Catalogue
Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III (336-323 B.C.), silver tetradrachms, various mints, issued in the 4th century B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, traces of **ALEXANDROU* to right, all with various letters and symbols in field, (cf.S.6713). Fair - fine, one with lamination flaw. (7)
Estimate $700
SOLD $600
Macedon, Kingdom of, Philip III, (323-316 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.108 grams), Babylon mint, issued c.323-317 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, M to left, **LU* below throne, to right **[F]ILIPPO[U]*, below **BASILE[ES]*, (cf.S.6749, Price P181, BMC P181a-f, M.P99). Very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $180
Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis, Philip II, as Caesar, (A.D. 247-249), AE 27 or five assaria, (11.620 grams), obv. Philip II bareheaded draped bust to right facing draped bust of Sarapis to left, around legend M IOV**L*IOC **FILIPPO*C KAICAP, rev. Homonoia standing facing head to left, holding a patera over lighted altar and cornucopiae to left, around MAPKIANO**P OLI TWN*, E to left. (cf.S.4072, Varbanov 2096 [p.199], Mionnet 273 [p.101, Vol 2], Pick 1213). Light brown patination, reverse slightly off centred, very fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $70
Thraco-Macedonian Tribes, Mygdonia (or Galepsus) or Krestones, Circa 480-470 BC. silver Stater (9.88 grams), obv. he goat kneeling right, head reverted, pellet in ring above (solid rosette or theta), dotted border, rev. Quadripartite incuse square, (S.1292 [Å“2500 VF], Lorber Pour Denyse, [The Goats of `Aigai’], Issue 6 (Mygdonia) who knew of 6 examples; RN 2003 (Galepsus), Svoronos HPM, p.34-35, Pl. III, 17, [same dies] (attributed to Aigai); AMNG III, p.20, No.14 and Pl. V,24; SNG ANS 58 var. (Aigai, obverse symbol). Extremely fine and very Rare.
Estimate $8,000
SOLD $0
Thraco-Macedonian Tribe, The Derrones. Ca. 475-450 B.C., silver dodecadrachm (37.24 gm), Obv. male driver seated in ox cart moving to left, 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, (S.1315 [Å“6500], cf.Svoronos 15-17 [p.8], pl. II, 1-4 [similar dies]. cf.AMNG III/2 [p.56, 7] and pl. xxv, 18 [similar dies]). Svoronos report 4 example from these similar dies (these of lighter weight), reverse weakly struck as typical for this series, otherwise very fine and very rare, dies unpublished.
Estimate $5,500
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 $200
SOLD $160
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 $120
SOLD $70
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 [Å“425], Asyut Hoard -, BMC 24, McClean 4197, SNG Cop. 1010, ACNAC Dewing 1322). Very fine and very scarce with good phallic detail.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Thrace, Island off Thrace, Thasos, (463-411 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.63 grams), obv. naked ithyphallic satyr (classical style) in kneeling running attitude carrying off nymph raising facing hand in protest behind, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (S.1748 [Å“200], McClean 4204, cf.SNG Cop.1019). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.02 grams), probably Alexandria Troas mint, issued from 282/1 -260 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, ANTO monogram to left and **QE* in exergue, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, M.316, Thompson -). Trace of mint bloom, good very fine and very rare with US dealer’s ticket.
Estimate $1,400
SOLD $800
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 **LUSIMACOU*, (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 $700
SOLD $750
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.76 grams), Perinthus mint, issued c.175 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, **PAO* monogram in left field, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, forepart of horse and Pegasos back to back, on seat **PE*, (cf.S.6814, M.-). Toned, nearly extremely fine and very rare, probably unrecorded variety.
Estimate $700
SOLD $950
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.76 grams), uncertain mint, issued from 280-250 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, monogram to left and **STH* in exergue, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, M.-, Thompson -, MG [Imhoof-Blumer. Monnaies Grecques] 65 [p.55], Coin Hoards VI hoard 23 fig. 3, No.10). Bright, some roughness on reverse, nearly very fine/good fine and very rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $760
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 $250
SOLD $250
Thessaly, Larissa, (350’s-340’s B.C.), silver drachm, (5.93 grams), obv, facing head of nymph Larissa three-quarter to left, within dotted border, rev. horse grazing to left, with head turned facing, below **LARI in exergue, above **SAIWN*, (cf.S.2120-1, SNG Cop. 121, Herrmann Group VII, Pl.VII, 6, BMC 76). Bright, nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $850
SOLD $800
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver stater or double victoriatus, (5.73 grams), Larissa mint, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, behind **ITALOU*, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **[QE]SSA LWN*, above across **DIO KLHS*, (cf.S.2232, McClean 4788, BMC 11, cf.SNG Cop. 278), Bright, nearly extremely fine, a rare variant.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver stater or double victoriatus, (6.12 grams), Larissa mint, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, behind **PTOLEMAIOU*, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **QESSA LWN*, above across **A RIS*, either side of figure TO/C **KL/H*, (cf.S.2232, McClean 4846, cf.SNG Cop. 292), Bright, good very fine, well centred, a rare variant.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Akarnania, Argos Amphilochikon, (345-307 B.C.), silver stater, (8.52 grams), obv. Pegasos flying to right, A below, rev. head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet, crested helmet behind Athena’s head, (cf.S.2631, Calciati 11, BMC 9). Nearly extremely fine, edge flaw, and a rare variety with collector ticket.
Estimate $600
SOLD $600
Boiotia, Federal Coinage, Uncertain Mint (Thebes?), Silver drachm, 304-294 B.C., (5.48 grams), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora within incuse square, without pellets or letters, (S.-, BCD 62 [p.22, Triton IX, similar dies), Head, Head "Boeotia" p.57 [Pl.IV, 22], cf.BMC 17 [p.34, Pl.V, 8], cf.SNG Cop. 262). Toned, nearly extremely fine, well centred both sides and very rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $500
Boiotia, Federal Coinage, silver drachm, c. 225-171 B.C., (4.47 grams), Obv. laureate head of Poseidon to right, Rev. Nike standing to left, resting on trident and holding wreath, to left downwards **BOIWTWN*, no monogram, (S.2404 [Å“120], BCD 136 [Triton IX], Head "Boeotia" p.90, Coin Hoards VIII No.431), Grey patina, good very fine/very fine and very rare variety.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Boiotia, Thebes, (Circa 480-460 B.C.), silver stater (11.854 grams), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. Square incuse with anti-clockwise mill-sail pattern, **Q* in centre. (S.1783, cf.BCD 350, SNG Berry 592, Pozzi 1407, SNG Delepierre 1344). Good fine with light porosity, slightly off centred, obverse in high relief and rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $0
Boiotia, Thebes, (390-382 B.C.), silver stater, Hike.. Magistrate, (12.11 grams), issued 379-368 B.C., obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora, in concave field, wreath above, across letters HI KE either side, wreath above, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series A2, No.50 [same reverse die], BCD 488 [p.93], Myron hoard Pl. E 2, BMC 148, Mionnet II 36 [p.102], SNG Cop. 335). Large flan, toned, very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $360
Boiotia, Thebes, (378-338 B.C.), silver stater, Charo.. (Charon) Magistrate, (12.008 grams), issued 379-368 B.C., obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora, in concave field, wreath above, across letters **Y*A RO either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series B2, No.93, BMC 166, Weber 3284, SNG Cop. 353, BCD Triton IX Sale lot 508). Off centred, with die flaw on reverse, nearly extremely fine and a very scarce type.
Estimate $600
SOLD $500
Euboia, Chalcis, (338-303 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.65 grams), obv. head of Hera to right, with hair rolled, rev. eagle flying to right carrying snake in talons and beak, X A **L* above, caduceus to right, (cf.S.2482, Picard Emission 30, No 2d [p.65, This Coin], Pl.XIV, 2d [illustrated, This Coin], Lanz BCD Sale Catalogue 111, [lot 178-179]). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $160
Euboia, Histiaia, (c.350-340 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.17 grams), obv. head of nymph Histiaia wreathed in ivy, rev. cow standing to right, vine with two bunches of grapes, **ISTI* in exergue, AY**G* monogram to right, (S.2494 [Å“140], BMC 4, Lanz BCD Catalogue No.111, [lot 375, realised 350 Euros +], SNG Cop.516). Toned, good fine and rare.
Estimate $180
SOLD $0
Euboia, Histiaia, (c.350-340 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.02 grams), obv. head of nymph Histiaia wreathed in ivy, rev. cow standing to right, vine with two bunches of grapes, **ISTI* in exergue, bunch of grapes to right, (S.2494. [Å“140], BMC 1, Lanz BCD Catalogue No.111, [lot 360, realised 180 Euros +], Pozzi 3403). Toned, very good - fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.046 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). Off centred obverse, minute reverse test cut, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $700
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.14 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, cf.Svoronos Pl.16, 22, SNG Cop.33-40). Short of flan for obverse, reverse test cut across owl, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $0
Attica, Athens, (393-300 B.C., but c. 393-350 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.038 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, Kroll 15, BMC 144, Kraay (Coins of Ancient Athens) Pl. IV, 5, SNG Cop. 63). Nice light tone, very fine or better.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Attica, Athens, (393-300 B.C., but c. 350-300 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.042 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, cf.Kroll 15, BMC 144, Kraay (Coins of Ancient Athens) Pl. IV, 5, SNG Cop. 65). Nice light tone, good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $250