Catalogue
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
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.15 grams), an Egyptian or Eastern copy, issue c.420-400 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). Banker's mark on cheek of a quadripartite incuse square, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $450
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.02 grams), an Egyptian or Eastern copy, issue c.420-400 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). Banker's mark on cheek, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $340
Attica, Athens, (393-300 B.C., but c. 350-300 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.98 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, BMC 144, Kraay (Coins of Ancient Athens) Pl. IV, 5, SNG Cop. 65). Nice light tone, tight flan, slightly off centre, fine/nearly very fine.
Estimate $160
SOLD $200
Attica, Athens, probably an Egyptian or Eastern copy of the Athenian silver tetradrachm, (15.37 grams), 4th century 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, **AQ[E]*, all in incuse square, (cf.S.2526, cf.BMC 62, cf.Starr Pl.XXII, cf.Svoronos Pl.16, 22, cf.SNG Cop.33-40). Light in weight, possibly a plated issue, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Attica, Athens, (42/1-39 B.C.), AE 18, (6.908 grams), obv. head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing crested helmet, rev. tripod A **QE* across, to left a poppy, to right a thunderbolt, (S.2568, BMC 566-567, SNG Cop. 300, Kroll, Athenian Agora type 138). Attractive patination, very fine and a rare type.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Attica, Aegina, (490-480 B.C.), silver stater, (12.26 grams), obv. smoothed shell sea turtle with trace of dots down dorsal spine, rev. small skew pattern, (S.1857, Asyut Group VIc "late thin collar", cf.533-540, SNG Delepierre 1681). Off centred reverse, otherwise fine or better and with collector's packet description.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Attica, Aegina, (490-480 B.C.), silver stater, (11.72 grams), obv. smoothed shell sea turtle without row of dots down dorsal spine, rev. "proto-skew", [one or more lines wedge shaped], (S.1857 [?325], Asyut Group VIc "late thin collar", cf.533-540, SNG Delepierre 1681). Very good - fine, worn obverse die.
Estimate $150
SOLD $80
Attica, Aegina, (445-431 B.C.), silver stater, (12.160 grams), obv. land tortoise with segmented shell, countermarked on obverse, rev. incuse square of large "skew" design, (S.2600, BMC 149, SNG Delepierre 1774ff, SNG Cop. 516-7). Grey tone, uneven flan, minor die rust, otherwise good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $1,000
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Peloponnesos, Corinthia, Corinth, (350-300 B.C.), silver stater, (8.256 grams), obv. Pegasos flying to left, Q below, with pointed wing, rev. head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet, astragalos to right behind, A to left, (cf.S.2629, Calciati 400, Ravel 1039, SNG Fitz.3353). Good very fine, surface roughness, scarce in this condition with dealer's ticket.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Peloponnesos, Corinthia, Corinth, (350-300 B.C.), silver stater, (8.31 grams), obv. Pegasos flying to left, Q below, rev. head of Athena to left, wearing laureate Corinthian helmet over leather cap, Nike flying to left behind with tainia or fillet, below to left below chin I, (cf.S.2626, Ravel 1030, BMC 350, SNG Cop. 110-1, Calciati 420). Scratched on obverse, otherwise good very fine and framed in suitable display frame, coin visible behind glass on both sides.
Estimate $400
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Peloponnesos, Sikyonia, Sikyon, silver drachm of Aeginetinan standard, late 330's B.C., (5.46 grams), obv. Chimaera to left, SE below, rev. Dove flying to left, I before neck, all within olive wreath, tied to right. (S.2766, BCD 227and 234.1 [p.72-3], SNG Cop. 37 [Pl.1], BMC 68, [p.41, cf.Pl.VIII, 1], SNG Delepierre 1945, McClean 6242 (p.399, Pl.219, 5), cf.Traite 782, [p.530, Pl.ccxxi, 3]). Good fine/fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Peloponnesos, Sicyonia, Sicyon, (330/320-280's B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.87 grams), obv. chimaera to left, **SI* below, on ground line with right foreleg raised high, rev. dove flying to left, dot over tail, (cf.S.2774, BCD 292 [LHS 96], BMC 124). Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $250