Catalogue
Thrace, (Moesia Inferior), Istros, (400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (5.658 grams), obv. two young male heads facing, side by side, right inverted, left upright, rev. sea-eagle standing to left on dolphin to left, above **ISTRIH*, which it attacks with its beak, below dolphin A, (S.1669; SNG BMC 240, BMC 2, SNG Stancomb 144). Toned, broad flan, very fine/good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Thrace, (Moesia Inferior), Istros, (400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (5.536 grams), obv. two young male heads facing, side by side, left inverted, right upright, rev. sea-eagle standing to right on dolphin to right, above **ISTRIH*, which it attacks with its beak, below dolphin **D*, (S.1669; cf.SNG BMC 240, cf.BMC 2, cf.SNG Stancomb 149). Bright, very fine/good very fine.
Estimate $160
SOLD $160
Thrace, Deultum, Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE 22, (8.500 grams), obv. Radiate draped bust to right of Gordian III, around IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Rev. COL F L PA C DEVLT around, naked Jupiter (Zeus) facing to head to l., holding patera in r. hand and sceptre in l. hand, dark browm patina, (cf.S.3651, Varbanov 2677 [p.226, R3 80 Euros], cf.Jukova 374); another AE 22, (6.302 grams), obv. similar, rev, similar legend, with she-wolf standing to right, suckling Romulus and Remus below, (Varbanov 2874 [p.236, R3, 80 euros], Jukova 371, G&M Auction 102 [lot 864]). First good very fine, second fine, both very rare. (2)
Estimate $140
SOLD $0
Thrace, Maroneia, (late 2nd century B.C.), AE 26, (14.044 grams), obv. head of young Dionysos to right, wreathed with ivy, rev. Dionysos naked standing left, holding grapes and two narthex wands, monograms to left and right, around **DIONUSOU SWTHROS [MA]PWNITW[N]*, (S.1638, BMC 75). Nearly very fine or better, weak in places, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Thrace, Mesembria, (2nd century B.C.), AE 20, (5.40 grams), obv. diademed female head to right, dotted border, rev. Athena Alkidemos advancing left, brandishing a spear and holding a shield, METAM [BP]IAN**WN* either side, (S.1676; SNG BMC 280-283, BMC 8-10); another AE 24, (7.83 grams), obv. diademed female head to right, plain border, rev. Athena Alkidemos advancing left, brandishing a spear and holding a shield, helmet to left, ME**S/T*SAM BPIAN**WN* either side, (S.1677; SNG BMC 284-287, BMC 11-12). Very fine, both scarce. (2) Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 70 (lot 3171, 3172).
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.608 grams), Sestos mint, issued 297/6-282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, dotted border, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, flower in left field, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, M.331, Thompson 29, Armenak Hoard 664-660, Meydancikkale Hoard 2599). Well centred, dark tone, very fine/good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $0
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.952 grams), Alexandria Troas mint, issued 297/6-281 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, **PU monogram to left, ME monogram in exergue, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 157, M.486). Very fine/nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $0
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.808 grams), Lysimachia mint, issued after 282-281 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, lion's head left over KO, monogram on throne **MUO*, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXO[U]*, (cf.S.6814, M.46 (suggest this mint), Thompson -). Well centred, very fine/good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $0
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.928 grams), Uncertain 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, monogram before **PMATE*, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, M.530, Thompson -). Well centred, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,900
SOLD $0
Corcyra, Caracalla (A.D. 198-217), AE 25, (7.432 grams), issued 211-213, obv. laureate head of Caracalla to right, around most of legend MA AV ANT**W*NEINOC AV B[PIT], rev. galley under sail to right, around KOP KV, PAI**WN* in exergue, (S.2495, BMC 681 [p.164], SNG Cop. 269). Portion of flan missing, otherwise very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Thessaly, The Perrhaebi, (480-400 B.C.), silver hemidrachm (2.512 grams), obv. naked Thessalian youth, restraining forepart of unruly 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). Die break on reverse, very fine and very rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Thessaly, Pharkadon, (450-400 B.C.), silver obol, (0.682 grams), obv. horse pacing to right, within dotted border, rev. Athena standing to right, spear over shoulder, shield resting against her, traces of **FAR KADO* on right and left, all within incuse square, (S.2184, Weber 2901, SNG Cop.92, BMC 8). Very fine/fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Boiotia, Boiotian League, Federal Coinage, Thebes, (395-387 B.C.), silver stater, (11.812 grams), obv. Boeotian shield, rev. amphora with letters BO I**W* either side, club to right above grape bunch, (cf.S.2395, BCD 20 [Triton IX same reverse die], Pozzi Auction lot 1449, Myron Hoard Pl.**ST*, 1, Head 'Boeotia' p.77). Lightly toned, very fine and a scarce variety.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Boiotia, Boiotian League, Federal Coinage, probably struck at Thebes, (395-340 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.222 and 2.334 grams), obv. Boeotian shield, rev. amphora with letter BO I crescent on either side, above a club, (cf.S.2396, BCD Triton IX, 40 and 42, SNG Fitz. 2966, SNG Cop. 176). Very good - nearly very fine and very scarce. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Boiotia, Boiotian League, Federal Coinage, silver drachm, (225-171 B.C.), (5.28 grams), obv. bearded laureate head of Poseidon to right, dotted border, Rev. BOI**WTWN* to right, inwards and downwards, Nike draped standing to left resting on trident, wreath in left hand, monogram of **DOPT* to left, (cf.S.2404, BCD 117, [Triton IX], BMC 103-4, SNG Cop. 390). Good very fine with grey tone, very scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $320
Boiotia, Boiotian League, Federal Coinage, silver drachm, (225-171 B.C.), (4.506 grams), obv. bearded laureate head of Poseidon to right, dotted border, Rev. BOI**WTWN* to left, outwards and downwards, Nike draped standing to left resting on trident, wreath in left hand, monogram of **GAN* to left; another (4.414 grams), obv. similar, rev. similar with monogram M/K to left, (cf.S. 2404, BCD 126, 128 [Triton IX], BMC 92-3, 98). Fine - very fine with some hoard patination and surface corrosion. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Boiotia, Boiotian League, probably Thebes mint, Federal coinage, 338-c.300 B.C., AE 12, obv. Boiotian shield, rev. ornamental tripod upwards, with curved cross-bar, traces of BOI**WTWN* to left, dolphin to right, below right, K (1.63 grams), another maybe N (2.79 grams), another plain (1.24 grams), (S.2405, BCD 51b, 54(?), 61c); another AE 12, c.300-250 B.C., similar, rev. similar straight cross-bar, (2.50 grams), (BCD 79), another AE 14, 225-171 B.C., obv. similar, rev. Nike standing left resting on trident, (1.66 grams), (S.2414, BCD 145-6). Fair - fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Boiotia, Boiotian League, Federal Coinage, 287-244 B.C., AE 20, (7.03 grams, 12h), obv. head of Athena to right wearing Corinthian helmet, Rev. BOI**WTWN* to right, downwards in straight line, trophy to right with spear and shield etc., all within concave flan, (S.2410 (p.227 illustrated), SNG Cop.376, BMC 64 (Pl.VI,2), BCD 82). Even dark brown patina, very fine or better and very rare in this condition.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Boiotia, Boiotian League, Federal Coinage, AE 15, 225-171 B.C., (3.58 grams), Obv. Boiotian shield, club across one end, Rev. trace of BOI**WTWN* on right downwards, Nike standing left, resting on trident and holding a patera, (BCD 145 [p.35, Triton IX, issued 225-171 B.C.], Head 'Boeotia' p.90 [Pl.VI, 8 corrected] = BMC 105 [p.43, Pl.VI, 11 corrected patera not wreath], Imhoof-Blumer 'Boeotiens' 33 [line drawing], SNG Cop. 394 [corrected patera not wreath, club not across shield], Sear 2414 [p.227]). Dark brown patina. Good very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Boiotia, Orchomenos (Erchomenos), silver obol, 525-500 B.C., (0.56 grams), Obv. Sprouting end upwards of a wheat grain, Rev. Large incuse square quartered like a Maltese cross, with additional diagonal lines in two quarters, (cf.S.1811 [£140], BCD 186 (Triton IX), SNG Fitz. 2871, Pozzi 1381). Good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $400
Boiotia, Orchomenos (Erchomenos), silver obol, 500-480 B.C., (0.92 grams), Obv. Sprouting end upwards of a wheat grain, R (reversed E on each side, Rev. Aeginetan style skew pattern incuse with thick lines, (S.1813 [£150], BCD 191 (Triton IX), BMC 12, Weber 3210). Good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $350
Boiotia, Tanagra, Silver obol, early - mid 4th century B.C., (0.72 grams), Obv. Boeotian shield, Rev. forepart of horse to right, around T above horse's neck, A below horse, all within incuse circle with curved edge. (cf.S.2451 [£85} BCD 276b [Triton IX, p.59 This Coin], Head 'Boeotia' p.52, cf.BMC 35 [p.63], SNG Cop. 230, SNG Manchester 918, SNG Stockholm 1393). Off centred obverse, very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Boiotia, Thebes. Circa 525-480 BC. AR hemidrachm (2.932 grams). obv. Boiotian shield, rev. Square incuse with clockwise mill-sail pattern; (S.1780, BCD 332 [Triton IX sale], Traite I, 1311 [Pl. LXI, 3], Pozzi 1404). Very fine, obverse in high relief, even dark grey patina, very rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $900
Boiotia, Thebes, (425-400 B.C.), silver stater, (11.41 grams), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora, with letters **Q E* either side, bow on left to right, (cf.S.2389, BCD Triton IX Sale lot 404-5 [similar dies]). Off centred, very fine and a rare type.
Estimate $600
SOLD $0
Boiotia, Thebes, (395-338 B.C.), silver stater, (W)ast[ias] Magistrate, (11.52 grams), issued 390-382 B.C., obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora, with letters FA **ST* either side, corn grain above, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series A4, No.36, BMC 120, McClean 5596, SNG Cop. 319-320, BCD Triton IX Sale lot 436 [same dies]). Slightly off centred, very fine and a scarce type.
Estimate $600
SOLD $410
Boiotia, Thebes mint, Pyrri.. Magistrate, 368-364 B.C., AE 13, (1.56 grams), Obv. youthful head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin headdress, Rev. club to right, above **P*YR / P I with Boiotian shield between all within incuse concave circle. (cf.S.2406, BCD 524, BMC 200 (p.87, Pl.XV, 17), SNG Cop. 372). Good fine/ nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Boiotia, Thebes mint, Theoti.. Magistrate, 363-348 B.C., AE 13, (1.82 grams), Obv. youthful head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin headdress, Rev. club to left placed above bow upwards, above **Q*E[O] / T I all within incuse concave circle. (cf.S.2406, BCD 549c [This Coin], cf.BMC 174, SNG Cop. 358). Good very fine/ nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Boiotia, Thebes mint, Aris.. and Pheido.. Magistrates, 363-338 B.C., AE 13, (2.01 grams), Obv. youthful head of Herakles to left wearing lion skin headdress, Rev. club to left placed above bow upwards, above **[ARIS] / [F]EIDO all within incuse concave circle. (cf.S.2406, BCD 563, BMC 180-181, SNG Cop. 361). Dark tone, very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Boeotia, Thespiae, (146-27 B.C.), AE 15, (3.802 grams), obv. laureate female head to right, veiled and wearing modius, rev. lyre with **QESPI EWN* around all within laurel wreath, (S.2461, BCD 611 [Triton IX], BMC 14-21, SNG Cop. 406-7). Very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Boiotia, Thespiai, c.210 B.C., AE 16, (3.55 grams, 5h), obv. laureate head of female (Arsinoe III) to right wearing modius and veil, Rev. a lyre, **QESPI EWN* upwards on left and right, **P* at top of lyre, all within laurel wreath, tied at bottom, (S.2416, BCD 614b, cf.SNG Cop. 406-7, cf.McClean 5647-5651); another similar AE 15 (3.58 grams. 2h), rev.**QESPI EWN* downwards to right and left, (S.2416, BCD 611, SNG Cop.406, McClean 5647-5651, BMC 14-22). First coin dark brown patina, off centred obverse, very fine or better and very rare, apparently an unpublished variety, second coin porous fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $0