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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 7
CAMPANIA. Neapolis. Circa 300-275 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 19 mm, 7.43 g, 1 h), Charileos, magistrate. Diademed head of a nymph to right, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, astragalos; below, in tiny letters, ΧΑΡΙΛΕΩ. Rev. NEΟΠΟΛITΩN Man-headed bull walking right, head facing; above, Nike flying right to crown the bull; below, K. HN Italy 579. Sambon 469c. SNG ANS 359 (same dies). SNG Ashmolean 112 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 423. SNG Paris 796 (same dies). A beau... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 11
LUCANIA. Sybaris. Circa 550-510 BC. 1/3 Stater or Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 2.57 g, 12 h). VM Bull standing left on dotted ground line, his head turned back to right; all within border of dots. Rev. Bull standing right on dotted ground line, his head turned back to left; all within border of dots; all incuse. Gorini 4. HN Italy 1736. SNG ANS 849. SNG Lockett 460. Rare and with beautiful iridescent toning. Struck on a slightly ragged flan and with minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.
Ex Leu ... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 12
LUCANIA. Thourioi. Circa 350-300 BC. AE (Bronze, 31 mm, 30.94 g, 8 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing helmet adorned, on the bowl, with Skylla hurling a stone, and on the neck guard, with a griffin springing right. Rev. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ Bull butting right; in exergue, MY above kerykeion. HN Italy 1917. SNG ANS 1183. SNG Copenhagen 1500. An unusually attractive example of this rare large bronze issue. Minor smoothing, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Astarte 11, 12 December 2002, 105 and Sternberg XII, 18 ... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 21
SICILY. Gela. Circa 490/85-480/75 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 23 mm, 8.84 g, 8 h). Nude bearded warrior riding horse to right, brandishing spear with his right hand and holding reins in his left. Rev. ΣAΛƎϽ Forepart of the river-god Gelas, in the form of a man-headed bull, to right; all within shallow round incuse. BMC 16 (same reverse die). BMFA 243. Hunterian 9 (same dies). Jenkins, Gela, 44.2 (this coin, O13'/R19). SNG ANS 7 (same dies). Beautifully toned and with a wonderful reverse. The obverse... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 22
SICILY. Gela. Circa 450-440 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 16.78 g, 6 h). Charioteer, holding reins with both hands and kentron in his right, driving slow quadriga to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses; in exergue, palmette with tendrils. Rev. CΕΛΑ[Σ] Forepart of the river-god Gelas, in the form of a man-headed bull, to right. Boston MFA 247 (same dies). Gulbenkian 198 (same dies). Jenkins, Gela, 357.23 (this coin, O69/R142). McClean 2255 (same dies). Morgan 112 (this coin). ... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 25
SICILY. Selinos. Circa 455-440 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 21 mm, 8.92 g, 2 h). Σ-E-ΛI-[N-ON]T-IOΣ Herakles standing right, holding club overhead in his right hand, preparing to strike the Cretan Bull, leaping right, which he holds by the horn with his left. Rev. HY-ΨAΣ The river god Hypsas standing front, head to left, holding olive branch in his left hand and phiale in his right, from which he pours libation over a serpent-entwined altar decorated with a laurel branch to left; to right, heron walk... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 43
MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 480-470 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 17.41 g). Lion to right, attacking a bull collapsing to left with head raised; above, pellet-in-annulet; in exergue, stylized akanthos flower. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square with granulated recesses. AMNG III, 2, -. Boston MFA 519. Desneux -, cf. 62-64 (unlisted dies). HGC 3.1, 383. Sharply struck and very attractive, a wonderful and lightly toned example of beautiful late archaic style. Very light doubling on the obverse and s... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 44
MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 470-460 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 17.15 g). Lion right, attacking a bull collapsing to left with head raised to right; in exergue, stylized akanthos flower. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square with raised recesses. Desneux -. HGC 3.1, -. SNG ANS -. SNG Lockett -. Extremely rare and beautifully toned. An attractive and bold piece of particularly vigorous intermediate style. Some scratches and minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.
From an American collection and ... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 45
MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 460-450 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 17.21 g, 12 h). Lion right, attacking a bull collapsing to left with upraised head; above, ivy leaf; in exergue, stylized akanthos flower. Rev. AKA-N-ΘIO-N Raised quadripartite square surrounded by inscription; all within shallow incuse square. AMNG III, 2, -, cf. 20 (without akanthos flower). Desneux -, cf. 93-4 (unlisted dies). SNG ANS -. An extremely rare variety. Small flan fault on the obverse and with tiny marks, otherwise,... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 46
MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 440-430 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 17.22 g, 4 h). Lion right, attacking a bull collapsing to left with head lowered; in exergue, tunny swimming to left. Rev. AKA-N-ΘIO-N Raised quadripartite square surrounded by inscription; all within shallow incuse square. AMNG III, 2, -. Berk 219 (2022), 105 (same dies). Desneux - (-/R87). SNG ANS -. Fresh and attractive, with a vigorous lion. Tiny marks and with very light doubling on the obverse, otherwise, good extremely fi... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 47
MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 440-430 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 17.28 g, 7 h). Lion right, attacking a bull collapsing to left with head raised; in exergue, tunny swimming to left. Rev. AKA-N-ΘIO-N Raised quadripartite square surrounded by inscription; all within shallow incuse square. AMNG III, 2, -. Desneux - (-/R98). HGC 3.1, 385. Roma XXI (2021), 112 (same dies). SNG ANS -. A beautiful piece, perfectly centered and of fine classical style. Good extremely fine.
From a European collection... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 48
MACEDON. Akanthos. Circa 440-430 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 17.23 g, 11 h). Lion right, attacking a bull collapsing to left with upraised head; in exergue, tunny swimming to left. Rev. AKA-N-ΘIO-N Raised quadripartite square surrounded by inscription; all within shallow incuse square. AMNG III, 2, -. Desneux -, cf. 95-102 (unlisted dies). SNG ANS -. Boldly struck and fresh, an exceptional example. Good extremely fine.
Ex Leu 5, 27 October 2019, 48 and previously from a European collecti... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 150
PHOENICIA. Tripolis. Late 2nd to early 1st century BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 15.01 g, 12 h), Aradian standard, CY 32. Jugate laureate and draped busts of the Dioskouroi to right, stars above. Rev. ΤΡΙΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ / ΤΗΣ ΙΕΡΑΣ KΑΙ - ΑΥΤΟΝΟΜΟΥ / ΘE // BΛ Tyche, turreted and draped, standing front, head to left, holding tiller in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left; all within laurel wreath. BMC 7 (same obverse die). Callataÿ, Tripolis, D8/R1, c (this coin). Extremely rare and in exception... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 163
KYRENAICA. Kyrene. Circa 525-480 BC. Drachm (Silver, 13 mm, 4.21 g), Attic standard. Head of a river-god, as a man-headed bull, to left; behind to right, silphion fruit. Rev. Star-like floral pattern within incuse square punch. BMC 19. BMFA 1302. SNG Copenhagen -. Very rare. A charming piece with an exceptionally fine style river-god. Minor deposits and with a die break on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.
Estimate: 1500 CHF... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 28
LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 330-290 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 7.92 g, 4h). Head of Demeter facing slightly right, wearing grain ear wreath, triple-pendant earrings, and necklace; tiny AΠ to lower right / Barley ear with leaf to right; META upward to left, facing bull's head above leaf, AΘA below. Johnston Class C, 2.2 (same dies); HN Italy 1584; SNG ANS 463–4 (same dies); SNG Fitzwilliam 503 (same dies); SNG München 992 (same dies); Dewing 388 (same dies). Attractive even gray tone with light golden... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 33
LUCANIA, Sybaris. Circa 550-510 BC. AR Nomos (27mm, 7.13 g, 12h). Bull standing left, head right / Incuse bull standing right, head left. S&S Class B, pl. XLVIII, 4–8; Gorini 2; HN Italy 1729. Deep iridescent tone, minor roughness on obverse, old edge chip and small mark on edge. VF.
From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Baldwin's, March 2017.
Estimate: 1500 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 160
THESSALY, Krannon. Circa 462/1-460 BC. AR Hemiobol (9.5mm, 0.38 g, 11h). Hoof of bull; trident horizontally left in background / Head and neck of bridled horse left within incuse square. Liampi, Corpus, Group II.I.H, – (unlisted dies); BCD Thessaly II 114.3; HGC 4, 379. Minor deposits, slight roughness. Good VF. Good metal for issue. Exceptional.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 286
CILICIA, Tarsos. Mazaios. Satrap of Cilicia, 361/0-334 BC. AR Stater (22mm, 11.00 g, 11h). Baal of Tarsos seated left, head and torso facing, holding eagle, grain ear, grape bunch and lotus-tipped scepter; N (in Aramaic) to lower left / Lion attacking bull left. Casabonne Series 2, Group C; SNG BN –; SNG Levante 100. Attractive iridescent tone, underlying luster, a few die breaks on obverse, minor flan flaw on reverse. EF.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 287
CILICIA, Tarsos. Mazaios. Satrap of Cilicia, 361/0-334 BC. AR Stater (24mm, 10.76 g, 7h). Baal of Tarsos seated left, head and torso facing, holding eagle, grain ear, grape bunch and lotus-tipped scepter; TN (in Aramaic) to left, M (in Aramaic) below throne / Lion attacking bull left; monogram below. Casabonne Series 2, Group C; SNG BN –; SNG Levante 106. Lightly toned, slightly off center. EF.
From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Calgary Coin Gallery, August 2015.
Estimate: 1000... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 296
CYPRUS, Paphos. Pny[tos?]. Early 5th cenutry BC. AR Stater (21mm, 10.66 g, 1h). Bull standing left / Head of eagle left; palmette to upper left, spiral decoration below; all in linear square within incuse square. Zapiti & Michaelidou 1; Tziambazis 75. Toned, rough and granular surfaces, cleaning marks, struck with worn obverse die. Near VF. Very rare.
Estimate: 750 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 307
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. Second satrapy and kingship, 312-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 16.99 g, 7h). Susa mint. Struck circa 300-295 BC. Head of hero (Alexander or Seleukos?) right, wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with the ear and horns of a bull / Nike standing right, holding in both hands a wreath that she places on trophy to right; AP to lower left, ΠA monogram in lower middle field. SC 173.15; ESMS Tr.106 var. (A63/P1); Marest-Caffey Group 1.11, 178–9 (A25... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 308
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. Second satrapy and kingship, 312-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 16.98 g, 8h). Uncertain mint in Persis. Struck circa 295-281 BC. Head of hero (Alexander or Seleukos?) right, wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with the ear and horns of a bull / Nike standing right, holding in both hands a wreath that she places on trophy to right; H to lower left, DW(?) (in Aramaic) in lower middle field. SC 195; HGC 9, 21 (same dies as illustration). Lightl... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 356
PERSIA, Alexandrine Empire. Mazaios. Satrap of Babylon, circa 331-328 BC. AV Double Daric (20mm, 17.09 g, 3h). Baal seated left, head and torso facing, holding scepter in right hand, grain ear and grape bunch on vine in left, upon which an eagle, wings folded, stands right / Lion left, grasping the back of a bull collapsing left, biting into its neck; all in linear square. F. Holt & O. Bopearachchi, The Alexander Medallion (2011), note 106; ibid. figs. 51–2 var. = Miho Museum, Treasures of Anc... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 423
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vasudeva I. Circa AD 190-230. AV Dinar (22mm, 8.01 g, 12h). Subsidiary mint in Gandhara (Peshawar?). Middle phase. Vasudeva, nimbate, helmeted, and diademed, standing facing, head left, holding trident, sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left / Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem in extended right hand and trident in left; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; tamgha to upper left. MK 532 ([Vasudeva II] unlisted dies); ANS Kushan –; Donum Bu... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 431
KUSHANO-SASANIANS. temp. Pērōz (Fīrūz) I – II. Circa AD 255-310. AV Dinar (28mm, 8.05 g, 12h). Imitating Kushan king Vasudeva I. Uncertain mint in Baktria. Early series. Vasudeva standing left, flames on shoulder, holding trident, sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left; symbol to left of filleted trident; swastika between legs; triple pellets below arm; tamgha to right / Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem and trident with O on shaft; behind, the bul... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 490
PHOENICIA, Aradus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.59 g, 11h). Struck AD 215-217. AYT K MAY ANΩTNEINOC, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, bull's head right. Prieur 1238 var. (obv. legend); Triton XXVII, lot 5501. Lustrous, minor marks, areas of peripheral weakness. Near EF. Extremely rare variety.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 821
Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.19 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 202. Laureate head right / Ship with mast and sail in center of circus; above, four quadrigae driven left; below, ostrich, lion, zebra, bear and stag right, bull butting left, bear right, head left. RIC 274; RSC 253. Light toning. VF.
From the Weise Collection. Ex Triton V (15 January 2002), lot 2018.
After the victory over the Parthians, seven-day games were held in the Circus Maximus. A ship was set up i... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24016
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MOESIA. Viminacium. Gordian III (AD 238-244). AE (29mm, 19.26 gm, 1h). NGC VF 4/5 - 3/5. Regnal Year 4 (AD 242/3). IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FELIX AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right seen from behind / P M S COL VIM, Moesia (or Dacia) standing facing, head left, bull standing right (on left), lion standing left on right; AN IIII in exergue. RPC VII.2, 26.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 232206 (9 February 2022), lot 62204.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24018
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THRACE. Deultum. Julia Mamaea (AD 222-235). AE (19mm, 7h). NGC VF. IVLIA MA-MAEA AVG, diademed and draped bust right / C F / P D, head and neck of bull left. RPC VI 786 Online temporary.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24021
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THRACE. Hadrianopolis. Gordian III (AD 238-244). AE (31mm, 13.84gm, 8h). NGC Fine 5/5 - 2/5. ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ-ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΥΓ, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right, seen from front / ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ, Heracles standing facing, head right, nude except for lion skin draped over left arm, with right hand grabbing horn of Cretan bull, standing right behind, with two forelegs off ground. RPC VII.2, 665.
From James Lomiento, Jr. Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Elect... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24023
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THRACE. Philippopolis. Caracalla (AD 198-217). AE (18mm, 4.90 gm, 10h). NGC Choice VF. •Μ•ΑΥ•ΚΑ-ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝ, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right, seen from behind / ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩ/Ν, bull advancing right, left forehoof raised. Varbanov, GIC 1537. BMC -. SNG Copenhagen -. Rare.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 232115 (14 April 2021), lot 63153; Private collection from southern Germany (Gorny & Mosch, Online Auction 271, 29 May 2020), lot 339; Numismatik Lanz, Auction ... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24029
Ancients
TROAS. Alexandria. Valerian I (AD 253-260). AE (20mm, 5.09 gm, 11h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5. IMP LICI VALERIAN, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Valerian I right, seen from behind / CO-AVG-TRO, eagle flying right clutching bull's head right. RPC X Online unassigned 63963.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61379, Lot 24122
Ancients
PHOENICIA. Aradus. Caracalla (AD 198-217). BI tetradrachm (27mm, 13.16 gm, 5h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, scratches. AYT K M AY-ANTΩNЄINOC, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right, seen from behind / ΔHMAPX ЄΞ Y-ΠATOCTO-Δ, eagle standing facing, head right, wreath in beak, tail right, wings spread; head of bull right between legs. Prieur -, cf. 1238-1239 (obverse legend).
From the James Lomiento, Jr. Collection. Ex Edward J. Waddell, private sale with old dealer's tag includ... | 27 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25082
Ancients
TROAS. Assus. 4th-3rd Centuries BC. AR drachm (15mm, 3.20 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet, triple pendant earring, and beaded necklace / AΣ-ΣI-ON, head of bull facing. SNG Copenhagen 226. Well-centered example, extremely detailed in the crest of the helmet and fur of the bull's ears.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 23
SICILY, Selinos. Circa 410 BC. AR Litra (12mm, 0.65 g, 5h). Nymph seated left on rock, touching serpent to left and raising arm overhead; [selinon leaf above] / Man-headed bull standing right; fish in exergue. HGC 2, 1229; SNG ANS 711–2. Dark find patina, roughness, small flaws. VF.
Ex Economoupolos Numismatics inventory 12001855 (ND); Fountain Head of Fine Coins inventory (ND).
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 67
THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 450/40-420 BC. AR Drachm (21mm, 5.65 g, 6h). The hero Thessalos, with petasos and chlamys hanging around neck, restraining bull right by band held around its head / Horse prancing right within incuse square. Lorber, Thessalian 49; BCD Thessaly II 171 var. (ethnic); HGC 4, 418. Lightly toned, slightly granular surfaces, minor scuff at edge on obverse. VF.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 308
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vasudeva I. Circa AD 190-230. AV Dinar (20mm, 7.91 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Middle phase. Vasudeva, nimbate, helmeted, and diademed, standing facing, head left, holding trident, sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left / Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem in extended right hand and trident in left; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; tamgha to upper left. MK 509 (O8/R– [unlisted rev. die]); ANS Kushan 1088; Donum Burns 415. ... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 312
KUSHANO-SASANIANS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) (I–II). Circa AD 230-245. AV Dinar (26.5mm, 7.94 g, 12h). Imitating Kushan king Vasudeva I. Uncertain mint in Baktria. Early series. Vasudeva standing left, holding trident, sacrificing over altar to left; filleted trident to left; symbol to left of filleted trident; swastika between legs; tamgha to right / Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem and trident with O on shaft; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; to upper left, pellet... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 314
HUNNIC TRIBES, Kidarites. Kidara. Circa 350-390. AV Dinar. Boxlo (Balkh) mint. Struck circa 365-390. King standing facing, head left, wearing lotus crown with ribbons and surmounted by pomegranate with ribbons, flames at shoulders, sacrificing at altar and holding trident; to left, trident standard above altar, middle prong surmounted by crescent; to right, rosette above tamgha above symbol / Siva standing facing, holding diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left. Cf. Cribb, Kid... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 416
PHOENICIA, Ace-Ptolemais. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 12.94 g, 11h). Struck AD 215-217. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, facing statue between two bulls. Prieur 1219. Toned with some luster remaining, some roughness. VF. Very rare, only four known to Prieur, and three in CoinArchives.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 420
PHOENICIA, Aradus. Macrinus. AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.51 g, 12h). Laureate bust right, slight drapery / Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, bull's head right. Prieur 1242 corr. (bust). Minor marks, traces of find patina, reverse struck slightly off center. VF. Very rare, four known to Prieur, four in CoinArchives.
From the André Ronde Collection.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 434
MESOPOTAMIA, Carrhae. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.89 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 215-217. Laureate head right / Eagle standing facing on bull's head flanked by pellets, head right and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. Prieur 820. Toned, light porosity. Near EF.
From the André Ronde Collection.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 437
MESOPOTAMIA, Carrhae. Macrinus. AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.52 g, 12h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing on bull's head flanked by pellets, head right and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak. Prieur 826. Toned with some luster, slight roughness, trace deposits. VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 620
Caracalla. AD 198-217. AR Antoninianus (22.5mm, 4.87 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 215. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Diana Lucifera (or Luna), wearing crescent on head, fold of drapery in circle round head, holding reins and driving galloping biga of bulls left. RIC IV 256c; RSC 294b. Toned, numerous scratches under tone, edge marks. Good VF.
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Estimate: 100 USD... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 222
Kushano-Sassanian, Vahran (Bahran) I Gold Dinar. ; Kushano-Sassanian, Vahran (Bahran) I Gold Dinar; 335-370 AD. Gold dinar, 7.88g, Kabul mint. Sunrise-1021. Obv: Bahran standing l., wearing horned headdress and sword, flames at shoulders, sacrificing at altar and holding trident, between filleted trident on l. and monogram on r. Rx: Siva standing front holding diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing l.. Mint State
Estimate: 2250 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 248
Campania, Neapolis. Didrachm; Campania, Neapolis; 395-385 BC, Didrachm, 7.46g. SNG ANS-294. Obv: Portrait of Pathenope. Rx: Man-headed bull advancing surmounted by flying Nike, NEOΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ in exergue. Ex CNG 72, 14 June 14 2006, lot 58
Ex NAC 134, 21 Nov 2022, lot 158, brought $48,350
same dies
NAC stated "A portrait of Parthenope of great beauty, the work
of a very skilled master-engraver, undoubtedly one of the finest of the entire series."This coin is extremely rare, and of magnificent ... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 310
Cilicia, Tarsus. Stater; Cilicia, Tarsus; Mazaios, satrap of Cilicia,361/0-334 BC, Stater, 10.84g. SNG Levante-100-106 (for type); Leu, E-Auction 10 lot 529 (for symbols). Obv: 𐡁𐡏𐡋𐡕𐡓𐡆 ('b'ltrs' in Aramaic) Baaltars seated left on backless throne, his body turned to front, holding an eagle, a grain ear and a vine branch with a bunch of grapes in his right hand, and long scepter in his left; to lower left, lion's head. Rx: 𐡉𐡌𐡆𐡓 ('mzdy' in Aramaic) Lion attacking bull to left; below, shield. Desp... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23017
Ancients
MACEDON. Acanthus. Ca. 525-470 BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 16.68 gm). NGC VG 5/5 - 3/5. Lioness with long curved tail springing left, attacking bull kneeling to right with lowered head, and biting into his hind quarters / Quadripartite incuse square, the interior compartments with irregular granulation. Desnaux 18. SNG ANS -.
Ex the Dynasty Collection.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23019
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MACEDON. Acanthus. Ca. 5th-4th centuries BC. AR tetrobol (16mm, 2.41 gm). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5. Forepart of bull facing left, head reverted; Π, tetraskelion, and olive leaf with berry above, dotted border / Shallow quadripartite incuse square with granulated interior. McClean 3134-3145. SNG ANS -. SNG Copenhagen -. HGC 3, 392. Gorgeous charcoal cabinet toning throughout. Rare combination of control marks.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 246 (15 December 2010), lot 29.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23120
Ancients
PHOENICIA. Byblus. Aynel (ca. 350-326 BC). AR 1/16 shekel (10mm, 6h). ANACS XF 40. Lion-headed galley left, containing two hoplites with helmets and round shields; hippocamp swimming left below / Anyel, King of Gebal (Phoenician), lion attacking bull left. HGC 10, 139.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23123
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INDO-GREEK KINGDOMS. Bactria. Apollodotus I Soter (ca. 174-165 BC). AR Indic square drachm (15mm, 2.45 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, brushed. Indian standard. Uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai or Gandhara. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ-ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ-ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ, elephant standing right, head slightly facing; KP monogram in exergue / Maharajasa Apaladatasa tradarasa (Kharosthi), zebu standing right; w in exergue. Bopearachchi 4e. HGC 12, 119 (ca. 174-165 BC).
The charismatic square drachm of Apollodotus ... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 503
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. LUCANIA. Thurium.
Stater c. 400-385 BC. (7.36 g, 6 h) Signed by E.... . Head of Athena to right, wearing necklace and crested Attic helmet adorned with a figure of Skylla (she is human to the hips, but has the tail of a sea serpent and foreparts of two dogs at her waist); to right, here off flan. Rv. Bull charging to right, with lashing tail and head lowered; in exergue, river fish swimming to right. Gulbenkian 88. SNG Lloyd 476. SNG Oxford 930. SNG Lockett 482 (th... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 510
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. MACEDONIA. Akanthos.
Tetradrachm c. 500 BC. (17.02 g, 1 h) Lion to left, attacking bull kneeling to right, head lifted; in exergue, flower. Rv. Quadripartite incuse square. Desneux 3. SNG Delepierre 864. Fast vorzüglich / About extremely fine.
(~€ 2'605/USD 2'840)
According to the ancient historian Nikolaos of Damaskos, Akanthos was presumably founded by colonists from the island of Andros in 655 BC. The first reliable evidence of the existence of an autonomous po... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Emporium Hamburg - Auction 106, Lot 44
ITALIEN, KAMPANIEN / Stadt Neapolis, AR Stater (340-241 v.Chr.). Kopf der Wassernymphe r. Rs.Nike fliegt über androkephalem Stier r. 6,78g.
l.dez., ss
Sear 347
Starting price: 90 EUR... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - May 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 32006
ITALY. Lucania. Sybaris. AR Stater (Nomos) (7.74 gms), ca. 530-510 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Edge Chips.
HGC-1, 1231; HN Italy-1729; SNG ANS-817-27. Obverse: Bull standing left, head right; VM above; Reverse: Incuse of obverse, reversed, with no ethnic. Despite the noted edge chips, this deeply toned and heavily tactile issue still offers great appeal and otherwise remains without issue. On account of the edges, however, NGC has elected to issue a photo certificate rather than ... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 11
LUCANIA. Sybaris. Circa 550-510 BC. Obol (Silver, 9.15 mm, 0.36 g). Bull standing left, his head turned back to right; in exergue, VM. Rev. Large M above V. HN Italy 1739. SNG ANS 854. HGC 1, 1235. McClean 1173. Toned. Minor deposits and double struck on reverse. Very Fine.
Starting price: 100 CHF... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 106
CILICIA. Mallos. Circa 425-385 BC. Obol (Silver, 8.73 mm, 0.59 g). Bearded janiform head. Rev. Forepart of man-headed bull running to right. SNG Levante 137. Dark patina and slightly off center. About Very Fine. Rare.
Starting price: 20 CHF... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31011
Ancients
MACEDON. Acanthus. Ca. 525-470 BC. AR tetradrachm (28mm, 17.27 gm). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Ca. 480-470 BC. Lion springing right, tail curved, attacking bull kneeling to left with head lowered and biting into his hind quarters; ΠE monogram below dotted exergual line / Quadripartite incuse square, the interior compartments granulated. SNG ANS -. Desneux -. BMC -. Apparently unpublished. No examples in sales archives.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3098 (18 January 2022), lot 3301... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31036
Ancients
Anonymous. After 225 BC. AE aes grave as (77mm, 275.88 gm, 12h). Mint State, as cast. Uncertain Italian mint, Libral Series. Head of Minerva facing slightly right, wearing triple crested helmet / ROMA, bull advancing right, vertical caduceus above. Crawford 37/1c. Sydenham 139. Vecchi 72. HN Italy 331. Thurlow/Vecchi 43a. Extremely rare. No examples in sales archives. Full weight, with complete designs on both sides. Exhibiting a mix of earthy tones from deep green to burgundy. Incred... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31045
Ancients
Julius Caesar, as Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (20mm, 3.81 gm, 12h). NGC AU★ 4/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Rome, 42 BC. Laureate head of Julius Caesar right; laurel branch behind, winged caduceus before, all within dotted border / L•LIVINEIVS / REGVLVS, bull charging right; dotted border. Crawford 494/24. Sydenham 1106. Julia 57 and Livineia 1. Clear and attractive depictions gleaming through underwater toning.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Classical Numismatic Review, Volume XLVI, No... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31051
Ancients
Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AV aureus (19mm, 7.86 gm, 7h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, light marks. Lugdunum, 15-13 BC. AVGVSTVS-DIVI•F, bare head of Augustus right / IMP•X•, bull charging right, head lowered, left foreleg raised, lashing his tail. Calicó 212. RIC I 166a.
Ex Chaponnière & Firmenich, Auction 8 (5 July 2017), lot 40; Numismatica Genevensis, Auction 4 (11 December 2006), lot 151.
Augustus' large "bull coinage" struck at the Gallic mint of Lugdunum came at a time of aggressive expan... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32056
Ancients
PAEONIAN KINGDOM. Patraus (ca. 335-315 BC). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 12.75 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5. Laureate head of Apollo right, beardless and with short hair / ΠΑTP-AOY, warrior on horse rearing right, spearing enemy who defends with shield and spear; bull head facing below tail. SNG ANS 1030.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32173
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CILICIA. Tarsus. Mazaeus, as Satrap (ca. 361-328 BC). AR stater (22mm, 10.96 gm, 9h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. B'LTRZ (Aramaic), Ba'altars seated left on backless throne, head facing, left leg drawn back, eagle, grain ear and grapes in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; NS (Aramaic) to lower left, M (Aramaic) below strut / MZDI (Aramaic), Lion attacking bull left; ankh form monogram below bull. SNG France 2 -, cf. 350 (different obverse monograms). SNG Levante 106... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32174
Ancients
CILICIA. Tarsus. Mazaeus, as Satrap (ca. 361-328 BC). AR stater (22mm, 10.79 gm, 1h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, brushed. B'LTRZ (Aramaic), Ba'altars seated left on backless throne, head facing, eagle, grain ear, and grapes in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; NS (Aramaic) to lower left, M (Aramaic) below strut / MZDI (Aramaic), lion attacking bull left; ankh form monogram below bull. Casabonne, Series 2. SNG France 2 -, cf. 350 (different obverse monograms)... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32180
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PHOENICIA. Byblus. Azbaal (ca. 400-365 BC). AR shekel (24mm, 13.28 gm, 6h). NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5. Penteconter proceeding left with prow terminating in lion's head, containing three hoplites with crested helmets and round shields, on zigzag line of waves; hippocamp swimming left below ship, 'Z (Phoenician) above hippocamp, murex shell below / 'ZBL' MLK GBL (Phoenician), lion left attacking bull left. SNG Copenhagen 132. HGC 10, 133 corr. (letters not noted on obverse). Blush hues and spark... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32201
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Social War. Marsic Confederation (91-88 BC). AR denarius (20mm, 3.76 gm, 1h). NGC AU 4/5 - 3/5. Bovianum (?) mint, 89 BC. VITELIU (Oscan), laureate head of Italia left, wearing necklace and earring; dotted border / Soldier standing facing, nude to waist, helmeted head right, left foot on Roman standard, inverted spear in right hand, parazonium in left; recumbent bull facing at right, I in exergue, dotted border. HN Italy 407. Campana 9b/120-6, 130-47. Pretty charcoal toning with brigh... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32299
Ancients
Pupienus (April-July AD 238). AE sestertius (30mm, 23.09 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, smoothing. Rome. IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Pupienus right, seen from behind / P M TR P-COS II P P, emperor standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, parazonium in left, S-C across fields. RIC IV.II 15. Crisp, handsome portrait on a deep green and red-brown patina.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Auction 115 (16 September 202... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2012
Hyria.
Didrachm circa 405-400, AR 20 mm, 7.09 g. Head of Athena l., wearing wreathed Attic helmet decorated with owl. Rev. YDINAI Man-headed bull advancing l. Rutter 88e (this coin). SNG Ashmolean 66 (these dies). SNG ANS 263 (this obverse die). Jameson 40 (these dies). Historia Numorum Italy 539.
Rare. Wonderful old cabinet tone. Obverse from a worn die,
otherwise good very fine / about extremely fine
Ex Rodolfo Ratto, 26 April, 1909, 644; Ars Classica 5, 1923, 158 and Leu-M&M 3-4... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2013
Neapolis.
Didrachm circa 350-325, AR 20 mm, 7.56 g. Head of nymph r., wearing broad headband; behind, E. Rev. [NEO]ΠOΛIT[HΣ] Man-headed bull walking r., head facing, crowned by Nike flying above and below, H. Sambon 365 var. (without H). SNG France 680 var. (without H). Historia Numorum Italy 565.
Wonderful old cabinet tone. Obverse from a slightly rusty die,
otherwise and good very fine / about extremely fine
Privately purchased from Edward J. Waddell.
Estimate: 1500 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2015
Neapolis.
Didrachm circa 300-275, AR 19 mm, 7.41 g. Diademed head of nymph r., wearing earrings and necklace; in l. field, astragalus and below, APTEM. Rev. NEOΠOΛIT[ΩN] Man-headed bull advancing r., crowned by Nike flying r. above; below, ΘE. Sambon 463. SNG ANS 345. SNG France 792. Cantilena 75. Historia Numorum Italy 579.
Wonderful old cabinet tone and about extremely fine
Ex Münzhandlung Basel 4, 1935, Prince of Waldeck., 159 and Leu 53, 1966, 3 sales. From the collection of a Me... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2030
Laos.
Nomos circa 480-460, AR 20 mm, 7.94 g. NOΣ retrograde Man-headed bull l., head reverted, standing on solid ground line. Rev. ΛAS retrograde Man-headed bull r, standing on solid ground line. Sternberg VII. Jameson 256 (this coin). SNG Oxford 644 (these dies). SNG Copenhagen 1146. Historia Numorum Italy 2275.
Rare. Perfectly centred on a full flan and with a wonderful old cabinet tone.
Several scratches and minor areas of porosity, otherwise good very fine
Ex Stack's & Ponterio... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2046
Thurium.
Nomos circa 443-400, AR 21 mm, 7.99 g. Helmeted head of Athena r. Rev. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ Bull standing r., head lowered; below, Δ and in exergue, fish. SNG Ashmolean 876. SNG ANS 1117. Historia Numorum Italy 1760.
A portrait of fine style struck on a full flan, light old cabinet
tone and about extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 51, 2009, 530.
Estimate: 2500 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2047
Thurium.
Nomos circa 443-400, AR 21 mm, 7.97 g. Head of Athena r., wearing Attic helmet decorated with a wreath; above visor, Φ. Rev. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ Bull walking l. on double exergual line; between its legs, bird l. In exergue, fish l. SNG Ashmolean 899. SNG ANS 948. Kraay-Hirmer 251 (this reverse die). Historia Numorum Italy 1772.
Rare. A portrait of masterly style and a magnificent old cabinet tone. Minor area of
weakness on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine / extremely fine
From t... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2048
Thurium.
Nomos circa 410-400, AR 19 mm, 8.01 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Scylla scanning. Rev. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ Bull butting l.; in exergue, fish l. SNG Ashmolean 928. Historia Numorum Italy 1782.
A portrait of fine style and a lovely iridescent tone. About extremely fine
Ex New York sale XXVII, 2012, Prospero, 84. Privately purchased from Spink & Son on 10th March 1987.
Estimate: 4000 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2049
Thurium.
Dinomos circa 380-350, AR 27 mm, 15.66 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Scylla scanning; behind neck-guard, ΙΔ. Rev. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ Bull butting r.; in exergue, fish. SNG Lloyd 486 (these dies). Noe F 28. Historia Numorum Italy 1805.
Struck on excellent metal and with a light iridescent tone. Hairline flan crack
at five o'clock on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 52, 2009, 40.
Estimate: 3500 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2069
Catana.
Tetradrachm circa 465-450, AR 26 mm, 17.34 g. The river-God Amenanos as bearded man-headed bull r., r. leg bent at knee; above, naked Silenus leaping r.; below, sea-monster. Rev. KA – TAN – AIO – N Nike, wearing long chiton, striding l. and holding taenia in outstretched r. hand. Rizzo pl. IX, 13 (these dies). Kraay-Hirmer 28 (these dies). Biucchi, ANS NS 18, 63 (this coin).
Very rare. A spectacular and finely engraved reverse die in superb late Archaic style.
Lovely light irid... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2075
Gela.
Didrachm circa 490-475, AR 20 mm, 8.75 g. Horseman r., hurling javelin. Rev. CΕ – ΛΑΣ Forepart of man-headed bull swimming r. SNG ANS 5 (these dies). SNG Ashmolean 1719. Jenkins 20.
Wonderful light iridescent tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Sotheby's 7 March 1996, 48; Triton VII, 2004, 44 and Stack's & Ponterio 16 August 2021, Salton, 43009 sales.
Estimate: 10000 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2123
Stiela.
Litra circa 410, AR 13 mm, 0.67 g. Youthful god standing l., holding branch and sacrificing with patera over altar. Rev. ΣΤΙΕΛΑΝΑΙΟΝ retrograde Forepart of man-headed bull r. Rizzo pl. LX, 17. R. Holloway, AIIN suppl 20, 1973, pl. XX, 5. Campana, CNAI 1.
Of the highest rarity, only very few specimens known.
Lovely iridescent tone and good very fine
Ex Busso Peus sale 407, 2012, 262.
Estimate: 1500 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2195
Crete, Cnossus.
Stater circa 360-320, AR 24 mm, 10.83 g. Head of Demeter r., wearing wreath of grain ears, single-pendant earring, and necklace; below neck, KN. Rev. Cruciform labyrinth with five pellets in centre; circular incuses in outer quarters. Svoronos, Numismatique 46 var. (no incuses on reverse but for this obverse die, cf. 43 and 47-48). Le Rider, Crétoises pl. VII, 4–5 var. (this obverse die but square incuses on reverse). SNG Delepierre 2340 (this obverse die). Weber 4413 ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2301
Zeugitania.
Libyan Revolt. Dishekel circa 241-238, Æ 30 mm, 14.13 g. Head of Heracles l., wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. Bull butting r.; above, Punic m and below, A. MAA 66 var. (M instead of A between hind legs). SNG Copenhagen 244 var. (M instead of A). Carradice and La Niece, NC 1988, 141-158.
In unusually fine condition for the issue. Brown tone, overstruck on a
Carthaginian bronze from Sardinia. Good very fine
Estimate: 500 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2317
Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD.
Aureus, uncertain mint after 27 BC, AV 20 mm, 7.90 g. CAESAR Laureate bust l. Rev. AVGVSTVS Heifer walking l. C 27. Bahrfeldt 139. BMC –, cf. 661 (heifer r.). RIC 536 (misdescribed). CBN 1007 (these dies). Biaggi 86 (this coin). H. Rambach - A. Walker, The 'Heifer' Aurei of Augustus in SNR 91, 3.3 (this coin). Calicó 170 (this coin).
Of the highest rarity, only three specimens known, of which this is the only one in private
hands (the other s... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 128
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
L. Thorius Balbus. Denarius 105, AR 19 mm, 4.00 g. Head of Juno Sospita r., wearing goats skin headdress; behind, I.S·M·R. Rev. Bull butting r.; above, N and below, L·THORIVS. In exergue, BALBVS. Babelon Thoria 1. Sydenham 598. RBW –. Crawford 316/1.
Lovely iridescent tone and good extremely fine
Ex Martí & Hervera sale October 2004, 139.
Estimate: 500 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 162
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
The Bellum Sociale. Denarius, Aesernia circa 89, AR 21 mm, 3.74 g. Laureate head of Italia l.; behind, viteliu in Oscan characters. Rev. Soldier in helmet and cloak, standing facing, head r., holding reversed spear; his l. foot is placed on a Roman standard; by his side, on r., recumbent bull. In exergue, T. Sydenham 627. Historia Numorum Italy 407. RBW –. Campana 133.
Rare and in exceptional condition for this issue. Unusually struck on s... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 205
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
A. Postumius Albinus. Denarius serratus 81, AR 18 mm, 3.78 g. Draped bust of Diana r., with bow and quiver over shoulder; above head, bucranium. Rev. A·POST·A·F· – S·N·ALBIN Togate figure r. standing l. over rock, holding aspergillum over bull; between them, lighted altar. Babelon Postumia 7. Sydenham 745. RBW 1392. Crawford 372/1.
Perfectly centred on a very large flan, minor marks on reverse,
otherwise extremely fine
Ex Astarte sale XX... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 374
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
L. Valerius Acisculus. Denarius 45, AR 18 mm, 4.01 g. ACISCVLVS Head of Apollo r., hair tied with band; above, star and behind, acisculus. Rev. Europa seated on bull walking r.; in exergue, L·VALERIVS. Babelon Valeria 17. Sydenham 998. Sear Imperators 90. RBW 1656. Crawford 474/1a.
Extremely fine
Ex Triton sale XIX, 2016, 401.
Estimate: 1000 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 453
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Lugdunum
Denarius 15-13 BC, AR 19 mm, 3.87 g. AVGVSTVS – DIVI F Bare head r. Rev. Bull butting r.; in exergue, IMP X. C 13. BMC 451. RIC 167a. CBN 1373.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NAC sale 100, 2017, 423.
Estimate: 3000 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 143, Lot 485
The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Empire. Octavian 32 – 27 and as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Uncertain mint
Denarius, Samos (?) circa 21-20 BC, AR 20 mm, 3.75 g. CAESAR Bare head r. Rev. AVGVSTVS Bull standing r. C 28. BMC 663. RIC 475. CBN 941 (Pergamum).
Good extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 78, 2014, 787.
Estimate: 2500 CHF... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22031
Ancients
Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (18mm, 3.91 gm, 7h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5. Lugdunum, ca. 15-13 BC. AVGVSTVS-DIVI•F, bare head of Augustus right / IMP•X, bull charging left, head lowered, thrashing tail. RIC I 169.
Augustus' large "bull coinage" struck at the Gallic mint of Lugdunum came at a time of aggressive expansion for the regime. The bull is a visual reference to the city of Thurium in Lucania, to which Octavian's household had a strong connection. While serving as Praetor, th... | 5 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22032
Ancients
Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (19mm, 3.78 gm, 8h). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5. Lugdunum, ca. 15-13 BC. AVGVSTVS-DIVI•F, bare head of Augustus right / IMP•X, bull charging left, head lowered, thrashing tail. RIC I 169. Incredible toning on bright surfaces.
Augustus' large "bull coinage" struck at the Gallic mint of Lugdunum came at a time of aggressive expansion for the regime. The bull is a visual reference to the city of Thurium in Lucania, to which Octavian's household had a strong co... | 5 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61373, Lot 22035
Ancients
Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (19mm, 3.76 gm, 5h). NGC AU 4/5 - 2/5, scratches. Lugdunum, 8 BC. AVGVSTVS-DIVI•F, laureate head of Augustus right / C•CAES / AVGVS•F, Gaius Caesar on horse leaping right, reins in right hand, sword and shield in left; aquila right between two standards in background. RIC I 199.
In 8 BC, Augustus introduced his twelve-year-old grandson and adopted son Gaius Caesar to the Roman army in Gaul. The bulla around Gaius' neck signifies that he was still a... | 5 May 2024 | Upcoming
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 29
Good Very Fine; somewhat porous rev | ANCIENT GREECE. MYSIA, PARION.
Silver hemidrachm, 4th century BC.
Obv: bull standing left, head right; ΠA-PI above and below, ivy leaf below. Rev: gorgoneion facing with protruding tongue, serpents around.Good Very Fine; somewhat porous rev.
Reference: SNG von Aulock-7426.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 14 mm.
Weight: 2.13 g.
Composition: Silver.
PLEASE NOTE: 20% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be ad... | 2 May 2024 | 44 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 33
About Extremely Fine; wonderful, subtle tone | ANCIENT GREECE. SELEUKID KINGDOM. Seleukos I 'Nikator'.
Silver tetradrachm, circa 305-295 BC. Susa.
Obv: head of hero right (assimilating Seleukos, Alexander III 'the Great' of Macedon, and Dionysus), wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with bull's ear and horns. Rev: ΣΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ, Nike standing right, crowning trophy; monograms between and in lower left field.About Extremely Fine; wonderful, subtle tone.
Reference: SC-17... | 2 May 2024 | Unsold | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 34
Good Very Fine; attractive light cabinet tone | ANCIENT GREECE. SELEUKID KINGDOM. Seleukos I 'Nikator'.
Silver tetradrachm, circa 305-295 BC. Susa.
Obv: head of hero right (assimilating Seleukos, Alexander III 'the Great' of Macedon, and Dionysus), wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with bull's ear and horns. Rev: ΣΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ, Nike standing right, crowning trophy; AX between, M in lower left field.Good Very Fine; attractive light cabinet tone.
Reference: SC-173.14; ... | 2 May 2024 | 1,500 GBP | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 35
Extremely Fine; boasting a portrait of marvellous style | ANCIENT GREECE. SELEUKID KINGDOM. Seleukos I 'Nikator'.
Silver tetradrachm, circa 305/4 BC. Persis(?).
Obv: head of hero right (assimilating Seleucus, Alexander, and Dionysus), wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with bull's ear and horns. Rev: ΣΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ, Nike standing right, crowning trophy; D/RY (in Aramaic script) between, H in lower left field.
Extremely Fine; boasting a portrait of marvellous style.
Ref... | 2 May 2024 | 3,900 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 95
THESSALY, Pharkadon. Circa 440-400 BC. AR Hemidrachm (16mm, 2.90 g, 3h). Hero (Thessalos?), petasos and cloak tied at neck, holding band around head of forepart of bull right / Forepart of horse right within incuse square. BCD Thessaly II 616.1 var. (same obv. die; arrangement of ethnic); HGC 4, 292. Lightly toned, a couple marks on obverse, some graffiti and scratches on reverse. VF.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 1 May 2024 | 250 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 207
ASIA MINOR, Uncertain. 5th century BC. AR Tetartemorion(?) (5.5mm, 0.11 g, 9h). Eagle, wings spread, standing on, and tearing at, head of bull(?) right / Incuse bearded head of male right, wearing tainia. Roma E-99, lot 336 (hammer £750); otherwise, unpublished in the standard references. Lightly toned. VF.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 1 May 2024 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 241
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. Second satrapy and kingship, 312-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 16.81 g, 10h). Uncertain mint in Persis. Struck circa 295-281 BC. Head of hero (Alexander or Seleukos?) right, wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with the ear and horns of a bull / Nike standing right, holding in both hands a wreath that she places on trophy to right; H to lower left, DW(?) (in Aramaic) in lower middle field. SC 195; HGC 9, 21. Toned, clear Aramaic graffiti (hš... | 1 May 2024 | 5,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 386
INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vasudeva I. Circa AD 190-230. CU Tetradrachm (24mm, 8.97 g, 12h). Main mint in Kapisha (Begram?). Middle phase. Middle phase. Vasudeva, nimbate, helmeted, and diademed, standing facing, head left, sacrificing over altar and holding trident; to left. trident with additional crossbar / Ithyphallic Siva standing facing, holding a garland or diadem and trident; behind, the bull Nandi standing left; tamgha to right. MK 1000; ANS Kushan 1103-5; Donum Burns 481-5. Earthen dark g... | 1 May 2024 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 400
IBERIA, Celsa. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ As (26mm, 13.38 g, 5h). Lucius Baggius and Manius Flavius Festus, duoviri. Laureate head right / Bull standing right, dot above back; L • BAGGIO above; C VI CEL to left, II VIR to right; (MN) • FESTO in exergue. ACIP 3164 var. (dot placement); RPC I 273. Brown patina, light porosity, reverse flan flaw. VF. Extremely rare variety with the pellet above the bull's back, unrecorded by Villaronga. One in RPC with this variation from the Museo Casa de la Moned... | 1 May 2024 | 130 USD | |
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 439
LYDIA, Sardis. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ (24.5mm, 7.86 g, 6h). Radiate head right / Herakles advancing right, leading the Cretan Bull by the horns and holding club. Hochard 2020 (D230/R516) = Kurth 528 = BMC 164. Dark brown patina with earthen deposits, cleaning scratches. Fine. Very rare, the third known example.
From the Hesiod Collection. Ex N&N Online Auction 7 (14 August 2022), lot 204.
This reverse type has two variations, both extremely rare. One naming the archon Antonius Rufus (Kurt... | 1 May 2024 | 225 USD | |
