Catalogue
Romanus IV, (1068-1071), gold histamenon nomisma, (4.33 grams), struck at Constantinople mint, scyphate flan, Class I, obv. Christ standing on footstool, with nimbus crowning Romanus and Eudocia, rev. Constantine Michael VII in centre with Constantius and Andronicus, all on footstools, (S.1859, DOC 1). Cracked flan, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $350
SOLD $280
Romanus IV, (1068-1071), gold histamenon nomisma (scyphate), Constantinople mint, Class II, (3.07 grams), obv. Christ standing on footstool, with nimbus crowning Romanus and Eudocia, IC XC, around +PWMA EVDKKA (sic), rev. Michael in centre, Constantius on left, and Andronicus on right, without footstools, around KWN MX AND, (S.1861, DOC 2, R.2026). Clipped and nearly very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Michael VII, (A.D.1071-1078), electrum gold histamenon nomisma (scyphate), Constantinople mint, (4.404 grams), obv. bust of long bearded Christ facing, wearing nimbus, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, IC XC across, double dotted border, rev. +MIXAHL BACIL A, around bust of Michael facing, bearded wearing crown and loros, holding labarum without pellet on shaft and globe with cross, (S.1868, DOC 2a, BMC 3, R.2032). Good bust of bearded Christ, extremely fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $520
Michael VII (1071-1078), electrum histamenon nomisma, (4.30 grams), struck at Constantinople mint, scyphate flan, Class II, obv. Bust of Christ facing, with nimbus, rev. Michael VII bust facing bearded wearing loros and crown, in right hand labarum, and in left hand globe with pelleted cross, legend variant, double border, (S.1868, DOC 2d.14). Large flan, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $380
Michael VII, (1071-1078), gold histamenon nomisma, (3.32 grams), struck at Constantinople mint, scyphate flan, Class I, obv. Christ enthroned facing, with nimbus, rev. Michael VII bust facing bearded wearing loros, in right hand labarum, and in left hand pelleted cross on globe, double border, (S.1868, DOC 1). Clipped flan, very fine/good very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Nicephorus III, (A.D.1078-1081), electrum gold histamenon nomisma (scyphate), Constantinople mint, (4.34 grams), obv. bearded Christ enthroned no back, facing, wearing nimbus, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, IC XC across, double dotted border, rev. +NIKH**F D*EC T W ROTANIAT, around bust of Nicephorus facing, bearded wearing crown and loros, holding labarum with X on shaft and globe with cross, (S.1881, DOC 3, BMC 7-11, R.2051-2). Flan edge crack, otherwise very fine/extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $320
Nicephorus III, (AD.1078-1081) Electrum gold histamenon Nomisma (Scyphate) (4.34 gram) Christ seated facing on throne without back, reverse Nicephoras standing. Good bust of bearded christ, cracked flan scarce very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $270
Alexius I, (1081-1118), gold histamenon nomisma, (4.32 grams), struck at Constantinople mint, scyphate flan, Pre-Reform coinage, 1081-1092, obv. Christ enthroned facing, with nimbus, rev. Alexius I bust facing bearded wearing loros, in right hand labarum with X on shaft, and in left hand cross on globe, double border, (S.1892, H. Pl.1, 5). Large flan, cracked flan, good very fine/very fine and scarce.
Estimate $350
SOLD $220
John II, (1118-1143), gold hyperpyron, Constantinople mint, (4.18 grams), obv. Christ enthroned facing wears nimbus, in hand the Gospels, rev. facing figures of the Virgin on right placing hand on head of John II on left wearing loros, who holds a cross on globe, (S.1940, Hendy Pl.9, 9, var.B). Broad flan, uneven flan, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Manuel I, (1143-1180), electrum aspron trachy, (2.73 grams), struck at Constantinople mint, scyphate flan, obv. Christ bust facing, with nimbus, rev. The Virgin on right crowns Manuel I on left, wearing loros and crown, in right hand holds labarum and in left hand akakia, (S.1957, H. Pl.13, 1 variety). Large flan, good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $280
Manuel I, (1143-1180), electrum aspron trachy (scyphate), Thessalonica mint, (1.656 grams), obv. Virgin nimbate enthroned facing, holding infant Christ, MTP left, **Q*V, rev. facing figure of Manuel on left and St. Demetrius, beardless and nimbate, holding akakia, traces of legend, (S.1974 [?300 EF], Hendy Pl.14, 7-9, BMC 31-3, R.2121). Brilliant, several edge cracks, otherwise very fine/ extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $350
SOLD $220
Isaac II (1185-1195) electrum Aspron Trachy (3.61 grams) , the Virgin enthroned facing, reverse Archangel Michael and Isaac both standing facing. (S.2002). Very fine/extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $460
Alexius III, Angelus-Commenus, (A.D. 1195-1203), gold hyperpyron, Constantinople mint, (4.326 grams), obv. Christ standing, facing on dais, wearing nimbus etc, to left KERO upwards and to right H**Q*EI, rev. Alexius and St. Constantine bearded holding long patriarchal cross between the, with traces of legend around right side, (S.2008, Hendy plate 22, 3, BMC 3-6, R.2199). Extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $800
SOLD $500
John III Ducas called Vatatzes, Empire of Nicaea, (A.D. 1222/3-1254), gold hyperpyron nomisma, Magnesia mint, (4.228 grams), second coinage transitional to late style, issued 1232-1254, obv. Christ enthroned facing nimbate, raising hand, IC XC either side of head, three dots to right above throne, rev. John standing left being crowned by the Virgin Mary, to left and right traces of legend, (S.2073, DOC (9c), Vol.4, [not illustrated], cf.l.32, 3-5, for example see Glendining Auction 24.1.1945 [lot 74] and two others in the Istanbul Archaeological Museum). Holed, extremely fine and very rare, double struck on obverse, coin being struck from three dies.
Estimate $400
SOLD $250
Andronicus II and Andronicus III, (1325-1328 or later), joint reign, gold hyperpyron (scyphate), Constantinople mint, (3.248 grams), obv. bust of Virgin within city walls and four towers, control letters lis and A to left and right, rev. Andronicus II and Andronicus III to left and right with Christ standing between both emperors, traces of partial legend downwards of each emperor, (S.2461, Bendall PCPC cf.185 var.3, DOC 493). Full flan, weak in places as usual, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
Gaul, Massalia (as a Colony founded by the Phokaians), (c.400-350 B.C.), silver obol, (0.628 grams), obv. youthful male head of Apollo left, rev. wheel with four spokes, M A in two quarters, (S.72, De La Tour 681). Off centred on the obverse, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Italy, Campania, Cumae, (c.420-380 B.C.), silver nomos, stater or didrachm, (6.94 grams), obv. head of female (nymph) to right, with distinctive die crack before forehead, rev. mussel hinge to left, corn-grain above, no traces of legend around, (cf.S.290 [?325], Rutter Group 16, No.160 [obv. die 120, rev. die 147], SNG Cop.364 [same dies], SNG ANS 243-4 [same obverse die]). Flaw in edge, at 9.00, otherwise fine and very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Italy, Campania, Hyria, (c.400-395 B.C.), silver stater, (6.91 grams), obv. head of helmeted Athena to right, crested helmet, with owl and wreath on helmet, rev. man-headed bull to left, above [Y]DINA, double exergue line, (cf.S.294 [?200], Rutter 76 [obv. die 32, rev. die 70]). Struck from a worn obverse die, reverse slightly off centre, otherwise fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $100
Italy, Campania, Hyria, (c.395-385 B.C.), silver stater or nomos, (7.214 grams), obv. head of helmeted Athena to left, crested helmet, with owl and wreath on helmet, **G* behind neck, obv. man-headed bull to right, above [YD]INAI**S*, single exergue line, (cf.S.294 [?200], Rutter 122 [obv. die 46, rev. die 108], BMC 12 [same dies], Weber 318 [same dies]). Struck from a worn obverse die, otherwise good fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $110
Italy, Campania, Neapolis, silver didrachm or nomos, 395-385 B.C., (7.12 grams), Obv. Head of nymph right with hair bound in bands, Rev. Man-headed bull walking left, head facing, crowned by Nike flying left above, double exergue line, and below **NHOPOLITAS*, (cf.S.299, Sambon 362 [p.205 same obverse dies], HN 563 [p.69], Rutter 185 [p.158, Pl.19, obv. 114, rev. 167, notes 5 examples in collections), BMC 39-41 [same dies], SNG Cop.387 [same dies]). Toned, fine/good fine, somewhat off centred and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $230
Italy, Campania, Neapolis, silver didrachms or nomoi, 317/310-300 B.C., (7.40, 7.12, 6.75, grams), Obv. Head of nymph right wearing diadem and earring, X behind, Rev. Man-headed bull walking right, head facing, crowned by Nike flying right above, below **EUX*, (cf.S.307, Sambon 477, HN 579, cf.SNG France 749-753 [Pl.55] Cantilena Series 56 Atti VII [p.143-4, notes 54 examples in collections), BMC 67-68, SNG ANS 370); another similar (6.96 grams), obv. with Thessalian helmet behind, rev. **Q* below (Sambon -, Cantilena Series 36 (6 examples noted), McClean 262, SNG ANS 348); another similar 300-280 B.C., (7.11 grams), obv. with Artemis to right with torch, (cf.S.307, cf.SNG France 791, Cantilena Series 73 (28 examples in collections), BMC 87, SNG ANS 352-4). Mostly with dark tone, otherwise very good - fine, some off-centred. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Italy, Calabria, Tarentum, (500-473 B.C., 465-455 B.C. F-B chronology), silver nomos or stater, (7.675 grams), obv. Taras to left riding on dolphin's back with both arms extended, scallop shell below, to right TAPA**[S]*, rev. Sea horse (Hippocamp), to left with curled wing, (S.224, Vl.133 (p.8, Pl.V, these dies), HN 827 [p.93], Evans 2nd Group Hippocamp, F-B Group 7, No. 109 (p.70, obv. die V56, rev. die R71), SNG Cop.776 (Pl.18 same dies), Cote 32). Fine/good fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $140
Italy, Calabria, Tarentum (Taras), (4th century B.C.), silver obol, (0.344 grams), obv. kantharos five pellets around, uncertain symbol to left, rev. kantharos two pellets, (cf.S.357 [?30], cf.SNG ANS 1553). Good fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, (c.300 B.C.), silver stater or nomos, (7.750 grams), obv. Demeter head wearing corn wreath to right, rev. ear of corn, META upwards to left, plow to right, MA[N] below leaf, (S.416, {?175], Johnston NN&M 164 series C1.13 [same dies], SNG ANS 473 [Same dies]). Very fine, rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
Italy, Lucania, Thurium (Thourioi), (c.443-400 B.C.), silver nomos, stater or didrachm, (7.37 grams), obv. head of Athena to right wearing crested Athenian helmet, ornamented with wreath, rev. bull butting to right, **QOURIWN*, plain below, [tunny fish below in exergue], with grass as an exergual line, (cf.S.436; HN 1775, SNG Cop.1406, SNG ANS 908). Fine/good fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Italy, Lucania, Thurium (Thourioi), (c.350 B.C.), silver nomos, stater or didrachm, (7.17 and 7.37 grams), obv. head of Athena to right wearing crested Athenian helmet, ornamented with figure of Scylla, rev. bull butting to right, **QOURIWN*, HP monogram below, tunny fish below in exergue, with dotted exergual line, (cf.S.442; HN 1790, 1813, SNG ANS 1054, 1058). First with obverse corrosion, second with obverse off centred, both with additional letters on reverse, otherwise fine - very fine and rare. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Italy, Bruttium, Croton (Kroton), (500-460 B.C.), silver stater or nomos (8.06 grams), obv. tripod, crane to right, QPO upwards to left, rev. tripod, incuse, (S.256, SNG ANS 269, Gale 16, SNG Cop. 1751, SNG Munich 1426). Slightly of centred on reverse, weak in places, otherwise nearly very fine/good good fine and scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $350
Italy, Bruttium, Croton (Kroton), (500-460 B.C.), silver stater or nomos (7.85 grams), obv. tripod, crane to left, QP[O] to right, rev. tripod, incuse, (S.256, SNG Cop. 1759-1760, SNG Munich 1428, Gale 15, SNG ANS 267). Very fine/extremely fine and in places weakly struck on the obverse. $ See note above.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Sicily, Akragas (Agrigentum), (c.483-474 B.C.), silver didrachm, Jenkins Group IV, (8.286 grams), obv. eagle with closed wings standing to left, AK behind, RA in front, rev. crab within circular incuse field, (cf.S.709, cf.SNG ANS 950-2 [similar dies], SNG Ash. 1661). Toned, of good silver, good fine and a rare type.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Sicily, Gela, (c.440-430 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.512 grams), obv. slow quadriga driven right by male charioteer holding reins, Nike above crowning horses, dotted border, rev. forepart of man headed bull to right with long beard, weakly above **GELAS, (cf.S.795, Jenkins 379, obv. 77, rev. 156 [notes fourteen examples known of these dies], SNG ANS 72). Has porosity in fields, but a distinctive pair of dies, very fine/nearly very fine and a scarce die combination.
Estimate $400
SOLD $370