, standing l. holding branch and patera, pouring libation over altar around which a serpent twines; at his side, as small Ni...
Page 37 Syracuse
1. 111 4 litrae circa 215-212, AR 3.40 g. Head of Kore-Persephone l., wearing barley-wreath, ear-ring and neck- lace; behind, poppy-head. Rev. Fast biga driven l. by Nike, holding reins and kentron; above, Ι − Σ. In exer- gue, ΣΙΚΕΛΙΩΤΑΝ. Sjoqvist pl. 6,5. AMB 415. Rare. Toned and good extremely fine 1’800 Ex NFA sale 32, 1993, 11. Syracuse 112
Page 40 Athenian · Syracuse
1. 119 Double decadrachm circa 405-400, AV 5.77 g. ΣΥΡΑ[ΚΟΣΙΩ]Ν Head of goddess l., hair elaborately waved and caught up behind in star ornamented sphendone, wearing necklace and ear-ring; behind neck, pellet. Rev. Naked young Heracles kneeling r. on rocky ground, head to front, strangling the Nemean lion. De Ciccio 52 (these dies). SNG ANS 326 (these dies). D. Bér...
Page 44 Syracuse
1. 130 Bronze circa 215-214 under Hieronymus, Æ 8.02 g. Diademed head of Hieronymus l. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ / Τ / Α / ΙΕΡΩΝΥΜΟΙ Winged thunderbolt. Calciati 204 R 13. R.R. Holloway, The Thirteen Months Coinage of Hieronymus of Syracuse, 76a. SNG ANS 1038. Dark green patina and realistic portrait, extremely fine 500 131
2. 131 Decadrachm circa 214-212 under the Democracy, AV 4.29 g. Female head l., wearing diadem; in field r., ΑΓ ligate. Rev. ΣΩ Slow quadriga driven r. by Nike, holding reins and kentron; in exergue, ΣΥΡΑ ΚΟΣΙΩ[Ν]. De Luynes 1390 (this reverse dies) = Burnet D 1=Carroccio pl. XVII, L. Of the highest rarity, only the second specimen known. A coin of extraordinary nu...
Page 48 Amphipolis · Macedonia · Neapolis
1. 146 Tetradrachm circa 424-380, AR 14.15 g. Bull with head raised, crouching to l., attacked by lion leaping on his back to r.; beneath, EYK. Rev. ΑΚΑ−ΝΘΙΟ−Ν around raised quadripartite square; all within incuse square. Desnaux pl. 17, 120 (this coin). Extremely rare. Superb old cabinet tone, reverse slightly double-struck, otherwise about extremely fine / good v...
2. 147 Drachm circa 367-366, AR 1.91 g. Laureate head of Apollo facing threequarter l. Rev. Α − Μ / Φ − Ι Ligh- ted torch within laurel wreath. Boston 541. SNG ANS 82. C. Lorber, Amphipolis, 66. Rare. Toned and about extremely fine 1’200 Neapolis 148 148
Page 49 Macedonia
1. 149 Stater circa 356-345, AR 8.59 g. Head of young Heracles r., wearing the lion's skin. Rev. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΩ[Ν] Tripod with three handles, the legs ending in lion's paws; in field r., horse's head l. Traité pl. 324, 14. Bellin- ger, ANSMN 11, 1964, Philippi in Macedonia, p. 33, 16. Very rare. Very minor marks, otherwise extremely fine 10’000 Terone 150 150
Page 50 Macedonia
50 Kings of Macedonia, Philip II 359-336 and posthumous issues 152 152 Tetradrachm, Pella circa 342-336, AR 14.48 g. Laureate head of Zeus l. Rev. ΦΙΛΙΠ − ΠΟΥ Naked rider on horse to r., holding palm-branch; below horse, thunderbolt. In exergue, Ν. G. Le Rider, Le monnyage d' argent et d' or de Philippe II, 288a (this coin illustrated). A superb specimen of the finest style with an appealing old cabinet tone. Extreme...
Page 51 Abdera · Amphipolis · Thrace
1. 156 Stater, Amphipolis 330-320, AV 8.59 g. Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with snake. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆ΡΟΥ Nike standing to l., holding stylus in l. hand and wreath in r.; in field l., tri- dent-head pointing downward. Price 172d (this obverse die). Extremely fine 1’800 157 157
2. 158 Stater, Babylon circa 323-317, AV 8.51 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with snake. Rev. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ − ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ Nike standing l., holding stilus in l. hand and wreath in r.; in lower field, ΛΥ – M. ACNAC Dewing 1171. Price P 178. Extremely fine 2’500 Thrace, Abdera 159 159
3. 159 Octadrachm circa 500-480, AR 27.54 g. Griffin seated l., raising r. forepaw; in lower field l., ivy-leaf. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Asyut 130. J.M.F. May, The Coinage of Abdera, –, cf. 33. Very rare. Well-struck in high relief with a bold representation of the mythical beast. An insignificant metal flaw on obverse, otherwise extremely fine 10’000 Ex ...
Page 52 Byzantium · Thasos
1. 160 Tetradrachm circa 425, AR 14.15 g. Μ − Α − Ρ − Ω − Ν Horse prancing l.; above, cantharus. Rev. ΕΠΙ − ΓΕΝΕΣ around square in which vine with five bunch of grapes; the whole within incuse square. SNG Spen- cer-Churchill 104 (this coin). A.B. West, ANSNNM 40, Fifth and Fourth Century Gold Coins from the Thracian Coast, 1.12 var. E. Schönert-Geiss, Die Münzprägu...
2. 162 Stater, Byzantium circa 205-195, AV 8.48 g. Diademed of the deified Alexander the Great r., with horn of Ammon. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ − ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Helmeted Athena seated on throne l., holding on her r. hand, Nike whi crowns the King’s name and resting her l. elbow on large shield; in inner l. field, monogram. On throne, BI and in exergue, trident decorated with dolph...
Page 53 Acarnania · Ambracia · Epirus · Thasos · Thrace
1. 164 Drachm circa 370-360, AR 3.70 g. Head of bearded Silenus l., wearing ivy-wreath. Rev. ΘΑΣΙΩΝ Hera- cles, wearing lion’s skin, kneeling r. and shooting arrow from drawn bow; in lower r. field, shield decorated with club. West, ANS NNM 40, 29B = BMC 47. G. Le Rider, Thasos, p. 137. Very rare. A beautiful representation of Silenus in the finest style of the per...
2. 165 Corinthian stater circa 380, AR 8.64 g. Pegasus flying l.; on its rump, A. Rev. Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet; on the bowl, A. In upper field r., locust. BMC 24. R. Calciati, Pegasi, O. Ravel, ANSNNM 37, The Colts of Ambracia, 118. Very rare. Struck in very high relief and with a very appealing iridescent tone, extremely fine 4’000 Ex NAC sale...
Page 54 Athenian · Athens · Attica · Corinth
1. 167 Tetradrachm circa 530-500, AR 17.46 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Athenian helmet; at base of crest, dots in triangles of zig-zag pattern. She wears disk ear-ring. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing r., head facing, with closed wings; in upper field l., olive twig with three leaves. C. Seltman, Athens its History and Coinage, cf. 276. ACGC 182. Svoronos pl. 5. Ve...
2. 168 Drachm circa 421-415, AR 4.30 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet and ear-ring. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing r., head facing, with closed wings; in upper field l., olive twig with one berry and two leaves. Svoronos pl. 13, 25. Lockett 1853. A small and lovely coin with a delightful iridescent tone. About extremely fine / exetremely fine 2’000 Corinth...
Page 55 Mysia · Naxos
1. 172 Drachm circa 510-480, AR 6.31 g. Goat kneeling r. Rev. Irregular pattern within incuse square. SNG Copenhagen 715. Asyut hoard 604. ACNAC Dewing 1959. Good extremely fine 3’000 Mysia, Cyzicus 173 173
Page 57 Aeolis · Ionia · Lesbos · Pergamum · Phokaia
1. 179 Tetradrachm circa 273-263, AR 17.18 g. Diademed head of the Deified Seleucus I Nikator r. Rev. ΦΙΛΕΤΑΙΡΟΥ Athena seated l., holding shield with outstretched r. hand, her l. elbow on sphinx arm- rest; spear diagonally downwards across her l. side. On seat, A; in upper field l., ivy-leaf and in outer field r., bow. E. Newell, ANSNNM 76, The Pergamene Mint unde...
2. 180 Tetradrachm circa 165-155, AR 16.61 g. Head of the Amazon Cyme r., hair bound with ribbon. Rev. ΚΥΜΑΙΩΝ − ΚΑΛΛΙΑΣ Bridled horse standing r., l. foreleg raised; on exergual line on r., one-handled jug. The whole within laurel wreath. SNG von Aulock 1636. F. De Callataÿ - J. van Hesch, Greek and Roman Coins from the Du Chastel collection, 254. C. Oakley, ANSMN...
3. 181 Hecte circa 541-478, EL 2.56 g. Lion’s head r. with jaws agape. Rev. Head of calf r., incuse. Rosen 554. F. Bodenstedt, Die Elektronmünzen von Phokaia und Mytilene, 13 h/π. About extremely fine 800
4. 800 Ionia, uncertain mint 184
Page 58 Caria
58 Phocaea 186 185 185 Hecte circa 521-478, EL 2.53 g. Two seals swimming and revolting counterclockwise. Rev. Incuse square. Traitè 123 and pl. IV, 4. Bodenstedt 46 a/α. Rare. Extremely fine 1’200 186 Hecte circa 477-388, EL 2.52 g. Diademed female head l.; below, [seal]. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Bodenstedt 90 c/β. About extremely fine 800 Caria, Kaunos 187 187 187 Stater circa 465-460, AR 11.65 g. Naked yo...
Page 59 Caria
59 Satraps of Caria. Idrieus, 351-344 190 190 190 Tetradrachm circa 351-344, AR 15.03 g. Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly to r. Rev. Ι∆ΡΙΕΩΣ Zeus Labraundos standing r., holding labrys over r. shoulder and lotus-tipped sceptre; in inner field l., I. Mc Clean pl. 298, 3. Boston 2000. S. Hurter, Studies Price, The Pixodarus Hoard, pl. 33, 45. Struck in high relief and good extremely fine 3’000 191 191 191 Didrac...
Page 60 Amphipolis · Caria · Lycia · Rhodes
1. 194 Tetradrachm circa 400, AR 15.14 g. Head of Helios facing three-quarter r., hair in separate curly locks falling outwards and downwards. Rev. ΡΟ∆ΙΩΝ Half-blown rose; in field r., eagle with closed wings r. The whole within incuse square. Lorber, Amphipolis, pl. 4, 20 (this obverse die). D. Bérend, SNR 51, 1972, Les tétradrachmes de Rhodes de la première pério...
2. 195 Tetradrachm circa 350, AR 15.14 g. Head of Helios facing three-quarter r. Rev. ΡΟ∆ΙΩΝ Half-blown rose; in field l., ∆ and bud. In field r., dolphin swimming downwards. SNG von Aulock 2787 (this obverse dies). BMC 15. Cf. Mc Clean 8564 and pl. 299, 19 (Φ instead of ∆). Struck in very high relief, superb iridescent tone and extremely fine 10’000 Ex Leu sale 42...
Page 61 Cappadocia · Seleucid
1. 199 Stater, uncertain mint circa 410-390, AR 8.57 g. Helmeted head of Athena r.; behind neckguard and beneath neck truncation, Kh – erê in Lycian characters. Rev. Head of dynast r., wearing Persian headdress; in field r., Kherêi. All within incuse circle. Vismara –. Mørkholm-Zahle –. Traité –. NAC sale 25, 2003, 194 (these dies). Apparently only the second speci...
2. 200 Tetradrachm, Antioch on the Orontes, AR 17.04 g. Diademed head of Seleucus III r. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ − ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ Apollo standing l., holding bow and resting elbow on column; in outer field l., monogram. In outer field r., Ω reverted over P. E.T. Newell, Western Seleucid Mints, –. A. Houghton, ACNAC 4, Coins of the Seleucid Empire from the Collection of Arthur Houg...
Page 62 Bactria · Ptolemaic
1. 202 Daric circa 420-375, AV 8.36 g. The Persian Great King in kneeling running position r., holding bow and spear. Rev. Incuse rectangular rough surface. I. Carradice 42. BMC 58. ACNAC Dewing 2710. Extremely fine 4’500 Kingdom of Bactria. Eucratides I the Great, circa 170-155 203 203
2. 203 Tetradrachm, Bactra circa 170-155, AR 16.73 g. ΗΛΙΟΛΕΟΥΣ / ΚΑΙ ΛΑΟ∆ΙΚΕ Jugate busts of Heliokles and Laodike r.; behind monogram. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΣ ΜΕΓΑΣ / ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙ∆ΗΣ Helmeted, draped and cuiras- sed bust of Eucratides r. BMC 1. N. Davies-C.M. Kraay, The Hellenistic Kingdoms, 146-147. M. Mithcner, Indo-Greek and Indo-Schytian Coinage, type 182. O. Bopearachi, Mo...