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Sicily, Akragas (Agrigentum), AE 27, hemilitron, (425-406 B.C.), (11.58 g), obv. eagle to right holding hare in talons, rev. crab, six pellets around, ketos below, (cf.S.1022, Calciati I No.20, SNG ANS 1022, SNG Morcom -); Macedon, Cassander (319-297 B.C.), AE 19, (4.51 g), obv. Herakles head right in lion skin, rev. youth on horse to right, (S.6754). Dark brown patina, cut across reverse, otherwise fine for the first coin, very good for the second coin. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Sicily, Akragas (Agrigentum), AE 20, trias, (425-406 B.C.), (6.36 g), obv. eagle to right holding hare in talons, AKPA behind eagle, rev. crab, three dots below, with a crayfish below dots, (S.1023, Calciati I p.181 No.54/3, SNG ANS 1041, cf.SNG Morcom 523). Dark green patina, attractive very fine.
Estimate $100
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Sicily, Alaisa - Kainon, (c.365 B.C.), (7.00 g), obv. Griffin springing to left, club shaped exergue line below, rev. horse prancing to left, with loose rein, (S.1048, Calciati 2 [p.250, vol.I], SNG Munich 215, SNG ANS 1169). Nearly very fine, rough surface with dark patination.
Estimate $70
Passed in
Sicily, Gela, (c.465-450 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.14 g), obv. slow quadriga driven left by male charioteer holding reins, tall column behind horses, ketos in exergue to left, dotted border, rev. forepart of man headed bull to right with long beard, above retrograde legend before **[GELAS], (cf.S.789, Jenkins 220, obv. 58, rev. 118 [notes only six examples known of these dies], SNG ANS 49 [same dies]). Slightly off centred, otherwise very fine and a very rare die combination.
Estimate $500
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Sicily, Kamarina, (c.420-405 B.C.), copper triantes, (2.82 g), obv. head of Athena to left, wearing Attic helmet adorned with a wing, rev. owl standing to left holding a lizard in its right claw, in exergue three pellets around KAMA to right downwards, (cf.S.1063, BMC 40, Westermark & Jenkins 198; Calciati CNS 29). Extremely fine and very scarce in this condition.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Sicily, Leontini, (c.455-430 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.95 g), obv. laureate head of Apollo to right, dotted border, rev. head of lion to right, around four barley grains, around **LEO NT I NON, (S.832, SNG ANS 228 [same dies], Boehringer 38 [same obverse die], Rizzo pl. 23, 2 [same obverse die]). Scrape on obverse across cheek, very dark tone, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $750
SOLD $1,000
Sicily, Leontini, (c.425 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.38 g), obv. laureate head of Apollo to left, dotted border, rev. head of lion to right, around three barley grains and a large lyre (kithara) below, around **LEONTINON, (cf.S.833, SNG ANS 243 [Pl.9, Same Dies], Boehringer [Essays Price] No.56 [Pl.12 Same Dies]). Nearly very fine and a very rare type coming from only these dies.
Estimate $600
Passed in
Sicily, Syracuse, (c.474-450 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.05 g), obv. slow quadriga driven to right by male charioteer, Nike flying right crowning charioteer, rev. **SU*RAKO **S*I O N around to right, head of Artemis-Arethusa to right, wearing diadem, four dolphins (two clearly visible) around, (cf.S.925, Boehringer 564 [same dies obverse 285/reverse 379], 19 reported example in Boehringer). Well centred, attractive light tone, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,500
Sicily, Syracuse, (450-439 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.81 g), obv. slow quadriga driven right by male charioteer, above Nike flying to right crowning the rider, rev. Head of Artemis-Arethusa right, olive branch on headband, hair bound with a a cord around the head and wearing a sphendone, and a necklace, three dolphins around, around **S*YPAKO**SI O*N, (S.931, Boehringer 709, (dies Obv. V347, Rev. R485, 5 Specimens noted), SNG Munich, Nanteuil 347 (same dies), cf.BMC 107 (same obverse die), cf.SNG ANS 239 (same obverse die). Slightly porous surface, toned, nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $900
Passed in
Sicily, Syracuse, Dionysios I, (405-367 B.C.), AE drachm. AE 28, (27.18 g), obv. head of Athena wearing Corinthian helmet to left bound with olive wreath, to left traces of **[S*Y]RA, rev. starfish between two dolphins with central pellet, (S.1189, Boehringer Finanzpolitik Pl.39, 44, Calciati CNS 62, BMC 287, SNG ANS 454-469, Weber 1630). Deep green patina, nearly very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Sicily, Syracuse, period of Timoleon, (344-336 B.C.), AE hemilitron, AE 23, (14.12 g), obv. head of Zeus Eleutherios laureate to right, around **IEUS [ELEUQ]ERIOS*, rev. thunderbolt, eagle standing to right in right field, around **SURAKO S[IWN]*, (S.1192, BMC 313, SNG ANS 477-488, Calciati 71, Weber 1653). Dark brown tone, almost a full flan, otherwise good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Sicily, Syracuse, period of Timoleon, (344-336 B.C.), AE 26, (18.34 g), obv. head of Zeus Eleutherios laureate to left, around traces of **IEUS ELEUQERIOS*, rev. free horse prancing to left, around traces of **SURAKOSIWN*, (S.1191, BMC 311-312, SNG ANS 533-541, Weber 1651). Brown patina, extremely fine portrait and very scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $500
Sicily, Syracuse, period of Timoleon, (344-336 B.C.), AE 25, (19.04 g), obv. head of Zeus Eleutherios laureate to left, around traces of **[IEUS ELEUQERIOS]*, rev. free horse prancing to left, **[SURAKOSIWN]*, (S.1191, BMC 311-312, SNG ANS 533-541, Weber 1651). Black patina, nearly extremely fine portrait and very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Sicily, Syracuse, period of Timoleon, (344-336 B.C.), AE 26, (21.29 g), obv. head of Zeus Eleutherios laureate to left, [**IEUS ELEUQERIOS*], rev. free horse prancing to left, [**SURAKOSIWN*], (S.1191, BMC 311-312, SNG ANS 533-541, Weber 1651). Brown patina, Fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
Sicily, Syracuse, reign of Agathokles, (317-285 B.C.), AE 23, (10.17 g), obv. bust of Artemis to right, quiver at shoulder behind, **SWTEIRA*. rev. above and below winged thunderbolt **AGAQOKLEOS / BASILEOS*, (S.1200, BMC 422, McClean 2858, SNG ANS 708ff.). Brown patina, extremely fine/good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $350
Sicily, Syracuse, Hiketas II, (287-278 B.C.), AE litra AE 20, (7.58 g), Struck circa 283-279 B.C., obv. youthful head of Zeus Hellanios to right around **DIOS ELLANIOU*, rev. eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread, around **[SURAK]OSIWN*, (cf.S.1211, CNS Calciati 167, Carroccio, basileus, series 39, SNG ANS 790). Choice Extremely fine, with dark brown patina.
Estimate $140
SOLD $100
Sicily, Syracuse, Kingdom of, Pyrrhos, (278-276 B.C.), AE 24 (11.14 g), obv. youthful head of Herakles to left in lion skin, to left **SURAKOSIWN*, rev. Athena Promachos advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, to right an owl, (S.1213, BMC 498, SNG ANS 850). Even brown patina, good very fine, and very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Sicily, Syracuse, reign of Hieron II, (275-215 B.C.), AE 26, (17.80 g), obv. diademed head of Hieron beardless to left, uncertain (rudder) behind, rev. horseman prancing to right, holding spear couched, beneath **F*, in exergue IEP**WNOS*, (S.1221, SNG Cop. 842, BMC 595, SNG ANS 825-6). Extremely fine/good very fine with attractive chocolate patina.
Estimate $200
SOLD $370
Sicily, Syracuse, reign of Hieron II, (275-215 B.C.), AE 27, (16.66 g), obv. diademed head of Hieron beardless to left, uncertain symbol behind, rev. horseman prancing to right, holding spear couched, beneath AP monogram, in exergue IEP**WNOS*, (S.1221, cf.SNG Fitz. 1417, cf.SNG Cop. 842, cf.SNG ANS 932-3). Dark tone, nearly extremely fine and a rare symbol/monogram combination.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Sicily, Syracuse, reign of Hieron II, (275-215 B.C.), AE 26, (17.80 g), obv. diademed head of Hieron beardless to left, uncertain (plough) behind, rev. horseman prancing to right, holding spear couched, beneath T, in exergue IEP**WNOS*, (S.1221, Calciati 193 [p.359]). Very fine with attractive dark patina.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Sicily, Siculo-Punic, Entella, (c.320-300 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.10 g), obv. wreathed head of Arethusa to left, wearing triple pendant earring and necklace, four dolphins swimming around, rev. horse's head to left, palm tree behind, Punic legend, 'M' below, straight border, (S.6434, Jenkins SNR 267, [same dies], O82/R267, examples in ANS and London). Of roughly executed style, lightly toned, very fine or better, only four known from these dies.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,200
Siculo-Punic, mint of the camp, (c.300-290 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.81 g), obv. head of young Melqart or Herakles wearing lion skin to right, rev. horse's head to left, palm tree behind, Punic legend below, corn ear in left field, border of dots, (S.6436, Jenkins SNR 57, [Series 5b] cf.394 [similar dies). Bright, has been cleaned, otherwise nearly very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $450
Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244) AE 27 (12.98 g), obv. laureate and draped bust right, rev. Asclepius standing facing, head right, leaning on serpent-entwined staff, (S.-. N. Hristova and G. Jekov. The coins of Moesia Inferior I - III c. A.C.: Nikopolis ad Istrum, 8.36.20.9 [same rev. die as illustration]. Good very fine, dark green patina. rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Thrace, Byzantion, silver drachm (Rhodian standard), (387 - mid 4th century B.C.), (3.53 g), obv. bull standing to left on dolphin, **PU*, above, trident before, rev. quadripartite incuse square of "mill-sail" pattern, the surfaces granulated, (S.1581, BMC 14, SNG von Post 54, SNG Stancomb 1, SNG BMC 8-11). Toned, slightly off centred on the obverse, off centred reverse, some marks on bull, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
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Thrace, Olbia, (5th century B.C.), AE dolphin 26x11 mm, (1.92, 1.74, 0.84 g), obv. dolphin, rev. dolphin, (S.1684, SNG BM 368, BMC 19, SNG Morcomb 334, 337, 336). Dark green patina, fair - very fine and scarce, the first illustrated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Thrace, Pantikapaion, (4th century B.C.), AE 21, (7.49 g), obv. head of young Pan or Satyr to left with pointed ear, wreathed with ivy, rev. lion's head to left, sturgeon to left below, around above **P A N*, (S.1701, BMC 22, Weber 2696). Dark tone, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.81 g), Lysimachia mint, issued 297-281 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted circle, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, on throne letters monogram **DI*, before **F*, to left **BASILEWS* to right **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, SNG Berry 398, M.-, Thompson 10 [pl.16, 10]). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,300
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.50 g), Lysimachia mint, issued 297-281 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted circle, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, lion's head inner left, monogram **DO* on throne, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, SNG Berry 398, M.-, Thompson 16 [pl.16, 16]). Toned, some die rust on the obverse, otherewise extremely fine.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $1,500
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.32 g), Lampsacus mint, issued c.297/6-282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, (eye looking upwards), with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, shield at side with Medusa head in centre, **DX* monogram in inner left field, crescent in exergue, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 49, M.399, SNG Cop. 1093, Armenak Hoard 723 [ANS MN 31, p.78]). High relief, of finest style, well centred, otherwise extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $1,600
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.97 g), probably Abydos mint, issued from 282/1-250 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, shield at side with Medusa head in centre, eagle to left in inner left, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, Seyrig, [ANS Centennial] Parion, pl. XLII, B, Boston MFA 839, M.342, Thompson -). Toned, nearly extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,000