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Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 77 (2014)

Numismatica Ars Classica · 2014 · 22 plate pages

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  Page 10 Croton · Lucania

  1. 9 The David Walsh collection of Ancient Coins Greek Coins Lucania, Poseidonia 1
  2. 1 Nomos circa 520-500, AR 7.53 g. ΠΟΜ retrograde Poseidon, diademed, advancing r. with l. arm outstretched, brandishing trident held high behind his head; chlamys draped over shoulder. Border of dots and cable. Rev. ΠΟΜ retrograde The same type incuse. Babelon pl. LXX, 13. E. Pozzi, Ripostigli di monete greche rinvenuti a Paestum, AIIN 9-11, 1962-1964, pl. 1, ...
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  Page 11 Camarina

  1. 2 Nomos circa 550-510, AR 7.90 g. Bull standing l., head turned back; in exergue, VM Rev. The same type, incuse. Gorini 2. SNG Lockett 455. SNG ANS 841. Historia Numorum Italy 1729. Struck on a large flan and complete. Lovely old cabinet tone and good very fine / about extremely fine 2’000 Privately purchased in 2001 Sicilia, Camarina 3 3
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  Page 12 Syracuse

  1. 5 Tetradrachm circa 440, AR 17.14 g. Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev. LE – O – NT – INO – N Lion’s head r., with open jaws and tongue protruding; around, four barley grains. Gulbenkian 217 (these dies). SNG ANS 228 (this obverse die). Boehringer, Essays Price, 38 (this obverse die). Lovely old cabinet tone and extremely fine 7’000 Ex Sambon-Canessa 27-30 June 1...
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  Page 17 Amphipolis · Athenian · Rhodes · Syracuse

  1. 1 Tetradrachm signed by Kimon circa 405-400, AR 16.90 g. Head of Arethusa facing three-quarters l., wearing pearl-shaped pendant and necklace over collier ornamented with pearls; hair flowing in loose tresses; across her forehead, ampyx, on which the signature ΚΙΜΩΝ. Around, two dolphins swimming among the locks and a snout of a third emerging from curls l. Ab...
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  Page 22 Macedonia

  1. 26 Tetradrachm circa 430-400, AR 17.14 g. Bull with head raised, crouching to l., attacked by lion leaping on his back to r.; beneath, fish l. Rev. ΑΚΑ – Ν – ΘΙΟ – Ν around raised quadripartite square; all within incuse square. Weber 1863. Nomos sale 6, 2012, 40. Desneaux –, cf. 96 (O – / R 85). A very attractive specimen struck in high relief on a full flan, l...
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  Page 24 Amphipolis

  1. 32 Tetradrachm, Amphipolis 271-265, AR 17.08 g. Macedonian shield decorated in centre with head of Pan l., with pedum over shoulder. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ANTIΓONOΥ 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...
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  Page 25 Thasos · Thrace

  1. 36 Stater circa 320, AV 9.09 g. Bearded head of Pan l., wearing ivy leaf-wreath. Rev. Π - A - N Griffin standing l. on stalk of barley, head facing, holding spear in his mouth. de Luynes 1792. Weber 2690. Dewing 1841. Jameson 2145 (this coin). SNG BMC Black Sea 864. Rare. Several edge marks, possibly traces of mounting, otherwise about extremely fine / good ver...
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  Page 26 Amphipolis · Lampsacus · Pergamum

  1. 38 Tetradrachm, Lampsacus 297-281, AR 17.23 g. Diademed head of deified Alexander r. with the horn of Ammon. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ − ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated l. on throne, holding Nike and spear and resting l. elbow on shield; in inner l. field, monogram / crescent. Thompson, Essays Robinson 61. Extremely fine 1’200 Privately purchased in 1999. 39 39
  2. 39 Tetradrachm, Amphipolis 288-281, AR 17.22 g. Diademed head of deified Alexander r. with the horn of Ammon. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ − ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated l. on throne, holding Nike and spear and resting l. elbow on shield; in inner l. field, caduceus and in outer r. field, monogram. Thompson, Essays Robinson 191. Magnificent iridescent tone and good extremely fine ...
  3. 40 Tetradrachm, Pergamum 287-282, AR 17.18 g. Diademed head of deified Alexander r. with the horn of Ammon; below neck truncation, K. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ − ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated l. on throne, holding Nike and spear and resting l. elbow on shield; in inner l. field, cult image and in exergue, crescent. Thompson, Essays Robinson 225. A bold portrait struck in high re...
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  Page 27 Macedon · Syracuse · Thessaly

  1. 41 Tetradrachm, Pella 286-281, AR 17.26 g. Diademed head of deified Alexander r. with the horn of Ammon. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ − ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated l. on throne, holding Nike and spear and resting l. elbow on shield; in outer l. field, monogram and in outer r. field, monogram. Thompson, Essays Robinson 248. A bold portrait struck in high relief and good extremely ...
  2. 42 Hemidrachm circa 479/475-460, AR 2.01 g. Head of Jason l., wearing petasus. Rev. ΛΑ / RI retrograde Sandal l. BCD Thessaly –, cf. 346.2. An apparently unrecorded variety of an extremely rare type. Toned and good very fine 7’500 Privately purchased in 2001. The coin designs of Larissa underwent a gradual transformation from the first issues, which probably co...
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  Page 28 Athenian · Athens · Attica

  1. 43 Tetradrachm of the “Wappenmünzen series” circa 515, AR 16.98 g. Gorgoneion with open mouth and protruding tongue. Rev. Facing head and forepaws of panther within incuse square. Seltman 324 (this coin). Svoronos-Pick pl. 1, 69. Jameson 1171 (this coin). Nicolet-Pierre, RN 25, p. 17 and pl. 2, 8 (this coin). Extremely rare and an issue of tremendous historical...
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  Page 29 Acragas · Athenian · Athens · Syracuse

  1. 44 Tetradrachm circa 546-527, AR 17.31 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 l. field, olive-twig with three leaves; all within partially incuse square. Svoronos pl. 4, cf. 41-42. Seltman group Gi, cf. ...
  2. 45 Decadrachm circa 467-465, AR 41.52 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested helmet, earring and necklace; bowl ornamented with spiral and three olive leaves. Rev. A − Θ − E Owl standing facing, with spread wings; in upper field l., olive-sprig with two leaves and berry. All within incuse square. Gulbenkian 515. Jameson 2080. Svoronos pl. 8, 13. Seltman 448, gro...
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  Page 31 Corinth

  30 49 48 47 47 Tetradrachm 168-167, AR 16.90 g. Head of Athena r., wearing Attic crested helmet decorated with Pegasus on bowl. Rev. Α − Θ Ε / ΑΡΙ − ΗΡΑ / ΣΤΟΦ / ΦΙΛΑΝ Owl standing r. perched on amphora inscribed I; in l. field, club, lion’s skin and bow in case. Below, AN; all within laurel wreath. Svoronos pl. 45, 1. M. Thompson, New Style, 335d. Lightly toned and extremely fine 500 Privately purchased in 1999. 48 ...

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  Page 33 Mysia · Rhodes

  1. 54 Stater circa 500-450, EL 16.03 g. Griffin crouching l., right forepaw raised; below, tunny. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. von Fritze 99. Boston 1455. SNG France 240. Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Struck in high relief on a full flan, extremely fine 15’000 Privately purchased in 1998. The Cyzicenes portrayed griffins on their elect...
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  Page 37 Ionia · Miletus

  1. 36 Ionia, Miletus (?) 65
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  Page 38 Caria · Chios · Ionia · Lydia · Rhodes

  1. 37 Islands off Ionia, Chios 70 70
  2. 70 Tetradrachm circa 420, AR 15.14 g. Sphynx seated l.; before, two-handled amphora above which, bunch of grapes. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΔΗΣ across horizontal band of quadripartite incuse square with striated fields. BMC 28. Baldwin, Chios, 72. Rare. Iridescent tone, an area of oxidation on reverse and the obverse field somewhat smoothed, otherwise about extremely fine 5’...
  3. 71 1/24 stater 340-334, AV 0.35 g. Laureate head of Apollo l. Rev. Π − Ι Labrys. Boston 2002. Dewing 2380. SNG von Aulock 2374. Very rare. Good very fine 1’500 Privately purchased in 2001. Islands off Caria, Rhodes 72 72
  4. 72 Tetradrachm circa 380, AR 14.66 g. Head of Helios facing three-quarters r. Rev. ΡOΔ – ION Rose with bud to l.; in r. field, barley ear and in l. field, Φ. All within incuse square. BMC 23. Boston 2044. Bérend, SNR 51, pl. 7, 82. Rare. A delicate portrait of fine style struck in high relief, about extremely fine 9’000 Privately purchased in 1999. Lydia, uncer...
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  Page 39 Cilicia · Pamphylia

  1. 74 Stater circa 420-370, AR 11.00 g. Two wrestlers grappling; in lower centre field, F and, in exergue, ΜΕΝΕΤΥΣΕΛΥΦΑ. Rev. ΣΤ?ΕΔΙΙΥΥ Slinger to r.; in field r., triskeles. SNG von Aulock 4568 (this obverse die). SNG France 97. Arslan-Lightfoot, GCHT, 92 (this obverse die), 94 (this reverse die). Magnificent iridescent tone and virtually as struck and almost Fdc...
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  Page 40 Pergamum · Seleucid

  1. 39 Seleucid Kings of Syria, Seleucus I Nikator, 312-294. 77 77
  2. 77 Tetradrachm, Susa circa 305-295, AR 16.95 g. Head of Alexander r. in Dionysian helmet covered with panther’s skin and adorned with bull’s ear and horns; panther skin tied around neck. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ − ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ Nike standing r., crowning trophy; in lower l. field, monogram; in lower central field, monogram. Kraay Hirmer pl. 204, 720. ESM 424. Seleucid Coins 17...
  3. 78 Tetradrachm, Al Khanoum 281-261, AR 15.92 g. Diademed head r. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕ [ΩΣ − Α]ΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ Horned and bridled horse head r.; in r. field, control mark. ESM 689. SNG Spaer 324. Seleucid Coins 430.2c Extremely rare. Surface somewhat porous, otherwise about very fine 4’000 Privately purchased in 2001. One of the most intriguing designs employed on early Seleucid...
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  Page 41 Seleucid

  1. 79 Tetradracm, Tyre 136-135, AR 14.03 g. Diademed head r. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ − ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt; in l. field, A / PE / club and in r. field, A ΣΥ ligate / ΖΟΡ . Between eagle’s legs, Σ. Newell, Tyre, 122. SNG Spaer 2024. Seleucid Coins 2109 var. (A surmounted by dot). Old cabinet tone and good extremely fine
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  Page 46 Athenian · Bactria · Seleucid

  1. 101 Daric circa 400, AV 8.37 g. The Great King kneeling r., holding bow and spear. Rev. Oblong incuse with uneven surface. BMC pl. 24, 26. Carradice pl. 13, 27. About extremely fine 1’500 Privately purchased in 1999. Bactria 102
  2. 102 Imitation of an Athenian owl. Didrachm 3rd century BC, AR 8.07 g. Head of Athena r., wearing Attic helmet, the crest ending with bunch of grapes. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing r., head facing, behind crescent and two olive leaves with bud. Svoronos pl. CIX, 12 (Indian imitation). Mitchiner type 24. Very rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Toned and g...
  3. 103 In the name of Antiochus II. Stater, first Diodotic mint in Eastern Asia (Aï Khanoum) circa 250-235, AV 8.31 g. Diademed of Diotus I r. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ Zeus advancing l., hurling thunderbolt and with aegis draped on extended r. arm, beneath which wreath; at his feet, eagle l. Bopearachchi série 1A. Seleucid Coins 629.2. Light scratches on obverse, o...
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  Page 49 Bactria · Macedon · Seleucid

  1. 110 Commemorative issue struck for Diodotus. Tetradrachm, Merv circa 190-180, AR 16.83 g. [ΔΙ]ΟΔΟΤ − ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ Diademed head of Diodotos I r. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΟΝΤΟΣ − ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕΟΥΣ Zeus advancing l., hurling thunderbolt and with aegis draped on extended r. arm, beneath which wreath; at his feet, eagle l.; in exergue, ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ. Mitchiner 144a. Bopearachchi série 14E. Very ...
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  Page 55 Bactria

  1. 122 Tetradrachm, Balkh circa 145-140, AR 16.84 g. Diademed and draped bust r. Bead and reel border. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΠΛΑΤΩΝΟΣ Helios, radiate, standing on facing quadriga, holding sceptre in r. hand; in l. field, monogram. Mitchiner 198. Bopearachchi série 1, 1. Extremely rare. Struck on a very large flan and well-centred, toned and very fine 17’500 Ex NF...
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  Page 61 Ptolemaic

  1. 139 In the name of Arsinoe II. Decadrachm, Alexandria circa 261-253, AR 35.25 g. Veiled and diademed head of Arsinoe II r.; behind head, A. Rev. AΡΣINOHΣ – ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOΥ Double cornucopiae filled with fruit and bound with fillet. de Luynes 3560. Svoronos 420. Troxell, ANSMN 28, p. 56. Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Struck on an unusually good...