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Spain, Osca, (204-154 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.60 grams), obv. bearded head to right, Iberian letters behind, rev. horseman galloping to right, holding couched spear, below Iberian legend, (S.28, SNG Cop. 324, Heiss Pl.13,1). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $30
Italy, Apulia, Canusium, (c.300 B.C.), silver fractional obol, (0.25 grams), obv. amphora between cornucopiae and rev. lyre, K to left A to right, (S.325, BMC 2, SNG Cop. 642, SNG ANS 691). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $330
SOLD $130
Italy, Campania, Neapolis (Naples), (c.340-240 B.C.), silver stater or didrachm, (7.40 grams), obv. head of nymph to right, pileus behind, rev. bull walking to right, crowned by Nike flying right above, below monogram of TL(Lamba)D(Delta)O, below exergue [NEOP]OLITW[N], (cf.S.308, Sambon 449c, SNG ANS 323 [same obv. die]). Nearly full flan, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Italy, Campania, Neapolis (Naples), (c.340-240 B.C.), silver stater or didrachm, (7.44 grams), obv. head of nymph to right, Artemis holding long torches behind, APT[EMI] before, rev. bull walking to right, crowned by Nike flying right above, below monogram of **MT, below exergue **NEOPOLITW[N], (cf.S.307, Sambon 462, SNG ANS 344 [same dies], SNG Ash. 108 [same dies]). Toned, off centred on the reverse, otherwise very fine and a scarce symbol.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Italy, Campania, Neapolis (Naples), (c.340-240 B.C.), silver stater or didrachm, (6.93 grams), obv. head of nymph to right, Thessalian helmet behind, **ARTEMI, rev. bull walking to right, crowned by Nike flying right above, below monogram of **QE, below exergue [NEOPOLITWN], (cf.S.307, Sambon -, SNG Cop. 416 [same dies], Weber 334 [p.72, Pl.18]). Off centred on the reverse, otherwise nearly very fine and a rare symbol.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Italy, Campania, Neapolis (Naples), (c.340-240 B.C.), silver stater or didrachm, (7.275 grams), obv. head of nymph to right, X behind, rev. bull walking to right, crowned by Nike flying right above, below EVX (GREEK), below exergue [N]EOPOL[ITWN], (cf.S.300, Sambon 477, SNG ANS 370 [same or similar dies]). Large flan and slightly off centred on reverse, otherwise nearly very fine/very fine, scarce with attractive red/blue tone.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Italy, Campania, Neapolis (Naples), (c.340-240 B.C.), silver stater or didrachm, (7.435 grams), obv. head of nymph to right, astragalus behind, monogram before **EW, rev. bull walking to right, crowned by Nike flying right above, below monogram of NY, below exergue [NE]OPOLITWN, (cf.S.307, Sambon 478, SNG ANS 374 [same dies], SNG Ash. 117-8 [same dies]). Off centred on the reverse, otherwise good fine and a scarce symbol.
Estimate $220
SOLD $160
Italy, Calabria, Taras, (c.480-470 B.C.), silver stater, (8.03 grams), obv. Taras seated to right on dolphin holding cuttlefish, **TARAS* retrograde below, obv. hippocamp to left, cockle-shell below, above **TAPAS* retrograde, (cf.S.224, Vl.115, SNG lockett 121 [this coin]). Toned, very fine, and very rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $0
Italy, Calabria, Taras, (380-345 B.C.), silver stater, (7.83 grams), obv. helmeted warrior in close fitting thorax and holding short sword and shield on horse galloping to left, below **D*, rev. Taras astride a dolphin to left, holding a cantharos, waves, small dolphin and E below, **TAPAS* on right, (cf.S.337, Vl.-, Cote 135). Very fine, of finest style.
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
Italy, Calabria, Taras, (334-330 B.C.), silver stater, (8.0 grams), obv. naked horseman at full gallop on horse to right, holding javelins and shield, below **ADI*, rev. Taras astride a dolphin to left, holding a shield with hippocamp and a trident on right shoulder, below a purple shell, to left **FI*, to right **[TA]PAS, (cf.S.342, Vl.596, SNG ANS 992). Good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
Italy, Calabria, Taras, (c.285 B.C.), gold hemistater, (4.28 grams), obv. head of young Herakles to right, wearing lion's skin, rev. Taras galloping to right in a biga, holding trident, in field above **EWK, below in exergue very weakly struck **TAPANTNWN*, (cf.S.362, Vl.29, Evans Period VI, P4). Attractive very fine, of fine style.
Estimate $2,600
SOLD $0
Italy, Calabria, Taras, (281-272 B.C.), silver stater, (7.74 grams), obv. warrior dismounting with shield from galloping horse, below weakly struck NIK**WTTAS* EY in right field, rev Taras astride a dolphin to right, holding a javelin, hippocamp below, TAPAS above, IOP to left, (cf.S.364, Vl.700, SNG ANS 1075). Worn dies, good very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Italy, Calabria, Taras, (272-235 B.C.), silver stater, (6.38 grams), obv. helmeted warrior in close fitting thorax and holding short javelin and shield on horse galloping to right, below traces of **APOL LWNIOS in two lines, **DI behind, rev. Taras astride a dolphin to left, holding a trident over shoulder, with Nike holding wreath flying on left to right, **TAP[AS] on right, waves below but off flan, (cf.S.375, Vl.896, SNG ANS 1214). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $220
SOLD $150
Italy, Lucania, Heracleia, (370-281 B.C.), silver didrachm or stater, (7.65 grams), obv. head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet ornamented with Skylla, HPAKLHIWN on right but weak, rev. Herakles naked standing facing holding club and bow, lion skin over left arm, to left a vase over **AYA, to right [HPAK]LHIWN, (S.391, BMC 33-34, SNG ANS 73 similar dies). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $190
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, (c.400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (7.6 grams), obv. head of female to right, wearing band, rev. corn ear, ME to right, stalk to left, A above T below, (cf.S.406, Noe [NN&M 47, 1984] 413, SNG ANS 322 [same dies]). Good fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, (c.400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (7.7 grams), obv. head of female to right, wearing band, all enclosed within wreath, rev. corn ear, ME to right, stalk to left, (cf.S.406, Noe [NN&M 47, 1984] 416, Naville 5, No.450, 451 same dies). Good fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, (c.400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (7.6 grams), obv. head of female to left, the hair tied into a spendone, rev. corn ear, META to right, stalk to right, (cf.S.407, Noe [NN&M 47, 1984] 431 [same dies]). Good fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, (c.400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (7.4 grams), obv. head of female (Kore) to right, the hair is held by a figured sphendone, rev. corn ear, META to left and right, (cf.S.409, Noe [NN&M 47, 1984] 447, SNG ANS 340 [same dies]). Light porosity on the reverse, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $220
SOLD $160
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, (c.400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (7.5 grams), obv. head of Apollo to right, rev. corn ear, [META] to left, (cf.S.410 [£550], Noe 461, SNG Lockett 393, SNG ANS 349 (same dies). Off centred on the obverse, otherwise good fine and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, (c.400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (7.6 grams), obv. head of Apollo to right, laureate, with **[APOL] on neck base, rev. corn ear, MET[A] to right, stalk to left with owl alighting, (cf.S.410, Noe [NN&M 47, 1984] 464, SNG ANS 352 [same dies]). Good fine/fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, (c.400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (7.5 grams), obv. head of female to right, the hair is held bound by a net, rev. corn ear, **META[P] to left, stalk to right, pear above stalk, (cf.S.409, Noe [NN&M 47, 1984] 491, SNG ANS 370 [same dies]). Off centred on the obverse, otherwise nearly very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $180
SOLD $0
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, (c.400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (7.4 grams), obv. head of female to right, the hair is held bound by a sphendone or sakkos, rev. corn ear, **METAP to left, stalk to right, **LU above stalk, (cf.S.409, Noe [NN&M 47, 1984] 497, SNG Cop. 1203 [same dies]). Nearly very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, (c.400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (7.5 grams), obv. head of female to right, the hair is held bound by a sphendone or sakkos, rev. corn ear, [META] to left, stalk to left, conical helmet above stalk, (cf.S.409, Noe [NN&M 47, 1984] 513, SNG ANS 383 [same dies]). Good fine and very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, (c.400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (7.55 grams), obv. head of female to right, the hair is held bound by a sphendone or sakkos, rev. corn ear, META to left, stalk to right, [K reversed above stalk], (cf.S.409, Noe [NN&M 47, 1984] 514, SNG ANS 384 [same dies]). Very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $260
SOLD $0
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, (c.400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (7.6 grams), obv. head of female to left, the hair is held bound by a net, rev. corn ear, **[M]ETAP to left, stalk to right, ivy leaf above stalk, (cf.S.409, Noe [NN&M 47, 1984] 522, SNG ANS 389 [same dies]). Nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, (c.400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (7.8 grams), obv. head of female to left, the hair is held bound by a net, rev. corn ear, **METAPONTIN[WN] to left, stalk to right, ivy leaf above stalk, (cf.S.409, Noe [NN&M 47, 1984] 524, SNG ANS 391 [same dies]). Nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, (c.335-330 B.C.), silver stater, (7.6 grams), obv. bearded Corinthian helmeted head of Leukippos to right, lion head behind, rev. ear of corn, to right META, to left club erect over leaf, [A]MI below, (S.415, Johnston [NN&M 164] Class B.2, cf.SNG Ash.728). Small dumpy flan, obverse porosity, otherwise fine/nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, (c.335-330 B.C.), silver stater or didrachm, (7.8 grams), obv. bearded Corinthian helmeted head of Leukippos to right, behind dog seated to left paw raised, trace of monogram under chin, rev. ear of corn, to left MET[A], to right bird with open wings, A[MI] below, (cf.S.415, Johnston [NN&M 164] Class B, 3.18, cf.SNG Oxford 737). Nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
Italy, Lucania, Sybaris, (c.530-510 B.C.), silver stater, (7.89 grams), obv. bull standing to left, looking back, YM above, rev. bull standing to right, looking back, but incuse, and no legend, (cf.S.245, SNG Cop. 1390). Good Fine and scarce.
Estimate $750
SOLD $660
Italy, Lucania, Thurium (Thourioi), (350-300 B.C.), silver stater, (7.7 grams), obv. head of Athena to right wearing crested Athenian helmet, ornamented with figure of Scylla, rev. bull butting to right, **YOURIWN above, tunny fish in exergue, with plain exergual line, (cf.S.442; SNG ANS 1002 [very similar dies]). Nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0