Catalogue

Lot 3601 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3602 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3603 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3604 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3605 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3606 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3607 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3608 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3609 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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)

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Lot 3610 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3611 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3612 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3613 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3614 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3615 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3616 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3617 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3618 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3619 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3620 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3621 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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)

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Lot 3622 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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)

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Lot 3623 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3624 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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.

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Lot 3625 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

Boiotia, Thebes, (378-338 B.C.), silver stater, (12.042 grams), obv. Boeotian shield, rev. amphora with letter **PE LI* either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series B3, No.80, McClean 5608, SNG Cop.348). Very fine, a scarce Magistrate.

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Lot 3626 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

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)

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Lot 3627 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

Euboia, Karystos, (c.350 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.376 grams), obv. bearded head of Herakles to right, clad in lion skin, rev. cow seated to left, KAPY above, club to right below, (S.2505 [£400], BMC 8-9, Lanz BCD Catalogue No.111, [lot 556, realised 250 Euros +], SNG Cop.417). Good fine/very fine and rare.

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Lot 3628 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

Attica, Athens, (c.430 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.814 grams), 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, Kraay ACGC 199, Sv.Pl.14, 1-30). Minor surface roughness on the both surfaces, very large flan, otherwise extremely fine or better.

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Lot 3629 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.116 grams), 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 cresent behind, to right, AQE, all in incuse square, (S.2526, BMC 62). Attractive tone, nearly extremely fine, scarce.

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Lot 3630 Sale 86 Greek Silver and Bronze Coins

Attica, Athens, (393-300 B.C., but c. 350-300 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.00 grams), 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.2537, BMC 144, Kraay (Coins of Ancient Athens) Pl. IV, 5, SNG Cop. 65). Nice light tone, minor reverse scratch, nearly extremely fine.

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