Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Online Auction 304, Lot 41
BÖOTIEN. BUNDESMÜNZE
Drachme ø 18mm (5,10g). ca. 250 v. Chr. Vs.: Kopf der Demeter oder Kore (Persephone) mit Ährenkranz leicht n. r. gewandt. Rs.: ΒΟΙΩΤΩΝ, Poseidon mit Dreizack u. Delfin n. r. stehend, r. unten im Feld böotischer Schild, darüber Monogramm. BCD Boeotia 96; SNG Cop. 383; HGC 4, 1174. Vs. etwas dezentriert, ss
(befindet sich in der Vorübergehenden Verwendung)
Estimate: 100 EUR... | 10 Apr 2024 | 200 EUR | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 50
Boeotia, Thebes, Federal Coinage, c. 250 BC, AR Drachm, head of Demeter or Kore (Persephone) facing slightly to right, wearing wreath of grain-ears, rev. BOIOTON, Poseidon standing facing, naked, his head to the right, holding a trident in his right hand and a dolphin in his outstretched left, DM monogram above Boeotian shield to right field, 5.07g (BCD Boiotia 93; BMC 80; SNG Lockett 1773), details softened, possibly ex-mount, nevertheless toned and well-centred, a good fine.
Estimate: £200... | 9 Apr 2024 | 180 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 51
Boeotia, Thebes, Federal Coinage, c. 250 BC, AR Drachm, head of Demeter or Kore (Persephone) facing slightly to right, wearing wreath of grain-ears, rev. BOIOTON, Poseidon standing facing, naked, his head to the right, holding a trident in his right hand and a dolphin in his outstretched left, D monogram above Boeotian shield to right field, 5.07g (BCD Boiotia 94; SNG Copenhagen 380), details softened, possibly from mounting, nevertheless lightly toned, fine.
Estimate: £200 - £300... | 9 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2021
Calabria, Tarentum.
Stater circa 333-331/0, AV 17 mm, 8.52 g. T[APA] Veiled and diademed head of Hera r., wearing earring and necklace; below chin, dolphin swimming downwards. Behind neck, [E]. Rev. TAPANTINΩN Young Taras standing r., raising hands in supplication to Poseidon seated l., leaning forward and holding trident; in field r., star / T. Below stool, diphros and K. Vlasto 1 (these dies). de Luynes 241 (these dies). AMB 89 (these dies). Kraay-Himer pl. X, 315 (this reverse di... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 512
EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (32mm, 20.27 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 141/2). Laureate head right / The Abduction of Persephone – Hades standing slightly right, head left, in quadriga right, holding the limp body of Persephone with his right hand and the reins of the quadriga with his left; above, Eros flying right, below, rocks designating the cave entrance to the underworld; L Є (date) above. Köln 1410; Dattari (Savio) 8851 = RPC IV.4 444.5 (this coin); K&G 35.158; Emm... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2193
Argolis, Argos.
Stater circa 370-350, AR 24 mm, 12.01 g. Head of Hera r., wearing stephane decorated with palmette. Rev. [Α ? Ρ ? Γ?Ι? ΩΝ] Two dolphins swimming in circle; between them, bunch of grapes and vine-tendril. BMC 38. Gulbenkian 530 (this reverse die). Jameson 2512 (this reverse die). BCD Peloponnesos 1065 (this reverse die).
An exceedingly rare variety of a very rare type. A pleasant old cabinet tone,
surface slightly porous and traces of double striking on reverse,
otherw... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Tauler & Fau - Auction 137, Lot 2028
Boeotia. Federal coinage. Drachm. 225-171 a.C. (BCD Boeotia-136). Anv.: Laureate head of Poseidon to right. Rev.: ΒΟΙΩΤΩΝ, Nike standing left, resting on trident and holding wreath; trident to inner left. Ag. 4,06 g. Scarce. VF/Almost VF. Est...180,00.
Spanish Description: Boeotia. Acuñación federal. Dracma. 225-171 a.C. (BCD Boeotia-136). Anv.: Cabeza laureada de Poseidón a la derecha. Rev.: ΒΟΙΩΤΩΝ. Nike en pie a la izquierda, apoyada sobre un tridente y sosteniendo corona; tridente en el ... | 18 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 254
a Selection of Greek and Roman Bronze (10): Apulia, Arpi, AE, c.275-250BC, bull charging right, POILAI below, rev. horse galloping right, ARPA above, NOI below, E in exergue, 12h, 7.83g, (HN Italy 645; SNG ANS 644; SNG Copenhagen -; HGC 1, 535) toned, residually lustrous, details flattened, verdigris and deposits, otherwise fine; Neapolis, Campania, AE, c.250-225BC, Laureate head of Apollo left, rev. Victory crowning man-headed bull right, control below, 12h, 7.17g, (HN Italy, 595) light patin... | 9 Apr 2024 | 120 GBP | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 193 | Silver, Lot 54
Mysia. Kyzikos circa 300-200 BC.
Bronze Æ
29 mm, 16,34 g
Head of Kore Soteira right, wearing oak wreath, her hair in sphendone / K-[Y] Z-[I], tripod; below, tunny right; to lower left, monogram; to lower right, aphlaston.
Nearly Extremely Fine
Von Fritze III, 21; cf. SNG von Aulock 1227; SNG Paris 443-5 var. (differing monograms and symbols).
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Kore Soteira (also spelled "Core Soteira") is a title given to the goddess Persephone. The name "Kore" mea... | 28 Jan 2024 | 95 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 17
Lucania. Poseidonia circa 410-350 BC.
Diobol AR
11 mm, 0,99 g
Poseidon striding right, holding trident overhead; branch to lower left / Bull standing right; branch to right.
Nearly Very Fine
HN Italy 1144.
Poseidon is a prominent figure in Greek mythology, revered as the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He was one of the twelve Olympian gods, ruling alongside his siblings Zeus and Hades. As the god of the sea, Poseidon was believed to control the waters and all marine life. He ... | 28 Apr 2024 | 50 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII Online Sessions, Lot 5429
LYDIA, Hyrcanis. Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ (38mm, 25.26 g, 5h). L. Vettios Antoneinos, strategos. Struck circa AD 180-182. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front; c/m: laureate bust right within circular incuse / The Abduction of Persephone: Hades standing in galloping quadriga right, head left, carrying struggling Persephone; to left, Athena standing right, holding spear downwards; above horses, Eros flying right, holding torch; below horses, serpent right and overturne... | 17 Jan 2024 | 350 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 558, Lot 329
PHRYGIA, Hierapolis. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (38mm, 28.53 g, 6h). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, wearing balteus and aegis / The Abduction of Persephone: Hades standing in galloping quadriga right, head left, with billowing chlamys and holding short scepter, carrying struggling Persephone; below horses, serpent right and overturned flower basket. Johnston, Hierapolis 13; RPC VI Online 5429.6 (this coin). Brown patina, roughness, some smoothing. Near VF. Very rare.
... | 20 Mar 2024 | 750 USD | |
Eid Mar Auctions GmbH - Auction 2, Lot 88
Greek
Boeotia. Thebes. Federal Coinage. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.59 g.). Ca. 225-171 BC. Laureate head of Poseidon right. Rev. ΒΟΙΩΤΩΝ, Nike standing left, holding wreath and resting against trident, AN monogram in left field. BCD 130. SNG Copenhagen 393. Head, Boeotia p. 90 corr. (Poseidon, not Zeus).
Estimate: 75 EUR
Starting price: 60 EUR... | 10 Feb 2024 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 117, Lot 663
Commodus Æ 34mm of Verbe, Pisidia. AD 177-192. AV KAI KOMMOΔOC ANTΩNЄINOC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / The Abduction of Persephone: Hades driving galloping quadriga to right, holding sceptre and seizing Persephone, who raises arms in protest; discarded basket of flowers below horses; above, OVЄPBIANΩN and Eros flying to right. RPC IV.3 Online 17565.1 (this coin, temporary); Von Aulock, Pisidiens I, -, but cf. 1399 (same obv. die). 34.82g, 34mm, 6h.
Very Fine; minor scratche... | 22 Feb 2024 | 1,000 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 460
ATTICA, Athens. Circa AD 120-140/50. Æ (30mm, 16.31 g, 9h). Helmeted bust of Athena right, wearing necklace and aegis; all within laurel wreath / AΘ H, The naming of Athens: Poseidon, on left, advancing right, brandishing trident; on left, Athena advancing left, raising right hand and holding spear and shield in left; between them, olive tree entwined by serpent, in the branches, owl facing right. Kroll 174; RPC IV.1 8191; Svoronos, Athenes 89.3 (same dies as illustration); BMC 710. Dark green... | 9 Jan 2024 | 4,000 USD | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 10
Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles 317-289 BC. Pre-royal coinage, ca. 310-305 BC
Tetradrachm AR
26 mm, 17,16 g
Head of Persephone left, wreathed with grain ears, wearing triple-pendant earring and beaded necklace; three dolphins around, NI below neck truncation / ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, charioteer driving racing quadriga left, reins in left hand, kentron in right; triskeles counterclockwise above, AN monogram in exergue.
Stunning Style, attractively toned, Good Extremely Fine
SNG ANS 632-635. SNG Copenhagen... | 25 Feb 2024 | 4,200 EUR | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 134, Lot 3527
Macedon, Demetrios I Poliorketes, (306-283 B.C.), silver drachm, 17mm, (4.05 g), Ephesos mint, struck c.301-295 B.C., obv. diademed head to right of Demetrios, with bull's horn, rev. below BASI and DEMHTRIOU, Poseidon advancing left, brandishing trident; complex monogram to left, ivy leaf to inner right, (S.6766 [�550], Newell 57; SNG Alpha Bank -; Pozzi 967; Boston MFA Supp. 51 [same obverse die]). Fine, light scuff on obverse.
Ex CNG eSale 115, May 25, 2005, (lot 19). This type is a very ... | 21 Nov 2023 | 550 AUD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 559, Lot 44
KINGS of MACEDON. Demetrios I Poliorketes. 306-283 BC. AR Drachm (18.5mm, 4.13 g, 1h). Salamis mint. Struck circa 298-295 BC. Nike standing left on prow of galley left, blowing trumpet and cradling stylis / Poseidon Pelagaios standing left, preparing to throw trident; HP monogram to left, labrys to right. Cf. Newell 22 (tetradrachm); HGC 3, 1016 var. (unlisted mint). Toned, much find patina remaining, some roughness, scratches. VF. Extremely rare Salamis mint drachm of Demetrios, an issue unkn... | 3 Apr 2024 | 1,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 559, Lot 46
KINGS of MACEDON. Demetrios I Poliorketes. 306-283 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 3.85 g, 12h). Ephesos mint. Struck circa 301-295 BC. Diademed and horned head right / Poseidon Pelagaios standing left, preparing to throw trident; monogram to left, ivy leaf to right. Newell 57; HGC 3, –. Toned, roughness, light scratches, minor double strike on reverse. VF. Very rare portrait drachm.
From the Weise Collection, purchased from Freeman and Sear, 2002.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 3 Apr 2024 | 500 USD | |
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1083
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Antoninus Pius augustus, 138 –161.
Description
Drachm, Alexandria 148-149 (year 12), Æ 34 mm, 23.78 g. ΑΥΤ Κ Τ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡ ΑΝΤωΝΕΙΝΟ? ECB ΕΥ? Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. Rev. L ΔΕΚΑΤΟΥ Isis Pharia, holding billowing sail, standing r. before the Pharos of Alexandria, which is surmounted by a statue and two Tritons.
Reference
Dattari-Savio 8569
Geissen 1604
RPC 1106.125 (this coin)
Condition
Wonde... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 10
LUCANIA. Poseidonia. Circa 530-500 BC. Stater (Silver, 29 mm, 7.53 g, 12 h). ΠOM Poseidon, nude but for chlamys draped over both his arms, striding right, brandishing trident held in his right hand and holding wreath in his extended left; all within border of dots. Rev. Poseidon, as on the obverse, but to left and incuse, except for the trident and the wreath, which are in relief; to right, MOΠ (in relief); all within rayed border. BMC 11. Gorini -. HN Italy 1107. SNG ANS -. SNG Ashmolean -. S... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 115, Lot 14
Southwest Gaul, uncertain tribe AR Drachm. Imitating Rhodes. Circa 240-220 BC. Celticised female head (Persephone?) to left / Celticised rose seen from above. LT 2325; Savès 486; ACIP 146; CNH 21. 4.32g, 19mm.
Very Fine. Rare; rated R5 by ACIP.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 55, 18 April 2019, lot 60 (hammer: £320).
Estimate: 300 GBP... | 21 Dec 2023 | 180 GBP | |
cgb.fr - Live Auction March 2024, Lot 10
SICILY - SYRACUSE
Type : Drachme d'or, décadrachme ou 60 litrai
Date : c. 287-278 AC.
Mint name / Town : Sicile, Syracuse
Metal : gold
Diameter : 16,5 mm
Orientation dies : 3 h.
Weight : 4,24 g.
Rarity : R3
Obverse description : Tête laurée de Perséphone ou d'Aréthuse à gauche, couronnée d'épis ; une corne d'abondance derrière la tête
Obverse legend : SURAKOSIWN
Obverse translation : (de Syracuse)
Reverse description : Bige galopant à droite, conduit par une Nike, tenant les rênes e... | 5 Mar 2024 | 9,801 EUR | |
cgb.fr - Live Auction April 2024, Lot 7
BRUTTIUM - LOCRI
Type : Drachme ou unité
Date : c. 281-272 AC.
Mint name / Town : Locres
Metal : copper
Diameter : 27 mm
Orientation dies : 5 h.
Weight : 12,26 g.
Rarity : R2
Obverse description : Tête d'Athéna à droite, coiffée du casque corinthien à aigrette
Obverse legend : EU
Reverse description : Perséphone drapée assise à gauche, tenant une phiale de la main droite et un sceptre transversal surmonté d'un pavot ; de chaque côté, un astre à huit rais
Reverse legend : LOKRON
Cat... | 9 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 135, Lot 4130
Peloponnesos, Corinthia, Corinth, (350-338 B.C.), silver drachm, (2.76 g), obv. Pegasos flying to left, Q below, rev. head of Persephone wearing ear-ring and necklace to left, with hair tied up in corn wreath, all within incuse circular border, A - I either side of neck, (cf.S.2634, cf.BCD Corith 150, cf.SNG Cop. 61-63, cf.BMC 228 [p.23, Pl.IX, 9], cf.HGC 4, 1866). Lightly toned, nearly extremely fine and very rare, possibly unpublished.
Ex Spink, London.
Estimate: 500 AUD... | 9 Apr 2024 | 850 AUD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 82
SICILY, Syracuse. Hiketas II. 287-278 BC. AV Hemistater – Drachm (15mm, 4.26 g, 6h). Struck circa 279/8 BC. Head of Persephone left, wearing wreath of grain ears, single-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ to left, cornucopia to right / Nike, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast biga right; fibula above, Φ to right, Θ below, EΠI IKETA in exergue. Buttrey, Morgantina, dies 4/I; BAR issue 41; HGC 2, 1277; SNG ANS 778 var. (same obv. die; no Φ); Basel... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1489
PAMPHYLIA. Attaleia. 2nd-1st century BC. AE (Bronze, 17 mm, 2.93 g, 12 h). Head of Poseidon to right. Rev. [ATT]AΛEΩN Poseidon standing front, head to left, holding patera in his right hand and a trident in his left; to left, dolphin downward. SNG Copenhagen 278. Well struck and with a beautiful head of Poseidon. The reverse struck off center, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the collection of Dr. P. Vogl, privately acquired from G. Plankenhorn on 24 February 2000 (with collector's ticket).
... | 9 Dec 2023 | 75 CHF | |
SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 502
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. LUCANIA. Poseidonia (Paestum).
Nomos c. 540-510 BC. (7.51 g, 12 h) POM retrograde, Poseidon walking right, wielding trident, chlamys draped over both arms. Rv. POM raised and retrograde, as obverse but incuse, no serpent. Gorini 31, 3 ans 214-215 (same dies) and Antiken Museum Basel 158. Selten / Rare. Herrlicher spätarchaischer Stil. Alte Sammlungspatina / Wonderful late archaic style. Old collection's patina. Vorzüglich / Extremely fine.
(~€ 15'625/USD 17'045)
T... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 62
KINGS OF MACEDON. Time of Antigonos II Gonatas, Demetrios II Aitolikos, and Antigonos III Doson, 246/5-229 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 17.03 g, 11 h), Amphipolis (?). Head of Poseidon to right, wearing wreath of seaweed. Rev. Apollo seated to left on prow, holding bow in his right hand and resting his left on the galley; on the planks, BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIΓONOΥ in two lines; in exergue, monogram. BMFA 715 (same obverse die). HGC 3.1, 1051. Panagopoulou, TEA, Group 42, 194.d (this coin, O31/R185... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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cgb.fr - Internet Auction November 2023, Lot 220
LUCIUS VERUS
Type : Drachme
Date : an 4
Mint name / Town : Alexandrie, Égypte
Metal : billon
Diameter : 34 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 24,23 g.
Rarity : R2
Obverse description : Buste lauré, drapé et cuirassé de Lucius Vérus à droite, vu de trois quarts en arrière
Obverse legend : L AURHLIO OUHROS SEB
Reverse legend : L -
Reverse description : Poséidon debout à gauche, le pied droit posé sur un rocher, tenant un dauphin et le trident
Reverse legend : D
Reverse translatio... | 14 Nov 2023 | 150 EUR | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1462
PHRYGIA. Hierapolis. 2nd-1st century BC. AE (Bronze, 18 mm, 4.74 g, 1 h). Jugate busts to right of Hades(?) laureate and draped, and Persephone(?) draped. Rev. IEPO-ΠOΛΙΤΩΝ Three-headed Kerberos seated right; to right, ΣΙ. BMC -. HGC 7, -. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG von Aulock -. Extremely rare. A beautiful piece of very attractive style. The reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
The obverse portraits coincided with the la... | 9 Dec 2023 | 1,300 CHF | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3113, Lot 30014
Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Hieron II (ca. 275-215 BC). AV decadrachm or 100 litrai (15mm, 4.29 gm, 10h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, brushed. Ca. 269-263 BC or 217-215 BC. Head of Persephone left with long flowing hair, one bunch tied at base, wreathed with grain ears, wearing pendant earring and beaded necklace; poppy to right / IEPΩNOΣ, charioteer driving fast biga right, kentron in right hand, reins in left. Gulbenkian 352. SNG ANS -. Impeccably detailed, wonderfully centered, and pristin... | 8 Jan 2024 | 9,000 USD | |
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd - Auction 60, Lot 53
Macedonian Kingdom. Demetrios I Poliorketes. Silver Drachm (4.01 g), 306-283 BC
Ephesos, ca. 301-295 BC. Diademed and horned head of Demetrios I right. Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ, Poseidon standing left, hurling trident; in left field, monogram; in right field, ivy-leaf. Newell 55; HGC 3.1, -. About Very Fine.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 9 Jan 2024 | 100 USD | |
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd - Auction 60, Lot 159
Baktrian Kingdom. Antimachos I. Silver Drachm (4.16 g), ca. 174-165 BC
Diademed and draped bust of Antimachos right, wearing kausia. Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Poseidon, laureate, standing facing, holding trident and filleted palm; to inner right, PKA monogram. Bopearachchi 2A; SNG ANS 279; HGC 12, 109. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 9 Jan 2024 | Unsold | |
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd - Auction 60, Lot 233
Samaria, Neapolis. Julia Soaemias. Æ (9.99 g), Augusta, AD 218-222
SVAEM[IAS] AVGVSTA SEB, draped bust of Julia Soaemias right. Reverse: CO[L L SEP] above, SEBAS[TE] in exergue, The Rape of Persephone: Hades in galloping quadriga right, carrying Persephone; above, Eros flying right; below horses, overturned cista mystica. Rosenberger 34; SNG ANS 1084. Attractive earthen patina, and a popular mythological type. Choice Very Fine.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 9 Jan 2024 | 150 USD | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 86, Lot 92
Thessaly, Magnetes Drachm circa 168-140, AR 18.00 mm., 3.81 g.
Head of Poseidon r., wearing oak wreath; monogram to l. Rev. Artemis, holding bow, seated l. on prow l. BCD Thessaly 415.2.
Old cabinet tone and Very fine
Starting price: 40 GBP... | 17 Dec 2023 | 50 GBP | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2024 NYINC Auction, Lot 55182
BAKTRIA. Kingdom of Baktria. Antimachos I, 185-170 B.C. AR Drachm (4.20 gms). NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-12, 109. Obverse: Diademed and draped bust right, wearing kausia; Reverse: Poseidon, laureate, standing facing, holding trident and filleted palm; monogram to inner right.
Estimate: $400 - $600... | 12 Jan 2024 | 500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 555, Lot 279
BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Antimachos I Theos. Circa 180-170 BC. AR Drachm (19mm, 4.25 g, 12h). Diademed and draped bust right, wearing kausia / Poseidon, laureate, standing facing, holding trident and filleted palm; monogram to inner right. Bopearachchi 2B; MPHB Group III; SNG ANS 280-1; HGC 12, 109. Light iridescent toning, traces of find patina and deposits, a few light marks, tiny edge flaw. Good VF.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 7 Feb 2024 | 650 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 546
BOEOTIA, Federal Coinage. Circa 225-171 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 4.81 g, 12 h). Laureate head of Poseidon to right. Rev. ΒΟΙΩΤΩΝ Nike standing front, head to left, holding wreath in her right hand and trident in her left; to left, monogram. BCD Boiotia 114. HGC 4, 1175. McClean 5623. Nicely toned. Struck from slightly worn dies and with light scratches, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex Classical Numismatic Review XLVIII.1, Winter 2023, 37.
Starting price: 150 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 600 CHF | |
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - eLive Auction 81, Lot 7047
GREEK COINS
BOEOTIA
KOINON. AR-Drachme, um 250 v. Chr.; 4,9 g. Korekopf fast v. v. mit Ährenkranz//Poseidon steht r. mit Dreizack und Delphin, davor Monogramm und boiotischer Schild. BMC 75; Hoover 1174; Slg. BCD 94. Min. korrodiert, sehr schön
Erworben 2001 bei der Firma Blancon, Hannover.
Estimate: 100 EUR... | 26 Feb 2024 | 145 EUR | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 87, Lot 396
Egypt, Alexandria. Dattari. Lucius Verus, 161-169 Drachm circa 163-164 (year 4), Æ 32.20 mm., 22.59 g.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust l. Rev. Poseidon standing with foot on rock, l., holding dolphin and trident; in field, L-Δ. RPC 2664.3 (this coin). Dattari-Savio Pl. 188, 9288 (this coin, under M. Aurelius).
Rare, only four specimens listed in RPC, nice light brown tone, and Good Fine.
From the Dattari collection.
Starting price: 50 GBP... | 11 Feb 2024 | 50 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 558, Lot 71
KINGS of MACEDON. Demetrios I Poliorketes. 306-283 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 4.26 g, 12h). Tarsos mint. Struck circa 298-295 BC. Nike alighting atop prow of galley left, blowing trumpet / Poseidon advancing left, brandishing trident; monogram to left, A to right. Newell 42; HGC 3, 1016a. Iridescent tone, some deposits, a few light scratches. VF.
From the Weise Collection. Ex Gemini III (9 January 2007), lot 105.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 20 Mar 2024 | 650 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 558, Lot 84
BOEOTIA, Federal Coinage. Circa 225-171 BC. AR Drachm (19mm, 4.97 g, 2h). Laureate head of Poseidon right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and trident; monogram to inner left. BCD Boiotia 118; HGC 4, 1175. Iridescent tone. Good VF.
From the Weise Collection.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 20 Mar 2024 | 850 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 558, Lot 328
LYDIA, Silandus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Medallion (40mm, 28.99 g, 6h). Helenos, son of Apollonides, first archon for the second time. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Kore, veiled, standing right, holding scepter and patera, and Tyche Soterios, standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia. Hochard 2256 (D25/R40); Amandry, Silandos; Kurth 80 corr. (Persephone); BMC 26 corr. (Athena). Earthen brown patina, light roughness, reverse flan flaw. Near VF.
Ex J.P. ... | 20 Mar 2024 | 200 USD | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 203 | Silver, Lot 92
Messenia. Messene circa 183-182 BC.
Tetradrachm AR
25 mm, 15,52 g
Diademed head of Demeter right, wearing wheat and reed wreath and pearl earring / ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΩ[Ν], Zeus Ithomatas standing right, hurling thunderbolt with his right hand and with an eagle with spread wings perching on the wrist of his outstretched left arm; below his left arm, ΣΩΣΙΚΑ above a tripod.
Very Fine
HGC 5, 563; BCD Pel. 710.
Ex Solidus Numismatik Auction 27, Lot 152 (smoothed since).
Demeter is a prominent deity in ... | 24 Mar 2024 | 850 EUR | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 323
Boiotia, Federal Coinage AR Drachm. Circa 225-171 BC. Laureate head of Poseidon to right / ΒΟΙΩΤΩΝ, Nike standing to left, crowning ethnic and resting on trident, AN monogram in inner left field. BCD Boiotia 126; BMC Central Greece 99; McClean 5618, pl. 202, 17; SNG Copenhagen 387. 5.07g, 20mm, 7h.
Near Extremely Fine; attractive cabinet tone with iridescent highlights.
Ex Freeman & Sear, Mail Bid Sale 13, 25 August 2006, lot 154.
Estimate: 500 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | 600 GBP | |
Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Online Auction 304, Lot 32
MAKEDONISCHE KÖNIGE.
Demetrios Poliorketes, 306 - 283 v. Chr. Drachme ø 17mm (4,06g). 298 - 295 v. Chr. Mzst. Tarsos. Vs.: Nike mit Posaune u. Stylis auf Schiffsbug n. l. Rs.: ΒΑΣΙ-ΛΕΩ-Σ / ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ, Poseidon mit Chlamys um den linken Arm u. Dreizack in der Rechten n. l., l. im Feld A, r. Monogramm. Newell 44; HGC 3.1, 1016a. ss
(befindet sich in der Vorübergehenden Verwendung)
Estimate: 100 EUR... | 10 Apr 2024 | 95 EUR | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32015
Ancients
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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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2043
Poseidonia.
Drachm circa 530-500, AR 21 mm, 3.53 g. ΠΟΜ Poseidon, chlamys over shoulder, advancing r., brandishing trident. Rev. The same type partially incuse. SNG Lockett 440. SNG ANS 620. Brousseau 94 (this coin illustrated). Historia Numorum Italy 1108.
Very rare. Perfectly centred on a large flan and with an old cabinet tone. Very fine
Ex Santamaria sale 12 October 1949, Magnaguti, 202. From the collection of a Mentor.
Estimate: 1000 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2158
Demetrius Poliorcetes, 306 – 283.
Drachm, Tarsus circa 298-295, AR 17 mm, 4.22 g. Nike alighting r. atop prow of galley, blowing trumpet. Rev. ?HMHTPIOY – ΒΑΣΙ – ΛΕΩ – Σ Poseidon, nude but for cloak over arm, advancing l., brandishing trident; in l. field, A and in r. field, AI monogram within a circle. Newell 44. SNG Lockett 957. Weber 2171. McClean 3575.
Wonderful old cabinet tone and good very fine
From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.
Estim... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 92
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, GRIECHISCHES MUTTERLAND, KÖNIGREICH MAKEDONIEN
DEMETRIOS POLIORKETES 294-288, Kilikien, Tarsos.Drachme. Nike steht l. auf Prora mit Posaune und Stylis. Rs: Poseidon steht l., in der erhobenen Rechten Dreizack, um die vorgestreckte Linke Chlamys gewickelt. Monogramme. Newell 42. 4.22g, Hohes Relief. Schöne Tönung. ss-vz
Ex CNG eAuction 139, 2006, Los Nr. 74.
Estimate: 400 EUR... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 189
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, ASIEN, BAKTRIEN
ANTIMACHOS. 171-160, Balkh.Drachme. Drapierte Büste mit Diadem und Kausia r. Rs: Poseidon steht frontal mit Dreizack und Palmzweig. Monogramm. MIG 125a. 3.78g, Dunkle, etw. fleckige Tönung. L. korrodiert. ss-vz
Estimate: 560 EUR... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 43, Lot 86
LYDIA. Nysa. Time of Antoninus Pius to Commodus. A.D. 138-192. Æ. 6.2 gm. 19 mm. Draped bust of Eirene (Peace) right; EΙΡΗΝΗ / Hades driving galloping quadriga right, while struggling with a protesting Persephone; ΝΥСΑEΩΝ. Regling, Nysa 42. RPC IV online 1486 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 309. BMC 20. Very Fine; pleasing green patina; some light scratches; well centered on a broad flan. Fine style bust. Fascinating mythological reverse.
This reverse depicts the famous Greek myth, Hades, god o... | 20 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 16
Lucania. Metapontion circa 330-290 BC.
Fourrée Stater
21 mm, 5,99 g
Wreathed head of Demeter left / META, ear of barley, a leaf on left with tongs above.
Very Fine
cf. HN Italy 1583.
Demeter, a central figure in Greek mythology, is the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. Revered as one of the Olympian gods, she holds significant influence over the cycle of life, particularly in relation to the cultivation of crops and the prosperity of the earth. As the goddess of agri... | 28 Apr 2024 | 120 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 62
Thessaly. Larissa circa 380 BC-AD 365.
Drachm AR
19 mm, 6,02 g
Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly right, hair in ampyx / Mare standing right with foal right in background.
Very Fine
BCD Thessaly I 1153; HGC 4, 444.
Ancient coins from Larissa often bore the striking image of a horse, carrying layers of significance reflective of the city's rich heritage. Renowned for its skilled equestrians and vibrant horse culture, Larissa's coins proudly showcased this aspect of its identity. B... | 28 Apr 2024 | 170 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 32
LUCANIA, Poseidonia. Circa 530-500 BC. AR Half Nomos – Drachm (21.5mm, 3.27 g, 12h). Poseidon, beardless and nude but for chlamys draped over both arms, standing right, preparing to cast trident / Incuse of obverse type, but no trident and ethnic is in relief. Gorini 6 = Basel 160 (this coin); HN Italy 1108. Old collection tone, edge chip, slightly granular surfaces. Near EF.
Ex Gemini X (13 January 2013), lot 8 (edge chipped since); A.D. Moretti Collection (Numismatica Ars Classica 13, 8 Oc... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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cgb.fr - Internet Auction November 2023, Lot 141
NERO
Type : Tétradrachme
Date : an 13 ou 14
Mint name / Town : Alexandrie, Égypte
Metal : billon
Diameter : 22,5 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 12,23 g.
Rarity : R1
Obverse description : Tête radiée de Néron à gauche avec une grande égide sur le cou (O5)
Obverse legend : NERW KLAU KAIS SEB GER AU/ LID
Obverse translation : (Néron Claude César auguste germanique an 13 ou 14)
Reverse description : Buste de Poséidon barbu, drapé sur l'épaule avec un petit trident derrière et deva... | 14 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 161
KINGS of MACEDON. Demetrios I Poliorketes. 306-283 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 17.26 g, 1h). Pella mint. Struck circa 294-293 BC. Nike standing left on prow of galley left, blowing trumpet she holds in her right hand and cradling stylis in her left arm / BA-ΣIΛEΩ-Σ ΔHMHTPIOY, Poseidon Pelagaios standing left, seen from behind, preparing to throw trident held aloft in his right hand, chlamys draped over extended left arm; monogram to left; to right, dolphin left above star. Newell 68, obv. die LV... | 9 Jan 2024 | 5,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 163
KINGS of MACEDON. Demetrios I Poliorketes. 306-283 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31.5mm, 17.05 g, 3h). Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 289-288 BC. Diademed and horned head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY, Poseidon Pelagaios, nude, standing left, right foot propped on rock, holding trident in left hand, right arm resting on leg; monograms to outer left and right. Newell 124 (obv. die CXXII); HGC 3, 1014b; Hirsch 1113 (same obv. die); Hunt Sale II 389 (this coin). Old collection tone, with areas of iridescence. ... | 9 Jan 2024 | 5,000 USD | |
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 188 | Black, Lot 23
Corinthia. Corinth circa 405-345 BC.
Stater AR
22 mm, 8,55 g
Pegasos flying right; Ϙ below / Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind neck guard, trident.
.
BCD Corinth -; Calciati 224; Ravel 522; HGC 4, 1827.
NGC graded AU
Strike 5/5
Surface 2/5
Pegasus, the mythical winged horse, is a symbol woven into the cultural identity of the city of Corinth. Strategically located on the narrow isthmus that connects the Peloponnese to the Greek mainland, Corinth was not only a... | 17 Dec 2023 | 1,000 EUR | |
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd - Auction 60, Lot 101
Crete, Phaistos. Silver Stater (10.61 g), ca. 300-270 BC
Herakles standing left, lion's skin draped over arm, striking at Hydra with club; between feet, crab. Reverse: ΦAIΣTΩN, bull standing right. Svoronos 59; Le Rider pl. XXIII, 22. NGC grade Ch VF; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5. Edge chips (photo certificate). Despite the fact that the Cretan city of Phaistos was far removed from Lerna in the Peloponnesos, the obverse of this coin depicts Herakles engaged in the second of his twelve Labors - ... | 9 Jan 2024 | 5,000 USD | |
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd - Auction 60, Lot 104
Crete, Rhaukos. Silver Stater (10.63 g), ca. 320-300 BC
Poseidon standing right, holding trident and reins of horse standing behind him to right. Reverse: PA-Y-K-[ION] (retrograde), trident. Svoronos 13, pl. XXIX, 16. Old scratch in the obverse field, and despite the heavy wear, this is actually a fairly nice example of one of these. Fine. Little remains today of the ancient Cretan city of Rhaukos except a few pottery shards and some remains of walls. The city was destroyed by its neighbors,... | 9 Jan 2024 | Unsold | |
Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 386, Lot 1182
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, ASIEN, BAKTRIEN
ANTIMACHOS. 171-160, Pushkalavati.Tetradrachme. Drapierte Büste mit Diadem und Kausia r. Rs: Poseidon steht frontal mit Dreizack und Palmzweig. Monogramm.
MIG 124f. HGCS 106. 16.41g, Schöne Tönung. Hohes Relief. Perfekt auf gr. Schrötling zentriert. vz
Aus der North River Sammlung. Ex Triton IX, 2006, Los Nr. 1121. Die Wahl des Poseidon als Hauptmünzbild ist insoweit bemerkenswert, als daß das Reich des Antimachos keine Küste oder größere Gewässer h... | 7 Feb 2024 | Unsold | |
Tauler & Fau - Auction 137, Lot 2168
Indo-Skythians. Azes I. Tetradrachm. 58-12 a.C. (Mitchiner-828a). (Senior-99.23T). (Hgc-12,638). Anv.: AΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN MEΓAΛOY AZOY, Skythian king on horseback to right, holding whip aloft; Kharosthi letter R to right. Rev.: 'Maharajasa rajarajasa mahatasa Ayasa' in Kharosthi, Poseidon standing to right, holding long trident; monogram to left and Kharosthi letter to right. Ag. 9,74 g. Almost XF. Est...150,00.
Spanish Description: Indoescitas. Azes I. Tetradracma. 58-12 a.C. (Mitchiner-828a)... | 18 Dec 2023 | 85 EUR | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 50
CALABRIA. Brundisium. Circa 215 BC. Sextans (Bronze, 29 mm, 18.75 g, 8 h). Laureate head of Poseidon to right; behind, Nike flying to right above trident, placing wreath on Poseidon's head; below, two pellets (mark of value). Rev. BRVN Youth, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding small Nike in his right hand and kithara in his left; below, two pellets (mark of value). HGC 1, 687. HN Italy 737. SNG ANS 779. Somewhat rough and with minor deposits, otherwise, very fine.
From the Lucien Birkler... | 24 Feb 2024 | 160 CHF | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 402, Lot 628
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN. MACEDONIA. KÖNIGREICH. Demetrios Poliorketes, 306-283 v. Chr.
AR-Tetradrachme, 291/290 v. Chr., Amphipolis; 16,91 g. Kopf r. mit Diadem und Stierhorn//Poseidon sitzt l. mit Aphlaston und Dreizack, l. und r. Monogramme. Hoover 1013 b; Newell 110.
Feine Tönung, kl. Kratzer, sehr schön
Demetrios fühlte sich als Sohn des Poseidon und trägt daher auf diesen Tetradrachmen die Hörner von Poseidons Stier.
Estimate: 400 EUR... | 14 Mar 2024 | 800 EUR | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 402, Lot 676
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN. CRETA. RHAUKOS.
AR-Stater, um 300 v. Chr.; 8,43 g. Poseidon steht v. v., in der Rechten Dreizack, und hält mit der Linken ein r. stehendes Pferd am Zügel//Verzierter Dreizack, unten zwei Delphine. Le Rider Pl. XXX,18; Slg. Traeger (Auktion Künker 136) -, vergl. 358; Svoronos -, vergl. 9, Pl. XXIX, 14.
R Feine Tönung, kl. Schrötlingsriß, knapp sehr schön
An der Stelle der Ortschaft Agios Myron, knapp 20 Kilometer südwestlich von Heraklion, erstreckte sich in der Antike ... | 14 Mar 2024 | 700 EUR | |
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 2
Antoninus Pius. AE 33 medallion; Antoninus Pius; 138-161 AD, Rome, Copper Medallion (red metal), 67.74g. Gnecchi p. 18, 79, pl. 52.5; C-1145 (600 Fr.). Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS [P] P TR P COS IIII Bust laureate r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: No legend. Selection of Athena or Poseidon as the patron divinity of Athens. Rx: Athena standing r. and Poseidon seated l.; between them, a frontal figure of Nike holding a vase placed on a table. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collecti... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31018
Ancients
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Demetrius I Poliorcetes (306-283 BC). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.23 gm, 4h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Amphipolis, 294-293 BC. Nike standing left on prow of galley left, blowing trumpet in right hand, stylis cradled in left arm / ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ / ΒΑ-ΣΙΛΕ-ΩΣ, Poseidon, nude, advancing left, seen from behind, chlamys draped over outstretched left arm, brandishing trident in right hand; tripod in left field, Ξ above ME monogram in right field. Newell 94, pl. viii, 16. Handsom... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32048
Ancients
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Antigonus III Doson (229-221 BC). AR tetradrachm (31mm, 17.16 gm, 12h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Amphipolis, ca. 227-225 BC. Head of Poseidon right, hair wreathed with seaweed / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIΓONOY, Apollo, nude, seated left on prow left, examining bow in outstretched right hand, left hand resting on prow; legend in two lines on prow, complex monogram below. HGC 3.1, 1051. EHC 436. SNG Munich 1121. A finely detailed portrait of Poseidon, capturing the god's serene yet co... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 8
Calabria. Brundisium circa 200-100 BC.
Semis Æ
20 mm, 6,07 g
Laureate head of Poseidon right; Nike with wreath behind, S below / Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding Nike and lyre; S to right, BRVN below.
Good Very Fine
SNG France 6.1, 1492-7.
Brundisium, located in the region of Apulia in southern Italy, was a prominent ancient port city that played a crucial role in maritime trade and commerce throughout antiquity. As such, its coinage often featured imagery related to its maritim... | 28 Apr 2024 | 70 EUR | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23006
Ancients
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 332-302 BC. AR stater or didrachm (21mm, 2h). NGC Choice VF. Sa- and Con-, magistrates. Nude horseman crowning himself on horse walking right; ΣA above Ionic capital below horse / ΤΑΡΑΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, whip and serpent in outstretched right hand; KON below. HN Italy 942 (KO below). Vlasto 954-8.
Taras, a figure of Greek mythology and the eponymous founder of Tarentum in Calabria, played a pivotal role in the art and culture of the region. Taras w... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23007
Ancients
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 302-280 BC. AR didrachm (18mm, 7.83 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Nikon, Ey-, and Ari- magistrates. Nude warrior dismounting from horse charging left, round shield and spear in left hand; EY in upper right field, NIKON below / TAPAΣ, Taras on dolphin left, grain ear in outstretched right hand, left hand on dolphin; API in left field, horizontal spearhead right in lower right field. HN Italy 969. Vlasto 701-703. Gorgeous detailing on stormy tonin... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23008
Ancients
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 302-280 BC. AR didrachm (21mm, 7.85 gm, 5h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Arethon, Sa- and Cas-, magistrates. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse with right hand, reins in left; ΣΑ in upper left field, ΑΡΕ/ΘΩΝ below horse / ΤAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, tripod in outstretched right hand; CAΣ below. HN Italy 957. Vlasto 666. Flashing surfaces burst with brilliant wintry light. Chiseled figures with a glossy luster.
Taras, a figure of Greek mytho... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25008
Ancients
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 302-280 BC. AR didrachm (23mm, 7.90 gm, 10h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Arethon, Sa- and Kas, magistrates. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse with right hand, reins in left; ΣΑ in upper left field, ΑΡΕ/ΘΟΝ below horse / ΤAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, tripod in outstretched right hand; CAΣ below. HN Italy 957. Vlasto 666. Attractive shining bright surfaces, graced with fantastic Fine Style designs.
Taras, a figure of Greek mythology a... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25010
Ancients
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 302-280 BC. AR didrachm (23mm, 7.95 gm, 1h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Arethon, Sa- and Kas, magistrates. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse with right hand, reins in left; ΣΑ in upper left field, ΑΡΕ/ΘΟΝ below horse / ΤAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, tripod in outstretched right hand; CAΣ below. HN Italy 957. Vlasto 666. Created with masterfully designed Fine Style dies on bright, lustrous fields.
Taras, a figure of Greek mythology and the ep... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 114, Lot 91
Sicily, Leontinoi Æ 22mm. Circa 2nd century BC. Laureate head of Apollo to right; crab behind / Persephone standing facing, holding poppy head and torch; ΛEONTINΩN around. CNS 21; HGC 2, 716. 9.12g, 22mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine. Very Rare.
Ex Anders Collection, collector's tickets included.
Estimate: 50 GBP... | 23 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A. - Auction 157, Lot 394
IONIE, SMYRNE, Caligula (37-41), AE bronze, 37-38. Aux noms du proconsul Aviola et du magistrat Menophanes. D/ T. l. à d. R/ Drusilla, représentée comme Perséphone, assise à g., ten. des pavots et des épis de la d. et un sceptre de la g. RPC 2472; Klose XXVIII; SNG Cop. 1343. 4,53 g. Rare. Traces de corrosion. Champs polis au revers. Patine vert foncé.
Beau à Très Beau
Fine - Very Fine
Estimate: 60 EUR... | 8 Dec 2023 | 60 EUR | |
Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH - Auction 117, Lot 461
AIOLIS. Lesbos. Mytilene
Hekte (2,53 g), ca. 377-326 v. Chr. Av.: Kopf eines Kabeiros mit Pilos und Lorbeerkranz n.r., darüber zwei Sterne. Rv.: Kopf der Persephone (oder Hekate) n.r. im Linienquadrat. Bodenstedt 99, HGC 6, 1025 (R1).
Elektron s.sch.+
(D).
Starting price: 300 EUR... | 8 Dec 2023 | 600 EUR | |
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Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 603
SICILY. Entella (?). Punic issues, circa 345/38-320/15 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 16.90 g, 11 h). Head of Tanit-Persephone to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, single pendant earring and plain necklace; to right, Punic letter 𐤌 ('mem'). Rev. Horse prancing to left; behind, palm tree with two date clusters. Jenkins, Punic, 61 (O16/R55). Very rare. Somewhat porous and with an area of delamination on the obverse and some scratches on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the T. Fris... | 9 Dec 2023 | 800 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 604
SICILY. Entella (?). Punic issues, circa 320/15-300 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.00 g, 8 h). Head of Tanit-Persephone to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins. Rev. 𐤏𐤌𐤌𐤇𐤍𐤕 (''mmhnt' = 'People of the Camp' in Punic) Head of a horse to left; behind, palm tree with two date clusters. Jenkins, Punic, 146 (O47/R131). Well centered and of beautiful style. Harshly cleaned, otherwise, good very fine.
From the collection of the r... | 9 Dec 2023 | 2,000 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 605
SICILY. Entella (?). Punic issues, circa 320/15-300 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23 mm, 17.29 g, 6 h). Head of Tanit-Persephone to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins. Rev. Head of a horse to left; behind, palm tree; below, 𐤌 ('m' in Punic). HGC 2, 289. Jenkins, Punic, 253 (O79/R214). Boldly struck in high relief. Struck on a somewhat short flan, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex Astarte E-Auction 1, 31 July 2023, 25.
Starting pr... | 9 Dec 2023 | 1,700 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 664
SICILY. Syracuse. Hieron II, 275-215 BC. 60 Litrai or Dekadrachm (Gold, 15 mm, 4.30 g, 6 h), 269-263 or 218/7-215. Head of Persephone to left, wearing wreath of grain ears, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, cornucopiae. Rev. IEPΩΝΟΣ Nike driving fast biga to right, holding reins in her left hand and kentron in her right; below, pellet. BMC 508 (same dies). BMFA 474 (same dies). Carroccio 6 (D5/R4). Fresh and lustrous, and of beautiful full Hellenistic style. The usual light die rust ... | 9 Dec 2023 | 5,500 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1326
LESBOS. Mytilene. Circa 377-326 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 10 mm, 2.56 g, 1 h). Head of Persephone to right, wearing wreath of grain ears. Rev. Bull butting left within linear square. Bodenstedt 88. SNG Copenhagen 314. SNG von Aulock 7737. Some scratches on the obverse and minor flan faults on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From a British collection of electrum coins from Lesbos and Ionia, formed in the early 2000s.
Starting price: 100 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 550 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1327
LESBOS. Mytilene. Circa 377-326 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 9 mm, 2.52 g, 5 h). Head of Persephone to right, wearing wreath of grain ears. Rev. Bull butting left within linear square. Bodenstedt 88. SNG Copenhagen 314. SNG von Aulock 7737. Minor die rust and the reverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Leu Web Auction 27, 9-11 September 2023, 575.
Starting price: 75 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 750 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1329
LESBOS. Mytilene. Circa 377-326 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 10 mm, 2.50 g, 12 h). Head of Kabeiros to right, wearing wreathed cap; two stars flanking. Rev. Head of Persephone to right within linear square within incuse square. Bodenstedt 99. SNG Copenhagen 321. SNG von Aulock 1729. Struck from somewhat worn dies and with light scratches on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From a British collection of electrum coins from Lesbos and Ionia, formed in the early 2000s.
Starting price: 75 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 550 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1330
LESBOS. Mytilene. Circa 377-326 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 10 mm, 2.52 g, 12 h). Head of Kabeiros to right, wearing wreathed cap; two stars flanking. Rev. Head of Persephone to right within linear square within incuse square. Bodenstedt 99. SNG Copenhagen 321. SNG von Aulock 1729. Some marks and the obverse struck from a worn die, otherwise, very fine.
From a British collection of electrum coins from Lesbos and Ionia, formed in the early 2000s.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 650 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 2368
CILICIA. Colybrassus. Valerian II, Caesar, 256-258. 11 Assaria (Bronze, 31 mm, 15.00 g, 6 h). ΠOY ΛIK K O P OYAΛЄPIANON KAI CЄB Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian II to right, seen from behind; below, eagle standing facing, head to right, wings displayed; in field to right, IA. Rev. KOΛYBP/ACCЄΩN Hades in galloping quadriga right, abducting Persephone; below, torch and overturned kantharos below. SNG Levante 346 = SNG von Aulock 5663 (same dies). SNG Paris -. Somewhat smoothed ... | 9 Dec 2023 | 420 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 30, Lot 78
SICILY. Aitna. Circa 400-350 BC. Trias (Bronze, 22 mm, 8.02 g, 10 h). Head of Persephone to right, wearing grain wreath. Rev. Horse galloping right. CNG EA 130 (same dies). CNS 6. SNG ANS 1159. Red brown patina. Some roughness and traces of overstriking on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the Dr. Paul Peter Urone Collection, acquired from Frank Kovacs, 11 November 1989.
Traces of overstriking were noted in the description of the CNG piece but the host coin could not be identified. On ... | 17 Dec 2023 | 1,500 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 30, Lot 118
SICILY. Syracuse. Hiketas, 287-278 BC. (Bronze, 24 mm, 10.99 g, 1 h). ΣYPA[K]-OΣIΩN Wreathed head of Persephone to right; behind, poppy-head. Rev. Female charioteer driving biga to right, holding reins in left hand and kentron in right; above, star; in exergue, [monogram]. CNS 122 var. (torch on obverse). HGC 2, 1447 var. (torch on obverse). SNG ANS 763-764 var. (torch on obverse). A rare variety with poppy-head control and with nice black and green patina. Some minor roughness and deposits, o... | 17 Dec 2023 | 100 CHF | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 134, Lot 3457
Lesbos, Mytilene, (c.377-326 B.C.), electrum hekte or sixth stater, 9mm, (2.52 g), obv. head of Persephone to right, wearing grain wreath, rev. bull butting left within linear frame, (S.-; Bodenstedt Em. 88; HGC 6, 1014). Good very fine, struck on a slightly short flan, rare.
Ex CNG eSale 380, August 10, 2016, (lot 229).
Estimate: 1200 AUD... | 21 Nov 2023 | 1,000 AUD | |
Lugdunum GmbH - Auction 23, Lot 21
GREEK COINS SICILY.
SYRACUSE. Pyrrhus, 278-275 BC. Bronze. 21 mm. Wreathed head of Persephone right, wearing single-pendant earring and necklace; ear of grain behind // Demeter seated right, holding sceptre in left arm, stalk of barley in right. SNG Copenhagen 96 var. 8.43 g. Fine - very fine
Provenance: Auction Adolph Hess AG 249, Lucerne (Switzerland), 13 November 1979, lot n°164.
Estimate: 50 CHF... | 14 Dec 2023 | 60 CHF | |
Lugdunum GmbH - Auction 23, Lot 83
GREEK COINS AFRICA.
ZEUGITANA. Gold Stater circa 320-310 BC, Carthago (?). Head of Tanit (Kore-Persephone) left, wearing barley-wreath, bar and triple pendant earring and necklace with pendants // Unbridled horse standing right. Jenkins-Lewis group IV, cf. 224. 7.45 g. GOLD. Extremely fine with high relief and beautiful depiction of the horse on reverse
Provenance: Fixed Prices List Adolph Hess AG, Lucerne (Switzerland), February 1979, lot n°13.
Estimate: 2500 CHF... | 14 Dec 2023 | 3,600 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 552, Lot 30
THRACE, Sestos. Circa 300 BC. Æ (12mm, 2.31 g, 12h). Wreathed head of Persephone left / Hermes standing facing; grain ear and Γ to left. Von Fritze, Sestos 14; SNG Copenhagen –; HGC 3, 1654. Green-brown patina, slight obverse roughness. VF. Very rare.
From the Aleph Collection.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 13 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 82
SICILY, Syracuse. Pyrrhos. 278-276 BC. AR Oktobol (20mm, 5.33 g, 1h). Head of Persephone left, wearing grain ear wreath; poppy to right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠYPPOY, Athena Promachos advancing left, shield decorated with aegis on left arm, preparing to cast thunderbolt held aloft in right hand; no control marks. B&S Type 6; BAR Issue 46; HGC 3, 264; SNG Lewis 604–5. Light iridescent tone, a little die wear, a few hairlines on reverse. Good VF. Well centered.
From the Wayne Scheible Collection. Ex Gemin... | 9 Jan 2024 | 4,750 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 172
THESSALY, Pherai. Alexander. Tyrant, 369-359 BC. AR Stater (22.5mm, 11.55 g, 5h). Head of Ennodia facing slightly right, wearing pearl diadem, earring in the form of a grape bunch, and linear necklace; torch to left / A-Λ-E-ΞA-N-ΔPOY, Alexander, wearing Thessalian military attire and sheathed sword, brandishing spear he holds aloft in his right hand, on horse, with labrys on it hind quarter, rearing right; labrys below. BCD Thessaly I 1309 (this coin); HGC 4, 576 (this coin illustrated); Trait... | 9 Jan 2024 | 75,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 176
LOKRIS, Lokri Opuntii. Circa 360-350 BC. AR Stater (23mm, 12.24 g, 11h). Head of Persephone left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace / Ajax, nude but for crested Corinthian helmet, holding sword in right hand, shield decorated with coiled serpent on left arm, advancing right on rocks; ivy leaf and broken spear below, OΠON-TIΩN around. H&D Group 12, 117–22 var. (O–/R37 [unlisted obv. die]); BCD Lokris 44–5 (same rev. die); HGC 4, 989. Lightly toned, with so... | 9 Jan 2024 | 8,250 USD | |
Numisfitz GmbH - Auction 3, Lot 496
CARIA. Kidramos. Pseudo-autonomous. (3rd century). AE.
Obv: Radiate bust of Alexander the Great right.
Rev: KIΔPAMHNΩN.
Persephone seated left, holding torch and poppy; at her feet Cerberus.
SNG Copenhagen 192.
Condition: Good very fine.
Weight: 4,73 g.
Diameter: 21 mm.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 3 Dec 2023 | 95 EUR | |
Jean Vinchon Numismatique - December 2023 Auction, Lot 18
SICILE - SYRACUSE Règne d'Hicétas 344-343
Tête de Perséphone à gauche, couronnée d'épis de blé, les cheveux retombant sur la nuque.
Derrière, amphore.
R/. Niké conduisant un quadrige au galop en pointant le kentron. Au-dessus, une étoile.
À l'exergue, ΣYPAKOΣIΩN.
♦ Pozzi 649 ; BMC 438
Quinze litrae ou tridrachme d'argent. (12,63 g)
Flan éclaté à la frappe. Très bel exemplaire.
Collection Étienne REGNARD.
Estimate: 6500 - 7000 EUR... | 6 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
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Jean Vinchon Numismatique - December 2023 Auction, Lot 412
SICILE - SYRACUSE 405-370 Époque de Denys
Tête de Perséphone à gauche, portant une couronne de roseaux. Elle est parée d'un collier de perles et de boucles d'oreilles à triple pendants. Derrière la nuque, une étoile. Au pourtour, quatre dauphins et ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ.
R/. Aurige conduisant un quadrige au galop à gauche, tenant le kentron dans la main droite, les rênes à gauche. Au-dessus, Niké volant à droite couronne l'aurige. À l'exergue, panoplie d'armes : cuirasse, deux cnémides, casque athéni... | 6 Dec 2023 | 21,000 EUR | |
