Catalogue
Thrace, Island off Thrace, Thasos, (c.early 5th century B.C.), silver stater, (9.77 grams), obv. naked ithyphallic Satyr (archaic style) in kneeling running attitude carrying off nymph raising hand in protest, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (S.1357 [£400], Asyut Hoard 100-126, cf.BMC 24, cf.McClean 4197, SNG Cop. 1008, ACNAC Dewing 1313). Very fine or better and very scarce.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $0
Thrace, Island off Thrace, Thasos, (c.510-490 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.352 grams), obv. naked ithyphallic Satyr (archaic style) in a kneeling running attitude carrying off protesting nymph, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (S.1358 [£200], BMC 12, McClean 4200 [Pl.151, 24]). Nearly very fine with good facial detail, very scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Thrace, Island off Thrace, Thasos, (c.463-411 B.C.), silver stater, (8.72 grams), obv. naked ithyphallic Satyr (classical style) in kneeling running attitude carrying off nymph raising hand with all fingers showing in protest, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (S.1746 [£425], Asyut Hoard -, BMC 24, McClean 4197, SNG Cop. 1010, ACNAC Dewing 1322). Very fine and very scarce with goood phallic detail.
Estimate $750
SOLD $0
Thrace, Island of, Thasos, (after 148 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.714 grams), obv. head of the young Dionysos wearing ivy wreath to right, rev. naked Herakles standing facing head to left, holding club and lion skin, around **HPAKLEOUS SWTHROS QA[SIWN]*, to left in field monogram **HM*, (S.1759, BMC 74-78, SNG Cop. 1043). Toned, scyphate type flan with flan cut on leg on reverse, othewise very fine or better.
Estimate $250
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 $800
SOLD $600
Thrace, kingdom of Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.022 grams), Colophon mint, struck 299-296 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right with lion skin, within dotted circle, rev. Zeus enthroned to left supporting eagle, spear behind, to left **F* under forepart of lion to left, pentagram under throne, below **BASILEW[S]*, to left **LYSIMACOU*, (S.6812, Price L27, M.20, Thompson 127). Uneven toned, nearly very fine, rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $100
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 $750
SOLD $540
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.142 grams), Pella mint, issued c.286/5-282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, 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, monogram in wreath in inner left field, AP monogram in exergue, to right **BASILEW[S]*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 250). High relief, of fine style, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $900
Thessaly, Larissa, (340-320 B.C.), silver drachm, (5.792 grams), obv, facing head of nymph Larissa three-quarter to left, within dotted border, rev. horse grazing to right, with head turned facing, above **LARIS, in exergue **AIWN, (cf.S.2121, Hermann Pl.V, 14). Toned, of finest style, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $200
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (c.196-mid 1st century B.C.), silver double victoriatus, (6.29 grams), Larissa mint, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **QESSA LWN*, above across **[IP]POL OCO[S]* and in exergue **[A]TRESTIDH*, (cf.S.2232, McClean 4927 [p.239, Pl.179,7]). Bright, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Acarnania, Leucas (Colony of Corinth), (350-300 B.C.), silver stater, (8.064 grams), obv. Pegasos with pointed wing flying to left, **L* below, rev. head of Athena to left in Corinthian helmet over a leather cap, with stylis (mast and yard arm) and **L behind head, **X* below neck, (cf.S.2282, Calciati 141 [p.429], BMC 101, McClean 5350). Very fine /nearly extremely fine and very scarce variant.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Acarnania, Thyrrheion (Colony of Corinth), (350-300 B.C.), silver stater, (8.426 grams), obv. Pegasos with pointed wing flying to left, **Q* below, rev. head of Athena to left in Corinthian helmet over a leather cap, with earring and pendants and Y behind head, **Q* before neck, (cf.S.2301, Calciati 13 [p.515], BMC 8, SNG Cop. 407). Slightly off centred obverse, otherwise good very fine /extremely fine and very scarce type.
Estimate $350
SOLD $200
Boiotia, Boiotian League, Federal Coinage, silver drachm, (225-171 B.C.), (4.88 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, (cf.S.2404, BCD 126, [Triton IX], BMC 92-93, Weber 3306, SNG Cop.387-8). Good very fine with grey tone, very scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Boiotia, Thebes, (363-338 B.C.), magistrate Kal(l)i.., silver stater, (11.94 grams), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora in concave field, with letters **KA LLI* either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series D3, No.63, BMC 151, McClean 5603, Weber 3280, SNG Cop. 340, SNG Fitz. 2950). Bright, nearly extremely fine/very fine and a very scarce type.
Estimate $700
SOLD $0
Boiotia, Thebes, (378-338 B.C.), silver stater, (12.17 grams), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora, with letters **KA LL[I]* either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series D3, No.63, BMC 151, McClean 5603, Weber 3280, SNG Cop. 340, SNG Fitz. 2950). Off centred reverse, extremely fine and a very scarce type.
Estimate $700
SOLD $0
Euboia, Chalcis, (338-303 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (1.598 grams), obv. head of Hera to right, with hair rolled, rev. eagle flying to right carrying snake in talons and beak, symbol of crescent above XA below, (S.2484, Picard Emission 7 [p.31, Pl.V 1b same dies], Lanz BCD Sale Catalogue 111, [lot 136]). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Euboia, Histiaia, (c.350-340 B.C.), silver drachms, (2.920 and 2.582 grams), obv. head of nymph Histiaia wreathed in ivy, rev. cow standing to right, vine with two bunches of grapes, **ISTI* in exergue, AY**G* monogram to right, (S.2494 [£140], BMC 4, Lanz BCD Catalogue No.111, [lot 375, realised 350 Euros +], SNG Cop.516). First coin good very fine/nearly very fine, second coin holed, otherwise good fine, both rare. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Euboia, Histaia, (3rd-2nd century B.C.), silver tetrobols, obv. head of nymph Histaia to right, wreathed with vine, hair rolled, rev. nymph Histaia seated to right on galley, wing on galley, around **ISTI AIEWN*, to right M, (cf.S.2496, cf.BMC 93). Poor - very fine. (15)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Attica, Athens, (c.500 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.204 grams), obv. crude Archaic style head of Athena to right wearing Attic helmet with faint chevrons and dots, rev. owl standing to right, head facing with broad neck, to left olive spray, to right, **AQE*, all in incuse square, (S.1842 [£1000], cf.Sv. Pl.5, No.8/9 [very similar dies], cf.Asyut Hoard 268-310 [Group IV], Seltman Group Gii, 249 [obv. A164, rev. P202], SNG Cop. 19-20). Dumpy flan, weak in places, slightly off centred reverse, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (c.480 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.59 grams), obv. crude Archaic style head of Athena to right wearing Attic helmet, rev. owl standing to right, head facing with broad neck, body of dot olive twig and two leaves, with central berry, to right, **[AQE], all in incuse square, (S.1846 [£750], cf.Asyut Hoard 339-344 [Group IVf], Seltman Group E, cf.No.110, [cf.A72, P81, similar if not the same dies], SNG Cop. 15-18). Light weight, porous and with test cuts on the reverse, crude style, fair.
Estimate $200
SOLD $100
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.17 grams), issue c.430 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII, SNG Cop.33-40). About as struck, good extremely fine.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $3,200
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.83 grams), issue c.420 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII, SNG Cop.33-40). Bright, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,400
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.18 grams), issue c.430 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII, SNG Cop.33-40). Gash across owl's head and an indentation on wing, otherwise with grey tone and nearly very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.05 grams), issue c.430 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII, SNG Cop.33-40). Gash across owl's head and several obverse knocks, otherwise with light grey tone and fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.660 grams), issue c.420 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, cornucopiae countermark on cheek, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII). Uneven tone, cut across owl's neck on reverse, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.70 grams), issue c.430 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII, SNG Cop.33-40). Gashes across Athena's head and owl's head on reverse and an indentation on face of Athena, several cuts into edge, otherwise with grey tone and nearly very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.02 grams), issue c.430 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig and crescent behind, to right, **AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII, SNG Cop.33-40). Gash across owl's head and an into reverse flan, otherwise with grey tone and nearly fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (late 4th early 3rd century B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.02 grams), obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, eye in profile, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, olive twig and crescent behind, to right **AQE, (S.2537, BMC 144, SNG Cop. 63). Toned, small flan, nearly extremely fine and scarce
Estimate $750
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (166-57 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.478 grams), issued 181-180 B.C., (Thompson date) but probably 149-8 B.C. (revised chronology), obv. head of Athena Parthenos to right wearing triple-crested Athenian helmet, ornamented with Pegasus, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture with palm branch over shoulder, on prostrate amphora, legend across **A QE, to left **PO/lU*, to right TI with monogram **MDR*, all within wreath, (cf.S.2555, Thompson 108a [same dies], SNG von Post 102 [same dies]), Obverse porosity and scratches, otherwise fine and very rare (the second know example from these dies.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Attica, Athens, (166-57 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.164 grams), issued 86-84 B.C., obv. head of Athena Parthenos to right wearing triple-crested Athenian helmet, ornamented with Pegasus, within dotted border, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, on prostrate amphora, plain on amphora, across two monograms **LAP* to left and MTA to right, (S.-, Thompson 1318 [same obverse die, new reverse die], BMC 516-518, SNG Cop.292, SNG Lockett 1942). Slightly off centred reverse, minor corrosion spot on ear, otherwise good very fine, very rare and historically important.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,500