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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 262
Sicily, Syracuse. Tetradrachm; Sicily, Syracuse; c. 480-475 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.16g. Boehringer-224 (V100/R152), Dewing-734. Obv: Charioteer driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right to crown horses. Rx: ΣVPA-KOΣ-IO-N Head of Arethusa right, wearing pearl necklace and pearl diadem, beaded hair tied in queue at back of neck, four dolphins. Ex HJB BBS 162, January 2009, lot 60.. gEF / gVF
Estimate: 3600 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 263
Sicily, Syracuse. Tetradrachm; Sicily, Syracuse; c. 450-440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.07g. Boehringer-479 (Obv 255, Rx 344). Obv: Charioteer driving walking quadriga r., holding kentron and reins; Nike above, holding out wreath towards horses, ketos in exergue. Rx: Head of Arethusa r., wearing earring and necklace, hair tied with pearl headband; ΣYPΑΚΟΣΙ - Ο - Ν and four dolphins around.Some areas of flat striking on obverse. Virtually MS
Estimate: 4250 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 264
Sicily, Syracuse. Tetradrachm; Sicily, Syracuse; c. 415-413 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.47g. Tudeer-35 (o12 / r18; only one specimen, in Cambridge). Obv: Quadriga to right, driven by goddess holding reins and goad, who is crowned by flying Nike. The fourth horse raises its head. In exergue, wheel lying on ground; on ground line, in tiny letters, [EYAINETO], unclear on our specimen. Border of dots. Rx: ΣΥΡΑΚ[ΟΣΙΟΝ] Head of the nymph Arethusa left, wearing hooked earring and necklace. Around, four dolph... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 265
Sicily, Syracuse, Unsigned dies in the style of Eucleidas. Tetradrachm; Sicily, Syracuse, Unsigned dies in the style of Eucleidas; 405-367 BC, c. 405 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.20g. HGC-1345, SNG ANS-299-300 (same obv. die), BMC-196 (same dies), Tudeer-96 (V34/R65). Unsigned dies in the style of Eucleidas. Obv: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga left surmounted by crowning Nike flying right; dolphin left in exergue. Rx: Head of Arethusa left, with hair flowing upward; four dolphi... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 266
Sicily, Syracuse, Signed by Euainetos. Decadrachm; Sicily, Syracuse, Signed by Euainetos; c. 405-390 BC, Decadrachm, 41.16g. Gallatin-R.III/C.IV, SC-11 (D4/R8), HGC-1299, Pozzi-615 (same obv. die), Dewing-876-8 (same obv. die), Regling-583 (same dies). Obv: Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in her extended hands; below heavy exergual line, military harness, shield, gre... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 267
Sicily, Timoleon. Achaean League Hemidrachm, ex BCD; Sicily, Timoleon; 344-317 AD, Hemidrachm, 1.67g. SNG Cop-718, SNG ANS-516. Obv: ΣYPAKO[Σ-IΩN], Janiform female head with two dolphins right. Rx: Horse galloping. Timoleon is credited with establishing a democratic government in Syracuse with the introduction of a new mixed constitution. Ex Mark Gibbons Collection.. VF
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 365
Syracuse, Dionysios I. Litra; Syracuse, Dionysios I; 345-366 BC, Litra, 29.27g. BM-287. Obv: ΣYPA, Head of Athena left wearing crested Corinthian helmet Rx: Starfish or 8-pointed star between two swimming dolphins.. gVF
Estimate: 985 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23016
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SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy (ca. 450-440 BC). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.20 gm, 12h). NGC Choice Fine 5/5 - 5/5. Charioteer driving quadriga walking right, kentron in right hand, reins in both; Nike flying right above to crown horses, ketos right in exergue / ΣYRAKOΣION, head of Arethusa right, wearing pendant earring and beaded necklace, hair brushed straight down, curled up behind ear and tucked under taenia, three long waves along brow; four dolphins swimming clockwise around.... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 504
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. BRUTTIUM. Kroton.
Stater c. 380 BC. (8.05 g, 5 h) Eagle, with closed wings and head turned back, standing to left on stag's head. Rv. Tripod with three ring handles and legs ending in lion's paws; to left, ivy leaf. De Hirsch 223. Gulbenkian 127. Kraay/Hirmer 269 (this coin). SNG ANS 351-352. SNG Oxford 1511. Sehr selten / Very rare. Prachtvolle Erhaltung / Magnificent condition. Vorzüglich / Extremely fine.
(~€ 6'770/USD 7'385)
Kroton was at times the most powerf... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 505
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. SICILY. Akragas.
Tetradrachm c. 460 BC. (17.49 g, 4 h) AKPAC - ANTOS Eagle standing left, with closed wings. Rv. Crab, shell resembling human face. Westermark 349.4 (this coin). SNG ANS 973 and Gulbenkian 161 (same dies). Hirmer 171 (same reverse die). Überdurchschnittlich gut ausgeprägt / Extraordinarily well struck. Vorzüglich / Extremely fine.
(~€ 5'210/USD 5'680)
Akragas, today Agrigento, the second largest city in Greek Sicily after Syracuse, was founded by ... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 506
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. SICILY. Leontinoi.
Tetradrachm 450/440 BC. (17.24 g, 7 h) Laureate head of Apollo to left. Rv. L-EO-NTIN-O-N Head of roaring lion to left; around, four barley grains. Rizzo Tf. 23,19 (same dies). SNG ANS 236 (same dies). Prägung auf breitem Schrötling / Struck on broad flan. Vorzüglich / Extremely fine.
(~€ 2'605/USD 2'840)
Halfway between Katane and Syracuse, on a hill south of Symaithos, Naxos founded Leontinoi around 729 BC, after the Sikelian residents had bee... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 508
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. SICILY. Syracuse.
Tetradrachm c. 485-480 BC. (17.33 g, 8 h) Slow quadriga left, the driver, wearing sleeveless, long chiton, holding the reins with both his hands; above, Nike flying left to crown horses. Rv. SVR-AK-OSI-ON Head of Arethusa right, wearing a necklace, the long hair tied up in the neck into a pearl band; around, four dolphins, all within incuse round. Boehringer cf. 126, 73 (R 48, same die) and 128, 80 (V 37, same die). Feiner Stil und aussergewöhnlic... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 509
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. SICILY. Syracuse.
Tetradrachm c. 440 BC. (17.37 g, 2 h). Quadriga walking to left, the standing charioteer, wearing a pleated chiton, is holding reins and goad; above, Nike flying to left, crowning the horses; in exergue ketos to left. Rv. EY-PAKOZION Head of Arethusa to right, wearing hook earring and elaborate necklace; her hair is tied in a bun and held by a ribbon wound twice around her head; around, four dolphins. Boehringer 596. Rizzo pl. 38, 2 (same dies). K... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 54
ITALIEN, SIZILIEN / Stadt Syrakus, AV 20 Litrai 405-400 v. Chr.(Zeit des Dionysios I, 405-380 v.Chr.). Kopf des Herakles mit Löwenhaube l. Rs.Arethusa im Zentrum eines vierfeldigen quadratum incusum. 1,15g.
GOLD, vz+
Sear 1192, BMC 2.189.313, SNG Cop.727
Starting price: 2500 EUR... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 55
ITALIEN, SIZILIEN / Stadt Syrakus, AE Litra (Pyrrhos, 278-276 v.Chr.). Herakleskopf l. Rs.Athena Promachos mit erhobenem Speer und Schild r., kein Kranz i.F.l. 9,78g.
ss
BMC 2.217.592f
Starting price: 90 EUR... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 56
ITALIEN, SIZILIEN / Stadt Syrakus, AE Litra (Timoleon, 344-336 v.Chr.). Kopf der Athena mit korinth. Helm l. Rs.Stern zwischen zwei Delfinen. 34,37g.
ss-vz
Sear 1191, BMC 2.189.311
Starting price: 270 EUR... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 57
ITALIEN, SIZILIEN / Stadt Syrakus, AE Hemilitron (345-317 v.Chr.). Kopf des Zeus r. Rs.Blitzbündel, i.F.r. Adler r. 15,96g.
ss-vz
Sear 1201, BMC 2.196.389
Starting price: 75 EUR... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 58
ITALIEN, SIZILIEN / Stadt Syrakus, AE 25 (Hieron II., 275-215 v.Chr.). Kopf mit Diadem l. Rs.Reiter mit Lanze r., i.F. unten r. 'S'. 18,25g.
ss/vz
Sear 1209
Starting price: 90 EUR... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 59
ITALIEN, SIZILIEN / Stadt Syrakus, AE 25 (Timoleon, 345-317 v.Chr.). Zeuskopf l. Rs.Pferd l. 12,94g.
f.ss
BMC 609, SNG Cop.850
Starting price: 45 EUR... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 60
ITALIEN, SIZILIEN / Stadt Syrakus, AE 22 (Agathokles, 317-289 v.Chr.). Herakleskopf r. Rs.Löwe n.r., oben Keule. 8,82g.
Rdf., vz
Sear 1187, BMC 2.188.301, SNG Cop.698
Starting price: 55 EUR... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 61
ITALIEN, SIZILIEN / Stadt Syrakus, AE 20 (Hiketas 288-279 v.Chr.). Kopf der Persephone mit Kornähren. Rs.Biga, unten Triskeles. 7,85g.
ss
Sear 6684, SNG ANS 784
Starting price: 55 EUR... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 62
ITALIEN, SIZILIEN / Stadt Syrakus, AE 19 (Hieron II., 275-216 v.Chr.) Kopf des Poseidon l. Rs.Dreizack. 6,49g.
vz
Sear 6689ff., SNG Cop.570ff.
Starting price: 120 EUR... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 63
ITALIEN, SIZILIEN / Stadt Syrakus, AE 16 (Dionysios, 405-395 v.Chr.) um 405 v. Chr. Kopf der Arethusa l. Rs.Delphin r. über Muschel, dazw. SYRA. 3,1g.
ss-vz
Sear 6698,
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 837
BYZANTINISCHES REICH, Constantin V., 741-775, AR Miliaresion, Syrakus. Schmales Krückenkreuz auf 3 Stufen. Rs.5 Zeilen Schrift. 1,97g.
f.ss
Sear 1708
Starting price: 120 EUR... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31001
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BRUTTIUM. Croton. Ca. 425-350 BC. AR stater (22mm, 7.93 gm, 8h). NGC Choice XF★ 4/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Eagle standing right, head raised, with wings displayed / ϘPO, tripod lebes with three handles, legs terminating in lion's feet; vertical bay leaf to left, all in shallow incuse circle. Gulbenkian I 128 (same obverse die). HN Italy 2148. SNG ANS 345. Stunning and artistic piece with a prestigious collection history. This coin features lovely charcoal cabinet toning and subtle luster ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31002
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SICILY. Gela. Ca. 413-405 BC. AR tetradrachm (29mm, 17.19 gm, 2h). NGC XF 4/5 - 5/5, Fine Style, overstruck. Charioteer driving quadriga galloping left, with reins in right hand, kentron in left; eagle flying left above, grain ear left in exergue / ΓΕΛ (retrograde), forepart of man-faced bull (river god Gelas) swimming right, with long pointed beard; horizontal grain kernel above. SNG ANS 100 (same dies). Jenkins Group IX, 484. SNG Lockett 778. HGC 2, 359. Generous flan, displaying th... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31004
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SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysius I (405-367 BC). AV 100 litrai or octobol (14mm, 5.79 gm, 2h). NGC Choice XF 2/5 - 4/5, flan flaw. Attic standard. Ca. 400-370 BC. ΣYPAKOΣION, head of Arethusa left, hair bound in saccos decorated with two eight-pointed stars, wearing sphendone, triple-pendant earring, and beaded necklace; eight-pointed star behind / Heracles kneeling right, both arms wrapped around neck of the Nemean lion crouching left, clawing at his leg. SNG ANS 338 (same obv. die). du C... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31005
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SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysius I (405-370 BC). AR decadrachm (33mm, 43.40 gm, 11h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Unsigned dies in the style of Euainetos, ca. 405-380/67 BC. Charioteer driving quadriga galloping left, in flowing chiton, reins in left hand, kentron in right; Nike flying right in field above to crown him, military arms, including aspis (shield), greaves, cuirass, and crested Attic helmet, all joined by horizontal spear, ΑΘΛΑ ("prizes") below all in exergue / ΣΥ-ΡΑ-ΚΟ-Σ-ΙΩ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31006
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SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysius I (405-367 BC). AR decadrachm (34mm, 42.81 gm, 11h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Obverse signed by Kimon, ca. 405-400 BC. Charioteer driving quadriga galloping left, reins in left hand, kentron in right; Nike flying right in field above to crown him, military arms, including aspis (shield), greaves, cuirass, and crested Attic helmet, all joined by horizontal spear, ΑΘΛΑ ("prizes") all below thick exergual line, all within dotted border / ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩN... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31007
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SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC). AR tetradrachm (27mm, 16.43 gm, 1h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, edge marks, flan flaws, scratches. Pre-royal coinage, ca. 310-305 BC. Head of Persephone left, wreathed with grain ears, wearing triple-pendant earring and beaded necklace; three dolphins around, ΦI below neck truncation / ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, charioteer driving quadriga galloping left, reins in left hand, kentron in right; triskeles counterclockwise above, AN monogram in exergu... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31008
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SICILY. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (275-215 BC). AR 16-litrai (26mm, 14.04 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, edge chips, marks. Ca. 240-216 BC. Veiled and diademed head of Queen Philistis left; star behind / ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ, Nike driving quadriga walking right, reins in both hands; palm branch right above, K in right field. Seemingly unlisted in standard references. SNG Copenhagen -, cf. 825 (star above). SNG ANS -, cf. 877-880 (same). HGC 2, 1554 var. (unlisted sy... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31009
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SICULO-PUNIC. Sicily. Entella. Ca. 300-289 BC. AR tetradrachm (27mm, 17.00 gm, 9h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 -4/5. Head of young Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck / 'MHMHNT (Punic for People of the Camp), head and neck of horse left; transverse club before, palm tree behind, all within dotted border. HGC 2, 295. Jenkins 325-346. In hand, this coin is simply breathtaking, with its incredible dark hematite toning that contrasts brilliantly against a seemingly... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31032
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CYRENAICA. Cyrene. Ophellas, Ptolemaic Governor (ca. 322/1-308 BC). AV stater (19mm, 8.51 gm, 1h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, ex-jewelry, brushed. Attic standard. Chairius, magistrate. KYPANAI-ON, charioteer driving quadriga walking right, with reins in both hand, kentron in right hand; radiate sun above, all within linear border / XAIPIOΣ (retrograde), Zeus reclining left on throne, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle standing left with head reverted in outstretched right h... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32009
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SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny (ca. 485-466 BC). AR tetradrachm (24mm, 17.38 gm, 8h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5. Charioteer driving walking quadriga right, kentron in right hand, reins in left; Nike flying right above, crowning horses, dotted border / ΣVRA-KΟ-ΣΙΟ-N, head of Arethusa right, wearing pearl taenia and necklace, hair looped up under band; four dolphins swimming clockwise around. Boehringer 108. HGC 2, 1306. A lovely piece bathed in charcoal toning.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32010
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SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, Gelon I (ca. 480-475 BC). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.24 gm, 4h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5, flan flaw. Charioteer driving quadriga walking right, kentron in right hand, reins in left; Nike flying right above, crowning horses, dotted border / ΣVRAKΟΣ-ΙΟN, head of Arethusa right, wearing beaded taenia and necklace, hair looped up under band; four dolphins swimming clockwise around. Boehringer 148. HGC 2, 1306. Brilliant fields with subtle lavender tonin... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32011
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SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysius I (405-367 BC). AV 50-decadrachms or 50-litrai (12mm, 2.87 gm, 10h). NGC VF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. ΣYPAKO-ΣIΩN, head of young river god (Anapos or Assinarus?) left / ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, Horse prancing right; all within shallow incuse square. SNG ANS 341 (same dies). SNG Fitzwilliam 1269 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 688. HGC 2, 1281 (third stater or tetrobol). An expressive piece with vivid and lustrous surfaces.
Ex Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32012
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SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC), as Tyrant. AV decadrachm (15mm, 4.29 gm, 4h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5, flan flaw. Ca. 317-310 BC. Laureate head of Apollo left; Σ below truncation / ΣYP-A-K-OΣIΩN, charioteer driving biga galloping right, kentron in right hand, reins in left, triskeles clockwise and Φ below. SNG Copenhagen 747 (same dies). This splendid piece is accentuated by a subtle yet vibrant fiery orange toning, adding a radiant warmth to it.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Au... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32013
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SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC). EL 50 or 25 litrai (15mm, 3.55 gm, 9h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style, edge marks, scratches. Reduced Corinthian Standard, ca. 310-305/300 BC. Laureate head of Apollo left, pileus behind / ΣYPAK-OΣIΩN, phiale above tripod lebes. HGC 2, 1294. The Fine Style dies are made even more enchanting by the sunset toning which flashes with warm brilliance.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32014
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SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 16.89 gm, 8h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Pre-royal coinage, ca. 310-305 BC. Head of Persephone left, wreathed with grain ears, wearing triple-pendant earring and beaded necklace; three dolphins around, NK below neck truncation / ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, charioteer driving racing quadriga left, reins in left hand, kentron in right; triskeles counterclockwise above, AN monogram in exergue. SNG ANS 632-635. SNG Copenhagen 753... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32015
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SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.00 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Ca. 310-295 BC. KOPAΣ, head of Kore-Persephone right, wreathed with grain, wearing single pendant earring and beaded necklace; dotted border / AΓAΘOKΛEIOΣ, Nike standing facing, head right, wings spread, with hammer in right hand, nail in left, about to attach helmet to trophy at right; AN monogram in right field below wing, triskeles in right field, dotted border. SNG... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32016
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SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.05 gm, 9h). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Ca. 310-295 BC. KOPAΣ, head of Kore-Persephone right, wreathed with grain, wearing single pendant earring and beaded necklace; dotted border / AΓAΘOKΛEIOΣ, Nike standing facing, head right, wings spread, with hammer in right hand, nail in left, about to attach helmet to trophy at right; AN monogram in right field below wing, triskeles in right field, dotted border. SNG ANS 664... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32017
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SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 16.87 gm, 4h). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5, inked collection number. Ca. 310-306/5 BC. KOPAΣ, head of Kore-Persephone right, wreathed with grain, wearing single pendant earring and necklace; dotted border / AΓAΘOKΛEIOΣ, Nike standing right, hammer in right hand, nail in left, about to attach helmet to trophy at right; triskeles to left below wing, dotted border. SNG ANS 672-80. HGC 2, 1536. A delicate portrait on deep cabinet tonin... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32018
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SICULO-PUNIC. Sicily. Entella. Ca. 320-300 BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.22 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, light marks. Head of Arethusa left, wreathed with reeds, wearing pearl necklace and triple drop pendant earring; four dolphins swimming around, dotted border / MMHNT' (Punic, "People of the Camp"), horse head left; palm tree with two clusters of dates behind, linear border. SNG Copenhagen 979. HGC 2, 284. Superb silhouette toning compliments the elegant and refined die sty... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32333
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Nicephorus I (AD 802-811). AV solidus (19mm, 3.87 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, scuffs, brushed. Sicilian mint, probably Syracuse, ca. AD 802/3. NI-FOLOS (sic) bAS, crowned facing bust of Nicephorus, wearing chlamys pinned at right shoulder, holding cross potent in right hand and akakia in left / IhSUS XRIS-TUS NICA X, cross potent on base and three steps, flanked by C-I. Seemingly unpublished in standard references. Sear -. DOC -. Füeg -. Spahr -. See the following for similar e... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32335
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Michael II the Amorian with Theophilus (AD 821-829). AV semissis (11mm, 1.90 gm, 5h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Syracuse. MI-XAHL b, draped bust of Michael II facing, beardless, wearing crown surmounted by cross, cross potent in right hand / ΘЄOF-ILOS dЄ, draped bust of Theophilus facing, wearing crown surmounted by cross, globus cruciger in right hand. Sear 1646 (solidus). A delightful piece with interesting toning.
Ex Economopoulos Numismatics, private sale with old dealer's tag included;... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32337
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Theophilus (AD 829-842). AV semissis (13mm, 1.74 gm, 5h). NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5, die shift. Syracuse, AD 831-842. ΘЄO-FILOS (inverted F), draped bust of Theophilus facing, with short beard, wearing crown surmounted by cross, globus cruciger in right hand / ΘЄO-FILOS (inverted F), bust of Theophilus facing, with short beard, wearing loros and crown surmounted by cross, globus cruciger in right hand. Sear 1673. Highest graded example and only Theophilus coin to receive the designation Ge... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2025
Calabria, Tarentum.
Stater circa 281-276, AV 18 mm, 8.54 g. Head of youthful Heracles r., wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. Young man (Taras ?) in prancing biga r., holding trident and reins; above, star and below horses, KΛH / dolphin. Vlasto 18 (this coin). McClean 600 (these dies). Fischer-Bossert G20b (this coin illustrated). Historia Numorum Italy 955.
Very rare. A portrait of fine style struck in high relief on a full flan. Extremely fine
Ex M&M 68, 1986, 23 and NAC 9, 1996, 3... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2058
Croton.
Nomos circa 380-350, AR 21 mm, 7.59 g. Head of Hera Lacinia facing, wearing decorated stephane. Rev. [ΚΡΟ] – ΤΩΝΙ – ΑΤΑΝ Young Heracles seated l. on lion's skin, holding jug in outstretched r. hand and club resting on ground in l.; in lower r. field, bow. SNG ANS 371 (this obverse die). SNG Lloyd 616 (these dies). AMB 198. Historia Numorum Italy 2167.
Very rare. A portrait of fine style and a superb reverse composition struck on a
very broad flan. Old cabinet tone, surface s... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2073
Catana.
Drachm signed by Euainetos circa 405, AR 18 mm, 4.10 g. KATANAIΩ[N] Fast quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying l. to crown him. Rev. Diademed head l. of river-god Amenanos; at either side, two fish and below chin, crayfish. Above, AMENANOΣ and beneath neck truncation, EYAI. Rizzo pl. 14, 7 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 907 (these dies). AMB 335. Kraay-Hirmer 38. SNG ANS 1263.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedl... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2085
Naxos.
Tetradrachm, circa 415, AR 25 mm, 16.49 g. Bearded head of Dionysus r., hair bound with stephane adorned with ivy-wreath. Rev. NAΞION Bearded, naked Silenus, with pointed ears, ruffled hair and long tail, squatting on rock, facing; r. leg raised and l. folded to the side. He turns l. towards cantharus in his r. hand, while holding thyrsos in his l. In l. field, ivy plant creeps upwards, behind which his long tail is visible. Rizzo pl. XXXVIII, 19 (these dies). SNG Copenhagen 493... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2093
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 510-490, AR 25 mm, 17.12 g. SVRA?O / SION Slow quadriga driven r. by clean-shaven charioteer, wearing long chiton and holding reins in each hand. Rev. Head of nymph Arethusa l., hair curling back from forehead with dotted parallel lines, within circle sunk at centre of a swastika developed from the quartering of an incuse square. Rizzo pl. XXXIV, 4. SNG ANS 2 (this reverse die). Weber 1549 (this reverse die). McClean 2593 (this reverse die). SNG Lockett 8... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2094
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 480, AR 26 mm, 17.51 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above to crown horses. Rev. ΣVP – A – KOΣ – ΙΟ – Ν Pearl-diademed head of nymph Arethusa r., wearing pearl necklace; around, four dolphins. SNG ANS 85 (this obverse die). SNG Copenhagen 618 (these dies). Boehringer 84.
A portrait of fine style struck on exceptionally fresh metal and
with a light iridescent tone. Good extremely fine
Ex Rauch sale 111, 2020, ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2095
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 480-475, AR 24 mm, 17.31 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above to crown horses. Rev. ΣVRAKO – Σ – ΙΟ – Ν Pearl-diademed head of nymph Arethusa r., wearing pearl necklace; around, four dolphins. SNG ANS 30 (this reverse die). BMC 26 (this reverse die). Weber 1555 (this reverse die). Gillet 543 (this coin). Boehringer 118.
Wonderful old cabinet tone and good very fine
From the Gillet collection and from an Ex... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2096
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 460, AR 25 mm, 17.30 g. Slow quadriga r. on exergual line, driven by charioteer standing, holding reins in both hands; above, Nike flying l. and crowning charioteer; in exergue, sea-serpent r. Rev. ΣΥΡΑ – ΚΟ – ΣΙ – ΟΝ Head of the nymph Arethusa r., wearing diadem of beads, circular earring, and necklace of beads; around, four dolphins. BMC Sicily - cf. 154, 68 (legend differently subdivided). SNG ANS 134–136. Boehringer 440. AMB 435 (this obverse die). de... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2097
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 460-450, AR 26 mm, 17.33 g. Slow quadriga r. on exergual line, driven by charioteer standing, holding reins and kentron; above, Nike flying r. and crowning horses; in exergue, sea-serpent r. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚ – ΟΣ – Ι – Ο – [Ν] Head of the nymph Arethusa r., wearing diadem of pearls, circular earring, and necklace of pearls; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. McCLean 2654 (this reverse die). de Nanteuil 333 (this reverse die). SNG Copenhagen 642 (this rever... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2098
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 450-440, AR 25 mm, 17.36 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above to crown horses. In exergue, sea monster. Rev. ΣVRAKOΣΙ – ΟΝ Pearl-diademed head of nymph Arethusa r., wearing earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins. BMC 89 (this obverse die). SNG Copenhagen 646 (this obverse die). de Nanteuil 336 (these dies). Boehringer 513.
Perfectly struck and centred on a full flan and with a light iridescent ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2099
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 450-440 BC, AR 25 mm, 17.42 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. In exergue, ketos r. Rev. ΣVRAKOΣI – ON Head of the nymph Arethusa r., hair bound with double fillet, wearing earring and necklace with pendant; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. Rizzo pl. XXXVI, 16 (this reverse die). SNG ANS 184 (this reverse die). Jameson 769 (this reverse die). SNG Copenhagen 650. Boehring... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2100
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 450-440, AR 25 mm, 17.35 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses, below horses, barley grain. In exergue, ketos r. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣION Head of nymph Arethusa r., hair bound with a taenia, wearing earring and necklace; around four dolphins swimming clockwise. SNG ANS 191 (these dies). Jameson 771 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 1336 (these dies). Boehringer 594.
A very elegant portrait of fine styl... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2101
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 440-430, AR 26 mm, 17.03 g. Prancing quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, sea monster to l. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣION Head of nymph Arethusa r., hair brought up to crown of head and tied, forming a tuft of loose strands, wearing earring and necklace. Around, four dolphins. Rizzo pl. XXXVIII, 4. Jameson 774 (these dies). SNG ANS 199. Boehringer 600.
Wonderful old cabinet tone, obverse from a worn... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2102
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 430-420, AR 25 mm, 17.27 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above to crown horses. Rev. ΣVRAKOΣION Head of nymph Arethusa r., wearing saccos decorated with a meander pattern; around, four dolphins. SNG ANS 210 (these dies). SNG Lockett 954 (these dies). Boston, MFA 390 (these dies). Boehringer 645.
In unusually fine condition for this very difficult issue. Struck on excellent metal and
with a light tone, obver... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2103
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 420, AR 24 mm, 17.23 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying l. to crown him. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣI – Ο – Ν Head of nymph Arethusa r., hair enclosed in ornamented saccos drawn together at top, wearing necklace and earring; on neck, A. Around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. SNG ANS 238 (these dies). Pozzi 595. Boehringer 706.
Lovely old cabinet tone. Insignificant die-break on reverse, otherwise about extrem... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2104
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 415-405, AR 28 mm, 16.79 g. Prancing quadriga driven l. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him; in exergue, cockle-shell. Rev. ΣΥΡAKO – ΣION Head of nymph Arethusa l., hair brought up to crown of head and tied, wearing earing and necklace; around, four dolphins. Rizzo pl. XLII, 5 (these dies). Jameson 791 (this obverse die). Gillet 606 (this coin). Tudeer 11. Coins, Artists and Tyrants 11f (this coin).
Very rare. Struc... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2105
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 415-400 signed by Euainetos, AR 26 mm, 16.74 g. Fast quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding reins and kentron; above, Nike flying l., holding a wreath on which is hung a tablet inscribed EYAIN / ETO in two lines; in exergue, two dolphins swimming snout to snout. Rev. ΣΥPAKOΣΙΩN Head of nymph Arethusa l., hair waved over the crown of head and enclosed in sphendone decorated with stars; around, four dolphins. Rizzo pl. XLIII, 3. du Chastel 74 (these dies). ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2106
Syracuse.
Double decadrachm or 100 litrae circa 405-400, AV 13 mm, 5.78 g. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣIΟ Head of the nymph Arethusa l., wearing necklace, bar and triple-pendant earring; hair elaborately waved and caught up behind in saccos ornamented with stars. Behind head, star. Rev. Naked young Heracles kneeling r. on rocky ground, head to front, strangling Nemean lion with both arms; on the strip of ground, barley grain. Rizzo pl. LIII, 11 (these dies). Gillet 701 (these dies). Gulbenkian 325 (these ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2107
Syracuse.
Double decadrachm or 100 litrae circa 405-400, AV 15 mm, 5.79 g. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣIΟΝ Head of nymph Arethusa l., hair elaborately waved and caught up behind in star-ornamented sphendone and wearing necklace, bar and triple-pendant earring; in l. field, pellet and behind, KA. Rev. Naked young Heracles kneeling r. on rocky ground, head to front, strangling the Nemean lion with both arms. SNG ANS 331. McClean 2730 (these dies). SNG ANS 331 (these dies). Woodward 128 (these dies). Béren... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2108
Syracuse.
Double decadrachm or 100 litrae circa 405-400, AV 14 mm, 5.78 g. [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣIΟΝ] Head of nymph Arethusa l., hair elaborately waved and caught up behind in star-ornamented sphendone and wearing necklace, bar and triple-pendant earring; in l. field, pellet and in r. field, pellet. Rev. Naked young Heracles kneeling r. on rocky ground, head to front, strangling the Nemean lion with both arms. de Ciccio 48 (these dies). SNG ANS 328 (these dies). Bérend, Denys I 15.
Rare. Minor mark... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2109
Syracuse.
Decadrachm or 50 litrae circa 405-400, AV 12 mm, 2.98 g. ΣYPA Young male head l. (the river-god Anapos?); behind, barley grain. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩN Horse prancing r. de Ciccio 61 (these dies). SNG ANS 346. Bérend, Denys I, 9.
Rare. About extremely fine
Ex Sambon sale 27th June 1927, 889.
Estimate: 3500 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2110
Syracuse.
Decadrachm signed by Kimon circa 405-400, AR 36 mm, 43.34 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, display of military harness set on two steps and below, ΑΘΛΑ. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩN Head of nymph Arethusa l., wearing earring with pendant and beaded necklace; wavy hair bound in front with ampyx and caught up behind by net. Around three dolphins, while a fourth makes dorsal contact with neck truncatio... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2111
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm signed by Eukleidas circa 405-400, AR 25 mm, 17.31 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, dolphin to l. Rev. ΣΥ – Ρ[ΑΚΟ – ΣΙ – ΩΝ] Head of the nymph Arethusa l., hair bound with sphendone over which several tresses fly back. Around, four dolphins. Below neck truncation, EVKΛΕΙ. Rizzo pl. XLVIII, 14 (these dies). Jameson 807 (these dies). McClean 2719 and pl. 98, 8 (these dies). Dewing 8... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2112
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm signed by Eukleidas circa 405-400, AR 25 mm, 17.15 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by female charioteer, wearing chiton and holding reins in l. hand and flaming torch in raised r.; above, Nike flying r. to crown her. In exergue, ear of barley. Rev. [ΣY – RAKOΣIOΣ] Head of the nymph Arethusa l., wearing triple pendant earring and necklace; hair waved over the crown of head and enclosed in sphendone ornamented with stars and knotted over the ampyx. Around, four dolphins, t... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2113
Syracuse.
Drachm unsigned work by Eukleidas circa 405-400, AR 18 mm, 3.92 g. [ΣΥ – Ρ – A – K – OΣI – ΩN] Head of Athena facing three-quarters l., wearing double-hook earring and necklace of acorn pendants with central medallion and triple-crested Attic helmet. On either side, a couple of dolphins snout to snout. Rev. [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙ – ΩΝ] Naked Leukaspis advancing r., wearing crested helmet and holding spear in r. hand and oval shield in l.; sword suspended by strap over r. shoulder. In backg... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2114
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm unsigned work by Parmenides circa 395, AR 27 mm, 17.16 g. Fast quadriga, about to turn l., driven l. by charioteer holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown him. Beneath the hooves of the foreground horse, a wheel; in exergue, barley ear. Rev. [ΣΥ – ΡΑΚΟ]ΣΙΩΝ Head of nymph Arethusa l., wearing ampyx and sphendone decorated with stars, triple-pendant earrings and necklace. Around, three dolphins, a fourth is emerging from neck truncation. Ri... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2115
Syracuse.
1 ½ litra circa 344-317, AR 13 mm, 1.27 g. Head of nymph Arethusa l., wearing single pendant earring and necklace; EY below, small lion's head behind. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN Forepart of Pegasus l. SNG Lloyd 1146. SNG ANS 1185 (this obverse die).
Old cabinet tone and about extremely fine
From a Swiss collection from Tessin assembled in the 1920s (sold with its original ticket).
Estimate: 250 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2116
Syracuse.
Decadrachm or 50 litrae circa 317-310, AV 16 mm, 4.25 g. Laureate head of Apollo l. Rev. ΣYP – A – ΚΟΣΙΩΝ Fast quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; below, triskeles. SNG Lloyd 1472. SNG Lockett 1000.
Minor traces of overstriking on reverse, otherwise good very fine
Ex Glendining sale 13 December 1963, Foreign Amateur, 172. From the collection of a Mentor.
Estimate: 1500 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2117
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm, circa 317-310, AR 27 mm, 17.05 g. Head of Persephone l., wearing barley-wreath, earring with triple pendant and necklace; beneath neck truncation, ΦI (?). Around, three dolphins. Rev. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer holding reins in l. hand and kentron in outstretched r.; above, triskeles l. Beneath heavy exergual line, ΣYPAKOΣIΩN / AI ligate (?). Ierardi 54. de Nanteuil 379 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 1480.
Lovely old cabinet tone, traces of double striking on... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2118
Syracuse.
Decadrachm or 60 litrae circa 287-278, AV 16 mm, 4.19 g. [ΣΥΡ]ΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ Head of Kore-Persephone l., wearing barley-wreath, earring and beaded necklace; behind, cornucopia. Rev. Prancing biga driven r. by Nike, holding kentron and reins; above, star and below, barley ear. In exergue, [Ε]ΠΙ ΙΚΕΤ[Α]. SNG ANS 779 (these dies). de Luynes 1342 (this obverse die). Buttrey NC 1973, 4-F.
A rare variety. About extremely fine
From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s a... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2119
Syracuse.
Octobol struck under Pyrrhus circa 278-275, AR 19 mm, 5.50 g. Head of Persephone l., wearing grain-ear wreath; in r. field, altar and A. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠYPPOY Athena advancing l., brandishing shield and spear. SNG ANS 828 (this obverse die). Hunterian 3 (this obverse die)
Rare. Old cabinet tone and good very fine
From the collection of a Mentor.
Estimate: 750 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2120
Syracuse.
Decadrachm or 60 litrae circa 217-214, AV 16 mm, 4.25 g. Head of Kore-Persephone l., wearing barley wreath; behind, star. Rev. Fast biga driven l. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; below, E and, in exergue, ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ. Pozzi 653 (this reverse die). Carroccio 78.
Several marks in fields and on edge, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex Glendining sale 13 December 1963, Foreign Amateur, 184. From the collection of a Mentor.
Estimate: 1000 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2121
Syracuse.
24 litrae circa 214-214, AR 30 mm, 20.25 g. Diademed head l.; in r. field, cornucopiae. Rev. BAΣIΛEOΣ – ΙΕΡΩΝYMOY Winged thunderbolt. Jameson 887 (this coin). Holloway 3b (this coin, erroneously illustrated as 3a in the plates). AMB 537 (this coin).
Of the highest rarity, very few specimens known and possibly the only one in private hands.
An issue of tremendous importance and fascination with a delicate portrait of
fine Hellenistic style and a lovely old cabinet tone. Trac... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2122
Syracuse.
12 litrae circa 214-212 under the Democracy, AR 24 mm, 10.18 g. Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet, earring and necklace. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN Artemis as huntress standing l., shooting arrow; quiver on shoulder. In field l., MI; below, hound springing l. SNG Copenhagen 877. Burnett D 12.
Wonderful iridescent tone and good extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 27, 2004, 133. Privately purchased from Mildenberg 1983. From the Athos and Dina Moretti collection.
Estimate: 2500 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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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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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2433
Constans II, September 641 – 15 July 678, with colleagues from 654.
Tremissis, Syracuse circa 655, AV 14 mm, 1.46 g. d N CONTAN – TINЧS P P A/ Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORIA – AVGЧΘ• Cross potent; in r. field, C and in exergue, CONOB. DO 171b. MIB 102. Spahr 90. Sear 1099.
Rare. Virtually as struck and Fdc
From the collection of a Mentor.
Estimate: 500 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1001
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. Greek Coins. Sicily, Syracuse.
Description
Hemidrachm circa 357-354, Æ 25 mm, 14.76 g. ΙΕΥΣ ΕΛ[ΕΥΘΕ]ΡΙΟΣ Laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios r. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚ – ΟΣΙΩΝ Thunderbolt; in r. field, grain.
Reference
Calciati 71
SNG ANS 475
SNG Morcom 724
Condition
Enchanting light green patina and good very fine / about extremely fine
Estimate: 300 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1002
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. Greek Coins. Sicily, Syracuse.
Description
Hemilitra (?) 357-354, Æ 16 mm, 3.37 g. IΕΥΣ ΕΛ[ – Ε]ΥΘΕ[ΡΙΟΣ] Laureate head of Zeus l. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟ –ΣΙ – Ω – Ν Octopus.
Reference
Weber 1657
Calciati 75
SNG Copenhagen 731
SNG Morcom 727
Condition
Condition
A portrait of excellent style and a wonderful dark green patina. Extremely fine
Estimate: 500 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 416
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
L. Staius Murcus. Denarius, mint moving with L. Staius Murcus 42-41, AR 18 mm, 3.20 g. Laureate head of Neptune r., with trident over l. shoulder. Rev. Trophy; before, male figure standing r. holding sword in l. hand and with r., raising kneeling female on l. In exergue, MVRCVS IMP. Babelon Statia 1. Sydenham 1315. Sear Imperators 337. RBW 1782. Crawford 510/1.
Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Struck on an unusua... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 36
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, SIZILIEN, SYRAKUS.
Tetradrachme. 485-479. Quadriga mit Wagenlenker r., darüber Nike, die Pferde bekränzend. Rs: Arethusakopf mit Haarband und Halsschmuck r., von 4 Delphinen umgeben. Boehringer 88E. 17.20g, Schöne Tönung. Hohes Relief. Rs. Stempelriß. RR gutes ss/fast vz
Ex Leu 74, 1998, Los Nr. 93. Die Quellnymphe Arethusa ist das häufigste Motiv auf den Münzen von Syrakus. Sie konnte mit Hilfe der Artemis auf der Flucht vor dem liebestollen Flußgott Alpheios unter dem M... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 37
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, SIZILIEN, SYRAKUS.
Tetradrachme. 485-479. Quadriga mit Wagenlenker r., darüber Nike, die Pferde bekränzend. Rs: Arethusakopf mit Haarband und Halsschmuck r., von 4 Delphinen umgeben. Boehringer - (V145/R211). 17.47g, Schöne, etw. fleckige Tönung. Hohes Relief. R gutes ss/vz-ss
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 38
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, SIZILIEN, SYRAKUS.
Obol? 485-479. Arethusakopf r. Rs: 4-speichiges Rad. Boehringer vgl. 286 ff. 0.36g, ss-vz
Ex Hirsch 267, 2010, Los Nr. 81. Vom Gewicht her eher ein Hemiobol, das Münzbild spricht aber für einen Obol. Die neuere Literatur datiert etwas später. Es könnte sich auch um eine Imitation aus dem Barbaricum handeln, vgl. Boehringer B53 ff.
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 39
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, SIZILIEN, SYRAKUS.
Tetradrachme. 474-ca. 450. Quadriga mit Wagenlenker l., darüber Nike, die Pferde bekränzend. Im Abschnitt Ketos. Rs: Arethusakopf mit geperltem Haarband, Ohr- und Halsschmuck r., von 4 Delphinen umgeben. Boehringer 411. 17.42g, Schöne Tönung. Vs. randl. Prüfhieb. gutes ss
Ex Auctiones 25, 1995, Los Nr. 220. Ex M&M Deutschland 46, 2018, Los Nr. 36. Einige Forscher sehen in dem Ketos ein Zeichen für den Sieg über die etruskische Flotte bei Kyme 474/73, ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 40
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, SIZILIEN, SYRAKUS.
Tetradrachme. 474-ca. 450. Quadriga r. mit Wagenlenker, darüber Nike, die Pferde bekränzend. Im Abschnitt Ketos. Rs: Arethusakopf mit geperltem Haarband, Ohr- und Halsschmuck r., von 4 Delphinen umgeben. Boehringer 483. 17.19g, Schöne Tönung. vz-ss/vz
Einige Forscher sehen in dem Ketos ein Zeichen für den Sieg über die etruskische Flotte bei Kyme 474/73, andere deuten ihn mehr allgemein als ein maritimes Symbol.
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 41
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, SIZILIEN, SYRAKUS.
Unsigniertes Werk des Kimon.Dekadrachme. Ca. 410-400. Quadriga im Galopp l., darüber Nike, den Lenker bekränzend. Im Abschnitt Panhoplie (Panzer, Beinschienen, Schild und Helm), darunter A__A. Rs: _YPAKO_I_N Arethusakopf mit Haarnetz, Ampyx, Ohr- und Halsschmuck l., von 4 Delphinen umgeben. Jongkees 9. Slg. C. Gulbenkian 305. BMC 205 f. Pozzi 612. Dewing 871. Jameson I 820. 40.98g, Sehr hohes Relief. Stellenw. leicht Feiner Schötl-riß. Rs. 2 min. Schrötl... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 42
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, SIZILIEN, SYRAKUS.
Au-Drachme. 317-289. Zeit des Agathokles. Belorbeerter Apollokopf l. Rs: Biga mit Wagenlenker r., darunter Triskeles aus Menschenbeinen.
SNG COP. 745. SNG München 1191. 4.21g, G O L D St
Vorbild waren die berühmten Goldstatere des Philippos II. v. Makedonien, die nach ihm benannten "Philipper".
Estimate: 2000 EUR... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 43
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, SIZILIEN, SYRAKUS.
Tetradrachme. 317-289. Zeit des Agathokles. Arethusakopf mit Schilfkranz, Ohr- und Halsschmuck l., von 3 Delphinen umgeben. Monogramm. Rs: Quadriga mit Wagenlenker l., darüber Trikeles aus Menschenbeinen. Im Abschnitt Monogramm.
SNG COP. vgl. 754. SNG ANS vgl. 633. 17.44g, L. korrodiert. Rs. kl. Punze. Schöne Tönung. fast vz
Monogramm unter dem Arethusakopf nicht sicher lesbar. Als 310 v. Chr. Syrakus von den Karthagern belagert wurde, setzte Agatho... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 44
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, SIZILIEN, SYRAKUS.
Litra. 274-216. Zeit des Hieron II. Behelmter Athenakopf l. Rs: XIII und 3 Wertpunkte. SNG COP. 887 var. SNG ANS 907 var. HGCS 1426 var. 0.80g, Schöne Tönung. RR vz
Erworben bei Edward J. Waddell.
Estimate: 1200 EUR... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 46
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, SIZILIEN, SIKULO-PUNIER
Zyz = Panormos.Tetradrachme. Spätes 4. Jh. v. Chr. Quadriga l., darüber Nike, den Lenker bekränzend. Über den Pferden Stern. Rs: Bekränzter Nymphenkopf mit Ohr- und Halsschmuck r. von 4 Delphinen umgeben.
Jenkins I Taf. 13,72. 16.68g, Hohes Relief. Schöne Tönung. Rs. min. dez. ss-vz
Erworben bei J. Vinchon. Ex NFA XXXI, 1993, Los Nr. 55. Diese Prägungen ahmen zeitgenössische Vorbilder aus Syrakus nach.
Estimate: 3600 EUR... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 97
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, GRIECHISCHES MUTTERLAND, THESSALIEN, LARISSA.
Didrachme. 356-342. Kopf der Nymphe Larissa mit Ampyx, Ohr- und Halsschmuck in 3/4-Ansicht l. Rs: Gezäumtes Pferd geht r.
BCD Coll. II 307 f. 11.85g, Hohes Relief. Min. korrodiert. Min. Kratzer. R vz
Aus einer europäischen Sammlung, erworben 1995. Deutlich ist zu erkennen, daß der Stempelschneider von Schöpfungen seines berühmten Kollegen Kimon aus Syrakus inspiriert wurde. Das Rs.-Bild verweist auf die in der antiken Welt b... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 2
GRÈCE ANTIQUE - GREEK
Sicile, Syracuse, Denys l'Ancien (406-367 av. J.-C.). Décadrachme, coins d'Évainètes (non signés) ND (400-390 av. J.-C.), Syracuse. NGC XF 5/5 2/5 Fine style edge bend scuffs (6642257-001).
Av. Quadrige galopant à gauche, conduit par un aurige tenant les rênes et le kentron ; au-dessus, Niké volant à droite, le couronnant. À l'exergue, équipements militaires et [ΑΘΛΑ].
Rv. ΣΥ-ΡΑ-Κ-Ο-ΣΙΩΝ. Tête d'Aréthuse (Koré-Perséphone) à gauche, couronnée d'épis, avec boucles d'oreill... | 3 May 2024 | Upcoming
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 3
GRÈCE ANTIQUE - GREEK
Sicile, Syracuse, Agathoclès (317-289 av. J.-C.). Statère d'or (double décadrachme ou 80 litrae) ND (c.295 avant J.-C.), Syracuse. NGC Ch XF 5/5 3/5 Fine Style (6639738-010).
Av. Tête d'Athéna casquée à droite.
Rv. ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛEΟ[Σ]. Un foudre ailé ; en haut, un monogramme.
SNG ANS 702 - BMC 417 ; Or - 5,68 g - 16,5 mm - 2 h
Provient de la collection de la comtesse de Béhague, vente Jean Vinchon numismatique, 14 avril 1984, n° 63 et antérieurement collection de Sir E... | 3 May 2024 | Upcoming
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 4
GRÈCE ANTIQUE - GREEK
Sicile, Syracuse, Agathoclès (317-289 av. J.-C.). Tétradrachme ND (317-310 av. J.-C.), Syracuse.
Av. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Quadrige à gauche conduit par un aurige tenant le kentron et les rênes ; au-dessus, un triskèle et à l'exergue monogramme AI.
Rv. NI. Tête d'Aréthuse à gauche avec collier et boucle d'oreille, entourée de trois dauphins.
Jameson 861 - SNG Cop.753-754 ; Argent - 16,58 g - 25,5 mm - 10 h
Quelques ébréchures et traces de corrosion, à peine grattées, sur la tranch... | 3 May 2024 | Upcoming
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 5
GRÈCE ANTIQUE - GREEK
Sicile, Syracuse, Agathoclès (317-289 av. J.-C.). Tétradrachme ND (317-310 av. J.-C.), Syracuse.
Av. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Quadrige à gauche conduit par un aurige tenant le kentron et les rênes ; au-dessus, un triskèle et à l'exergue monogramme AI.
Rv. ΦI. Tête d'Aréthuse à gauche avec collier et boucle d'oreille, entourée de trois dauphins.
Lerardi 68 - SNG ANS 640 - De Hirsch 662 - McClean 2817 ; Argent - 17,23 g - 25,5 mm - 10 h
Provient de chez Jean Vinchon Numismatique, 22 no... | 3 May 2024 | Upcoming
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