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Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip II, (359-336 B.C.), AE 16, uncertain Macedonian mint, (5.29 g), probably lifetime issue c.345-336 B.C., obv. Apollo head to right with tainia, dotted border, rev. naked youth on horse, above **FILOPPOU*, below mast, (cf.S.6696, cf.SNG ANS 868); Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), AE 17 (6.19 g), uncertain Macedonian mint, issued 336-323 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. bow, quiver and club, above **D*, grape bunch below, **ALEXANDROU* between, (cf.S.6739, Price 284). Attractive green patina, nearly very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
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Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.85 g), Corinth mint, issued c.220 - 215 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* under throne, to left outer field, Athena standing to left with shield and spear, to right **[A]LEXANDROU, (cf.S.6713, Price 703 (p.159, Pl.XXXVIII), BMC 703a-b, M.882, Noe, Sicyon No.60). Well centred, good very fine / nearly extremely fine and very rare late Corinthian issue.
Estimate $800
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Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.48 g), Temnos mint, issued before 188-170 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with no border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, amphora between arching vine in left field, **HDI and **SW* in left field, to right **ALEXANDROU*. (cf.S.6713, Price 1688. BMC 1688a-b, M.959). Well centred, toned, good very fine and an extremely rare issue.
Estimate $800
SOLD $900
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.71 g), Miletus mint, issued c.210 - 190 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, TAN monogram under throne, in left field lion to left, head looking back above MI monogram above NE monogram, to right **ALEXANDROU*. (cf.S.6713, Price -, BMC -, M.-). Well centred, unpublished monograms, good very fine / nearly extremely fine and extremely rare issue.
Estimate $800
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Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.87 g), uncertain mint, issued before 225 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, E in circle in left field, to right **ALEXANDROU*. (cf.S.6713, Price -, BMC -, M.-). Well centred, unpublished monogram, good very fine and an extremely rare issue.
Estimate $800
SOLD $600
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.03 g), Sardes mint, issued 334-323 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, monogram torch to left, traces **ALEXANDROU* to right, monogram below throne, (cf.S.6730, Price 2566, BMC -, M.86, Thompson, 'Sardes 120'). Toned, small flan, nearly very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.14 g), Colophon mint, issued c.323-319 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 to left, spear-head in outer right area **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 1759, BMC 1759a-f, M.317, SNG Cop. 950); Euboia, Histiaia, (mid 4th century B.C.), silver tetrobol, (0.68, 1.80 g), obv. nymph Histiaia head to right wreathed with vine leaves, hair rolled, rev. nymph Histiaia seated to right on galley with stylis, (cf.S.2495); Athens, modern copy (8.06 g) of new style tetradrachm. Fine, last as struck. (4)
Estimate $120
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Macedon, Kingdom of Philip III, (323-316 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.15 g), Abydos mint, issued 323-317 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right with lion skin, rev. Zeus seated to left, eagle in outstretched hand, sun over horseleg to left in field, **MO* monogram under throne, to right **FILIPPOU*, dotted border, (cf.S.6751, cf.Price P18, BMC -, M.-). Well centred, extremely fine and an unpublished variety.
Estimate $600
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Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip III, (323-316 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.14 g), Abydus mint, issued c.323-317 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, corn-ear in left field, **FILIPPOU* to right, AP monogram under throne, (cf.S.6751, Price P24, BMC P24, M.P76). Toned, fine/nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Macedon, Kingdom of, Demetrios Poliorketes, (294 - Autumn 288 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.97 g), Pella mint, c.290-289 B.C., obv. diademed and horned head of Demetrios to right, rev. Poseidon standing to left, holding trident, right foot on rock, on right, **BASILEWS*, on left side **DHMHTRIOU*, to left monogram of E reversed, P & K, to right, A,T monogram, dotted border, (cf.S.6764, Newell Series V, 86 (p.93, cf.Pl.VIII, 1 [rev. die 141 {This die}, 2 for type but Plate VII, 16 [same obverse die LXX, same reverse die as 141], cf.Gabler AMNG 11 [p.182, Pl.XXXIII, 3]). Extremely rare, only known example from these dies, a few minor surface marks, otherwise very fine or better.
Estimate $900
SOLD $750
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (c.mid - late 1st century B.C.), silver stater or double victoriatus, (22mm, 6.10 g). Italos and Diokles, magistrates, obv. head of Zeus right, wearing laurel wreath, **ITALOU* to left, rev. **QESSA LWN** to left and right, Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear held in her right hand, shield on her left arm, **ITA-LOS* above spear, NI in inner right field, **DIOKLHS* in exergue, (cf.S.2233. McClean 4802-4 var. [these magistrates, names engraved differently], BCD 876.1 [Triton XV]). Bright, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
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Thessaly, Thessalian League, (c.196-mid 1st century B.C.), silver stater or double victoriatus, (5.30 g), Larissa mint, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **QESSAA LWN*, above across **[KE]F AL[OS]*, below **QEMISTO[..], (cf.S.2232, BMC 12). Porous surface, blue and gold patina, short on flan, otherwise fine - very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Lokris, Lokris Opuntia, (350s B.C.), silver stater, (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 $1,200
SOLD $1,100
Lokris, Lokris Opuntia, (338-316 B.C.), silver triobol, (2.40 g), obv. Persephone wreathed head to right wearing single pendant earring and necklace, rev. Ajax son of Oileus, advancing right, with sword and shield decorated with a serpent, broken spear at feet, **UPO* monogram between legs, around **LOKRON*, trophy to right, (S.2330, BCD 103 [NAC Auction 55], SNG Cop 60). Fine and rare.
Estimate $70
SOLD $90
Euboia, Chalkis, (338-303 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.62 g), obv. head of Hera to right, with hair rolled, rev. eagle flying to right carrying snake in talons and beak, monogram of Z and H, (cf.S.2482, Picard Emission 8 [p.33-37, Pl.VI-VIII], Lanz BCD Sale Catalogue 111, [lot 137-139]). Very fine
Estimate $170
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Boiotia, Thebes, (426-395 B.C.), silver stater, (11.96 g), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. bearded head of Dionysos to right wreathed with ivy, **[Q E]* either side, (S.2383, SNG Fitz. 2912-3, McClean 5578, Weber 3255-6, Pozzi 1422, SNG Cop. 282-4). Good fine/fine and a very scarce type.
Estimate $350
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Boiotia, Thebes, (425-395 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 $600
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Boiotia, Thebes, (363-338 B.C.), magistrate Kal(l)i.., silver stater, (12.29 g), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora in concave field, with letters **KA LLI* either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series D3, No.63, BMC 151, McClean 5603, Weber 3280, SNG Cop. 340, SNG Fitz. 2950). Lightly toned, off centred obverse, nearly extremely fine/good very fine and a scarce type.
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
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 $600
SOLD $500
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.14 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, test mark on reverse, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
Attica, Athens, (393-300 B.C., but c. 350-300 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.11 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.2537, cf.Kroll 15, BMC 144, Kraay (Coins of Ancient Athens) Pl. IV, 5, SNG Cop. 65). Nice grey tone, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $700
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Attica, Athens, (166-57 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.66 g), issued 153-152 B.C., (Thompson date) but probably 121-120 B.C. (revised chronology), by Karaichos, Ergokles and Kalliphon, and Dioph-, magistrates, obv. head of Athena Parthenos to right wearing triple-crested Athenian helmet, ornamented with Pegasus, within dotted border, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, on prostrate amphora, I on amphora, legend across **A QE*, to left **KA RIAC/ERGO/KLE/DIOF*, below to right a prow, below trace of ME, all within wreath, (cf.S.2555, cf.Thompson 736d (same obverse die), SNG Lockett 1927). Slightly off centred, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $900
Attica, Athens, (c.400 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.96 g), probably an Eastern copy, obv. crude Archaic style head of Athena to right wearing Attic helmet, rev. owl standing to right, head facing with broad neck, to left olive spray, to right traces of **AQE*, all in incuse square, (S.2527, BMC 74). Worn, porous fields, very good, cut on obverse across cheek.
Estimate $150
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Attica, Islands off, Aegina (Aigina), (c.525-480 B.C.), silver stater (19mm, 12.10 g), obv.Sea turtle, head in profile, with thin collar and row of dots down its back, rev. Incuse square with mill-sail pattern, (S.1851, Meadows, Aegina, Group IIb, Milbank pl I, 11, Asyut Group IVa, No.441, HGC 6, 429, SNG Cop.501, Dewing 1657, Rosen 216). Nearly very fine, scarce with collectors ticket.
Estimate $400
SOLD $270
Peloponnesos, Arkadian League, Megalopolis, (320's-c.275 B.C.), silver triobol or hemi-drachm, (2.41 g), obv. laureate head of Zeus to left, no I behind visible, rev. naked Pan seated left, on rock holding lagobolon, to left monogram AP, to right I, (cf.S.2687, BCD 1523 [p.364], Dengate [MN 13] Group I, Period I, Issue 2, [p.61-3], BMC 52-53 [p.174], Weber 4266, SNG Cop.192 [Pl.4], Hunterian MacDonald 7 [p.157], McClean 6938, SNG Fitz. 3852). Good fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
Peloponnesos, Sikyonia, Sikyon, (issued late 330's B.C.), silver stater, (11.88 g), obv. Chimaera walking to left, **SE* below, wreath above, rev. dove flying to left, I before, all within wreath, (cf.S.2763, BCD 219 [LHS 96], BMC 56 (p.40), cf.SNG Cop.48, SNG Delepierre 1944). Lightly toned, very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $550
Peloponnesos, Sikyonia, Sikyon, (c.330-270 B.C.), AE 14 or Chalkos, (1.81 g), obv. dove flying to left, rev. **S* in olive wreath tied above, (cf.S.2781, Warren Group 4a.2, BCD 304.2); another similar AE 13, (1.38 g), rev. similar with olive wreath tied to left, (Warren group 4a.4, BCD 304.4). Second with even apple green patina, good fine - very fine, both rare. (2)
Estimate $150
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Peloponnesos, Argolis, Argos, silver hemidrachm, or Attic triobol, (after 320's-270's B.C.), (2.62 g), obv. forepart of wolf at bay to left, rev. A with A and P either side at top with crescent below all within shallow incuse square, (cf.Sear 2794, BCD 1094 [p.269, LHS 96], BMC 60 [p.141], SNG Cop. 29 [Pl.1], Mycenae Pl.9, 19). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $140
SOLD $90
Peloponnesos, Elis, Olympia, (368 B.C.), 103rd Olympiad, silver hemidrachm, (2.61 g), obv. Head of Hera to r., wearing a narrow stephane bearing the letters [HPA] and pendant earring, [F A] to l. and r. of neck, rev. standing facing eagle with open wings to l., head to r. (cf.Sear 2890, BCD 115 [p.52 LEU 90, May 10, 2004 same dies], Seltman Pl.XII, 26, Weber 4078 [same dies], BMC 92 variety). Nearly fine/fine and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Pontus or Bosporos, uncertain area (Amisos?), c.130-100 B.C., AE 25, (20.29 g), obv. male head to left wearing leather cap, with clear countermarks of a helmet, gorgoneion and thunderbolt, rev. star of eight rays with central dot, or sun burst, (cf.SNG BMC (Black Sea) 972-5, SNG Stancomb 649, SNG Cop. 232 var. Waddington Rec. Pl.M 10-15, Laffaille 409 var., Freedman Collection 402 [Triton V, 402], S.-). Nearly fine, countermarks fine - very fine and rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80