Catalogue
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.096 grams), Amphipolis 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, **PLIO* monogram to left, OK monogram in exergue, to left **BASILEWS*, to right **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 211). Very fine, lightly toned and rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $0
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.924 grams), Cius (Kios) mint, issued 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, club in left field, **QE* to left, quiver and bow and **SW* monogram in exergue, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson -, M.413 variant, SNG Berry 451 variant, Meydancikkle 2668 variant). Good very fine/nearly extremely fine, bright and extremely rare variety.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $0
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.950 grams), Cyzicus mint, issued shortly 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 AP monogram to left, monogram **PL* in exergue, to left **BASILEWS*, to right **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson -, ANS MN 6 [p,18 No.69, this type], Meydancikkale 2717 var.[pl.22, 247 same obverse die], M.436 [Ephesus]). Blue and red tone, Good very fine/nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $0
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.616 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 60, M.396, Armenak Hoard 781 [ANS MN 31, p.80]). High relief, of fine style, nearly very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $750
SOLD $420
Illyria, Epidamnos-Dyrrhachium, (250-229 B.C.), silver drachm, (2.076 grams), obv. Herakles head to right in lion skin, rev. Pegasos flying to right, around **D [U R]*, (S.1896, BMC 27-31 [p.103]). Fine and scarce.
Estimate $160
SOLD $0
Illyria, Epidamnos-Dyrrhachium, (3rd-3nd century B.C.), silver drachm, (3.258 grams), obv. cow standing right looking back at calf, above **FILWTAS*, ivy wreath above, to right tripod, in exergue AI monogram, rev. double floral pattern within square, around **DUR KLEI TORI OU*, (cf.S.1899, BMC -, Maier 269, SNG Tubingen -). Off centred reverse, nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $130
SOLD $130
Illyria, Epidamnos-Dyrrhachium, (3rd-3nd century B.C.), silver drachm, (3.410 grams), obv. cow standing right looking back at calf, above **XENWN*, eagle to right above, rev. double floral pattern within square, around club to left, **DUR PUR B[A]*, (cf.S.1899, BMC 112-3, Maier 351, SNG Tubingen 1458). Off centred, otherwise nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Illyria, Epidamnos-Dyrrhachium, (3rd-3nd century B.C.), silver drachm, (2.998 grams), obv. cow standing right looking back at calf, above **XENWN*, caps of the Dioscuri above, corn ear to left, torch to right, rev. double floral pattern within square, around **DUR FIL LI A*, (cf.S.1899, BMC 126-7, Maier 376, SNG Cop. 493, SNG Tubingen 1465). Off centred reverse, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Thessaly, The Perrhaebi, (480-400 B.C.), silver hemidrachm (2.294 grams), obv. naked Thessalian youth, restraining forepart of unrully bull to right, he wears a chlamys hanging loose, within dotted border, rev. forepart of bridled horse prancing to right within incuse square, across **P E*, (S.2169 [£250], cf.BMC 1 (p.39), Weber 2887 [p.225, Pl.111 same dies], SNG Fitz. 2429). Obverse and reverse surface roughness, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Thessaly, Pharsalus, (480-450 B.C.), silver triobol, (2.842 grams), obv. Athena head of archaic style to right in close fitting helmet, rev. horse's head to right in incuse square, **F A R* to right all within incuse square, (S.2187 [£140], BMC 1). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver double victoriatus, (5.63 grams), 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 **IPPOL OCOS*, below off flan [ATPTIAH], (cf.S.2232, McClean 4923-7, SNG Fitz.2471). Dark patina, good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Acarnania, Thyrrheion, (c.300 B.C.), silver stater, (8.432 grams), obv. Pegasos flying to left, Q below, rev. head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet, **Q*Y and ear-rings with pendants behind head, **LO* below, (cf.S.2301, Calciati 16 [p.516], BMC 10). Toned, very fine and rare.
Estimate $450
SOLD $500
Locri Opuntii and Epiknemidia, (369-338 B.C.), silver stater, (11.764 grams), obv. head of Persephone to left, wreath with corn, wearing ear-ring, rev. Ajax son of Oileus, naked but for helmet, advancing to right, holding sword and large shield, decorated with serpent, broken spear on ground, olive branch on ground, around **OPONTIWN*, (cf.S.2326, BMC 30 [Pl.I, 10]). Light attractive tone, very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,400
Boeotia, Thebes, (378-338 B.C.), silver stater, (12.025 grams), obv. Boeotian shield, rev. amphora with letter KA BI either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series D1, No.61, BMC 159, Weber 3279, McClean 5601, SNG Cop. 339). Off centred reverse, otherwise extremely fine and a scarce Magistrate.
Estimate $750
SOLD $0
Boeotia, Thebes, (378-338 B.C.), silver stater, (11.34 grams), obv. Boeotian shield, rev. amphora with letter AP KA either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series D4, No.14, BMC 117-119). Off centred, slightly porous reverse, otherwise nearly very fine and a scarce Magistrate.
Estimate $450
SOLD $0
Boeotia, probably struck at Thebes, (379-371 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.634 grams), obv. Boeotian shield, rev. kantharos with letters **[B]O [I]* either side, club above, in incuse square, (S.2396, BMC 31 [p.35]). Off centred, lightly toned nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $160
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.146 grams), 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). Toned, very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $440
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.020 grams), 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). Toned, porosity on the obverse on face, otherwise nearly very fine/good very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $440
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.060 grams), 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). Uneven tone, cut across owl's neck on reverse, otherwise fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (300-262 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.134 grams), 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). Obverse knock on head and cut on reverse through owl, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Attica, Athens, (166-57 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.768 grams), issued 151-150 B.C., (Thompson date) but probably 119-8 B.C. (revised chronology), obv. head of Athena Parthenos to right wearing triple-crested Athenian helmet, ornamented with Pegasus, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, on prostrate amphora, Helios in quadriga to right, **Q* on amphora, legend across **A QE*, to left and right **DIO NUS[I], DIO NUSI, ARIS TW*, **DI* below, all within wreath, (cf.S.2555, Thompson 571a-b [same obverse die]). Slightly off centred obverse, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $650
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (166-57 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.662 grams), issued 147-146 B.C., (Thompson date) but probably 115-4 B.C. (revised chronology), obv. head of Athena Parthenos to right wearing triple-crested Athenian helmet, ornamented with Pegasus, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, on prostrate amphora, grape bunch to right, A on amphora, legend across **A QE, to left **MHT ROD ROS, ANTI FAN HS, MIL TIA DHZ, ME* below, all within wreath, (cf.S.2555, Thompson 631a-b [same obverse die], example in London and The Hague). Slightly off centred obverse, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $650
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (166-57 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.414 grams), issued 130-129 B.C., (Thompson date) but probably 98-97 B.C. (revised chronology), obv. head of Athena Parthenos to right wearing triple-crested Athenian helmet, ornamented with Pegasus, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, on prostrate amphora, Gorgon head to right, A on amphora, legend across **A QE, to left **NI KH THS, DIO NU SIOS, EMBI, AP* below, all within wreath, (cf.S.2555, Thompson 953a-e [same obverse die], month for I not listed). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $600
Attica, Athens, (166-57 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.175 grams), issued 124-123 B.C., (Thompson date) but probably 92-91 B.C. (revised chronology), obv. head of Athena Parthenos to right wearing triple-crested Athenian helmet, ornamented with Pegasus, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, on prostrate amphora, trident behind dolphin to right, legend across **A QE, to left **XE NO KLHS, ARMO XEN OS*, all within wreath, (cf.S.2555, cf.Thompson 1066-1105, SNG Cop. 208). Off centred on the obverse, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $320
Attica, Athens, (42/1 - 39 B.C.), AE 19, hemidrachm, (8.338 grams), obv. head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing triple crested helmet, rev. tripod, poppyhead to left, thunderbolt to right, A to left, **Q/E to right, (S.2568, Sv.Pl.80, 1-7; Athenian Agora 138 [p.101, Pl.12, 139 examples found], SNG Cop. 300, BMC 566-7). Good fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Attica, Aegina, (525/20-500 B.C.), silver stater, (11.764 grams), obv. smoothed shell sea turtle without row of dots down dorsal spine, rev. small incuse square, of 'small skew' design with five sunken triangle compartments, (S.1858, Asyut Group III-IV, 'Small skew' cf.464, SNG Cop. 501, cf.Selinus hoard 99-100). Off centred reverse punch, otherwise good fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Corinthia, Corinth, (300-243 B.C.), silver drachm, (2.662 grams), obv. Pegasos flying to left, Q below, rev. head of Persephone wearing sachos to left, **PO* to left, (cf.S.2643, SNG Cop. 137, BMC 411 [p.50, Pl.XIII, 12], SNG Lockett 2134-5). Toned, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $160
SOLD $160
Peloponnesos, Sicyon, (4th century B.C.), silver stater, (11.772 grams), obv. Chimaera walking to left, wreath above, **SE* below, rev. dove flying to left, I all within wreath, (cf.S.2763, BMC 56, cf.SNG Cop.33, SNG Delepierre 1944). Good fine and rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $0
Peloponnesos, Sicyonia, Sicyon, (170-150 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.194 grams), obv. dove flying to right, uncertain behind, rev. large **S*, legend in three lines **OLUM PIA DAS*, (cf.S.2777, BMC 197 [p.52]). Bright, weak in places, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Peloponnesos, Achaean League, Megara mint, (c.160-150 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.502 grams), obv. Zeus head right, rev. monogram of AX letters **QO KL* across, lyre above, wreath around, (cf.S.2978, BMC 10, Clerk 124). Fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0