Nomos AG - obolos 30, Lot 318
ARKADIA. Pheneos. Circa 360-350/40 BC. Chalkous (Bronze, 12 mm, 2.03 g, 5 h). Head of Hermes to right, wearing petasos. Rev. ΦΕ Ram standing right. BCD Peloponnesos 1614.1. HGC 5, 993. Traeger 531. Fine.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 17 Dec 2023 | 110 CHF | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 193 | Silver, Lot 28
Thraco-Macedonian Region. Uncertain mint circa 450-400 BC.
Hemiobol AR
8 mm, 0,34 g
Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos / Quadripartite incuse square; X in quarters.
Good Very Fine
Tzamalis 10.
Hermes, a key figure in Greek mythology, is renowned as the swift messenger of the gods. Among the Twelve Olympian Gods, Hermes holds a distinct role, embodying traits of youthfulness, athleticism, and agility. Often depicted with winged sandals and a caduceus, he serves as a mediator between t... | 28 Jan 2024 | 480 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 16
Lucania. Metapontion circa 330-290 BC.
Fourrée Stater
21 mm, 5,99 g
Wreathed head of Demeter left / META, ear of barley, a leaf on left with tongs above.
Very Fine
cf. HN Italy 1583.
Demeter, a central figure in Greek mythology, is the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. Revered as one of the Olympian gods, she holds significant influence over the cycle of life, particularly in relation to the cultivation of crops and the prosperity of the earth. As the goddess of agri... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 552, Lot 244
PISIDIA, Termessus Major. Antonine Era. circa AD 138-192. Æ (14mm, 2.83 g, 5h). TEP, bareheaded and draped bust of Hermes right, caduceus over shoulder / [TΩN] MЄIZO[NΩN], Hermes(?) standing left, holding purse(?) and caduceus(?). Unpublished. Earthen brown patina, reverse off center. Near VF. Very rare.
From the Aleph Collection.
The reverse pose is typical for Hermes but neither the purse or caduceus is clear on this specimen. Even if it is Hermes, the type is not published in RPC or oth... | 13 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 203 | Silver, Lot 92
Messenia. Messene circa 183-182 BC.
Tetradrachm AR
25 mm, 15,52 g
Diademed head of Demeter right, wearing wheat and reed wreath and pearl earring / ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΩ[Ν], Zeus Ithomatas standing right, hurling thunderbolt with his right hand and with an eagle with spread wings perching on the wrist of his outstretched left arm; below his left arm, ΣΩΣΙΚΑ above a tripod.
Very Fine
HGC 5, 563; BCD Pel. 710.
Ex Solidus Numismatik Auction 27, Lot 152 (smoothed since).
Demeter is a prominent deity in ... | 24 Mar 2024 | 850 EUR | |
Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Auction 302, Lot 95
THRAKIEN. AINOS.
Tetradrachme ø 23mm (16,39g). ca. 385/4 - 384/3 v. Chr. Vs.: Kopf des Hermes mit Petasos en face leicht n. l. gewandt. Rs.: AINION, Ziegenbock n. r., davor Gerstenkorn u. Weintraube, alles im Quadratum incusum. May 375; HGC 3.2, 1278.
Dunkle Tönung, vz
Die Verehrung des Hermes in Ainos ist durch Kallimachos (Iambus VII F 179) bezeugt. Demnach fanden Fischer im Fluss Skamander einen hölzernen Hermes, den der Erbauer des Trojanischen Pferdes Epeios angefertigt hatte. Nach ei... | 4 Mar 2024 | 8,000 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 559, Lot 312
MYSIA, Pergamum. Gallienus. AD 253-268. Æ (33mm, 24.30 g, 6h). Sextus Claudius Silianus, Asiarch. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Pergamus standing facing, head right, receiving ram's head from Hermes(?); open capsa (scroll case) on ground between. Weisser, Pergamon 2530; RPC X Online 62138; SNG BN 2294 var. (magistrate); BMC Mysia 347. Dark green patina, die shift on reverse. Good VF. Rare type.
As both male figures on this coin are nude, one may conclude that... | 3 Apr 2024 | 500 USD | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2168
Aenus.
Tetradrachm circa 359/8-357/6, AR 26 mm, 15.22 g. Head of Hermes facing slightly l., wearing petasos. Rev. AINION Goat standing r.; in r. field, eagle standing r. von Fritze, Ainos, pl. ii, 2 (this obverse die). AMNG II, 318. Regling, Kunstwerk 707 (this obverse die). May, Ainos –, cf. 434-435 (this obverse die but unlisted reverse die).
Rare. An impressive portrait perfectly struck and centred on a very large flan.
Light iridescent tone, unobtrusive edge nick at three o'clock... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 105
THRACE, Ainos. Circa 403/2-402/1 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 16.69 g, 6h). Persic standard. Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos with pelleted rim / Goat standing right; grain ear on long stalk to right; AINION above; all within incuse square. Unpublished issue, but struck from May, Ainos, obverse die A151, with a reverse symbol used for May's Group 39; cf. HGC 3, 1269. Toned, a few small test cuts on edge. Near EF. Apparently unique.
From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Gorny & Mosc... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 491
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. In the name of Antonia, wife of Nero Claudius Drusus.
Denarius 41-42, AR 20 mm, 3.69 g. ANTONIA – AVGVSTA Draped bust of Antonia r., wearing barley wreath, hair falling down neck in plait. Rev. SACERDOS – DIVI – AVGVSTI Two burning torches decorated with garland. C 5. BMC Claudius 114. Giard 61, 29. Trillmich 20, 24. Von Kaenel 63, type 15. RIC Claudius 68. CBN 18 (Lugdunum).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoub... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 552, Lot 211
MYSIA, Cyzicus. temp. Gallienus. AD 253-268. Æ (24.5mm, 8.52 g, 1h). Lucius Severus Mas–, Strategos. Diademed head of the hero Kyzikos right / The Sanctuary of Demeter: on left, circular Temple of Demeter with closed door, three statues of Demeter above, each holding torches; to either side, flaming torches entwined by serpents; to right, octastyle temple with wreath in pediment. RPC X Online 62013; SNG BN –; von Fritze III 55. Red-brown patina, light rougness. Good Fine. Very rare.
From the... | 13 Dec 2023 | 225 USD | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 193 | Silver, Lot 54
Mysia. Kyzikos circa 300-200 BC.
Bronze Æ
29 mm, 16,34 g
Head of Kore Soteira right, wearing oak wreath, her hair in sphendone / K-[Y] Z-[I], tripod; below, tunny right; to lower left, monogram; to lower right, aphlaston.
Nearly Extremely Fine
Von Fritze III, 21; cf. SNG von Aulock 1227; SNG Paris 443-5 var. (differing monograms and symbols).
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Kore Soteira (also spelled "Core Soteira") is a title given to the goddess Persephone. The name "Kore" mea... | 28 Jan 2024 | 95 EUR | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 713
THRACE. Ainos. Circa 357-342/1 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 3.80 g, 12 h). Head of Hermes facing slightly to right, wearing petasos. Rev. AINION Archaic cult image of Hermes Perpheraios standing to left on throne, the left arm of which is supported by a tiny sphinx; to left, kantharos. AMNG II 367. BMC 23. HGC 3.2, 1280. May, Ainos, 436-40 (unlisted dies). Very rare and struck in high relief. Harshly cleaned and with light doubling and minor traces of corrosion on the reverse, otherwise, good v... | 9 Dec 2023 | 1,300 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1373
IONIA. Phokaia. Circa 478-387 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 10 mm, 2.56 g, 12 h). Head of Hermes to left, wearing petasos; to right, small seal downward. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Bodenstedt 82. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG von Aulock 2125. A beautifully centered piece with a wonderful head of Hermes. Minor die wear, otherwise, good very fine.
From a British collection of electrum coins from Lesbos and Ionia, formed in the early 2000s.
Starting price: 250 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 3,600 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 120
THRACE, Ainos. Circa 412/1-410/09 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 16.49 g, 1h). Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos with pelleted rim / Goat standing right; AIN-I above, kerykeion to right; all within incuse square. May, Ainos, Period II, 259 (A159/P170); AMNG II 288; HGC 3, 1269; Boston MFA 779 = Warren 465; Jameson 1048. Iridescent tone, a few scratches and some porosity on obverse. Near EF.
Ex Sheikh Saud Al-Thani Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica 126, 17 November 2021), lot 89; Nomos 3 ... | 9 Jan 2024 | 9,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 303
CILICIA, Mallos. Circa 385-375 BC. AR Stater (22mm, 10.41 g, 1h). Athena, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet and long chiton, seated left, holding grounded spear in right hand, left arm resting on shield at propped against her side; olive tree to right / Hermes, nude but for cloak tied at his neck and holding long kerykeion in right hand, standing facing beside Aphrodite, wearing long chiton and leaning half-left on pedestal to right, placing right hand on back of Hermes; MAΛ to right. Casabo... | 9 Jan 2024 | 3,500 USD | |
Numisfitz GmbH - Auction 3, Lot 88
MACEDON. Tragilos. AE (circa 420-400 BC).
Obv: Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos(?).
Rev: Quadripartite incuse square; T-P-A-I in quarters.
Cf. SNG ANS 905; HGC 3.1, 750.
The Collector mentiones that the hair of Hermes is special on this coin.
Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 0,69 g.
Diameter: 9 mm.
Starting price: 25 EUR... | 3 Dec 2023 | 100 EUR | |
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 | |
Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 2, Lot 108
LYCIA. Patara. Circa 400 BC. Hemidrachm. (Silver, 15.61 mm, 2.42 g) Dolphin; within pelleted circular border. Rev. Head of Hermes right, wearing winged petasos; in the fields, Γ – Τ; all within pelleted circular border with incuse circle. Slightly double struck to the pelleted circular border on reverse and thin scratches on obverse, otherwise, near extremely fine. Well centered reverse with a stunning portrait of Hermes. Fine/Extremely Fine. Apparently an unpublished type in the standard refe... | 9 Dec 2023 | 1,000 CHF | |
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Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 889
CILICIA. Mallos. Circa 385-375 BC. Stater (Silver, 22 mm, 10.44 g, 3 h). Athena seated left, holding spear with her right hand and arm resting left on shield at side; behind to right, olive tree. Rev. MAΛ Hermes, holding kerykeion, standing facing, and Aphrodite, leaning half-left on pedestal, placing her hand on back of Hermes. Casabonne Type 12. SNG Levante 155. SNG Paris 403-4. Slightly rough and with a few light scratches and some deposits, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collecti... | 24 Feb 2024 | 440 CHF | |
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 | |
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 285
Thrace, Ainos. Drachm; Thrace, Ainos; 357-342/1 BC, Drachm, 3.16g. May-Ainos Group LXC, 437 (A.265/p 316). Only one recorded. Obv: Head of Hermes facing, turned slightly to right, wearing a flat petasos with a button at the top. Rx: AINION Cult statue of Hermes Perpheraios on throne to left; to left, kantharos. Much finer than the one depicted in May.Obverse in high relief; some slight field irregularities. gVF
Estimate: 2250 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 43, Lot 54
THRACE. Ainos. Circa 408-406 B.C. AR tetrobol. 2.65 gm. 14 mm. Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos / Goat walking right; AINI above, crab below foreleg. May, Ainos 288-291. HGC 3.2, 1272. McClean 3831. BMC 8. Good Very Fine; good style, well centered, attractively toned; light porosity; small scratch on obverse; the goat and crab on reverse, bold and charming. (This coin is hard to photograph but pleasing in hand). Rare. Right-facing head of Hermes.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 20 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 511
SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Time of Antoninus Pius, 138-161. (Bronze, 14.5 mm, 3.16 g, 6 h), dated ZC (207) = 158-159 AD. ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡ Laureate and draped bust of Apollo to right. Rev. ΕΤΟ Ζ-C Tripod surmounted by the Delphic omphalos; the tripod's bowl is decorated with janiform head of Apollo (left) and Hermes (right) in profile; each God faces towards his symbol, Apollo to a laurel branch and Hermes to a winged caduceus. RPC online 7209 (same dies). Rather scarce, with only two e... | 21 Apr 2024 | 110 CHF | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 66
Thessaly. Trikka circa 440-400 BC.
Hemidrachm AR
17 mm, 2,75 g
Thessalos, petasos and cloak tied at neck, holding band around head of forepart of bull right / Forepart of bridled horse right within shallow incuse; graffito "ΣΟΥΚ" ,
Very Fine
HGC 4, 311; BCD Thessaly I 1429.11 var. (legend arrangement), Graffito "ΣΟΥΚ" on rev.
The petasos was a distinctive wide-brimmed hat worn by ancient Greeks, primarily by travelers and shepherds. Its design consisted of a broad, floppy brim that offer... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 186
BITHYNIA. Claudiopolis (as Bithynium). Antinoüs, died 130. Medallion (Orichalcum, 38 mm, 43.55 g, 12 h). Η ΠΑΤΡΙϹ ΑΝΤΙΝΟΟΝ ΘЄΟΝ Bare-headed and draped bust of Antinoüs to right, seen from behind. Rev. BEIΘYNIEΩN AΔPIANΩN Antinoüs, as Hermes Nomios, walking to left, head turned back to right and wearing chlamys, short chiton and winged boots, extending his right hand towards reed (?) before him and holding pedum in his left; behind him, forepart of an ox grazing to left. Blum p. 43, 7. RPC III ... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Kölner Münzkabinett - Auction 121, Lot 190
MOESIA INFERIOR MARKIANOPOLIS
Philippus II. Caesar, 244-247 n. Chr. AE-Pentassarion 244-247 n. Chr., Provinzlegat Prastina Messalinus Vs.: gepanzerte und drapierte Büste des Philippus II. und drapierte Büste des Serapis einander gegenüber, Rs.: Hermes steht n. l., Kopf v. v., den rechten Fuß auf Widderkopf gestellt, unten Schildkröte, rechts Baumstumpf mit Kerykeion, rechts im Feld E AMNG I 1209; Hristova/Jekov 6.44.10.3 (R5); RPC VIII online (unassigned; ID 27775); Varbanov I 2107. 12.33 g. ... | 12 Apr 2024 | 400 EUR | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 545
LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa 330-290 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 19 mm, 7.86 g, 6 h), Ly..., magistrate. Head of Demeter to left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Ear of barley with leaf to left; to left above leaf, griffin springing right; below leaf, ΛY. HN Italy 1589. Johnston Class C, 6.13. Fresh and with a lovely head of Demeter. About extremely fine.
Ex Leu Web Auction 26, 8 July 2023, 301 and previously from a European collection, fo... | 9 Dec 2023 | 700 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 30, Lot 32
LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa 330-290 BC. Nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 7.83 g, 9 h), struck under the magistrates Dai... and Mach... Head of Demeter to right, wearing wreath of barley ears and triple-pendant earring; below chin, ΔΑΙ. Rev. META Ear of barley, with leaf to right; to right, on leaf, plow to right; below leaf, ΜΑΧ. HN III 1581. Johnston Class C1. Attractive head of Demeter. Slightly rough surfaces, spot on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.
Starting price: 150 CHF... | 17 Dec 2023 | 300 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 30, Lot 34
LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 330-290 BC. Nomos or Didrachm (Silver, 19 mm, 7.92 g, 2 h), Atha... Head of Demeter facing, turned slightly to the right, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earrings, and necklace; lower right, tiny AΠ. Rev. META Barley ear with leaf to right; above leaf, bucranium; below leaf, AΘA. HN III 1584. Johnston Class C, 2.5 (same dies). Well struck, clear and bright, with a particularly artistic and well centered three-quarters Demeter on the obverse. A beautif... | 17 Dec 2023 | 600 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 18
LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 330-290 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 7.83 g, 3hh). Wreathed head of Demeter right, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; E[Y] below chin / Barley ear of seven grains with leaf to right; META upward to left, ΛY to lower left, star above leaf. Johnston Class C, 8.12 (same dies); HN Italy 1592; SNG Fitzwilliam 514 (same dies); Pozzi 192 (same obv. die). Underlying luster, a couple of tiny flan flaws. EF. Struck from dies of pleasing style.
Metapontion, originally named... | 9 Jan 2024 | 900 USD | |
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 226, Lot 289
Lucania, Metapontum. AR Nomos; Lucania, Metapontum; 330-300 BC, Nomos, 7.77g. Johnston, Metapontum-C.4, HN Italy-1583. Obv: Wreathed head of Demeter left. Rx: META, Ear of barley with leaf left with tongs above and AΘA below.Lines in front of Demeter, probably from coin being overstruck. Obverse die somewhat worn, but lustrous fields. EF
Estimate: 600 USD... | 13 Feb 2024 | 600 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII Online Sessions, Lot 5429
LYDIA, Hyrcanis. Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ (38mm, 25.26 g, 5h). L. Vettios Antoneinos, strategos. Struck circa AD 180-182. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front; c/m: laureate bust right within circular incuse / The Abduction of Persephone: Hades standing in galloping quadriga right, head left, carrying struggling Persephone; to left, Athena standing right, holding spear downwards; above horses, Eros flying right, holding torch; below horses, serpent right and overturne... | 17 Jan 2024 | 350 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 61
LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa 340-330 BC. Nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 7.72 g, 6 h). Demeter to right, wearing wreath of grain ears, pendant earring and simple necklace, and with a light veil at the back of her head. Rev. META Ear of barley with leaf to right; above leaf, mouse; below leaf, Φ. HM Italy 1570. Johnston Class A, 8.10 (same dies). Well centered and attractive, with a beautiful rendering of Demeter. Struck from slightly worn dies and with minor flan faults on the obverse, otherwise, about ... | 24 Feb 2024 | 900 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2062
Antoninus Pius, 138-161. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 2.68 g, 6 h), Rome, 140-143. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III Bust of Antoninus Pius to right with slight drapery on his left shoulder, wearing wreath consisting of grain ears and poppies. Rev. AEQVITAS AVG Aequitas standing front, head to left, holding scales in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left. BMC -. CNG Triton XVIII (2015), 1099 (same obverse die). Cohen -. RIC -. Of the highest rarity, apparently the second known example. A hi... | 24 Feb 2024 | 440 CHF | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 87, Lot 389
Egypt, Alexandria. Dattari. Antoninus Pius, 138-161 Drachm circa 150-151 (year 14), Æ 32.00 mm., 15.80 g.
Laureate head l. Rev. Triptolemos, wearing elephant's-head cap, holding seeds in chlamys, driving biga drawn by winged serpents, r.; in r. field, LIΔ. RPC 1288.13 (this coin illustrated). Dattari-Savio Pl. 151, 2905.
Light brown tone, Good Fine/About Very Fine.
From the Dattari collection.
According to the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, Triptolemus was a well known and respected man of great ... | 11 Feb 2024 | 70 GBP | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 402, Lot 440
CILICIA. MALLOS.
AR-Obol, 385/333 v. Chr.; 0,46 g. Verschleierter Kopf der Demeter r.//Demeter geht l. mit Ähre und Fackel. SNG France 2, -; SNG Levante 159.
Subaerat (?), vorzüglich
Exemplar der Auktion Tkalec, Zürich 23. Oktober 1998, Nr. 68.
Die Dichte der Münze beträgt 8,74 g/cm³, sodass zu vermuten steht, dass es sich um ein subaerates Stück handelt. The coin has a density of 8.74 g/cm³, which leads us to assume that it is a fourée piece.
Estimate: 75 EUR... | 14 Mar 2024 | 180 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 557, Lot 226
MACEDON, Pella. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ (25mm, 7.24 g, 12h). Bare head right / Demeter or Kore standing left, holding grain ears. RPC I 1549 corr. (Spes holding wreath); AMNG 20 corr. (same); Varbanov 3707 corr. (same). Dark green patina, light earthen highlights, die break on reverse. VF. Rare.
From the St. George Collection. Ex Belgica Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 415, 28 February 2018), lot 372.
RPC describes the reverse as Spes holding a wreath, this seems ... | 6 Mar 2024 | 275 USD | |
Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 3, Lot 248
CILICIA. Anazarbus. Pseudo-autonomous issue, time of Traianus (98-117) Hemiassarion (Bronze, 19.30 mm, 3.09 g) dated CY 133 (= 114-115) [ΚΑ] below bust [ΙCA]P ΠΡ ΑΝΑ ΖΑΡ Veiled and draped bust of Demeter right, poppy and grain ears to right. Rev. [ЄT] ΓΛΡ (date). Veiled and draped bust of Demeter right, wearing polos above head, torch to right. RPC III, 3375. SNG Levante -. SNG Paris 2026. Ziegler, Anazarbos, 122.7. Scratches. Good Fine. Rare.
Starting price: 20 CHF... | 22 Feb 2024 | 20 CHF | |
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 558, Lot 329
PHRYGIA, Hierapolis. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (38mm, 28.53 g, 6h). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, wearing balteus and aegis / The Abduction of Persephone: Hades standing in galloping quadriga right, head left, with billowing chlamys and holding short scepter, carrying struggling Persephone; below horses, serpent right and overturned flower basket. Johnston, Hierapolis 13; RPC VI Online 5429.6 (this coin). Brown patina, roughness, some smoothing. Near VF. Very rare.
... | 20 Mar 2024 | 750 USD | |
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 253
Lucania, Metapontum. AR Nomos; Lucania, Metapontum; 330-290 BC, Nomos, 7.54g. Johnston, Metapontum-4.28. Obv: Head of Demeter left wearing barley wreath Rx: Ear of barley with leaf. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection.Exceptional image of Demeter, in somewhat high relief. Toned MS
Estimate: 2500 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 501
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. LUCANIA. Metapontion.
Stater c. 280 BC. (7.87 g, 3 h) Head of Demeter to right, wearing wreath of barley ears. Rv. META Ear of barley; to right, cornucopiae with two barley ears above and FI; below left, ant. Johnston D4.11. SNG ANS 516. Prachtexemplar / Cabinet piece. Gutes vorzüglich / Good extremely fine.
(~€ 2'605/USD 2'840)
One of the most important Greek cities in Lower Italy, founded by the Achaeans, the pre-Dorian population of Thessaly and the Peloponnese... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 236
MYSIA. Lampsakos. 4th-3rd century BC. (Bronze, 19 mm, 6.46 g, 7 h). ΛΑΜ Laureate head of Demeter wearing earring to right. Rev. Ψ-A Forepart of Pegasos to right; below, grain stalk. SNG France 1220-1221 var. (symbol). Minor roughness and pitting, otherwise, very fine.
The obverse of this type is commonly misattributed, such as in SNG France, as featuring a laureate head of Apollo. Due to the style of the earring, this must be a laureate head of Demeter.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 792
Cilicia, Mallos AR Obol. Circa 385-375 BC. Veiled head of Demeter to right, wearing stephane, pendant earring and pearl necklace / Demeter advancing to left, holding grain ear and torch. Göktürk 32; SNG Levante 159. 0.56g, 9mm, 10h.
Good Very Fine; golden iridescence around the devices on rev.
Estimate: 75 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 512
EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (32mm, 20.27 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 141/2). Laureate head right / The Abduction of Persephone – Hades standing slightly right, head left, in quadriga right, holding the limp body of Persephone with his right hand and the reins of the quadriga with his left; above, Eros flying right, below, rocks designating the cave entrance to the underworld; L Є (date) above. Köln 1410; Dattari (Savio) 8851 = RPC IV.4 444.5 (this coin); K&G 35.158; Emm... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 109
CILICIA. Mallos. Circa 385-375 BC. Obol (Silver, 9.77 mm, 0.60 g). Veiled head of Demeter to right, wearing a pendant earring and a pearl necklace; all within a border of dots. Rev. Demeter draped advancing to left, holding a lowered grain ear in her right hand and a torch in her left. Göktürk 32. SNG Levante 159. Dark patina, whith a small lack of metal on obverse. Good Very Fine.
Starting price: 40 CHF... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 178
CILICIA. Anazarbus. Pseudo-autonomous issue, time of Trajan, 98-117. (Bronze, 18.76 mm, 4.44 g). Year 133 = 114-115. KAICAPEΩN ΠΡ ANAZAP Veiled and draped bust of Demeter, right; in front, two ears of corn and poppy-head. Rev. ΕΤ ΓΛΡ Veiled bust of Demeter wearing polos, right; in front, lighted torch. RPC III 3375. Ziegler 122-123. Dark green patina, some deposits and encrustations. About Very Fine.
Starting price: 30 CHF... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Tauler & Fau - Auction 141, Lot 55
Lucania. Metapontion. Stater. 330-280 BC. (HN Italy-1584). (Hgc-1064). Anv.: Head of Demeter, facing slightly right, wearing stephane with rosette and necklace, wreathed with grain ears; (AΠ) in right field. Rev.: MET(A), grain ear with leaf to right; bucranium facing above leaf, AΘA below leaf. Ag. Slabbed by NGC as Choice VF. This coin is exempt from any export license fee. Est...300,00.
Spanish description: Lucania. Metapontion. Estátera. 330-280 a.C. (HN Italy-1584). (Hgc-1064). Anv.: Ca... | 22 Apr 2024 | 220 EUR | |
Tauler & Fau - Auction 141, Lot 115
Sicily. Menaion. AE 18. Century III-II BC. (Sng Cop-384 var.). (CNS-7 var.). Anv.: Veiled head of Demeter right. Rev.: MENAI-NΩΝ. Crossed torches. Ae. 4,24 g. VF/Almost VF. Est...50,00.
Spanish description: Sicilia. Menaion. AE 18. Siglo III-II a.C. (Sng Cop-384 var.). (CNS-7 var.). Anv.: Cabeza velada de Demeter a la derecha. Rev.: MENAI-NΩΝ. Antorchas cruzadas. Ae. 4,24 g. MBC/MBC-. Est...50,00.... | 22 Apr 2024 | 30 EUR | |
cgb.fr - Internet Auction October 2023, Lot 151
PHRYGIA - ROMAN PROVINCE
Type : Hémiassarion
Date : c. 117-138
Mint name / Town : Eucarpia, Phrygie
Metal : copper
Diameter : 17,5 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 3,25 g.
Rarity : R1
Obverse description : Buste drapé de la Boulè à droite
Obverse legend : BOULH EKARPEWN
Reverse description : Hermès debout de face, la tête tournée vers la gauche, tenant une sacoche de la main droite et le kerykeion de la main gauche
Reverse legend : EPI PEDIAS SEKOUNDHS
Commentary : Exemplaire p... | 24 Oct 2023 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 550, Lot 36
THRACE, Abdera. Circa 360-350 BC. AR Tetrobol (15mm, 2.87 g, 11h). Philaios, magistrate. Griffin springing left / Hermes standing right; astragalos to right; all within shallow incuse square. May, Abdera, Group CXV, 426 (A294/P346); HGC 3, 1222; de Luynes 1753 (same dies). Light iridescent tone, a few small scratches. VF.
From the St. George Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 50 (23 June 1999), lot 566.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 15 Nov 2023 | 450 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 550, Lot 37
THRACE, Ainos. Circa 417/6-415/4 BC. AR Diobol (10mm, 1.13 g, 2h). Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos / Goat standing right; ivy branch before. May, Ainos 238–43; HGC 3, 1274. Toned. VF.
From the St. George Collection. Ex Daniel Koppersmith Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 311, 25 September 2013), lot 459; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 249 (9 February 2011), lot 29.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 15 Nov 2023 | 300 USD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 114, Lot 87
Sicily, Katane Æ 20mm. Circa 200-187 BC. Head of Hermes to right, wearing winged petasos; [KATANAI]-Ω- Ν around / Nike advancing to left, holding wreath and palm frond; monograms flanking. CNS 18; HGC 2, 620. 9.73g, 20mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Very Rare.
Ex Anders Collection, collector's tickets included.
Estimate: 100 GBP... | 23 Nov 2023 | 110 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 114, Lot 222
Thrace, Ainos AR Diobol. Circa 435-405 BC. Head of Hermes to right, wearing petasos / Goat standing to right; AIN above, club before. May, Ainos 125-75; HGC 3.2, 1274. 1.12g, 10mm, 11h.
Good Very Fine.
Estimate: 50 GBP... | 23 Nov 2023 | 75 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 114, Lot 223
Thrace, Ainos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 402/1-357/6 BC. Head of Hermes facing slightly to left, wearing petasos / Goat standing to right; [AINION] above, uncertain symbol before. Cf. HGC 3.2, 1278. 12.94g, 27mm, 1h.
Near Very Fine; corroded surfaces, cleaning marks.
Estimate: 50 GBP... | 23 Nov 2023 | 60 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 114, Lot 253
Moesia, Tomis Æ 16mm. Circa 1st century BC. Mene-, magistrate. Head of Hermes to right, wearing petasos / Kerykeion; TO-MI across upper fields, ME-NI below. SNG Stancomb 285 (this coin); cf. AMNG I/2, 2433; HGC 3.2, 1944. 2.43g, 16mm, 1h.
Near Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare.
This coin published in Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum, Great Britain, Volume XI, The William Stancomb Collection of Coins of the Black Sea Region (Oxford, 2000);
Ex William Stancomb Collection, Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auctio... | 23 Nov 2023 | 130 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 114, Lot 409
Cilicia, uncertain mint AR Obol. 4th century BC. Head of Hermes wearing petasos to left / Aphrodite seated to left on throne decorated with sphinx. SNG Levante 255; Göktürk 49; SNG BnF -. 0.50g, 11mm, 4h.
Very Fine. Rare.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 98, 16 June 2022, lot 418.
Estimate: 80 GBP... | 23 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
Bolaffi Spa - Auction 44, Lot 466
Monete Romane Imperiali
Nerone (54-68 d.C.)
Dupondio databile al periodo 64-67 d.C. - Zecca: Lugdunum - Diritto: testa laureata dell'Imperatore a sinistra - Rovescio: facciata del Macellum Magnum - gr. 14,86 - Rara - Magnifica rappresentazione architettonica, patina verde, SPL - Proveniente dall'asta Gorny&Mosch 117, Monaco di Baviera 14.10.2002, n. 487
Il Macellum Magnum, il grande edificio del mercato della città di Roma, fu inaugurato da Nerone nel 59 d.C. ed era situato sul Celio nel pun... | 6 Dec 2023 | 2,800 EUR | |
Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH - Auction 117, Lot 359
LUCANIA. Metapontum.
AE-Obol (8,85 g), ca. 425-350 v. Chr. Av.: Hermes mit Phiale und Kerykeion n.l., davor Thymiaterion, im r. Feld EY und O. Rv.: OBOΛOΣ, Ähre mit Seitenblatt, im oberen r. Feld ME. Johnston Bronze 3, HN Italy 1639. Etwas müder Stempel im Av.
R s.sch.+
Ex Slg. P. M. Proschowsky, ex Auktion A. Bruun Rasmussen, Kopenhagen 1970, 234, ex Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel 85 (1997), 11.
(D).
Starting price: 100 EUR... | 8 Dec 2023 | 300 EUR | |
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 551, Lot 83
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 377-326 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10.5mm, 2.56 g, 3h). Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos / Lion standing right in linear square within shallow incuse square. Bodenstedt Em. 83; HGC 6, 1009. Lightly toned, die rust on obverse, a little off center on reverse. VF.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 29 Nov 2023 | 900 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 551, Lot 130
PHOENICIA, Marathos. 175/4-170/69 BC. Æ (19mm, 5.93 g, 1h). Uncertain date. Laureate and draped bust of Ptolemy VI as Hermes right, with kerykeion over shoulder / Marathos standing slightly left, holding aphlaston; [date (in Phoenician) to left]. HGC 10, 194; DCA 832. Dark green-brown surfaces, some scratches. Good Fine.
From the DMS Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 29 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 551, Lot 241
PONTUS, Amisus. Sabina. Augusta, AD 128-136/7. AR Drachm (19mm, 2.41 g, 6h). Dated CY 166 (AD 134/5). Draped bust right wearing double stephane, hair coiled and braided with pearls on top of head / Hermes standing facing, head left, holding purse and caduceus in lowered left hand; PΞϚ (date) in legend. Nordbø 4c, 152-60; RG 100; RPC III 1274. Iridescent tone, small edge chip, light roughness and scratches, small flan flaw on reverse. Near EF. Extremely rare, only one known to RPC.
Estimate... | 29 Nov 2023 | 600 USD | |
cgb.fr - Internet Auction November 2023, Lot 195
HADRIAN
Type : Obole
Date : an 11
Mint name / Town : Alexandrie, Égypte
Metal : copper
Diameter : 18 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 4,59 g.
Rarity : R2
Obverse description : Tête laurée d'Hadrien à droite (O*)
Obverse legend : AUT KAI - TRAI ADRIA SEB (Autokrator Kaisar Traianos Adrianos Sebastos)
Obverse translation : (L'empereur césar Trajan Hadrien auguste)
Reverse description : Buste d'Hermès-Thot couronné et drapé à droite ; un ibis à la pointe du cou
Reverse legend : ER... | 14 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
cgb.fr - Internet Auction November 2023, Lot 253
CLAUDIUS II GOTHICUS
Type : Tétradrachme
Date : an 1
Mint name / Town : Alexandrie, Égypte
Metal : billon
Diameter : 21,5 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 9,21 g.
Rarity : R1
Obverse description : Buste lauré, drapé et cuirassé de Claude II à droite, vu de trois quarts en arrière (A*2)
Obverse legend : AUT K KLAUDIOS SEB, (Autokrator KaisaroV KlaudioV SebastoV)
Obverse translation : (Empereur César Claude Auguste)
Reverse legend : LA
Reverse description : Hermès debout à gauche... | 14 Nov 2023 | 240 EUR | |
cgb.fr - Internet Auction November 2023, Lot 278
GALERIUS
Type : Tétradrachme
Date : an 3
Mint name / Town : Alexandrie, Égypte
Metal : billon
Diameter : 21 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 8,81 g.
Rarity : R2
Obverse description : Buste lauré, drapé et cuirassé de Maximien à droite, vu de trois quarts en avant
Obverse legend : GAL MAXIMIANOS K
Obverse translation : (Galère Maximien César)
Reverse legend : L
Reverse description : Buste d'Hermès à gauche ; devant, un caducée
Reverse legend : G
Reverse translation : (An 3)
... | 14 Nov 2023 | 310 EUR | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 706
THRACE. Ainos. Circa 396/5-394/3 BC. Tetrobol (Silver, 14 mm, 2.11 g, 12 h). Head of Hermes facing slightly to left, wearing petasos. Rev. AINION Goat standing right; to right, hydria; all within incuse square. May, Ainos, Group XLII, 355 (A219/P241). SNG Copenhagen 412. Harshly cleaned, otherwise, good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 550 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 707
THRACE. Abdera. Circa 386/5-375 BC. Tetrobol (Silver, 16 mm, 2.81 g, 2 h), Philaios, magistrate. Griffin seated left; below wing, ABΔ. Rev. ΕΠI ΦΙΛΑIO Hermes standing right, wearing Petasos, holding short staff in his right hand and extending his left; to lower right, astragalos; all within shallow incuse square. HGC 3.2, 1222. May, Abdera, 426 (A294/P346). SNG Copenhagen 337. Nicely toned. Struck from a slightly worn reverse die and with a minor edge split, otherwise, about extremely fine.
... | 9 Dec 2023 | 240 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 711
THRACE. Ainos. Circa 469/8-464/3 BC. Diobol (Silver, 10 mm, 1.29 g, 7 h). Head of Hermes to right, wearing petasos. Rev. A-I Caduceus within incuse square. May 22 (A11/P18). McClean 3817. Harshly cleaned and with a die break on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 180 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 712
THRACE. Ainos. Circa 385/4-384/3 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23 mm, 13.70 g, 1 h). Head of Hermes facing slightly to left, wearing petasos. Rev. AINION Male goat standing right; to lower right, grape cluster with a grain ear above; all within incuse square. May, Ainos, 375 (A230/P259). McClean 3931 (same dies). Darkly toned. Very harshly cleaned and with some delaminations, otherwise, nearly very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 460 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1374
IONIA. Phokaia. Circa 478-387 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 9 mm, 2.47 g, 11 h). Head of Hermes to left, wearing petasos; to right, [seal downward]. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Bodenstedt 82. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG von Aulock 2125. A few light scratches, otherwise, nearly very fine.
Ex Leu Web Auction 27, 9-11 September 2023, 610 and previously from a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 75 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 500 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1943
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II, circa 235-225 BC. AE (Bronze, 21 mm, 5.92 g, 5 h), Aï Khanoum. Head of Hermes to right, wearing petasos. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩ[Σ] - ΔΙΟΔΟΤ[ΟΥ] Athena standing front, holding spear in her right hand and resting her left on shield. Bopearachchi 12A. HGC 12, 25. Some deposits, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Leu Web Auction 18, 19-21 December 2021, 1654.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 60 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1944
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos II, circa 235-225 BC. AE (Bronze, 21 mm, 6.89 g, 6 h), Aï Khanoum. Head of Hermes to right, wearing petasos. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕ[ΩΣ] - ΔΙΟΔΟΤ[ΟΥ] Athena standing front, holding spear in her right hand and resting her left on shield. Bopearachchi 12A. HGC 12, 25. Minor deposits, otherwise, good fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 45 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2011
INDO-SKYTHIANS. Azes, circa 58-12 BC. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 21 mm, 5.72 g, 3 h), Taxilia. [BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY / AZOY] Azes seated cross-legged on couch with sword on lap; to left, 'pra' in Karoshti. Rev. ['Maharajasa Rajadhirajasa Mahatasa / Ayasa'] ('of Great King, King of Kings, Azes the Great' in Karoshti) Hermes standing front, head to left, raising his right hand in salute and holding caduceus in his left; to left, monogram; to right, B above 'bu' in Karoshti. HGC 12, 662. Senior 10... | 9 Dec 2023 | 120 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2012
INDO-SKYTHIANS. Azes, circa 58-12 BC. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 24 mm, 10.44 g, 9 h), Taxilia. BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY / AZOY Azes seated cross-legged on couch with sword on lap; to left, 'bhu' in Karoshti. Rev. 'Maharajasa Rajadhirajasa Mahatasa / Ayasa' ('of Great King, King of Kings, Azes the Great' in Karoshti) Hermes standing front, head to left, raising his right hand in salute and holding caduceus in his left; to left, monogram; to right, B above 'bu' in Karoshti. HGC 12, 662. Senior 107.6... | 9 Dec 2023 | 60 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2013
INDO-SKYTHIANS. Azes, circa 58-12 BC. Tetradrachm (Bronze, 25 mm, 11.00 g, 3 h), Pushkalavati. BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛ[OY / AZOY] Tyche enthroned, facing slightly left, holding cornucopiae in her left hand. Rev. 'Maharajasa Rajadhirajasa Mahatasa / Ayasa' ('of Great King, King of Kings, Azes the Great' in Karoshti) Hermes standing front, head to left, raising his right hand in salute and holding caduceus in his left; to left and right, monograms. HGC 12, 659. Senior 100.1. Some pitting and fla... | 9 Dec 2023 | 40 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2175
THRACE. Anchialus. Septimius Severus, 193-211. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 27 mm, 12.67 g, 7 h). AΥ K Λ CЄΠ CЄYHPOC Laureate and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, seen from behind. Rev. OYΛΠIANΩN AΓXIAΛΕ/ΩN Hermes seated left on rock, holding winged kerykeion in his right hand. AMNG II 468. Varbanov 251 corr. (bust type). Well struck and with a very attractive dark green patina. Very minor deposits, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From the collection of Mark Gibbons, Newcastle, ex R... | 9 Dec 2023 | 220 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2193
THRACE. Philippopolis. Commodus, 177-192. Tetrassarion (Orichalcum, 30 mm, 18.40 g, 7 h), T. Suellius Marcianus, legatus Augusti pro praetore Thraciae, 177-180. ΑΥT ΚΑΙ Λ ΑΥΡH ΚΟΜΟΔΟC Bare head of Commodus to right. Rev. ΗΓΕ COYEΛ MAPKIANOY ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ Hermes standing left, holding kerykeion in his right hand; to right, column surmounted by urn containing palm branch; to left, two spears (?) and uncertain object. RPC IV.1 online 7523. Varbanov, Philippopolis, XI.6.1. Extremely rare, appare... | 9 Dec 2023 | 55 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2305
PHRYGIA. Eucarpeia. Pseudo-autonomous issue. 1/3 Assarion (Bronze, 15 mm, 2.07 g, 12 h), Pedia Secunda, epimelètheisa, time of Hadrian, 117-138. ЄΥΚΑΡΠЄΩΝ Draped bust of Hermes to right, with kerykeion over his left shoulder. Rev. ЄΠΙ ΠЄΔΙΑϹ ϹЄΚΟΥΝΔΗϹ Boukranion surmounted by crescent above which are two stars connected by single line. BMC 4-5. RPC III 2593.7 (this coin). Some pitting, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Eric ten Brink, ex Savoca 5th Blue Auction, 24 February 2018,... | 9 Dec 2023 | 40 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2324
PAMPHYLIA. Attalia. Pseudo-autonomous issue. Hemiassarion (Bronze, 14 mm, 2.30 g, 6 h), late 2nd-early 3rd century AD. Wreathed bust of Poseidon to right, slight drapery on shoulders; before, trident. Rev. ΑΤΤΑΛEΩΝ Hermes standing front, head to left, holding purse in his right hand and kerykeion in his left. Baydur 147-9. RPC IV.3 online 4084. Minor roughness, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 25 CHF | |
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Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2348
PISIDIA. Sagalassus. Julia Paula, Augusta, 219-220. Assarion (Bronze, 21 mm, 4.29 g, 4 h). ΙΟΥΛ ΚΟΡ ΠΑΥΛΑ ϹЄΒ Draped bust of Julia Paula to right. Rev. ϹΑΓΑΛΑϹϹЄΩΝ Hermes seated left on rock, holding purse in his right hand and kerykeion in his left. BMC 31. RPC VI online 5869.2 (this coin, but cleaned since). Watson 101. Very rare. Very fine.
From the Jay Smith Collection of coins of Elagabalus, ex Leu Web Auction 18, 19-21 December 2021, 2078 and Münzen & Medaillen GmbH 30, 28 May 2009, 11... | 9 Dec 2023 | 75 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2398
CILICIA. Syedra. Caracalla, 198-217. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 33 mm, 20.05 g, 6 h). A K M AY ANTΩNЄINOC C Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right. Rev. CYЄΔPЄΩN Ares standing facing, head to left, between Dike, on the left and with her head turned to right, holding sword in her right hand, and Hermes, on the right, holding kerykeion in his left. BMC -. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG Levante -. SNG Paris -. SNG PFPS -. Ziegler -. Extremely rare. Somewhat smoothed and with minor traces of ... | 9 Dec 2023 | 140 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2422
GALATIA. Pessinus. Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar, 139-161. Tetrassarion (Orichalcum, 24 mm, 13.70 g, 6 h), circa 139-144. ΑΥΡΗΛΙOС KAICAP Bare-headed and draped bust of Marcus Aurelius to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΓΑΛ ΤΟΛΙС ΠЄССΙΝOΥNTIⲰN Nude Hermes standing facing, head to left, holding purse in his right hand and caduceus in his left. BMC 10. RPC IV.3 online 5696. Very rare. A wonderful piece with a splendid and sensitive portrait. Slightly rough and with very minor weakness on the reverse,... | 9 Dec 2023 | 550 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 30, Lot 77
BRUTTIUM. Rhegion. Circa 211-201. Tetrachalkon (Bronze, 16.5 mm, 2.25 g, 1 h). Jugate busts of the Dioskouroi right, wearing laureate piloi. Rev. PHΓINΩN Hermes standing facing, head turned to left, holding olive branch in right hand and kerykeion in left; to left, IIII (= denomination). HGC 1, 1718. HN III 2558. Silberstein, VIII-3, Group A. Attractive chocolate brown patina. Some roughness, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Dr. Paul Peter Urone Collection.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 17 Dec 2023 | 140 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 30, Lot 130
THRACE. Ainos. Circa 405/4-403/2 BC. Diobol (Silver, 12 mm, 1.87 g, 12 h). Head of Hermes facing slightly to left, wearing petasos. Rev. AINION Goat standing right; to right, uncertain symbol. Nicely toned. Some roughness, otherwise, very fine.
From the Dr. Paul Peter Urone Collection.
Starting price: 150 CHF... | 17 Dec 2023 | 150 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 30, Lot 371
IONIA. Phokaia. 2nd century BC. (Bronze, 14.5 mm, 4.16 g, 12 h), struck under the magistrate Aristoleos. Draped bust of Hermes to right, wearing petasos. Rev. Φ-O / ΑΡΙΣΤΟΛΕΩΣ Forepart of griffin right. SNG Copenhagen 1037. SNG Tübingen 3127. Dark green patina. Very fine.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 17 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Nomos AG - obolos 30, Lot 421
CILICIA. Olba. Ajax, High Priest, AD 10-15. (Bronze, 22.5 mm, 6.28 g, 3 h), year 1 = AD 10/11. AIANTOΣ TEYKPOY Head of Ajax as Hermes to right, wearing close-fitting cap. Rev. APXIEPEΩΣ [TO]ΠAPX[OY] KENNAT [A]ΛA[ΣΣ], ET [A] Triskeles. RPC I 3725. Ziegler 361. A strong portrait of a local dynast in the Augustan Age. Flan crack and smoothing on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the Dr. Paul Peter Urone Collection, acquired from Frank Kovacs in Spring 2002.
Starting price: 100 CHF... | 17 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Nomos AG - obolos 30, Lot 530
CARIA. Antiochia ad Maeandrum. Time of Antoninus Pius to Commodus, circa 138-192. (Bronze, 18 mm, 5.25 g, 1 h). Helmeted and draped bust of Athena to right, wearing aegis on left shoulder. Rev. ΑΝΤ-ΙΟ-ΧΕΩΝ Hermes standing left, holding purse in right hand and kerykeion in left. BMC 12. RPC IV.2 Online 9224. SNG Copenhagen 30. Brown patina with light earthen highlights. Very fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 17 Dec 2023 | 50 CHF | |
Solidus Numismatik - Auction 126, Lot 1033
Königreich Makedonien. Alexander III. der Große (336 - 323 v. Chr.).
Drachme (Silber). Ca. 328 - 323 v. Chr. Abydos.
Vs: Kopf des jugendlichen Herakles mit Löwenfell rechts.
Rs: Zeus mit Adler und Szepter nach links thronend; im Feld links Hermes nach links stehend, unter Thron Monogramm.
17 mm. 4,21 g.
Price 1503.
Sehr schön.
Starting price: 40 EUR... | 21 Nov 2023 | 40 EUR | |
Solidus Numismatik - Auction 126, Lot 1073
Pontos. Amisos. Sabina (gest. 136 n. Chr.).
Drachme (Silber). 134 / 135 n. Chr. (Jahr 166).
Vs: Drapierte Büste der Sabina mit Diadem rechts.
Rs: Hermes mit Geldbeutel und Kerykeion nach links stehend.
18 mm.
RPC 1274.
Äußerst selten. Sehr schön.
Starting price: 40 EUR... | 21 Nov 2023 | 50 EUR | |
Solidus Numismatik - Auction 126, Lot 1184
Tonsiegel.
Ton. 1. / 2. Jhdt. n. Chr.
Vs: Hermes mit Geldbeutel und Kerykeion nach links stehend.
Rs. Abdruck des Papyrus.
20 mm. 1,22 g.
Selten. Sehr schön.
Slg. Peter Robert Franke.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 21 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 85, Lot 58
Thrace, Ainos Diobol circa 464-460, AR 12.00 mm., 1.21 g.
Head of Hermes right wearing petasos. Rev. Caduceus set diagonally across incuse square. McClean 3810. May 22. SNG Copenhagen 389
Old cabinet tone and Good Very fine
Starting price: 50 GBP... | 19 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 85, Lot 59
Thrace, Ainos Drachm circa 396-393, AR 13.00 mm., 2.54 g.
Head of Hermes facing, wearing a petasos. Rev. ΑΙΝΙΟΝ Male goat, with somewhat curved horns, standing to right; to right, hydria. May 355 var.
Very rare. Well centred. Toned Very Fine/Good Very Fine.
Ex Naville Numismatics 53, 2019, 78.
Starting price: 170 GBP... | 19 Nov 2023 | 260 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 115, Lot 210
Thrace, Ainos Æ 20mm. Circa 280-200 BC. Head of Hermes to left, wearing petasos / Bearded warrior seated to left, wearing wreath, short chiton and high boots, holding spear and uncertain object; AINION downwards to right. AMNG I Thrakien, p. 188, 370; Hunter I p. 378, 6; HGC 3.2, 1288. 4.23g, 20mm, 2h.
Very Fine.
From the VCV Collection.
Estimate: 40 GBP... | 21 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 115, Lot 211
Thrace, Ainos Æ 22mm. 2nd - 1st centuries BC. Head of Poseidon to right; monogram below / Hermes standing facing, holding kerykeion and purse over flaming altar at feet to left; AINIΩΝ around. AMNG II, 298; SNG Copenhagen 423. 6.96g, 22mm, 1h.
Good Very Fine; excellent for the type.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 61, 2 August 2019, lot 194.
Estimate: 40 GBP... | 21 Dec 2023 | 24 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 115, Lot 281
Ionia, Phokaia Æ 11mm. 4th - 3rd centuries BC. Head of Hermes to left, wearing petasos / Monogram of Phokaia in form of a kerykeion; Π-Α across lower fields. SNG Copenhagen 1044 var. (E-P); SNG München 830 var. (no letters); cf. Obolos 9, 638 (position of letters); cf. Leu Numismatik Web 16, 963 (same). 1.78g, 11mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Estimate: 50 GBP... | 21 Dec 2023 | 65 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 552, Lot 30
THRACE, Sestos. Circa 300 BC. Æ (12mm, 2.31 g, 12h). Wreathed head of Persephone left / Hermes standing facing; grain ear and Γ to left. Von Fritze, Sestos 14; SNG Copenhagen –; HGC 3, 1654. Green-brown patina, slight obverse roughness. VF. Very rare.
From the Aleph Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 13 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 552, Lot 201
PAPHLAGONIA, Germanicopolis. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ (23mm, 8.37 g, 12h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left, seen from the front, holding spear and shield decorated with gorgoneion / Hermes standing left, holding purse and caduceus. Bricault & Delrieux –, but cf. Bricault & Delrieux supp. fig. 10 (for same obv. die). Green patina with earthen deposits, edge ding. Near VF. Extremely rare and unpublished.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 13 Dec 2023 | 180 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 121
THRACE, Ainos. Circa 412/1-410/09 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22mm, 16.49 g, 7h). Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos with pelleted rim / Goat standing right; AINI above, kerykeion to right; all within incuse square. May, Ainos, Period II, 268 (A165/P177); AMNG II 288; HGC 3, 1269; McClean 3826 (same obv. die); Ars Classica XIII, lot 583 (same dies). Lightly toned, small scrape on edge. EF.
From the Father & Son Collection. Ex Gasvoda Collection (Triton XXII, 9 January 2019) lot 162, purchased fro... | 9 Jan 2024 | 15,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 522
EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (34mm, 23.89 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (AD 133/4). AVT KAIC TPAIAN A∆PIANOC CЄB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Diademed bust of Hermanubis right, slight drapery on shoulder, wearing calathus and wreath; L IH (date) and palm frond to right. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 7685; K&G 32.584 var. (caduceus-palm frond combination before bust on reverse); RPC III 5891.9 (this coin); Emmett 986.18 (R3). Dark green patina, light roug... | 9 Jan 2024 | 700 USD | |
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Numisfitz GmbH - Auction 3, Lot 35
THRACE. Abdera. Tetrobol (circa 411-385 BC). Herophaneos, magistrate.
Obv: Griffin springing left off of Ionic capital.
Rev: Head of Hermes left, wearing petasos; kerykeion before; all within linear square; ΕΠΙ ΗΡΟΦΑΝΕΟΣ around; all within incuse square.
May, Abdera 279; HGC 3, 1214.
Condition: Very fine, some mint lustre under light golden toning.
Weight: 2,82 g.
Diameter: 14 mm.
Starting price: 100 EUR... | 3 Dec 2023 | 600 EUR | |
