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Thessaly, Larissa, (400-360 B.C.), silver drachm (5.75 g), obv. naked youth restraining bull to left with dotted border, rev. horse prancing to right with long rein hanging, **LARI above, **S AIA below, within incuse square, (S.2111, BCD 360.1 [Triton XV] for reverse, Herrmann group IIIH, Pl.III, 19, SNG Cop.110). Well centred, otherwise nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $360
Thessaly, Larissa (under Macedonian domination), (365-356 B.C.), silver drachm, (5.86 g), obv. facing head of nymph Larissa three-quarter to left, hair in ampyx, rev. horse grazing to left, plant below, above **LARIS*, in exergue **AIWN*, (S.2120, Lorber, Hoard, Phase L-I, 17-21, BCD Thessaly I -, BCD Thessaly II 288, HGC 4, 452). Good very fine with attractive grey tone, minor roughness on the reverse.
Estimate $500
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Thessaly, Larissa (under Macedonian domination), (370-360's B.C.), silver drachm, (6.22 g), obv. facing head of nymph Larissa three-quarter to left, rev. horse and foal standing to right, above **SAIWN*, in exergue **LARI*, (S.2122, SNG Cop. 124, BMC 64 [p.30], Herrmann Group VIIC, Pl.VI, 4-6 [similar dies], Lorber [SNR 2000] No.7-16 [Pl.I, similar dies], BCD [Triton XV] lot 295 [similar dies and realised $2750 +15% US). Attractive bright tone, extremely fine with original mint bloom and very rare, and a charming reverse type.
Estimate $800
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Thessaly, Larissa (under Macedonian domination), (350-325 B.C.), silver drachm, (5.79 g), obv, facing head three-quarter to right of nymph Larissa with spread hair, rev. horse grazing to right, above **LA[PI], plain exergue, (S.2123, Lorber, head type 19b, No.52.1[a], [same dies], McClean 4615, cf.BCD 380.13). Good very fine, rare variant.
Estimate $400
Passed in
Thessaly, Larissa, silver drachm, 400-350 B.C., (5.99 g), BCD dates early - mid 4th century, obv. Nymph Larissa three quarters facing to left of good style, wearing plain necklace, dotted border, rev. Horse to right, feeding on solid exergue line and ethnic rather awkwardly engraved, **LARIS* above. Large flan with striking cracks, (BCD 267 ([This Coin] CNG Triton XV), cf.Herrmann ZfN (1925) -, C.Lorber (Florilegium Numismaticum, studies. U. Westermark), Group 7, head 27, No. 89,1 (same dies as illustrated), CNG e-sale 283 (25 July, 2012), (lot 61, This Coin), cf.S.2124). Large flan with striking cracks, extremely fine, extremely rare and noted by BCD as having nice detail.
Estimate $900
SOLD $900
Thessaly, Larissa (under Macedonian domination), (350-340 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.38 g), obv. facing head of nymph Larissa three-quarter to left, rev. horse grazing to right, above **LARIS*, in exergue **AIWN*, (cf.S.2127, cf.SNG Cop. 232, BCD Thessaly II 331-3, Herrmann Group pl.V, 17, BMC 66). Attractively toned, nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $420
Thessaly, Pharkadon, (480-450 B.C.), silver hemidrachm (2.85 g), obv. naked Thessalian youth, restraining forepart of unruly bull to right, within dotted border, rev. forepart of bridled horse prancing to right within incuse square, around **F A R K A D O*, (S.2182, BMC 1-2 [Pl.IX, 1], SNG Cop.209). Toned, good fine/very fine and rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver stater or double victoriatus, (6.24 g), Larissa mint, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, behind traces of uncertain monogram, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **QESSA LWN*, above across **A RIS*, either side of figure **TO/S - KL/H*, (cf.S.2232, McClean 4852, cf.SNG Cop. 281), Bright, very fine/nearly extremely fine, a rare variant.
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (c.196-mid 1st century B.C.), silver double victoriatus, (6.24 g), Larissa mint, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, behind EP, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **QESSA LWN*, above, across and between figure **PAUSA NIAS, DI-O/D-W/R-OS*, (cf.S.2232, McClean 4938 [p.240, cf.Pl.179,13]). Bright, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Thessaly, Koinon of Thessaly, Provincial Imperial Coinage, Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14. AE diassarions (9.14 and 8.10 g), Megalokles, strategos, and Arist..., Tamias(?), obv. laureate head right, rev. Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear, shield arm, monogram in right field, (cf.S.34, Burrer Em. 2, Series 2, RPC I 1428, Rogers 67, BCD Thessaly II 917); assarion, (4.59 g), issue of Sosandros and Megalokles, obv. bare head of Augustus right, traces of legend, rev. Athena Itonia hurling spear to right, (cf.S.34, Rogers -, Burrer 39 [obv.9, rev.36], RPC 1426, BCD Nomos 4, 1396). Toned, fine - nearly very fine and rare. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Thessaly, Koinon of Thessaly, Provincial Imperial Coinage, Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14. AE diassarion (8.32 g), Megalokles, strategos, and Arist..., Tamias(?), obv. laureate head right, rev. Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear, shield arm, monogram in right field, (cf.S.34, Burrer Em. 2, Series 2, RPC I 1428, Rogers 67, BCD Thessaly II 917). Nearly very fine/fine and rare.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Thessaly, Koinon of Thessaly, Provincial Imperial Coinage, Domitian, AE 19, assarion, (7.22 g), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, legend around, rev. draped bust of Domitia, legend around, (S.891, Rogers 88, Burrer Emission 1 series 1, RPC 277, BCD Nomos 4, 1407); Hadrian, (117-138 A.D.), AE 21, assarion, (4.03 g), Nikomachos Strategos, issued 123-125, obv. laureate and draped bust of Hadrian to right, traces **ADR*IANON KAICAPA **QE*CCA**LOI* around, rev. Athena Itonia standing to right with spear and shield, monogram for Strategos OX NIK OMAXOY around, (S.1127, Rogers 90, Burrer Emission 1, BCD Triton XV 952, BMC 77). Fine - good fine, very scarce. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Boiotia, Thebes, (425-400 B.C.), silver stater, (11.98 g), obv. Boiotian shield, club across upper half, rev. amphora, with letters **Q E* either side, (S.2384, BCD Triton IX Sale lot 388 [similar dies], SNG Berry 595, BMC 72, [p.76, Pl.XIII]). Off centred obverse, otherwise good very fine and a rare type.
Estimate $600
SOLD $420
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). Very fine/fine and a very scarce type.
Estimate $500
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Boiotia, Thebes, (363-338 B.C.), magistrate Theot[i].., silver stater, (12.25 g), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora in concave field, with letters **QE OG* either side, caduceus above, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series B1, No.58, BCD 503 (p.96, Triton IX), Traite III 267, Pozzi 1441 [This Coin, Pl.XLVI], BMC 145 (p.83), McClean 5600, SNG Cop 338). Nearly extremely fine/very fine and a very scarce type.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,000
Boiotia, Thebes, (382-363 B.C.), silver stater, Kalli.. Magistrate, (12.00 g), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora, in concave field, with two ivy leaves above, across letters KA LLI either side, (cf.S.2398, BCD 555, Cop 340-1), Toned, very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $540
Boiotia, Boiotian League, Federal Coinage, probably struck at Thebes, (395-340 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.46 g), obv. Boeotian shield, rev. amphora with letter B OI on either side, above a club, all within an incuse square, (cf.S.2396, BCD Boiotia 32, Head 'Boeotia' p.54, HGC 4 1165 SNG Cop. 170-1). Toned, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Euboia, Histiaia, (3rd-2nd century B.C.), silver tetrobol, (2.30 g), obv. head of nymph Histaia to right, wreathed with vine, hair rolled, rev. nymph Histaia seated to right on stern of galley, trident head and TI below, around **[IS TIA]EWN*, (cf.S.2496, BCD Euboia 382, SNG Cop 318). Bright, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.12 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.2526, BMC 62). Attractive tone, extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $1,500
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.16 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, Agora 8b). Lightly toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,100
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.98 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). Attractively toned, good portrait with old scratch on cheek, good very fine or better.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $850
Attica, Athens, (300-262 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.16 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). Good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $440
Attica, Athens, (300-262 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.05 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). Lightly toned, good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $240
Attica, Athens, (166-57 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.62 g), issued 168-7 B.C., (Thompson date) but probably 136-5 B.C. (revised chronology), 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, **G* on amphora, legend across **A QE, to left HPA to right across API **STOF/ DHMH*, club, lion's skin and bow in case, below **GL*, all within wreath, (cf.S.2555, Thompson 332a [same obverse die, new reverse dies]). Slightly off centre reverse, otherwise good very fine and rare (unpublished dies).
Estimate $900
SOLD $1,900
Attica, Athens, (166-57 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.40 g), issued 124-123 B.C., by Mikon, Erykleides and Aristos 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, uncertain letter on amphora and below, legend across **A QE*, to left **MIK-IWN/EYP-YKLE/ARI/STO*, to righ the Dioscuri standing holding sceptre and patera, all within wreath, (cf.S.2555, Thompson 477b-c, cf.BMC 393, SNG Cop 265, SNG Munich 198). Toned, good fine and rare.
Estimate $200
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Attica, Aegina, (490-480 B.C.), silver stater, (12.03 g), obv. smoothed shell sea turtle without row of dots down dorsal spine, rev. 'proto-skew', [one or more lines wedge shaped], (S.1857, Asyut Group VIc 'late thin collar', cf.533-540, SNG Delepierre 1681). Toned, nearly very fine, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $290
Attica, Aegina, (c.445-431 B.C.), silver stater, (12.35 g), obv. land tortoise with large square segmented shell, rev. incuse square of large "skew" design, (S.2600, BMC 149, SNG Delepierre 1781ff.). Toned, well centred with countermark on back, very fine or better, with sharp head and flippers, rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $980
Corinthia, Corinth, (345-307 B.C.), silver stater, (8.28 g), obv. Pegasos flying to left, Q below, rev. head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet, below **D* I either side, Aegis with Gorgon head behind, A to left, P to right, (cf.S.2631, Calciati 427, Ravel 1009, SNG Cop. 71). some pitting on reverse below Athena's head, otherwise good very fine and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $300
SOLD $260
Corinthia, Corinth, (350-306 B.C.), silver stater, (8.38 g), obv. Pegasos flying to left, Q below, rev. head of Athena to left, wearing laureate Corinthian helmet, plough to left behind, (cf.S.2626, Ravel 1022b, BMC 250-2, SNG Cop. 69-70, Calciati 441/1). Weak in places otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $260
Corinthia, Corinth, (c.350-300 B.C.), silver drachm (2.84 g), obv. Pegasos flying to left, rev. head of Aphrodite to left, wearing sakkos, **S* before neck, I behind, (S.3634, cf.BCD Corinth 169 var. (monogram); SNG Cop.127). Toned, very fine or better and attractive.
Estimate $100
SOLD $240