Catalogue
Corinthia, Corinth, Nero, (A.D. 54-68), AE As, issued 67-68, issued issue of Ti. Claudius Anaxilaus and P. Ventidius Fronto, AE as, (6.31 grams), obv. Nero laureate head left, rev. emperor being crowned by Fortune, (cf.S.523, Amandry Group XXII, Lanz BCD Sale 105, lot 478); Galba, (A.D.68-69), issued 68-69, issue of L. Caninius Agrippa, AE as (6.37 grams), obv. Galba bare head right, rev. clasped hands holding three plants, (cf.S.675. Amandry Group XXIV, Lanz BCD Sale 105 lot 490); Anonymous issue under Tiberius, c.A.D. 14-33, AE semis, (2.68 grams), obv. Pegasus to right, rev. dolphin to right, (S.-, Amandry Group JI, obv.3a.3 rev.R3 [p.243, This Coin], Lanz BCD Sale 105 lot 517). Very good - very fine all rare, last with off centred obverse. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Peloponnesos, Sicyonia, Sicyon, (issued late 330's B.C.), silver stater, (11.876 grams), obv. Chimaera walking to left, **SE* below, wreath above, rev. dove flying to left, I before, all within wreath, (cf.S.2763, BCD 219 [LHS 96], BMC 56 (p.40), cf.SNG Cop.48, SNG Delepierre 1944). Lightly toned, very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950
Peloponnesos, Sicyonia, Sicyon, (170-150 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.192 grams), obv. dove flying to left, rev. large **S*, legend in three lines **XENO T I [MOS]*, (cf.S.2777, BCD -, BMC -, Warren (Num. Chron. 1984 p.15 No.3 in AE for magistrate). Unevenly toned, very fine/fine and a rare magistrate.
Estimate $120
SOLD $200
Peloponnesos, Achaean League, Aegira mint (Aigeira in Achaia), (c.160-146 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.33 grams), obv. Zeus head right, dotted border, rev. monogram of AX letters A**L* - KI across, forepart of a goat above, wreath around, (S.2971, Clerk 17, BCD 399 [LHS 96], BMC 13, SNG Cop. -, Agrinion Hoard 572b). Very fine or better, very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Peloponnesos, Achaean League, Aegium (Achaia), (c.late 1st century B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.33 grams), obv. Zeus head right, **[A]IGIEW[N]* rev. monogram of AX letters API/CTO - **DA*/MOC across, in three lines, wreath around, (S.2973, Clerk 44, BCD 432 [LHS 96], BMC 24-25, SNG Cop. 235, Agrinion Hoard -). Toned, die flaw on obverse, fine/good fine, very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Peloponnesos, Achaean League, Antigoneia mint (formerly Mantineia in Arkadia), (c.188-180 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.415 grams), obv. Zeus head right, rev. monogram of AX letters A N across, monogram of **PARW* below, wreath around, (cf.S.2998, Clerk 195, BCD 1491 [LHS 96], BMC 104-5, McClean 6486-7, Agrinion Hoard 354-369). Toned, nearly very fine, scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Peloponnesos, Achaean League, Antigoneia mint (formerly Mantineia in Arkadia), (c.188-180 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.33 grams), obv. Zeus head right, rev. monogram of AX letters A N across, monogram of **PARW* below, wreath around, (cf.S.2998, Clerk 195, BCD 1491 [LHS 96], BMC 104-5, McClean 6486-7, Agrinion Hoard 354-369); another similar Messene mint, (175-168 B.C.), (2.385 grams), rev. XA monogram above XAP monogram, M below, (cf.S.2989, Clerk 297, BCD 722.8 [LHS 96], McClean 6500, Agrinion Hoard 326-329) (illust); another Patrae mint (early 1st century B.C.), (2.36 grams), rev. XA monogram, above AP monogram, **X E - P A* across, (cf.S.2976, Clerk 78, BCD 508.6 [LHS 96], BMC 42, McClean 6409-6410) (illust); Arcadia, Megalopolis, silver triobol, (c.320-275 B.C.), (2.41 grams), Obv. Zeus head left, rev. Pan seated left, (S.2687, BCD 1526 [LHS 96], BMC 54). Toned, fine - nearly very fine, several very scarce issues. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Peloponnesos, Achaean League, Antigoneia mint, (formerly Mantinea, Arkadia), (c.188-180 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.24 grams), obv. Zeus head right, rev. monogram of AX letters A N across, EY below, wreath around, (S.2998, Clerk 192, BCD 1492.3 [LHS 96], BMC 100-1, SNG Cop. 280, Agrinion Hoard 395-419). Very fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Bosporus Kings, Mithradates III (c.A.D. 39-44), AE 23, (9.076 grams), obv. Mithradates head to right, around BACI**LEW*C MI**QRADATOU*, rev. bow in case lion skin over club IB below; (S.5432, RPC 1910, SNG Stancomb 969). Nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $180
SOLD $0
Pontus, Amisos, (c.2nd-1st century B.C.), AE 21, (8.434 grams), obv. head of young Dionysos to right wreathed with ivy, rev. cista mystica, with thyrsos placed diagonally, HIPK monogram to left, **AMISOU* below, (S.3640, BMC 53-54). Nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Mysia, Pergamon, (c.104-98 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.512 grams), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left monogram of **PER*, above ATP monogram, to right serpent entwined thyrsus, (cf.S.3948, Kleiner [ANSMN 23], Type 9, example in ANS, Pinder -). Well centred, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Mysia, Pergamon, (c.95-92 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.610 grams), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left monogram of **PER*, above MA, to right serpent entwined thyrsus, (cf.S.3948, Kleiner [ANSMN 23], Type 17, example in Vienna Collection, Pinder 90, SNG von Aulock -). Very fine/nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Mysia, Pergamon, (c.92-88 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.654 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* monogram, to right serpent entwined thyrsus, (cf.S.3948, Kleiner [ANSMN 23], Type 29, Pinder -, example in ANS Strauss Collection, SNG von Aulock -). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $240
Troas, Alexandria Troas, (c.3rd century A.D.), AE 20, (4.316 grams), obv. turreted head of City-Goddess to right, behind vexillum inscribed AV over AL, around CO L [TROA], rev. horse standing to right, around COL AVG, in exergue TRO, (S.4917,Bellinger 486, BMC 50). Delightful dark brown patina, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Ionia, Ephesus, (c. 90-89 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.568 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 with golden tone reverse, slightly off centred obverse, overstruck on another coin, very scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Ionia, Erythrae, (c.300-200 B.C.), AE 15, (3.290 grams), obv. head of young Herakles to right in lion skin, rev. **[P]OLUKR[I]/TOS/ POLUKRI/TOU /ERU*, (cf.S.4441, BMC 115). Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Caria, Bargylia, (1st century B.C.), AE 14, (2.894 grams), obv. forepart of Pegasus flying to right, dotted border, rev. forepart of stag to right **[B]ARGUL[I] HTWN* either side, (cf.S.4813, BMC 12). Very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Caria, Caunos (Kaunos), Uncertain ruler, (c.490-470 B.C.), silver stater, (11.70 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, cf.No.4 and 5, [similar dies of obv. 4 and 5 and rev.2, 1 known, Pl.47, 4, cf.Hyla Troxell 'Winged Carians' in Essays Thompson, No.4 [similar dies]). Dumpy flan, nearly very fine or better and very rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Caria, Caunos (Kaunos), Uncertain ruler, (c.490-470 B.C.), silver stater, (11.908 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.12, [same dies to obv. 10, rev.9, 1 reported known, Pl.47], Hyla Troxell 'Winged Carians' in Essays Thompson, cf.No.5 [similar dies]. Hoard patination on reverse and left edge of obverse, otherwise nearly very fine and a very rare pair of dies.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Caria, Halikarnassos, (2nd-1st century B.C.), silver drachm, (4.402 grams), obv. head of Rhodian Helios three-quarters to right, rev. bust of Athena right in crested helmet, trident below to left and right, **ALIKAR NASSEWN*, (S.4876, cf.BMC 48 (hemidrachm for legend), SNG von Aulock -, SNG Cop. -, SNG Finland -). Very fine weak in places.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Caria, Knidos, (250-210 B.C.), silver tetrobol, (2.632 grams), obv. head of Artemis to right quiver at shoulder, rev. tripod, to right, **KNIDIWN* to left magistrate **FILOKLH[S]*, (cf.S.4845, SNG von Aulock 2612, cf.SNG Cop. 275-293, SNG Finland -, SNG Finland I - [Series 10 and date above]). Good very fine and a scarce magistrate.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Lydia, Tralles, (c.100-90 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.762 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 -). Extremely fine, slightly off centred otherwise as struck and very scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Phrygia, Apameia, (190-133 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.632 grams), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left **APA, to right herm on club, (S.5110, Kleiner Noe Series 4e [p.87], same dies [Plate XXXII, 7]). Good fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Phrygia, Laodikeia, (c.100-90 B.C.), silver cistophoric tetradrachm, (12.300 grams), obv. cista mystica containing serpent, all within ivy wreath, rev. bow in case between two coiled serpents, to left **[LA]O*, 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 $210
Pisidia, Antioch, Volusian, (A.D. 251-3), AE 22, (4.870 grams), obv. radiate bust of Volusian draped and cuirassed to right, around IMP CAERAS LLOV NA HIAC, rev. S R in exergue, above legionary eagle between two standards, legend around ANTIO CHIO CL, (S.4381, SNG Von Aulock 4978-9). Good very fine/good fine, rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Cilicia, Anazarbus, Domitian and Domitia, (A.D. 81-96), dated year 112 = A.D. 93-94, AE 22, (7.798 grams), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, around traces of **AUTO KAI QE UI DOMITIANOS SE GER*, rev. draped bust of Domitia to left, IB P across around **KAISAREWN DOMETIA * CEBACTH, (S.3474, RPC 1749, SNG Levante 1374, Ziegler 77 [same dies]). Light green patina, weak in places about the legend, otherwise very good and rare.
Estimate $60
SOLD $0
Cyprus, Trajan, (A.D.117-138), AE sestertius, Salamis mint, issued 112-117, (26.75 grams), obv. laureate bust of Trajan to right, draped, around traces of AYTOKP KAIC NEP TPAIANOC CEB **GERM DAK*, rev. Zeus Salaminios standing to front, facing, holding short sceptre and phiale, around **[DHMARC EXUPATOS]*, in exergue [KOIN]ON KY**PRIWN*, (cf.S.1065, BMC 40-41 [Pl.XVI, 10], Parks 20b [p.101], SNG Cop.83, Weber 7752-3). Very good and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Syria, Kingdom of, Seleucos I, (312-280 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.08 grams), Sardis mint in Lydia, issued c.282-280 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, Nike with wreath in outstretched hand, **AS* below throne, EP monogram on shield to left, to right **SELEUKOU*, in exergue **BASILEWS*, (cf.S.6829, SC 3.2, Newell WSM 1351). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $0
Syria, Kingdom of, Seleucos I, (312-280 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.850 grams), Seleucia in Pieria mint, issued c.300-290 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, Nike with wreath in outstretched hand, KP below throne, XYP**X* monogram in circle to left, to right **SELEUKOU*, in exergue **BASILEWS*, (cf.S.6829, SC 29,1b, Newell WSM 890, SNG Israel (Spaer) I 33, SNG Cop. 32). Very fine, grey tone, and scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Syria, Kingdom of, Seleucos I, (312-280 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.10 grams), Seleucia in Pieria mint, issued c.292-281 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle on outstretched hand, **DI* monogram below throne, MHP**P* monogram to left, to right **SELEUKOU*, in exergue **BASILEWS*, (cf.S.6829, SC 117.1c, Newell ESM 4, SNG Israel (Spaer) I 109-113. SNG Cop. 1, ACNAC Houghton 941). Lightly toned, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0