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Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 72 (2013)

Numismatica Ars Classica · 2013 · 51 plate pages

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  Page 9 Calabria · Campania · Taras · Tarentum

  1. 8 Greek Coins Campania, Capua 282
  2. 283 Didrachm circa 250-225, AR 7.26 g. nuvcrinum alafaternum in Oscan characters Head of Apollo Carneius l., with ram's horn. Rev. Dioscurus standing l., holding spear and horse by bridle. Sambon 1007. Jameson 68. SNG France 1099. Historia Numorum Italy 608. Rare. An almost invisible metal flaw on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine 1’200 Ex NAC sale 29, 200...
  3. 284 Nomos circa 400-390, AR 7.78 g. Horseman galloping r., holding whip in r. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Taras on dolphin l., holding aplustre. Vlasto 340 (this coin). SNG ANS 885 (these dies). Jameson 112 (these dies). Fisher-Bossert 364h (this coin). Historia Numorum Italy 850. Rare. Wonderful old cabinet tone, minor cleaning marks on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine 3...
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  Page 11 Taras

  1. 288 Stater circa 276-272, AV 8.52 g. Head of young Heracles r., wearing lion’s skin. Rev. ΝΙΚΑΡ Taras in prancing biga r., wearing chlamys and holding trident; in exergue, ΤΑΡΑΝΤΙΝΩΝ. Vlasto 28 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 184 (these dies). SNG ANS 1035 (these dies). Fischer-Bossert 25k (this coin). Historia Numorum Italy 984. Very rare. A very impressive issue struc...
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  Page 12 Heraclea · Lucania · Metapontum

  1. 291 Nomos circa 390-340, AR 7.82 g. Head of Athena r., wearing Attic helmet decorated with Scylla hurling stone; in r. field, Δ − Κ − Φ. Rev. [I- HRAKΛHIΩN] Heracles standing l., strangling the Nemean lion; between Heracles’ legs, owl; at l., club. In upper l. field, KAΛ. Work 34. SNG Gulbenkian 54 (this obverse die). ABM 109. van Keuren 50. Historia Numorum Ita...
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  Page 13 Bruttium · Velia

  1. 294 Nomos circa 340-334, AR 7.60 g. Helmeted head of Athena r., bowl decorated with griffin, at sides, dolphins swimming downwards. Behind neck-guard, Θ. Rev. Lion advancing r.; between its legs, Θ. In exergue, ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ. Jameson 391 (these dies). SNG ANS 1301 (these dies). Williams 269. Historia Numorum Italy 1284. Light iridescent tone and extremely fine 3’500 E...
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  Page 14 Rhegium

  13 Beyond its basic classification, little is understood about the coinage of Locri. However, numerous inscriptions dating from c.350-250 B.C. suggest that at least by the time Locri was issuing coins, the sanctuary of Zeus had become the city’s principal credit institution by granting loans by transferring sacred revenues to the public funds. Thus, it is hardly surprising that Zeus or his associated symbols dominate...

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  Page 15 Camarina

  1. 299 Half-shekel 213-211, AR 3.56 g. Male head r., wearing barley wreath. Rev. Horse galloping r.; below, Punic letter H. All within wreath. SNG Copenhagen 378. Burnett Enna hoard pl. V, 134 (this obverse die) and 133 (this reverse die). In exceptional condition for the issue. Struck on a broad flan, lovely old cabinet tone and extremely fine 1’250 Camarina 300 3...
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  Page 16 Camarina · Syracuse

  1. 301 Didrachm signed by Euainetos before 405, AR 8.55 g. Bust of young river-god Hipparis, facing three- quarters l., with horns on forehead and hair in long loose curls; a fish downwards on either side. On neck, signature [EYAI]. The whole within border of stylised waves. Rev. KAM – A – RI – NA The nymph Camarina, with head l., dressed in low-necked chiton leavi...
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  Page 18 Athenian · Syracuse

  17 304 304 Tetradrachm signed by Choirion circa 410, AR 16.51 g. Head of Apollo facing, wearing laurel wreath, his hair parted in the middle and flowing down at sides of his face; on l., a bow and on r., a lyre; below neck truncation, ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝ. In upper l. field, [ΧΟΙΡΙΩΝ]. Rev. Fast quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron, about to turn around a Ionic column (meta) in the background; above, Nike f...

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  Page 19 Gela

  1. 308 Hemilitra circa 455-450, AR 0.32 g. Eagle standing l. Rev. H. I. Lee Eryx, NC 159, 1999 pl. II, 1. Exceedingly rare, only very few specimens known. Old cabinet tone and extremely fine 2’000 This coin is sold with an export licence from the Republic of Italy. Gela 309
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  Page 20 Gela · Selinus · Syracuse

  1. 310 Tetradrachm circa 425, AR 16.89 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by Nike, holding reins and kentron with both hands; in field above, laurel-wreath. In exergue, ΓEΛΩION Rev. Youthful head of the river-god Gelas, short hair bound with diadem; three fishes swimming clockwise around. Rizzo pl. 18, 6 (these dies). AMB 286 (these dies). Kraay-Hirmer pl. 58, 164 (these d...
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  Page 23 Messana · Naxos

  22 Messana as Zancle 319 319 Trihemiobol (?) circa 525-493, AR 0.15 g. DAN Dolphin l. within crescent-shaped harbour. Rev. Shell in patterned incuse. BMC 8. Gielow 81. Rare. Toned and good very fine 300 This coin is sold with an export licence from the Republic of Italy. Naxos 320 320 320 Tetradrachm, circa 415, AR 16.85 g. Bearded head of Dionysus r., hair bound with stephane adorned with ivy wreath. Rev. Bearded, n...

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  Page 24 Syracuse

  1. 322 Tetradrachm circa 340, AR 17.23 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron, about to be crowned by Nike flying towards him; above outer horse’s head, eight-rayed star. In exergue, sys in Punic characters. Rev. Head of Kore-Persephone l., wearing wreath of barley leaves, earring and beaded necklace; under chin, swastika. Around, four ...
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  Page 25 Syracuse

  24 Syracuse 323 323 323 Litra circa 460-450, AR 0.86 g. Pearl-diademed head of Arethusa r. Rev. ΣV – P – A Octopus. Boehringer 423ff. Lovely light iridescent tone and good extremely fine 400 This coin is sold with an export licence from the Republic of Italy. 324 324 Tetradrachm of the Demareteion series circa 465, AR 17.80 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, wearing chiton and holding reins in both hands and k...

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  Page 27 Crete

  1. 328 Decadrachm signed by Euainetos circa 400, AR 43.33 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. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ Head of Arethusa (Kore-Persephone) l., wearing barley wreath, triple pendant earring and beaded neck...
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  Page 32 Macedonia

  1. 342 Tetradrachm circa 500-480, AR 17.02 g. Horseman r., holding trident; below horse, six-rayed star. Rev. Incuse diagonally divided. Pozzi 797 (this coin). AMNG III pl. 20, 20 var. (seven-rayed star). SNG ANS 688. Very rare. Surface somewhat porous, otherwise good very fine 4’000 Ex Hirsch 13, 1905, Rhousopoulos, 950; Naville 1, 1921, Pozzi, 797 and Vinchon Mon...
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  Page 33 Bactria

  32 Alexander III, 336 – 323 and posthumous issues 344 344 Decadrachm, Babylon circa 324-323, AR 40.66 g. Head of Heracles r., wearing lion’s skin. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated l. on throne, holding eagle on r. hand and sceptre in l.; below throne, monogram and in exergue, M. Price, Mnemata, 6 (this coin). Coin Hoard 1975 fig. 6, 2 (this coin). Price 3600 (this coin illustrated). Exceedingly rare, and among the finest ...

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  Page 34 Cilicia

  1. 345 Tetradrachm, uncertain mint in Cilicia 300-290, AR 16.93 g. Head of Heracles r., wearing lion’s skin. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated l. on throne, holding eagle on r. hand and sceptre in l. Price –. A bold portrait well struck on a very broad flan and good extremely fine 1’000 346 346
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  Page 35 Amphipolis

  1. 349 Tetradrachm, Amphipolis 271-265, AR 17.16 g. Macedonian shield decorated in centre with head of Pan l., with pedum over shoulder. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ Athena standing l., hurling thunderbolt and holding shield decorated with gorgoneion; at her sides, in lower field, Macedonian helmet – monogram. SNG Copenhagen 1199. Dewing 1203. Mathisen ANSMN 21, p. 11...
  2. 350 Tetradrachm, Amphipolis 271-265, AR 17.07 g. Macedonian shield decorated in centre with head of Pan l., with pedum over shoulder. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ Athena standing l., hurling thunderbolt and holding shield decorated with gorgoneion; at her sides, in lower field, Macedonian helmet – monogram. SNG Copenhagen 1199 var. (different monogram). Dewing 1203...
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  Page 36 Abdera · Thessaly

  1. 353 Stater circa 485-480, AR 8.87 g. Goat kneeling r., head reverted; above, dotted Θ. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. AMNG III/2, 4 (Aegae). Asyut 150 (Aegae). Lorber Pour Denyse issue pl. 14, issue 4. Toned and extremely fine 5’000 Abdera 354
  2. 354 Stater circa 395-360, AR 12.81 g. ΑΒΔΗ Griffin seated l.; in l. field, cicada. Rev. EΠI ΦIΛA – ΔΟΣ Heracles seated half l. on lion’s skin draped over a rock; he holds a club vertically in his r. hand while resting his l. elbow on l. thigh. Jameson 2000 (this obverse die). SNG Lockett 1132. May, Abdera 393. Very rare and among the finest specimens known. A sp...
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  Page 37 Ambracia · Epirus · Phocis

  1. 356 Drachm circa 340-320, AR 6.10 g. Head of nymph Larissa facing three-quarters l., wearing ampyx, earring and necklace. Rev. ΛAPIΣ / AIΩN Horse grazing r. Hermann pl. V, 14. Dewing 1397. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc 1’500 Epirus, Ambracia 357 357
  2. 358 Stater, circa 350, AR 12.27 g. Head of Demeter l. Rev. Ajax advancing to r., below, two parallel javelins to r. Symbol inside the shield, coiled serpent. OΠON l. up, TIΩN r. down. Corpus group 8, 91a. SNG Berry 572. Du Chastel 223. BCD Lokris and Phokis 39 (this coin). Very rare. A trace of double striking shows below the chin on the obverse, otherwise toned...
  3. 359 Triobol circa 478-460, AR 2.97 g. Bull’s head facing. Rev. Φ − Ο − Κ Head of Artemis r.; the hair, rendered in lines, flows in waves along the brow and into a queue on the nape of the neck. Williams O 80 / R –. BCD Lokris and Phokis 209. In exceptional condition for the issue. Lovely iridescent tone and extremely fine 2’500 Ex BRU sale 18 November 2010, 29.
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  Page 38 Athens · Attica

  37 Attica, Athens 360 360 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 spectacular specimen perfectly struck in very high relief with a lovely iridescent to...

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  Page 39 Argos

  1. 363 Stater circa 370-350, AR 12.13 g. Head of Hera r., wearing stephane decorated with palmette. Rev. Α − Ρ − Γ−Ι− ΩΝ Two dolphins swimming in circle; between them, wolf to r. and below, small K. Locker- Lampson 238 (this coin). Pozzi 1897 (this coin). BCD Peloponnesos 1062 (this coin). Extremely rare and among the finest if not the finest tetradrachm of Argos i...
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  Page 40 Corinth · Elis

  39 Corinthia, Corinth 364 364 Stater circa 338-330, AR 8.59 g. Pegasus flying l.; below, q. Rev. Head of Athena l., wearing wreathed Corinthian helmet; below, A – P and behind, eagle l., head to r. Ravel 1008. Calciati 426. Light iridescent tone and extremely fine 800 Olympia, Elis 365 365 Tetradrachm 356, the 106th Olympiad, AR 12.24 g. Laureate head of Zeus l. Rev. F – A Eagle standing r., with closed wings, on Ion...

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  Page 41 Crete

  1. 367 Stater circa 320-300, AR 11.25 g. Male head r. Rev. [ΦΑΙΣΤΙΟΣ] Two bulls standing r. Svoronos Creta 8 and pl. 23, 5. Dewing 2072 (this obverse die). Le Rider Crete p. 23, 37 and pl. 4, 9 (this obverse die). Rare. Toned and very fine 4’000 Asia Minor, Uncertian mint 368 368
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  Page 42 Abdera · Ionia · Lydia · Macedon · Miletus · Thrace

  1. 369 Stater circa 500-480, EL 14.06 g. Lion lying down r.; above lotus flower. Rev. A rectangular incuse with rough surface between two incuses square with rough surface. Rosen cf. 245 (lion l.). Of the highest rarity, only the third specimen known. A magnificent representation in the finest Archaic style struck on a very large flan. Good extremely fine 75’000 Ex...
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  Page 43 Mysia

  42 Mysia, Cyzicus 371 371 371 Stater circa 550-500, EL 16.15 g. Sphynx crouching l.; below, tunny-fish. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Boston 1450. SNG France 200. von Fritze 72 and pl. II, 25. Very rare. Good very fine 6’000 372 372 372 Stater circa 550-500, EL 16.20 g. Draped and winged female bust l.; to l., tunny-fish. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Boston 1448. SNG France 205. von Fritze 75 and pl. II, 30....

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  Page 44 Caria · Ephesus · Ionia · Rhodes

  1. 43 Ionia, Ephesus (?) 375 375
  2. 376 Stater circa 540-520, AR 11.97 g. Griffin seated r., with l. forepaw raised. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square with rough surface. Traité I, pl. XIII, 1. Balcer –, cf. 3. Isik pl. I, 7. Light iridescent tone and good extremely fine 4’000 Islands off Caria, Rhodes 377
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  Page 45 Cilicia · Seleucid

  1. 379 Mazaios, 361-334. Stater circa 361-344, AR10.85 g. b’ltrz in Aramaic characters Baaltars seated l., holding bunch of grapes, ear of grain and eagle in r. hand and sceptre in l.; in lower l. field, Aramaic characters. Rev. mzdi in Aramaic characters Lion l. attacking bull; below, monogram. SNG Levante 106 var. SNG France 350. Virtually as struck and almost Fd...
  2. 380 Tetradrachm, Seleucis Syriae Summer-Autumn 168, 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. SMA 63. Houghton 106. Seleucid Coins 1398. Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A supe...
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  Page 47 Parthia

  1. 386 Tetradrachm circa 250, AR 12.99 g. Helmeted head of Athena r. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing r., head facing, with closed wings; behind, olive-spray with leaves. SNG ANS 1453. Huth 39. Very rare. Good very fine 2’500 Parthia, Mithdradates I, 171 – 135 387
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  Page 48 Macedonia · Ptolemaic

  1. 47 Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy I Satrap, circa 323-305 388
  2. 388 Tetradrachm struck in the name of Alexander III of Macedonia, Alexandria or Memphis circa 320, AR 17.70 g. Diademed head of Alexander r., wearing elephant skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding eagle in outstretched r. hand; in l. field, thunderbolt; below throne, PY. Svoronos 20. Boston 2249. Zervos ANSMN 13, 1967, Issue B-VII ...
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  Page 50 Ptolemaic · Seleucid

  1. 392 In the name of Berenice. Pentakaidecadrachm, Alexandria (?) 244-221, AR 52.68 g. Draped and veiled bust of Berenice r. Rev. ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ − ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ Cornucopiae fillet with fruit and bound with fillets between laureate caps of the dioscuri. Svoronos 988 and pl. XXXV, 2. Vagi Ptolemaic SAN XX.1, pp. 5- 10. Hazard 1052 (12 drachms). Very rare and in exceptional ...
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  Page 51 Cyrenaica · Cyrene

  1. 394 Tetradrachm, Alexandria circa 180-170, AR 14.33 g. Diademed head of Ptolemy I r., aegis tied around neck. Rev. ΠTOΛEMAIOY – BAΣIΛEΩΣ Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt. Svoronos 1489. SNG Copenhagen 267. Dewing 2766. Lovely old cabinet tone and good extremely fine 1’500 Cyrenaica, Barce 395
  2. 395 Tetradrachm, AR 16.73 g. Silphium plant. Rev. BAP Head of Zeus Ammon r. Jameson 1343b. SNG Lockett 3463 (this coin). Extremely rare. Unusually well-struck and centred for this difficult issue. A bold portrait, minor porosity and oxidation, otherwise extremely fine 12’500 Ex Naville VII, 1924, Beement, 1866 (as Cyrene) and Glendining’s 21-23 February 1951, Lo...
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  Page 94 Pergamum

  1. 560 Cistophoric tetradrachm, Pergamum circa 27-26 BC, AR 11.87 g. IMP CAESAR Bare head r.; before, lituus. Rev. AVGV – STVS Six bunched corn ears. C 32. RIC 490. CBN 953. RPC 2209. Sutherland obv. 11 – rev. –. Very rare. A very interesting portrait, light iridescent tone and about extremely fine 7’000 Ex Gorny and Mosch sale 180, 2009, 274.
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  Page 110 Ephesus

  1. 607 Cistophoric tetradrachm, Ephesus Ioniae 50-51, AR 11.55 g. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P X IMP XIIX Laureate head of Claudius r. Rev. AGRIPPINA AVGVSTA CAESARIS AVG Draped bust of Agrippina Junior r. C 2. BMC 234. RIC 117. CBN 295. RPC 2223. Rare. Two attractive portraits and a light iridescent tone, about extremely fine / good very fine 2’500 Ex Tkalec sale ...
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  Page 183 Carthago Nova

  182 Greek coins 805 805 Spain, Carthago Nova 805 Hispano-Carthaginian coinage. Dishekel circa 237-209, AR 13.41 g. Diademed male head (Hasdrubal ?) l. Rev. Prow of galley r., with two shields on deck; in exergue, sea monster. Burgos 481. Villaronga-Benages 548. Extremely rare. A magnificent portrait of fine Hellenistic style; two holes otherwise, good very fine 2’000 806 806 Obulco 806 Semis late 2nd century, Æ 5.83 ...

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  Page 185 Calabria · Campania · Neapolis · Tarentum

  184 820 819 818 817 Campania, Cales 817 Bronze circa 265-240, 6.44 g. Head of Athena l. Rev. cock standing r. Sambon 916a. Historia Nummorum Italy 435. Very fine 150 From the A.M.D. collection. Compulteria 818 Bronze circa 265-240, 4.96 g. Laureate head of Apollo l.; behind, O. Rev. Man-headed bull walking r., crowned by Nike flying above it. Sambon 1066. Historia Nummorum Italy 437. Rare. Green patina and very fine ...

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  Page 186 Taras

  1. 828 Nomos circa 272-240, AR 6.50 g. Rider on horseback r. Rev. Taras on dolphin l., holding tripod. Vlasto 884. Historia Numorum Italy 1035. Lightly toned and good extremely fine 1’500 830 829
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  Page 187 Heraclea · Lucania · Velia

  1. 832 Nomos circa 360-320, AR 7.79 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested helmet decorated with Scylla hurling stone. Rev. Heracles standing facing, strangling the Nemean lion; between his legs, jug. To l. club. van Keuren 51. Historia Numorum Italy 1378. Toned and about extremely fine 800 Ex NAC sale O, 2004 1467. Lucania, Poseidonia
  2. 836 Bronze second half of 3rd century, 29.07 g. Helmeted head of Athena r. Rev. Bull butting r. SNG ANS 1183. Historia Numorum Italy 1917. Very rare. Green patina and good very fine 1’250 Velia
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  Page 188 Bruttium · Camarina · Croton

  1. 844 Drachm or punic half-shekel circa 231-210, AR 3.50 g. Laureate head r. Rev. eagle standing l., with closed wings, on thunderbolt. Burnett, SNR 62, p. 6. AMB 272 (these dies). Toned and extremely fine 1’250 Camarina
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  Page 190 Selinus

  1. 852 Tetradrachm circa 360-340, AR 16.31 g. Slow quadriga driven l. by charioteer holding reins and kentron. Nike, above, flying l. to crown the horses. Rev. Head of Arethusa l. surrounded by four dolphins. Jenkins pl. 11, 42. Toned and good very fine 800 Ex NAC sale P, 2005, 1397. Selinus
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  Page 193 Macedonia · Neapolis

  192 868 The Carthaginians in Sicily and North Africa 868 Half shekel Carthago or Sicily circa 213-210, AR 3.46 g. Male head (Melqart or Hannibal) l. Rev. Elephant walking r.; in exergue, Punic letter A (leph). SNG Copenhagen 383. Burnett Enna Hoard 123. Rare. Light iridescent tone and good very fine / about extremely fine 3’500 869 869 Macedonia, Acanthus 869 Tetradrachm circa 470-430, AR 16.95 g. Bull with head rais...

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  Page 194 Amphipolis · Macedonia

  1. 876 Tetradrachm, Amphipolis circa 323-315, AR 14.41 g. Laureate head of Zeus r. Rev. Horseman riding r., wearing causia and holding palm branch; below, dolphin. SNG Delepierre 695. Le Rider pl. 46, 19. Extremely fine 1’750
  2. 877 Tetradrachm, Amphipolis circa 315-294, AR 14.48 g. Laureate head of Zeus r. Rev. Horseman riding r., wearing causia and holding palm branch; below, anchor. Le Rider – cf. pl. 47, 21. Extremely fine 1’000
  3. 878 Tetradrachm, Amphipolis circa 315-294, AR 14.25 g. Laureate head of Zeus r. Rev. Horseman riding r., wearing causia and holding palm branch; below, racing torch. Le Rider pl. 48, 1. Good extremely fine 1’500 880
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  Page 195 Amphipolis · Chios · Lampsacus · Thrace

  1. 881 Tetradrachm, Amphipolis circa 323-320, AR 17.10 g. Head of Heracles r., wearing lion’s skin. Rev. Zeus seated l. on throne, holding eagle on r. hand and sceptre in l. Muller 146. Price 115. Extremely fine 300
  2. 882 Drachm, Chios circa 290-275, AR 4.24 g. Head of Heracles r., wearing lion’s skin. Rev. Zeus seated l. on throne, holding eagle on r. hand and scepter in l. Price 2324. Good extremely fine 300
  3. 887 Kingdom of Thrace, Lysimachus 323 – 281 and posthumous issues
  4. 887 Stater, Lampsacus 305-281, AV 8.50 g. Diademed head of deified Alexander r., with the horn of Ammon. Rev. Athena enthroned l., holding Nike and spear in r. hand and resting l. elbow on shield decorated with medusa. Thompson, Essays Robinson cf. 100. A pleasant portrait, edge nick, otherwise extremely fine 4’000
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  Page 196 Lampsacus

  1. 888 Tetradrachm, Lampsacus circa 297-281, AR 17.02 g. Diademed head of deified Alexander III r., with horn of Ammon. Rev. Athena enthroned l., holding Nike in r. hand and resting l. elbow on shield. Thompson, Essays Robinson 43. Good very fine / about extremely fine 1’000
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  Page 197 Sinope · Thasos · Thrace

  1. 895 Stater circa 500-480, AR 9.50 g. Naked ithyphallic satyr supporting nymph under thighs with r. arm, the l. hand under her back. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Le Rider, Thasos pl. I, 2. Dewing 1313. Good very fine 500
  2. 896 Tetradrachm circa 65 BC, AR 16.59 g. Ivy-wreathed head of young Dionysus r. Rev. Heracles standing l., holding club and lion’s skin over l. arm. Prokopov, Thasos, 1195. Extremely fine 750
  3. 897 Imitation Tetradrachm. Circa 148-80, AR 16.87 g. Ivy-wreathed head of young Dionysus r. Rev. Heracles standing l., holding club and lion’s skin over l. arm. Prokopov, Thasos, group XII, 755-757. Good extremely fine 400 898
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  Page 198 Athens · Attica · Calchedon · Corinth

  197 903 902 901 Attica, Athens 901 Tetradrachm circa 455, AR 16.62 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested helmet decorated with olive leaves and spiral palmette. Rev. Owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; in upper l. field, olive-twig and crescent moon; all within incuse square. Svoronos pl. X, 8. Delepierre 1426. Slightly porous, otherwise good very fine / about extremely fine 1’750 902 Tetradrachm ci...

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  Page 199 Lesbos · Mysia · Pergamum

  198 908 908 907 907 Mysia, Cyzicus 907 Hemiobol 525-475, AR 0.23 g. Youthful head of Attis l., wearing Phrygian cap; below, tunny-fish l. Rev. Forepart of bull r. von Fritze 20 and pl. V, 23. Toned and good very fine 200 908 Hemihecte 475-410, EL 1.34 g. Naked male figure seating facing, head l., resting both hands on bent knee; below, tunny fish. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. von Fritze –. SNG France –. Rosen – ...

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  Page 200 Caria · Ionia · Miletus

  1. 915 Drachm circa 225-190, AR 5.14 g. Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev. Lion r., head reverted. Deppert- Lippitz Miletus – cf. 674 (half drachm). Light iridescent tone and about extremely fine 1’000 918 918 917 917
  2. 916 Hecte circa 477-455, EL 2.58 g. Diademed female head l.; behind, seal. Rev. Irregular punch within incuse square. Bodenstedt 23. About extremely fine 1’000 Uncertain Mint in Ionia
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  Page 201 Caria · Lydia · Macedonia · Rhodes · Thessaly

  1. 921 Imitation drachm, Thessaly or Macedonia 180-160, AR 2.65 g. Facing head of Apollo Rev. Rose with stem and bud. Price, Larissa hoard, Essays Kraay-Morkölm p 241, 257. SNG Keckman 794. Extremely fine 500
  2. 923 Kings of Lydia, Alyattes circa 610-561
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  Page 202 Cilicia · Pamphylia · Pisidia · Seleucid

  1. 930 Seleucid kings of Syria, Antiochus I, sole reign 281 – 280
  2. 930 Tetradrachm, Seleucia on the Tigris circa 281-280, AR 16.74 g. Diademed head r. Rev. Apollo seated l. on omphalos, holding arrow and resting l. hand on bow set on ground. ESM 166. Seleucid Coins 379.6. Good very fine
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  Page 205 Athenian · Bactria

  1. 945 Athenian styled issues. Tetradrachm, uncertain mint southern Arabia 4th to 3rd century BC, AR 17.39 g. Head of Athena, wearing crested helmet decorated with olive leaves and spiral palmette. Rev. Owl, with closed wings, standing r. with head facing; in upper l. field, olive-twig and crescent moon; in r. field, unidentified letter. Gitler-Tal –. Huth-van Alfe...