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Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip II, (359-336 B.C.), AE 18, uncertain Macedonian mint, (8.75 grams), issued posthumously c.323-316/5 B.C., obv. Apollo head to right with tainia, dotted border, rev. naked youth on horse, above **FILOPPOU*, to right of horse **D*, (cf.S.6696, cf.SNG ANS 912, SNG Greece II, -); Syria, Kingdom of, Seleucus III, (226-223 B.C.), AE 15, Antioch mint, (4.69 grams), obv. Artemis bust right, rev. Apollo seated left, (S.6929, SNG Israel (Spaer) 503 ff, SNG Cop.133). First with somewhat porous surface, large flan, very fine and a rare variety; second with earthy patina, good fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.256 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, to left crescent, **ALEXANDROU* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 89, BMC 89a-f, M.259, Demanhur Hoard 579-613). Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.855 grams), Corinth mint, issued c.310-290 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, cornucopiae to left downwards, NO under throne, **BASILEWS* in exergue, (cf.S.6713, Price 691, SNG Munich 383-4, M.877). Nearly very fine and a rare type.
Estimate $450
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 $300
SOLD $260
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 $250
SOLD $200
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.802 grams), Ake mint, issued c.323-322 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 24, to right **ALEXANDROU*, (cf.S.6713, Price 3260, BMC 3260a-c, M.-). Off centred on the obverse, very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.22 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, Ammon head to right on left field, ivy leaf below throne, to right **[AL]EXAND[ROU]*. (cf.S.6730, Price 1551, BMC 1551a-d, M.189, SNG Cop.970, SNG Lockett 1488). Very fine or better, scarce.
Estimate $220
SOLD $180
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.05 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, head of Ammon to right on left field, ivy leaf under throne, **[A]LEXANDRO[U]* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 1551, BMC 1551a-d, M.189, SNG Cop. 970). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.262 grams), Miletus mint, issued c.325-323 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, thunderbolt to left, under throne **HD* monogram, to right **ALEXANDROU*. (cf.S.6730, Price 2088, BMC 2088a-h, M.-, SNG Fitz.2227, THompson NS 16 32-53 [27 examples recorded]). Slightly off centred obverse, extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Macedon, Sermylia, (490-480 B.C.), silver tetrobol, (2.422 grams), obv. naked horseman galloping to right, with spear, dotted border, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (cf.S.1287 [tetradrachm], SNG ANS 725 [same dies] = Rhousopoulos Sale Hirsch 13, May 15 1905 [lot 1003], BMC 15 [p.138]). Very fine, and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Macedon, Uncertain (Philippi?), Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE 19, (4.242 grams), obv. bare head to right, of Augustus, AVG behind, rev. two colonists plowing with two oxen, (cf.S.268 [Tiberius], SNG Cop. 282 (Parium, Mysia), RPC 1656). Dark green patina, nearly very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Paeonia, Kingdom of, Patraos, (c.340-315 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (12.03 grams), obv. head of Apollo to r., with laureate, rev. horseman spearing fallen enemy, who holds spear and shield, around **[P O ART]A[U], (S.1520, Paeonian Hoard 461 [same dies], SNG ANS 1040 [same obverse die]). Flan flaw on edge, obverse off centred, otherwise extremely fine and a scarce type.
Estimate $450
SOLD $0
Thrace, Byzantion, silver siglos or drachm (Persian standard), (416-357 B.C.), (5.29 grams), obv. cow standing to left on dolphin, **PU*, above, foreleg raised, rev. quadripartite incuse square of "mill-sail" pattern, the surfaces granulated, (S.1579, BMC 1-8, SNG Cop. 476, SNG BMC Black Sea 21ff.). Granular porous surface, but attractive, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Thrace, Byzantium, (c.357-340 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.24 grams), obv. **PY* above cow standing left, with right foreleg raised, standing on dolphin to left, AX monogram to left, and B below cow, rev. large quadripartite incuse square with granulated surface, (S.1580, Dewing 1278v., BMC.3). Well centered extremely fine except for a little right side weakness not affecting the design, exceptional lustruous surfaces, rare.
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $0
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 $100
SOLD $0
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.586 grams), Lampsacus mint, issued before 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 Medusa head in centre, HP monogram in left field, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, M.401, Thompson 47). Bright, slightly porous surface, otherwise nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.972 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued 288/7-282/1 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, caduceus with handle to left, AI monogram outer right, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 198, Armenak 914 [ANS MN 31 [p.86, Plate 24], M.107). Well centred very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $0
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.886 grams), Amphipolis mint, issued 288/7-282/1 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, **PUQ* monogram to left, HM monogram in exergue, extreme right KO monogram, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 208, Armenak 921). Bright, with nearly full flan, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $0
Thrace, Island off Thrace, Thasos, (c.early 5th century B.C.), silver stater, (8.48 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). Toned with collector ticket, very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $750
SOLD $0
Thrace, Island of, Thasos, (after 148 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.68 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 QASIWN*, to left in field M and second with monogram **HDTR*, (S.1759, BMC 72-73, 67-71, SNG Cop. 1049, 1046-1048). Slightly bent, othewise, good fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $190
Moesia Inferior, Istros, (400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (4.130 grams), obv. two young male heads facing, side by side, left inverted, right upright, rev. sea-eagle standing to left on dolphin to left, which it attacks with its beak, below dolphin **DI I*, (cf.S.1669; SNG BMC -, Mionnet I, 28 [p.357], Berlin 13 [p.53], Pick 439, SNG Stancomb -). Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
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 $350
SOLD $340
Thessaly, Pharsalos, silver triobol, 440-425 B.C., (2.94 grams), obv. Athena head to right in close fitting helmet, rev. horse's head to right in incuse square, **F AR* downwards on right of horse, (cf.S.2187 [£140], Lavva 12 [obv. V9, rev. R10, same dies], examples in Berlin and Istanbul [same dies]). Nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver stater or double victoriatus, (5.834 grams), Larissa mint, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, behind **[SI]MIOU*, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **[Q]ESSA LWN*, above two stars, either side of figure **P O/ L E*, (cf.S.2232, McClean 4716, SNG Cop. 294), Very fine or better, well centred, and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver stater or double victoriatus, (5.81 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 **A RIS*, either side of figure **T O/KL H/S*, (cf.S.2232, BMC -, McClean 4831, cf.SNG Cop. 292), Bright from cleaning, nearly extremely fine, well centred, and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver stater or double victoriatus, (6.21 grams), Larissa mint, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, behind **[M]ANDRO/[S]QENOUS*, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **QESSA LWN*, above across **A IRS* (sic), on either side of figure TO **KL/H*C, (cf.S.2232, McClean 4850, cf.SNG Cop. 292), Bright, good very fine, well centred, and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Lokris, Lokris Opuntia, silver quarter stater, (369-338 B.C.), (2.40 grams), obv. Persephone wreathed head to right, rev. Ajax son of Oileus, advancing right, with sword and shield, around **OPONTIWN( (S.2330, BMC 9-12); Rome, Septimius Severus, (A.D. 193-211), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 201 (3.40 grams), obv. laureate head of Septimius Severus to right, around SEVERVS PIVS AVG, rev. around FVNDAT OR PACIS, Severus in togate standing to left, holding branch and scroll, (S.6282, RIC 265, RSC 205). Good fine/fine; very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Lokris, Lokris Opuntia, silver quarter stater, (369-338 B.C.), (2.60 grams), obv. Persephone wreathed head to left, rev. Ajax son of Oileus, advancing r., with sword and shield, to left **[OP]ONTIWN* (cf.S.2330); Boiotia, Boiotian League, Federal Coinage, probably struck at Thebes, (395-340 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.50 grams), obv. Boeotian shield, rev. amphora with letter [B]O I ivy leaf to left, above a club, (cf.S.2396, BCD Triton IX, 30, BMC 33, SNG Cop. 173); Sikyonia, Sikyon, (330/320 - 280 B.C.), (2.50 grams), silver hemidrachm, obv. chimaera standing left, **SI* below, rev. dove flying to left, one dot above tail, (cf.S.2774, BCD 292, BMC 124). All fine and bright, second coin with minor porosity on reverse. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Boiotia, Boiotian League, Federal Coinage, silver drachm, (225-171 B.C.), (4.66 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 VAPK to left, (cf.S.2404, BCD 122, [Triton IX], BMC 97, McClean 5619). Good very fine with grey tone, some surface roughness on the reverse, very scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
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 $500
SOLD $0