121
Calabria, Tarentum, Nomos, c. 302-280 BC; AR (7,38 g; 21,3 mm; 2 h)
Nude youth riding horse walking to right, raising his right hand to crown the horse's head; to left, ΣΑ; below, ΦΙΛΙAPXOΣ in two lines; Rv. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to l., holding grapes in his r. hand and resting his l. on the dolphin; below, ΑΓΑ. HN Italy 960. Vlasto 673. VF
121
Calabria, Tarentum, Nomos, c. 302-280 BC; AR (7,38 g; 21,3 mm; 2 h)
Nude youth riding horse walking to right, raising his right hand to crown the horse's head; to left, ΣΑ; below, ΦΙΛΙAPXOΣ in two lines; Rv. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to l., holding grapes in his r. hand and resting his l. on the dolphin; below, ΑΓΑ. HN Italy 960. Vlasto 673. VF
122
Calabria, Tarentum, Nomos, c. 281-272 BC; AR (6,93 g; 18,5 mm; 2 h)
Diademed head of Satyra l.; Rv. Nude youth crowning horse he rides r.; [crescent to l.], dolphin below. Vlasto 1038-41; HN Italy 1098. Good very fine.
122
Calabria, Tarentum, Nomos, c. 281-272 BC; AR (6,93 g; 18,5 mm; 2 h)
Diademed head of Satyra l.; Rv. Nude youth crowning horse he rides r.; [crescent to l.], dolphin below. Vlasto 1038-41; HN Italy 1098. Good very fine.
123
Calabria, Tarentum, Nomos, c. 280-272; AR (7,19 g; 20,6 mm; 12 h)
Nude rider on horse galloping to r., stabbing with spear held in his r. hand and holding two other spears and shield with his l.; to l., ΣΙ; below, [ΛΥΚΩΝ]; Rv. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to l., holding small dolphin in his r. hand and resting his l. on the dolphin. HN Italy 967. Vlasto [..]
123
Calabria, Tarentum, Nomos, c. 280-272; AR (7,19 g; 20,6 mm; 12 h)
Nude rider on horse galloping to r., stabbing with spear held in his r. hand and holding two other spears and shield with his l.; to l., ΣΙ; below, [ΛΥΚΩΝ]; Rv. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to l., holding small dolphin in his r. hand and resting his l. on the dolphin. HN Italy 967. Vlasto [..]
124
Calabria, Tarentum. Campano-Tarentine series. Circa 281-272 BC. AR Nomos (7,07 g; 19,2 mm; 9 h)
Diademed head of Satyra left; Nude youth crowning horse he rides right; TA to left, dolphin below. Vlasto 1014. Very fine.
124
Calabria, Tarentum. Campano-Tarentine series. Circa 281-272 BC. AR Nomos (7,07 g; 19,2 mm; 9 h)
Diademed head of Satyra left; Nude youth crowning horse he rides right; TA to left, dolphin below. Vlasto 1014. Very fine.
125
Calabria, Tarentum, Didrachm or Nomos, c. 280-272 BC; AR (6,17 g; 21,4 mm; 3 h)
Nude rider on horse galloping to right, stabbing with spear held in his right hand and holding two other spears and shield with his left; Rv. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding wreath in his right hand and trident with his left; to right, ΣI. HN Italy 1003. Vlasto 724. Good [..]
125
Calabria, Tarentum, Didrachm or Nomos, c. 280-272 BC; AR (6,17 g; 21,4 mm; 3 h)
Nude rider on horse galloping to right, stabbing with spear held in his right hand and holding two other spears and shield with his left; Rv. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding wreath in his right hand and trident with his left; to right, ΣI. HN Italy 1003. Vlasto 724. Good [..]
126
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-272 BC), Drachm; AR (3,01 g; 16 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Athena l.; Rv. [TAPANTINΩN] Owl standing right on thunderbolt, head facing. Vlasto 1077. HN Italy 1018. VF
126
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-272 BC), Drachm; AR (3,01 g; 16 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Athena l.; Rv. [TAPANTINΩN] Owl standing right on thunderbolt, head facing. Vlasto 1077. HN Italy 1018. VF
127
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-228 BC), Diobol; AR (0,98 g; 10,4 mm; 6 h)
Head of Athena facing slightly l., wearing triple crested helmet; Rv. Herakles strangling the Nemean lion; club and shield to left, AP monogram between legs. Vlasto 1463; cf. HN Italy 1062. Good very fine.
127
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-228 BC), Diobol; AR (0,98 g; 10,4 mm; 6 h)
Head of Athena facing slightly l., wearing triple crested helmet; Rv. Herakles strangling the Nemean lion; club and shield to left, AP monogram between legs. Vlasto 1463; cf. HN Italy 1062. Good very fine.
128
Calabria, Tarentum, Nomos, c. 272-240 BC; AR (6,46 g; 19,9 mm; 9 h)
Youthful rider on horseback right, nude, crowning his horse with laurel wreath; behind, ΣΥ; Rv. TAPAΣ, Taras, naked, seated on dolphin left, holding cantharus in right hand and trident in left; behind stalk of grain. Vlasto 865. Good very fine.
128
Calabria, Tarentum, Nomos, c. 272-240 BC; AR (6,46 g; 19,9 mm; 9 h)
Youthful rider on horseback right, nude, crowning his horse with laurel wreath; behind, ΣΥ; Rv. TAPAΣ, Taras, naked, seated on dolphin left, holding cantharus in right hand and trident in left; behind stalk of grain. Vlasto 865. Good very fine.
129
Calabria, Tarentum, Bronze, c. 281-209 BC; Æ (2,17 g; 14,4 mm; 3 h)
Scallop shell; Rv. TAPAN right, Taras astride dolphin l., holding kantharos in r. hand, cornucopiae in l. Vlasto 1840; BMC 479; SNG Copenhagen 1085. About extremely fine.
129
Calabria, Tarentum, Bronze, c. 281-209 BC; Æ (2,17 g; 14,4 mm; 3 h)
Scallop shell; Rv. TAPAN right, Taras astride dolphin l., holding kantharos in r. hand, cornucopiae in l. Vlasto 1840; BMC 479; SNG Copenhagen 1085. About extremely fine.
130
Lucania, Herakleia (c.ca 330/325-early third century), Nomos or Stater; AR (7,75 g; 18,5 mm)
HPAKΛHIΩN, head of Athena r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet, decorated with a Skylla hurling a stone; Rv. HPAKΛHIΩN, Herakles standing facing, holding club, bow and leonté; at l., AΘA; jug in right field. Van Keuren 83-6; HNItaly 1384. Near extremely fine.
130
Lucania, Herakleia (c.ca 330/325-early third century), Nomos or Stater; AR (7,75 g; 18,5 mm)
HPAKΛHIΩN, head of Athena r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet, decorated with a Skylla hurling a stone; Rv. HPAKΛHIΩN, Herakles standing facing, holding club, bow and leonté; at l., AΘA; jug in right field. Van Keuren 83-6; HNItaly 1384. Near extremely fine.
131
Lucania, Herakleia, Bronze, c. 281-278 BC Æ (2,42 g; 14,2 mm; 7 h)
Head of Athena facing, wearing Phrygian helmet; Rv. HPAKΛEIΩN, trophy. HNItaly 1436. Dark, glossy patina. gVF / VF
131
Lucania, Herakleia, Bronze, c. 281-278 BC Æ (2,42 g; 14,2 mm; 7 h)
Head of Athena facing, wearing Phrygian helmet; Rv. HPAKΛEIΩN, trophy. HNItaly 1436. Dark, glossy patina. gVF / VF
132
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 540-510 BC), Stater; AR (6,15 g; 27 mm; 12 h)
Barley ear of eight grains; ME-[TA] around / Incuse barley ear of six grains. Noe 86 (same dies); SNG ANS 212; HN Italy 1470. gVF
132
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 540-510 BC), Stater; AR (6,15 g; 27 mm; 12 h)
Barley ear of eight grains; ME-[TA] around / Incuse barley ear of six grains. Noe 86 (same dies); SNG ANS 212; HN Italy 1470. gVF
133
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 510-470 BC), Stater; AR (6,81 g; 23 mm; 6 h)
Barley ear with six grains, META upwards to l.; Rv. Incuse barley ear. Noe class IX, 204-5; HN Italy 1482; HGC 1, 1028. VF
133
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 510-470 BC), Stater; AR (6,81 g; 23 mm; 6 h)
Barley ear with six grains, META upwards to l.; Rv. Incuse barley ear. Noe class IX, 204-5; HN Italy 1482; HGC 1, 1028. VF
134
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 400–340), Stater; AR (7,61 g; 17,6 mm; 2 h)
Head of Demeter l., hair in net behind; Rv. ΜΕΤΑΠ Barley-ear; symbol (ivy leaf) not visible. HN Italy 1545; Noe 521-524. VF
134
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 400–340), Stater; AR (7,61 g; 17,6 mm; 2 h)
Head of Demeter l., hair in net behind; Rv. ΜΕΤΑΠ Barley-ear; symbol (ivy leaf) not visible. HN Italy 1545; Noe 521-524. VF
135
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (1,48 g; 10 mm; 6 h)
Head of Pan r., wearing ivy-wreath; Rv. META Barley-ear with leaf to r. HN Italy 1658 var. (head r.). Green patina with some red spots. VF
135
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (1,48 g; 10 mm; 6 h)
Head of Pan r., wearing ivy-wreath; Rv. META Barley-ear with leaf to r. HN Italy 1658 var. (head r.). Green patina with some red spots. VF
136
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (5,42 g; 17 mm; 3 h)
Helmeted head of Leukippos r.; Rv. META, Demeter standing facing, head r., holding long cross-torch. HN Italy 1702; SNG Copenhagen 1249; SNG ANS 561; Johnston 66. Lovely light brown patina. Extremely fine. Refined style.
136
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (5,42 g; 17 mm; 3 h)
Helmeted head of Leukippos r.; Rv. META, Demeter standing facing, head r., holding long cross-torch. HN Italy 1702; SNG Copenhagen 1249; SNG ANS 561; Johnston 66. Lovely light brown patina. Extremely fine. Refined style.
137
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (2,60 g; 14,2 mm)
Head of Herakles to r., wearing lion skin headdress; Rv. Grain ear with leaf to r.; META upwards to l. Johnston Bronze 60; HN Italy 1696. Brown patina. Good very fine.
137
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (2,60 g; 14,2 mm)
Head of Herakles to r., wearing lion skin headdress; Rv. Grain ear with leaf to r.; META upwards to l. Johnston Bronze 60; HN Italy 1696. Brown patina. Good very fine.
138
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 250-207 BC), Æ (3,75 g; 15,5 mm)
Athena Promachos advancing to left, carrying shield and brandishing spear; Rv. Owl standing to left, wings closed and head facing, on stalk of barley; META downwards behind. Johnston, Bronze 68c; HN Italy 1704; HGC 1, 1113. Green patina with brownish hues. Near extremely fine.
138
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 250-207 BC), Æ (3,75 g; 15,5 mm)
Athena Promachos advancing to left, carrying shield and brandishing spear; Rv. Owl standing to left, wings closed and head facing, on stalk of barley; META downwards behind. Johnston, Bronze 68c; HN Italy 1704; HGC 1, 1113. Green patina with brownish hues. Near extremely fine.
139
Lucania, Metapontion (Punic occupation), Half Shekel, c. 215-207 BC; AR (3,21 g; 17 mm; 6 h)
Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Grain ear with leaf to right. HN Italy 1632. Robinson NC 1964, The Coinages of the Second Punic War, p. 50, 1 and pl. VI, 4. SNG ANS 549. SNG Lockett 437. Good very fine.
139
Lucania, Metapontion (Punic occupation), Half Shekel, c. 215-207 BC; AR (3,21 g; 17 mm; 6 h)
Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Grain ear with leaf to right. HN Italy 1632. Robinson NC 1964, The Coinages of the Second Punic War, p. 50, 1 and pl. VI, 4. SNG ANS 549. SNG Lockett 437. Good very fine.
140
Lucania, Metapontion, Æ15, c. 225-200 BC; AR (2,53 g; 14 mm; 6 h)
Athena Alkidemos walking left, brandishing thunderbolt; Rv. Owl standing left on ear of barley, META to r. Johnston Bronze 68; HN Italy 1704; SNG ANS 566. Light brown and green patina. VF
140
Lucania, Metapontion, Æ15, c. 225-200 BC; AR (2,53 g; 14 mm; 6 h)
Athena Alkidemos walking left, brandishing thunderbolt; Rv. Owl standing left on ear of barley, META to r. Johnston Bronze 68; HN Italy 1704; SNG ANS 566. Light brown and green patina. VF
141
Lucania, Metapontion, Bronze, c. 225-200 BC; Æ (1,92 g; 10,8 mm; 10 h)
Head of Hermes r., wearing winged diadem; Rv. Three barley-grains radiating from centre; kerykeion between two grains. Johnston Bronze 77; HNItaly 1713; SNG ANS 580. About extremely fine.
141
Lucania, Metapontion, Bronze, c. 225-200 BC; Æ (1,92 g; 10,8 mm; 10 h)
Head of Hermes r., wearing winged diadem; Rv. Three barley-grains radiating from centre; kerykeion between two grains. Johnston Bronze 77; HNItaly 1713; SNG ANS 580. About extremely fine.
142
Lucania, Poseidonia, Diobol, c. 445-420 BC; AR (1,15 g; 10,8 mm; 12 h)
Poseidon walking r., wielding trident; Rv. Bull standing r. HNItaly 1119; SNG ANS 701. VF
142
Lucania, Poseidonia, Diobol, c. 445-420 BC; AR (1,15 g; 10,8 mm; 12 h)
Poseidon walking r., wielding trident; Rv. Bull standing r. HNItaly 1119; SNG ANS 701. VF
143
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 400-350 BC), Stater; AR (7,66 g; 20 mm; 6 h)
Head of Athena to r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla; Rv. [ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ], bull butting r. HN Italy 1799. Good very fine.
143
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 400-350 BC), Stater; AR (7,66 g; 20 mm; 6 h)
Head of Athena to r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla; Rv. [ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ], bull butting r. HN Italy 1799. Good very fine.
144
Lucania, Thourioi, Stater, c. 400-350 BC; AR (7,60 g; 20,9 mm; 3 h)
Head of Athena right wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with Scylla; Rv. ΘOYPIΩN, bull charging right, head lowered, Ι below, tunny fish right below dotted ground line. SNG ANS 1008. gVF
144
Lucania, Thourioi, Stater, c. 400-350 BC; AR (7,60 g; 20,9 mm; 3 h)
Head of Athena right wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with Scylla; Rv. ΘOYPIΩN, bull charging right, head lowered, Ι below, tunny fish right below dotted ground line. SNG ANS 1008. gVF
145
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 350-300 BC), Triobol; AR (1,13 g; 12,2 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing pearl necklace, pendant earring, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with Scylla throwing rock; Rv. [ΘΟΥ]ΡΙΩΝ, bull butting right, head turned facing, above his back moneyer’s abbreviated signature ΕΥΦΑ, fish in exergue. HN Italy 1834 var; SNG ANS 1159 var. Very fine / good [..]
145
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 350-300 BC), Triobol; AR (1,13 g; 12,2 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing pearl necklace, pendant earring, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with Scylla throwing rock; Rv. [ΘΟΥ]ΡΙΩΝ, bull butting right, head turned facing, above his back moneyer’s abbreviated signature ΕΥΦΑ, fish in exergue. HN Italy 1834 var; SNG ANS 1159 var. Very fine / good [..]
146
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 350-300 BC), Triobol; AR (1 g; 11,6 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with laurel wreath; Rv. Bull butting r.; HPA in exergue. HN Italy 1869; SNG Lloyd 500. Good very fine. Slight porosity. Fine style.
146
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 350-300 BC), Triobol; AR (1 g; 11,6 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with laurel wreath; Rv. Bull butting r.; HPA in exergue. HN Italy 1869; SNG Lloyd 500. Good very fine. Slight porosity. Fine style.
147
Lucania, Thourioi as Copia (c. 193-150 BC), Quadrans; Æ (2,55 g; 15,5 mm)
Head of Herakles r., wearing lion's skin headdress; three pellets behind; Rv. COPIA r., LLAID l.; cornucopiae; three pellets below. HN Italy 1938; HGC 1, 973. Appealing green patina. Good very fine.
147
Lucania, Thourioi as Copia (c. 193-150 BC), Quadrans; Æ (2,55 g; 15,5 mm)
Head of Herakles r., wearing lion's skin headdress; three pellets behind; Rv. COPIA r., LLAID l.; cornucopiae; three pellets below. HN Italy 1938; HGC 1, 973. Appealing green patina. Good very fine.
148
Lucania, Sybaris, Stater, 550-510 BC; AR (8,67 g; 30,3 mm)
Bull standing left, head right; VM above; Rv. Incuse bull standing right, head left. Fabricius class A, fig. 3. SNG ANS 823. HN Italy 1729. About extremely fine.
148
Lucania, Sybaris, Stater, 550-510 BC; AR (8,67 g; 30,3 mm)
Bull standing left, head right; VM above; Rv. Incuse bull standing right, head left. Fabricius class A, fig. 3. SNG ANS 823. HN Italy 1729. About extremely fine.
149
Lucania, Sybaris, Stater, 550-510; AR (5,62 g; 28,2 mm)
Bull standing to l., head to r.; [VM in exergue]; Rv. Incuse bull standing to r., head to l. SNG ANS 828-44; HN Italy 1729; HGC 1, 1231. Neat small hole at top. aVF
149
Lucania, Sybaris, Stater, 550-510; AR (5,62 g; 28,2 mm)
Bull standing to l., head to r.; [VM in exergue]; Rv. Incuse bull standing to r., head to l. SNG ANS 828-44; HN Italy 1729; HGC 1, 1231. Neat small hole at top. aVF
150
Northern Lucania, Velia, c. 340-334 BC, Didrachm; AR (7,41 g; 22 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Athena l., helmet decorated with griffin; retrograde pellet-in-P behind neck-guard. R/ Lion standing r.; Φ above. Williams 256; HNItaly 1284. Very fine.
150
Northern Lucania, Velia, c. 340-334 BC, Didrachm; AR (7,41 g; 22 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Athena l., helmet decorated with griffin; retrograde pellet-in-P behind neck-guard. R/ Lion standing r.; Φ above. Williams 256; HNItaly 1284. Very fine.
151
Bruttium, Kaulonia, Stater, c. 525-500; AR (7,93 g; 30,5 mm)
Nude Apollo walking r., holding laurel branch in upright right hand, small daimon running to r. on Apollo's extended left arm, wearing chlamys and winged sandals, holding sword in right and and small branch in l.; to r., stag standing right with head reverted, KAVL to l.; all within dot and cable border; [..]
151
Bruttium, Kaulonia, Stater, c. 525-500; AR (7,93 g; 30,5 mm)
Nude Apollo walking r., holding laurel branch in upright right hand, small daimon running to r. on Apollo's extended left arm, wearing chlamys and winged sandals, holding sword in right and and small branch in l.; to r., stag standing right with head reverted, KAVL to l.; all within dot and cable border; [..]
152
Bruttium, Kaulonia, Stater, c. 525-500; AR (8,33 g; 30,3 mm)
Nude Apollo walking r., holding laurel branch in upright right hand, small daimon running to r. on Apollo's extended left arm, wearing chlamys and winged sandals, holding sword in right and and small branch in l.; to r., stag standing right with head reverted, KAVL to l.; all within dot and cable border; [..]
152
Bruttium, Kaulonia, Stater, c. 525-500; AR (8,33 g; 30,3 mm)
Nude Apollo walking r., holding laurel branch in upright right hand, small daimon running to r. on Apollo's extended left arm, wearing chlamys and winged sandals, holding sword in right and and small branch in l.; to r., stag standing right with head reverted, KAVL to l.; all within dot and cable border; [..]
153
Bruttium, Kroton, Stater, c. 530-500 BC; AR (8,18 g; 30 mm; 12 h)
Tripod, legs terminating in lion's feet, serpents rising from bowl. R/ Incuse tripod as obverse. HNItaly 2075; SNG ANS 227-34. gVF
153
Bruttium, Kroton, Stater, c. 530-500 BC; AR (8,18 g; 30 mm; 12 h)
Tripod, legs terminating in lion's feet, serpents rising from bowl. R/ Incuse tripod as obverse. HNItaly 2075; SNG ANS 227-34. gVF
154
Bruttium, Kroton, Stater, c. 530-500 BC; AR (8,17 g; 29 mm)
Tripod-lebes, legs terminating in lion's paws, with ornaments on and serpents rising from the bowl; QPO to left / Incuse tripod, legs terminating in lion's paws, ornaments and serpents in relief. Attianese 5; SNG ANS 227-234; SNG Lockett 597; HN Italy 2075; HGC 1, 1444. About extremely fine.
154
Bruttium, Kroton, Stater, c. 530-500 BC; AR (8,17 g; 29 mm)
Tripod-lebes, legs terminating in lion's paws, with ornaments on and serpents rising from the bowl; QPO to left / Incuse tripod, legs terminating in lion's paws, ornaments and serpents in relief. Attianese 5; SNG ANS 227-234; SNG Lockett 597; HN Italy 2075; HGC 1, 1444. About extremely fine.
155
Bruttium, Kroton (c. 530-500 BC), Stater; AR (7,10 g; 28,3 mm; 12 h)
QΡΟ Tripod with legs ending in lion's feet, and with three handles and snakes rising from the bowl. Rev. Same type as the obverse, but incuse and without the legend. HN Italy 2075. SNG ANS 227-234. Good very fine.
155
Bruttium, Kroton (c. 530-500 BC), Stater; AR (7,10 g; 28,3 mm; 12 h)
QΡΟ Tripod with legs ending in lion's feet, and with three handles and snakes rising from the bowl. Rev. Same type as the obverse, but incuse and without the legend. HN Italy 2075. SNG ANS 227-234. Good very fine.
156
Bruttium, Kroton c. 480-430 BC, 1/3 Stater or Drachm; AR (2,44 g; 15,3 mm; 12 h)
Tripod, legs terminating in lion's feet; QPO upwards to right; to l., crane standing to r.; Rv. Incuse tripod. SNG ANS 314; HN Italy 2105. VF
156
Bruttium, Kroton c. 480-430 BC, 1/3 Stater or Drachm; AR (2,44 g; 15,3 mm; 12 h)
Tripod, legs terminating in lion's feet; QPO upwards to right; to l., crane standing to r.; Rv. Incuse tripod. SNG ANS 314; HN Italy 2105. VF
157
Bruttium, Kroton c. 480-430 BC, 1/3 Stater or Drachm; AR (6,51 g; 19,7 mm; 7 h)
Tripod, legs terminating in lion's feet; QPO upwards to right; to l., crane standing to r.; Rv. Incuse tripod. SNG ANS 314; HN Italy 2105. VF
157
Bruttium, Kroton c. 480-430 BC, 1/3 Stater or Drachm; AR (6,51 g; 19,7 mm; 7 h)
Tripod, legs terminating in lion's feet; QPO upwards to right; to l., crane standing to r.; Rv. Incuse tripod. SNG ANS 314; HN Italy 2105. VF
158
Bruttium, Petelia, Bronze, c. 216-204 BC; Æ (4,01 g; 17,2 mm; 9 h)
Helmeted head of Ares r., dotted border; Rv. ΠETE-ΛINΩN, Nike standing l., holding wreath. HNItaly 2456; SNG ANS 607. Dark brown and green patina. Near extremely fine.
158
Bruttium, Petelia, Bronze, c. 216-204 BC; Æ (4,01 g; 17,2 mm; 9 h)
Helmeted head of Ares r., dotted border; Rv. ΠETE-ΛINΩN, Nike standing l., holding wreath. HNItaly 2456; SNG ANS 607. Dark brown and green patina. Near extremely fine.
159
Bruttium, Petelia, Reduced Onkia, c. 216-204; Æ (1,54 g; 12,5 mm; 1 h)
Head of Ares r., wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, globe; Rv. PETH-LINWN Nike standing front, head l., holding wreath in r. hand; in fields, monograms. SNG ANS 619 (var.); SNG Cop. 1921(var.). Dark grey-green patina. VF
159
Bruttium, Petelia, Reduced Onkia, c. 216-204; Æ (1,54 g; 12,5 mm; 1 h)
Head of Ares r., wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, globe; Rv. PETH-LINWN Nike standing front, head l., holding wreath in r. hand; in fields, monograms. SNG ANS 619 (var.); SNG Cop. 1921(var.). Dark grey-green patina. VF
160
Bruttium, Rhegion, Litra, c. 410-380; AR (0,71 g; 9,6 mm; 9 h)
Lion's mask; Rv. RH Olive twig with two berries and two leaves. SNG ANS 670. Extremely fine.
160
Bruttium, Rhegion, Litra, c. 410-380; AR (0,71 g; 9,6 mm; 9 h)
Lion's mask; Rv. RH Olive twig with two berries and two leaves. SNG ANS 670. Extremely fine.
161
Bruttium, Rhegion, Litra, c. 410-380; AR (0,76 g; 9,6 mm; 9 h)
Lion's mask; Rv. RH Olive twig with two berries and two leaves. SNG ANS 670. Extremely fine.
161
Bruttium, Rhegion, Litra, c. 410-380; AR (0,76 g; 9,6 mm; 9 h)
Lion's mask; Rv. RH Olive twig with two berries and two leaves. SNG ANS 670. Extremely fine.
162
Bruttium, The Brettii, Unit, c. 211-208 BC; Æ (7 g; 22 mm; 5 h)
Laureate head of Zeus right, dagger behind. Rev. [ΒΡΕΤ] - ΤΙΩΝ, Eagle standing left with open wings, head turned right, plow to left. HN Italy 1994. SNG ANS 133-5. Lovely green patina. aEF
162
Bruttium, The Brettii, Unit, c. 211-208 BC; Æ (7 g; 22 mm; 5 h)
Laureate head of Zeus right, dagger behind. Rev. [ΒΡΕΤ] - ΤΙΩΝ, Eagle standing left with open wings, head turned right, plow to left. HN Italy 1994. SNG ANS 133-5. Lovely green patina. aEF
163
Bruttium, Punic Occupation, Uncertain Italian mint (Lokroi?), Quarter Shekel, 213-203 BC; EL (1,90 g; 14,2 mm; 12 h)
Head of Kore l., wearing corn-ear wreath, one-pendant earring and necklace; Rv. Horse standing r. on exergual line; one pellet below belly. Corpus Nummorum Punicorum 27b. Good extremely fine / near FDC.
163
Bruttium, Punic Occupation, Uncertain Italian mint (Lokroi?), Quarter Shekel, 213-203 BC; EL (1,90 g; [..]
Head of Kore l., wearing corn-ear wreath, one-pendant earring and necklace; Rv. Horse standing r. on exergual line; one pellet below belly. Corpus Nummorum Punicorum 27b. Good extremely fine / near FDC.
164
Bruttium, Punic Occupation, Quarter Shekel, c.220-210 BC; AV (1,85 g; 16,6 mm; 10 h)
Wreathed head of Tanit left; Rv. Horse standing r. Jenkins-Lewis, pl. 28, 2; Robinson, 3; SNG Cop. 369; coll. Dewing 994-995. 1,58g. Rare. Extremely fine.
164
Bruttium, Punic Occupation, Quarter Shekel, c.220-210 BC; AV (1,85 g; 16,6 mm; 10 h)
Wreathed head of Tanit left; Rv. Horse standing r. Jenkins-Lewis, pl. 28, 2; Robinson, 3; SNG Cop. 369; coll. Dewing 994-995. 1,58g. Rare. Extremely fine.
165
Sicily, Abakainon, Litra, c. 420 – 410 BC; AR (0,69 g; 11,8 mm; 12 h)
Head of female facing slightly l.; Rv. Sow and piglet standing r.; above, BA; in exergue, A. Campana 21; Bertino 19; HGC 2, 20; SNG ANS 899; SNG Lloyd –. Good very fine.
165
Sicily, Abakainon, Litra, c. 420 – 410 BC; AR (0,69 g; 11,8 mm; 12 h)
Head of female facing slightly l.; Rv. Sow and piglet standing r.; above, BA; in exergue, A. Campana 21; Bertino 19; HGC 2, 20; SNG ANS 899; SNG Lloyd –. Good very fine.
166
Sicily, Akragas, Tetradrachm, 471-430 BC; AR (17,24 g; 24,5 mm; 4 h)
AKPAC-ANTOΣ (retr.) Eagle standing l., with closed wings, Rv. Crab within incuse square. SNG Copenhagen 41 SNG ANS 976-978. Pleasing cabinet tone. Good very fine.
166
Sicily, Akragas, Tetradrachm, 471-430 BC; AR (17,24 g; 24,5 mm; 4 h)
AKPAC-ANTOΣ (retr.) Eagle standing l., with closed wings, Rv. Crab within incuse square. SNG Copenhagen 41 SNG ANS 976-978. Pleasing cabinet tone. Good very fine.
167
Sicily, Akragas, Trias, c. 450 BC; AR (14,78 g)
Eagle standing l.; / Crab; four pellets on base. Calciati I pg. 143, 1; SNG ANS 1017; SNG Copenhagen 61; SNG Morcom 515. VF
167
Sicily, Akragas, Trias, c. 450 BC; AR (14,78 g)
Eagle standing l.; / Crab; four pellets on base. Calciati I pg. 143, 1; SNG ANS 1017; SNG Copenhagen 61; SNG Morcom 515. VF
168
Sicily, Akragas, AR Litra (0,67 g; 10,3 mm; 8 h)
Sea eagle standing l. on Ionic capital; AK-PA (partially retrograde) around / Crab; ΛI (mark of value) below. HGC 2, 121; SNG ANS 989-995. Extremely fine.
168
Sicily, Akragas, AR Litra (0,67 g; 10,3 mm; 8 h)
Sea eagle standing l. on Ionic capital; AK-PA (partially retrograde) around / Crab; ΛI (mark of value) below. HGC 2, 121; SNG ANS 989-995. Extremely fine.
169
Sicily, Akragas (c. 450-400 BC), Litra; AR (0,65 g; 8 mm)
ΑΚ - RΑ (partially retrograde), eagle, with closed wings, standing l. on Ionic column capital; Rv. Crab, ΛI below. Buceti 48; Westermark, Coinage, Period II, Series B.1; SNG ANS 989–995; HGC 2, 121. Good very fine.
169
Sicily, Akragas (c. 450-400 BC), Litra; AR (0,65 g; 8 mm)
ΑΚ - RΑ (partially retrograde), eagle, with closed wings, standing l. on Ionic column capital; Rv. Crab, ΛI below. Buceti 48; Westermark, Coinage, Period II, Series B.1; SNG ANS 989–995; HGC 2, 121. Good very fine.
170
Sicily, Akragas, (450-413 BC), Hexas; AR (0,10 g; 4,4 mm)
Eagle right; A below; dotted border; Rv. Two pellets. Buceti 57. Extremely fine.
170
Sicily, Akragas, (450-413 BC), Hexas; AR (0,10 g; 4,4 mm)
Eagle right; A below; dotted border; Rv. Two pellets. Buceti 57. Extremely fine.
171
Sicily, Akragas (c. 410-406 BC), Litra; AR (0,84 g; 11,9 mm; 1 h)
ΑΚΡΑ-ΓΑΝΤΙ-ΝΟ-Ν, two eagles standing r. on dead hare, the nearer with closed wings and its head thrown back screaming in triumph, the further with wings open and head turned down, tearing at its prey with its beak; Rv. Crab with Α between its claws; below, grouper (polyprium cerium), with open jaws, [..]
171
Sicily, Akragas (c. 410-406 BC), Litra; AR (0,84 g; 11,9 mm; 1 h)
ΑΚΡΑ-ΓΑΝΤΙ-ΝΟ-Ν, two eagles standing r. on dead hare, the nearer with closed wings and its head thrown back screaming in triumph, the further with wings open and head turned down, tearing at its prey with its beak; Rv. Crab with Α between its claws; below, grouper (polyprium cerium), with open jaws, [..]
172
Sicily, Akragas, Bronze, 240-212 BC; Æ (1,99 g; 14 mm; 3 h)
Laureate head of Zeus r.; dotted border; Rv. ΑΚΡΑΓΑΝ-ΤΙΝΩΝ around thunderbolt. Calciati, I, p. 227-228, 148 (a) 148 Ds1 (b simbolo incerto); Salinas, XI, 14; SNG ANS 1115. Good very fine.
172
Sicily, Akragas, Bronze, 240-212 BC; Æ (1,99 g; 14 mm; 3 h)
Laureate head of Zeus r.; dotted border; Rv. ΑΚΡΑΓΑΝ-ΤΙΝΩΝ around thunderbolt. Calciati, I, p. 227-228, 148 (a) 148 Ds1 (b simbolo incerto); Salinas, XI, 14; SNG ANS 1115. Good very fine.
173
Sicily, Gela (c. 490-475 BC), Didrachm; AR (8,61 g; 21,5 mm)
Warrior on horseback galloping right, preparing to cast javelin; Rv. [CEΛA], forepart of man-headed bull r. within circular incuse. SNG ANS 4. Good VF
173
Sicily, Gela (c. 490-475 BC), Didrachm; AR (8,61 g; 21,5 mm)
Warrior on horseback galloping right, preparing to cast javelin; Rv. [CEΛA], forepart of man-headed bull r. within circular incuse. SNG ANS 4. Good VF
174
Sicily, Gela (475-460 BC), Litra; AR (0,53 g; 11,6 mm; 10 h)
Horse advancing right; wreath above; Rv. Forepart of man-headed bull right. Jenkins 257; SNG ANS 54. Good very fine.
174
Sicily, Gela (475-460 BC), Litra; AR (0,53 g; 11,6 mm; 10 h)
Horse advancing right; wreath above; Rv. Forepart of man-headed bull right. Jenkins 257; SNG ANS 54. Good very fine.
175
Sicily, Gela (480/75-475/70 BC), Hexas or Dionkion; AR (0,10 g; 6,32 mm)
Head of bridled horse r.; Rv. Two pellets (mark of value) within linear circle. Jenkins, Gela, 201; HGC 2, 377. Good very fine / near extremely fine.
175
Sicily, Gela (480/75-475/70 BC), Hexas or Dionkion; AR (0,10 g; 6,32 mm)
Head of bridled horse r.; Rv. Two pellets (mark of value) within linear circle. Jenkins, Gela, 201; HGC 2, 377. Good very fine / near extremely fine.
176
Sicily, Gela, Litra, 465-450 BC; AR (0,55 g; 11,7 mm; 6 h)
Horse advancing r.; wreath above; Rv. Forepart of man-headed bull r. G. K. Jenkins, The Coinage of Gela, AMUGS II (1970), 257; SNG ANS 54; Salinas, XXIV, 10. About extremely fine.
176
Sicily, Gela, Litra, 465-450 BC; AR (0,55 g; 11,7 mm; 6 h)
Horse advancing r.; wreath above; Rv. Forepart of man-headed bull r. G. K. Jenkins, The Coinage of Gela, AMUGS II (1970), 257; SNG ANS 54; Salinas, XXIV, 10. About extremely fine.
177
Sicily, Gela, Litra, c. 465-450 BC; AR (0,64 g; 11,2 mm; 12 h)
Bridled horse standing r., reins trailing from mouth; above, wreath; Rv. CEΛA Forepart of a man-headed bull to right. HGC 2, 373. Jenkins Group III, 300-7. aVF
177
Sicily, Gela, Litra, c. 465-450 BC; AR (0,64 g; 11,2 mm; 12 h)
Bridled horse standing r., reins trailing from mouth; above, wreath; Rv. CEΛA Forepart of a man-headed bull to right. HGC 2, 373. Jenkins Group III, 300-7. aVF
178
Sicily, Gela (c. 430-325 BC), Litra; AR (0,70 g; 13 mm; 9 h)
Helmeted horseman galloping l., holding spear and round shield with his left hand; Rv. CΕΛΑΣ, forepart of a man-headed bull to right. Jenkins, Gela, Group VI, 401–53; HGC 2, 374. Extremely fine.
178
Sicily, Gela (c. 430-325 BC), Litra; AR (0,70 g; 13 mm; 9 h)
Helmeted horseman galloping l., holding spear and round shield with his left hand; Rv. CΕΛΑΣ, forepart of a man-headed bull to right. Jenkins, Gela, Group VI, 401–53; HGC 2, 374. Extremely fine.
179
Sicily, Gela, Tetras, c. 420-405 BC; Æ (3,34 g; 17,2 mm; 2 h)
Bull standing leftl. olive leaf and ΓEΛAΣ above, ••• (mark of value) in exergue; Rv. Horned head of Gelas right; barley grain to l. Calciati, III, p. 17, 32. Jenkins, Gela 516; SNG ANS 115. Dark brown and green patina. Good very fine.
179
Sicily, Gela, Tetras, c. 420-405 BC; Æ (3,34 g; 17,2 mm; 2 h)
Bull standing leftl. olive leaf and ΓEΛAΣ above, ••• (mark of value) in exergue; Rv. Horned head of Gelas right; barley grain to l. Calciati, III, p. 17, 32. Jenkins, Gela 516; SNG ANS 115. Dark brown and green patina. Good very fine.
180
Sicily, Gela (c. 420-405 BC), Onkia; Æ (1,20 g; 14 mm)
ΓΕΛΑΣ, bull standing l.; above, olive leaf; below, pellet; Rv. Head of river god r.; at l. barley grain. Jenkins 517. Untouched green patina. Extremely fine.
180
Sicily, Gela (c. 420-405 BC), Onkia; Æ (1,20 g; 14 mm)
ΓΕΛΑΣ, bull standing l.; above, olive leaf; below, pellet; Rv. Head of river god r.; at l. barley grain. Jenkins 517. Untouched green patina. Extremely fine.
181
Sicily, Gela (c. 420-405 BC), Onkia; Æ (1,24 g; 11,2 mm)
Bull standing l.; one pellet in exergue; Rv. ΓEΛAΣ, head of river-god Gelas r. CNS III, p. 7, 5-6; III, p. 9-10, 11; SNG ANS 111. Pleasing dark green patina. Good very fine.
181
Sicily, Gela (c. 420-405 BC), Onkia; Æ (1,24 g; 11,2 mm)
Bull standing l.; one pellet in exergue; Rv. ΓEΛAΣ, head of river-god Gelas r. CNS III, p. 7, 5-6; III, p. 9-10, 11; SNG ANS 111. Pleasing dark green patina. Good very fine.
182
Sicily, Gela (c. 420-405 BC), Tetras; Æ (3,92 g; 18 mm; 2 h)
Bull standing l. with lowered head; ΓEΛAΣ above, three pellets in exergue; Rv. ΓEΛAΣ, diademed and horned head of Gelas r. Jenkins, Gela, Group VIII-IX, 502; HGC 2, 379; CNS 12. Dark patina. Good extremely fine. Exceptional condition for this type. Fine style.
182
Sicily, Gela (c. 420-405 BC), Tetras; Æ (3,92 g; 18 mm; 2 h)
Bull standing l. with lowered head; ΓEΛAΣ above, three pellets in exergue; Rv. ΓEΛAΣ, diademed and horned head of Gelas r. Jenkins, Gela, Group VIII-IX, 502; HGC 2, 379; CNS 12. Dark patina. Good extremely fine. Exceptional condition for this type. Fine style.
183
Sicily, Gela, Onkia, c. 420-405; Æ (1,12 g; 12 mm; 8 h)
ΓΕΛΑΣ Bull standing l.; above, olive leaf; below, pellet; Rv. Head of river god r.; at l. barley grain. Jenkins 517. Green patina. aEF
183
Sicily, Gela, Onkia, c. 420-405; Æ (1,12 g; 12 mm; 8 h)
ΓΕΛΑΣ Bull standing l.; above, olive leaf; below, pellet; Rv. Head of river god r.; at l. barley grain. Jenkins 517. Green patina. aEF
184
Sicily, Gela, Onkion, c. 420-405 BC; Æ (0,83 g; 10 mm; 3 h)
Head of river-god r., grain in l. field, grain; Rv. Bull standing r., ΓEΛAΣ above, pellet in exergue. Jenkins 509; Calciati 22. Brown patina with lighter hues. gVF
184
Sicily, Gela, Onkion, c. 420-405 BC; Æ (0,83 g; 10 mm; 3 h)
Head of river-god r., grain in l. field, grain; Rv. Bull standing r., ΓEΛAΣ above, pellet in exergue. Jenkins 509; Calciati 22. Brown patina with lighter hues. gVF
185
Sicily, Gela, Bronze, c. 339-310 BC; Æ (2,60 g; 14,7 mm; 9 h)
[ΓΕΛΩΙΩΝ] Head of Demeter facing slightly to right, wearing necklace and wreath with corn ears. Rev. Bearded head of Gelas to left, wearing wreath of grain ears.Jenkins 1970, Gela Group XII, 282, 549-550. Calciati, CNS III, 29-30, 59. HGC 2, 388. SNG Morcom 591. SNG ANS 123-125. Dark green patina with [..]
185
Sicily, Gela, Bronze, c. 339-310 BC; Æ (2,60 g; 14,7 mm; 9 h)
[ΓΕΛΩΙΩΝ] Head of Demeter facing slightly to right, wearing necklace and wreath with corn ears. Rev. Bearded head of Gelas to left, wearing wreath of grain ears.Jenkins 1970, Gela Group XII, 282, 549-550. Calciati, CNS III, 29-30, 59. HGC 2, 388. SNG Morcom 591. SNG ANS 123-125. Dark green patina with [..]
186
Sicily, Herbessos (c. 339/8-335 BC), Litra; AR (0,69 g; 10,7 mm)
Wreathed head of Sikelia to r.; Rv. Bearded head of the river-god Herbessos to r., wearing taenia; EPBHΣΣOΣ downwards before. Campana, Herbessos 1; HGC 2, 409. Rare. Near extremely fine. Refined style.
186
Sicily, Herbessos (c. 339/8-335 BC), Litra; AR (0,69 g; 10,7 mm)
Wreathed head of Sikelia to r.; Rv. Bearded head of the river-god Herbessos to r., wearing taenia; EPBHΣΣOΣ downwards before. Campana, Herbessos 1; HGC 2, 409. Rare. Near extremely fine. Refined style.
187
Sicily, Himera, Litra, c. 525-500 BC; AR (0,81 g; 11,7 mm; 10 h)
Cock standing r.; dotted border; Rv. Mill-sail pattern within incuse square. C. M. Kraay, The archaic Coinage of Himera (1984), 94, 299. SNG ANS 144. VF
187
Sicily, Himera, Litra, c. 525-500 BC; AR (0,81 g; 11,7 mm; 10 h)
Cock standing r.; dotted border; Rv. Mill-sail pattern within incuse square. C. M. Kraay, The archaic Coinage of Himera (1984), 94, 299. SNG ANS 144. VF
188
Sicily, Himera, Litra, c. 472-420 BC; AR (0,76 g; 9,6 mm; 8 h)
Bearded male head, wearing taenia; Rv. HIMERA, Corinthian helmet. SNG ANS -; SNG Lloyd 1028; SNG Copenhagen 312; HGC 2, 447. Good very fine.
188
Sicily, Himera, Litra, c. 472-420 BC; AR (0,76 g; 9,6 mm; 8 h)
Bearded male head, wearing taenia; Rv. HIMERA, Corinthian helmet. SNG ANS -; SNG Lloyd 1028; SNG Copenhagen 312; HGC 2, 447. Good very fine.
189
Sicily, Himera (c. 415-409 BC), Hemilitron; Æ (3,86 g; 17,2 mm)
IM – E, head of nymph l., hair in band; six pellets (mark of value) before; Rv. Six pellets (mark of value) within wreath. Kraay, Bronze, group b, 3; CNS 35; SNG ANS 186; HGC 2, 479. Glossy brown patina with green shades. Good extremely fine / FDC.
189
Sicily, Himera (c. 415-409 BC), Hemilitron; Æ (3,86 g; 17,2 mm)
IM – E, head of nymph l., hair in band; six pellets (mark of value) before; Rv. Six pellets (mark of value) within wreath. Kraay, Bronze, group b, 3; CNS 35; SNG ANS 186; HGC 2, 479. Glossy brown patina with green shades. Good extremely fine / FDC.
190
Alaesa 8,32 g; 22,3 mm
Griffin springing l., Δ below; Rv. Horse prancing l., reins loose; star above, KAINON in exergue. Cf. Campana 1; CNS 1; HGC 2, 509; SNG ANS 1169; AMB 309 (all as Kainon). Green patina. VF
190
Alaesa 8,32 g; 22,3 mm
Griffin springing l., Δ below; Rv. Horse prancing l., reins loose; star above, KAINON in exergue. Cf. Campana 1; CNS 1; HGC 2, 509; SNG ANS 1169; AMB 309 (all as Kainon). Green patina. VF
191
Sicily, Kamarina (464-430 BC), Obol; AR (0,4541 g)
Sicily, Kamarina (464-430 BC), AR Obol (0,4541 g). SNG ANS 1212. R.
191
Sicily, Kamarina (464-430 BC), Obol; AR (0,4541 g)
Sicily, Kamarina (464-430 BC), AR Obol (0,4541 g). SNG ANS 1212. R.
192
Sicily, Leontinoi (475-466 BC), Litra; AR (0,60 g; 10,6 mm; 12 h)
Facing lion's head; Rv. ΛE-ΟΝ, Grain of barley. BMC 2.19; Hirmer-Kraay 828; SNG ANS 213. Extremely fine.
192
Sicily, Leontinoi (475-466 BC), Litra; AR (0,60 g; 10,6 mm; 12 h)
Facing lion's head; Rv. ΛE-ΟΝ, Grain of barley. BMC 2.19; Hirmer-Kraay 828; SNG ANS 213. Extremely fine.
193
Sicily, Leontinoi (c. 405-402 BC), Tetras; Æ (1,81 g; 13,5 mm; 1 h)
ΛΕΟΝ, laureate head of Apollo r., behind, laurel leaf with berry; Rv. Tripod between two grains of corn; between legs, chelys; in exergue, three pellets (mark of value). SNG ANS 270; Calciati III, 77, 3. Dark patina. Good extremely fine.
193
Sicily, Leontinoi (c. 405-402 BC), Tetras; Æ (1,81 g; 13,5 mm; 1 h)
ΛΕΟΝ, laureate head of Apollo r., behind, laurel leaf with berry; Rv. Tripod between two grains of corn; between legs, chelys; in exergue, three pellets (mark of value). SNG ANS 270; Calciati III, 77, 3. Dark patina. Good extremely fine.
194
Sicily, Messana (c. 420-413 BC), Litra; AR (0,70 g; 13 mm; 6 h)
Hare springing r.; scallop shell below; Rv. MEΣ within wreath. SNG ANS 348-9; HGC 2, 817. Good very fine.
194
Sicily, Messana (c. 420-413 BC), Litra; AR (0,70 g; 13 mm; 6 h)
Hare springing r.; scallop shell below; Rv. MEΣ within wreath. SNG ANS 348-9; HGC 2, 817. Good very fine.
195
Sicily, Motya (397-396 BC), Litra; AR (0,85 g; 12,2 mm; 6 h)
Octopus; pellets between tentacles; Rv. Crab; below, punic legend. Buceti 13. R4. Manganaro, Il paesaggio di Panormos, n. 8; Art Coin Roma, Auction 9, 29-30 aprile 2014, 144 (Motya). Good extremely fine.
195
Sicily, Motya (397-396 BC), Litra; AR (0,85 g; 12,2 mm; 6 h)
Octopus; pellets between tentacles; Rv. Crab; below, punic legend. Buceti 13. R4. Manganaro, Il paesaggio di Panormos, n. 8; Art Coin Roma, Auction 9, 29-30 aprile 2014, 144 (Motya). Good extremely fine.
196
Sicily, Nakone (late 5th century BC), Onkia; Æ (1,08 g; 11,2 mm)
[NAKONAI]O-N, Head of nymph to r., her hair bound with a fillet; Rv. Goat standing r.; above, grape bunch and pellet (mark of value); [to right, ivy leaf]. CNS I 2. HGC 2, 957; Calciati 2; SNG Morcom 647. Dark patina. Extremely fine. Refined style.
196
Sicily, Nakone (late 5th century BC), Onkia; Æ (1,08 g; 11,2 mm)
[NAKONAI]O-N, Head of nymph to r., her hair bound with a fillet; Rv. Goat standing r.; above, grape bunch and pellet (mark of value); [to right, ivy leaf]. CNS I 2. HGC 2, 957; Calciati 2; SNG Morcom 647. Dark patina. Extremely fine. Refined style.
197
Sicily, Naxos, Litra, c. 415-403 BC; AR (0,79 g; 11,6 mm; 3 h)
NAXI Head of Dionysos r., wearing ivy wreath; dotted border; Rv. Bunch of grapes. Cahn, Naxos 144; SNG Copenhagen 490; SNG ANS 530. gVF / aEF
197
Sicily, Naxos, Litra, c. 415-403 BC; AR (0,79 g; 11,6 mm; 3 h)
NAXI Head of Dionysos r., wearing ivy wreath; dotted border; Rv. Bunch of grapes. Cahn, Naxos 144; SNG Copenhagen 490; SNG ANS 530. gVF / aEF
198
Sicily, Panormos-Ziz, Æ, 336-330 BC (2,38 g; 13,5 mm; 10 h)
Laureate male head left / Forepart of horse right; below, dolphin right. CNS 12; SNG ANS -; Lindgren II 503. Calciati, I, p. 272-273, 12 (Ziz). Good very fine.
198
Sicily, Panormos-Ziz, Æ, 336-330 BC (2,38 g; 13,5 mm; 10 h)
Laureate male head left / Forepart of horse right; below, dolphin right. CNS 12; SNG ANS -; Lindgren II 503. Calciati, I, p. 272-273, 12 (Ziz). Good very fine.
199
Sicily, Selinοs /c.ca 455-409 BC), Litra; AR (0,60 g; 11 mm; 3 h)
Nymph seated left on rock, touching snake coiled before her with r. hand, l. hand overhead; [selinon leaf above]; Rv. ΣEΛINOEΣ, man-headed bull to r.; [in exergue, fish to right]. HGC 2, 1229; SNG ANS 711-2; SNG Copenhagen 602; Weber 1538; SNG Lloyd 1271. Good very fine.
199
Sicily, Selinοs /c.ca 455-409 BC), Litra; AR (0,60 g; 11 mm; 3 h)
Nymph seated left on rock, touching snake coiled before her with r. hand, l. hand overhead; [selinon leaf above]; Rv. ΣEΛINOEΣ, man-headed bull to r.; [in exergue, fish to right]. HGC 2, 1229; SNG ANS 711-2; SNG Copenhagen 602; Weber 1538; SNG Lloyd 1271. Good very fine.
200
Sicily, Syracuse, Hieron I (c. 480-470 BC), Obol; AR (0,46 g; 8,2 mm; 12 h)
Pearl-diademed head of Arethusa r.; Rv. Anepigraphic, four-spoked wheel. Cf. Boehringer 362-373. VF
200
Sicily, Syracuse, Hieron I (c. 480-470 BC), Obol; AR (0,46 g; 8,2 mm; 12 h)
Pearl-diademed head of Arethusa r.; Rv. Anepigraphic, four-spoked wheel. Cf. Boehringer 362-373. VF
201
Sicily, Syracuse, Obol, 480-470 BC; AR (0,67 g; 9 mm; 11 h)
Head of Arethusa r. wearing beaded diadem; Rv. Wheel with four spokes. Boehringer 370a (43 spec.); Sear 917. Good extremely fine.
201
Sicily, Syracuse, Obol, 480-470 BC; AR (0,67 g; 9 mm; 11 h)
Head of Arethusa r. wearing beaded diadem; Rv. Wheel with four spokes. Boehringer 370a (43 spec.); Sear 917. Good extremely fine.
202
Sicily, Syracuse, Time of Hieron I (478-466 BC), Litra; AR (0,76 g; 8,9 mm)
Head of Arethusa r.; Rv. Wheel with four spokes. Boehringer 362-70; SNG ANS 116-118. Porosity. Extremely fine.
202
Sicily, Syracuse, Time of Hieron I (478-466 BC), Litra; AR (0,76 g; 8,9 mm)
Head of Arethusa r.; Rv. Wheel with four spokes. Boehringer 362-70; SNG ANS 116-118. Porosity. Extremely fine.
203
Sicily, Syracuse (478-476 BC), Tetradrachm; AR (17,10 g; 25 mm; 9 h)
Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. Rev. ΣVRAK – OΣION Head of nymph Arethusa r., wearing pearl diadem and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. Boehringer, Die Munzen von Syrakus, 172; Randazzo Hoard 339; SNG [..]
203
Sicily, Syracuse (478-476 BC), Tetradrachm; AR (17,10 g; 25 mm; 9 h)
Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. Rev. ΣVRAK – OΣION Head of nymph Arethusa r., wearing pearl diadem and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. Boehringer, Die Munzen von Syrakus, 172; Randazzo Hoard 339; SNG [..]
204
Sicily, Syracuse, 466-405 BC, Tetradrachm, c. 425-420 BC; AR (17,05 g; 26 mm)
Charioteer driving quadriga r.; above, Nike flying l., crowning charioteer; Rv. Head of Arethousa r., hair in sakkos; four dolphins around. Boehringer Series XXIII, 709 (V347/R485); HGC 2, 1322. Scratches, otherwise very fine.
204
Sicily, Syracuse, 466-405 BC, Tetradrachm, c. 425-420 BC; AR (17,05 g; 26 mm)
Charioteer driving quadriga r.; above, Nike flying l., crowning charioteer; Rv. Head of Arethousa r., hair in sakkos; four dolphins around. Boehringer Series XXIII, 709 (V347/R485); HGC 2, 1322. Scratches, otherwise very fine.
205
Sicily, Syracuse, 466-405 BC, Tetradrachm; AR (16,61 g; 24 mm)
Charioteer driving slow quadriga r.; above, Nike flying l., crowning charioteer with open wreath; Rv. Head of Arethousa r., hair bound by four bands; four dolphins around. Boehringer Series XXII, 674 (V338/R461); HGC 2, 1320; McClean 2680 (same dies); Weber 1590 (same dies). Very fine / good very fine. [..]
205
Sicily, Syracuse, 466-405 BC, Tetradrachm; AR (16,61 g; 24 mm)
Charioteer driving slow quadriga r.; above, Nike flying l., crowning charioteer with open wreath; Rv. Head of Arethousa r., hair bound by four bands; four dolphins around. Boehringer Series XXII, 674 (V338/R461); HGC 2, 1320; McClean 2680 (same dies); Weber 1590 (same dies). Very fine / good very fine. [..]
206
Sicily, Syracuse, Second Democracy (466-405 BC), Hemidrachm, struck c. 413-405 BC; AR (2 g; 14,4 mm; 6 h)
Charioteer driving fast quadriga r.; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer; in exergue, two dolphins confronted; Rv. Head of Arethusa r., hair in sphendone; two dolphins around. SNG ANS 305; SNG Lloyd 1376–7. Some roughness and porosity. Fine style. Good very fine.
206
Sicily, Syracuse, Second Democracy (466-405 BC), Hemidrachm, struck c. 413-405 BC; AR (2 g; 14,4 mm; [..]
Charioteer driving fast quadriga r.; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer; in exergue, two dolphins confronted; Rv. Head of Arethusa r., hair in sphendone; two dolphins around. SNG ANS 305; SNG Lloyd 1376–7. Some roughness and porosity. Fine style. Good very fine.
207
Sicily, Syracuse, Second Democracy (466-405 BC), Litra; AR (0,68 g; 12,2 mm; 9 h)
ΣΥΡΑ Diademed head of Arethusa r.; Rv. Octopus. SNG ANS 142. Extremely fine.
207
Sicily, Syracuse, Second Democracy (466-405 BC), Litra; AR (0,68 g; 12,2 mm; 9 h)
ΣΥΡΑ Diademed head of Arethusa r.; Rv. Octopus. SNG ANS 142. Extremely fine.
208
Sicily, Syracuse, Time of Dionysios I (406-367 BC), Litra; AR (0,80 g; 10,6 mm)
Struck circa 405 BC. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, head of Arethusa to l., her hair bound up in a sakkos, wearing a simple earring and a pearl necklace; to r., dolphin swimming downwards to left; Rv. Octopus. Buceti 543; Kreutzer, Kleinsilbermünzen 2, 81; SNG ANS 293. Porosity. Very fine / good very fine.
208
Sicily, Syracuse, Time of Dionysios I (406-367 BC), Litra; AR (0,80 g; 10,6 mm)
Struck circa 405 BC. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, head of Arethusa to l., her hair bound up in a sakkos, wearing a simple earring and a pearl necklace; to r., dolphin swimming downwards to left; Rv. Octopus. Buceti 543; Kreutzer, Kleinsilbermünzen 2, 81; SNG ANS 293. Porosity. Very fine / good very fine.
209
Sicily, Syracuse, Hemilitron, 415-406 BC; Æ (3,59 g; 21,6 mm; 9 h)
Female head to left, hair bound with ampyx and tied in sphendone; behind head two leaves. Rev. Dolphin to right; beneath, scallop-shell below; between ΣYPA. Calciati, CNS II, 55, 24. SNG ANS 416. SNG Copenhagen 697. Deep brown patina. Near extremely fine / Extremely fine.
209
Sicily, Syracuse, Hemilitron, 415-406 BC; Æ (3,59 g; 21,6 mm; 9 h)
Female head to left, hair bound with ampyx and tied in sphendone; behind head two leaves. Rev. Dolphin to right; beneath, scallop-shell below; between ΣYPA. Calciati, CNS II, 55, 24. SNG ANS 416. SNG Copenhagen 697. Deep brown patina. Near extremely fine / Extremely fine.
210
Sicily, Syracuse, Time of Timoleon and the Third Democracy (344-317 BC), Hemidrachm; AR (2,05 g; 14,2 mm)
Attic standard. Head of Athena facing slightly l., wearing triple-crested Attic helmet and pearl necklace; two dolphins to l., ΣYPAK to r.; Rv. Female, holding rein in right hand, riding right on horse; star and grain ear to left, N below. SNG ANS 522; SNG Munich 1125; SNG Cop. 716; HGC 2, 1370. Very [..]
210
Sicily, Syracuse, Time of Timoleon and the Third Democracy (344-317 BC), Hemidrachm; AR (2,05 g; 14,2 [..]
Attic standard. Head of Athena facing slightly l., wearing triple-crested Attic helmet and pearl necklace; two dolphins to l., ΣYPAK to r.; Rv. Female, holding rein in right hand, riding right on horse; star and grain ear to left, N below. SNG ANS 522; SNG Munich 1125; SNG Cop. 716; HGC 2, 1370. Very [..]
211
Sicily, Syracuse, Time of Timoleon and the Third Democracy (344-317 BC), Litra; AE (6,33 g; 20 mm; 12 h)
ZEYΣ EΛEYΘEPIOΣ, bearded and laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios l.; on l., star, Rv. ΣYP - AKOΣIΩN, triskeles. CNS 82; SNG Copenhagen 732; SNG ANS 544. Very rare. Dark green patina. About extremely fine.
211
Sicily, Syracuse, Time of Timoleon and the Third Democracy (344-317 BC), Litra; AE (6,33 g; 20 mm; 12 [..]
ZEYΣ EΛEYΘEPIOΣ, bearded and laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios l.; on l., star, Rv. ΣYP - AKOΣIΩN, triskeles. CNS 82; SNG Copenhagen 732; SNG ANS 544. Very rare. Dark green patina. About extremely fine.
212
Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles (317-289 BC), Stater or Oktobol; AV (5,77 g; 15,6 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with griffin; Rv. Winged thunderbolt; above, AΓAΘOKΛEOΣ; below, BAΣIΛEOΣ / E. SNG ANS 704; HGC 1535. Extremely fine.
212
Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles (317-289 BC), Stater or Oktobol; AV (5,77 g; 15,6 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with griffin; Rv. Winged thunderbolt; above, AΓAΘOKΛEOΣ; below, BAΣIΛEOΣ / E. SNG ANS 704; HGC 1535. Extremely fine.
213
Sicily, Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC), Trias (?); Æ (3,67 g; 16,6 mm; 12 h)
ΣΥΡAΚΟΣΙΩΝ Wreathed head of Kore to l.; astragalos behind; Rv. Bull butting l.; above, axe and dolphin l.; in exergue, Z Ω. Calciati, II, p. 233, 104 Ds 13. CNS II, 104. Dark brown patina with reddish hues. About extremely fine.
213
Sicily, Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC), Trias (?); Æ (3,67 g; 16,6 mm; 12 h)
ΣΥΡAΚΟΣΙΩΝ Wreathed head of Kore to l.; astragalos behind; Rv. Bull butting l.; above, axe and dolphin l.; in exergue, Z Ω. Calciati, II, p. 233, 104 Ds 13. CNS II, 104. Dark brown patina with reddish hues. About extremely fine.
214
Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles (317-289 BC), Æ (1,72 g; 12 mm)
ΣYPAKOΣΙΩN, head of Apollo l.; Rv. Dog lying l., head r. towards a snake; monogram in exergue. SNG ANS 745; Calciati, 149R1/7. Dark brown-green patina. Good very fine.
214
Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles (317-289 BC), Æ (1,72 g; 12 mm)
ΣYPAKOΣΙΩN, head of Apollo l.; Rv. Dog lying l., head r. towards a snake; monogram in exergue. SNG ANS 745; Calciati, 149R1/7. Dark brown-green patina. Good very fine.
215
Sicily, Syracuse, Pyrrhos (278-276 BC), Æ 23mm (10,91 g; 23 mm)
Head of Herakles r., wearing lion's skin. R/ Athena Promachos standing r., holding shield and thunderbolt. CNS II, 182; HGC 2, 1452. Dark patina. Good very fine.
215
Sicily, Syracuse, Pyrrhos (278-276 BC), Æ 23mm (10,91 g; 23 mm)
Head of Herakles r., wearing lion's skin. R/ Athena Promachos standing r., holding shield and thunderbolt. CNS II, 182; HGC 2, 1452. Dark patina. Good very fine.
216
Sicily, Syracuse, Hieron II (274-216 BC), Æ (4,35 g; 17 mm; 9 h)
Head of Kore l.; cornucopia behind. R/ Bull charging l.; club and NK monogram above, IE in exergue. CNS II, 199 Ds 41 Rl2; HGC 2, 1497. Good VF
216
Sicily, Syracuse, Hieron II (274-216 BC), Æ (4,35 g; 17 mm; 9 h)
Head of Kore l.; cornucopia behind. R/ Bull charging l.; club and NK monogram above, IE in exergue. CNS II, 199 Ds 41 Rl2; HGC 2, 1497. Good VF
217
Sicily, Syracuse, Philistis, Wife of of Hieron II (274-216 BC), 16 Litrae or Tetradrachm; AR (12,80 g; 27 mm; 3 h)
Struck circa 240-218/5 BC. Diademed and veiled head l.; wreath to r.; Rv. Nike driving slow quadriga r.; Φ above. CCO 166 (D10/R21); BAR Issue 65; HGC 2, 1556; SNG ANS 874; McClean 1401. Slightly doubled obverse, otherwise near extremely fine / extremely fine.
217
Sicily, Syracuse, Philistis, Wife of of Hieron II (274-216 BC), 16 Litrae or Tetradrachm; AR (12,80 [..]
Struck circa 240-218/5 BC. Diademed and veiled head l.; wreath to r.; Rv. Nike driving slow quadriga r.; Φ above. CCO 166 (D10/R21); BAR Issue 65; HGC 2, 1556; SNG ANS 874; McClean 1401. Slightly doubled obverse, otherwise near extremely fine / extremely fine.
218
Sicily, Syracuse, Philistis, Wife of of Hieron II (274-216 BC), 16 Litrae or Tetradrachm; AR (14,58 g; 28 mm)
Struck circa 240-218/5 BC. Diademed and veiled bust of Philistis to l.; Rv. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ, Nike driving quadriga moving slowly to r.; above, ΑΦ. HGC 2, 1556. Good very fine / about extremely fine.
218
Sicily, Syracuse, Philistis, Wife of of Hieron II (274-216 BC), 16 Litrae or Tetradrachm; AR (14,58 [..]
Struck circa 240-218/5 BC. Diademed and veiled bust of Philistis to l.; Rv. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ, Nike driving quadriga moving slowly to r.; above, ΑΦ. HGC 2, 1556. Good very fine / about extremely fine.
219
Sicily, Syracuse (Roman Rule), Bronze, after 212 BC; Æ (8,72 g; 20,8 mm; 12 h)
Laureate head of Zeus right / Nike driving galloping biga right; N in exergue. Calciati, II, p. 427, 229; SNG ANS 1072-1075. Light green patina. gVF
219
Sicily, Syracuse (Roman Rule), Bronze, after 212 BC; Æ (8,72 g; 20,8 mm; 12 h)
Laureate head of Zeus right / Nike driving galloping biga right; N in exergue. Calciati, II, p. 427, 229; SNG ANS 1072-1075. Light green patina. gVF
220
Macedon, Tragilos (c. 450-400 BC), Hemiobol; AR (0,27 g; 7,20 mm)
Grain ear; Rv. Quadripartite incuse square with T-P-A-I in quadrants. AMNG III 2; SNG ANS 903; HGC 3, 745. VF
220
Macedon, Tragilos (c. 450-400 BC), Hemiobol; AR (0,27 g; 7,20 mm)
Grain ear; Rv. Quadripartite incuse square with T-P-A-I in quadrants. AMNG III 2; SNG ANS 903; HGC 3, 745. VF
221
Kings of Macedon, Philip II (359-336 BC), Stater, Amphipolis, c. 340-328; AV (8,59 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
Lifetime or early posthumous issue of Amphipolis, ca. 340/336-328 BC. Laureate head of Apollo r.; Rv. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ, charioteer driving racing biga right, holding goad in his right hand and reins in his left; below horses, ivy leaf. Le Rider 67. SNG ANS 250-254. About extremely fine.
221
Kings of Macedon, Philip II (359-336 BC), Stater, Amphipolis, c. 340-328; AV (8,59 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
Lifetime or early posthumous issue of Amphipolis, ca. 340/336-328 BC. Laureate head of Apollo r.; Rv. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ, charioteer driving racing biga right, holding goad in his right hand and reins in his left; below horses, ivy leaf. Le Rider 67. SNG ANS 250-254. About extremely fine.
222
Kings of Macedon, Philip II (359-336 BC), Stater, Pella, c- 340-328; AV (8,62 g; 18,3 mm; 12 h)
Apollo's head r. with laurel wreath; Rv. Biga r., trident below, ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ in exergue. Le Rider - (O 129/R 200); Hoover 846; Lathe Biosas p. 619. Good very fine.
222
Kings of Macedon, Philip II (359-336 BC), Stater, Pella, c- 340-328; AV (8,62 g; 18,3 mm; 12 h)
Apollo's head r. with laurel wreath; Rv. Biga r., trident below, ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ in exergue. Le Rider - (O 129/R 200); Hoover 846; Lathe Biosas p. 619. Good very fine.
223
Kings of Macedon, Philip II (359-336 BC), Stater, Pella, Posthumous Issue (struck c. 323-315 BC); AV (8,56 g; 18,5 mm; 1 h)
Apollo facing r.; Rv. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ in exergue, charioteer driving a galloping biga right, Boiotian shield (?) below the horses (Le Rider 605 (D234/R440). gVF / aEF
223
Kings of Macedon, Philip II (359-336 BC), Stater, Pella, Posthumous Issue (struck c. 323-315 BC); AV [..]
Apollo facing r.; Rv. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ in exergue, charioteer driving a galloping biga right, Boiotian shield (?) below the horses (Le Rider 605 (D234/R440). gVF / aEF
224
Kings of Macedon, Philip II (359-336 BC), Gold 1/4 Stater, Pella, c. 340-328; AV (2,08 g; 10,4 mm; 10 h)
Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rv. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟY. Thunderbolt, club and bow. SNG ANS 218; HGC 3.1, 851. Good fine. Ex Numismatik Naumann Auction 76 (7 April 2019), lot 63.
224
Kings of Macedon, Philip II (359-336 BC), Gold 1/4 Stater, Pella, c. 340-328; AV (2,08 g; 10,4 mm; 10 [..]
Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rv. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟY. Thunderbolt, club and bow. SNG ANS 218; HGC 3.1, 851. Good fine. Ex Numismatik Naumann Auction 76 (7 April 2019), lot 63.
225
Kings of Macedon, Philip II (359-336 BC), Tetradrachm; AR (14,06 g; 23,7 mm; 3 h)
Pella, struck under Antipater, Polyperchon, or Kassander, circa 323/2-316/5. Laureate head of Zeus to r.; Rv. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ Young jockey, holding palm frond in his right hand and reins in his left, riding horse to right; below horse, serpent; Boiotian shield. Le Rider 532 (D282/R438). Good very fine.
225
Kings of Macedon, Philip II (359-336 BC), Tetradrachm; AR (14,06 g; 23,7 mm; 3 h)
Pella, struck under Antipater, Polyperchon, or Kassander, circa 323/2-316/5. Laureate head of Zeus to r.; Rv. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ Young jockey, holding palm frond in his right hand and reins in his left, riding horse to right; below horse, serpent; Boiotian shield. Le Rider 532 (D282/R438). Good very fine.
226
Kings of Macedon, Alexander III The Great (336-323), Tetradrachm (posthumous), Pegmamum, c. 215-200; AR (16,70 g; 29,2 mm; 11 h)
Head of Heracles r., with lion's skin; Rv. ALEXANDROY Zeus laureate and bearded, naked to waist, seated l., holding sceptre in his l. hand, eagle on outstretched r. hand; in l. field l., ΔI and bee. Price 224, 1483. Kleiner, The Alexander Tetradrachms of Pergamum and Rhodes, ANS MN 17 (1971), 98, M-35. [..]
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Kings of Macedon, Alexander III The Great (336-323), Tetradrachm (posthumous), Pegmamum, c. 215-200; [..]
Head of Heracles r., with lion's skin; Rv. ALEXANDROY Zeus laureate and bearded, naked to waist, seated l., holding sceptre in his l. hand, eagle on outstretched r. hand; in l. field l., ΔI and bee. Price 224, 1483. Kleiner, The Alexander Tetradrachms of Pergamum and Rhodes, ANS MN 17 (1971), 98, M-35. [..]
227
Kings of Macedon, Alexander III 'The Great' (336-323 BC), Drachm, Lampsakos, c. 310-301 BC; AR (3,92 g; 17,4 mm; 3 h)
Struck under Antigonos I Monophthalmos. Head of Herakles r., wearing lion's skin; Rv. Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; KI in left field, monogram below throne. Price 1398; ADM II Series X. (Another example in CNG 283, 52). VF / gVF
227
Kings of Macedon, Alexander III 'The Great' (336-323 BC), Drachm, Lampsakos, c. 310-301 BC; AR (3,92 [..]
Struck under Antigonos I Monophthalmos. Head of Herakles r., wearing lion's skin; Rv. Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; KI in left field, monogram below throne. Price 1398; ADM II Series X. (Another example in CNG 283, 52). VF / gVF
228
Kings of Macedon, Perseus (179-168 BC), Rhodian Drachm; AR (2,68 g; 15 mm; 6 h)
"Pseudo-Rhodian" type struck in Thessaly 171-170 BC by magistrate Hermias. Head of Helios facing slightly r.; Rv. Rose with bud to right; EPMIAΣ above, Z-Ω flanking stem. Price, Larissa, pl. LV, 247. SNG Keckman 795. About extremely fine.
228
Kings of Macedon, Perseus (179-168 BC), Rhodian Drachm; AR (2,68 g; 15 mm; 6 h)
"Pseudo-Rhodian" type struck in Thessaly 171-170 BC by magistrate Hermias. Head of Helios facing slightly r.; Rv. Rose with bud to right; EPMIAΣ above, Z-Ω flanking stem. Price, Larissa, pl. LV, 247. SNG Keckman 795. About extremely fine.
229
Macedon (Roman Protectorate), Tetradrachm, Amphipolis, 167-149 BC; AR (16,68 g; 32,3 mm; 12 h)
Diademed and draped bust of Artemis to right, bow and quiver over shoulder, on the boss of a Macedonian shield; Rv. Club; monogram and MAKEΔONΩN above, ΠPΩTHΣ. BMC.1. Good extremely fine.
229
Macedon (Roman Protectorate), Tetradrachm, Amphipolis, 167-149 BC; AR (16,68 g; 32,3 mm; 12 h)
Diademed and draped bust of Artemis to right, bow and quiver over shoulder, on the boss of a Macedonian shield; Rv. Club; monogram and MAKEΔONΩN above, ΠPΩTHΣ. BMC.1. Good extremely fine.
230
Thrace, Apollonia Pontica, Drachm, c. 480-450 BC; AR (2,85 g; 13,5 mm; 7 h)
Facing gorgoneion; Rv. Upright anchor; A to l., crayfish to right. SNG BMC Black Sea 157; HGC 3.2, 1323. SNG Copenhagen 452. VF
230
Thrace, Apollonia Pontica, Drachm, c. 480-450 BC; AR (2,85 g; 13,5 mm; 7 h)
Facing gorgoneion; Rv. Upright anchor; A to l., crayfish to right. SNG BMC Black Sea 157; HGC 3.2, 1323. SNG Copenhagen 452. VF
231
Thrace, Apollonia Pontica, Drachm, c. 480-450 BC; AR (2,84 g; 13,8 mm; 8 h)
Facing gorgoneion; Rv. Upright anchor; A to l., crayfish to right. SNG BMC Black Sea 157; HGC 3.2, 1323. SNG Copenhagen 452. VF
231
Thrace, Apollonia Pontica, Drachm, c. 480-450 BC; AR (2,84 g; 13,8 mm; 8 h)
Facing gorgoneion; Rv. Upright anchor; A to l., crayfish to right. SNG BMC Black Sea 157; HGC 3.2, 1323. SNG Copenhagen 452. VF
232
Thrace, Apollonia Pontica, Drachm, c. 480-450 BC; AR (3 g; 15,5 mm; 11 h)
Facing gorgoneion; Rv. Upright anchor; A to l., crayfish to right. SNG BMC Black Sea 157; HGC 3.2, 1323. SNG Copenhagen 452. VF
232
Thrace, Apollonia Pontica, Drachm, c. 480-450 BC; AR (3 g; 15,5 mm; 11 h)
Facing gorgoneion; Rv. Upright anchor; A to l., crayfish to right. SNG BMC Black Sea 157; HGC 3.2, 1323. SNG Copenhagen 452. VF
233
Kings of Thrace, Lysimachos (305-281 BC), Tetradrachm, Lampsakos, c. 297-282; AR (16,66 g; 33 mm; 12 h)
Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear; Rv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟY Athena seated left, holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on shield decorated with lion's head; behind, transverse spear; to outer left, herm to left; [..]
233
Kings of Thrace, Lysimachos (305-281 BC), Tetradrachm, Lampsakos, c. 297-282; AR (16,66 g; 33 mm; 12 [..]
Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear; Rv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟY Athena seated left, holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on shield decorated with lion's head; behind, transverse spear; to outer left, herm to left; [..]
234
Moesia, Istros, Drachm, c. 340/330-313 BC; AR (5,23 g; 17,2 mm; 9 h)
Facing male heads; Rv. IΣTPIH, sea-eagle left, grasping dolphin with talons; GC 1669 var; Cop.196 var.; HGCS. 3/2-1801. Extremely fine.
234
Moesia, Istros, Drachm, c. 340/330-313 BC; AR (5,23 g; 17,2 mm; 9 h)
Facing male heads; Rv. IΣTPIH, sea-eagle left, grasping dolphin with talons; GC 1669 var; Cop.196 var.; HGCS. 3/2-1801. Extremely fine.
235
Thessaly, Larissa (c. 320-300 BC), Drachm; AR (5,90 g; 18,5 mm; 10 h)
Head of nymph Larissa facing three quarter r., wearing amphyx; Rv. [ΛΑΡΙ], horse grazing r. Boston 907; Hermann group VII, Reihe Q. Extremely fine / near extremely fine. Struck from dies of refined style.
235
Thessaly, Larissa (c. 320-300 BC), Drachm; AR (5,90 g; 18,5 mm; 10 h)
Head of nymph Larissa facing three quarter r., wearing amphyx; Rv. [ΛΑΡΙ], horse grazing r. Boston 907; Hermann group VII, Reihe Q. Extremely fine / near extremely fine. Struck from dies of refined style.
236
Greek Thessaly. Larissa circa 380-365 BC. Obol AR 12 mm., 1,08 g. very fine
Head of the nymph Larissa facing, turned slightly to l.; Rv. Horseman riding r. Hermann Group VI, pl. VI, 1; SNG Cop. 134. Very fine. Ex Savoca 18th Blue Auction (30-31 March 2019), lot 171.
236
Greek Thessaly. Larissa circa 380-365 BC. Obol AR 12 mm., 1,08 g. very fine
Head of the nymph Larissa facing, turned slightly to l.; Rv. Horseman riding r. Hermann Group VI, pl. VI, 1; SNG Cop. 134. Very fine. Ex Savoca 18th Blue Auction (30-31 March 2019), lot 171.
237
Thessaly, Thessalian League, Stater, 2nd - 1st century BC; AR (5,74 g; 24,2 mm; 11 h)
Bearded head of Zeus r.; Rv. ΘEΣΣAΛΩN / [ΠΟ]ΛYΞENOY - EYKOΛOΣ Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear with her right hand and holding shield on her left arm. BCD Thessaly I 1390. BCD Thessaly II 878.2. Helly 1966, 2. HGC 4, 210. SNG Copenhagen 291. Near extremely fine / extremely fine. Pleasing [..]
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Thessaly, Thessalian League, Stater, 2nd - 1st century BC; AR (5,74 g; 24,2 mm; 11 h)
Bearded head of Zeus r.; Rv. ΘEΣΣAΛΩN / [ΠΟ]ΛYΞENOY - EYKOΛOΣ Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear with her right hand and holding shield on her left arm. BCD Thessaly I 1390. BCD Thessaly II 878.2. Helly 1966, 2. HGC 4, 210. SNG Copenhagen 291. Near extremely fine / extremely fine. Pleasing [..]
238
Thessaly, Thessalian League, Stater, c. 196-146 BC; AR (6,18 g; 21 mm; 1 h)
Sosipatros and Gorgopas, magistrates. Head of Zeus r., wearing laurel wreath; Rv. ΘEΣΣA/ΛΩN, Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear held in her r. hand, shield on her left arm; [ΣΩ]ΣI-ΠATPO[Σ] above spear, ΓOPΓΩΠΑΣ in exergue. McClean 4876 var. (Zeus wears oak wreath); cf. BMC Thessaly pg. 3, 25; [..]
238
Thessaly, Thessalian League, Stater, c. 196-146 BC; AR (6,18 g; 21 mm; 1 h)
Sosipatros and Gorgopas, magistrates. Head of Zeus r., wearing laurel wreath; Rv. ΘEΣΣA/ΛΩN, Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear held in her r. hand, shield on her left arm; [ΣΩ]ΣI-ΠATPO[Σ] above spear, ΓOPΓΩΠΑΣ in exergue. McClean 4876 var. (Zeus wears oak wreath); cf. BMC Thessaly pg. 3, 25; [..]
239
AR (3,37 g; 17 mm; 7 h)
Obv.: Cow standing to right, looking back and suckling calf; to right; τενθιος Rev.: Double stellate pattern within linear borders;
239
AR (3,37 g; 17 mm; 7 h)
Obv.: Cow standing to right, looking back and suckling calf; to right; τενθιος Rev.: Double stellate pattern within linear borders;
240
Epeiros, Ambrakia, Stater, c. 426-404 BC; AR (8,55 g; 21,5 mm; 9 h)
Pegasos flying to r.; A below; Rv. Head of Athena to r., wearing Corinthian helmet; bee to l. HGC 3.1, 201. Pegasi 40; Ravel 72. Slightly double-struck. About extremely fine.
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Epeiros, Ambrakia, Stater, c. 426-404 BC; AR (8,55 g; 21,5 mm; 9 h)
Pegasos flying to r.; A below; Rv. Head of Athena to r., wearing Corinthian helmet; bee to l. HGC 3.1, 201. Pegasi 40; Ravel 72. Slightly double-struck. About extremely fine.