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Akarnania, Anaktorion (Colony of Corinth), (c.350-300 B.C.), silver stater, (8.04 g), obv. Pegasos flying to left, AN monogram below, rev. head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet, **KLE* before, AN monogram and bucranium with fillets behind, (cf.S.2250, Calciati 71, SNG Cop. 293, BMC 49-53 [p.119]). Bright, Fine/very fine and rare, struck from a rusty obverse die.
Estimate $300
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Akarnania, Leucas (Colony of Corinth), (350-300 B.C.), silver stater, (7.98 g), obv. Pegasos with pointed wing flying to left, **L* below, rev. head of Athena to left in Corinthian helmet over a leather cap, with stylis (mast and yard arm) and **L behind head, (cf.S.2282, Calciati 133 [p.428], cf.BMC 97-102, cf.SNG Cop.357). Fine /nearly very fine and very scarce variant, porous fields from cleaning.
Estimate $250
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Lokris, Lokris Opuntia, silver stater, (350s B.C.), (11.82 g), obv. Persephone corn wreathed head to left, rev. Ajax son of Oileus, advancing right, with sword and shield decorated with a griffin, broken spear and javelin on ground below, around **OPONTIW[N] (S.2328, BCD 61, SNG Cop. 43). Lightly toned, slightly off centred on the reverse, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,100
Boiotia, Thebes, (425-400 B.C.), silver stater, (12.16 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 $600
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Boiotia, Thebes, (382-363 B.C.), silver stater, Arka.. Magistrate, (12.21 g), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora, in concave field, with two ivy leaves above, across letters AP KA either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series D4, No.14 [in list], BCD 537 [p.100, Triton IX], Head, Boeotia p.64, Weber 3271 [(p.309, Pl.123]), Traite III, 267 [Pl.CCI, 13], BMC 117-9 [p.81], SNG Delepierre 1299 [Pl.34]), Good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $500
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Boiotia, Thebes, (378-338 B.C.), silver stater, (12.18 g), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora, with letters **KA BI* either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series D1, No.61, BMC 150, McClean 5601, Weber 3279, SNG Cop. 339). Off centred obverse, nearly extremely fine and a very scarce type.
Estimate $400
SOLD $320
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.10 g), issue 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). Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,100
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.12 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, tight flan, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $900
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Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.04 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, tight flan, nearly extremely fine/very fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $440
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.02 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, tight flan, nearly extremely fine/very fine.
Estimate $650
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Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.12 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $470
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.01 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, good very fine/very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $500
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.02 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, nearly extremely fine/good very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $420
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.05 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, very fine.
Estimate $550
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Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.02 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, some hoard patination, good very fine.
Estimate $550
SOLD $450
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.03 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $550
SOLD $470
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.01 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $550
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Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.05 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, some hoard patination, good very fine.
Estimate $550
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Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.97 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, hoard patination, good very fine.
Estimate $550
SOLD $600
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.07 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.02 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, tight flan, very fine, mark on cheek.
Estimate $500
SOLD $350
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.02 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $350
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.06 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $420
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.03 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, very fine.
Estimate $500
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Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.06 g), issue 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, 6, SNG Cop. 31). Toned, very fine, cut across face of owl.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Attica, Athens, probably an Egyptian or Eastern copy of the Athenian silver tetradrachm, (15.37 g), 4th century 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, **AQ[E]*, all in incuse square, (cf.S.2526, cf.BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII, cf.Svoronos Pl.16, 22, cf.SNG Cop.33-40). Light in weight, possibly a plated issue, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $160
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Attica, Athens, (c.264-267 A.D.), AE 21, (5.19 g), obv. helmeted head of Athena to right, rev. **AQH NA IWN* around, garlanded bucranium with fillet between horns, hanging down at sides, (S.4856, Kroll, Athenian Agora Period VC 401, Sv, Pl. 99, No.26, [same dies]); Egypt, Alexandria, Aurelian and Vabalathus, (A.D. 270-275), billon tetradrachm, year 2 and 5 = A.D. 271-272, (7.39 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Aurelian to right, L B across, around traces of A K **L DOM AURHL*IANOC CEB, rev. L**E* across, diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Vabalathus to right, around traces of I A C OVABA**LLAOQ*C A**Q*HNV, (cf.S.4757, BMC 2387, Milne 4336, Koln 3061). Surface oxidation, weak in places, otherwise nearly very fine, and scarce for the first coin; second coin fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $120
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Attica, Aegina, (510-500 B.C.), silver stater, (12.24 g), obv. segmented shell of sea turtle with scalloped shell or segmented carapace known as 'Proto-tortoise' type, with uncertain countermark in centre, rev. 'Rough incuse developed early Union Jack pattern', (cf.S.1849, Asyut Group V 'proto-tortoise with trefoil collar', cf.509-513, Millbank (NN&M No.24) Plate 1, 12, page 25, BMC 3 [p.11], Selinus Hoard Nos. 123-124). Oblong shape, nearly very fine/very fine and very rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $280
Attica, Aegina, (445-431 B.C.), silver stater, (12.34 g), obv. land tortoise with segmented shell, dolphin countermarked on obverse, rev. incuse square of large "skew" design, (S.2600, BMC 149, SNG Delepierre 1774ff, SNG Cop. 516-7). Grey tone, with golden highlights, well centred flan, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,300
Peloponnesos, Arkadian League, Megalopolis, (320's-c.275 B.C.), silver triobol or hemi-drachm, (2.37 g), obv. laureate head of Zeus to left, I absent, rev. naked Pan seated left, on rock holding lagobolon, to left monogram AP, to right HP monogram, (cf.S.2687, BCD 1527.2 (p.365), Dengate [MN 13] Group I, Period I, Issue 5, [p.63], Weber 4265, SNG Cop.193 [Pl.4]). Very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $140
SOLD $100