Catalogue
Corinthia, Corinth, Augustus, (31 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE As, issued 2-1 B.C., issued by C. Servilius and M. Antoninius Hipparchus, (5.914 grams), obv. bare head of Augustus to right, CAE[SAR] downwards to left, COR[INT] downwards to right, rev. heads of Gaius and Lucius Caesar facing each other around traces of C SERVILIO C F PRIMO M ANTONIO HIPPARCHO IIVIR, C L between. (S.166 [£75], BMC 505, SNG Cop. 204, Amandry Group XIb, obv. 5, rev. 15, Lanz BCD Sale 105, lot 339). Portraits fine, weak legends, very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Corinthia, Corinth, Augustus, (31 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE As, issued A.D. 1-2, issued by P. Aebutius Sp. f., and C. Iulius Herac(lanus), (7.640 grams), obv. bare head of Augustus to right, traces of AVGVSTVS upwards to right, [CORINT] downwards to right, rev. P AEBVT SP F/C IVLIO/ HERAC /II VIR QVIN/ ITER, (S.38, BMC 492 [same dies], SNG Cop. 209, Amandry Group XIIc, obv. 3, rev. cI (This Coin), Lanz BCD Sale 105, lot 343). Portraits fine, weak legends, very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Peloponnesos, Sicyon, (431-400 B.C.), silver stater, (11.970 grams), obv. Chimaera walking to left, **SE* below, wreath above, rev. dove flying to left, I before, all within wreath, (cf.S.2763, BMC 56 (p.40),cf.SNG Cop.48, SNG Delepierre 1944). Toned, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $0
Peloponnesos, Achaean League, Tegea mint, (c.160-150 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.210 grams), obv. Zeus head right, rev. monogram of AX letters T E across, wreath around, (S.3003, Clerk 223, BMC 127-8). Off centred obverse, otherwise good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Bosporus, Gorgippia, (1st century B.C., SNG Stancomb suggests 100-70 B.C.), AE 20, (4.74 grams), obv. Apollo laureate head to right, rev. Thyrsus leaning on tripod, across in two rows **GOR GIP/PE WN*, monogram ME to left, (S.-, cf.SNG Cop.1, SNG Stancomb 620); Thrace, Mesembria, (400-350 B.C.), AE 18, (2.48 grams), obv. crested helmet facing, rev. **MESA* in four quarters of a radiate wheel, (S.1675; SNG BMC 272-273, BMC 5-7). Dark green patina, some surface roughness, otherwise nearly very fine - very fine, first very rare. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Bithynia, Kios, (c.350-300 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.520 grams), obv. Apollo laureate head to right, rev. prow of galley to left, magistrate name **POSEI [D]WNI[OS]* above and below, (cf,S.3757 [£100], BMC 10 [P.130]). Good very fine, off centred obverse and rare.
Estimate $180
SOLD $150
Bithynia, Nicaea, Antoninus Pius, (A.D.138-161), AE 28, (12.792 grams), obv. laureate bust draped and cuirassed of Antoninus Pius to right, around AVT KAI T**AIL ADR ANTWNIN*OC, rev. emperor seated to left on a cart drawn by two elephants, above TON KTICTHN, in exergue NICAIEIC, (S.-, cf.SNG von Aulock 7017, cf.Waddington 400 [p.23 notes as a quadriga and with Dionysos]). Black patina with earthern highlights, nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Mysia, Pergamon, Kingdom of Attalos I, (241-197 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.384 grams), Pergamon mint, obv. laureate head of Philetairos to right, rev. Athena seated to left on throne resting left arm on shield, and crowning legend **FILETAIROU, far left leaf, A before Athena, (S.7220, SNG von Aulock 1356, BMC 35). Some minor porosity, has been cleaned, otherwise good very fine, rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $0
Mysia, Pergamon, (c.123-104 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.66 grams), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left monogram of **PER*, above BO, to right serpent entwined thyrsus, (cf.S.3948, Kleiner [ANSMN 23], Type 10, example in Berlin, Pinder 94, SNG von Aulock 7467). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $210
Mysia, Pergamon, (c.92-85 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.66 grams), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left monogram of **PER*, above **AS/PRU*, to right serpent entwined thyrsus, (cf.S.3948, Kleiner [ANSMN 23], Type 29, example in ANS Collection, Pinder -, SNG von Aulock -). Extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $300
Mysia, Cyzicus, Imperial times under Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), AE 24, (8.436 grams), obv. laureate bust of Gallienus to right, around **[AVT KP]LIK GALLIHNOC, rev. Artemis to right drawing arrow to place into bow, around **KUZIK NWN NEOK*, (S.-, SNG France (Mysia) 867 [same obverse die, similar reverse], BMC -, cf.SNG Cop. 136 [similar reverse die], SNG Von Aulock -). Off centred both sides, otherwise extremely fine and very rare, type apparently unpublished.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Mysia, Cyzicus, Imperial times under Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), AE 22, (8.940 grams), obv. laureate bust of Gallienus to left, right hand raised, around **AVT KPLIK GALLIHNOC CEB, rev. Demeter standing to left, holding corn ears and sceptre, around ACK**LHPIADOU KUZIKNWN*, (S.-, cf.SNG France 5, 886, BMC -, cf.SNG Cop. 133 [same obverse die] and 138, SNG Von Aulock -). Extremely fine and very rare, type apparently unpublished.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Mysia, Cyzicus, Imperial times period under Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), AE 25, (9.582 grams), obv. laureate bust of Cyzicus hero to right, around KYZIKOC, rev. Demeter to right holding corn ears and sceptre, around CTPA ACK**LHPI ADOU KUZIK NWN*, (S.-, SNG France (Mysia) -, BMC -, cf.SNG Cop. 98 [similar obverse die], SNG Von Aulock -). Extremely fine and very rare, type apparently unpublished.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Mysia, Cyzicus, Imperial times under Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), AE 27, (11.002 grams), obv. laureate bust of Gallienus to right, around **AVT KPLIK GALLIHNO CEB, rev. male nude standing to left, holding patera and sceptre with tainia, sacrificing at altar, around CTP AVP C**W*CTA KYZIKHN**WN*, NEOKO in inner area, (S.-, cf.SNG France 5, -; BMC -, SNG Cop. -, SNG Von Aulock -). Nearly extremely fine and very rare, type apparently unpublished.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Ionia, Ephesus, (c.415-394 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.126 grams), obv. bee with straight wings, around **E F* across, dotted border, rev. crude quadripartite incuse square, (S.4366 [£225], BMC 17, SNG Turkey 142-3). Slightly off centred and minor surface pitting, otherwise nearly very fine/very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $300
Ionia, Ephesus, (c. 90-89 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.69 grams), year 45 = 90-89 B.C., obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left ME over monogram **EFE, to right torch, serpent staff above, (cf.S.4745, Kleiner 46 [ANS MN 18, Series 10, [p.26], Pinder 36, SNG Cop. 326, SNG von Aulock -). Extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $210
Ionia, Ephesus, Severus Alexander, (A.D. 222-235), AE 22, (5.86 grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right of Severus Alexander around AVT KAI AVT CEB A**LEXAND*POC, rev. Artemis to right with bow and drawing arrow from quiver, around **EFE*CI**WN D NEWKORWN*, (cf.S.3306, cf.SNG Cop. 457, SNG Hunter 1718 [for reverse]). Nearly very fine/very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Ionia, Magnesia ad Maeandrum, (c.mid 4th century B.C.), silver diobol, (1.442 grams), obv. armed horseman prancing to right, with spear, rev. humped bull butting to left, **MANG* above, Maeander pattern below, (cf.S.4480, SNG Cop. 809). Good fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Ionia, Miletus, (c.2nd century B.C.), silver tetrobol, (2.475 grams), obv. laureate head of Apollo to right, rev. lion standing to right, looking back, BI**WN* in exergue, star above, MI / **PA* monograms in left field, (cf.S.4513, cf.SNG Von Aulock 2100). Dark tone, very fine/good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Ionia, Miletus, (c.530-510 B.C.), silver forty eighth stater, (0.316 grams), obv. forepart of lion and legs to left, rev. star ornamented within incuse square, (cf.S.3531, cf.Weber 6039); another Miletus, (c.530-510 B.C.), silver twelth stater or obol, (1.142 grams), obv. forepart of lion and legs to right, rev. star ornament within incuse square, (S.3532, BMC 14). Second good very fine/nearly extremely fine. first fine, this a new denomination for this type and apparently unpublished. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Lydia, Tralles, (c.155-145 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.324 grams), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left **[T]RA, to right a filleted tripod, (cf.S.4745, Kleiner and Noe Series 23, same dies as No.51, BMC 13 (same obverse die), Hunter 2 (same obverse die), SNG von Aulock 3252 [same obverse die]). Nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $180
SOLD $150
Lydia, Tralles, (c.100-90 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.460 grams), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left **TRAL*, to right a lyre, (cf.S.4745, SNG von Aulock 3259, SNG Cop. 657, BMC -). Good extremely fine, slightly off centred otherwise as struck and very scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $210
Caria, Caunos (Kaunos), Uncertain ruler, (c.490-470 B.C.), silver stater, (11.544 grams), obv. Iris with curved wings and outstretched hands in kneeling-running position to right, rev. rough triangular shape on crude incuse square, (S.-, Koray Konuk 'The Early Coinage of Kaunos' in Essays Price, No.5, [dies of obv. 5, rev.3, 1 known, Pl.47, 5, Hyla Troxell 'Winged Carians' in Essays Thompson, No.4 [same dies]). Dumpy flan, nearly very fine or better and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Caria, Hecatomnos as Satrap, (395-377 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.15 grams), obv. lion head to left, foreleg below, rev. ornamental star within incuse circle, (S.4951, BMC 37-41, SNG Cop. 588-9). Off centred on the obverse, nearly extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Phrygia, Apameia, 88-76 B.C., silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.45 grams), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left [A]**PA*, above MYI**S*/KOY, to right two flutes, (S.5113, BMC 15, Kleiner (Essays Thompson) Series XI, obverse die 19, SNG Cop. 164, SNG von Aulock 8337). Dark patina, worn obverse die, otherwise fine/very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Phrygia, Laodikeia, (c.100-90 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.252 grams), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left **LAO*, to right a caduceus with fillet, **EUHNOS/HRWDOU* above, (cf.S.5147, SNG von Aulock -, SNG Cop. 491, BMC -). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Phrygia, Laodikeia, (c.100-90 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.14 grams), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left **LAO*, to right a caduceus with fillet, monogram of ANTI above, (cf.S.5147, SNG von Aulock -, SNG Cop. -, BMC 13 [variant monogram]). Good very fine and unpublished except for the few examples listed all coming from the one hoard.
Estimate $300
SOLD $220
Lycia, Dynast of Lycia, an uncertain ruler but attributed to Khinakha, (c.500-460 B.C.), silver stater, (9.868 grams), Xanthos mint?, obv. Pegasos to right on round shield, Lycian 'kh' below, rev. triskeles monogram within dotted incuse circle with dot and Lycian monogram, (S.-, cf.SNG Von Aulock 4090 [same obverse die], cf.ACNAC Rosen 719 [attributes it to Khinakha based on an obverse letter 'Kh' or 'Khin'], Traite Pl.XCV No.5, cf.SNG Berry 1172 [same obverse die], Giessener Munzhandlung Sale 90, lot 405 [same dies]). Very fine/good very fine and rare.
Estimate $700
SOLD $450
Pamphylia, Aspendos, (370-330 B.C.), silver stater, (10.532 grams), obv. two naked athletes as wrestlers grasping each other by the hands, **F*K between, rev. slinger advancing to right about to discharge his sling, triskeles before, behind **ESTFEDIIUS*, all within square dotted square, (S.5390, SNG von Aulock 4562 [Pl.148], SNG France 3, 94; BMC -). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Pamphylia, Side, (375-333 B.C.), silver stater, (10.342 grams), obv. Athena standing to left holding wreath bearing Nike in right hand and spear and shield and left hand, pomegranate before, rev. naked Apollo standing to the left wearing skirt, pouring libation from patera on to lighted altar, raven standing behind, holding long laurel branch, Pamphylian legend behind, (S.5436 [£350]; SNG France 3, 644 (Pl.33), BMC 17 [p.146, Pl.XXVI, 9]). Minor surface porosity, toned, otherwise good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0