Catalogue
Sicily, Syracuse, (c.485-478 B.C. revised date 467-461), silver tetradrachm, (16.958 grams), obv. fast walking quadriga driven to right by bearded male charioteer, Nike flying right crowning horses, rev. **SUPAKOSI ON* around to right, head of Artemis-Arethusa to right, hair slightly waved and turned up behind under diadem of beads, four dolphins around, (cf.S.914, cf.Boehringer 277 (a new die combination [obverse 128/reverse 190 dies]). Dark grey tone, very fine/nearly very fine and apparently an unpublished die combination.
Estimate $900
SOLD $0
Sicily, Syracuse, (c.474-450 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.796 grams), obv. slow quadriga driven to right by male charioteer, Nike flying right crowning charioteer, in exergue a pistrix (sea-serpent), rev. **SURAKO SI ON around to right, head of Artemis-Arethusa to right, wearing diadem. four dolphins around, (cf.S.925 [£950], Boehringer 542 [same dies obverse 275/reverse 376], only other reported example in Brussels Collection). Well centred, attractive uneven tone, nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
Sicily, Syracuse, (c.440-430 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.260 grams), obv. quadriga to right, Nike flying above crowning horses, in exergue pistrix (sea serpent), rev. head of Artemis-Arethusa with diadem to right, around four dolphins, traces of **SURAKOSION* around, (cf.S.925, Boeh. 589 [V.291/R99]). Lightly toned, nearly very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $600
Sicily, Syracuse, (c.450-439 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.618 grams), obv. slow quadriga driven to right by male charioteer, Nike flying right crowning the charioteer, rev. **SUP A K OSI O N around to right, head of Artemis-Arethusa to right, hair in sakkos, wearing hook and pendant ear-ring and necklace, four dolphins around, (cf.S.933 [£1000], Boehringer 706 variant [cf.obv.346/rev.480 same reverse die], Pozzi 595 [same reverse die]). Attractive evenly toned, very fine and a very rare combination of dies, previously unpublished.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,300
Sicily, Syracuse, (c.439-435 B.C. Boehringer, but now believed to be c.420 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.342 grams), obv. slow quadriga driven to right by male charioteer with goad, Nike flying left crowning rider, rev. **SUPAKO[SION]* around, head of Artemis-Arethusa to right, hair tied up behind in sphendone, four dolphins around, (cf.S.933 [£1000], Boehringer 722.6 (This Coin, obv. 355, rev. 493), SNG ANS 244 (same dies), BMC 109 [same dies], Jameson 779 [same dies]). Very dark tone, very fine, very rare.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $1,600
Sicily, Syracuse, period of Timoleon, (344-336 B.C.), AE litra, (AE 28), (27.18 grams), obv. head of Athena wearing Corinthian helmet to left bound with olive wreath, to left traces of **[S*Y]RA, rev. starfish between two dolphins with central pellet, (S.1189, BMC 287, SNG ANS 454-469, Weber 1630). Deep green patina, nearly very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $70
Sicily, Syracuse, reign of Hieron II, (275-215 B.C.), AE 19, (6.460 grams), obv. head of Poseidon to left, wearing tainia, rev. ornamental trident-head between two dolphins dividing **IER WNOS*, uncertain below, (S.1223, BMC 611ff., McClean 2927, SNG ANS 964ff.). Black patina, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Moesia Inferior, Istros, (400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (5.236 grams), obv. two young male heads facing, side by side, left inverted, right upright, rev. sea-eagle standing to left on dolphin to left, which it attacks with its beak, above **ISTRIH, A below dolphin, (cf.S.1669; SNG BM 237-8, Pick 416, SNG Cop. 193). Good very fine/nearly extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Macedon, Kingdom of Philip II, (359-336 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (13.352 grams), Amphipolis III mint, issued c. 323/2-315 B.C., obv. head of Zeus laureate to right, dotted border, rev. naked youth or small man (Philip II), on horseback to right, wreath below, above **FILIP POU*, (cf.S.6683, Le Rider Pl.46, 15, [Pl.46 same dies], p.124], SNG ANS -, Troxell L6). Attractive round, very fine and very rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $380
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.936 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued 336-323 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, cock to left in left field, ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 79, BMC 79a-c, M.392, SNG Cop. 677, Demanhur 792-894). Porous and scratch on reverse, good very fine/nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.844 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued c.336-323 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, cock to left, **ALEXANDR[OU]* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 79, BMC 79a-c, M.392, SNG Cop. 677, Demanhur Hoard Nos. 792-894, Troxell Group E3). Fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.630 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued c.336-323 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, caduceus to left, **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 99, BMC 99, M.207, SNG Munich 263, Demanhur Hoard Nos. 614-655, Troxell Group E9). Very fine/good fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $270
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.448 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued c.323-320 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, **BASILEWS* and Macedonian helmet to left, **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 113, BMC 113a-i, M.224, SNG Cop. 682, Demanhur Hoard Nos. 1251-1343, Troxell Group H2). Very fine or better.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.650 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued c.323-320 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, traces of **BASILEWS* and monogram to left, **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 120, BMC 120a-d, M.863, SNG Munich 280, Demanhur Hoard Nos. 1488-1611, Troxell Group I2). Good fine/fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $110
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.880 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued c.320-317 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, dolphin to left, **ALEXANDRO[U]* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 133, BMC 133, M.542, SNG Cop. 688, Troxell Group L7). Very fine or better.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.862 grams), Aegeae mint, issued c.336-323 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, to left an athlete jumping to left with outstretched hands, trace of **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 195, BMC 195a-b, M.[637], Noe 'Sicyon' 13-14, Demanhur hoard 1649-1666). Fine, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.632 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued c.315-294 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, **L* over torch to left, **ALEXANDROU* to right, monogram of **HG* under throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 445, BMC 445, M.36, SNG Cop. 700). Nearly very fine/fine.
Estimate $220
SOLD $180
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.664 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued c.315-294 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, **L* over torch to left, **ALEXANDROU* to right, forepart of Pegasus to right under throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 459, BMC 459, M.75, SNG Cop. 699). Very fine/good very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $220
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.594 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued c.315-294 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, **L* over torch to left, **ALEXANDRO[U]* to right, monogram of YE under throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 465, BMC 465a-b, M.34, Armenak Hoard 73-74). Very fine or better.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.756 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued c.315-294 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, **L* over torch to left, **ALEXANDROU* to right, cantharus under throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 468, BMC 468a-c, M.60, SNG Cop. 697). Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $170
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.820 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued c.315-294 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, **L* over torch to left, **ALEXANDROU* to right, star under throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 474, BMC 474a-b, M.62, SNG Cop. 698). Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $170
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.768 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued c.315-294 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, **L* over torch to left, **ALEXANDROU* to right, dolphin to right under throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 485, BMC 485a-b, M.73, SNG Munich 329-330). Very fine or better.
Estimate $300
SOLD $260
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.588 grams), Pella mint, issued c.285-275 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, monogram TK to left, **ALEXANDROU* to right, monogram AY**G*O under throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 556, BMC -, M.1872, SNG Ash. 3161). Very fine, scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.594 grams), Pella mint, issued c.280-275 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, grapes to left, **ALEXANDROU* to right, monogram AY**G*O under throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 589, BMC -, M.-, Mathisen 'Amphipolis' (2) 25.24). Very fine, monor crystalline chip in edge, rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.864 grams), Pella mint, issued c.275-270 or later B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, crested helmet to left, **ALEXANDROU* to right, monogram OK under throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 621, BMC 621a-b, M.230, SNG Cop. 713). Nearly very fine, scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.974 grams), Pella mint, issued c.275-270 or later B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, crested helmet to left, **ALEXANDROU* to right, monogram **Q*E under throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 623, BMC 623, M.226, Mathisen 'Antigonus' pl.xix, 17). Very fine, scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.710 grams), Pella mint, issued c.275-270 or later B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, crested helmet to left, **ALEXANDRO[U]* to right, monogram **P*M under throne, KE (K reversed) in exergue, (cf.S.6713, Price 626, BMC -, M.-, SNG Berry 208). Very fine, rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.968 grams), Magnesia ad Maeandrum mint, issued c.282-225 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, monogram to left, **ALEXANDRO[U]* to right, maeander pattern in exergue, (cf.S.6713, Price 2008, BMC 2008, M.-). Large flan, good fine, rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.494 grams), Miletus mint, issued c.210-190 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, star over MI monogram over lion to right looking back all to left, **ALEXANDR[OU]* to right, **PA* monogram under throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 2172, BMC 2172, M.1039). Large flan, very fine/good very fine, rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $200
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.934 grams), Alabanda mint, issued c.188-173 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, Pegasus to left, **[ALEX]ANDR[OU]* to right, caduceus over MAB monogram under throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 2456, BMC 2456a-b, M.1150). Large flan, good fine, rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $130