Catalogue
Sicily, Syracuse, Hiketas (287-278 B.C.), AE 22 (9.556 grams), obv. youthful laureate head of Zeus Hellanios to left, around **[DIOS E]LLANIOU*, rev. **SURAKOSIW[N], eagle standing left on fulmen [thunderbolt] with open wings, star in left field, (S.1212, SNG ANS 810-1); Italy, Bruttium, Rhegion (203-89 B.C.), AE 27 (7.968 grams), obv. janiform female head wearing polos, rev. **[RHG]INWN*, Asklepios enthroned left, (S.689, BMC 94); Zeugitania, Carthage (c.4th-3rd century B.C.), AE 15 (2.788 & 2.938 grams), obv. Tanit to left, rev. horse to right, palm tree behind, three dots before, (S.6444, SNG Cop. 117-119). Fine - very fine, first two coins scarce. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Sarmatia, Olbia, c.5th century B.C., cast AE 23mm (1.842 grams), obv. dolphin left with raised spine, rev. similar, (S.1684, SNG BMC 368), Macedon, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), (5.562 grams), obv. Herakles head right, rev. **D* over bow and bowcase, below a club over a trident, (cf.S.6739, Price 280); First as cast, black patina, very fine; second fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Thrace (Moesia Inferior), Istros, (400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (5.056 grams), obv. two young male heads facing, side by side, left inverted, right upright, rev. sea-eagle standing to right on dolphin to right, which it attacks with its beak, below dolphin **DI*, (cf.S.1669; SNG BMC 251, cf.Pick 439). Good very fine and very rare with the right facing eagle.
Estimate $600
SOLD $380
Thrace (Moesia Inferior), Istros, (400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (5.764 grams), obv. two young male heads facing, side by side, right inverted, left upright, rev. sea-eagle standing to left on dolphin to left, which it attacks with its beak, no letters or monograms around, (S.1669; SNG BMC -, BMC -, Pick -). Off centred reverse, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Thrace (Moesia Inferior), Marcianopolis, Caracalla and Julia Domna, (A.D. 211-217), AE 27, (9.978 grams), obv. Caracalla laureate head to right facing Julia Domna head to left, around partial legend, rev. Four column temple with standing Zeus to left, around V**P* KVNTILIAN O[*V MAPKIA]NO**POLI TWN*, E in field to left, (cf.S.2707, BMC 19 [p.30], Pick 687 [p.229]). Brown patina, split in edge, nearly fine/fine and very rare for this reverse.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Thrace (Moesia Inferior), Marcianopolis, Macrinus and Diadumenian, (A.D. 217-218), AE 26, (12.210 grams), obv. Macrinus laureate head to right facing Diadumenian head to left, around partial legend AVT [K O**PEL*CEVH MAKPEINOC K M **O]PE ANTWNEINO*C, rev. Concordia standing to left with patera and cornucopiae, altar before, around V*P PONTIAN O*V MA[PKI]ANO**POLI TWN*, E in field to left, (S.-, BMC -, Glaux 8 Vismara No.1661, SNG Munich 302, Pick 764 [p.245, Pl.XVIII, 34]). Black patina, fine/nearly very fine and very scarce for this reverse.
Estimate $140
SOLD $150
Thrace (Moesia Inferior), Marcianopolis, Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), AE 18, (2.444 grams), obv. Elagabalus laureate head to right, around partial legend AVT [K M AVP ANT**W]NEINO*C, rev. Bunch of grapes with branch, around MAPKIANO**POLITWN*. (S.-, BMC -, Pick 923 [p.270]). Green patina, very fine or better and very rare for this reverse.
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Thrace (Moesia Inferior), Tomis, Severus Alexander, (A.D. 222-235), AE 25, (10.786 grams), obv. Severus Alexander laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, around AVT K MAP CEY A**LEXANDPO*C, rev. Zeus seated to left, holding patera and long sceptre, around **MHTROPO N TOUTO, MEW*C in exergue, (S.-, cf.BMC 39, SNG Munich -, AMNG 3145, Mion. Vol2 Sup., No.807 [p.196]). Dark patina, nearly very fine weak in places and very rare for this reverse.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Thrace, Abdera, (386/5-375 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.882 grams), obv. griffin springing to left off Ionic capital, A[S**D*] behind, rev. [I]POM NH M**W* on three sides in linear frame with a kantharos in the centre, (cf.S.1549; cf.May Group CXVI, No.442/439 (dies A297, P348), McClean 4011 [same reverse die]). Slightly off centred, otherwise good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $520
Thrace, Byzantion, silver drachm (Rhodian standard), (387 - mid 4th century B.C.), (3.58 grams), obv. bull standing to left on dolphin, **PU*, above, trident before, rev. quadripartite incuse square of 'mill-sail' pattern, the surfaces granulated, (S.1581, BMC 14, SNG von Post 54 [this coin], Schonert - Geiss 731 [same dies], SNG Stancomb 1, SNG BMC 8-11). Slightly off centred on the obverse, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $230
Thrace, Byzantion, (c.340-320 B.C.), silver half siglos (Persian standard), (2.526 grams), obv. cow standing to left, on dolphin to left, foreleg raised, above **PU, rev. quadripartite incuse square of mill-sail pattern, (S.1582, SNG BMC Black Sea 36-41 [fifth stater], SNG Stancomb 2 [half siglos], SNG Von Post 58 [hemidrachm]). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $160
SOLD $125
Thrace, Byzantion, (c.340-320 B.C.), silver half siglos (Persian standard), (2.23 grams), obv. bull standing to left on dolphin, **PU*, above, rev. quadripartite incuse square of 'mill-sail' pattern, the surfaces granulated, (cf.S.1582, SNG BMC Black Sea 36-41 (fifth stater), SNG von Post 58 (hemidrachm), SNG Stancomb 2). Nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Thrace, Callatis, (3rd-2nd century B.C.), silver drachm (or octobol Sear) (4.990 grams), obv. head of young Herakles to right clad in lion skin, rev. **KALLATI* between ear of barley and club on left and bow case on right, monogram M to left, (S.1659 [£225], Pick 197 var., cf.SNG Stancomb 62 variant). Very fine and very rare, monogram unpublished.
Estimate $450
SOLD $200
Thrace, Hadrianopolis, Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE 27, (9.608 grams), obv. Gordian III laureate bust to right draped and cuirassed, around legend AVK M AN T **GORDIANO*C AVT, rev. Four column temple on podium, Artemis standing within to right, around **ADRI A NO POLEI, TWN in exergue, (cf.S.3652, Price and Trell 97, Mouchmov Pl.XIX, 8). Dark green patina, good fine/very fine and a very rare for this reverse.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Thrace, Maroneia, (c.189 - 145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.260 grams), obv. head of young Dionysos to right, wreathed with ivy and band across forehead, rev. Dionysos naked standing to left, holding grapes and two narthex wands, to right **DIONUSO[U]*, to left **SWTHROS, below **[MAPWNITWN], monograms to left and right below, (cf.S.1635, Schonert-Geiss 1235 [obv. die 70, rev. die 236], Hunter 15 [p.381 same dies]). Large flan, well centred of good style for these pieces, extremely fine and very rare only five pieces known for this monogram group.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,700
Thrace, Mesembria, (450-350 B.C.), silver diobol (1.224 grams), obv. crested helmet facing, rev. **MESA* in four quarters of a radiate wheel, (S.1673; SNG BMC 268-271, BMC 2-3). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Thrace, Odessus, Gordian III and Sarapis, (A.D. 238-244), AE 28, (13.065 grams), obv. Gordian III laureate draped and cuirassed bust right facing Sarapis bust draped to left, around AVT ANT **GORDIANOC* in exergue **AVG*, rev. Eagle facing head to left, around **ODH*C CEIT**WN*, E in field to right, (S.-, BMC -, Berlin -, Pick & Regling 2366 (p.579). Brown patina, good very fine or better and very rare for this reverse, only one recorded.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.082 grams), Lampsacus mint, issued 297/6- 282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, herm to far left, monogram of **TEMG* to left, to right **BASILEW[S]*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Muller 89, Thompson 55). Grey attractive tone, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $2,400
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.810 grams), Lampsacus mint, issued c.297/6-282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, (eye looking upwards), with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, shield at side with Medusa head in centre, KA monogram in inner left field, herm in outer left field, to left **BASILEWS* to right **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 59, M.88, SNG Cop. -, Armenak Hoard 777-780 [ANS MN 31, p.80]). Slightly off centred on the obverse, with a very high relief, of superb style, nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,700
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.050 grams), Parium mint, issued 297-281 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, **PAR* monogram to left, thyrsus to right, to left **BASILEWS*, to right **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 231 [pl.22, 231 same obverse die]). Very fine or better, toned and very rare.
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $1,400
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.125 grams), uncertain mint, possibly Pariun, issued just after 281 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, **PA monogram in inner left field, to left **BASILEWS* to right **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson -, M.-, SNG Cop. -, McLean -, SNG Lockett -). Well centred and with a very high relief, a fine eye, a few minor surface marks on cheek, otherwise good very fine/nearly extremely fine and extremely rare, apparently unpublished.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $2,000
Thrace, Kingdom of Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.19 grams), Lysimachia mint, struck 299-296 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right with lion skin, within dotted circle, rev. Zeus enthroned to left supporting eagle, spear behind, to left **DH* monogram under forepart of lion to left, **FE* monogram under throne, below **BASILE[WS], to left **[LY]SIMAX[OU], (S.6812, M.14, SNG Cop. 1076, Thompson 6). Dark tone, very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $340
Thrace, Rhoemetalkes I and Augustus, (11 B.C.- A.D. 12), AE 19, (5.310 grams), obv. diademed head of Rhoemetalkes to right, around **BASILEUS ROIMHTALKOU*, rev. bare head to right of Augustus, around **KAISAROS SEBASTOU*, (cf.S.5395; RPC 1718, BMC 7-9). Dark brown patina, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Thrace, Rhoemetalkes I and Augustus, (11 B.C.- A.D. 12), AE 17, (3.802 grams), obv. diademed head of Rhoemetalkes to right, around **[BASILEUS] ROIMHTALK[OU]*, rev. bare head to right of Augustus, around **KAISAR[OS SEBAST]OU*, (cf.S.5395; RPC 1718, BMC 7-9). Dark brown patina, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $140
SOLD $70
Thrace, Island of, Thasos, (after 148 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.584 grams), obv. head of the young Dionysos wearing ivy wreath to right, rev. naked Herakles standing facing head to left, holding club and lion skin, around **HPAKLEOUS SWTHROS QASIWN*, to left in field monogram MH, (cf.S.1759, BMC 67-78, SNG Cop. 1049). Uneven grey tone, good very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Thrace, Island of, Thasos, (after 148 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.284 grams), obv. head of young Dionysos to right, wreathed with ivy and band across forehead, rev. Herakles naked standing to left, holding club, lion skin over left arm, to right **[H]RAKLEOUS*, to left **SWTHROS, below **QASIWN, MH monogram to left, (cf.S.1759, SNG Cop. 1040-1045). Slightly bent, uneven tone, otherwise well centred and of good metal, nearly very fine.
Estimate $280
SOLD $260
Thrace, Island of, Thrace, Thasos, (c.after 148 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.458 grams), obv. head of young Dionysos to right, wreathed with ivy and band across forehead, rev. Herakles naked standing to left, (cf.S.1759, SNG Cop. 1039); Boeotia, Thebes, silver hemidrachm, (379-371 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.592 grams), obv. Boeotian shield, rev. B O[I] either side of kantharos, club above, ivy leaf to right, (S.2396, BMC 33 [Pl.V, 12]); Macedon, Philip II, AE 17, obv. Apollo head right, rev. youth on horse to right, (S.6698); Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.276 grams), uncertain mint, (S.6730). Second coin nearly very fine and rare, others poor - nearly fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Thraco-Macedonian, The Bisalti tribe, (c.470 B.C.), silver octodrachm, (28.47 grams), obv. CIS A G TIKW N, around nude warrior (or herdsman) wearing petasus, standing to right next to his bridled horse and carrying two parallel spears, dotted exergual line, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (S.1318, Sv. Pl.XI, 4, BMC 2 [p.140]). Some light porosity in upper field area, otherwise extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $18,000
SOLD $17,000
Thrace-Macedon under Mithradates VI of Pontus, in name of Alexander III, (125-65 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.194 grams), Odessus mint, posthumous issue struck 100-72 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 in left field, under throne **HDO monogram, to right **[B]ASILEWS, to left **[A]LEXANDROU, (cf.S.6713, Price 1181, BMC 1181a-c, SNG Cop. 723-4, Muller 419). Cleaned, good very fine, rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $0
Macedon, Amphipolis (158-149 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.546 grams), obv. Macedonian shield, at centre of which is a bust of Artemis Tauropolos to right with bow and quiver at her shoulder, rev. **MAKEDONWN PRWTHS* in two lines, club between monograms above and below, all within oak wreath, to left of which a thunderbolt, (S.1386, BMC 7 [p.8], SNG Manchester 749, Hunter 3, McClean 3708, SNG Cop. 1314, SNG Ash. 3297). Slightly off centred on the obverse and surface roughness on the reverse otherwise nearly extremely fine/very fine and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $700
SOLD $700