Catalogue
Sicily, Syracuse, Reign of Hiketas, (288-279 B.C.), gold decadrachm, (4.25 grams), obv. head of Persephone to left, with hair rolled and wreathed with corn, poppy behind, **QE* below neck, to left **SURAKOSIWN*, rev. galloping biga driven to right by Nike, crescent above, **Q* below, **EPI IKETA in exergue (cf.S.978, Buttrey, [Num. Chron. 1973], 2-D, SNG Fitz. 1362 [same dies]). Extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $12,500
SOLD $0
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), gold stater, (8.25 grams), Callatis mint, posthumous issue c.88-86 B.C., obv. diademed head of Alexander the Great to right, wearing horn of Ammon, rev. Athena enthroned to left, holding Nike and resting left arm on shield, transverse spear resting against right side to right, to right **BASILEWS, to left **LUSIMACOU, HPO monogram below arm, KA**L* on throne, trident below in exergue, (cf.S.6813, M.261, SNG Cop.1089). Good very fine with several light scratches on the obverse.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,900
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), gold stater, (8.33 grams), Callatis mint, posthumous issue c.88-86 B.C., obv. diademed head of Alexander the Great to right, wearing horn of Ammon, rev. Athena enthroned to left, holding Nike and resting left arm on shield, transverse spear resting against right side to right, to right **BASILEWS, to left **LUSIMACOU, HP monogram below arm, KA**L* on throne, trident below in exergue, (cf.S.6813, M.266, SNG Cop.1089). Extremely fine and virtually as struck.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $0
Thrace, Kingdom of, Coson, (c.42 B.C.), gold stater, (8.426 grams), Northern Greece mint, obv. three togate figures advancing to left, the first and third carrying an axe over left shoulder, KO**SWN* in exergue, without Brutus monogram to left, rev. eagle standing to left on sceptre, holding wreath in one claw, (S.1733, RPC I 1701B, BMC 2, Winkler 1-3). Good extremely fine and virtually as struck, slightly off centred both sides, scarce.
Estimate $1,400
SOLD $1,500
Lesbos, Mytilene, (c.521-478 B.C.), electrum hekte (2.536 grams) obv. lion's head right, rev. incuse calf head right, (S.4240; Bodenstedt 13, McClean 7968). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $950
Lesbos, Mytilene, c.450-330 B.C., electrum hekte (2.550 grams), Bodenstedt dates 357-326 B.C., obv. head of Poseidon to right, in laurel wreath, rev. trident head with scrolls within linear square, (cf.S.4252 [Å“600]; Bodenstedt 98a [same dies as obv. a/ rev. a], [dies illustrated enlarged Pl.32, 5]; de Luynes 2562 [same dies], Boston 1732 [same dies, Pl.82], BMC 117, SNG Cop. 328). Light filing on head, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $600
Lesbos, Mytilene, c.454-428 B.C., electrum hekte (2.384 grams), Bodenstedt dates 428 B.C., obv. laureate head of Apollo to right, rev. fore part of goat to right within rectangular linear square, (cf.S.4243, Bodenstedt 59 (dies b/**a*, SNG von Aulock 1698 [same reverse die], SNG Cop. 311 [same dies]). Nearly very fine/good fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $500
Ionia. Early electrum coinage. (late seventh-early sixth century B.C., 625-600 B.C.), electrum hemihekte or 1/12 stater, (1.174 gm) on Milesian Standard, obv. irregular striations forming approximately a cruciform or wheel of spokes pattern, rev. rough square incuse with irregular surface, (Weidauer, Traite-, SNG Kayhan [Turkey I] 686). Good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $500
Lydia, uncertain king, issued before 561 B.C. and probably c.575 B.C., electrum trite or third stater, (4.660 grams) of Lydian-Milesian (Phoenician standard), probably issued at Sardis, obv. head of roaring lion to right, knob with three rays on forehead, rev. double incuse punch, (S.3398, BMC 7 [p.2], Weidauer [Essays to Robinson] Class XVI, Weber 5710 [This Coin], SNG Cop. 449-451, ACNAC Rosen 231, ACNAC Dewing 2421-3, Boston 1768). Good fine with several interesting countermarks and rare a most extraordinary item with so many countermarks coming with a marvellous pedigree.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $0
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, (285-246 B.C.), gold octadrachm or mnaeion, (27.79 grams), Alexandria mint, issued 253-246 B.C.. (Svoronos suggested date), in name of Arsinoe II, obv. veiled head of Arsinoe II to right, wearing stephane, **Q* behind head, dotted border, rev. double cornucopiae, bound with fillet, dotted border, around **ARSINOHS* and to left **FILADELFOU*, (S.7768, Sv.460, cf.Hazzard 1036-7, Troxell Arsinoe transitional to group 3 [p.43 and Pl.6 3 with same obverse die as coin illustrated], SNG Cop.134). Well centred, nearly extremely fine/extremely fine, with some underlying mint bloom, very rare.
Estimate $16,000
SOLD $0
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy III Euergetes, (246-222 B.C.), gold octadrachm or mnaeion, (27.81 grams), Alexandria mint, commemorative issue struck under Ptolemy IV 221-205 B.C. obv. radiate diadem bust of Ptolemy III to right, wearing aegis with trident over left shoulder, middle prong ends in lotus finial, dotted border, rev. radiate and filleted cornucopiae, **DI* below dotted border, around **PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS*, (S.7825, Sv.1117, BMC 103-4 [p.56], SNG Cop.196). Well centred, extremely fine, with some underlying mint bloom, very rare.
Estimate $21,000
SOLD $0
Nero, (A.D. 54-68), gold aureus, issued c.65-66, Rome mint, (7.30 grams), obv. laureate head to right of Nero, around NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, rev. Jupiter seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt and sceptre, IVPPITER CVSTOS around, (S.1930, RIC 52, BMC 67, C.118). A nice example with golden red patination, nearly extremely fine or better and very rare in this condition, rare.
Estimate $18,000
SOLD $0
Galerius Maximian, (A.D. 293-305 as Caesar), gold aureus, Rome mint, issued A.D. 294, (Calico 293-6) (5,39 grams), obv. laureate head of Galerius to right, around D N MAXIM IANO CAES, rev. around PRINCIPI IVV ENTVTIS, Prince standing to left, holding standard and spear, in exergue PROM, (S.-, RIC -, Calico 4943, C.178 [p.120], Depeyrot 9/14 [p.84]). Nearly extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $9,000
SOLD $0
Julian II, (A.D. 360-363), gold solidus, Antioch mint, issued as Caesar 347-355, (4.494 grams), obv. draped and cuirassed bust of Julian to right, around D N IVLIANV S NOB CAES, rev. Roma and Constantinopolis seated enthroned facing, each support between them a shield inscibed with six pointed star, around legend GLORIA REI PVBLICAE, in exergue star SMANZ, (cf.S.4057, RIC 167 [R3], C.22). Good very fine and a very rare variety.
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $0
Theodosius II (A.D. 402-450), solidus, Constantinople mint, issued 443-445, (4.50 grams), obv. helmeted and cuirassed bust facing holding spear and shield, around DN THEODOSI VS P F AVG, rev. Constantinopolis seated to left holding cross on globe and sceptre, IMP XXXXII COS XVII P.P. around, CONOB in exergue, star in left field, (cf.S.4288, RIC 314). Large flan, superb quality nearly as struck, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $700
SOLD $870
Visigoth, gold tremissis in the name of Valentinian III, (A.D.425-455), issued mid 5th century, (1.19 grams), obv. blundered legend D N PIA VAINIINIIS II (N's reversed], draped bust with pearl diadem to right, rev. cross within wreath. COMOB below. (cf.RIC 3721. cf.MEC 333, Reinhart [1937] type 2, Lopes p.118-9). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $800
Tiberius II, (578-582), tremissis, Constantinople mint, (1.476 grams), obv. diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right, around DM COSTANTINVS PVA, rev. cross potent, CONOB in exeregue, around VICTOR TIBERI AVG, (S.425, DOC 7, BMC 14-17, R.923-924). Slightly off centred, extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Constantine X, (A.D.1059-1067), gold histamenon nomisma (Scyphate), Constantinople mint, (4.32 grams), obv. Christ seated facing on throne with straight arms, wearing nimbus, raising right hand, in left hand the Gospels, IhS XIS REX REgNANTInm around, rev. +KWN RAC **L D*OVKAC, around standing figure of Constantine facing, bearded, wearing crown, saccos and loros, holding labarum no pellet on shaft and globe with cross, (S.1847, DOC 1a, BMC 3, R.2010). Nearly very fine, scarce.
Estimate $450
SOLD $0
Nicephorus III, (A.D.1078-1081), electrum gold histamenon nomisma (scyphate), Constantinople mint, (4.392 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 Nicophorus 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). Good bust of bearded Christ, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $0
John III Ducas called Vatatzes, Empire of Nicaea, (A.D. 1222/3-1254), gold hyperpyron nomisma, Magnesia mint, (4.356 grams), second coinage transitional to late style, issued 1232-1254, obv. Christ enthroned facing nimbate, raising hand, IC XC either side of head, rev. John standing left being crowned by the Virgin Mary, to left and right traces of legend, (S.2073; DOC 6a, Vol.4, pl.XXX; H.Pl.32, 3). Weak in places, otherwise nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Michael VIII, (1258-1282), gold hyperpyron (scyphate), Constantinople mint, (4.164 grams), obv. bust of Virgin within city walls and six towers, no control letters (sigla) over lis on right, rev. St.Michael presenting kneeling emperor Michael to Christ with scroll, (S.2242, Bendall PCPC 4, var. type sigla 6, cf.DOC 6). Large flan, weak in places as usual, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $450
SOLD $440
Andronicus II and Andronicus III, (1325-1328 or later), joint reign, gold hyperpyron (scyphate), Constantinople mint, (3.266 grams), obv. bust of Virgin within city walls and four towers, control letters :./[K], :./X 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 185.3 var.14, DOC 502). Large flan, very weak in places as usual, otherwise fine - very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Celtic, Central Europe, Boii (Boier), Roseldorf II type, 2nd century B.C., silver 9mm, (0.59 grams), obv. blank, rev. galloping horse to left, torque with pellet, curved line and two pellets, (Dembski 757, Lanz (Kostial) 97-98). Very fine, with collector ticket.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Italy, Campania, Naples, (c.340-300 B.C.), silver stater, (7.384 grams), obv. large head of female (nymph) to right, with diadem, dolphins around, rev. man-headed bull to right, Nike above flying to right, below bull **OUIL* in exergue **[NEOPOLITWN], (cf.S.307 [Å“130], Sambon 458, SNG ANS 339 [same dies], McClean 243 [same dies]). Attractive grey tone, abrasion on cheek, very fine, very scarce with large head.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
Italy, Calabria, Tarentum (Taras), (3rd century B.C., 302-281 Ravel), silver drachm, (3.11 grams), obv. head of Athena wearing crested helmet ornamented with Skylla to right, rev. owl with closed wings standing to right, TAP on left, club and IOP on right, (cf.S.367, Vl.1057). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Italy, Calabria, Tarentum (Taras), (3rd century B.C., 281-272 Ravel), silver drachm, (3.25 grams), obv. head of Athena wearing crested helmet ornamented with Skylla to left, rev. owl with open wings standing to right on thunderbolt, **DI* below, TAPA**S* upper left, **SW* upwards on lower right, (cf.S.367, Vl.1074). Toned, very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, (c.300 B.C.), silver stater or nomos, (7.67 grams), obv. Demeter head wearing corn wreath to right, rev. ear of corn, META upwards to left, two tall amphoras on right, **FI* below leaf, (S.416, [Å“175], Johnston NN&M 164 series D4.17 [similar dies], SNG Ash. 791, SNG ANS 517). Toned, extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $720
Italy, Lucania, Velia, (c.305/4-293/290 B.C.), silver nomos, stater or didrachm, (7.238 grams), obv. head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet, decorated with a wing over a wreath, **DH* monogram behind, **F* before, rev. lion walking to right, **UELHTWN* in exergue, **P* below lion, above corn ear, (cf.S.459, Williams 481/482 [These Dies, obv.239, rev.339], McClean 1461 [same reverse die], SNG ANS 1382 [same obverse die]). Good fine/very fine, a rare unpublished die combination.
Estimate $350
SOLD $0
Italy, Bruttium, Croton (Kroton), (500-460 B.C.), silver stater or nomos (7.15 grams), obv. tripod, crane to right on left, QPO downwards to right, Q outwards, rev. tripod, incuse, (S.256, SNG Cop 1761 (Pl.33), cf.SNG Ash. 1473 (Pl.26), cf.SNG ANS 306 (Pl.10), Gale 15, cf.Attianese 328 (p.185), SNG Munich 1427 (Pl.46), SNG Fitz.753). Surface roughness, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Sicily, Syracuse, (c.400 B.C.), silver decadrachm, (43.35 grams), obv. charioteer driving fast quadriga left, Nike flying above holding fillet, armour and helmet on steps in exergue, rev. head of Artemis-Arethusa to left, surrounded by four dolphins (two visible), **D* before neck, **SU RA K O SION* legend above, [EYANE] off flan below, (cf.S.954; Gallatin dies D.I/XI; SNG Cop. 691 [same dies]; Pozzi Collection 614 [same dies]). With original hoard patination, obverse die with surface corrosion, coin of fine style with a well centred reverse die, with minimum wear, otherwise nearly very fine/nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $13,000
SOLD $0