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Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 BC), silver tetradrachm (16.83 g), Amphipolis Mint, issued 288/7-282/1 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, caduceus with handle to left, AI monogram outer right (cf.S.6814, Thompson 198, Armenak 914 [ANS MN 31 [p.86, Plate 24], M.107). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,300
Thrace, Kingdom of Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.82 g), Erythrae Mint, issued after 282 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, club in outer field to left, HTD in inner left field, bow in case and monogram **AG* in exergue, in outer right field **BASILEWS* and left field **LUSIMACOU*, (M.413, cf.SNG Cop.1123, cf.S.6814). Good fine/fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $440
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.11 g), Cyzicus Mint, issued well after 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, reversed *PCAR* monogram to left, over a bucranium, club to left in exergue, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson -, Tresors of the Levant Plate 9, Prinje Hoard 5.12 [same dies], Meydancikkale -, M.-, not in Coin Archives. Toned, good very fine and very rare, only one or two known.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,600
Macedon, Akanthos, silver tetrobol, (470-390 B.C.), (2.28 g), obv. forepart of bull kneeling left, looking back, above **P* and swastika, dotted border, rev. shallow quadripartite incuse square granulated recesses, (cf.S.1369, SNG ANS 42, AMNG III/2, 35, pl. VII, 13 corr. (symbol on obv.). Bright, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $300
Passed in
Macedon, Kingdom of, Perdikkas II, (454-413 BC), silver heavy tetrobol (2.29 g), obv. rider wearing petasus at nape, prancing to right, holding two spears in left hand and reigns in right, rev. forepart of lion in incuse square (S.1491, Raymond 215). Light golden tone in fields, very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), AE 18, (5.51 g), Uncertain Macedonian mint (Amphipolis), issued c.325-310 B.C., obv. head of young Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. above B A with dot between , above a bow and quiver, below a club to left, in exerque a small star, (S.6742, Price 379, cf.BMC 378a-c-, specimen in ANS). Delightful green earthen patina, extremely fine, rare type.
Estimate $200
SOLD $190
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.27 g), Colophon Mint, issued 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, spear-head to right, monograms to left, **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 1757, BMC 1757, P.O.(1) 392). Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.41 g), "Colophon" Mint, barbarous issue issued late 4th century 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, A or **D* below throne, crescent to left, **ALEXANDROU* to right (N reversed), (cf.S.6730, Price (1798a), BMC -, P.O.(1) 286). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.26 g), 'Babylon' 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, right leg slightly drawn back, sceptre in right hand, monograms M to left, **LU* under throne **ALEXANDROU* to right, **BASILEWS* in exergue, (cf.S.6730, Price 3693, BMC 3693a-b, SNG Greece II -, SNG Cop. 937, M.1273). Extremely fine, bright with descriptive ticket in a flip
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,300
Macedon, Demetrios I Poliorketes, (306-283 B.C.), silver drachm (4.17 g), Ephesos Mint, struck c.301-295 B.C.), obv. diademed and horned head right, rev. Poseidon Pelagaios standing left, preparing to throw trident, on left arm a chlamys, monogram to left, upward ivy leaf to inner left, to right downwards **DHMHTRIOU*, below across **BA SILEWU*, (S.6766, Newell 57d = Pozzi 967 [same dies], SNG Munich -; SNG Alpha Bank -; SNG Berry -; Boston MFA Supp. 51 (same rev. die), cf.HGC 3.1, 1019). Good very fine - nearly extremely fine, a very rare portrait drachm.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $4,200
Macedon, Kingdom of Demetrios Poliorketes, (294 - Autumn 288 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.63 g), Pella in Macedon Mint, c.289-288 B.C., obv. diademed and horned head of Demetrios to right, rev. Poseidon standing to left, holding trident, right foot on rock, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **DHMHTRIOU*, monogram extreme left KP and plain on right, (cf.S.6764 [?650], Newell Series 6. type 89, cf.143, obverse die LXXVI, reverse die - [not illustrated], Hunter No.6, HGC 3, 1014a [R1]). Bright, slightly porous reverse, very fine/fine and a very rare type.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $800
Macedon, Kingdom of, Demetrios I 'Poliorketes', AE 14, (300- 295 B.C.), (3.62 g), uncertain mint in Caria, obv. head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet, rev. prow of galley right, BA above, monogram below, (Newell Demetrius 20, SNG Cop. 1194, HGC 3.1, 1026b). About very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Macedonia, Roman Protectorate, Republican period, First Meris, (c. 167-149 BC), silver tetradrachm, (16.67 g), obv. diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, bow and quiver over shoulder in centre of Macedonian shield, rev. club within oak wreath, thunderbolt to left (BMC 7, HGC 3 1117). Well centred, attractive golden toning within devices, good very fine/ nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $3,000
Corcyra (Korkyra), period of Roman protectorate, silver didrachm, after 229 - 48 B.C., (4.39 g), obv. head of young Dionysos, to right, wreathed with ivy, rev. Pegasos flying to right, beneath prow and three monograms PK, VA and KP, (cf.S.2027, BMC 355, cf.SNG Cop.200, SNG Evelpides 1931-2 65 [R1]). Toned, about extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $440
Paeonia, Kings of, Patraos (c. 335-315 BC), silver tetradrachm (12.18 g), obv. laureate head of Apollo facing right, rev. horseman in crested helmet charging right, spearing fallen enemy (S.1520, Paeonian Hoard 124-148, SNG ANS 1032, HGC 3.1 148). Reverse struck off centre, light golden hues throughout, extremely fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $650
Thessaly, Pelinna, (c.last quarter 5th century B.C.), silver trihemiobol (1.46 g), obv. Thessalian cavalryman on horse to left, wearing short tunic, holding two long spears, dottted border, rev. Hoplite left, holding two spears and shield, **PE* below AINN right, (S.2165, BMC Thessaly pg. 38, 1; SNG Cop. 185, BCD 514 [Triton XV] [same dies]). Very fine, some encrustation, very rare.
Estimate $400
Passed in
Thessaly, Pharsalus, (425-400 B.C.), silver drachm, (6.02 g), obv. Athena head to right in close fitting helmet, ornamented with wing, TO behind, rev. horseman prancing to right, **FARS around horse, within incuse square, TH in small letters below horse, (cf.S.2191, Lavva 101, cf.BCD 638, HGC 6, 624). Bright, good very fine and rare, minor scratches on the obverse.
Estimate $600
SOLD $1,100
Thessaly, Pherai, Late 4th century B.C., AE Chalkous (2) and dichalkon (2), (15-18 mm, 2.63, 2.78, 3.25 (illustrated), 4.30 g), obv. head of Ennodia to right, rev. head of lion right, spouting water). (S.2207, Rogers 516, BMC 12, BCD Thessaly II 689, 691.1). Fair - very fine, generally worn but all very scarce. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Thessaly, Larissa, (c. 404-370 B.C.), silver drachm, (5.85 g), obv. head of the nymph Larissa three-quarter facing, turned slightly to right, wearing hair band and plain necklace. rev. *LARI* horse with straight legs grazing to left, (cf.S.2124, BCD Thessaly II 225, HGC 4, 430, Lorber, Hoard 38.1-2 [same obverse die, but probably same dies as 38.3, which is not illustrated], cf.Obolos 29, lot 126 same dies). Die-break on cheek, dark patination, otherwise off centred, good very fine, very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $460
Thessaly, Skotussa, (480-400 B.C.), silver drachm, (6.00 g), obv. forepart of horse to right, **PU* below, tiny reversed N to right, rev. grain ear in its husk, placed diagonally within incuse square, **S K O* around, (S.2217 [?500], BCD Thessaly II 730, Boston MFA 929 [same dies], HGC 4, 588). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $500
Thessaly, Pharkadon, (c.440-400 B.C.), silver hemidrachm (2.60 g), obv. Thessalos, nude but for petasos and cloak tied at neck, standing right, holding band across horns of forepart of bull leaping right, rev. forepart of bridled horse right within incuse square, around **F-A-R-K*, (S.2183, BCD Thessaly II 604 [same dies, realised $1000], Pozzi [Boutin] 2840, cf.BMC 1). Very fine, lightly toned, sightly porous, light cleaning marks, rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Illyria, Apollonia, silver drachm, (2.91 g), Xenokles and Chairenos (229-100 B.C), obv. cow standing left, head lowered, calf suckling below, rev. double stellate pattern (cf. S.1878, BMC 24); Ionia, Ephesos, (3rd-2nd century), AE (3.90 g), obv. bee, rev. stag standing before date palm (cf. S.4405, BMC 134). Good fine; fair. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Epeiros, Ambrakia, (c.360-338 B.C.), silver stater, (8,32 g), obv. Pegasos standing to right, A below, rev. helmeted head of Athena to left, head of river god Achelous facing (androcephalous bull), behind, (cf.S.1958, Calciati 88, Cammann (NN&M 53) No.1, Ravel 137 (NN&M 37), McClean 5098, BMC 19 [same dies]). Nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $2,400
Island off Epeiros, Korkyra, (c.400 B.C.), silver stater, (10.42 g), obv. cow standing left, head turned to lick calf that is suckling to right, rev. no symbols or monograms, double stellate pattern within square linear frame, within a linear circle and shallow incuse circle, (S.2004, BMC 66ff, HGC 6, 34). Attractive old dark cabinet toning, slight roughness, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $600
Passed in
Korkyra, Korkyra, (after 229 B.C.), silver hemidrachm or half victoriatus, (1.51 g), obv. Pegasos flying left, rev. head of Aphrodite left, monogram behind neck, (S.2030, SNG Evelpidis 1938-1939, HGC 6, 68 [R1], SNG Lockett 2248). Slightly off centred on reverse, otherwise fine - very fine, rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Akarnania, Anactorium, (c.320-280 B.C.), silver stater, (8.33 g), obv. Pegasos flying to left, AN monogram below, rev. head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet, E**P*I before Athena, flail terminal behind, (cf.S.2250, Calciati 62, SNG Cop.298, cf.BMC 64, HGC 4, 763). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $2,200
Boiotia, Thebes, (379-368 B.C.), Ptoi.. magistrate, silver stater, (12.16 g), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora in incuse concave circle, across field on each side **P*T OI, (cf.S.2398, BCD 522, Hepworth 84 Group C, Myron Hoard 222-245 [Pl.E, 14, same reverse die], BMC 160 corrected p.84, SNG Cop.349, McClean 5609, HGC 4,1331). Toned, very fine, scarce.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,300
Euboia, Chalkis, (c.338-308 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (1.42 g), obv. Hera head to right, hair rolled, rev. eagle flying to right, carrying snake in tallons and beak, below around traces of **CAL*, star to left, (cf.S.2483, Picard Series Emission 28, Lanz BCD Auction Sale 176, HGC 4 1484). Very fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Euboia, Histaia, (3rd century B.C.), silver tetrobol, (1.83 g), obv. head of nymph Histaia to right, wreathed with vine, hair rolled, rev. nymph Histaia seated to right on galley, wing on galley, around **ISTI AIEWN*, to right **SA*, (cf.S.2496, cf.BMC 93, HGC 4 1525). Nearly very fine and a rare variant.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Attica, Aegina, (500-490 B.C.), silver stater, (12.07 g), obv. smoothed shell sea turtle without row of dots down dorsal spine, countermark on back of turtle with a a figure with raised arms, rev. small incuse square, of 'small skew' design with five sunken triangle compartments, (S.1858, Asyut Group III-IV, 'Small skew' cf.548-550, Holloway Group IV, Millbank (ANS MN&N 24 [p.19] CNG Sale 47, [lot 406 this coin]). Off centred reverse and countermark very fine, otherwise good fine and extremely rare for these known countermark.
Estimate $600
SOLD $400