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Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, (336-323 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.21 grams), Lampsacus mint, issued c.328-323 B.C., obv. head of Herakles to right wearing lion skin with dotted border, rev. Zeus seated on throne to left, eagle in outstretched hand, Demeter facing with two torches to left, **D/O* below throne, to right **ALEXANDROU*. (cf.S.6730, Price 1356, BMC 1356a-c, M.398, SNG Cop.881). Nearly very fine, scarce.
Estimate $120
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Thrace (Moesia Inferior), Istros, (400-350 B.C.), silver stater, (5.516 grams), obv. two young male heads facing, side by side, left upright, right inverted, rev. sea-eagle standing to left on dolphin to left, which it attacks with its beak, above **ISTRIH*, **G* removed above from die, below dolphin monogram PAX, (cf.S.1669; SNG BMC 230-231, AMNG Pick 427). Nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $300
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Thrace, Maroneia, (c.189 - 145 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.376 grams), obv. head of young Dionysos to right, wreathed with ivy and band across forehead, rev. Dionysos naked standing to left, holding grapes and two narthex wands, to right **[D]IONUSOU*, to left **SWTHROS, below **MAPWNITWN, monograms to left and right below, (cf.S.1635, Schonert-Geiss 1227 [similar monograms, different dies], cf.Hunter 20). Large flan, well centred of good style for these pieces, very fine and very rare only known for one published example for this monogram group.
Estimate $500
SOLD $540
Thrace, kings of, Lysimachos. (305-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.30 grams), Lampsakos mint, struck 297/6-282/1 B.C., obv. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon, rev. Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, spear behind, to inner left, monogram above crescent, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (S.6814, Thompson 61 var. [monogram]; M.392; SNG France 2545 [same obv. die as 2544]). Nearly extremely fine, toned and rare.
Estimate $2,500
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Thrace, kings of, Lysimachos. (305-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.10 grams), uncertain Thracian mint, struck about c.280 B.C., obv. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon, rev. Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, spear behind; to inner left, monogram ANTO, in exergue **QE*, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (S.6814, Thompson -; M.316; SNG Berry 407 [same obv. die]). Nearly extremely fine, toned and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $900
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), plated silver tetradrachm, (16.20 grams), probably of Alexandria Troas mint, issued from 297/6 -282/1 B.C. type, 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, AP monogram above a bee, monogram EM in exergue, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, M.430 [Ephesos], cf.Thompson 160). Trace of base metal underneath, otherwise good very fine and rare as a plated piece.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Thrace, Kingdom of, Rhoemetalces I, with Augustus (11 B.C. - A.D. 12), AE 18, (3.83 grams), obv. diademed head of Rhoemetalces right, around **BASILEWS ROIMHTALOU Q*, rev. bare head of Augustus to right, around **KAISAROS SEBASTOU*, (RPC 1718, Youroukova 194-200). Attractive dark green patina, good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Thrace, The Thracian Cheronesos (Cardia?), (400-350 B.C.), silver hemidrachm, (2.44 grams), obv. forepart of lion to right, looking back, rev. quadripartite incuse square, dot and I in one corner, helmet in opposite corner, (cf.S.1603, McClean -, SNG Cop. -, BMC -). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Thessaly, Phalanna, (first half of 4th century B.C.), AE 18 dichalkon, (4.05 grams), obv. youthful male head to right, (Peloros?), rev. **[FALAN]NAIWN* around, head of nymph to right, (S.2180, Rogers 452, BCD Nomos 4, 1255.2), (illustrated); Pharsalos, (400-350 B.C.), AE 13, chalkous, (3.31 grams), obv. helmeted head of Athena to left, rev. armoured Thessalian warrior riding a galloping horse to right, brandishing flail, (S.2196, Rogers 485, BCD Nomos 4, 1435.16). Fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Thessaly, Pharkadon, (450-400 B.C.), silver obol, (0.682 grams), obv. horse pacing to right, within dotted border, rev. Athena standing to right, spear over shoulder, shield resting against her, traces of **FAR KADO* on right and left, all within incuse square, (S.2184, Weber 2901, SNG Cop.213, BMC 8). Very fine/fine and rare.
Estimate $250
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Thessaly, various cities, Gyrton, (340-330 B.C.), AE 17 dichalkon, (4.26 grams), obv. Hero Gryton with bridled horse both to right, rev. head of nymph Gyrtonia to right, (S.2086, Rogers 217, BCD Nomos 4, 1051); Krannon, (first half 4th century B.C.) AE 18, dichalkon, (5.16 grams), obv. laureate head of Zeus to right, rev. horseman wearing petasos to right, (S.2075, Rogers 182, BCD Nomos 4, 1081.1); Halos, (3rd century B.C.), AE 14, chalkous, (2.11 grams), obv. diademed head of Zeus right, rev. Phrixos on ram to right, (cf.S,2062, Rogers 244, BCD Nomos 4, 1059); Larissa Kremaste, (302-286 B.C,), AE 12, chalkous, (1.05 grams), obv. nymph Larissa head right, rev. harpa, hook to left, helmet in field, all within wreath, (S.2135, Rogers 317, cf.BCD Nomos 4, 1176); Pelinna, (400-344 B.C.), AE 14, chalkous (2.86 grams), obv. horseman galloping right, rev. warrior advancing left, with spear and shield, (S.2166, Rogers 426, BCD Nomos 4, 1435.20). Mostly fine, all scarce. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Thessaly, Thessalian League, Provincial Imperial Coinage, (third quarter of 1st century B.C.), AE 19 dichalkon or obol, (7.65 grams), issue of Nikokrates and Eubiotos, obv. laureate head of Apollo right, rev. Artemis striding right, wearing long chiton and holding two torches, traces of legends, (S.-, Rogers 56, BCD Nomos 4, 1392); another (c.30's - 27 B.C.), AE 19 obol, (7.31 grams), issue of Philokrates, Italos and Petraios, obv. helmeted and draped bust of Athena to right, rev. Athena Itonia standing to left, holding Nike in outstretched right hand, holding spear and shield in left hand **QESSA LON* either side, above ITA **LOU*, traces of **PETRAIOS* below, (S.-, Rogers 59, SNG Munich 241, BCD Nomos 4, 1393); Augustus, (27 B.C. - 14 A.D.), AE 17, assarion, (4.37 grams), issue of Sosandros and Megalokles, obv. bare head of Augustus right, traces of legend, rev. Athena Itonia hurling spear to right, (cf.S.34, Rogers -, Burrer 39 [obv.9, rev.36], RPC 1426, BCD Nomos 4, 1396); another AE 24 dupondius or diassarion, (13.67 grams), issue of Megalokles and Arist.., obv. laureate head right, rev. Athena Itonia standing right with shield and spear, to right monogram of **FU*, around **[STRATHGOU ME G]ALOKLEOUS ARI* (S.34, Rogers 66, cf.Burrer 80, RPC 1428, BCD Nomos 4, 1398). Very good - good fine, all scarce. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Thessaly, Thessalian League, Provincial Imperial Coinage, Tiberius, (14 -37 A.D.), issued in name of Livia Drusilla, (died 29 A.D.),AE 23, triassarion, (12.36 grams), issue by Strategos Lykoutos, obv. Livia seated to right, traces of legend, rev. Demeter standing to left, holding torch in left hand and corn ears in right hand, monogram **UFA* to left, traces of legend around, (S.-, Rogers 74, Burrer 15 [obv.8, rev.9], RPC 1431); another Tiberius, AE 26 dupondius or diassarion, (11.21 grams), issue of Lykoutos, obv. radiate head of Augustus to right, rev. Apollo Actius standing left with cithara, (S.-, Rogers 70, cf.Burrer 10, RPC 1430, BCD Nomos 4, 1436.2); Claudius, (41-54 A.D.), AE 23 dupondius or diassarion, (6.64 grams), obv. bare head of Claudius to right, **QESSAL[WN SEBAS]THWN* around, rev. Athena Itonia to right with spear and shield, monogram of ANTO (Antigonou), **ANTIGONOU STRATHGOU* around, (S.-, Rogers -, Burrer 43 [obv.15, rev.34], RPC 1436) (illustrated). Very good - good fine, last with off centred obverse, all very scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $80
Thessaly, Thessalian League, Provincial Imperial Coinage, Nero, (54 -68 A.D.), AE 23, dupondius or diassarion, (8.67 grams), issue by Strategos Aristion, obv. Nero laureate head to right, **NERW[N QE] SSALWN* around, rev. Apollo Musegetes walking to right holding cithara, around **ARISTIWNO/S STRATHGOU*, (S.548, Rogers 79, Burrer 11 [obv.2, rev.9], RPC 1439, Leake 4904-5 [same dies]); Domitian, AE 20 another AE 18, assarion, (7.52, 5.28 grams), obv. laureate head of Domitian to right, **[DOMIT]IANON KAISARA QESSALOI* around, rev. draped bust of Domitia, **DOMIT IAN SEBASSTHN* around, (S.891, Rogers 88, Burrer 10 [obv.2, rev.9] and Burrer 62 [obv.18, rev.47], RPC 277, BCD Nomos 4, 1407); Hadrian, (117-138 A.D.), AE 20-21, assarion, (4.96, 4.03 grams), Nikomachos Strategos, issued 123-125, obv. laureate and draped bust of Hadrian to right, **ADR*IANON KAICAPA **QE*CCA**LOI* around, rev. Athena Itonia standing to right with spear and shield, monogram for Strategos OX NIK OMAXOY around, (S.1127, Rogers 90, cf.Burrer pp.180-193) (one illustrated). Very good - good fine, all very scarce. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Thessaly, Thessalian League, Provincial Imperial Coinage, Marcus Aurelius, (161 - 180 A.D.), AE 24, dupondius or diassarion and assarion, (10.84 and 6.77 grams), obv. Marcus Aurelius laureate and draped to right, AVT MA AYP AN TWNEINOC around, rev. Athena Itonia walking to right holding shield and spear in fighting attitude, around KOINON **QE**CCA**LWN*, (cf.S.1553, Rogers 95, 96, BMC 78, 80); Caracalla, (211-217 A.D.), AE 23, triassarion, (8.02 grams), obv. laureate and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, AV K M AV ANT**W*NINO around, rev. Nike holding wreath in triga galloping to right, KOINON **QE**CCA**LWN* around, (S.2493, Rogers 113b, BCD Nomos 4, 1436.8, BMC 83); Gallienus, (261-268 A.D.), AE 23, sestertius, (7.29 grams), obv. radiate and draped bust of Gallienus to right, AYT **GALL[HNO*C AV**G]* around, rev. Athena Itonia standing to right with spear and shield in fighting attitude, around KOINON **[QE**CCA]**LWN, [D]* behind, (S.4530, Rogers 128, cf.BMC 86-7) (illustrated). Very good - good fine, all scarce. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $110
Locri Opuntii and Epiknemidia, (369-338 B.C.), silver stater, (11.998 grams), obv. head of Persephone to left, wreath with corn, wearing ear-ring, rev. Ajax son of Oileus, naked but for helmet, advancing to right, holding sword and large shield, decorated with griffin, broken spear on ground, star below to right, around **OPONTIW N*, (cf.S.2326, cf.BMC 27, BCD 58 [NAC Sale 55], SNG's-, McClean -, Weber -, Traite -, Gulbenkian 491 [same dies]). Slightly pitted obverse, few known examples, Very fine/good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,500
Boiotia, Federal Coinage, Uncertain Mint (Thebes?), Silver drachm, 304-294 B.C., (5.17 grams), obv. Boiotian shield, rev. amphora within incuse square, without pellets or letters, (S.-, BCD 62 [p.22, Triton IX, similar dies], 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 $750
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Boiotia, Boiotian League, Federal Coinage, AE 15, 225-171 B.C., (3.58 grams), Obv. Boiotian shield, club across one end, Rev. trace of BOI**WTWN* on right downwards, Nike standing left, resting on trident and holding a patera, (S.2414, BCD 145 [p.35, Triton IX, issued 225-171 B.C.], Head 'Boeotia' p.90 [Pl.VI, 8 corrected] = BMC 105 [p.43, Pl.VI, 11 corrected patera not wreath], Imhoof-Blumer 'Boeotiens' 33 [line drawing], SNG Cop. 394 [corrected patera not wreath, club not across shield]). Dark brown patina. Good very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $150
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Boiotia, Thebes. (c.480-460 B.C.), silver stater (11.582 grams). obv. Boiotian shield, rev. square incuse with clockwise mill-sail pattern; **Q* in centre. (S.1783, BCD 622j [This Coin], cf.Head, Boeotia p.16, vii, pl. I, 7 = BMC p. 67, 1 pl XI, 1 (anti-clockwise mill-sail pattern); SNG Cop. 248). Very fine, obverse in high relief, even dark grey patina, rare.
Estimate $1,000
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Boiotia, Boiotian League, Federal Coinage, silver drachm, (225-171 B.C.), (4.99 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 M/K to left, (cf.S.2404, BCD 128, [Triton IX], BMC 98). Good very fine with grey tone, very scarce.
Estimate $300
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Euboia, Eretria, (500-465 B.C.), silver obol, (0.542 grams), obv. bull's head facing, rev. octopus in incuse square, (S.1825 [£125], BMC 33-38, SNG Cop. 473, Lanz Auction Sale Catalogue 111, [lot 327-335]). Fine and rare.
Estimate $150
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Euboia, Eretria, (411-404 B.C.), silver stater, (11.83 grams), struck on the Aeginatic standard, obv. head of nymph Euboia to right, hair rolled, wearing a round ear ring, rev. cow seated to right, bunch of grapes above, [E] Y B below, all within incuse square, (S.2462 [this coin], Wallace 10 [Group 2, obv. V, rev. 4], [NN&M 134, p.139, notes 9 coins from these dies including This Coin twice in Naville IV & Weber], Weber 3389 [p.329, Pl.127, This Coin], Num. Chron., 1892 [p.191 and Pl.XV, 12, this coin together with a detailed discussion], Head, Historia Nummorum, 1911, p.362 cites This Coin, Ward 492 (same dies, sale Zurich 1973 realised 9000 SFr.], BMC - 1952 (from 1951 hoard) photo of rev. [BM Quarterly June 1953 [Pl.XV, 7], 47 [p.110, Pl.XX, 10], and Wartenberg 'After Marathon', No.53 (p.53). Nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,200
SOLD $1,900
Euboia, Histiaia, (c.350-340 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.388 grams), obv. head of nymph Histiaia wreathed in ivy, rev. cow standing to right, vine with two bunches of grapes, **ISTI* in exergue, trace AY**G* monogram to right, (S.2494 [£140], BMC 4, Lanz BCD Catalogue No.111, [lot 375, realised hammer 350 Euros], SNG Cop.516). Toned, nearly fine or better and rare.
Estimate $180
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Attica, Athens, (c.500 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.686 grams), obv. crude Archaic style head of Athena to right wearing Attic helmet with chevrons and dots, rev. owl standing to right, head facing with broad neck, to left olive spray, to right, **[A]QE*, all in incuse square, (S.1842 [£1000], cf.Sv. Pl.5, No.23, 38 [similar dies], cf.Asyut Hoard 268-310 [Group IV], Seltman Group M No.395 [Pl.XVIII], SNG Cop. 19-20). Large flan, well centred, with flan defects across part of the Athena head, otherwise fine/nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $3,150
Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.77 grams), an Egyptian or Eastern copy, issued 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.108ff, CH.VIII, pl.X, cf.SNG Cop.33-40). Bright with some toning, good very fine - nearly extremely fine, with auction ticket.
Estimate $1,500
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Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.582 grams), issued 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). About as struck, dull reverse extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
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Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.85 grams), issued c.430-420 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, Starr Pl.XXIII, 12, SNG Cop.33-40, Kraay Pl.III, 2). Very fine/good very fine.
Estimate $1,200
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Attica, Athens, (449-413 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.73 grams), issued 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). Surface pitting on reverse, otherwise well centred, good very fine, with collector's ticket.
Estimate $800
SOLD $600
Attica, Athens, (300-262 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.2547, Kraay (Coins of Ancient Athens) Pl. IV, 6, SNG Cop. 65). Very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $250
Attica, Athens, (300-262 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.06 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.2547, Kraay (Coins of Ancient Athens) Pl. IV, 6, SNG Cop. 65). Cleaned, nearly very fine with collector's ticket.
Estimate $350
SOLD $320