Catalogue
Sicily, Syracuse, Kingdom of, Agathocles, (317-289 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.610 grams), obv. head of Artemis-Arethusa to left, surrounded by three dolphins, with dotted border, trace of NK below, rev. galloping quadriga driven left by charioteer holding goad, above trisceles, in exergue **SURAKOSIWN over AN monogram, dotted border, (cf.S.971; BMC 350, SNG Lloyd 1478 (same dies), cf.SNG ANS 637, cf.SNG Lockett 1022). Uneven flan on reverse, light grey tone, otherwise good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,700
Siculo-Punic, mint of the camp, (c.320-310 B.C.), silver tetradrachm of finest style, (17.06 grams), obv. wreathed head of Persephone (or Arethusa) to left, wearing triple pendant earring and necklace, four dolphins swimming around, rev. horse's head to left, palm tree behind, Punic legend, "MMHNT" below, border of dots, (S.6434, Rizzo Pl.66, 3; SNG Lloyd 1631 [same dies], Jenkins SNR 56, [Series 3a] 148 [same dies, O47/R133]). Flat on top of hair, otherwise very fine or better with a choice tone and rare thus. The coin is mounted within a silvered frame and can be viewed from both sides. It also has a brief description underneath and is encased in purple velvet.
Estimate $3,800
SOLD $0
Siculo-Punic, Hanniballic occupation, (c.213-211 B.C.), silver eighth shekel, quarter drachm or [sestertius], (0.914 grams), Akragas or Morgantina mint, obv. head of beardless male, wreathed with corn, [Triptolemos], rev. horse galloping to right, Punic "HT" below, line border, (S.6603 [attributed to Hiempsal II c.106-60 B.C. as a sestertius], SNG Cop. -, M.46 (attribution as for Sear), cf.Visona 56 variant). Good Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $450
Moesia Superior, Viminacium, Gordian III (A.D. 238-244), AE 30, (20.11 grams), obv. laureate bust of Gordian III to right, around [IMP GOR]DIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, rev. female figure standing between bull and lion, in exergue AN III, around P M S C OL [VIM], (year 3 = 240-1), (cf.S.3642, SNG Cop.142). Off centred, light brown patination, otherwise fine - good fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis, Elagabalus and Julia Maesa, (A.D. 218-222), AE 27 or five assaria, (11.37 grams), obv. Elagabalus laureate bust to right and Julia Maesa bust to left, around legend AVT K M AVP ANTONEINOC AV**G IOVLIA* MAICA AV**G*, rev. Dikaiosyne with scales and cornucopia to left, around V**P IOVL ANT*CELE**VKOV MAPKIANO**POLI TWN*, E to right. (cf.S.3147, Varbanov 160 [p.165], Mionnet 273 [p.101, Vol 2], Pick 962 [p.275]). Light patina, very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Macedon, Mende, c.460-425 B.C., Silver tetradrachm, 16.02 grams, Obv. bearded Dionysos reclining to l., on ass to r., holding a cantharus, to r. a Silenus figure to r., with thyrsos and wine-skin, dotted border, Rev. MEN **D*A I ON around vine with five grape clusters within linear square frame all within shallow incuse square, (S.1408 £2500, Noe Group 2, No.46 (p.22, Pl.VI, MN&M No.27 who records 7 examples from these dies, probably including this example), SNG ANS 322 (Pl.13), Pozzi Sale No.787 (P.45, Pl.XXVI), ACNAC Dewing 1041 (Pl.57, similar dies), Price (Coins of the Macedonians) Pl.VI, 33). Porous surface, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $0
Macedon, Terone, (500-480 B.C.), silver tetrobol or sixth stater, (2.09 grams), obv. bunch of grapes on oinochoe to right in dotted circle, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (cf.S.1291 [£150], Hardwick [see below] Pl.29, 6, SNG ANS 748). Porous surface, very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip II, (359-336 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (13.47 grams), "Amphipolis III" mint, issued c. 323/2-316/5 B.C., obv. head of Zeus laureate to right, dotted border, rev. naked youth or small man (Philip II), on horseback to right, **DR* monogram below, club between legs on right, above **FILIP POU*. (cf.S.6683, Le Rider Pl.44, 22, [p.122, only one noted that in commerce], Troxell type I4, group 4 [notes only two examples known]). In high relief, double struck on the obverse, otherwise extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $950
Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip II, (359-336 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, "Amphipolis IV" mint, 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 below, ME monogram on right, above **FILIPP OU*, dotted border, (cf.S.6683, Le Rider p.125 and Pl.47, 22, but different dies, M.39). In high relief, off centred obverse otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $360
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.070 grams), 'Amphipolis' mint, issued c.323-320 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 Athena Promachos to right, ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 105, BMC 105a-f, M.649, Demanhur Hoard 967-1013). Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.87 grams), Macedonian mint probably Amphipolis, issued 323-320 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, to left **BAS ILEWS* and monogram **PAQ*, **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 121, BMC 121a-e, M.860, SNG Munich 281). Nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.820 grams), Chios mint, issued 270-225 B..C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, sphinx to left above OIE monogram to left, to right **ALEXANDR[OU], P* under throne, (cf.S.6713, Price 2364, BMC -, M.-, Prokesch-Osten (1) 247, Bauslaugh series 31 (ANS MN 24 , Pl. 7, 39-78 [same dies]). Bright, well centred, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.83 grams), Ake mint, issued year 22, = 325-324 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 date //== below -I O, ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 3254, BMC 3254a-b, M.-, SNG Munich 727). Weakly struck in centre, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.06 grams), Ake mint, issued 325-4 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, date to left = year 22, to right **ALEXANDROU, (cf.S.6713, Price 3254, BMC 3254a-b, cf.M.1451a, Demanhur 3916-3932). Off centred on the reverse, toned, extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $500
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.004 grams), Babylon mint, issued c.317-311 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 MTP in wreath, H below throne, in exergue **BASILEW[S], ALEXANDR[OU]* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 3704, BMC 3704a-c, M.714, Armenak Hoard No.135). Broad flan, well centred, very fine or better.
Estimate $400
SOLD $320
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.160 grams), Abydus mint, issued 310-301 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, monogram IXIT to left, ivy leaf under throne, [caduceus] right field, **ALEXANDRPO[U]* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 1547, BMC -, M.-). Very fine, rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.21 grams), Abydus mint, issued c.310-301 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, ME to left, ivy leaf below throne, to right **ALEXANDR[OU]*. (cf.S.6730, Price 1560, BMC 1560a-b, M.252, SNG Cop.972). Nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.200 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, E**LI to left, lion head left below throne, to right **[A]LEXANDRO[U]*. (cf.S.6730, Price 1776, BMC 1776, M.-, SNG Cop.933). Good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.180 grams), Magnesia mint, issued 319-305 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, owl to left, AT monogram under throne, **[ALE]XANDRPOU* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 1965 [p.269, Pl;.CXXX], BMC 1965, M.653). Lightly toned, very fine and rare.
Estimate $180
SOLD $140
Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip III, (323-316 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.048 grams), Aradus mint, issued c.323-316 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, **SICE* monogram in circle over bunch of grapes to left, Z below throne, to right **ALEXANDROU, below **BASILEWS*, all within dotted border, (cf.S.6749, Price P155, BMC -, M.P55). Nearly very fine, rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip III, (323-316 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.846 grams), Aradus mint, issued c.323-316 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, **SER* monogram in circle over bunch of grapes all to left, to right **FILIPPOU*, below **[B]ASILEWS*, all within dotted border, H on side in exergue, (cf.S.6749, Price P156, BMC P156a-f, M.P64). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Macedon, kingdom of, Philip III, (323-316 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.775 grams), Susa mint, obv. Herakles head r., with lion skin, dotted border, rev. Zeus seated to l., eagle in outstretched hand, **LA* under throne, to right **FILIPPOU*, (cf.S.6749, Price P208, M.85, SNG Fitz 3237). Very fine, scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
Macedon, kingdom of Philip III, (323-316 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.41 grams), Ecbatana mint, issued 323-317 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right with lion skin, rev. Zeus seated to left, eagle in outstretched hand, **D* to left, I **W* under throne, to left **FILIPPOU, below **[B]ASILEWS, (cf.S.6749, Price P221, BMC P221, Akcakale Hoard 63, [M.P134]). Has been plugged, uneven edge, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip III, (323-316 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.334 grams), Colophon mint, issued c.323-319 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, lyre in left field, **FILIPPOU* to right, (cf.S.6751, Price P43, BMC P43a-c, M.P50, SNG Alpha Bank 852). Very fine/good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Macedon, Kingdom of Demetrios Poliorketes, (294 - Autumn 288 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.08 grams), Pella in Macedon mint, c.290-289 B.C., obv. diademed and horned head of Demetrios to right, rev. Poseidon standing to left, holding trident, right foot on rock, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **DHMHTRIOU*, monograms extreme left and right, (cf.S.6764 [£650], Newell 85 [obverse die LXX, reverse die - [not illustrated], BM London [2 of variety]). Bright, good very fine and rare type.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,300
Thrace, Tauric Chersonese, Panticapaeum, (340-325 B.C.), AE 17, (5.936 grams), obv. Bearded satyr head to left, rev. head of ox to left, around **P A N*, (cf.S.1699, BMC 17-8, SNG Stancomb 557-559 [Pl.XXV], MacDonald 67 [p.23], SNG BM 890-893 [Pl.XXXIV]). Dark brown patina, nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $450
SOLD $0
Thrace, Abdera, (375/3-365/360 B.C.), silver drachm (hemidrachm Sear), (2.724 grams), obv. Griffin springing to left with both forelegs raised, above EPIAP, below XE**LAOU*, rev. around **ABD HRI TEW N, within linear square laureate head of Apollo to right, shallow incuse square, (cf.S.1549, May [Coinage of Abdera] 519 same dies with one reported specimen = BMC 72). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Thrace, Byzantion, (c.340-320 B.C.), silver siglos (Persian standard), (5.456 grams), obv. cow standing to left, on dolphin to left, foreleg raised, above **PU, countermark in field, rev. quadripartite incuse square of mill-sail pattern, (S.1579, SNG BM Black Sea 21ff. [siglos], SNG Cop. 476). Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $400
Thrace, Maroneia, (late 2nd century B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.19 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 MARWNITWN*, (S.1635, Schonert-Geiss 1120 [obv. 41, rev.130], ACNAC Dewing 1295, BMC 59 [p.128]). Very large flan, good very fine, rare.
Estimate $700
SOLD $0
Thraco-Macedonian Tribes, The Derrones. c.475-450 B.C., silver dodecadrachm (38.89 gm), Obv. male driver seated in ox cart moving to left, holding goad in raised right hand and reins in left, a crested Corinthian helmet in field above ox to left, plain under ox, ground line with dotted exergue line below, another line lower still, Rev. triskeles of human legs with central dot, uncertain between legs. Reverse weakly struck as typical for this series, (S.1315 [£6500], Sv.16 (p.9, Pl.II,4 [same dies], AMNG III/2 [p.56, 5] and pl. xxv, 18 [same dies]), Traite 1450 Pl.XLIV, 7 [same dies]. Svoronos report one example from these dies [same weight]). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $0