Catalogue
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.022 grams), Damascus mint, issued c.330-320 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, AP [monogram] X to left upwards, **L* below throne, **ALEXANDR[OU]* to right, (cf.S.6713, Price 3200, BMC 3200, M.1346, Demanhur Hoard No.2910-6). Bright, nearly very fine, scarce.
Estimate $450
SOLD $300
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.964 grams), Lampsacus 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, K I to left, to right **ALEXANDRO[U]*, and N O monogram under throne, (cf.S.6730, Price 1398, BMC 1398, M.823, SNG Cop. 990). Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.108 grams), Abydus mint, issued 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, MI monogram to left, under throne monogram **Z*, **ALEXANDR[OU]* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 1528, BMC 1528a-d, M.1618, SNG Cop. 994). Very fine or better with minor hoard patination on the reverse and edge, scarce.
Estimate $180
SOLD $180
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.956 grams), Colophon 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, crescent to left, **P* below throne, **ALEXANDR[OU]* to right, (cf.S.6730, Price 1813, BMC 1813a-d, M.262, SNG Cop. 919). Good fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip III, (323-317 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.804 grams), "Pella" mint, issued c.323-317 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 a grasshopper, below throne A, **FILIPPOU* to right, **BASILE[WS]* in exergue, (cf.S.6748, Price P1, BMC P1, M.-, Demanhur Hoard 1637). Good fine, scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Macedon, Kingdom of Philip III, (323-316 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.122 grams), Susa mint, issued 320-316 B.C., obv. Herakles head right with lion skin, rev. Zeus seated to left, eagle in outstretched hand, **LA* under throne, to right **FILIPPOU*, dotted border, (cf.S.6749, Price P208, M.85, SNG Fitz 3237). Good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Macedon under Romans, Amphipolis (158-149 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.384 grams), obv. Macedonian shield, at centre of which is a bust of Artemis Tauropolos to right with bow and quiver at her shoulder, rev. **MAKEDONWN PRWTHS* in two lines, club between, **SHAR* monogram above, ANK monogram below, all within oak wreath, to left TK and to right TME monograms, to hard left a thunderbolt, (S.1386, AMNG 177 [p.58 14 only noted], Hunter 3 [p.179], SNG Cop. 1314, BMC 7, McClean 749). Toned, very fine and a scarce variety.
Estimate $350
SOLD $0
Thrace, Byzantion, silver siglos or drachm (Persian standard), (416-357 B.C.), (5.346 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.). Slightly of centre on obverse, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
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
Thrace, Pautalia, Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, (A.D. 138-161), AE 24, (9.678 grams), obv. bare head draped and cuirassed bust to right of Marcus Aurelius, around M AVP H**L*IOC OYHPOC KAIC, rev. bearded river god reclining to left, holding branch in left hand, around **PAUTALIA*C, in exergue **OULPIA*C, (S.-, Varbanov 4435 (This Coin, illustrated p.381), BMC -, Ruzicka 24 [p.47]). With attractive dark green surface patina, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $0
Thrace, Pautalia, Caracalla, (A.D. 193-217), AE 30, (16.950 grams), obv. Laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right of Caracalla, around AV[T K M AV]P CEV ANT**W*NEINOC, rev. Serapis standing facing right hand raised holding sceptre in left hand, around **OV**LPIA*C **[PAUTALIA*C], (S.-, cf.Varbanov 5192-5 [variant obv. legend]). Weak in places, fine, very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
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, MTO monogram to left, XAE monogram in exergue, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 214, Armenak -, M.-). With nearly full flan, slightly double struck on the reverse nearly extremely fine/good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $0
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.032 grams), uncertain mint, issued after 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, **MONR* monogram to left, HP monogram above, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson -, Armenak -). Bright, with nearly full flan, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $900
SOLD $0
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.02 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). Toned, with golden highlights, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $900
SOLD $0
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.068 grams), Lampsacus mint, issued 297/6-282/1 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, **DX* monogram to left, herm outer left, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 50, M.91, SNG Ash. 3725-6, SNG Cop. 1095-6). Lightly toned, reverse with scratches and scrapes, with a nearly full flan, good very fine/nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $750
SOLD $750
Thrace, kingdom of Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.264 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, to left **F* under forepart of lion to left, pentagram under throne, below **BASILEWS*, to left **[L]YSIMACOU*, (S.6812, Price L27, M.L21, Thompson 127). Bright, good very fine, rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), modern copy of gold stater, (5.41 grams); Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy IV, (221-204 B.C.), AE 24, (8.17 grams), Alexandria mint, obv. head of Alexander the Great wearing elephant skin to right, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt, holding cornucopiae, E between legs, around **BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOU*, (S.-, Sv.976, SNG Cop.232); Sasanian King, Khusru I, (A.D. 531-579), silver drachm, (4.00 grams), obv. bust to right with crown, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar with attendants, (Sellwood 54, Gobl 196, M.1028-9); other ancient bronze coins from Rome of Constantine the Great (S.3883); Maximinus II (S.3753); Constantius II (S.4003) and a Byzantine anonymous folles (attributed to Romanus III) (S.1823); together with Crusader State Baronial issue silver denier. Very good - very fine. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
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 [ú425], Asyut Hoard -, BMC 24, McClean 4197, SNG Cop. 1010, ACNAC Dewing 1322). Very fine and very scarce with good phallic detail.
Estimate $700
SOLD $0
Thrace, Island off Thrace, Thasos, (c.late 5th century B.C.), silver stater, (8.728 grams), obv. naked ithyphallic Satyr (classical style) in kneeling running attitude carrying off nymph raising hand in protest, which is extended beyond the Satyr's back, to right a dolphin downwards, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (cf.S.1747, cf.BMC 31, SNG Cop. 1017). Very fine with good facial, very scarce.
Estimate $1,450
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 $150
Thrace, Island of, Thasos, (after 148 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.224 grams), obv. head of young Dionysos to right, wreathed with ivy and band across forehead, rev. Herakles naked standing to left, holding club, lion skin over left arm, to right **HRAKLEOUS* to left **SWTHROS*, below **QASION*, M to left, (cf.S.1759, SNG Cop. 1039). Toned, good very fine/good fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
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 $550
SOLD $0
Thessaly, Larissa (under Macedonian domination), (340-325 B.C.), silver drachm, (6.052 grams), obv. facing head of nymph Larissa three-quarter to left, rev. horse grazing to right, above **LARIS* in exergue **AIWN*, (S.2120, SNG Cop. 121, Hermann Pl.V, 8). Slightly off centred, otherwise good very fine with attractive grey tone.
Estimate $700
SOLD $0
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 $300
SOLD $240
Illyria, Epidamnos-Dyrrhachium (Colony of Corinth), (350-300 B.C.), silver stater, (8.114 grams), obv. Pegasos with pointed wing flying to right, rev. head of Athena to right in Corinthian helmet over a leather cap, **D* and club behind head, dolphin before helmet, (cf.S.1894, Calciati 22 [p.362], BMC 10, cf.McClean 5040). Worn with rough obverse surface, otherwise fine /very fine and a scarce mint.
Estimate $180
SOLD $0
Illyria, Apollonia, (3rd - 2nd century B.C.), silver drachms (7), obv. cow standing left looking back at calf, rev. double stellate pattern, various names (S.1878, BMC 5, 13, 14, 15 [2], 24[2]); Epidamnos-Dyrrhachium, (3rd-3nd century B.C.), silver drachms, (7) obv. cow standing right looking back at calf, rev. double florin pattern within square, various names, (S.1899, BMC 41 [2], 51, 56, 94, cf.123, 135). Fair - nearly very fine. (14)
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Acarnania, Anactorion (Colony of Corinth), (350-300 B.C.), silver stater, (8.544 grams), obv. Pegasos with pointed wing flying to left, AN monogram below, rev. NAY to left, head of Athena to left in Corinthian helmet over a leather cap, ring with pendants, AN monogram behind head, **AG* monogram below neck, (S.2249, Calciati 73 [p.504], BMC 59-63, SNG Cop.295-6). Nearly very fine/good very fine, rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $420
Acarnania, Anactorion (Colony of Corinth), (350-300 B.C.), silver stater, (8.438 grams), obv. Pegasos with pointed wing flying to left, AN monogram below, rev. K**L*E to left, head of Athena to left in Corinthian helmet over a leather cap, bucranium and AN monogram behind head, **AG* monogram below neck, (S.2249, Calciati 71 [p.503-4], BMC 49-53, SNG Cop.293). Nearly very fine/good very fine, rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $190
Boiotia, Thebes, (378-338 B.C.), silver stater, (12.198 grams), obv. Boeotian shield, rev. amphora, 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). Toned, extremely fine and a scarce type.
Estimate $1,350
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 scarce type.
Estimate $650
SOLD $420