Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 48 (2008)

Numismatica Ars Classica · 2008 · 49 plate pages

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Page 5 Calabria · Campania · Taras · Tarentum
1. 1 Didrachm circa 460-450, AR 7.52 g. KVME Female head (nymph Kyme ?) r., wearing necklace and pearl diadem. Rev. KVMAI – O – N retrograde Mussel; above, ear of barley upward. Rutter –, cf. 32-34. Historia Numorum Italy –, cf. 526. An apparently unique and unrecorded type with an impressive and delightful archaising portrait. Good very fine 3’500 Ex A.D.M. coll...
2. 2 Nomos circa 340-325, AR 7.86 g. Naked ephebus on horse prancing r., holding reins, shield and two spears in l. hand and striking with spear in r.; at sides, – Λ. Beneath horse, KAΛ / ∆. Rev. TAPAΣ Taras, naked, seated on dolphin r., adjusting the crest of a helmet held in his l. hand with r.; on both sides, star. Below dolphin, KAΛ. Vlasto 545 (these dies). ...
Page 7 Tarentum
1. 4 In the name of Alexander the Molossian. Corcyraean stater circa 334-330, AR 10.93 g. Head of Zeus of Dodona r., wearing oak wreath. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆ΡΟ[Υ] − ΤΟΥ ΝΕΟΠΤΟΛΕ[ΜΟΥ] Thunderbolt; in field l., eagle with folded wings, standing l. Traité 331 and pl. CCLXXXIII, 4 (this obverse die). Vlasto NC 1926, pl. 9, 12 (this obverse die). Kunstfreund 196 (this coin). ...
Page 8 Heraclea · Lucania · Taras
1. 6 Half-shekel circa 212-209, AR 3.72 g. Horseman r., crowning his horse; in field r., KΛH. Between horse’s legs, ΣEPAM / BOΣ. Rev. Taras on dolphin l., holding trident in his l. hand and aplustre in his r.; in field r., monogram. Below dolphin, T – A – ΡΑΣ. Vlasto 971. SNG ANS 1264. SNG France 2062. Historia Numorum Italy1078. Lightly toned and good extremely ...
Page 9 Metapontum
1. 10 Nomos circa 540-520, AR 8.19 g. ME – TA retrograde Ear of barley. Raised and braided dotted border. Rev. Same type incuse. Notched border. Gorini 9, obverse enlarged on p. 133 and on the front page (this coin). AMB 129 (this coin). Noe-Johnston 94. Historia Numorum Italy 1470. Perfectly struck and centred in exceptionally high relief. Among the finest Archai...
Page 10 Metapontum · Sicyon
1. 12 Nomos circa 290-270, AR 7.90 g. Bearded head of Heracles Soter r., hair bound with ribbon; lion skin tied around neck and club over l. shoulder. Rev. META Ear of barley with leaf to r., above which, two-handled cup (?). Kraay-Hirmer pl. 85, 248 (this coin). Johnston D 4.3 (this coin). Historia Numorum Italy 1621. Of the highest rarity, only the second and by...
Page 11 Magna Graecia
1. 14 Nomos circa 443-400, AR 7.88 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with olive wreath. Rev. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ Bull walking r. with bowed head; in exergue, fish r. SNG ANS 904 (this obverse die). Holloway, Art and Coinage in Magna Graecia, p. 16, 1 and enlarged p. 128 (this coin). Historia Numorum Italy 1775. Rare. Unusually well centred and compl...
Page 12 Bruttium · Velia
1. 17 Drachm circa 430-420, AR 4.01 g. Head of nymph r., hair bound with a band. Rev. YEΛΗ Owl standing r., with closed wings, perched on olive twig. SNG ANS 1266. Dewing 455 (these dies). Jameson 384 (this coin). Williams 183b (this coin). Historia Numorum Italy 1272. Perfectly struck on sound metal with a pleasant old cabinet tone, good extremely fine 8’000 Ex S...
Page 13 Rhegium · Tarentum
1. 19 Tetradrachm circa 450-445, AR 17.35 g. Lion’s head facing. Rev. RECI – NOS Apollo Iocastus seated l. on stool, himation over lower limbs, holding sceptre in r. hand and resting l. on hip; all within laurel wreath. Jameson 452 (these dies). C.C. 34 (these dies). Kraay-Hirmer pl. 98, 282. Herzfelder 1. Historia Numorum Italy 2477. Very rare and undoubtedly the...
Page 14 Rhegium
1. 21 Tetradrachm circa 320-300, AR 16.80 g. Lion’s head facing. Rev. ΡΗΓΙΝΩΝ Laureate head of Apollo l.; in field l., monogram YE. Gulbenkian 148 (these dies). Jameson 2410 (these dies). Kraay-Hirmer pl. 100, 290 (these dies). AMB 230 (this coin). Herzfelder 117. Historia Numorum Italy 2502. Extremely rare and among the finest specimens known of this intriguing i...
Page 15 Bruttium · Croton · Rhegium · Syracuse
15 The importance of this transformation of Apollo cannot be underestimated: as so often is the case with Sicilian coinage, it seems to be an evolution inspired by fashionable changes at Syracuse. The electrum coinage issued by the tyrant Agathocles (317-289 B.C.) bears an identical wreathed head of Apollo with long, flowing hair. Hertzfelder’s Apollo die R99 so precisely copies the Syracusan electrum (especially pl....
Page 16 Croton
1. 23 Nomos 400-360, AR 7.88 g. ΤΕΡΙΝΑΙΩΝ Head of nymph Terina r., wearing sphendone decorated with star and necklace. Rev. TEP – INA Nymph Terina seated l. on cippus, holding patera in r. hand and resting l. on seat; in field r., Nike flying upwards to crown her. Regling 77. Jameson 491 (these dies). Holloway-Jenkins 83. Historia Numorum Italy 2628 (these dies). ...
Page 17 Acragas
17 Sicily, Abacaenum 24 24 Litra circa 420-410, AR 0.73 g. Female head facing three-quarters l. Rev. Sow and piglet standing r.; above, BA and in exergue, A. SNG ANS 899 (these dies). Bertino AIIN 20 suppl., pl. XII, 19 and enlarged pl. XV, 9 (these dies). Rare. Dark tone and extremely fine 900 Acragas 25 25 Didrachm circa 490-483, AR 8,94. AKRA Eagle standing l., with folded wings. Rev. Crab. SNG ANS 941. SNG Münche...
Page 18 Camarina · Gela · Syracuse
1. 26 Tetradrachm circa 425-405, AR 17.15 g. Fast quadriga driven r. by helmeted Athena, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying l. to crown her. In exergue, linked amphorae and KAM – A – PINA. Rev. Bearded head of Heracles r., wearing lion skin headdress; in field l., olive branch. SNG ANS 1204 (these dies). C.C. 55 (these dies). Westermark-Jenkins 151 and ...
Page 20 Magna Graecia
1. 29 Tetradrachm signed by Heracleidas circa 405-402, AR 16.95 g. Laureate head of Apollo, facing three- quarters l., his hair falling in loose curls around the face; in field r., [ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙ∆ΑΣ]. Rev. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer holding reins with both hands; in field above, Nike flying r., holding taenia and wreath to crown the charioteer. In exergue, KA...
Page 21 Gela
21 Gela 30 30 Didrachm circa 490-475, AR 8.63 g. Naked horseman r., hurling javelin from upraised r. hand. Rev. CE − Λ − Α Forepart of man-headed bull r. Kraay-Hirmer pl. 55, 155 (these dies). SNG Aberdeen (this reverse die). Jenkins 8. Lightly toned, virtually as struck and almost Fdc 5’000 Himera 31 31 Hexas 430-409, Æ 1.87 g. Youth riding goat l., blowing conch shell; below, fish l. Rev. IMEPA Nike alighting l., h...
Page 22 Messana
22 Messana 33 33 Tetradrachm circa 425-421, AR 17.28 g. Biga of mules driven r. by charioteer, wearing long kiton, holding reins in both hands and kentron in r.; above, Nike flying r., holding wreath in r. hand and taenia in l. In exergue, laurel leaf with berry. Rev. ΜΕΣΣΑ − Ν − Ι − ΟΝ Hare leaping r.; below, dolphin r. SNG Tübingen 608 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 1094 (these dies). Caltabiano 494. Virtually as struck a...
Page 23 Naxos
23 Naxos 36 36 Didrachm circa 430-415, AR 8.23 g. NAΞIΩN Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, laurel leaf with berry. Rev. Naked Silenus squatting, holding cantharus in uplifted r. hand and thyrsus in l.; in field r., tendril and ivy-leaves; to l., herm. SNG Lloyd 1158. Boston 309 (these dies). Lockett 844 (this coin). Cahn 110.18 (this coin). Very rare. Toned and good very fine 15’000 Ex Sambon-Canessa 1907, de Cicci...
Page 24 Acragas · Selinus
1. 39 Tetradrachm circa 450, AR 17.34 g. ΣΕΛΙΝΟ − Ν − ΤΙ − ΟΣ retrograde Slow quadriga l. in which stand Apollo and Artemis, shooting arrow and holding reins respectively. Rev. Σ − ΕΛΙ − Ν − Ο − Σ The river- god Selinos naked standing l., holding branch and pouring libation over garlanded altar, in front of which stands cock; in field r., statue of bull standing l...
Page 25 Acragas · Cretan · Heraclea · Selinus
1. 40 Didrachm circa 440, AR 8.73 g. Σ − Ε − Λ Ι − ΝΟ − ΤΙ − ΟΝ Heracles, 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. Rev. HYΨ − AΣ The river-god Hypsas, naked, standing l. holding branch and patera, pouring libation over altar around which a serpent twines; to r., heron walki...
Page 26 Syracuse
26 Syracuse 41 41 Tetradrachm circa 480-475, AR 17.28 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown horses. Rev. ΣVRAK – O − ΣΙ − Ο − Ν Pearl-diademed head of Arethusa r., wearing necklace; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. SNG ANS 34 (these dies). Boehringer 124. Struck on sound metal and good extremely fine 10’000 Ex A.D.M. collection. 42 42 42 Obol circ...
Page 29 Athenian · Athens · Gela · Katane · Selinus · Syracuse
1. 47 Tetradrachm signed by Euth and Eumenos circa 405, AR 17.28 g. Fast quadriga driven r. by winged young god, holding reins with both hands; above, Nike flying l. to crown him. In exergue, ΕΥΘ, dolphin, Scylla to r., holding trident in l. hand over l. shoulder and pursuing a fish with her outstretched r. Rev. ΣVΡΑΚΟ − ΣΙΩΝ Head of Persephone or Demeter (or Aret...
Page 30 Athenian · Syracuse
1. 48 Tetradrachm signed by Eucleidas circa 405-400, AR 17.27 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by female charioteer, holding reins in l. hand and raising flaming torch in r.; above, Nike flying r. to crown her. In exergue, barley ear to l. Rev. Σ[ΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟ]Σ Head of Athena facing three-quarters l., wearing double-hook earring, necklace of pendant acorns with central gorg...
Page 31 Syracuse
1. 49 Drachm unsigned work by Eucleidas circa 405-400, AR 4.11 g. [ΣΥ − Ρ − Α − Κ] − ΟΣΙ − ΩΝ Head of Athena facing three-quarters l., wearing double hook earring and necklace of pendant acorns with central medallion and triple-crested Attic helmet. On either side, a couple of dolphins snout to snout. Rev. [ΣΥ − Ρ − Α − Κ − ΟΣΙ] − ΩΝ Naked Leukaspis advancing r., ...
Page 32 Athenian · Syracuse
1. 51 Decadrachm signed by Kimon circa 404-400, AR 43.38 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, display of military harness set on two steps and below l., [ΑΘΛΑ]. Rev. [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣ] − ΙΩΝ Head of Arethusa l., wearing earring with pendant and beaded necklace; wavy hair bound in front...
Page 33 Crete
1. 52 Decadrachm signed by Euainetos circa 400, AR 42.44 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, display of military harness set on two steps and below l., ΑΘΛΑ. Rev. ΣΥ − ΡΑ − ΚΟΣΙΩΝ Head of Arethusa (Kore-Persephone) l., wearing barley wreath, triple pendant earring and beaded ...
Page 35 Macedonia
1. 56 Tetradrachm, uncertain mint circa 330-320, AR 17.16 g. Head of Tanit-Persephone l., wearing barley wreath, earring and pearl necklace. Rev. Horse prancing r. in front of palm tree with two clusters of dates. SNG Lockett 1037 (this obverse die). Jameson 913 (this obverse die). Naville sale 10, 1925, 365 (these dies). Jenkins part III 125 (this coin cited). A ...
Page 36 Bactria · Rhodes · Siris · Thrace
1. 58 Stater circa 520, AR 9.21 g. Nude ithyphallic satyr grasping r. arm of nymph, trying to move away from him; in field l., above and r., three pellets. Rev. Rough incuse square. Svoronos, Hellenism Primitif, pl. VII, 27 (these dies). Traité I 1566 and pl. L, 5. AMNG pl. XIV, 31. Very rare and probably the finest specimen known. A superb example of this desirab...
Page 37 Chios · Lesbos · Naxos · Neapolis · Smyrna · Thasos
1. 60 Tetradrachm circa 425, AR 17.24 g. Dyonisus, head r., wearing ivy wreath and himation, reclining on mule back l., holding cantharus with r. hand and resting l. on the animal’s side. Rev. ΜΕΝ − ∆Α − ΙΟ − Ν around linear square containing four palmettes in saltire with a star in the centre; all within incuse square. Kraay- Hirmer pl. 131, 405. Traité IV 985 an...
Page 38 Macedonia
1. 62 Tetradrachm circa 370-367, AR 14.41 g. Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev. X - A - Λ - ΚΙ∆ - EΩN Six- stringed cithara; in upper centre field, ∆Ε. In exergue, EΠITIMΑΡXOY. AMNG III pl. 17, 13. SNG ANS 503 (this obverse die). Robinson-Clement, Excavations at Olinthus, 97: A 64 / P 84. Rare. A beautiful example of late Classical style perfectly struck in high reli...
Page 40 Amphipolis
1. 67 Tetradrachm, Amphipolis circa 227-225, AR 17.06 g. Head of Poseidon r., hair bound in seaweed. Rev. Apollo, holding bow, seated l. on prow inscribed ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ. Below, monogram. SNG Berry 365. SNG Alpha Bank 1046 (these dies). Merker ANSNM 9, p. 49. A wonderful portrait well struck on a full flan and with a delightful tone. Good extremely fine 10’000...
Page 41 Abdera · Aenus · Thrace
1. 69 Tetradrachm circa 480, AR 14.65 g. XPA Griffin seated l., with r. forepaw raised. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Jameson 1028 (this coin). Kunstfreund 36 (this coin). May Abdera 54 (this coin not illustrated). Apparently unique. A beautiful specimen in full Archaic style, old cabinet tone and minor marks on reverse, otherwise extremely fine 20’000 Ex Leu-...
Page 42 Byzantium · Thasos · Thrace
1. 71 Tetradrachm, Byzantium 323-281, AR 17.17 g. Diademed head of deified Alexander III r., with the horn of Ammon; below neck truncation, A. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ − ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena enthroned l., holding Nike and spear in r. hand and resting l. elbow on shield decorated with gorgoneion; in inner field l., ΘΕ / monogram within circle. Cf. SNG Berry 408. Müller 315. NAC s...
Page 43 Illyria · Thessaly
1. 74 Didrachm circa 150, AR 11.96 g. Head of nymph Larissa facing three-quarters l., wearing ampyx, earring and necklace. Rev. ΛΑΡΙ − Σ / ΑΙΩΝ Bridled horse advancing r., r. foreleg raised. SNG Copenhagen 119. Jameson 1092. Hermann Larissa pl. V, 2. Attractively toned, minor marks otherwise extremely fine 6’000 Ex LHS sale 100, 2007, 223. Illyria, Dyrrachium 75
Page 44 Athens · Attica
44 Attica, Athens 76 76 Tetradrachm circa 450, AR 17.17 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested helmet, earring and necklace; bowl ornamented with spiral and three olive leaves. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing r., head facing; in upper field l., olive twig with two leaves and berry. All within incuse square. Star group IV-V. Svoronos pl. 9. A wonderful specimen perfectly struck in very high relief and with a lovely iridescent to...
Page 45 Athens
1. 78 Tetradrachm circa 430-410, AR 17.19 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested helmet, earring and necklace; bowl ornamented with spiral and three olive leaves. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing r., head facing; in upper field l., olive twig with two leaves and berry. All within incuse square. Boston 1085. McClean 5811 and pl. 207, 2. Svoronos pl. 14, cf 1-2. Of superb early...
Page 46 Athenian · Athens · Delphi
1. 79 Tetradrachm circa 86-84, AR 16.75 g. Head of Athena r., wearing Attic crested helmet decorated with Pegasus on bowl and small quadriga on visor. Rev. MARKOY – TAMIOY in monograms Owl standing r. perched on amphora inscribed A; all within laurel wreath. Boehringer AMUGS 5, pp. 28-31 and pl. 9, 10 (this coin). Kraay-Hirmer pl. 120, 366 (this coin). Dewing 1653...
Page 47 Aegina · Attica · Corinth · Peloponnese
1. 80 Stater circa 480, AR 12.25 g. Sea turtle seen from above. Rev. Large skew pattern. Boston 1111. Traité 1036 and pl. XXX, 18. Dewing 1674. Kunstfreund 16 (this coin). Millbank 15. Well struck and centred in exceptionally high relief. Lightly toned and extremely fine 18’000 Ex Leu-M&M 1974, Kunstfreund, 16; Leu 36, 7, 1985, 129 and Leu 71, 1999, 178 sales. Fro...
Page 49 Elis
49 Elis, Olympia 84 84 Stater 340, AR 12.06 g. Laureate head of Zeus r. Rev. F – A / A – P Eagle, with closed wings, perched r. on the head of a ram. Kraay-Hirmer pl. 158, 505 (these dies). Gulbenkian 552 (these dies). Jameson 1244 (this coin). BCD Olympia 153 (these dies). Seltman 194c (CK/εy) (this coin). Very rare. A fantastic portrait struck in high relief with a pleasant old cabinet tone, insignificant double-st...
Page 50 Argos
1. 85 Stater circa 370-350, AR 11.83 g. Head of Hera r., wearing stephane ornamented with palmettes, earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΑΡΓ − ΕΙΩΝ Two dolphins swimming counter-clockwise; between them, crab. BMC 40. SNG Lockett 2495 (this coin). BCD Peloponnesos 1061 (these dies). Extremely rare. Nicely toned and surface somewhat porous, otherwise good very fine 15’...
Page 51 Arcadia · Rhodes
1. 86 For the Archadian League. Stater Summer 363 – Spring 362, AR 12.19 g. Laureate head of Zeus Lykaios l. Rev. Youthful and naked Pan seated l. on rocks, head facing, holding lagobolon in r. hand and resting l. elbow on rock covered by drapery and inscribed, on lower l. part, ΟΛΥΜ. At his feet, syrinx and in field l., AR ligate. Gulbenkian 532 (this obverse die...
Page 52 Arcadia
1. 87 Stater circa 360-340, AR 12.05 g. Head of Demeter r., wearing barley wreath, earring with pendants and pearl necklace. Rev. ΦΕ − ΝΕ − ΩΝ Hermes, naked but for chlamys over his l. shoulder and arms and petasus, carrying on his l. arm infant Archas, who raises his r. hand to touch petasus, and holding caduceus in r. BMC 13 (these dies). SNG Berry 867 (these di...
Page 53 Naxos
53 The Ciclads, Naxos 88 88 Didrachm late 3rd century BC, AR 7.74 g. Ivy-wreathed head of Dionysus r. Rev. ΝΑΞΙ Crater decorated with garland; in field l., ΚΤΗΣΙΦ. In field r., thyrsus with ribbons. Dewing 1956 (these dies). Toned and extremely fine 5’000 Paros 89 89 89 Drachm circa 510-480, AR 6.31 g. Goat kneeling r.; in exergue, dolphin. Rev. Irregular pattern within incuse square. ACGC pl. 6, 120 (this obverse di...
Page 55 Athenian · Athens · Chios · Lampsacus
1. 92 Stater circa 412, EL 14.93 g. Forepart of Pegasus l.; below, ‡. All within vine wreath. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. SNG France 1112 (these dies). Rosen 523 (this reverse die). de Sartiges 343 (this coin). Baldwin 12v (this coin, also listed as v and p due to the wrong weight). Rare and among the finest specimens known. Well struck in high relief and ex...
Page 57 Ionia · Lesbos · Troas
1. 96 Hecte circa 454-427, EL 2.52 g. Head of bearded god r. (Priapus) hair bound with only partially visible band. Rev. Female head r. (the nymph Chione or Dione), hair caught up in sphendone; the whole within incuse square. BMC 47. de Luynes 2556. Bodenstedt 43 a/β. Extremely rare. About extremely fine 2’500 Ionia, Phocaea
Page 58 Caria · Rhodes
1. 98 Stater circa 410-390, AR 11.71 g. Iris with curved wings, in a kneeling running position l., wearing long kiton and holding caduceus and wreath in outstretched hands. Rev. − Γ Conical baetyl; All within partially incuse square. Kraay-Hirmer pl. 187, 636. Weber 7507 (these dies). BMC 11 and pl. 16, 7 (these dies). Kunstfreund 166. W.G. Sayles " ancient coins,...
Page 59 Caria · Cnidus · Rhodes
1. 99 Drachm circa 411-394, AR 6.11 g. Forepart of lion r., with open jaws and tongue protruding. Rev. Head of Aphrodite r., hair bound in saccos, wearing earring and necklace; behind, A. All within incuse square. Pozzi 2605 (this coin). SNG von Aulock 2598 (these dies). Jameson 2303 (these dies). Cahn 95.7 and pl. 7, 95 (this coin). Toned. Minor die break on reve...
Page 60 Ptolemaic · Rhodes
1. 101 Tetradrachm circa 380, AR 15.23 g. Head of Helios facing three-quarters r. Rev. ΡΟ∆ − ΙΟΝ Rose with bud to l.; in field r., corn ear and in field l., Φ. All within incuse square. BMC 23 (this obverse die). Gulbenkian 768. Bérend, SNR 51, pl. 7, 81 (this coin). An elegant and delicate portrait, one of the finest of the entire series, perfectly struck in high ...
Page 61 Seleucid
61 Seleucid Kings of Syria. Antiochus IV Epiphanes, 175 – 164. 102 102 Tetradrachm, Seleucis Syriae circa 167, AR 16.74 g. Laureate head of Zeus r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIO XOY − ΘEOY EΠIΦANOY Zeus seated l. on throne, holding Nike about to crown him on his outstretched r. hand and sceptre in his l.; in exergue, NIKHΦOROY. CSE 106. Spaer 1003. SMA 63. Mattingly Essays Carson-Jenkins 57 (this coin ?). Rare. A fantastic por...
Page 62 Bactria
1. 105 Didrachm 29/28 BC, AR 6.97 g. Jugate draped and diademed busts r. of Obodas and queen. Rev. Obadas the king, king of the Nabateans in Aramaic characters Eagle, with folded wings, standing l.; in field, O Π. Meshorer Qedem 3, cf. 20. Rare. Toned and good very fine 3’000 Kingdom of Bactria, Euthydemus I, 230-190 106 106