Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 46 (2008)

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Page 6 Campania · Neapolis
1. 5 Greek Coins Latium, Signia 148
Page 8 Calabria · Tarentum
7 155 155 Biunx circa 210-200, Æ 5.84 g. Helmeted head of Minerva l.; above, two pellets. Rev. VE ligate Owl standing l., head facing, perched on laurel-branch. SNG Copenhagen 713. SNG ANS 767. SNG France 1460. SNG Morcom 240. Historia Numorum Italy 722. Green patina and about extremely fine 400 Calabria, Tarentum 156 156 156 Nomos circa 450, AR 7.86 g. TARA Phalantus, naked, seated on dolphin r., with l. arm outstre...
Page 9 Taras
1. 161 Stater circa 333-331/0, AV 8.54 g. TAPA Diademed and veiled female head (Hera) r.; below chin, dolphin and below neck truncation, ΣΙ. Rev. Naked raider on horseback r., hurling spear and holding shield and two more spears; in upper field r., thunderbolt and below horse, ΑΠΟΛ. Vlasto G 10 (these dies). SNG France 1773 (these dies). McClean 595 and pl. 23, 17 ...
Page 11 Metapontum · Velia
1. 166 Nomos circa 443-400, AR 7.90 g. Helmeted head of Athena r., bowl decorated with olive-wreath; above visor, Γ (?). Rev. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ Bull walking l., head lowered; between its legs, Γ. In exergue, fish to r. SNG Oxford 871 (this obverse die). SNG Lockett 340. SNG ANS 879 (this obverse die). Historia Numorum Italy 1759. A beautiful specimen of early classic style, ...
Page 13 Bruttium · Croton
1. 172 Nomos circa 525-500, AR 8.29 g. ΚΑVΛ Apollo, diademed, walking r., holding laurel branch in upraised r. hand and small running daimon, holding long branch on outstretched l. arm; in field r., stag r. on platform, with head reverted. Rev. The same type incuse l. without legend. Historia Numorum Italy 2035. Kraay- Hirmer pl. 96, 270. Gorini 4 and enlarged p. 1...
Page 14 Bruttium · Croton · Messana · Ptolemaic · Rhegium · Syracuse
1. 174 Tetradrachm circa 415-400, AR 17.25 g. Lion’s head facing. Rev. ΡΕΓΙΝΟΝ Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, two olive leaves and below chin, swastika. Gulbenkian 143 (these dies). Kraay-Hirmer pl. IX, 289 (this reverse die). Historia Numorum Italy 2496 (these dies). Herzfelder 100c (this coin). Extremely rare. A magnificent specimen of superb style with an a...
2. 175 Tetradrachm circa 320-300, AR 17.11 g. ΡΗΓΙΝΟΣ Laureate head of Apollo l., hair falling loose over neck. Rev. Lion’s head facing. SNG ANS 676 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 700 (these dies). Kraay-Hirmer pl. 100, 290. AMB 229 (these dies). Herzfelder 115.° Very rare. Well-struck in high relief and lightly toned, minor area of corrosion on obverse, extremely fine 24...
Page 16 Camarina
1. 179 Litra circa 413-406, AR 0.70 g. AKRA - ΓANT - I - N - O - N Two eagles r. perched on dead hare lying on rock, the farther, with spread wings, lowers its head towards the prey; the nearer, with closed wings, raises its head. Rev. Crab; above, A and below, fish (polyprium cernium) to r. Rizzo pl. III, 6 (these dies). SNG Lockett 719 (this coin). AMB 263 (this ...
Page 18 Gela
1. 187 Tetradrachm circa 465-460, AR 17.35 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding reins and kentron; in the foreground, column. Rev. CΕΛΑΣ Forepart of man-headed bull r. SNG ANS 50 (these dies). SNG Ashmolean 1733 (these dies). Jenkins Gela 230. Well centred and lightly toned, about extremely fine 6’000 Ex Kunker sale 115, 2006, 73.
2. 188 Litra circa 465-450, AR 0.75 g. Horse standing r. with reins trailing from mouth; in field above, wreath. Rev. CEΛΑ Forepart of man-headed bull r. SNG München 283 (these dies). Jenkins Gela 282. Toned and extremely fine 400 From the A.D.M. collection. 189 189
3. 189 Tetradrachm circa 440-430, AR 17.42 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses; in exergue, ΓΕΛΟΙΟΝ retrograde. Rev. ΣΟΣΙΠΟΛΙΣ retrograde. Forepart of man-headed bull r., crowned by a female figure (the nimph Sosipolis?) standing in front of it. SNG Lloyd 970 (these dies). de Nanteuil 284 (these dies). McClean 2259 (t...
Page 20 Messana
19 195 195 195 Dionkion circa 460-450, AR 0.11 g. Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev. LE Two pallets. SNG Winthertur 716. Boehringer, Studies Price pl. 11, 32. Rare. Toned and about extremely fine 600 196 196* Tetradrachm circa 440-430, AR 17.34e g. Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev. LΕ − ΟΝΤΙ − ΝΟ − Ν Lion’s head r. with open jaws and protruding tongue; around four barley grains. SNG Lloyd 1053 (these dies). SNG ANS 227. B...
Page 21 Messana
1. 201 Tetradrachm circa 412-408, AR 16.97 g. Biga of mules driven l. by nymph Messana; above, Nike flying r. to crown the nymph. In exergue, two dolphins, snout to snout. Rev. ΜΕΣΣΑ −Ν − Ι − Ο − Ν Hare running l.; below, head of Pan l. SNG Lloyd 1101 (these dies). SNG ANS 368 (these dies). Caltabiano 607. Rare. Toned and good very fine 3’500
Page 22 Naxos
1. 202 12 litrae circa 214-212, AR 10.11 g. Laureate head of Zeus l. Rev. ΣΙΚΕΛΙΩΤΑΝ Thunderbolt; above, HΣ ligate. Burnett−. Sjöqvist −. Of the highest rarity, only three specimens known. A fantastic portrait of excellent Hellenistic style. Insignificant area of weakness on obverse, otherwise Fdc 30’000 Ex Gorny & Mosch sale 146, 2006, 79. Naxos 203
Page 23 Selinus
1. 205 Didrachm circa 440-430, AR 8.21 g. Hunting dog “Cirneco of the Etna” standing r.; behind, three stalks of barley. Below, in oblong frame, ΣΕΓΕΣΤΑIΙ[Β] retrograde. Rev. Head of Aigeste r. Dewing 673. SNG ANS 645 (these dies). Rizzo pl. LXII, 11 (these dies). Rare. Toned and extremely fine 2’000 Ex NAC sale 10, 1997, 124. Selinus 207 207 206
Page 24 Syracuse
23 Syracuse 209 209 209 Hemiobol circa 470-450, AR 0.36 g. Head of Arethusa r.; hair bound with ribbon. Rev. Four-spoked wheel. Boheringer B 54. Toned and extremely fine 800 210 210 210 Tetradrachm circa 460-440, AR 17.05 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses; in exergue, sea-monster r. Rev. ΣV − PAK − ΟΣ − Ι − Ο − Ν Head of Arethusa r., hair bo...
Page 25 Athenian · Syracuse
1. 213 Decadrachm signed by Kimon circa 404-400, AR 42.60 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown him. On the exergual line, in minute letters, KΙΜΩΝ. In exergue, display of military harness set on two steps and below l., ΑΘΛΑ. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩ Head of Arethusa l., wearing earring with pendant and b...
Page 27 Syracuse
1. 216 Double decadrachm circa 400, AV 5.79 g. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ Head of goddess l., hair elaborately waved and caught up behind in star-ornamented sphendone, wearing necklace, bar and triple-pendant earring; behind the head, eight-rayed star. Rev. Naked young Heracles kneeling r. on rocky ground, head to front, strangling the Nemean lion with both arms. Dewing 926 (these...
Page 28 Heraclea · Ptolemaic · Syracuse
1. 221 8 litrae circa 212, AR 6.78 g. Female head l., wearing oak-wreath, earring and necklace; in field r., lighted torch. Rev. Slow quadriga l., empty but for sceptre; in upper field r., XAP. In exergue, ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. NAC sale 25, 2003, 125. Of the highest rarity, only the second specimen known of this historically fascinating issue. Virtually as struck and almost ...
Page 30 Macedonia
1. 226 Tetradrachm, “mint of the Camp” circa 300, AR 17.04 g. Head of Heracles-Melqart r., wearing lion skin; below, kerykeion. Rev. Horse’s head three-quarter l.; in field r., palm tree with cluster of dates and before neck, D Below, ‘MHMNHT in Punic characters. Jenkins SNR 57, 283. Very rare. Toned and good extremely fine 4’000 Ex NAC 8, 1995, 202 and NAC 40, 200...
Page 31 Amphipolis · Athens · Macedon · Rhodes · Syracuse
1. 229 Stater circa 470-460, AR 10.52 g. Goat kneeling r., head reverted; above, dotted Θ. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Svoronos, Hellenesime Primitif, pl. I, 2. AMNG III, pl. V, 24. Asyut Hoard 151. Rosen 88. Rare. Lightly toned and about extremely fine 6’000 Ex Aufhauser 19, 2006, 24 and Hess-Divo 308, 2007, 30 sales. Amphipolis 230
2. 230 Tetradrachm circa 368-367, AR 13.98 g. Laureate head of Apollo facing three quarters to r., hair falling loose at the sides of his head; in field r., feline advancing upward with r. forepaw raised. Rev. ΑΜΦ − ΙΠΟ − ΛΙΤ − ΕΩΝ on raised square frame; within which A and race torch. The whole within incuse square. Prokesch Osten, RN 1860, p. 268,1 (this coin). B...
Page 32 Amphipolis · Lampsacus · Macedonia
1. 232 Stater circa 250-485, AR 9.96 g. Satyr r. grabbing arm of nymph who tries to flee while looking back; in field l. and above, pellet. Rev. Incuse square diagonally divided. SNG ANS 955. Svoronos p. 81, 16c and pl. 8, 3. AMNG III/2 p. 70, 15 and pl. 14, 30. Mitchiner Early Coinage, 795. Toned and about extremely fine 3’500 Ex NAC sale 33, 2006, 115. Kingdom of...
2. 234 Stater, Lampsacus circa 324, AV 8.55 g. Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev. Prancing biga r. driven by charioteer holding reins and kentron; below horses, snake and AΠ ligate. In exergue, ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ. Muller 202. Le Rider pl. 90, 6. A magnificent portrait in the finest style of the period well struck on a large flan. Minor marks on obverse, otherwise good extremely...
3. 235 Tetradrachm, Amphipolis cira 315-294, AR 13.70 g. Laureate head of Zeus r. Rev. ΦΙΛΙΠ − ΠΟΥ Boy riding on horse at pace r., holding long palm-branch and reins; below, ME ligate and Λ / torch. Le Rider pl. 47, 22. Lightly toned and good extremely fine 1’500
Page 33 Chalcis
1. 238 Tetrdrachm, Chalcis circa 290-287, AR 17.24 g. Diademed and horned head r. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ∆ΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ Poseidon standing l., his l. foot resting on rock, holding trident. Davesne-Le Rider, Meydancikkale, pl. 75, 2585 (this obverse die). Newell, Demetrius, 150 (these dies). Lightly toned and extremely fine 3’500 Antiogonus Doson, 229 – 221 239 239
Page 34 Macedon
33 Perseus, 178 – 168 240 240 Tetradrachm signed by Zoilos, Pella 278, AR 16.66 g. Diademed head r., slightly bearded; below, ΖΩΙΛΟΥ. Rev. ΒΑΣΙ − ΛΕΩΣ / ΠΕΡ − ΣΕΩΣ Eagle standing r. on thunderbolt, with open wings; in field r., Σ monogram. The whole within wreath. de Sartiges 212 (this coin). Mamroth, ZfN 38, 1928, 1.11 (this coin). AMNG I pl. 35, 23. SNG Alpha Bank 1130 var. Treasures of Ancient Coinage From the Pri...
Page 35 Abdera · Aenus · Thrace
1. 242 Tetradrachm circa 473-448, AR 14.89 g. Griffin seated l., r. forepaw raised; below, cockerel l. Rev. ΕΠΗ − ΡΟ − ∆Ο − ΤΟ within incuse square. de Luynes 1748 (these dies). SNG Spencer-Churchill 98. May 132. Very rare. Struck in high relief on a full flan, lightly toned and extremely fine 10’000 Aenus 243
Page 36 Thasos
1. 247 Tetradrachm circa 425, AR 14.15 g. Μ − Α − Ρ − Ω − Ν Horse prancing l.; above, cantharus. Rev. ΕΠΙ − TΕΝΕΣ around square in which vine with five bunch of grapes; the whole within incuse square. SNG Spencer-Churchill 104 (this coin). West, ANSNNM 40, 1.12 var. Schönert-Geiss, 92 (this coin). Very rare and a superb specimen of this desirable issue. Toned, a mi...
Page 37 Amphipolis · Lampsacus · Thrace
1. 36 Kigdom of Thrace, Lysimachus 323 – 281 and posthumous issues 248
2. 248 Tetradrachm, Lampsacus circa 297-281, AR 17.02 g. Diademed head of deified Alexander r., with the horn of Ammon. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ − ΛΥΣΙΜΑΚΟΥ Athena enthroned l., holding Nike and spear in r. hand and resting l. elbow on shield decorated with medusa; in outer field l., herma. In inner field l., monogram. Müller 91. Davesne - Le Rider, Meydancikkale, 2614. Thomp...
3. 249 Tetradrachm, Amphipolis circa 287-281, AR 17.15 g. Diademed head of deified Alexander r., with the horn of Ammon. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ − ΛΥΣΙΜΑΚΟΥ Athena enthroned l., holding Nike and spear in r. hand and resting l. elbow on shield decorated with medusa; in inner field l., monogram / club. In exergue, monogram. Thompson 206. Lightly toned, minor marks and extremel...
Page 38 Thasos
1. 251 Stater circa 435-411, AR 8.88 g. Naked ithyphallic satyr supporting nymph under thighs with r. arm, the l. hand under her back. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Gulbenkian 464. Boston 855. SNG Berry 508. Mitchiner Early Coinage, 826. Le Rider, Guide de Thasos, 6. About extremely fine 2’500 The Tauric Chersonesus, Panticapaeum 252 252
Page 39 Boeotia · Euboea · Thebes
1. 38 Boeotia, Thebes 254 254
2. 254 Stater circa 450-440, AR 12.04 g. Beotian shield. Rev. ⊕ΕΒΑ − ΙΟΝ Heracles kneeling r., stringing bow held in his r. hand; in field r., club. The whole within incuse square. Traité 224 and pl. CXCIX, 20-22 (these dies). BMC 32 (these dies). Myron pl. A, 27 (these dies). Weber 3250 (this coin). CNG sale 72, 615 (these dies). Very rare. Attractive old cabinet ...
Page 40 Athenian · Athens · Attica
1. 39 Attica, Athens 256 256
2. 257 Tetradrachm circa 530-500, AR 17.46 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Athenian helmet and disc earring; at base of crest, dots in triangles of zigzag pattern. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; in upper field l., olive-twig with three leaves; the whole within partially incuse square. Svoronos pl. V. ACGC 128. Selman cf. 276. V...
Page 41 Argos · Corinth · Elis
1. 262 Drachm circa 250-210, AR 4.70 g. Eagle flying r. grasping hare in its talons. Rev. F – A Thunderbolt. Dewing 1096 (this obverse die). BCD 238 Olympia (these dies). Schwabacher group II, 11 (these dies). Seltman pl. 8, 35. Toned and extremely fine 1’200 Argolis, Argos 263 263
Page 42 Arcadia · Crete
1. 264 Triobol circa 420-370, AR 2.72 g. Forepart of wolf r. Rev. Large A between A and I; below crossbar, wreath. The whole within incuse square. Traité pl. CCXVI, 1 (these dies). BMC –. Mycene pl. 9, 7 (these dies). Nemea 1759 (these dies). Very rare. Lovely tone and extremely fine 750 Ex LHS 96, 2006, BCD, 1047. Arcadia, Arcadian Leaugue 265 265
2. 266 Hemidrachm work of the “Paris master”, Tegea circa 460-450, AR 2.84 g. Zeus Lykaios seated r. on throne with swan’s head at the top of the backrest, holding sceptre and with eagle flying l. over his r. hand. Rev. ΑΡΚΑ − D – IKON Head of Kallistos facing three-quarte r., hair bound with taenia, wearing pendant necklace. de Luynes 2312. Boston 1248. Williams, ...
Page 43 Mysia · Pergamum · Pontus
1. 42 Kings of Pontus, Mithradates VI 120-63 BC 268 268
2. 268 Tetradrachm, Pergamum 92, AR 16.82 g. Diademed head r. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΜΥΘΡΑ∆ΑΤΟΥ / ΕΥΠA ΤΟΡΟΣ / Α Pegasus grazing l.; above, star over crescent and CΣ / monogram. Unlisted in all the major reference works. Apparently unique and unrecorded. Old cabinet tone and about extremely fine 6’000 Ex Hamburger 89, 1929, Geihamrat von Kaufmann, 290; CNG 42, 1992, 414 a...
Page 44 Lampsacus · Lesbos · Syracuse
1. 271 Stater circa 394-350, AV 8.39 g. Head of Hermes l., wearing large brimmed causia. Rev. Forepart of Pegasus r. within incuse square. Boston 1589. SNG France 1143 (these dies). Baldwin 13d and pl. I, 25. Extremely rare. A magnificent portrait well struck in high relief and good extremely fine 60’000 For the better part of the 4th Century B.C. the city of Lamps...
Page 45 Chios · Ionia
1. 273 Hecte circa 412-378, EL 2.54 g. Female head r., hair bound with fillet on top of head. Rev. River-god head r. within incuse square. Traité pl. CLXI, 4 (these dies). Bodenstedt 69 c/γ. Area of weakness on reverse, otherwise extremely fine 1’000 Ionia, Phocaea 274 274
2. 276 Hecte circa 477-378, EL 2.56 g. Head of Hermes l., wearing causia, behind, seal. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. SNG von Aulock 2125. Bodenstedt 82 b/β. Extremely fine 2’000 Islands off Ionia, Chios 277
3. 277 Tetradrachm circa 420, AR 14.63 g. Sphynx seated l.; before, two-handled amphora above which, bunch of grapes. Rev. ΕΓΕΣΤΡΑΤΟΣ across horizontal band of quadripartite incuse square with striated fields. Baldwin Chios, pl. 4, cf. 28 (different magistrate name). Münsterberg –. Apparently unrecorded. Minor areas of corrosion, otherwise good very fine 3’000
Page 46 Caria · Cnidus · Samos
1. 278 Tetradrachm circa 400-365, AR 14.66 g. Lion’s scalp. Rev. ΗΓΗΣΣΙΑΝΑΞ Forepart of bull r. wearing ornamental collar, truncation dotted; behind, olive-branch. In lower r. field, ΣΑ / wreath. Barron, Samos, cf. 127-128. Lightly toned and good very fine 3’000 Caria, Cnidus 279
2. 279 Didrachm circa 450-394, AR 6.16 g. Forepart of lion r., with open jaws and protruding tongue. Rev. K – N – I Head of Aphrodite r. Jameson 2301 (this coin). Regling pl. 20, 447. Kraay-Hirmer pl. 186, 632 (these dies). Kunstfreund 164 (this coin). Cahn, Cnidus series VI, 115.4 (this coin). Of lovely Classical style. Lightly toned and extremely fine 4’000 Ex Le...
Page 47 Caria · Lydia · Rhodes
1. 281 Didrachm 3rd century BC, AR 6.27 g. Head of warrior r., wearing crested helmet. Rev. ΚΑΛΥΜΝΙΟΝ Cythara; the whole within square pelleted frame. SNG Copenhagen 602. SNG von Aulock 2741. SNG Turkey 902. Rare. Toned and good very fine 2’500 Rhodes 282
2. 282 Tetradrachm circa 380, AR 15.33 g. Head of Apollo facing three-quarter r. Rev. ΡΟ∆ΙOΝ Rose with bud on the r.; in field l., ear of barley and below, I. Gulbenkian 765. Berend, SNR 51, D 44 / R 54. Rare. A very impressive portrait struck in high relief. Light traces of over-striking on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine 20’000 Lydia, Uncertain King before...
Page 48 Seleucid
47 Pamphilia, Aspendus 285 285 Siglos circa 375-365, AR 5.41 g. Mopsus on horse prancing r., hurling javelin. Rev. EΣ[TFE∆] − Ι − V − Σ Boar l., hit by javelin; below, drops of blood dripping on ground. Podalia Hoard 491 (these dies, misdecribed). Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Extremely fine 3’000 Syria, Bambyce-Hierapolis, under Alexander the Great (?) 286 286 Stater circa 330-325, AR 8.40 g....
Page 49 Cilicia · Parthia · Seleucid
1. 290 Tetradrachm, Beroea (?) 94-93 (?), AR 14.07 g. Diademed and jugate heads r. of Antiochus and Philip. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟXΟΥ − ΚΑΙ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ Zeus seated l. on throne, holding Nike and sceptre; in outer field l., C / •I• / ω and beneath throne, A. The whole within wreath. Jameson 1761 (this coin). Houghton, SNR 66, group I.5, A-3 P4. SNG Spaer 96. ...
Page 51 Athenian · Athens · Bactria
1. 294 Athenian styled issues. Drachm, uncertain mint in Philistia (?) 4th century BC, AR 4.35 g. Head of Athena, wearing crested helmet decorated with olive leaves and spiral palmette. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; in upper field l., olive-twig and crescent moon; in field r., basket (?) set horizontally. The whole within incuse squ...
2. 296 Athenian styled issues. Tetradrachm, uncertain mint Western Asia Minor 4th century BC, AR 17.08 g. Head of Athena, wearing crested helmet decorated with olive leaves and spiral palmette. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; in upper field l., olive-twig and crescent moon; in field r., bull’s head r. The whole within incuse square. G...
Page 52 Bactria · Parthia · Seleucid
1. 297 Drachm, North Arabian mint 4th century BC, AR 3.86 g. Head of Athena r., wearing a round cap with a crest of round anulets. Rev. (Gimel ?) Shin and Mem in Aramaic characters Schematic representation of an owl standing l., head facing. The body of the bird is composed of dots and strokes. Huth-Qedar, NC 1999, pl. 26, 1. Extremely rare, only few specimens know...
2. 298 Tetradrachm, Seleucia circa 123-88, AR 15.76 g. Diademed bust of Mithradates I l. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ − ΜΑΓΑΛΟΥ − ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ Parthian archer seated r. on omphalos, holding bow; in outer field r., palm branch. In exergue, ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ. Sellwood 24.3. Shore 66. Iridescent tone and extremely fine 2’600 Bactria. Joint satrapy of Diodotus I and Diodotus II, circa 250-235 299
3. 299 In the name of Antiochus II. Stater, first Diodotic mint in Eastern Asia (Aï Khanoum) circa 250-235, AV 8.29 g. Diademed of Diotus I r. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ − ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ Zeus advancing l., hurling thunderbolt and with aegis draped on extended r. arm; at his feet, eagle l. Bopearachchi serie 1a. Seleucid Coins 629.2. Two minor marks on reverse, otherwise good extremel...
Page 53 Macedonia · Ptolemaic
1. 800 Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy I Satrap circa 323-305 301 301
2. 301 Tetradrachm struck in the name of Alexander III of Macedonia, Alexandria or Memphis circa 320, AR 16.79 g. Diademed head of Alexander r., wearing elephant skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆ΡΟΥ Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding eagle in outstretched r. hand; in field l., thunderbolt. Below throne, OP. Svoronos 24 and pl. I, 17. Kraay-Hirmer pl. 217, 796 (this co...
3. 302 Tetradrachm struck in the name of Alexander III of Macedonia, Alexandria or Memphis circa 320, AR 17.05 g. Diademed head of Alexander r., wearing elephant skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆ΡΟΥ Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding eagle in outstretched r. hand; in field l., thunderbolt. Below throne, PY. Svoronos 20. Zervos Issue B-VII. SNG Copenhagen 11 var. (mono...
Page 54 Cyprus · Macedon · Ptolemaic
1. 303 Stater, Alexandria circa 313-311, AV 8.53 g. Diademed head of Alexander r., wearing elephant skin headdress. Rev. Prow r. Jameson 999. Gulbenkian 1071. Svoronos 25 and pl. I, 23. Of the highest rarity, only the fourth specimen known. Minor mark on cheek, otherwise virtually as struck and almost Fdc 60’000 This gold stater, struck alongside bronze coins of 18...
Page 55 Ephesus
1. 307 In the name of Berenice II. Octodrachm, Ephesus after 241, AV 27.87 g. Diademed and veiled bust of Berenice II r. Rev. ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ − ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣHΣ Cornucopiae filled with fruits and bound with fillet; in field l., bee. BMC 1. Svoronos 899 and pl. XXVI, 23 (these dies). Mørkholm EHC 313 (these dies). Extremely rare, less than ten specimens known. Extremely fine 20...
Page 60 Lucania
59 324 324 Semis, Luceria circa 214-212, Æ 41.74 g. Laureate head of Saturn r.; behind, S. Rev. Prow r.; above, S reverted and below, ROMA. In field r., L. Haeberlin pl. 72, 8. Sydenham Aes Grave 145. Thurlow-Vecchi 288. Crawford 43/2a. Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Green patina and extremely fine 3’500 Venusia 325 325 Biunx circa 260, Æ 25.68 g. Dolphin l.; above, two pellets. Rev. Dolphin; a...
Page 94 Parthia · Pergamum
1. 468 Cistophoric tetradrachm, Pergamum (?) 27-26 BC, AR 12.11 g. IMP CAESAR Bare head r.; before, lituus. Rev. AVGVSTVS Sphynx seated r. C 31. BMC 701. RIC 487. CBN 949. Sutherland group IIIa. RPC 2207. Kent-Hirmer pl. 37, 129. Extremely rare, only nine specimens listed by Sutherland of which four are in museums, and in superb condition for the issue. Old cabinet...
2. 469 Cistophoric tetradrachm, Pergamum (?) 27-26 BC, AR 11.96 g. IMP CAESAR Bare head r. Rev. AVGV – STVS Six bunched corn-ears. C 32 var. BMC 699. RIC 494. CBN 955a. Sutherland group IV, O 3 – R 12. RPC 2212. Kent-Hirmer pl. 37, 130. Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Well-struck in high relief on a full flan with an attractive light tone and good ...
Page 130 Metapontum
193 Metapontum 792 791 790 790* Nomos circa 540-530, AR 7.85 g. Ear of barley. Rev. The same type incuse. SNG ANS 168. Johnston- Noe 16. Historia Numorum Italy 1459. Toned, minor area of corrosion, otherwise good very fine 1’000 Ex LHS 95, 2005, 461. 791 Nomos circa 540-510, AR 8.03 g. Ear of barley. Rev. The same type incuse. Johnston-Noe 18. Historia Numorum Italy 1459. Lightly toned and good very fine 800 792 Nomo...
Page 131 Velia
1. 801 Di-nomos circa 400-350, AR 15.46 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Scylla hurling stone. Rev. Bull butting r.; in exergue, fish. SNG ANS 964. Jameson 363. de Luynes 580. Noe C 2. Historia Numorum Italy 1803. Lightly toned, traces of over-striking, otherwise good very fine 1’200 Velia 803 802
Page 132 Bruttium · Croton
195 804 804 804 Nomos circa 340-334, AR 7.49 g. . Head of Athena r.; wearing crested helmet decorated with griffin. Rev. Lion advancing r. Mangieri 124 (this coin). SNG ANS 1307 (these dies). Williams 295m (this coin). Historia Numorum Italy 1287. Toned and very fine 1’000 806 805 805 Nomos circa 300-280, AR 7.26 g. . Head of Athena l.; wearing crested helmet decorated with wing. Rev. Lion advancing l.; above, trisce...
Page 133 Rhegium
1. 810 Tetradrachm circa 295-272 under Pirrhus, AR 16.82 g. Oak-wreathed head of Zeus l. Rev. Dione seated l. on throne, holding sceptre and raising with l. hand mantle over her head. AMB 211. Jenkins, Ancient Greek Coins 591. Kraay-Hirmer pl. 150, 472. Babelon, ANS Centennial pl. 7, 1. Very rare. Lightly toned and very fine 3’500 Rhegium 812 812 1,5:1 811
Page 134 Acragas · Camarina
1. 815 Tetradrachm circa 415, AR 17.04 g. ΑΚΡΑΓ − ΑΝΤΙΝ − Ο − Ν Eagle l., with wings spread, perched on dead hare lying on rock against which a murex and a cockle-shell. Rev. Crab; on field l., a cockle-shell. Beneath, a large fish (polyprium cernium) swimming l. Seltman, NC 1948, pl. I, i (these dies). Gubelkian 163 (these dies). AMB 257 (these dies). Kraay-Hirmer...
Page 135 Gela
198 Gela 820 820* Didrachm circa 490-475, AR 8.60 g. Horseman galloping r., hurling spear. Rev. Forepart of man-headed bull r. Boston 241 (these dies). Hunterian 10 (these dies). Jenkins 28. Minor traces of over-striking otherwise extremely fine 2’000 821 821* Tetradrachm circa 410-405, AR 16.74 g. ΓΕΛΟΙΩΝ Fast quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; above, eagle facing, with spread wings, holdin...
Page 136 Messana
1. 827 Hemilitra circa 430-425, AR 0.40 g. Lion’s head r., with open jaws and protruding tongue. Rev. Barley grain; around, six pellets. BMC 23. Boeheringer, Studies Price, pl. 13, 69. Toned and about extremely fine 700 From the A.D.M. collection. Messana 828 828
Page 137 Naxos · Selinus
1. 831 Tetradrachm circa 415-409, AR 16.77 g. Fast quadriga r. driven by charioteer holding reins in both hands; above, Nike flying l. to crown him. In exergue, ΣΕΓΕΣΤΑΙΙΑ. Rev. Aigestes, pileus hanging from neck and chlamys over l. arm, standing r., holding two spears in l. hand; at his feet, two hounds (Cirneco of the Etna). Vicomte de Sartiges 116 (this coin). L...
Page 138 Syracuse
201 Syracuse 835 834 834 Obol circa 480-455, AR 0.61 g. Pearl-diademed head of Arethusa r. Rev. Wheel of four spokes. Cammarata pl. I, 1a. Boheringer cf. 363. Toned and about extremely fine 400 From the A.D.M. collection. 835 Litra circa 466-460, AR 0.48 g. Pearl-diademed head of Arethusa r. Rev. Octopus. SNG ANS 129. Boheringer V 227 / R 297. Toned and about extremely fine 600 From the A.D.M. collection. 839 839 839...
Page 140 Macedonia
1. 846 5 shekels, North Africa mint in the Camp circa 260, AR 36.55 g. Head of Tanit-Persephone l., wearing barley wreath and earring. Rev. Pegasus flying r.; below, b’rst in Punic characters. SNG Lloyd 1665 (these dies). SNG Fitzwilliam 1512. Jenkins, SNR 57, 445. Rare. Lightly toned, surface somewhat corroded and an area of weakness on obverse, otherwise good ver...
Page 141 Amphipolis · Macedonia
1. 850 Tetradrachm circa 480-470, AR 16.26 g. Helmeted head of Protesilaos r. Rev. Stern of galley l. within incuse square. ACGC 470. Dewing 1076. Boston suppl. 44. Rare. Struck on a broad flan and about very fine 2’000 Ex CNG sale 55, 2000, 164. Kings of Macedonia, Amyntas III, 389 – 369 851
2. 853 Tetradrachm, Amphipolis circa 323-315, AR 14.47 g. Bearded head of Zeus r. Rev. Horseman r., holding palm-branch. Le Rider pl. 46, cf. 14. Lightly toned and extremely fine
Page 142 Aenus · Amphipolis · Thasos · Thrace
1. 856 Tetradrachm, Amphipolis 188-183, AR 16.59 g. Head of young Perseus l., wearing winged griffin-headed helmet, sword on his r. shoulder, in centre of Macedonian shield. Rev. Club within oak-wreath. McClean 3635 and pl. 135, 9. Touratsouglou pl. I, 4. Mamroth 6. Rare. Minor encrustations on reverse, otherwise good very fine 2’000 Ex Peus 274, 1970, 1578 and Leu...
2. 857 Dodecadrachm circa 479-465, AR 40.64 g. King seated in cart drawn l. by two bulls; in field above, crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. Trisceles anticlockwise. AMNG II/1, 7 and pl. 25, 18. Svoronos, Hellenism Primitif, pl. 2, 4. Mitchiner, Ancient Trade, 900. Corrosion on reverse, otherwise about very fine / fair 2’000 Ex Lanz sale 132, 2006, 104. Thrace, Aenus ...
3. 858 Tetradrachm circa 374-371, AR 15.10 g. Facing head of Hermes, wearing causia. Rev. Goat standing r.; in field r., wreath. Dewing 1273. May -, cf. 401-407. Rare. Toned and about very fine 1’750 Islands off Thrace, Thasos 860 859
Page 143 Aegina · Ambracia · Athens · Attica · Epirus · Thessaly
1. 300 Thessaly, Larissa 862 862
2. 864 Tetradrachm circa 455, AR 17.12 g. Helmeted head of Athena r., bowl decorated with olive leaves and tendril. Rev. Owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; in upper field l., crescent and olive-twig with two leaves and berry. The whole within incuse square. Svoronos pl. 10, cf. 8. Starr cf. 200. Lightly toned, about very fine / very fine 2’000 Ae...
Page 144 Corinth · Elis
207 Corinthia, Corinth 866 866 Stater circa 480-400, AR 8.33 g. Pegasus flying r. Rev. Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet. Dewing 1719. Calciati 76 var. Ravel 219. Toned, areas of corrosion, otherwise fine / good very fine 400 Elis, Olympia 867 867 867* Stater circa 460, AR 11.80 g. Eagle flying l., with snake in its beak. Rev. A – [F] Winged thunderbolt upright. Seltman, Olympia cf. 16, unlisted dies. SNG ...
Page 145 Lesbos · Mysia · Pergamum · Pontus
1. 208 Kings of Pontus, Mithradates VI 120-63 BC 870
2. 870 Tetradrachm, Pergamum 90-89, AR 16.40 g. Diademed head r. Rev. Pegasus grazing l.; above, star over crescent and monogram. SNG BMC Bleack Sea 1032. de Hirsch 1415. Lightly toned, areas of porosity and marks, otherwise good very fine 1’000 Mysia, Cyzicus 871
3. 871 Hecte circa 525-500, EL (Plated) 2.68 g. Goat’s head l.; on neck truncation tunny. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Dewing 2163. von Fritze 48. Very rare. Plated, about very fine 500 Ex Leu sale 77, 2000, 246 Kings of Pergamum, Eumenes I 262 – 241 872
Page 146 Caria · Cnidus · Ephesus · Ionia
1. 400 Persian Satraps in Ionia, Artaxerses III, circa 350 – 340 876 876
2. 876 Double siglos, Ephesus circa 350-340, AR 14.94 g. The Great King advancing r., holding spear and bow. Rev. Relief map of the hinterland of Ephesus. Traité pl. LXXXIX, 8. Johnston, JHS 87, 23. Mildenberg, Studies Price, pl. LXI, 81. Very rare. Lightly toned and very fine 4’000 Caria, Uncertain mint 877 877
3. 877 Stater circa 450, AR 11.40 g. Head of lion r, with open jaws and tongue protruding. Rev. Laureate male head l.; behind, monogram. Troxell, Essays Thompson p. 263, 45 (these dies). Thompson, ANSMN 12, pl. I, 12 (these dies). Extremely rare. Somewhat corroded on obverse, otherwise very fine / good very fine 2’000 Ex Triton sale III, 1999, 552. Cnidus 878
Page 147 Caria · Lydia · Rhodes · Seleucid
1. 881 Trite before 561, EL 4.70 g. Lion’s head r.; on forehead, sun with five rays. Rev. Bipartite incuse punch. Dewing 2421. Weidauer 86. Very fine 1’000 Seleucid kings of Syria, Antiochus II, 261 – 246 882
2. 882 Stater, Aegae after 252, AV 8.57 g. Diademed head of Antiochus II r. Rev. Apollo seated l. on omphalos, holding arrow and bow; in exergue, goat’s head r. Seleucid Coins 494 (this coin). Houghton 631 (this coin). Houghton ANSMN 25, p. 32, 1 (this coin). Unique. Very fine 5’000 Ex CNG 64, 2003, 382. From the Houghton collection and the Tarik Darreh Hoard 1. An...