Catalogue
Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Macrinus, (A.D. 217-218), AE 25, (11.562 grams), obv. laureate cuirassed bust of Macrinus to right, around AVT K M O**PPEL* CEV MAKPEINOC, rev. Zeus seated to left, holding sceptre and dish, around V**P* CTA **LONGINOU [NIKOPOL]ITWN PR*, in exergue OC ICTP**W*, (S.-, Pick 1721 [p.442], BMC 46 [p.47]). Even dark brown tone, weak in places, very fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $40
Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Diadumenian, (A.D. 217-218), AE 29, (13.655 grams), obv. bare head of Diadumenian to right, around KM O**PPELA ANTWNI DIADOUMENIANO* C, rev. seated river god to left, head to right, holding branch, around [V**P AG]PIPPA NIKOPOLITWN PRO*, in exergue C/ICTP**W*, (S.-, Pick 1811 [p.461, cf.Pl.XVIIIX, 5], BMC 52 [p.49]). Dark green tone, weak in places, nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Moesia Inferior, AE26-28, various issues of double portraits, Marcianopolis, Caracalla and Julia Domna, (211-217), rev. Tyche seated left, (cf.S.2707); Macrinus and Diadumenian, (217-8), rev. Asklepios standing with serpent staff, (S.2978); another with Athena standing left with altar; Elagabalus and Julia Maesa, (218-222), rev. Hermes standing left; Dionysopolis, Gordian III and Serapis, (238-244), rev. Hygieia standing right feeding serpent, (cf.S.3644); Tomis, Gordian III and Tranquillina, (238-244), rev. Concordia standing left, (cf.S.3796). Fine - good very fine. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Thrace, Mesembria, (400-350 B.C.), AE 15, (3.28 grams), obv. crested helmet facing, rev. **META* in four quarters of a radiate wheel, (S.1675; SNG BMC 272-273, BMC 5-7). Very fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $40
Thrace, Olbia, (5th century B.C.), AE dolphin 20-29mmx6-8mm, obv. dolphin, rev. dolphin, (S.1684, SNG BM 368, BMC 19). Dark green patina, different shapes and sizes, very good - very fine and scarce. (7)
Estimate $160
SOLD $70
Thrace, Olbia, various bronzes, AE 21-24, 330-250 B.C., Group I and II, (9.14, 8.95 grams), obv. bearded river god Borysthenes to left, rev. axe-sceptre and bow in case, **OLBIA*, (S.1685, SNG Stancomb 367ff); another Group IV, AE 21, (7.51 grams) similar with additional letters AP, (SNG Stancomb 378); another similar Group V, AE 20, (8.85 grams), uncertain variety (cf.SNG Stancomb 382ff); another AE 19 (5.02 grams), obv. Demeter left with turreted stephane, rev. archer kneeling left, (S.1688, SNG Stancomb 402); another AE 18 (6.33 grams), obv. Demeter to right with corn wreath, rev. eagle on dolphin, (S.1687, SNG Stancomb 350); another AE 11 (1.23 grams), obv. Demeter to left, rev. eagle on dolphin to left, (SNG BMC 429-431). All dark tone, fair to very fine, several rare. (7)
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
Thrace, Island off Thrace, Thasos, (c.early 5th century B.C.), silver stater, (6.20 grams), obv. naked ithyphallic Satyr (classical style) in kneeling running attitude carrying off nymph raising hand in protest, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (S.1746 [£425], Asyut Hoard -, BMC 24, McClean 4197, SNG Cop. 1010, ACNAC Dewing 1322). Fine and very scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $210
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 $1,600
SOLD $1,150
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.882 grams), Lampsacus mint, issued 297/6-282/1 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, **D/X* monogram to left, crescent in exergue, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 49, Armenak 715-754 [ANS MN 31 [p.78-9, Plate 18], SNG Cop. 1097, Meydancikkale 2612-3 [Pl.76]). Light grey tone with nearly full flan, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $850
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.730 grams), Perinthus mint, issued after 282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, (eye looking forwards), with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, shield at side with lion's head in centre, joined forepart of two horses over monogram of NYO in inner left field, to right **BASILEWS*, to left trace of **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, cf.Thompson 256 [Pl.22], cf.Muller 130-138). Toned, high relief, of fine style, nearly extremely fine/good very fine and very rare, apparently unpublished.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $2,700
Macedon, kingdom of Philip II, (359-336 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.23 grams), Pella mint, period III, 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, thunderbolt in field below, above **FILIP POU*. (cf.S.6680, Le Rider 469, Pl.20, [same dies, D244/R386, only other example from dies know in Peus sale 274 {1970}, lot 1560]). In high relief, round attractive pale grey tone, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,200
Macedon, kingdom of Philip II, (359-336 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.28 grams), Amphipolis mint, period IV, issued c.315/4-295/4 B.C., obv. head of Zeus laureate to right, dotted border, rev. naked youth or small man (Philip II), on horseback to right, **L* over torch in field below, above **FILIP POU*, and **HG* monogram to right, dotted border, (cf.S.6680, Le Rider Pl.47, 17, [for type]). In high relief, round attractive golden tone, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,600
SOLD $2,000
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.110 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, herm to left in left field, to right **ALEXAN[DROU], (cf.S.6713, Price 78, BMC 78a-f, M.-, Hyla Troxell (Num. Studies ANS 21) Group E, Series E2). Very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $350
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.058 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued 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, to left **L* over torch, forepart of Pegasus to right under throne, to right **ALEXANDROU*, (cf.S.6713, Price 459, BMC 459, M.75, SNG Cop. 699). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $460
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.138 grams), Uncertain Greek or Macedon mint, issued c.310-275 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, **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 844, BMC 844a-b, M.-). Nearly extremely fine and rare type, unusual without any symbols.
Estimate $600
SOLD $0
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.406 grams), Mesembria mint, issued c.175-125 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, **BASILEWS* to right, **[A]LEXANDROU* to left, Corinthian helmet to right above **DA* in left field, monogram TAN under throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 1055, BMC 1055a-b, M.472, Karayotov type 58 No.453-458 [same dies]), Large flan, sharp eye, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $350
SOLD $0
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (12.346 grams), Odessus mint, issued c.125-75 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, **[BAS]ILEW[S]* to right, **A/A(inverted)LEXA[NDR]OU* to left, **DH* in left field, dot and monogram H**D*O under throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 1179, BMC -, M.-, Pick (2) 2148-9), Light weight, weak in places, crude reverse style, good very fine/nearly very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), posthumous issue on broad flan, silver tetradrachm, (16.328 grams), Temnos mint, issued c.188-170 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin without a dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, to left oenochoe to right under vine-tendril, monograms under arm of HAP and EP, to right **A[LEX]ANDROU*, (cf.S.6713, Price 1686, BMC 1686, M.958, Propontis Hoard 50-51). Well centred with very dark tone, some minor encrustation, otherwise nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $290
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.938 grams), Miletus mint, issued c.300-295 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, monogram of EK in circle and double axe under throne, to right **[A]LEXANDRO[U]*. (cf.S.6730, Price 2140, BMC 2140, M.480). Well centred, good very fine and a very rare type.
Estimate $800
SOLD $550
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.044 grams), Aradus mint, issued c.323-319 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, **BASILEWS* in exergue, monogram of A/P below throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 3332, BMC 3332a-k, M.1372, SNG Cop.802, Demanhur Hoard 3467-3485). Weak in places, otherwise fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $80
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.136 grams), Byblos mint, issued c.330-320 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, to left AP monogram, two struts below throne, ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 3426, BMC 3426a-f, M.1375, Demanhur Hoard 3624-3652). Off centred obverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $360
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.062 grams), Babylon mint, issued 311-305 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, to left MI, MTP within wreath below throne, **BASILEWS* in exergue, **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 3752, BMC 3752, M.735). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $480
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.230 grams), Colophon mint, issued c.319-310 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, crescent over TI monogram to left, **P* below throne, to right **ALEXANDROU*. (cf.S.6730, Price 1810, BMC 1810, cf.M.263, cf.SNG Cop.922). Good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.044 grams), Magnesia mint, issued c.319-305 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, MOT monogram to left of throne, monogram **LIU* below throne, to right **ALEXAND[ROU]*, (cf.S.6730, Price 1962, BMC -, M.-, example in Hersh Collection). Small cut on obverse, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $160
SOLD $140
Thessaly, Larissa (under Macedonian domination), (350-325 B.C.), silver drachm, (5.598 grams), obv, facing head three-quarter to left of nymph Larissa, within dotted border, rev. horse grazing to right, with head down eating, curved above **[L]APIS[A]*, plain exergue, (S.2120, Lorber, head type 25, No.79.3/80.1, (p.273), Pozzi 1222 [same obverse die]). Slightly off centre on the obverse with full flan on reverse, reverse porosity, otherwise good very fine/fine, rare with and a mule of known dies.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver stater or double victoriatus, (6.034 grams), Larissa mint, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, behind traces of **PTOLEMAIOU*, 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), Nearly extrermely fine/ very fine, well centred, and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $110
Boeotia, Thebes, (378-338 B.C.), silver stater, (12.17 grams), obv. Boeotian shield, rev. amphora in concave field, with letters **KL IW* either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series Klion No.69, SNG Cop. 343, BMC 154-5). Off centred reverse, otherwise good very fine/very fine and a scarce type.
Estimate $600
SOLD $420
Boeotia, Thebes, silver stater, (378-338 B.C.), (12.002 grams), obv. Boeotian shield, rev. kantharos with letter **PT OI either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Group C, No.84, McClean 5609, SNG Cop. 349 [similar dies]). Off centred on obverse, otherwise very fine and a scarce Magistrate.
Estimate $450
SOLD $0
Euboia, Euboean League, (304-290 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.584 grams), obv. head of nymph Euboea to left, in high relief, with hair rolled, rev. neck and head of cow three-quarter to right, fillet hanging from each horn, EY above, to right a Satyr's mask, (S.2466, Wallace (NN&M 134) No.120 listed [p.168, obv. II, rev. 62], Lanz BCD Sale Catalogue 111, [lot 23 same reverse die, it realised 450 euros +], SNG Cop. 484). Attractive grey tone, very fine and rare.
Estimate $450
SOLD $600
Euboia, Chalcis, (338-303 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.624 grams), obv. head of Hera to right, with hair rolled, rev. eagle flying to right carrying snake in talons and beak, monogram of Z and H, (cf.S.2482, Picard Emission 8 [p.33-37, Pl.VI-VIII], Lanz BCD Sale Catalogue 111, [lot 137-139]. Very fine
Estimate $250
SOLD $350