Catalogue
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 $220
SOLD $0
Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip III, (323-316 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.09 grams), Cyprus, at Salamis mint, issued c.323-317 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, rudder to left, to right **FILIPPOU [BASILEWS]*, dotted border, (cf.S.6749, Price P129 [p.393, Pl.CXVI], BMC P129a-c, M.P80). Banker's mark under eye, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $100
Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip III, (323-316 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.98 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). Off centred reverse, very fine, scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $200
Macedon, Kingdom of, Antigonos Gonatas, silver tetradrachm, 277-239 B.C., (issued 246-229 B.C.) (16.440 grams), obv. Pan's head to left, with pedum on shoulder, all within Macedonian shield, rev. Athena Alkidemos advancing to left, with thunderbolt and shield, Macedonian helmet in field to left, KT to right, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **ANTIGONOU*, (cf.S.6783, SNG Greece 4 (Athens Mus) 926, SNG Ash 3261, Seyrig 16 59-65, Mathisen ANS MN 26 [1981] p.111 [for KT]). File mark on edge suggesting having been mounted, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $350
Thraco-Macedonian Tribe, The Derrones. Ca. 475-450 B.C., silver dodekadrachm (35.68 gm), Obv. male driver seated in ox cart moving to right, holding goad in raised right hand and reins in left, a crested Corinthian helmet in field above ox, plain under ox, Rev. triskeles of human legs with central dot, with palmette, (S.1315 [?6500], cf.Svoronos 13 [p.8], pl. 1, 14 [similar dies]. cf.AMNG III/2 [p.56, 5] and pl. xxv, 16 [similar dies]). Svoronos report 1 example from these similar dies (these of lighter weight), reverse weakly struck as typical for this series, obverse with porosity and some weakness, otherwise about very fine and very rare, dies unpublished.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $0
Thrace, Byzantion, silver siglos or drachm (Persian standard), (416-357 B.C.), (5.31 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 reverse, extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $450
Thrace, Tauric Chersonese, Panticapaeum, (340-325 B.C.), AE 17, (4.256 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]); another (3rd century B.C.), AE 19, (6.96 grams), obv. beardless Pan head to left, wearing ivy leaf, rev. countermarked by twelve-rayed star, over a bow and arrow [**PAN*] below, (S.1701, cf.SNG Stancomb 560-61, SNG BM 898-899, BMC 31). brown patina, nearly extremely fine; very fine, both scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Thrace, Deultum, Tranquillina, wife of Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE 23, (5.825 grams), obv. Tranquillina draped bust to right, around SAB, TRANQVILLINA AVG, rev. Demeter to left, wearing chiton, holding sceptre and corn ears, around COL FL PA C DEVLT, (cf.S.3810, BMC -, Jurukova "Die Munzpragung von Deulton", [Berlin 1973] No.388 [p.122, Pl.23, 388]). Dark green patina, very fine and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Thrace, Island off Thrace, Thasos, (c.early 5th century B.C.), silver stater, (8.472 grams), obv. naked ithyphallic Satyr (classical style) in kneeling running attitude carrying off nymph raising hand in protest, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (S.1746 [?425], Asyut Hoard -, BMC 24, McClean 4197, SNG Cop. 1010, ACNAC Dewing 1322). Nearly very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $160
Thrace, Island of, Thasos, (after 148 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.73 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, very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.740 grams), Aenus mint, issued 282/1-282/1 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, Hermes left on throne, tripod in outer left, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson -, Armenak -, cf.Meydancikkale 2691 [Pl.79]). nearly full flan, good very fine/very fine and rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $600
Paeonia, Kingdom of, Patraos, (c.340-315 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (12.595 grams), obv. head of Apollo to right, with laureate, rev. horseman spearing fallen enemy, who holds spear and shield, around below **PATRAOU, MH monogram above left, (S.1520, Paeonian Hoard 242-55 [same dies], BMC 6, Weber 2232 [same dies]). Obverse off centred, otherwise very fine/good very fine and a rare type.
Estimate $500
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 $250
SOLD $140
Thessaly, Larissa, (350-325BC), drachm, (6.20gms), obverse, head of nymph Larissa three-quarter face to left, wearing necklace, hair floating loosely with ampyx in front, reverse, horse grazing to right (S.2120, BMC57). Off-centre obverse, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $700
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 $60
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver stater or double victoriatus, (6.01 grams), Larissa mint, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, behind **SIMIOU*, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **QESSA LWN*, above two stars, either side of figure **P O/ L E*, (cf.S.2232, McClean 4716, SNG Cop. 294), Nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver stater or double victoriatus, (6.350 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 $220
SOLD $140
Acarnania, Leucas (Colony of Corinth), (350-300 B.C.), silver stater, (8.276 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 amphora to right behind the head, (cf.S.2281, Calciati 129, [p.427], BMC 89 [p.132], cf.SNG Cop. 356). Extremely fine, toned and scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $300
Boiotia, Federal Coinage, Uncertain Mint (probably Thebes), Silver drachm, 387-374 B.C., (5.620 grams), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora within incuse square, without pellet above, across field to left **D I* to right, (cf.S.2418, BCD 68 (p.23, Triton IX, issued 304-294 B.C. similar dies), Head, Head "Boeotia" p.57 (Pl.IV, 22), Sear -, cf.BMC 24 (p.34, Pl.V, 8), SNG Cop. 413, SNG Newnham Davis 189, Traite 287 (Pl.ccii, 26), Weber 3328 (described as Delium?), Double struck on the reverse, nearly extremely fine, very rare.
Estimate $700
SOLD $340
Boiotia, Boiotian League, Federal Coinage, silver drachm, (225-171 B.C.), (4.95 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 3206, SNG Cop.387-8). Good very fine with dark grey tone, slightly off centred on the obverse, very scarce.
Estimate $350
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 $600
SOLD $400
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 $130
Euboia, Histiaia, (mid 4th century B.C.), silver tetrobol, (2.62 grams), obv. nymph Histiaia head to right wreathed with vine leaves, hair rolled, rev. nymph Histiaia seated to right on galley with stylis, legend **ISTIAI to lower right, E**W*N (N reversed) behind over grapes, aplustre on galley, (S.2495 [?100], cf.BCD 366 [Lanz 111, similar dies], BMC 24 [Pl.XXIV, 6]). Good fine/very fine and very rare variant.
Estimate $120
SOLD $70
Euboia, Histaia, (3rd century B.C.), silver tetrobol and diobol?, (2.014, 1.148 grams), obv. nymph Histaia head to right wreathed with vine, hair rolled, rev. nymph Histaia seated to right on galley, trident head below, partial legend **ISTIAEWN around, (cf.S.2497, cf.SNG Cop. 531 and SNG Lockett 1799, the diobol not published). Good very fine/ good fine, the diobol apparently unpublished and extremely rare. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.000 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). About as struck, slightly porous, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $850
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 $1,200
SOLD $700
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.19 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, Kraay ACGC 199, Sv.Pl.14, 1-30). Struck with a rusty reverse die, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $750
Attica, Athens, (300-262 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.084 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.2547, Kraay (Coins of Ancient Athens) Pl. IV, 6, SNG Cop. 65). Clear symbol on helmet, very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (300-262 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.938 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.2547, Kraay (Coins of Ancient Athens) Pl. IV, 6, SNG Cop. 65). Larger flan than usual, nearly very fine/very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $200
Attica, Athens, (20's - 19 B.C.), AE 19, hemidrachm, (7.040 grams), obv. head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing triple crested helmet, rev. Athena advancing right with spear, A over **Q/E all to left, all within wreath, [owl to right]. (cf.S.2568, Sv.Pl.80, 29-35; Athenian Agora 149 [p.106-7, Pl.14, 345 examples found], SNG Cop. 312, BMC 561). Good fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $60