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Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.08 g), Amphipolis mint, issued c.315-294 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, **L above torch all to left, YE monogram under throne, to right **ALEXANDRO[U*], (cf.S.6713, Price 486, BMC 486, M.33, SNG Cop. 702). Very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $370
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), posthumous issue on broad flan, silver tetradrachm, (15.74 g), Temnos mint, issued c.188-170 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin without a dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, to left oenochoe to right under vine-tendril, **D[H] under arm and H-P in right field, downwards **ALEXANDROU*, (cf.S.6713, Price 1672, BMC 1672, M.965, Tell Kotchek Hoard 18-19). Well centred with porosity and scratches, with anchor countermark on cheek.
Estimate $300
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Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.68 g), Miletos mint, issued c.190-c.165 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, star over lion over MI PKA and MIO above to right before name, dotted border, (cf.S.6713, cf.Price 2196, Coin Hoards X, Pl.41, 300 [This Coin illustrated], BMC -, M.-). Large flan, good very fine and apparently unpublished.
Estimate $500
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Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.97 g), Sidon mint, issued year 20 = 314-313 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, Y in left field, **SI* under throne, to right **ALEXANDROU*, (cf.S.6713, Price 3508, BMC 3508, M.1406, Newell 'Sidon' 54). Off centred reverse, good fine and scarce.
Estimate $280
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Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.00 g), Babylon mint, issued 311-305 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, MHP monogram in wreath to left, MI below throne, **BASILEWS* in exergue, to right **ALEXANDROU, (cf.S.6713, Price 3747, BMC 3747, M.734). Lightly toned, nearly very fine or better.
Estimate $350
SOLD $280
Macedon, Kingdom of, Phillip III, (323-317 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.01 g), Lampsacus mint, issued 323-317 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, buckle to left, crescent over A under throne, to right **FILIPPOUU*, (S.6750, Price P15, BMC P15a-c, Muller P79). Good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $220
SOLD $160
Thrace-Macedon under Mithradates VI of Pontus, in name of Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.60 g), Mesembria mint, posthumous issue struck 100-72 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, **DA* in left field below helmet, under throne HPA, to right **[BA]SILEWS*, to left **[AL]EXANDRO[U], (cf.S.6713, Price 1054, M.464, BMC 1054a-d, Karayotov 47). Very fine or better, rare.
Estimate $400
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Thrace-Macedon under Mithradates VI of Pontus, in name of Alexander III, (125-65 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.19 g), Odessus mint, posthumous issue struck 100-72 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, **QE in left field, under throne **HDO monogram, to right **[B]ASILEWS, to left **[A]LEXANDROU, (cf.S.6713, Price 1181, BMC 1181a-c, SNG Cop. 723-4, Muller 419). Cleaned, surface roughness, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
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Paeonia, Kingdom of, Patraos, (c.340-315 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (12.66 g), obv. laureate head of Apollo to right, rev. horseman to right spearing fallen enemy, who holds shield, around **PATRAOU*, lacking symbol or monogram, (S.1520, Paeonian Hoard obv. 430, rev. 439, SNG Cop. 1390, cf.Weber 2232). Slightly Off centred on the reverse, otherwise nearly uncirculated and very scarce as such.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,100
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.07 g), Lysimacheia mint, issued 297/6-282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, rev. Athena Nikephoros enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, resting arm on shield, lion head to left, monogram **DO* in exergue, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 16, M.51, Armenak 649-650, Meydancikkale -), Bright, with full flan but slightly double struck on the reverse, extremely fine or better and rare.
Estimate $2,000
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Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.10 g), Pergamon mint, style of that issued c.287/6-282 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, K under bust, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, to inner left a cult statue, to far left a herm, in exergue a **EP* monogram, to right **BASILEWS to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 224 [illustrated Plate 21 [same dies], Arnold-Biuchi 36 [dies of obv.10, rev.59, dies illustrated as 60c, Pl.4 [error on plates]). Well centred and with a high relief, nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,000
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.12 g), Pella mint, issued 286/5-282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, rev. Athena Nikephoros enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, resting arm on shield, monogram **WLR* to left, K in exergue, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 252 corrected, M.473, Armenak -, Meydancikkale -). Light grey patination, with full flan but slightly off centred on obverse, nearly extremely fine or better and rare.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $1,900
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.92 g), uncertain mint, issued after 282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, rev. Athena Nikephoros enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, resting arm on shield, monogram **LA*X to left, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson -, M.-, Armenak -, Meydancikkale -). Toned with red and gold highlights, good very fine and very rare, apparently unpublished.
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $1,000
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), AE 18, (5.31 g), Lysimacheia mint, struck under Kassander c.317-305 B.C., obv. laureate head of Apollo to right, rev. horseman galloping right, above **FILOPPOU*, below **LY* and forepart of lion right, (cf.S.6696, SNG ANS 999, Thompson 2, Price P4). Dark green toning, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Thrace, Tauric Chersonese, Panticapaeum, (340-325 B.C.), AE 20, (6.54 g), obv. head of young Pan to left, wreathed with ivy, rev. head of lion to left, around **P A N*, sturgeon below, (S.1701, BMC 22 [p.21], SNG Stancomb 552-553 [Pl.XXV], SNG BM 885 [Pl.XXXIV]). Uneven edge, good very fine.
Estimate $80
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Thrace, Island of, Thasos, (340-300 B.C.), silver trihemiobol, (0.69 g), obv. Satyr with kylix running to left, rev. amphora, around **QAS IWN* all within incuse square, (S.1755, SNG Cop.1029-1030, SNG Tubingen 943-5). Bright with surface roughness, otherwise nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $100
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Thessaly, Larissa, (350-325 B.C.), silver drachm, (6.07 g), obv. head of nymph Larissa three-quarter facing to left, wearing pendant earring and plain necklace, hair floating loosely with ampyx in front, rev. horse crouching right preparing to roll, above **LARIS* in exergue **AIWN*, (S.2120, SNG Cop. 121, BMC 57). Toned, unusual die breaks on reverse, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $740
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver stater, (5.91 gm), Larissa mint, Androsthenes and Aristokles magistrates, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, behind **[EPI ANDRO SQENOUS]*, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **QESSA LWN*, above spear and across central field **A RIS TO KL HS*, (cf.S.2232, McClean 4858, cf.SNG Cop. 292, BCD Triton XV, 873.5). Bright, good very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Boiotia, Boiotian League, Federal Coinage, silver drachm, (225-171 B.C.), (4.99 gm), obv. bearded laureate head of Poseidon to right, dotted border, rev. BOI**WTWN* to left, outwards and downwards, Nike draped standing to left resting on trident, wreath in left hand, monogram of M/K to left, (cf.S.2404, BCD 128, [Triton IX], BMC 98). Good very fine with grey tone, very scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $170
Boiotia, Tanagra, silver obol, early - mid 4th century B.C., (0.72 gm), obv. Boeotian shield, rev. forepart of horse to right, around T above horse's neck, A below horse, all within incuse circle with curved edge. (cf.S.2451, BCD 276b [Triton IX, p.59 This Coin], Head "Boeotia" p.52, cf.BMC 35 [p.63], SNG Cop. 230, SNG Manchester 918, SNG Stockholm 1393). Off centred obverse, very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
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Boiotia, Thebes, (425-400 B.C.), silver stater, (12.12 g), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora in incuse circle, with ivy leaf hanging outwards from left handle, across field **Q E* either side, (cf.S.2389, BCD 390, Traite 247, [Pl.CC,16],cf. Myron Hoard 222-245 [Pl.B, 26], BMC 74, cf.SNG Cop. 307). Bright, good very fine and a rare type.
Estimate $700
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Boiotia, Thebes, (378-338 B.C.), silver stater, (11.44 gm), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora with letter **[A]M FI*, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series B3 No.2, BMC -, SNG Cop.-, McClean-, Weber-). Porous and good fine, a rare Magistrate.
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Boiotia, Thebes, (378-338 B.C.), silver stater, (12.27 g), Arka.. magistrate, obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora in concave field across field AP KA either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series D4, No.14, BCD 537, Mionnet 19, BMC 117, SNG Delepierre 1299, SNG Cop. 340, Weber 3271). Bright, good very fine/very fine and a rare type.
Estimate $700
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Boiotia, Thebes, (378-338 B.C.), silver stater, (12.09 g), Kalli.. magistrate, obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora in concave field across field KA **LLI* either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series D3, No.63, BCD 555, BMC 151, SNG Fitz. 2950, SNG Delepierre 1309, SNG Cop. 340, Weber 3280). Bright, good very fine and a scarce type.
Estimate $700
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Boiotia, Thebes, (378-338 B.C.), silver stater, (11.69 g), obverse, Boiotian shield, reverse, amphora in concave field, with letters **KL IW* either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series Klion No.69, SNG Cop. 343, BMC 154-5). With surface marks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm (17.11 g), issued c.420 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII, SNG Cop.33-40). Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,800
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Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.12 g), issued c.430 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE*, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, some surface scratches on cheek and die flaw across eye, otherwise very fine/nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $580
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.77 g), issued c.430 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII, SNG Cop.33-40). Lightly toned, curious smile, cut on reverse, nearly very fine.
Estimate $500
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Attica, Athens, (300-262 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.09 g), obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2547, Kraay [Coins of Ancient Athens] Pl. IV, 6, SNG Cop. 65). Full flan, good very fine.
Estimate $600
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Peloponnesos, Corinthia, Corinth, (350-300 B.C.), silver stater, (8.18 g), obv. Pegasos flying to left, Q below, with pointed wing, rev. head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet, astragalos to right behind, A to left, (cf.S.2629, Calciati 400, Ravel 1039, SNG Fitz.3353). Some surface roughness, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140