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Macedon, Roman Provincial issue, (c.90-75 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.32 grams), Thessalonica mint, obv. head of Alexander the Great to right, with horn of Ammon and flowing hair, [MAKE**DONWN]*, **Q* behind, rev. AESILLAS / Q above, club between money chest and quaestor's chair, all within olive wreath, (S.1463, Bauslaugh Group VI, SNG Cop. 1330, BMC 81-83). Grey tone, short on flan, extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $550
Macedon, Uncertain (Philippi?), Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE 18, (4.25 grams), obv. bare head of Augustus to right, AVG behind, rev. two priests ploughing to right, (S.-, RPC 1656, BMC 86-88, SNG Cop. 282); Kings of Bosphoros, Sauromates I (93/4 - 123/4), copper 48 units, (10.68 grams), obv. curule chair with a wreath above, sceptre with bust of emperor and shield, rev. MH within wreath, (cf.S.5457, MacDonald 357, BMC 24 [P.60]) (illustrated). Both very fine, second scarce, both with collector's card descriptions. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Paeonia, Kingdom of, Patraos, (c.340-315 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (12.54 grams), obv. head of Apollo to right, with laureate, rev. horseman spearing fallen enemy, who holds shield, around traces of *[PAT]RAOU*, ME monogram behind horse, (S.1520, Paeonian Hoard 416-7 [same dies], BMC 6, cf.Weber 2232). Scarce and unusual obverse die, nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $360
(Vespasian - Titus), Moesia & Thrace, period of Vespasian and Titus (A.D. 69-79; 79-81), (4.910 grams), AE as with countermark of II.C.A within a rectangular punch, countermarked on a worn as of Augustus, (Martini, No.89 type in Pangerl Collection of Countermarked Imperial Coins); another AE uncertain type (5.562 grams), with countermarks of TI.C.A within two rectangular punches, and another AVG all on Augustus as, (Martini, No 90a, Pangerl Collection of Countermarked Imperial Coins). Countermarks very good - very fine, host coin poor - fair and both rare. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
(Vespasian - Titus), Moesia & Thrace, period of Vespasian and Titus (A.D. 69-79; 79-81), (7.008 grams), AE as with countermarks of anchor and AVG (retrograde), both within separate squares one on each side within separate squares, countermarked on a worn dupondius of Augustus, (Martini, No.83g and unlisted type in Pangerl Collection of Countermarked Imperial Coins); another AE uncertain type (5.184 grams), with countermark of TI.C.A within a rectangular punch, (Martini, No 89, Pangerl Collection of Countermarked Imperial Coins). Countermarks very fine, host coin poor - fair and both rare with collector's card description. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
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, comes with collector's card description.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE 27, (13.540 grams), obv. radiate laureate and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around AVT K M ANT **GORDIANO*C AV**G*, rev. Hades-Serapis enthroned to left, holding sceptre and hand extended to the triple headed dog Cerberos, around V**P* CAB **MOD*CCTOV NIKO**POL*CIT**WN PR/0*C ICTPON, (S.-, Varbanov 4201, Pick 2045). Even dark green patina, good very fine and rare and comes with collector's card description.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Moesia Inferior, Tomis, Severus Alexander, (A.D. 222-235), AE 25, (10.786 grams), obv. Severus Alexander laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, around AVT K MAP CEY A**LEXANDPO*C, rev. Zeus seated to left, holding patera and long sceptre, around **MHTROPO N TOUTO, MEW*C in exergue, (S.-, cf.BMC 39, SNG Munich -, AMNG 3145, Mion. Vol2 Sup., No.807 [p.196]). Dark patina, nearly very fine, weak in places and very rare for this reverse.
Estimate $120
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Thrace, Deultum, Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), AE 22, (8.51 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 brown patina, (cf.S.3651, Varbanov 2677 [p.226, R3 80 Euros], cf.Jukova 374) (illustrated); another AE 22, (6.33 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, both coins come with collector's card description. (2)
Estimate $100
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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, comes with collector's card description.
Estimate $150
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Thrace, Mesembria, (2nd century B.C.), AE 23, (7.87 grams), obv. diademed female head to right, dotted border, rev. Athena Alkidemos advancing left, brandishing a thunderbolt and holding a shield, ME**SAM BRIANWN* either side, (S.1677, SNG BMC 285-286, BMC 12) (illustrated); Thrace, Tauric Cherronesos, Panticapaeum, 4th century B.C., AE 25, (11.39 grams), obv. bearded Pan head to left, wearing ivy wreath, rev. bow and arrow, below **PANTI*, (S.-, SNG Stancomb 539-540, SNG BM 868, Shelov 54); another AE 24, first half 1st century B.C., (16.89 grams), obv. Dionysos wearing ivy wreath to right, rev. bow case and quiver to left monogram, (S.S.-, SNG Stancomb 597, BMC 1-4, SNG BMC 946-9). Last two fine and porous, first very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Thrace, Mesembria. Philip II, As Caesar, (244-247 A.D.), AE 26mm (12.17 g), obv. bare head of Philip on left vis-a-vis with draped bust of Serapis on right, around MAP IOY**LIO*C **FILIPP*OC KAICAP, rev. Hera standing left, holding patera and sceptre, around MECAMBPIAN**W*N, (cf.S.4076, Varbanov 4288, cf.SNG Cop. 666; BMC -) (illustrated); Otacilia Severa, (wife of Philip I), (A.D. 244-249), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (23.24 grams), obv. diademed draped bust with large head to right, around MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG, rev. Pudicitia seated left holding sceptre, around PVDICITIA AVG, SC in exergue, (S.9169, RIC 209a, C.55). First good very fine, both with dark brown tone, second fine, both come with collector's card descriptions. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.94 grams), Lampsakos 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, HP monogram to left, crescent to left in exergue, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 47, M.401, SNG Hart 349, SNG Ash. 3724, McClean 4492). Well centred reverse, very high obverse relief, good very fine.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $900
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.17 grams), Pella mint, issued 286/5-282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted circle, rev. Athena Nikephoros enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, resting arm on shield, monogram in wreath to left, AP monogram in exergue, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 250, M.304, Armenak 921). Bright, with nearly full flan but slightly off centred, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,000
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.97 grams), probably Abydos mint, issued from 282/1-250 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, shield at side with Medusa head in centre, eagle to left in inner left, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, Seyrig, [ANS Centennial] Parion, pl. XLII, B; Boston MFA 839, M.342, Thompson -). Toned, nearly extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,500
Thessaly, Larissa, (460-400 B.C.), silver obol, (0.818 grams), obv. horse pacing to right, lion's head above to right, within dotted border, rev. nymph Larissa standing to right, supporting on her left knee a hydria, which she has filled from a lion-headed fountain behind her, before traces of **LA*RI, within incuse square, (S.2110, Weber 2832, SNG Cop.92, Herrmann Pl.I, 15). Off centred obverse, good very fine/very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $80
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 traces of **PTOLEMAIOU*, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **QESSA LWN*, above across **A RIS*, either side of figure **T O/KL H/S*, (cf.S.2232, BMC -, McClean 4831, cf.SNG Cop. 292). Bright from cleaning, nearly extremely fine, well centred, and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (c.196-mid 1st century B.C.), silver double victoriatus, (6.06 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 **IPPOL OCO[S]* and in exergue **ATRESTIDH*, (cf.S.2232, McClean 4927 [p.239, Pl.179,7]). Bright, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Akarnania, Anactorium, (c.350-300 B.C.), silver stater, (8.454 grams), obv. Pegasos flying to left, AN monogram below, rev. head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet, **KLE* before, AN monogram and bucranium with fillets behind, (cf.S.2250, Calciati 71, SNG Cop. 293, BMC 49-53 [p.119]). Toned, very fine and rare, comes with dealer"s description ticket.
Estimate $250
SOLD $120
Akarnania, Arkarnian Confederacy, (250-167 B.C.), AE 21, (6.13 grams), obv. head of Athena to left in crested helmet, rev. bearded head of river-god Achelous to left, trident to left above, (S.2314. BMC 21 [p.170], BCD [M&M Auktion 23] 44); Italy, Bruttium, Brettian League, (215-205 B.C.), AE 22 (reduced unciae), (8.09 grams), obv. helmeted head of Zeus to right, dagger behind, rev. **BRE[T] TIWN around, eagle standing left, head reverted, to left a plough, (S.704, SNG ANS 133). Brown patina, very fine or better. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
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
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Boiotia, Thebes, (378-338 B.C.), silver stater, (12.062 grams), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora, with letters KA **LLI* either side, (cf.S.2398, Hepworth Series D3, No.63, BMC 151, Weber 3280, SNG Delepierre 1309, SNG Cop. 340). Odd shaped flan, but full weight, good very fine and a scarce type.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Boiotia, probably struck at Thebes, (379-371 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.634 grams), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. kantharos with letters **[B]O [I]* either side, club above, in incuse square, (S.2396, BMC 31 [p.35]). Off centred, lightly toned nearly very fine and rare, comes with dealer"s description ticket.
Estimate $150
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Boiotia, Boiotian League, Federal Coinage, silver drachm, (225-171 B.C.), (4.88 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 3306, SNG Cop.387-8). Good very fine with grey tone, very scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Boiotia, Boiotian League, Federal Coinage, silver drachm, (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 [?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 $400
SOLD $220
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 [?140], BMC 4, Lanz BCD Catalogue No.111, [lot 375, realised 350 Euros +], SNG Cop.516). Toned, good fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.83 grams), issue c.440-430 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, Starr Pl.XXIII, 12, SNG Cop.33-40, Kraay Pl.III, 2). Nearly as struck, good very fine/extremely fine and with collector"s packet description.
Estimate $1,400
SOLD $1,400
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, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $500
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.07 grams), issue c.420 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, facing eye, 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). Reverse test cut across head of owl, otherwise very fine or better.
Estimate $400
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Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.91 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). Fine, with two test cuts on the reverse.
Estimate $140
SOLD $200