Catalogue
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.586 grams), Lampsacus mint, issued before 282/1 B.C. obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, shield at side with Medusa head in centre, HP monogram in left field, crescent in exergue, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, M.401, Thompson 47, SNG Ash. 3724, McClean 4492). Bright, slightly porous surface, otherwise nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $250
Thrace, Kingdom of Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.198 grams), Colophon mint, struck 301-297 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, with dotted border, rev. Zeus enthroned to left supporting eagle, lion forepart to left, **F* below, pentagram below, below **BASILEWS*, to right **[L]USIMAXOU*, (S.6812, P.L27, BMC L27a-e, Thompson 127, cf.M.L21); Philip III, (323-316 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.284 grams), Colophon mint, obv. Herakles head r., with lion skin, rev. Zeus seated to l., eagle in outstretched hand, **PA* monogram to left, A under throne, to right **FILIPPOU*, (cf.S.6750, Price P47, BMC P47a-b, M.P136). Both with surface oxidation, otherwise fine or better. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Thrace, Kingdom of, Skostokos. (c.277-260 BC), silver tetradrachm, (15.902 grams), struck at Ainos, obv. diademed head of deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon, rev. **BASILEWS LUSIMACOU*, Athena Nikephoros seated left, holding Nike in extended right hand, left arm resting on shield, spear behind; herm to inner left, **SKOSTOK[OU]* in exergue, (SNG Cop. 1171; SNG Ash. 3779; Youroukova 'Coins of the Ancient Thracians' BARS 4, No.103 (Pl.x)). Toned, very fine or better, ragged edge with light porosity, in high relief and very rare.
Estimate $1,300
SOLD $1,200
Thrace, Kingdom of, Rhoemetalkes I, (11 B.C.- A.D. 12), AE 18, (3.478 grams), obv. fasces and capricorn, around **SEBASTOU*, rev. sella curulis and sceptre, around **ROIMHTALKOU*, (S.-; RPC 1704, SNG Cop. 1196). Dirt attached as a patina, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Thrace, Kingdom of, Rhoemetalces I, (11 B.c. - A.D. 12), AE 22, (10.594 grams), obv. jugate heads of Rhoemetalces with diadem and his queen Pythodoris to right, around **BASILEWS ROIMHTALOU Q*, rev. bare head of Augustus to right, around **KAISAROS SEBASTOU*, (S.5396, RPC 1711, BMC 4-6, SNG Tubingen 972-3). Dark green patina, good very fine, rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
Thrace, Rhoemetalkes I and Augustus, (11 B.C.- A.D. 12), AE 17, (3.480 grams), obv. diademed head of Rhoemetalkes to right, around most of **BASILEUS ROIMHTALKOU*, rev. bare head to right of Augustus, around trace of **KAISAROS SEBASTOU*, (cf.S.5395; RPC 1718, BMC 7-9). Dark green patina, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Moesia Inferior, Istros, (400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (5.358 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, AP* monogram below dolphin, (cf.S.1669; SNG BMC 247-8, Pick 417, SNG Stancomb 147). Nearly extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
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 $80
SOLD $0
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 $60
SOLD $0
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 $60
SOLD $0
Thessaly, Larissa, (400-360 B.C.), silver drachm (6.062 grams), obv. naked youth restraining bull to left with dotted border, rev. horse prancing to right with long rein hanging, **LARI above **S* to right, IA below, within incuse circle. (S.2111, BMC 37, cf.SNG Cop. 112, Hermann IIIF, Pl.III, 3). Off centred, otherwise good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $230
SOLD $190
Thessaly, Larissa, (350's-340's B.C.), silver drachm, (6.028 grams), obv, facing head of nymph Larissa three-quarter to left, within dotted border, rev. horse grazing to right, with head turned facing, above **LARIS, in exergue **AIWN, with plant below, (cf.S.2120-1, cf.SNG Cop. 121, Hermann Pl.V, 12). Bright, of finest style, off centred obverse and reverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $0
Thessaly, Pharkadon, (480-450 B.C.), silver hemidrachm (2.852 grams), obv. naked Thessalian youth, restraining forepart of unruly bull to right, within dotted border, rev. forepart of bridled horse prancing to right within incuse square, around **F A R K A D O*, (S.2182 [£175], BMC 1-2 [Pl.IX, 1], SNG Cop.209). Toned, good fine/very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver stater or double victoriatus, (6.202 grams), Larissa mint, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, behind **[P]TOLEMAIOU*, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **QESSA LWN*, above across API CTO, either side of figure **KL* HC*, (cf.S.2232, McClean 4832, cf.SNG Cop. 292), Bright, very fine, well centred, and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (c.196-mid 1st century B.C.), silver drachm, (3.938 grams), Larissa mint, obv. head of Apollo to right, laureate, behind oN monogram, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **QESSA LWN*, above, between figure A N/T I, (cf.S.2234, McClean 4974 [p.243, Pl.180,15]). Bright, nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Acarnania, Leucas (Colony of Corinth), (350-300 B.C.), silver stater, (8.322 grams), obv. Pegasos with pointed wing flying to left, **L* below, rev. head of Athena to right in Corinthian helmet over a leather cap, with amphora and grapes and A behind head, (S.2281, Calciati 128 [p.426-7], BMC 87-88, SNG Cop.355). Nearly very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Boeotia, Thebes, (378-338 B.C.), silver stater, (12.042 grams), obv. Boeotian shield, rev. amphora with letter **PE LI* either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series B3, No.80, McClean 5608, SNG Cop.348). Very fine, a scarce Magistrate.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Euboia, Histiaia, (c.350-340 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.418 grams), obv. head of nympth Histiaia wreathed in ivy, rev. cow standing to right, vine with two bunches of grapes, **ISTI* in exergue, AY**G* torch to right, (S.2494 [£140], BMC 3, Lanz BCD Catalogue No.111, [lot 371, realised 350 Euros +], Traite II, 192 [Pl.CXCVIII, 16]). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Euboia, Karystos, (c.350 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.754 grams), obv. bearded head of Herakles to right, clad in lion skin, rev. cow seated to left, KAPY above, club to right below, (S.2505 [£400], BMC 8-9, Lanz BCD Catalogue No.111, [lot 556, realised 250 Euros +], SNG Cop.417). Good fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.094 grams), obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye facing, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQ[E], all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, SNG Cop 31, Starr Type Vb). Well centred, extremely fine and one of the finest we have handled.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $1,800
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 $220
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.124 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.2527, BMC 74). Attractive light tone, odd shaped flan, nearly very fine, scarce.
Estimate $240
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (300-262 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.180 grams), obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, olive twig and crescent behind, to right **AQE, (S.2547, BMC 138, SNG Cop.63-65). Dumpy flan as usual for this issue, very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Attica, Athens, (300-262 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.106 grams), obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, olive twig and crescent behind, to right **AQE, (cf.S.2547, SNG Cop. 63-65, cf.BMC138). with incuse cross countermarks on both sides probably of Egyptian origin, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (166-57 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.806 grams), issued 150-149 B.C., (Thompson date) but probably 118-7 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, two torches to right, Z on amphora, legend across **A QE, to left **AMN WNI OS, KAL LIAS QEM ISTO, SF* below, all within wreath, (cf.S.2555, Thompson 586e [same dies], Sv.57, 12, obverse die). Slightly off centred obverse, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $450
Attica, Aegina, (510-500 B.C.), silver stater, (11.414 grams), obv. smoothed shell sea turtle without row of dots down dorsal spine, rev. 'Union Jack pattern', (S.1849 [£350], Asyut Group IIb 'probably a thick collar type', cf.432-437, SNG Delepierre 1559). Fine - very fine, worn obverse die.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Attica, Aegina, (500-480 B.C.), silver stater, (12.014 grams), obv. smoothed shell sea turtle without row of dots down dorsal spine, rev. 'Incuse five sunken segments', [intentionally cut into the die], (S.1851 [£300], Asyut Group IIIa 'thin collar', cf.438-465, SNG Delepierre 1629). Well centred, otherwise fine - very fine, worn obverse die.
Estimate $300
SOLD $140
Attica, Aegina, (510-500 B.C.), silver stater, (12.108 grams), obv. smoothed shell sea turtle without row of dots down dorsal spine, countermarked with uncertain symbol, rev. 'Rough incuse developed early Union Jack pattern', (S.1849 [o350], Asyut Group IIa-b 'thin collar type', cf.425-437, BMC 3 [p.11]); Central Greece, Phocis, silver triobol, (c.457-446 B.C.), (3.002 grams), Period IV, obv. bull's head facing, rev. archaic head of Artemis to right in incuse square, **[F]OK[I] around, (S.2348, BMC 26, Williams 255). both with off centred reverses, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $150
Attica, Aegina, (404-340 B.C.), silver stater, (12.030 grams), obv. land tortoise with segmented shell, rev. formalised incuse square of large design with the two principal lines of division crossing at right angles and a diagonal in larger square, (S.2606, BMC 165, Weber 3625, ANS NN & M 24, Milbank Pl.II, 15). Toned, full flan, overstruck on earlier sea-turtle issue, very fine and a very rare overstrike.
Estimate $900
SOLD $0
Corinthia, Corinth, (345-307 B.C.), silver stater, (8.056 grams), obv. Pegasos flying to left, Q below, rev. head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet, below **D* to left, I to right, Athena helmeted behind Athena holding Nike to left, (cf.S.2631, Calciati 458, Ravel 1082, SNG Fitz 3398, SNG Cop. 96, BMC 309-310). Slightly off centred on the reverse, otherwise very fine/nearly extremely fine and scarce in this condition.
Estimate $160
SOLD $150