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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25087
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LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (11mm, 2.57 gm, 3h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5. Head of roaring lion right, wearing beaded collar / Incuse head of calf right, wearing beaded collar; bipartite rectangular punch behind. HGC 6, 938. Bodenstedt 13. Extraordinary detail in the expression of the lion brings life to this sunny flan.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25088
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LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 188-170 BC. AR tetradrachm (29mm, 16.88 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Late posthumous issue in the name and types of Alexander III the Great of Macedon. Head of Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus enthroned left, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; ΠATP monogram above lyre (chelys) in left field. Price 1702. Bright, reflective surfaces d... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25089
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LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 188-170 BC. AR tetradrachm (30mm, 16.88 gm, 11h). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Late posthumous issue in the name and types of Alexander III the Great of Macedon. Head of Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus enthroned left, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; ΠATP monogram above lyre (chelys) in left field. Price 1702. Phenomenally executed Fine Style di... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23061
Ancients
LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 454-427 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (10mm, 2.48 gm, 3h). NGC Choice Fine 5/5 - 3/5. Forepart of boar right / Head of roaring lion right; within linear square, all within shallow incuse square. Bodenstedt 41. SNG Kayhan 104.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23062
Ancients
LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 454-427 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (10mm, 2.50 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5, edge scuffs. Female head facing, turned slightly right, wearing taenia / Bull head left, slightly facing; M above, all within incuse square. Bodenstedt 44. HGC 6, 970.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23063
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LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 454-427 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (10mm, 2.49 gm, 11h). NGC Choice Fine 3/5 - 5/5. Head of Actaeon right, with wavy hair, stag horn sprouting from head / Facing gorgoneion, tongue protruding; within incuse square. Bodenstedt 54. HGC 6, 980.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23064
Ancients
LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 454-427 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (10mm, 2.52 gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5, edge scuff. Laureate head of Apollo right / Head of calf right, within square incuse. Bodenstedt 56. SNG Von Aulock 7727.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23065
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LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 377-326 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (11mm, 2.51 gm, 3h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Head of Hermes right, wearing petasus / Panther crouching right; within linear frame all within incuse square. Bodenstedt 83. HGC 6, 1009.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32103
Ancients
LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 377-326 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (10mm, 2.55 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 3/5 - 4/5. Laureate head of Poseidon right / Ornamented trident head; within linear border. Bodenstedt 98 (Oa/Rβ). Champagne flan with lovely shadowed toning.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2215
Lesbos, Mytilene.
Hecte circa 521-478, EL 10 mm, 2.57 g. Forepart of winged boar r. Rev. Incuse head of lion r. with open mouth. Bodenstedt 15.
Good extremely fine
Ex Tkalec May 2006, 59 and NAC 92, 2016, 1471 sales. From the Ploil collection.
Estimate: 1500 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2216
Lesbos, Mytilene.
Hecte circa 521-478, EL 10 mm, 2.55 g. Head of lion r., with open jaws. Rev. Calf's head r., incuse. Rosen 554. Dewing 2233. Boston, MFA 1679. Bodenstedt 13.
About extremely fine
From a Swiss collection from Tessin assembled in the 1920s (sold with its original ticket).
Estimate: 1000 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 27
GRÈCE ANTIQUE - GREEK
Éolide, Lesbos (île de). Hecté d'électrum ND (454-427 av. J.-C.), Mytilène. NGC AU 5/5 4/5 (6057035-003).
Av. Tête d'Athéna à droite, avec casque corinthien.
Rv. Deux têtes féminines affrontées, coiffée du tænia, les visages croisés et superposés.
Bodenstedt 55 - HGC 6, 981 ; Électrum - 2,52 g - 9,5 mm - 4 h
NGC AU 5/5 4/5 (6057035-003).
Très beau flan, régulier, avec une frappe centrée. Belle couleur d'électrum. De remarquable qualité pour ce type si particulier. Super... | 3 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 146
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 450-400 BC. AR Obol (7mm, 0.46 g, 9h). Head of female right, hair in sakkos / Head of lion left within incuse square. Cf. HGC 6, 1038 (trihemiobol); SNG Ariakantürk 746 var. (lion head right). Lightly toned, light roughness. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger - Auction 437, Lot 219
Insel Lesbos Mytilene
Elektron-Hekte 377/326 v. Chr. Büste einer Mänade / Fackel in Quadrat. 10h. Bodenstedt, Mytilene Emission 92; HGC 1018. 2.54 g.; 10,5 mm. Feine Tönung Selten Sehr schön - vorzüglich Minimale Auflagen im Avers
Ex Auktion Tauler & Fau 77, 2021, 8.
Estimate: 600 EUR... | 24 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger - Auction 437, Lot 220
Insel Lesbos Mytilene
Kleinbronze 350/250 v. Chr. Kopf des Apollon nach rechts / Lyra und Ethnikon in flachem incusum, links Monogram. 12h. HGC vgl. 1052; SNG Cop. 386. 1.90 g.; 12,9 mm. Schwarzgrüne Patina Selten Sehr schön Auflagen
Estimate: 50 EUR... | 24 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 653
Lesbos, Mytilene AR Diobol. Circa 400-350 BC. Laureate head of Apollo to right / Female head to right (Aphrodite?), with hair rolled; MYTI upwards to left. HGC 6, 1037. 1.34g, 11mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine.
Ex Étienne Regnard Collection;
Ex Jean Vinchon Numismatique, 17 December 1996, lot 99 (part of).
Estimate: 250 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 654
Lesbos, Mytilene EL Hekte. Circa 375-325 BC. Head of Dionysos to right, wearing ivy-wreath / Head of Silenos facing, within linear square frame. Bodenstedt 90; Traité II 2200; SNG von Aulock 2127; SNG Copenhagen 324; HGC 6, 1016. 2.54g, 10mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex Gitbud & Naumann, Auction 11, 29 December 2013, lot 262.
Estimate: 400 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 266
LESBOS. Mytilene. Circa 412-378 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 10 mm, 2.53 g, 8 h). Head of nymph to right. Rev. Horned head of Pan to right within linear square, all within incuse square. Bodenstedt Em. 69. HGC 6, 995. Lightly toned. Very fine.
Starting price: 300 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 1,400 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 267
LESBOS. Mytilene. Circa 377-326 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 10.5 mm, 2.50 g, 12 h). Half length bust of a maenad to right, her hair bound in sphendone, wearing disc-shaped earring. Rev. Lighted race torch within linear square. Bodenstedt 92. Boston MFA 1744. SNG Copenhagen 330. SNG von Aulock 1723. Well-centered. Minor marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.
Starting price: 300 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 1,100 CHF | |
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Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 268
LESBOS. Mytilene. Circa 377-326 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 11 mm, 2.57 g, 11 h). Wreathed head of Dionysos to right. Rev. Female head to right, with drapery around the neck truncation; all within a linear square. Bodenstedt 95. HGC 6, 1021. SNG von Aulock 1716. Of fine style. Irregular flan and scratch on reverse, otherwise, good very fine.
Starting price: 200 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 550 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 269
LESBOS. Mytilene. Circa 377-326 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 10 mm, 2.52 g, 12 h). Laureate head of Zeus to right; to right, small serpent. Rev. Half-length laureate bust of Nike facing, her head turned to right, wearing a pearl necklace; above, on either side of her head, star; all within a square linear frame. BMC 113. BMFA 1728. Bodenstedt 101. HGC 6, 1027. Good very fine.
Starting price: 200 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 1,700 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 270
LESBOS. Mytilene. Circa 350-250 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 14 mm, 2.79 g, 12 h). Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. MY/T-I Lyre. HGC 6, 1044. SNG Copenhagen 376-7. Toned. Very fine.
From the collection of a Nobleman who died in 1940.
Starting price: 150 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 360 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 560, Lot 38
KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 16.62 g, 1h). Magnesia on the Maeander mint. Struck circa 297/6-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; monogram to inner left, ornament on throne. Thompson –; cf. Müller 555–6; HGC 3, 1750e; Meydancikkale 2725 (uncertain mint). Traces of find patina, light porosity. Near VF.
This issue is not att... | 17 Apr 2024 | 400 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 560, Lot 106
LESBOS, Mytilene. 4th century BC. AR Obol (8mm, 0.65 g, 11h). Kithara / Kithara within incuse square. SNG Arikantürk 755; HGC 6, 1041. Toned, some marks on edge. Good VF. Well centered.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 17 Apr 2024 | 325 USD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 539
Lesbos, Mytilene AR Hemiobol(?). Circa 520-480 BC. Head of roaring lion to left / Quadripartite incuse square. Apparently unpublished in this denomination, but for style cf. Bodenstedt 12-14 (EL denominations) and CNG 88, 326 (trihemiobol - head to right). 0.32g, 8mm.
Near Very Fine. Extremely Rare in the denomination, apparently unpublished in the standard reference works and no other examples on CoinArchives.
Estimate: 75 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Münzen Gut-Lynt GmbH - Auction 15, Lot 116
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN. Lesbos Mytilene
Tetradrachme 188-170 v. Chr. Mytilene Kopf Alexanders des Großen mit Löwenfell nach rechts. Rv. Zeus nach links sitzend, hält Adler und Zepter. Davor Monogramm und Lyra. 35.9 mm. Price 1717. 16.72 g. Sehr schön / Very fine.
Starting price: 100 EUR... | 6 Apr 2024 | 160 EUR | |
Maison Palombo - Auction 23, Lot 25
Asie Mineure
Lesbos – Mytilène
Hecté en électrum (c. 377-326)
Magnifique exemplaire, très bien centré.
2.56g - SNG Von Aulock 1715 - Bodenstedt 100B
TTB à Superbe – NGC XF (5/5 et 3/5) Marks
Estimate: CHF 800... | 27 Mar 2024 | 850 CHF | |
Maison Palombo - Auction 23, Lot 26
Asie Mineure
Lesbos - Mytilène
Hecté en électrum - (521-478)
Rare.
2.46g - SNG Copenhagen 301
TB – VF
Estimate: CHF 800... | 27 Mar 2024 | 750 CHF | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 203 | Silver, Lot 136
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 454-428 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
10 mm, 2,51 g
Head of Silenos right, wearing tainia / Confronted heads of two rams; palmette between; all within incuse square.
Very Fine
Bodenstedt 37; HGC 6, 963.
The depiction of the Head of Silenos on early coins of Mytilene presents a fascinating numismatic insight into the cultural and mythological significance of the region. Silenos, in Greek mythology, was a wise and often inebriated companion of Dionysus, the god of win... | 24 Mar 2024 | 750 EUR | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 236
Lesbos, Mytilene EL Hekte. Circa 521-478 BC. Head of roaring lion to right / Incuse head of calf to right; rectangular punch behind. Bodenstedt 13; SNG Copenhagen 301; SNG von Aulock 1685-6; SNG Kayhan 100; Rosen 554; HGC 9, 638. 2.53g, 10mm, 4h.
Near Extremely Fine.
Estimate: 1000 GBP... | 21 Mar 2024 | 750 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 237
Lesbos, Mytilene EL Hekte. Circa 521-478 BC. Head of ram to right; cock standing to left below, pecking at ground / Incuse head of roaring lion to right; rectangular punch behind. Bodenstedt 16; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG Kayhan -; Rosen 556; HGC 9, 641. 2.50g, 10mm, 11h.
Near Extremely Fine.
Estimate: 500 GBP... | 21 Mar 2024 | 650 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 558, Lot 104
TROAS, Kebren. Late 6th-early 5th centuries BC. EL Myshemihekte – Twenty-fourth Stater (6.5mm, 0.65 g). Phokaic standard. Head of ram left / Incuse square. SNG Kayhan 1565 (uncertain Ionia); CNG 121, lot 313. Minor die wear. VF.
Although there are a few electrum Phokaic standard electrum known with a ram's head (particularly from Mytilene and Phokaia, as well as an uncertain mint in Ionia [see Weidauer 50]), all are distinctly different in style from this coin. At the same time, the style of... | 20 Mar 2024 | 2,250 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 558, Lot 106
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.51 g, 1h). Head of roaring lion right / Incuse head of calf right; rectangular punch to left. Bodenstedt Em. 13; HGC 6, 938. Minor scratches. VF.
Estimate: 250 USD... | 20 Mar 2024 | 750 USD | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 402, Lot 690
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN. LESBOS. MYTILENE.
El-Hekte (1/6 Stater), 521/478 v. Chr.; 2,51 g. Löwenkopf r.//Incuser Kalbskopf r. Bodenstedt 13.
Winz. Kratzer, gutes sehr schön/fast vorzüglich
Exemplar der Auktion Heritage 3072, Long Beach 2019, Nr. 35150 (damals in US-Plastikholder der NGC mit der Bewertung XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface 4/5, Nr. 4625723-014).
Estimate: 500 EUR... | 14 Mar 2024 | 850 EUR | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61365, Lot 22072
Ancients
LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 188-170 BC. AR tetradrachm (33mm, 16.94 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Late posthumous issue in the name and types of Alexander III the Great of Macedon, ca. 188-170 BC. Head of Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus seated left on backless throne, right leg drawn back, feet on ground line, eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; ATO monogram above lyre in left field, ivy leaf below throne. Pr... | 10 Mar 2024 | 600 USD | |
Salon Numizmatyczny Mateusz Wójcicki - Auction 13, Lot 10007
Greece, Phocaea, Electron Hekte
Nicely preserved hekte, struck from an electron, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver.
The ancient Greeks also called them 'white gold'.
Greece, Phocaea, Electron Hekte 387-326 BC
Obverse: head of Athena facing left
Reverse: incusum square
Gold, diameter 10 mm, weight 2.57 g
Earliest known electron coins, Lydian and East Greek coins beneath the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus. They are now dated to the last quarter of the 7th century BC (... | 9 Mar 2024 | 618 EUR | |
Salon Numizmatyczny Mateusz Wójcicki - Auction 13, Lot 10008
Greece, Phocaea, Electron Hekte
Nicely preserved hekte, struck from an electron, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver.
The ancient Greeks also called them 'white gold'.
Greece, Phocaea, Electron Hekte 387-326 BC
Obverse: head of Hercules facing left
Reverse: incusum square
Gold, diameter 10 mm, weight 2.54 g
Earliest known electron coins, Lydian and East Greek coins beneath the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus. They are now dated to the last quarter of the 7th century BC... | 9 Mar 2024 | 570 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 557, Lot 78
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 350-250 BC. AR Hemidrachm (14mm, 2.72 g, 1h). Laureate head of Apollo right / Kithara, fillet hanging from right side, within linear square. SNG Arikantürk 2, 800; HGC 6, 1044. Toned, stuck with worn reverse die. VF.
From the St. George Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 54 (14 June 2000), lot 663.
Estimate: 250 USD... | 6 Mar 2024 | 250 USD | |
cgb.fr - Live Auction March 2024, Lot 49
AIOLIS - LESBOS ISLAND - MYTILENE
Type : Hecté
Date : c. 346 AC.
Mint name / Town : Mytilène, Éolide
Metal : electrum
Diameter : 10 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 2,56 g.
Rarity : R1
Obverse legend : Anépigraphe
Obverse description : Tête laurée d'Apollon à droite, les cheveux longs tombant sur la nuque ; derrière un petit serpent
Reverse legend : Anépigraphe
Reverse description : Tête de Koré ou d'Artémis à droite, les cheveux tenus dans un sphendone ; le tout dans un carré l... | 5 Mar 2024 | 915 EUR | |
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Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Auction 302, Lot 177
LESBOS. MYTILENE.
Hekte ø 11mm (2,55g). ca. 377 - 326 v. Chr. Vs.: Kopf eines Kabiren mit bekränztem Pilos zwischen zwei Sternen. Rs.: Kopf der Persephone im Linienquadrat. Bodenstedt 99; BMC 98; SNG Aul. 1729; SNG Cop. 321; HGC 6, 1025.
Elektron! vz
Estimate: 900 EUR... | 4 Mar 2024 | 1,300 EUR | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - February 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 74085
LESBOS. Mytilene. EL Hekte (2.55 gms), ca. 454-428/7 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
Bod-54; HGC-6, 980. Obverse: Head of Aktaeon right, wearing stag's horn; Reverse: Facing gorgoneion in linear square within incuse square.
Estimate: $400 - $600... | 26 Feb 2024 | 1,300 USD | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 52
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 521-478 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
11 mm, 2,58 g
Head of roaring lion right / Incuse head of calf left; rectangular punch to right.
Extremely Fine
Bodenstedt 12; HGC 6, 937.
From a southern German private collection; Ex Münzen & Medaillen Auction 44, Lot 52; Ex Künker Auction 182, Lot 274.
The early coinage of Mytilene, an ancient city located on the island of Lesbos in present-day Greece, holds significant numismatic importance. One notable aspect of Mytilene's... | 25 Feb 2024 | 1,300 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 53
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 521-478 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
12 mm, 2,58 g
Head of roaring lion right / Incuse head of calf right; rectangular punch to left.
Nearly Extremely Fine
Bodenstedt 13; HGC 6, 938.
From a southern German private collection; Ex Numismatik Naumann Auction 39, Lot 311.
Starting price: 500 EUR... | 25 Feb 2024 | 1,300 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 54
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 521-478 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
10 mm, 2,59 g
Head of ram right; below, cock standing left, with head lowered / Incuse head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; segmented rectangular punch below.
Very Fine
Bodenstedt 18; HGC 6, 943.
From a southern German private collection; Aquired from Dr. Brandt retail.
Starting price: 200 EUR... | 25 Feb 2024 | 440 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 55
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 454-428 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
10 mm, 2,53 g
Head of Silenos right, wearing tainia / Confronted heads of two rams; palmette between; all within incuse square.
Good Very Fine
Bodenstedt 37; HGC 6, 963.
From a southern German private collection; Ex Künker Auction 280, Lot 220; Ex Pecunem Auction 14, Lot 264.
The depiction of the Head of Silenos on early coins of Mytilene presents a fascinating numismatic insight into the cultural and mythological significance ... | 25 Feb 2024 | 1,600 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 56
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 454-427 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
11 mm, 2,48 g
Bare male head right / Head of calf right within linear square border; all within incuse circle.
Extremely Fine
Bodenstedt 39; HGC 6, 965.
From a southern German private collection; Ex Lanz Auction 160, Lot 186.
Starting price: 200 EUR... | 25 Feb 2024 | 650 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 57
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 454-427 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
10 mm, 2,55 g
Forepart of boar right / Head of lion right in linear square within incuse square.
Good Very Fine, toned
Bodenstedt 41; HGC 6, 967.
From a southern German private collection; Ex CNG Auction 105, Lot 255.
Starting price: 200 EUR... | 25 Feb 2024 | 1,200 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 58
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 454-428 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
11 mm, 2,50 g
Forepart of goat right, head reverted / Owl standing facing, wings spread, within incuse square.
Very Fine
Bodenstedt 42; HGC 6, 968.
From a southern German private collection; Ex CNG E-Auction 411, Lot 119.
Starting price: 200 EUR... | 25 Feb 2024 | 1,400 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 59
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 454-428 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
10 mm, 2,59 g
Wreathed and bearded head of Dionysos right / Confronted calf heads; palmette above; all within incuse square.
Very Fine
Bodenstedt 50; HGC 6, 976 corr. (palmette not always present).
From a southern German private collection; Ex CNG Auction 106, Lot 353.
Starting price: 200 EUR... | 25 Feb 2024 | 1,700 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 60
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 454-428 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
10 mm, 2,55 g
Laureate head of Apollo right / Bearded head of Silenos right within incuse square.
Good Very Fine
Bodenstedt 51; HGC 6, 977.
From a southern German private collection; Ex CNG Auction 106, Lot 354.
Starting price: 200 EUR... | 25 Feb 2024 | 2,600 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 61
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 454-428 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
11 mm, 2,59 g
Young male head right, wearing tainia / Wreathed male head right, wearing long beard, in incuse square.
Good Very Fine
Bodenstedt 52; HGC 6, 978.
From a southern German private collection; Ex CNG Auction 105, Lot 265.
Early electrum coinage introduced several denominations that revolutionized commerce in the ancient world. Among these, the stater served as the primary unit of currency, boasting intricate designs... | 25 Feb 2024 | 1,100 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 62
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 454-428 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
11 mm, 2,56 g
Head of Aktaeon right, wearing horn of stag / Facing gorgoneion within incuse square.
Good Very Fine
Bodenstedt 54; HGC 6, 980.
From a southern German private collection; Ex Gorny & Mosch Auction 249, Lot 280.
The depiction of Aktaeon on Mytilenian electrum hecte coins holds significant numismatic importance, reflecting the intertwining of mythological narratives with the political and cultural identities of anci... | 25 Feb 2024 | 700 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 63
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 412-378 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
11 mm, 2,54 g
Forepart of winged lion left / Sphinx seated right in linear square within incuse square.
Very Fine
Bodenstedt 63; HGC 6, 989 corr. (boar instead of lion).
From a southern German private collection; Ex Savoca Auction 19, Lot 130.
The depiction of a winged lion on Mytilenian electrum coins is a significant motif, embodying layers of symbolism and cultural meaning. The winged lion, a powerful and majestic creature,... | 25 Feb 2024 | 900 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 64
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 412-378 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
11 mm, 2,51 g
Head of Artemis-Kybele right, with hair in sakkos / Head of Telchine left, with hair in sakkos and lamp at forehead; all within linear square within incuse square.
Nearly Extremely Fine
Bodenstedt 68; HGC 6, 994.
From a southern German private collection; Ex Gorny & Mosch Auction 257, Lot 446; Ex Roma Auction XI, Lot 281.
On Mytilenian electrum coins, the portrayal of Telchines likely served multiple purposes. Fir... | 25 Feb 2024 | 1,100 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 65
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 412-378 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
10 mm, 2,53 g
Horned head of Io right, wearing tainia / Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath; all within linear square border within incuse square.
Very Fine
Bodenstedt 77; HGC 6, 1003.
From a southern German private collection; Ex Leu Web Auction 11, Lot 883.
In Greek mythology, Io was a mortal woman who was transformed into a cow by the god Zeus to protect her from the wrath of his jealous wife, Hera. Io was the daughte... | 25 Feb 2024 | 700 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 66
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 412-378 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
10 mm, 2,55 g
Head of female right, with hair in sakkos / Lyre within linear square border.
Very Fine
Bodenstedt 79; HGC 6, 1005.
From a southern German private collection; Aquired from Zeno Pop Numismatik retail in 2015.
Starting price: 200 EUR... | 25 Feb 2024 | 950 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 67
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 377-326 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
10 mm, 2,54 g
Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos / Lion standing right within linear square border; all within incuse square.
Extremely Fine
Bodenstedt 83; HGC 6, 1009.
From a southern German private collection; Ex Lanz Auction 161, Lot 120.
Starting price: 500 EUR... | 25 Feb 2024 | 1,800 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 68
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 377-326 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
11 mm, 2,55 g
Head of Persephone right, wearing grain wreath / Bull butting left within linear square border; all within shallow incuse square.
Good Very Fine
Bodenstedt 88; HGC 6, 1014 corr. (bull right).
From a southern German private collection; Ex Numismatik Naumann Auction 56, Lot 175.
Starting price: 200 EUR... | 25 Feb 2024 | 1,100 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 69
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 377-326 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
10 mm, 2,55 g
Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath / Head of Persephone right, wearing grain wreath; all within linear square border.
Extremely Fine
Bodenstedt 89; HGC 6, 1015.
From a southern German private collection; Ex Gorny & Mosch Auction 273, Lot 184.
Starting price: 500 EUR... | 25 Feb 2024 | 1,000 EUR | |
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 70
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 377-326 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
10 mm, 2,54 g
Veiled head of Demeter right, wearing grain wreath / Filleted tripod within linear square border; all within incuse square.
Good Very Fine, lovely toned
Bodenstedt 91; HGC 6, 1017.
From a southern German private collection; Ex Obolos 3, Lot 199.
Starting price: 200 EUR... | 25 Feb 2024 | 800 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 71
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 377-326 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
10 mm, 2,54 g
Laureate head of Apollo right / Head of Artemis right, with hair in sphendone; to left, serpent coiled right; all within linear square border.
Very Fine
Bodenstedt 100; HGC 6, 1026.
From a southern German private collection; Ex Numismatik Naumann 2016.
Starting price: 200 EUR... | 25 Feb 2024 | 900 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 72
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 377-326 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
11 mm, 2,53 g
Laureate head of Zeus right; to right, serpent coiled right / Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Good Very Fine
Bodenstedt 103; HGC 6, 1029.
From a southern German private collection; Ex Leu Auction 5, Lot 129.
Herakles, renowned in Roman mythology as Hercules, stands as an iconic figure embodying unparalleled strength, valor, and resourcefulness in ancient Greek lore. Born to Alcmena and Zeus in Thebes,... | 25 Feb 2024 | 1,700 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 73
Lesbos. Mytilene circa 377-326 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
10 mm, 2,50 g
Head of Apollo Karneios right, with horn of Ammon / Eagle standing right, head left, within linear square border; all within incuse square.
Very Fine
Bodenstedt 104; HGC 6, 1030.
From a southern German private collection; Aquired from Dr. Brandt retail in 2015.
Starting price: 200 EUR... | 25 Feb 2024 | 1,100 EUR | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 208
KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 16.93 g, 11 h), Mytilene, circa 215-200. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; to left, monogram of TP above lyre. Price 1699. Struck from a somewhat worn obverse die, otherwise, very fine.
Starting price: 75 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 260 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 209
KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 36 mm, 17.17 g, 11 h), Mytilene, circa 188-170 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; to left, monogram above lyre; below throne, ivy-leaf. Price 1736. Rare and struck on a very broad flan. Edge crack and light deposits, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
... | 24 Feb 2024 | 360 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 210
KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 16.55 g, 12 h), Mytilene. Peisistratos, magistrate, circa 188-170 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; to left, lyre; below throne, caduceus; in exergue, ΠΕΙΣΙΣΤΡΑΤΟΣ. Price 1738 corr. (same dies, but caduceus not noted). Very rare. Harshly cleane... | 24 Feb 2024 | 260 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 683
LESBOS. Mytilene. Circa 454-428/7 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 9 mm, 2.60 g, 2 h). Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. Bearded head of Silenos to right. Bodenstedt 51.1 (this coin). SNG Copenhagen 307. SNG von Aulock -. Rare. Light scratches, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Leu Web Auction 25, 11 March 2023, 741 and Auctiones AG 7, 7 June 1977, 242 (with old collector's ticket).
Starting price: 150 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 1,024 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 684
LESBOS. Mytilene. Circa 377-326 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 11 mm, 2.55 g, 1 h). Head of Athena facing slightly to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet. Rev. Head of Hermes to right, wearing kausia behind his draped neck, within linear square. Bodenstedt 86. SNG von Aulock 1709. A beautifully toned piece. Struck from a slightly worn obverse die, otherwise, very fine.
From an American collection, ex Leu Web Auction 10, 7-8 December 2019, 408, Leu Web Auction 8, 29-30 June 2019, 347 and Leipzi... | 24 Feb 2024 | 850 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 685
LESBOS. Mytilene. Circa 377-326 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 11 mm, 2.53 g, 6 h). Head of Kabeiros to right, wearing wreathed cap; two stars flanking. Rev. Head of Persephone to right within linear square within incuse square. Bodenstedt 99. SNG Copenhagen 321. SNG von Aulock 1729. Very fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 550 CHF | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 117, Lot 301
Lesbos, Mytilene BI 1/12 Stater. Circa 550-450 BC. Confronted boar's heads / M-Y, kantharos within shallow incuse square. SNG Copenhagen -; SNG von Aulock -; Klein -; Lazzarini, Contribution -; BMC -; HGC 6, -. 1.10g, 9mm, 4h.
Very Fine. Exceedingly Rare; apparently unpublished and possibly unique.
Estimate: 150 GBP... | 22 Feb 2024 | 360 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 556, Lot 73
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10.5mm, 2.51 g, 3h). Head of roaring lion right / Incuse head of calf right; rectangular punch to left. Bodenstedt Em. 13; HGC 6, 938. Lightly toned, trace deposits. VF.
Estimate: 400 USD... | 21 Feb 2024 | 1,600 USD | |
Auction World Co., Ltd. - Auction 35, Lot 2045
LESBOS,Mytilene レスボス,ミティレーネ / EL Hecte（1/6Stater） c.521~478BC / 羊の頭/陰刻のヘラクレス頭像 Fr-329 Bod.My-18 エレクトラム貨（2.47g） / NGC-F"Strike4/5 Surface4/5" -F
Starting price: 40000 JPY... | 27 Jan 2024 | 92,000 JPY | |
Burgan Numismatique/Maison Florange - January 2024 Auction, Lot 183
LESBOS - MYTILÈNE (vers 377-326 av. J.-C.)
Hekte EL. 2,53 g.
A/ Tête d'Hermès à droite, portant un pétase.
R/ Lion debout à droite dans un cadre linéaire.
SNG von Aulock 1724, Bodenstedt 82,
Weber 5618, Lockett 2762 = Pozzi 3326. TTB
Provenance : Coll. Docteur B. Juin 1980 n° 132
Starting price: 400 EUR... | 26 Jan 2024 | 1,300 EUR | |
Burgan Numismatique/Maison Florange - January 2024 Auction, Lot 184
LESBOS - MYTILÈNE (vers 377-326 av. J.-C.)
Hékte EL. 2,57 g.
A/ Tête laurée de Dionysos à droite.
R/ Tête féminine à droite dans un carré.
Bodenstedt 95. HGC 6/1021. SNG von Aulock 1716.
Très bel exemplaire bien centré. SUP
Starting price: 800 EUR... | 26 Jan 2024 | 1,100 EUR | |
cgb.fr - Internet Auction January 2024, Lot 68
AIOLIS - LESBOS ISLAND - MYTILENE
Type : Unité
Date : c. 250-200 AC.
Mint name / Town : Mytilène, Éolide
Metal : copper
Diameter : 15 mm
Orientation dies : 4 h.
Weight : 3,67 g.
Rarity : R1
Obverse legend : Anépigraphe
Obverse description : Tête d'Héra à droite, les cheveux longs tombant sur la nuque, coiffée du stéphané
Reverse description : Foudre horizontal surmontant une grappe de raisin
Reverse legend : AIOLE
Reverse translation : (Aiole)
Commentary : L'attribution à Aiole n'... | 23 Jan 2024 | 75 EUR | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 116, Lot 238
Lesbos, Mytilene BI Trihemiobol. Circa 521-478 BC. Head of roaring lion to right / Quadripartite incuse square. HGC 6, -; CNG 88, 326; CNG E-510, 147; M&M GmbH 30, 1015. 1.30g, 10mm.
Very Fine. Rare.
This denomination has been attributed to Mytilene due to stylistic similarities to the electrum series (cf. Boehringer emissions 12-14).
Estimate: 75 GBP... | 18 Jan 2024 | 90 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 116, Lot 239
Lesbos, Mytilene Æ 12mm. Circa 350-250 BC. Female head to right wearing sphendone / Kithara, MYTI across fields, torch(?) to lower left. Cf. SNG Copenhagen 383-386 (different symbols); HGC 6, 1052. 1.83g, 12mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Estimate: 50 GBP... | 18 Jan 2024 | 55 GBP | |
Stephen Album Rare Coins - Auction 48, Lot 18
LESBOS: Mytilene, EL hekte (2.54g), ca. 377-326 BC, Bodenstedt-95, MFA Boston-1726, wreathed head of Dionysos right // female head right within linear square, VF.
Estimate: 500-600 USD
Starting price: 450 USD... | 18 Jan 2024 | 450 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII Online Sessions, Lot 5194
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10.5mm, 2.55 g). Head of roaring lion right / Incuse head of cock left; rectangular punch to right. Bodenstedt Em. 7; HGC 6, 931. Lightly toned, minor die rust on obverse. Good VF. Well centered.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 17 Jan 2024 | 2,500 USD | |
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Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII Online Sessions, Lot 5195
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 377-326 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.52 g, 12h). Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath / Head of youthful male (Pan?) right, wearing tainia, in linear square [within incuse square]. Bodenstedt Em. 81; HGC 6, 1007. Faintly toned, light scratches. Good VF.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 17 Jan 2024 | 650 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3114, Lot 33096
Ancients
LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (11mm, 2.55 gm, 11h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Forepart of running bull left / Incuse head of roaring lion right, rectangular punch behind. Bodenstedt 4. Powerful and imposing beasts expertly rendered and struck.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2024 NYINC Auction, Lot 50037
LESBOS. Mytilene. EL Hekte (2.54 gms), ca. 521-478 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
HGC-6, 937; Bod-12. Obverse: Head of roaring lion right; Reverse: Incuse head of calf left; rectangular punch to right. Very well centered upon each side, this fractional electrum denomination offers great allure and eye appeal. To view all items From the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click here.
From the Sydney F. Martin Collection.
Ex: Stack's Bowers ANA Sale (8/2018) Lot #20065.
Estimate: $800 - ... | 12 Jan 2024 | 1,800 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2024 NYINC Auction, Lot 50038
LESBOS. Mytilene. EL Hekte (2.54 gms), ca. 454-428/7 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
HGC-6, 967; Bod-41. Obverse: Forepart of boar right; Reverse: Head of lion right in linear square; all within incuse square. A charming electrum fractional issue, this specimen presents a splendid strike with solid centering, with only a minimal degree of gentle wear.
Estimate: $600 - $900... | 12 Jan 2024 | 1,100 USD | |
Astarte S.A. - YC Auction 1, Lot 94
Greek
Lesbos, Mytilene. Hecte circa 454-428/7 BC, EL 10.25 mm, 2.44 g.
About VF
Starting price: 5 CHF... | 11 Jan 2024 | 190 CHF | |
Astarte S.A. - YC Auction 1, Lot 95
Greek
Lesbos, Mytilene. Hecte circa 377/26 BC, EL 9.71 mm, 2.54 g.
VF
Starting price: 5 CHF... | 11 Jan 2024 | 360 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 243
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (11mm, 2.58 g, 2h). Forepart of bull left / Incuse head of lion left; rectangular punch to right. Bodenstedt Em. 4; HGC 6, 926; SNG von Aulock 1683; SNG Berry 1004; Hermitage Sale II 1217. Minor edge splits, tiny die flaw in field on obverse. EF. Well centered on a broad flan.
Estimate: 1500 USD... | 9 Jan 2024 | 5,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 244
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10.5mm, 2.53 g, 10h). Head of roaring lion right / Incuse head of cock left; rectangular punch to right. Bodenstedt Em. 7; HGC 6, 931; SNG Copenhagen 302; BMC 24; de Luynes 2543–4; Rosen 552 = Pozzi 2319. Faintly toned, edge split, a few light scratches. Good VF. Well centered and excellent details.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 9 Jan 2024 | 2,250 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 245
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10.5mm, 2.58 g, 9h). Head of roaring lion right / Incuse head of calf left; rectangular punch to right. Bodenstedt Em. 12; HGC 6, 937; SNG Ashmolean 1529; SNG von Aulock 1687 and 7721; BMC 23. A few hairlines in fields. EF. Well centered and struck.
Ex North River Collection; Triton XVI (8 January 2013), lot 446.
Estimate: 1500 USD... | 9 Jan 2024 | 3,250 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 246
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 454-428/7 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.52 g, 11h). Diademed head of Silenos right / Two ram heads butting each other; palmette above; all within incuse square. Bodenstedt Em. 37; HGC 6, 963; SNG Copenhagen Supp. 323; SNG von Aulock 1700; BMC 40; Boston MFA 1896. Lightly toned, light die wear, minor scrape in margin on reverse, trace deposits. Good VF.
Ex Locksmith Collection.
Estimate: 750 USD... | 9 Jan 2024 | 1,300 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 247
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 454-428/7 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.48 g, 10h). Head of Silenos facing slightly left / Head of lion right within incuse square. Bodenstedt Em. 38; HGC 6, 964; Boston MFA 1686; Hirsch 1484; Traite II 2171. A few light marks and scratches. VF. Perfectly centered and high relief portrait.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 9 Jan 2024 | 6,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 248
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 454-428/7 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10.5mm, 2.46 g, 6h). Bearded head of Priapos right, wearing tainia / Head of female (nymph Chione or Dione?) right, hair in sphendone, within shallow incuse square. Bodenstedt Em. 43, dies B/β; HGC 6, 969; BMC 47;–8; Hermitage Sale II 1230 (same dies); de Luynes 2556. Hairline flan crack, slight granularity, minor marks on edge. Good VF.
Estimate: 750 USD... | 9 Jan 2024 | 1,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 249
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 377-326 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.56 g, 12h). Veiled head of Demeter right, wearing wreath of grain ears / Tripod tied with fillet in linear square within incuse square. Bodenstedt Em. 91; HGC 6, 1017; SNG Copenhagen 329; SNG von Aulock 1726; SNG Lockett 2766 = Pozzi 2335; BMC 118–21; Bement 1429; Boston MFA 1743; Gulbenkian 712; Hermitage Sale II 1245; McClean 7979. Lightly toned, minor die wear, a few hairlines. Good VF.
Estimate: 750 USD... | 9 Jan 2024 | 1,400 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 678
Claudius. AD 41-54. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.75 g, 12h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck AD 41-42. TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR P, Laureate head right / EX • S • C/ OB • CIVES/ SERVATOS in three lines within oak wreath. RIC I 16; von Kaenel Type 8; Lyon 17; RSC 35. Lightly toned with hints of iridescence, a few faint scratches. Good VF.
The reverse of this attractive denarius depicts the Corona Civica or "Civic Crown," the second highest military decoration of the Republic, which took the form o... | 9 Jan 2024 | 4,000 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3113, Lot 30034
Ancients
LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (11mm, 2.57 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Head of ram right, wearing beaded collar; cock feeding left below / Incuse head of lion left; bipartite rectangular punch behind. Bodenstedt 11. Perfectly struck from sculptural dies. Expertly centered on a pale blonde flan with light toning accents. A remarkable coin in hand that is sure to please.
From the Wetmore Collection of Gold and Electrum. Ex Freeman & Sear, ... | 8 Jan 2024 | 4,400 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3113, Lot 30035
Ancients
LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 521-478 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (10mm, 2.55 gm, 1h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Archaic gorgoneion facing, tongue protruding / Incuse bearded head of Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress; neck truncation formed by two rows of small squares, four above and six below; rectangle with irregular interior surfaces behind. Bodenstedt 19.1. SNG von Aulock 1691. HGC 6, 944. A spectacular, animated, and terrifying depiction of a gorgoneion ready to attack the viewer, on... | 8 Jan 2024 | 6,000 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3113, Lot 30036
Ancients
LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 454-427 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (10mm, 2.56 gm, 9h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5. Diademed head of Silenus right / Two ram heads butting each other, palmette between; all in incuse square. Bodenstedt 37. HGC 6, 963. Handsome example with bold dimensional strike in high relief, enhanced with dark toning in the fine details.
From the Wetmore Collection of Gold and Electrum. Ex Solon Numismatics, private sale.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-lesbos-m... | 8 Jan 2024 | 3,600 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3113, Lot 30037
Ancients
LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 454-427 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (10mm, 2.58 gm, 9h). NGC XF★ 5/5 - 5/5. Laureate head of Apollo right / Head of calf right, within square incuse. Bodenstedt 56. SNG Von Aulock 7727. Charming youthful portrait of Apollo and delightful stylized cow, with glowing lustrous and toned surfaces.
From the Wetmore Collection of Gold and Electrum. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 132 (30 May 2022), lot 321; Roma Numismatics, Auction XI (7 April 2016), lot 367.
... | 8 Jan 2024 | 3,000 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3113, Lot 30038
Ancients
LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 377-326 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (10mm, 2.54 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Head of Athena facing slightly right, wearing pendant earring and triple-crested Attic helmet / Head of Hermes right, wearing causia draped behind neck, within linear square. Bodenstedt 86. HGC 6, 1012. SNG Copenhagen 319. This piece features a well-centered strike that shows off the artist's talent in portraiture, of Athena in all her glory, with her three clear crest... | 8 Jan 2024 | 3,600 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3113, Lot 30039
Ancients
LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 377-326 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (11mm, 2.54 gm, 8h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, edge filing. Head of Apollo Carneius right, with horn of Ammon / Eagle standing right, wings closed, head reverted; within linear frame, all within incuse square. Bodenstedt 104. Gulbenkian 886. A marvelous specimen with charcoal toning on bright straw-yellow surfaces.
From the Wetmore Collection of Gold and Electrum. Ex Jean Vinchon, Auction (27 February 1961), lot 196.
Apollo C... | 8 Jan 2024 | 1,450 USD | |
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 553, Lot 72
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 454-428/7 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (11mm, 2.51 g, 1h). Laureate head of Apollo right / Head of calf right within incuse square. Bodenstedt Em. 56; HGC 6, 982. Scratches and marks. VF.
Estimate: 250 USD... | 3 Jan 2024 | 650 USD | |
