| Auction Date | Price Realized | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 154
JUDAEA, Bar Kokhba Revolt. 132-135 CE. Sela or Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 14.56 g, 1 h), Year 1 = 132/3. 'Jerusalem' (in Hebrew) Tetrastyle façade of the Temple of Jerusalem with fluted columns; within, the Ark of the Covenant in chest form with semicircular lid and short legs. Rev. 'Year 1 of the redemption of Jerusalem' (in Hebrew) Lulav with three projecting tips; to left, etrog. Bromberg 79. (same obverse die). Hendin 6402. Meshorer 218 (same obverse die). Mildenberg 4 (O1/R4). Shoshana I... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 39
BRUTTIUM, Kaulonia. Circa 525-500 BC. AR Nomos (31mm, 7.91 g, 12h). Apollo advancing right, holding branch aloft in right hand, left arm extended, upon which a small daimon, holding branch in each hand, runs right; KAVΛ to left; to right, stag standing right, head reverted; dot-and-cable border / Incuse of obverse, but daimon in outline and no ethnic; radiate border. Noe, Caulonia, Group A, 14; Gorini 3; HN Italy 2035; SNG ANS 147 (same obv. die); McClean 1591 (same dies). Wonderful deep old c... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25151
Ancients
JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR zuz (18mm, 3.29 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF★ 3/5 - 5/5, overstruck. Undated issue of Year 3 (AD 134/5). Simon (Paleo-Hebrew), name within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / For the Freedom of Jerusalem (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted oenochoe, handle on left; upright willow branch to right. Mildenberg 104.7 (this coin listed). GBC 6, 6449. Beautiful cabinet toning and intriguing political overstrike... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 549
Commodus. AE 33 medallion; Commodus; 177-192 AD, Rome, 183 AD, Medallion, 48.00g. Gnecchi-148 (5 spec.); C-858 (300 Fr). Obv: M AVREL COMMODVS - ANTONINVS AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r., seen from front. Rx: [T]R P VIII IMP V / [COS IIII P P] in two lines in exergue, Roma seated r. holding scepter and Victory, facing Pax seated l. holding branch and cornucopia; behind and above Pax's legs, togate Commodus sacrificing l. from patera over tripod altar; above the altar, two musicians, on... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 270
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Q. Pomponius Musa. Denarius 66, AR 18 mm, 4.30 g. Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, two flutes in saltire. Rev. Q·POMPONI – MVSA Eutherpes standing r., resting l. elbow on column and holding two flutes in r. hand. Babelon Pomponia 13. Sydenham 815. RBW –. Crawford 410/5.
Lovely iridescent tone. Insignificant area of weakness on reverse,
otherwise good extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 40, 2007, 482.
Estimate: 1000 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 679
Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.27 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 208. Laureate head right / VOTA SVSCEPT A XX, Septimius standing right, holding patera over lighted tripod; Caracalla (or attendant) standing left, holding rod; in center background, flute-player standing facing. RIC IV 309; RSC 794. Slightly granular surfaces, a few faint hairlines. VF.
From the Weise Collection, purchased from "Zagorski", 2001.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 1 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 82
Arkadia. Arcadian League, Megalopolis circa 330-275 BC.
Triobol-Hemidrachm AR
15 mm, 2,40 g
Laureate head of Zeus left / Pan seated left on rock, holding lagobolon and raising hand; APK monogram to left, Δ to right, syrinx below.
Very Fine
BCD Peloponnesos (Megalopolis) 1530; HGC 5, 929.
In Greek mythology, Pan is the god of the wild, shepherds, and flocks, often associated with nature, rustic music, and the countryside. He is depicted as a satyr, with the upper body of a human and the h... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 279
IONIA. Erythrai. Circa 480-450 BC. Hemiobol (Silver, 6 mm, 0.30 g). Rosette with central dot (a fluted omphalos phiale?). Rev. Eight-rayed star within incuse square. CsP II, 822. Klein 387. Kraay, Colophon 96, 102. Well-centered. Good very fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 50 CHF | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 519
Phrygia, Apameia Æ 18mm. Pseudo-autonomous issue, circa AD 180-250. ΔHMOC, draped bust of Demos to right / ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ, Marsyas advancing to right, playing double flute. SNG Copenhagen 200; CNG 409, 418. 3.37g, 18mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine. Rare.
Estimate: 50 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | 40 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 559, Lot 367
JUDAEA, Caesarea Panias. Marcus Aurelius. 161-180 CE. Æ (25mm, 13.53 g, 11h). Dated CY 172 (169 CE). Laureate bust right, draped shoulders / Pan, nude, standing facing, head right, playing flute; to right, tree trunk with syrinx hung on its lower section and pedum at foot of tree; PO-B (date) across field. Meshorer, Panias 6; RPC IV.3 Online 6308; Rosenberger 11 var. (bust type); Sofaer 5. Earthen brown patina. Near VF.
Ex William Rosenblum 43B (14 November 2013), lot 85.
Estimate: 100 US... | 3 Apr 2024 | 90 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 559, Lot 505
Domitian. AD 81-96. Æ As (28mm, 11.57 g, 6h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue. Rome mint. Struck 14 September-31 December AD 88. Laureate head left / Domitian standing left, sacrificing over altar; to left, lyre and flute players standing right; hexastyle temple in background. RIC II.1 624; cf. Elkins, Monuments Figure 99 (for rev. type). Light brown surfaces, deposits. Good Fine. Rare with head left.
Ex P. J. H. D. Collection (Chaponnière & Firmenich SA 13, 16 May 2021), lot 304.
E... | 3 Apr 2024 | 850 USD | |
Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 43, Lot 114
ROMAN REPUBLICAN. Q. Pomponius Musa. 56 B.C. AR denarius. 3.66 gm. 16.5 mm. Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right; two crossed tibiae (flutes) behind / Euterpe, the Muse of Music and Lyric Poetry, standing right, leaning head on hand and holding two tibiae. Crawford 410/5. Sydenham 815. RSC Pomponia 13. RBW 1487. Very Fine; deep cabinet tone with iridescence. Fine style.
Purchased from David Sear.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 20 Mar 2024 | 700 USD | |
Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions - Auction 279, Lot 136
Domitian (81-96), As, Rome, AD 88; Æ (g 10,92; mm 28); IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER P P, laureate head r., Rv. COS XIIII - LVD SAEC FEC, Domitian standing l., sacrificing over altar; on l. flute player and lyre player standing r.; hexastyle templefront in background; in ex. S C. RIC II 623. Riverine patina; good very fine / about extremely fine.
Starting price: 140 EUR... | 12 Mar 2024 | 1,200 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 557, Lot 380
Domitian. AD 81-96. Æ As (28mm, 10.65 g, 6h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue. Rome mint. Struck 14 September-31 December AD 88. Laureate head right / Domitian standing left, sacrificing over altar; to left, lyre and flute players standing right; hexastyle temple in background. RIC II.1 623. Green patina with touches of red, some roughness. VF.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 506 (15 December 2021), lot 360; LJH Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction... | 6 Mar 2024 | 275 USD | |
cgb.fr - Live Auction March 2024, Lot 122
SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS
Type : Aureus
Date : 202-210
Mint name / Town : Rome
Metal : gold
Diameter : 21 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 7,44 g.
Rarity : R2
Officine : 2e
Obverse legend : SEVERVS PIVS AVG
Obverse description : Tête laurée de Septime Sévère à droite (O*)
Obverse translation : "Severus Pius Augustus" (Sévère Pieux Auguste)
Reverse legend : VOTA SVSCEPTA XX
Reverse description : Septime Sévère, voilé, debout à droite, sacrifiant avec une patère au-dessus d'un autel, fac... | 5 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 90
Ionia. Phokaia circa 387-326 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
10 mm, 2,59 g
Head of Pan left, wearing ivy wreath; below, small seal left / Quadripartite incuse square.
Extremely Fine
Bodenstedt 97.
From a southern German private collection; Ex Lanz Auction 162, Lot 127.
In Greek mythology, Pan is a rustic god of the wild, nature, and shepherds. He is often depicted as having the legs, horns, and beard of a goat, with a human upper body. Pan is associated with fertility, music, and the unta... | 25 Feb 2024 | 950 EUR | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2774
Areobindos, eparchos (?), 6th century. Seal (Lead, 17 mm, 6.66 g). Three animal bodies sharing a single head. Rev. Large block monogram of APEOBINΔOV EΠAPXOV (?). Unpublished in the standard references. An intriguing early Byzantine seal with very unusual iconography. Very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
This seal apparently shows three animal bodies sharing a single, central head. Strikingly similar imagery appears on a coin type of Caesarea Paneas, showing three goat... | 24 Feb 2024 | 50 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2775
Areobindos, eparchos (?), 6th century. Seal (Lead, 16 mm, 6.32 g, 12 h). Three animal bodies sharing a single head. Rev. Large block monogram of APEOBINΔOV EΠAPXOV (?). Unpublished in the standard references. An intriguing early Byzantine seal with very unusual iconography. Very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
This seal apparently shows three animal bodies sharing a single, central head. Strikingly similar imagery appears on a coin type of Caesarea Paneas, showing thre... | 24 Feb 2024 | 50 CHF | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 117, Lot 281
Phrygia, Apameia Æ 17mm. Circa 2nd-1st century BC. Laureate male head (Augustus?) to right / AΠAMEΩN between two flutes; all within oak wreath. RPC I 3124 (tentatively listed as Augustus); SNG Copenhagen 206 (listed as Augustus); SNG von Aulock 3485 (same); Leu Web-12, 468 (hammer: 320 CHF). 4.92g, 17mm, 4h.
Very Fine. Very Rare; only 15 examples listed on RPC online.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 95, 13 April 2022, lot 268.
Although RPC includes this very rare type in its catalogue, it ... | 22 Feb 2024 | 75 GBP | |
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 226, Lot 328
Boeotia, Thebes. Stater; Boeotia, Thebes; 395-387 BC, Stater, 12.17g. BCD-8. Obv: Boeotian shield Rx: Amphora, fully fluted; above, bow, string upward; BO-IΩ across central field; all within concave circle. Ex CNG 84, May 2010, lot 364.Light porosity on shield. VF
Estimate: 800 USD... | 13 Feb 2024 | Unsold | |
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 226, Lot 573
Domitian. 40-as; Domitian; 81-96 AD, Rome, 88-9 AD, As, 10.35g. RIC-623 (C2), BM-434, Paris-471, C-85 (8 Fr.). Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII CENS PER P P Head laureate r. Rx: COS XIIII - LVD SAEC FEC on l. and r., S C in exergue, Emperor accompanied by a lyre player and a flute player sacrificing at altar in front of six-columned temple; legs of flute player obscured by altar. There seem to be two main variants of this type, not distinguished in RIC, one with the flute player to t... | 13 Feb 2024 | Unsold | |
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles - Auction 137, Lot 1237
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.31 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom; pairs of dots between each section of wreath. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with handle on left; no willow branch. Hendin 6454; Mildenberg 135 (O19/R95); TJC 283. Light greyish-violet tone. Partial legend of Trajan visible on t... | 29 Jan 2024 | 1,150 USD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 116, Lot 222
Phrygia, Apameia Ӕ 21mm. Circa 100-50 BC. Attalos, son of Bianor, magistrate. Turreted head of Artemis-Tyche to right, bow and quiver over shoulder / Marsyas walking to right, playing aulos (double flute); ΑΠΑΜΕΩN in right field, ΑΤΤΑΛΟΥ ΒΙΑΝΟΡΟΣ in two lines in left field. SNG Copenhagen 192; HGC 7, 674. 5.43g, 21mm, 1h.
Very Fine.
Estimate: 50 GBP... | 18 Jan 2024 | 60 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII Online Sessions, Lot 6230
Geta. AD 209-211. Æ Sestertius (31.5mm, 23.54 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 210. Laureate head right / Caracalla and Geta, each togate, standing vis-à-vis, each sacrificing over altar; flute player and sacrificial bull behind altar. RIC IV 156b; Banti 39. Brown surfaces, roughness, smoothed, edge hammered to close flan crack. Good Fine.
From the Lionel Tenby Collection.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 17 Jan 2024 | 150 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 24
BRUTTIUM, Kaulonia. Circa 525-500 BC. AR Nomos (30mm, 8.13 g, 12h). Apollo advancing right, holding branch aloft in right hand, left arm extended, upon which a small daimon, holding branch in each hand, runs right; KAVΛ to left; to right, stag standing right, head reverted; dot-and-cable border / Incuse of obverse, but daimon in outline and no ethnic; radiate border. Noe, Caulonia, Group A, 2p (this coin); Gorini 3; HN Italy 2035; SNG ANS 141 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 571–2 (same dies); Bement 26... | 9 Jan 2024 | 27,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 25
BRUTTIUM, Kaulonia. Circa 525-500 BC. AR Nomos (30.5mm, 7.93 g, 12h). Apollo advancing right, holding branch aloft in right hand, left arm extended, upon which a small daimon, holding branch in each hand, runs right; KAVΛ to left; to right, stag standing right, head reverted; dot-and-cable border / Incuse of obverse, but daimon in outline and no ethnic; radiate border. Noe, Caulonia, Group A, 10 (same dies); Gorini 3; HN Italy 2035; SNG ANS 146 (same dies); Boston MFA 172 = Warren 138 (same di... | 9 Jan 2024 | 13,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 351
JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Zuz – Denarius (18mm, 3.21 g, 1h). Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). "Shim'on" in Hebrew irregularly distributed in two lines within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds / Fluted jug and branch; "for the freedom of Jerusalem" in Hebrew around. Mildenberg 134 (O19/R94); Meshorer 283 (same dies as illustration); Hendin 6454; Bromberg 503 (same dies); Shoshana II 20240 (same dies); Sofaer 118–9; Spaer –. In NGC encapsulation 632738... | 9 Jan 2024 | 3,250 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 553, Lot 537
Geta. AD 209-211. Æ Sestertius (31.5mm, 22.45 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 209-210. Laureate bust right, slight drapery / Caracalla and Geta standing right and left, vis-à-vis, sacrificing over lighted tripod; at its base, a killed bull; in center, flute player standing facing, playing a double tibia. RIC IV 156a; Banti 41. Rough brown surfaces, a few scratches, flan crack. VF.
From the Toliver Besson Collection. Ex Heritage 3046 (14 April 2016), lot 31307.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 3 Jan 2024 | 140 USD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 115, Lot 288
Phrygia, Apameia AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm. Apollonios, magistrate. Circa 88-67 BC. Serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath / Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; AΠOΛΛΩ-NIOY in two lines above, [Π]A to left, two flutes to right. Kleiner, Late Issue XVI; SNG Copenhagen 150. 12.44g, 25mm, 12h.
Very Fine; worn obv, die.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 60, 1 August 2019, lot 272.
Estimate: 40 GBP... | 21 Dec 2023 | 40 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 115, Lot 289
Phrygia, Apameia Ӕ 15mm. Circa 88-40 BC. Sokratos, magistrate. Turreted head of Artemis-Tyche to right / Marsyas walking to right, playing aulos (double flute); ΑΠΑΜΕ in right field, ΣΩKPATOY in two lines in left field. BMC -; HGC 7, 674. 2.68g, 15mm, 1h.
Very Fine. Very rare with this magistrate.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 102, 3 November 2022, lot 355;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 82, 15 April 2021, lot 546.
Estimate: 30 GBP... | 21 Dec 2023 | 18 GBP | |
Nomos AG - obolos 30, Lot 625
L. Marcius Censorinus, 82 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.5 mm, 3.63 g, 8 h), Rome. Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. [L ·] CENSOR Marsyas advancing left, extending right arm and holding wineskin in his left hand over his left shoulder; behind, column bearing statue on top. Babelon, (Marcia) 24. Crawford 363/1d. Sydenham 737. Lightly toned. Good very fine.
Ex Obolos 16, 11 October 2020, 1087.
Marsyas was a Phrygian satyr connected to the worship of Dionysos via his flute playing: he was one of ... | 17 Dec 2023 | 75 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2231
MYSIA. Germe. Pseudo-autonomous issue. 1/4 Assarion (Bronze, 13 mm, 2.06 g, 11 h), time of the Severans, circa 193-217. Horned head of Pan to right. Rev. ΓΕΡΜΗΝ Syrinx. Ehling 402. SNG Copenhagen 128. Extremely rare, apparently the fourth known example. A lovely coin with a beautiful rendering of the syrinx. Minor smoothing, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
According to the legend, Pan fell in love with the nymph Syrinx and wanted to take her as his wif... | 9 Dec 2023 | 110 CHF | |
Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 2, Lot 101
PHRYGIA, Apameia. Circa 88-67 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25.86 mm, 12.23 g). Cistophoric type. Cista mystica with serpent; all within ivy wreath. Rev. Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; MIΘPA-MYΩNI above, AΠA to left, double flute to right. Kleiner, Late, Series XX. HGC 7, 659. Very Fine.
From a European collection formed prior to 2005.
Starting price: 100 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 140 CHF | |
Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A. - Auction 157, Lot 324
GETA Auguste (209-212), AE sesterce, 210, Rome. D/ IMP CAES P SEPT GETA PIVS AVG T. l. à d. R/ PONTIF TR P II COS II/ SC Caracalla et Géta voilés, en toge, sacrifiant sur un trépied allumé. A l'arrière-plan, joueuse de flûte de f. BMC 402, 216; RIC 156b. 19,71 g. Très rare. Patine brun-vert.
Beau
Fine
Estimate: 75 EUR... | 8 Dec 2023 | 70 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 551, Lot 422
Domitian. AD 81-96. Æ As (28mm, 11.40 g, 6h). Ludi Saeculares (Secular Games) issue. Rome mint. Struck 14 September-31 December AD 88. Laureate head right / Domitian standing left, sacrificing over altar; to left, lyre and flute players standing right; hexastyle temple in background. RIC II.1 623. Green and red-brown patina, area of smoothing on obverse, minor deposits. VF.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 29 Nov 2023 | 350 USD | |
Oslo Myntgalleri AS - Auction 37, Lot 1686
Q. Pomponius Musa. 66 or 56 BC. AR denarius (3,65 g). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right; two crossed flutes to left / Euterpe, the Muse of music and lyric poetry, standing right, leaning head on hand and holding two flutes. Slightly crystallized. Banker's marks on both sides and a few scratches in obverse field. Attractively toned., Crawford 410/5, RSC Pomponia 13, Grade: 1+, Ex Dr. Axel Wahlstedt Collection
Starting price: 1000 NOK... | 25 Nov 2023 | 1,100 NOK | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 396, Lot 1046
ASIA. PHRYGIA.
AR, Cistophoric tetradrachm, 57/56 BC, APAMEIA, P. Cornelius P. f. Lentulus Spinther Imperator and the local magistrate Myiskos, 27 mm, 12.33 g. Cista Mystica within ivy wreath with corymbas//P ? LENTVLVS - P F / IMPERATOR/AΠA / ΜARΙΣΚΟAR, two serpents standing by decorated bow case, double flute (Aulos) right. BMC 27; Metcalf 417 ff.; Stumpf 74.
Extremely rare. Insignificant scratch on the obverse, extremely fine
Ex private Swiss collection, Roma Numismatics E-Sale 59, L... | 13 Nov 2023 | 900 EUR | |
