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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 3
CENTRAL EUROPE. Pannonia. 2nd-1st century BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 3.32 g, 1 h). Celticized head of Athena to right, wearing decorated and crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. >OEΣ Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; to left, club. Dembski 1496. Flesche 557 (this coin). Lanz -. OTA 597. Beautifully toned and boldly struck in high relief, an excellent example with a fine pedigree. Good very fine. From the ...
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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 ...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 13
LUCANIA. Velia. Circa 440/35-400 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 7.75 g, 2 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with a griffin standing right and a volute on the bowl and a palmette on the neck guard; above visor, [A]; behind neck guard, Φ. Rev. [ΥEΛHTΩN] Lion attacking stag to right, biting him in the neck. Boston MFA 156 (same dies). HN Italy 1270. Pozzi 675 = Williams 153s (this coin, O102/R119). SNG ANS 1252 (same dies). SNG Ashmolean 1122 (same dies). Ve...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 14
LUCANIA. Velia. Circa 300-280 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.62 g, 2 h). Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a griffin springing to left on the bowl; on neck guard, Φ; behind neck guard, AP. Rev. YEΛHTΩN Lion walking to right; above, filleted kerykeion to right. HN Italy 1316. SNG Lockett 570 (same dies). Williams 532 (O267/R372). Beautifully toned and perfectly centered, with a wonderful reverse. Light die wear on the obverse, otherwise, nearly extrem...
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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...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 26
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. 10 Litrai or Didrachm (Gold, 11 mm, 0.67 g, 6 h), 406/5. ΣYΡΑ Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Attic helmet. Rev. Aegis with facing gorgoneion in center and border of serpents; all within shallow round incuse. Boehringer, Finanzpolitik, pl. 38, 9. Boehringer, Ehrenrettung, pl. 2, 6. HGC 2, 1290. Rizzo pl. XL, 6. SNG ANS 326. SNG Copenhagen 687. SNG München 1087. Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, a wonderful example and undou...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 36
KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 16.78 g, 9 h), Mytilene (?), circa 297/6-282/1. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right, with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated left, holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on shield decorated with lion's head; behind, transverse spear; in inner left field, monogram of ΠΑΥ; in exergue, M. Müller -. Naumann E-Auction 59 (2017), 51 ('Alexan...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 37
KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 4.32 g, 12 h), Ephesos, circa 295/4-289/8. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated left, holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on shield decorated with lion's head; behind, transverse spear; in inner left field, bee to left between E-Φ. Müller 421. Thompson 168. An exceptionally fresh and attractive exam...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 38
KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 17.27 g, 10 h), Amphipolis, circa 288/7-282/1. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟY Athena seated left, holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on shield decorated with lion's head; behind, transverse spear; in inner left field, to outer right and in exergue, monograms. Meydancikkale 2673-4. Müller -. SNG Berry ...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 40
THRACO-MACEDONIAN TRIBES, Derrones. Circa 480/75-465/2 BC. Tetrastater or Dodekadrachm (Silver, 38 mm, 39.39 g, 12 h). ΔΕRΟИ Male driver, wearing petasos, holding whip in his right hand and reins in his left, driving ox cart to left; above, crested Corinthian helmet to left. Rev. Triskeles running left; below, palmette; all within shallow incuse square. Jameson 1946 (this coin). O. Masson: Quelques légendes monétaires Grecques, in: SNR 74 (1995), p. 6, fig. 1 (this coin). Peykov A1470. Svorono...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 55
KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Stater (Gold, 19 mm, 8.52 g, 12 h), Sinope, circa 230-200. Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent. Rev. AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ Nike standing front, head to left, with her wings spread, holding laurel wreath in her right hand and stylis in her left; to left, eight-rayed star; below left wing, monogram above ΣΙ; below right wing, ΦI. Price 1239. Extremely rare. Lustrous and fresh. Light die rust and with fai...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 58
KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Stater (Gold, 17 mm, 8.56 g, 9 h), Babylon I, struck under Seleukos I, circa 311-300. Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent. Rev. AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ - BAΣIΛΕΩΣ Nike standing front, head to left, with her wings spread, holding laurel wreath in her right hand and stylis in her left; to lower left, MI; to lower right, monogram within wreath. Price 3748. SC 81.2. A beautiful piece, very well centered, lustr...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 60
KINGS OF MACEDON. Demetrios I Poliorketes, 306-283 BC. Stater (Gold, 18 mm, 8.64 g, 5 h), in the types of Alexander III. Amphipolis, circa 294-293. Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with a double coiled serpent. Rev. ΔHMHTPIOY - BAΣIΛΕΩΣ Nike standing front, head to left, with her wings spread, holding laurel wreath in her right hand and stylis in her left; to lower left, Z; to lower right, monogram. HGC 3, 1006d. Newell -, cf. 93 (unlisted combination of dies S/cc)....
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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...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 69
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 510-500/490 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.00 g, 12 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with small spiral on the bowl, circular earring and pearl necklace. Rev. AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig; all within incuse square. Asyut 261-3. HGC 4, 1589. Seltman Group L, 333 (same obverse die). Svoronos pl. 6, 8-13. Nicely toned and of bold late archaic style, with a lovely head of Athena and an impressive owl. Minor ma...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 70
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 510-500/490 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.19 g, 3 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with small spiral on the bowl and circular earring. Rev. AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig; all within incuse square. Asyut 265. HGC 4, 1589. Seltman Group L. Svoronos pl. 6, 21-3. Struck on a broad flan and with a delightful, small head of Athena. Old scratch on the obverse and minor flan faults on the reverse, otherwise, goo...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 71
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 485/480 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 22 mm, 17.00 g, 6 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet and circular earring. Rev. AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig; all within incuse square. Asyut Group Va and pl. XXXII, I. HGC 4, 1590. Seltman Group C. Svoronos pl. 2, 25-6. Very well centered for this issue and with a nearly full crest. Minor marks and with tiny flan faults, otherwise, about extremely fine. Estimate: 3500 CHF...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 72
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 465/2-454 BC. Obol (Silver, 9 mm, 0.65 g, 3 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rev. AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig; all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1664. Starr Group V. Svoronos pl. 10, 39-47. Beautifully toned and very well centered for the issue. Slightly rough and with light deposits, otherwise, good very fine. From a European collection, formed before 2005. Estimate:...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 73
ATTICA. Athens. Circa 440s-430s BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.19 g, 5 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rev. AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square. Kroll 8. Svoronos pls. 12-13 passim. A wonderful coin, perfectly centered on a full flan and with a magnificent, serene head of Athena. Extremely fine. If the description 'with a full crest' was ever appropriate f...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 75
CORINTHIA. Corinth. Circa 375-300 BC. Stater (Silver, 21 mm, 8.59 g, 9 h). Pegasos flying left; below, Ϙ. Rev. Head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet and necklace; below chin, Δ; behind neck guard, I and Artemis Phosphoros running left, holding torch in each hand. BCD Corinth -. BMC 314. Calciati 453. Ravel 1077. A wonderful piece, perfectly struck on sound metal and beautifully toned. Extremely fine. Privately acquired from Anne Demeester and ex Numismatica Ars Classica E, 4 Apri...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 83
KINGS OF PERGAMON. Eumenes I, 263-241 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 17.18 g, 1 h), Pergamon, circa 255/0-241. Laureate head of Philetairos to right. Rev. ΦΙΛΕΤΑΙΡΟΥ Athena enthroned left, resting her left elbow on shield and crowning dynastic name with a wreath held in her right hand; in background, transverse spear; to outer left, ivy leaf; in inner left field, Α; in field to right, bow. Westermark Group IVA, V.LII/R2 (this coin). Beautifully toned and with a fine pedigree. Minor marks on t...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 85
TROAS. Sigeion. Circa 350-300 BC. Chalkous (Bronze, 13 mm, 1.91 g, 9 h). Head of Athena facing slightly to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet and pearl necklace, and with her hair flowing loose. Rev. ΣIΓE Owl standing right, head facing; to upper left, crescent. SNG Arikantürk 764–76. SNG Copenhagen 496-7. SNG von Aulock 7637. An exceptional example with a very attractive facing head of Athena. Minor die break on the helmet, otherwise, extremely fine. From a European collection, for...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 111
IONIA. Phokaia. Circa 387-326 BC. Hekte (Electrum, 10 mm, 2.55 g). Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a seal swimming left. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Bodenstedt -. Roma XV (2018), 164 (this coin). Triton XVIII (2015), 627. Extremely rare. Perfectly centered and very sharply struck, a superb coin. Tiny marks on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine. Ex Roma XV, 5 April 2018, 164. Estimate: 2500 CHF...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 117
ISLANDS OFF CARIA, Rhodos. Lindos. Circa 475-460 BC. Stater (Silver, 25 mm, 13.65 g, 6 h). Head of a roaring lion to right. Rev. ΛΙИ-Δ-[Ι]ΟИ Dolphin swimming right; pellet below; all within incuse square. Cahn, Lindos, Group H. CNG 124 (2023), 226 = Triton XXIII (2020), 438. Gorny & Mosch 280 (2021), 310 var. (slightly differing reverse legend). HGC 6, 1399 = SNG Ashmolean 522 (same dies). HN online 1462. Jameson 2312 = Kunstfreund 12 (same dies). Kraay & Hirmer 781 = Traité I, 781 (same dies)...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 120
DYNASTS OF LYCIA. Kherei, circa 440/30-410 BC. Stater (Silver, 20 mm, 8.44 g, 7 h), Telmessos. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with four olive leaves and palmette; behind neck guard, 𐊜 ('X' in Lycian). Rev. 𐊜𐊁𐊕𐊚𐊆 - 𐊗𐊁𐊍𐊁𐊂𐊁𐊛𐊆𐊛𐊁 ('Xerẽi - Telebehihe' in Lycian) Bearded head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress; all within incuse square. Mørkholm & Zahle 52 (same dies). Müseler VI, 61-64 (same dies). SNG von Aulock 4189 (same dies). Beautifully toned an...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 121
DYNASTS OF LYCIA. Vekhssere I, circa 450-430 BC. Diobol (Silver, 11 mm, 1.35 g), uncertain mint. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. 𐊇𐊁𐊜 ('Wex' in Lycian) Triskeles; all within pelleted square within incuse square. Müseler V, 17 (this coin). Vismara, Wekhssere 44. A real gem of a coin, with a wonderful head of Athena. Light scratches on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine. Ex Peus 392, 4 April 2007, 4364 and Gorny & Mosch 121, 10 March 2003, 198. Estimate: 1...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 124
KINGS OF CAPPADOCIA. Archelaos Philopatris Ktistes, 36 BC-AD 17. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 3.74 g, 1 h), RY 20 = 17/6 BC. Diademed head of Archelaos to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ APXEΛΑΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΡΙΔΟΣ TOY ΚΤΙΣΤΟΥ Club; in field to right, K (date). BMC 1. DCA 464. RPC I 3601.10 (this coin). Simonetta, Coins, 1 corr. (reverse legend). Simonetta 1. SNG Copenhagen 165. Rare and undoubtedly among the finest known examples. A wonderful coin, beautifully toned and with a portrait of great sensitivity and beau...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 131
CYPRUS. Salamis. Evagoras I, circa 411-374 BC. Stater (Silver, 24 mm, 11.14 g, 10 h). 𐠁-𐠄-𐠲𐠍𐠦 ('e-u-wa-ko-ro' in Cypriot syllabic script) Youthful Herakles, nude, seated right on rock draped with lion skin, holding rhyton in his left hand and leaning on club with his right. Rev. 𐠞-𐠪𐠐𐠵/𐠩 ('pa-si-le-wo-se' in Cypriot syllabic script) He-goat recumbent to right; below to right, E. BMC -. Masson & Amandry 1a-c. Roma E-Auction 4 (2013), 330. SNG Copenhagen -. Tziambazis -. Very rare. A beautiful, w...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 145
SELEUKID KINGS. Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes), 138-129 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 16.40 g, 1 h), Tarsos. Diademed head of Antiochos VII to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟY - EYEPΓETOY Athena standing front, head to left, holding Nike in her right hand and resting her left on shield decorated with gorgoneion and set on ground; spear leaning against her left arm; to outer left, monogram of HPA above A; all within laurel wreath. HGC 9, 1067c. SC 2055.4b. SMA 311 var. (slightly differing m...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 146
SELEUKID KINGS. Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes), 138-129 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 16.56 g, 1 h), Antiochia on the Orontes. Diademed head of Antiochos VII to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ - ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ Athena standing front, head to left, holding Nike in her right hand and resting her left on shield decorated with gorgoneion and set on ground; spear leaning against her left arm; to outer left, monogram of ΔΙ above Α; on shield, A; all within laurel wreath. SC 2061.3 var. (AI on shield)...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 161
KYRENAICA. Kyrene. Circa 525-480 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 17 mm, 8.48 g, 6 h), Attic standard. Silphion plant with two pairs of leaves and fruits; in fields to left and right, single fruits. Rev. Facing gorgoneion with protruding tongue within pelleted square within incuse square. BMC p. XXV, 17d and pl. IV, 2. BMFA -. SNG Copenhagen -. The New York Sale XXXII (2014), 189 (same dies). Extremely rare. A beautifully toned piece of charming archaic style. Light marks, otherwise, very fine. From a...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 175
BAKTRIA, Local Issues. Circa 285/3-280/78 BC. Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 3.64 g, 6 h), uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rev. Eagle standing left, head turned back to right; above, kerykeion and bunch of grapes on vine with leaf. Bopearachchi, Sophytes, Series 2A. HGC 12, -. MIG 26d. Nicolet-Pierre & Amandry, Trésor, 63-4. SNG ANS -. Lustrous, lightly toned and exceptionally well preserved. Virtu...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 176
BAKTRIA, Local Issues. Sophytos, circa 270s or 240s-230s BC. Didrachm (Silver, 22 mm, 7.87 g, 6 h), Attic standard, uncertain mint in the Oxus region. Male head to right, wearing laureate and crested Attic helmet, cheek guards lowered and decorated with wings; on neck truncation, M. Rev. ΣΩΦYΤΟΥ Rooster standing right; above, kerykeion. Bopearachchi, Sophytes 3A and pl. I, 2. HGC 12, -. Jansari - (O1/-). MGI -. SNG ANS -. Very rare. A spectacular example of this intriguing issue, with a superb...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 187
LYDIA. Sardis. Caracalla, 198-217. Medallion (Bronze, 42 mm, 33.48 g, 11 h), Loukios Kornelios Vettenianos, strategos and asiarch for the fourth time, circa 205-209. AY•KAI•M•AY•AN-TΩNЄINOC• Laureate and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, wearing aegis and balteus. Rev. ЄΠΙ ϹΤΡΑ•ΚΟΡ•ΟΥЄΤΤΗΝΙΑΝΟΥ•ΑϹΙΑ•Δ // ϹΑΡΔΙΑΝΩΝ•B• / ΝЄΩΚΟΡΩΝ Septimius Severus, on the right, standing front in military attire, head to left, holding spear in his left hand and sacrificing with his right over lit altar in fr...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 224
Mark Antony, 44-30 BC. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.68 g, 6 h), with M. Junius Silanus, quaestor pro consule. Military mint moving with Antony, probably Athens, summer 32. ANTON•AVG•IMP•III•COS•DES•III•III•V•R•P•C• Bare head of Mark Antony to right; behind his ear, small P (artist's signature). Rev. M•SILANVS•AV[G] / Q•PRO•COS in two lines. Babelon (Antonia) 97 and (Junia) 172. Crawford 542/1. CRI 346. RBW 1830. Sydenham 1208. Boldly struck and with an exceptionally distinct portrait. The obvers...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 263
Hadrian, 117-138. Aureus (Gold, 19 mm, 7.38 g, 6 h), Rome, 136. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P Bare-headed and draped bust of Hadrian to right, seen from behind. Rev. FIDES PVBLICA Fides standing front, head to right, holding two grain ears in her right hand and plate of fruits in her left. Biaggi 606 (this coin). BMC p. 320, 628 note = Cohen 715. Calicó 1256 (this coin illustrated). RIC 2198. A wonderful example, beautifully struck in high relief and with a magnificent portrait of fine style and a...
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 276
Septimius Severus, 193-211. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.57 g, 1 h), Rome, 207. SEVERVS PIVS AVG Laureate head of Septimius Severus to right. Rev. PROVIDENTIA Outspread aegis with facing head of Medusa in the center. BMC 357. Cohen 591. RIC 286. Extremely rare and with a very interesting reverse type. Slightly rough and with a thin flan crack, otherwise, nearly extremely fine. Ex Roma XIX, 26 March 2020, 863. This interesting piece is part of a larger series of coins struck for Septimius Sev...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 21
LUCANIA, Herakleia. Circa 390-340 BC. AR Nomos (22mm, 7.77 g, 8h). Head of Athena right, wearing single-pendant earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla throwing stone held in right hand; EY to right / Herakles standing facing, torso right, strangling the Nemean Lion to right; [|-HPAKΛ-EIΩN above, AΠOΛ] and club to left, oinochoe below. Work 46 (same dies); Van Keuren 51 (same obv. die as illustration); HN Italy 1378; Bement 138 (same dies); McClean 825 (same dies). Ir...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 22
LUCANIA, Herakleia. Circa 330/25-281 BC. AR Nomos (19.5mm, 7.75 g, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Herakles standing left, holding club and bow, lion skin draped over arm; to upper left, Nike flying right, crowning him; AΘA to left, oinoechoe to right. Van Keuren 83; HN Italy 1384. Deeply toned, slightly compact flan, area of weak strike and die break on obverse. Near EF. From the Mesogeios Collection. Ex Nomos Obolos 19 (8 May 2021), lot 33. Estimate: 750 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 23
LUCANIA, Herakleia. Circa 281-278 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 3.73 g, 4h). Helmeted head of Athena facing slightly right; monogram below left crest, E below right crest / Owl standing right, head facing, on olive branch. Van Keuren 119 (same dies as illustration); HN Italy 1416. Toned, minor porosity, small die break on obverse. Good VF. Ex CNG inventory 920694 (February 2012); Deyo Collection (Triton XV, 3 January 2012), lot 1029; Classical Numismatic Group 60 (22 May 2002), lot 69; Classical Numi...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 31
LUCANIA, Metapontion. Punic occupation. Circa 215-207 BC. AR Half Shekel – Drachm (19.5mm, 3.69 g, 10h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Barley ear with leaf to right; above leaf, owl standing right, head facing, with wings spread. Robinson, Second, p. 50, 3; HN Italy 1634. Traces of find patina, hairline flan crack, slight die wear on obverse. EF. From the DFA Collection. Estimate: 500 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 34
LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 443-400 BC. AR Nomos (21mm, 7.94 g, 6h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with laurel wreath / Bull butting right on plain ground line; E to right; in exergue, fish right. Jörgensen 18 (same dies as illustration); HN Italy 1761. Iridescent tone, bump on reverse. Good VF. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex ArtCoins Roma 19 (11 November 2015), lot 67. Estimate: 750 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 35
LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 400-350 BC. AR Dinomos – Distater (24mm, 15.73 g, 1h). Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with Skylla scanning; IΔ behind neck guard / Bull butting right; in exergue, fish right . Noe, Thurian F28 (same dies); HN Italy 1803; SNG Lloyd 486 (same dies); Pozzi 229 (same dies); Jameson 359 (same dies). In NGC encapsulation 6625609-128, graded VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimate: 1000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 36
LUCANIA, Thourioi. Circa 400-350 BC. AR Dinomos – Distater (25mm, 15.96 g, 8h). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated on its bowl with Skylla scanning; IΔ behind neck guard / Bull butting right; in exergue, fish right. Noe, Thurian F30 (same dies); HN Italy 1803; SNG Lloyd 486 (same obv. die); SNG Lockett 3489 (this coin); BMC 29 (same dies); Dewing 430 (same obv. die); Gillet 230 (same dies). Toned, faint cleaning marks, graffito (AΠ) on bull. Good VF. From the Wild R...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 56
SICILY, Leontini. Circa 425-415 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.34 g, 11h). Laureate head of Apollo left / Head of roaring lion left; leaf to right, three barley grains around. Maltese Period IV, 138 (D34/R106); Boehringer, Münzgeschichte 55 (same dies); HGC 2, 671; SNG ANS 257 (same dies); Gilet 453 (same dies); Rizzo, pl. XXIV, 4 (same dies). Faintly toned over lustrous surfaces, typical die break on obverse, slight die wear and a faint scuff on reverse. EF. From the Wild Rose Collection, pur...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 74
SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. Æ Drachm (29.5mm, 27.48 g, 1h). Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet with neck guard and bowl decorated with wreath / Sea-star between two dolphins. CNS 62; HGC 2, 1436. Dark green patina. Good VF. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XLVII.1 (Winter 2022), no. 587343; Mercury Group Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 118, 13 September 2021), lot 22, purchased August 2001. Estimate: 1000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 79
SICILY, Syracuse. Agathokles. 317-289 BC. AV 100 Litrai – Double Dekadrachm (14.5mm, 5.71 g, 12h). Struck circa 304-289 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with a griffin / Winged thunderbolt; Φ below. Bérend, l'or 17 (D5/R4); BAR Issue 29; HGC 2, 1535; SNG ANS 703 (same rev. die); SNG Copenhagen 778 (same dies). Underlying luster, trace deposits, hairlines. EF. Well centered. From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Calgary Coin Gallery, January 2016. Ex Edwar...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 80
SICILY, Syracuse. Agathokles. 317-289 BC. AR Stater (19mm, 6.44 g, 7h). Reduced standard. Struck circa 304-289 BC. Helmeted head of Athena left / Pegasos flying left; triskeles below. Pegasi 17; BAR Issue 32; HGC 2, 1407. Find patina, small chip on edge, some light marks, trace deposits. Near EF. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Stack's Bowers and Ponterio 185 (5 August 2014), lot 241. Estimate: 750 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 106
THRACE, Byzantion. Circa 260-245 BC. AV Stater (19mm, 8.49 g, 11h). In the name and types of Lysimachos. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; ΣI to inner left. Marinescu Issue 23, 58 (O27/R55); Müller –; HGC 3, 1374. Light graze on reverse. EF. From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Calgary Coin Gallery, April 2015. Ex Sayles & Lavender inventory 12215 (ND); Classic...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 111
KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 4.33 g, 12h). Ephesos mint. Struck circa 294-287 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; kithara to inner left, A on throne. Thompson 174; Müller 355; HGC 3, 1753d. Lovely iridescent tone, minor die flaw in field on reverse. EF. Estimate: 750 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 112
KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 17.22 g, 1h). Lampsakos mint. Struck 297/6-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; to inner left, monogram above crescent. Thompson 61; Müller 395; HGC 3, 1750b; SNG BN 2546. Lightly toned, pitting. EF. From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Pars Coins, 15 August 2019. Ex Pars Coins 1 ...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 123
KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander I. 498-454 BC. AR Tristater – "Oktadrachm" (30.5mm, 28.43 g). Light Aeginetic standard. Aigai mint. Struck circa 476/5-460 BC. Horseman, wearing chlamys and petasos, and holding two spears, standing right behind horse advancing right / Quadripartite incuse square. Raymond pl. II, 4; AMNG III p. 49, 7 (Bisaltai); HPM pl. XII, 2 (Bisaltai); SNG ANS 1; Athena Fund I 21 (same obv. die); Boston MFA 617 (Bisaltai); Gillet 739; Pozzi 696 = Rhousopoulos 1006 (Bisaltai). Att...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 131
KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 BC. AV Stater (17.5mm, 8.60 g, 1h). Amphipolis mint. Struck under Antipater, circa 328/5-323 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; kantharos in left field. Price 168; Troxell, Studies, Series 2, 480 (O10/RC4). Underlying luster, mark on obverse. Near EF. Well centered. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Dr. Plumacher Collection (Peus 431, 27 April 2022), lot 3157, purchased from Münzhandlung Ritt...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 133
KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 BC. AV Stater (19.5mm, 8.60 g, 6h). Tyre mint. Struck under Menes. Dated RY 23 of 'Ozmilk (327/6 BC). Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with griffin / Nike standing left, holding wreath and cradling stylis; Phoenician A below right wing; below left wing, 'K (in Phoenician [= 'Ozmilk]) above |||= (Phoenician date [23]). Price 3257 (Ake; same obv. die as illustration); Newell, Dated 27, obv. die K corr. (date); ANS inv. 1956.183.1...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 134
KINGS of MACEDON. temp. Alexander III – Philip III. Circa 325-319 BC. AV Stater (18.5mm, 8.60 g, 11h). In the name of Alexander III. Amphipolis mint. Struck under Antipater. Helmeted head of Athena right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, trident head downward. Price 172; Troxell, Studies, p. 125, pl. 25, H. Underlying luster, trace earthen deposits, slight die wear. EF. Well centered. From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Pars Coins, March 2017. Estim...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 135
KINGS of MACEDON. temp. Alexander III – Philip III. Circa 325-319 BC. AV Quarter Stater (11mm, 2.13 g, 2h). In the name of Alexander III. Amphipolis mint. Struck under Antipater. Helmeted head of Athena right / Bow and club; kantharos above. Price 169b (same dies). Edge marks from prior mount. Good VF. Well centered. From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Baldwin's, March 2016. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 84 (20 May 2015), lot 1451; Baldwin's FPL (Summer 2011), no. AG020; Myers 6 (6 D...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 136
KINGS of MACEDON. temp. Alexander III – Kassander. Circa 325-310 BC. AV Stater (17mm, 8.60 g, 10h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Uncertain mint in Greece or Macedon. Helmeted head of Athena right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, Corinthian helmet left. Price 794. Underlying luster, a little die rust on obverse. EF. Ex CNG inventory 860186 (January 2010). Estimate: 3000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 138
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.59 g, 3h). Lampsakos mint. Struck under Leonnatos, Arrhidaios, or Antigonos I Monophthalmos. Helmeted head of Athena right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, buckle above A-surmounted-by-crescent. Price P16; ADM II Series IX. Underlying luster. EF. Well centered. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 105 (10 May 2017), lot 80. Estimate: 3000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 141
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater (17mm, 8.58 g, 6h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Babylon mint. Struck under Archon, Dokimos, or Seleukos I, circa 323-318/7 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right; M to left / Nike standing left, holding wreath and cradling stylis; ΛY below left wing. Price 3691. A few minor scratches on reverse, a couple of marks on edge. EF. Fine style. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex CNG inventory 949460 (May 2013) . Estimate: 3000 ...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 152
KINGS of MACEDON. Antigonos III Doson. 229-221 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 17.08 g, 11h). Amphipolis mint. Horned head of Pan left, lagobolon behind, in the center of a Macedonian shield / Athena Alkidemos advancing left, shield decorated with aegis on arm, preparing to cast thunderbolt; winged helmet to inner left, TI to inner right. TEA Period IV, Group 2, 16 corr. (O1/R15; obv. die O1, not O4). Lightly toned, minor die wear. Good VF. Very rare issue with TI and winged helmet. From the Wild ...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 157
ILLYRIA, Dyrrhachion. Circa 350 BC. AR Stater (22.5mm, 8.57 g, 2h). Pegasos flying right / Helmeted head of Athena right; dolphin above, club and retrograde Σ to left. Meta Series I, dies D38/R67; Pegasi 15; HGC 3, 26. In NGC encapsulation 6827184-003, graded Ch AU★, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, die shift. Ex Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl Collection (Leu Numismatik AG 8, 23 October 2021), lot 57; Münzen und Medaillen AG FPL 230 (March 1963), no. 6. Estimate: 1500 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 158
ILLYRIA, Dyrrhachion. Circa 350 BC. AR Stater (20mm, 8.61 g, 6h). Pegasos flying right / Helmeted head of Athena right; club to left. Meta Series I, dies D41/R71 (this coin referenced); Pegasi 33; HGC 3, 26. In NGC encapsulation 6827184-002, graded Ch XF★, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. Ex Künker 382 (16 March 2023), lot 74; Auctiones AG 13 (23 June 1983), lot 187. Estimate: 1000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 165
THESSALY, Pharsalos. Late 5th-mid 4th century BC. AR Drachm (19.5mm, 6.00 g, 5h). Dies signed by Telephantos. Helmeted head of Athena right; small TH/IΠ between crest and neck guard / Warrior, wearing petasos, holding lagobolon over his shoulder, on horseback right; small TH in exergue; all within incuse square. Lavva 79 corr. (V41/R47; letters on obv.); BCD Thessaly I 1284; HGC 4, 624. Iridescent tone, light scratches on obverse. Good VF. From the Mesogeios Collection. Ex Künker 333 (16 Mar...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 167
AKARNANIA, Leukas. Circa 470-450 BC. AR Stater (18.5mm, 8.10 g, 8h). Pegasos flying right / Helmeted head of Athena right within incuse square. Pegasi 13/2 and 4 (same dies); BCD Akarnania –; HGC 4, 812; SNG Delepierre 1228 (same obv. die); C.M. Kraay, "A Hoard of Corinth and Leucas from N.W. Greece" in CH V, 28–9 (same dies). Dark cabinet tone. EF. Well struck for issue. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Molard Collection (Nomos 15, 22 October 2017), lot 97; Jonathan K. Kern Collection (Tri...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 171
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 510-500/490 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22mm, 17.43 g, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray to left; all within incuse square. Seltman Group L, unlisted dies; Asyut Group IVa; HGC 4, 1589. Faintly toned, struck with worn dies. VF. From the Apollo to Apollo Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 70 (7 October 2018), lot 85. Estimate: 2000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 172
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 500/490-485/0 BC. AR Tetradrachm (19mm, 16.84 g, 5h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray to left; all within incuse square. Seltman Group M or G (unlisted dies); Asyut Group IVg, 364 (this coin) HGC 4, 1590. Toned, compact irregular flan. VF. From the Hesiod Collection. Ex Morton & Eden 119 (6 December 2022), lot 36; European Ambassador Collection; 1968/9 Asyut Hoard (IGCH 1644 = CH 2, 17 = CH 4, 11 = CH 8, 44 ...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 173
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 500/490-485/0 BC. AR Tetradrachm (19.5mm, 17.07 g, 5h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray to left; all within incuse square. Seltman Group Gi (unlisted dies); HGC 4, 1590. Old collection tone, minor marks. VF. Well centered. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Roma E-Sale 25 (27 February 2016), lot 50. Estimate: 2000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 174
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 475-465 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 17.14 g, 10h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, with spread tail feathers; olive sprig and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Starr Group IV, unlisted dies; HGC 4, 1595. Lightly toned, edge split, a few minor scratches. EF. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Roma XVIII (29 September 2019), lot 557 (hammer £2200). Estimate: 1000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 175
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.08 g, 7h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, with closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Toned, underlying luster, a couple minor edge splits. EF. Well centered on a broad flan, with most of crest visible. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Dr. Patrick H. C. Tan (Triton XX, 10 January 2017), lot 155. Estimate: 1000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 176
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.18 g, 7h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, with closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Lustrous. EF. Estimate: 1000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 177
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.17 g, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, with closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Underlying luster. EF. High relief and well centered. Estimate: 1000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 178
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.19 g, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, with closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Toned, underlying luster, edge split. EF. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Roma XII (29 September 2016), lot 159 (hammer £2400). Estimate: 1000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 179
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 454-404 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.18 g, 4h). Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, with closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597. Underlying luster, minor double strike on obverse. EF. High relief. Estimate: 1000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 180
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30.5mm, 16.80 g, 12h). New Style coinage. Hera–, Aristoph–, and Aristok–, magistrates. Struck 136/5 BC. Helmeted head of Athena Parthenos right / Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; magistrates' names in fields; club draped with lion's skin to left, M on amphora, HP below; all within wreath. Thompson 339i–j (same obv. die); HGC 4, 1602. Minor die wear, light doubling on reverse. Near EF. Estimate: 750 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 181
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.82 g, 12h). New Style coinage. Mened–, Epigeno–, and Thoph–, magistrates. Struck 135/4 BC. Helmeted head of Athena Parthenos right / Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; magistrates' names in fields; to left, Asklepios standing left, holding serpent-entwined scepter; A on amphora, ΓΛ below; all within wreath. Thompson 347a–c (same obv. die); HGC 4, 1602. Underlying luster. EF. Well centered. Estimate: 750 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 182
ATTICA, Athens. Circa 165-42 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30.5mm, 16.80 g, 11h). New Style coinage. Timarchos, Nikago–, and Antiochos, magistrates. Struck 134/3 BC. Helmeted head of Athena Parthenos right / Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; magistrates' names in fields, anchor and star to left, K on amphora, ΣΦ below; all within wreath. Thompson 367b var. (same obv. die; different letters in exergue); HGC 4, 1602. Lightly toned. Good VF. From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Shanna...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 189
CORINTHIA, Corinth. Circa 400-350/45 BC. AR Stater (23.5mm, 8.46 g, 1h). Pegasos flying right / Helmeted head of Athena right; serpent to left. Ravel Period IV, 521 (P258/T364); Pegasi 222; BCD Corinth 63; HGC 4, 1834; Pozzi 1668 (same dies); Sartiges 275 (same dies). Toned, slight die wear, light scratches. Good VF. Estimate: 750 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 190
CORINTHIA, Corinth. Circa 350/45-285 BC. AR Stater (21mm, 8.56 g, 4h). Pegasos flying left / Helmeted head of Athena left, with laurel wreath on the helmet; A-P flanking neck truncation, aegis to right. Ravel Period V, 1009; Pegasi 427; BCD Corinth –; HGC 4, 1848. Deep iridescent tone, some die wear on obverse. Good VF. Estimate: 1000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 191
CORINTHIA, Corinth. Circa 350/45-285 BC. AR Stater (21.5mm, 8.59 g, 4h). Pegasos flying left / Helmeted head of Athena left, helmet decorated with laurel wreath; A P flanking neck truncation; to right, Athena Promachos right. Ravel Period V, 1014; Pegasi 432; BCD Corinth –; HGC 4, 1848. Old collection tone, trace deposits, minor marks. Good VF. Ex Mark and Lottie Salton Collection (Stack's Bowers Galleries, 13 January 2023), lot 26216. Estimate: 750 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 192
CORINTHIA, Corinth. Circa 350/45-285 BC. AR Stater (20.5mm, 8.60 g, 8h). Pegasos flying left / Helmeted head of Athena left, with laurel wreath on the helmet; A-P flanking neck truncation; to right, plow right. Ravel Period V, 1021; Pegasi 439; BCD Corinth 107; HGC 4, 1848. Toned, minor die wear on obverse, a little porosity on reverse. Good VF. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 121 (6 October 2022), lot 272; Mark and Lottie Salton Collection (Part I, Stack's Bower...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 193
CORINTHIA, Corinth. Circa 350/45-285 BC. AR Stater (21mm, 8.55 g, 12h). Pegasos flying left / Helmeted head of Athena left; Γ below chin; to right, dove flying left within wreath. Ravel Period V, 1029; Pegasi 419; BCD Corinth 110 = SNG Lockett 2094; HGC 4, 1848. Old collection tone, a few minor scratches on obverse, trace deposits on reverse. Good VF. Ex Mark and Lottie Salton Collection (Stack's Bowers Galleries, 13 January 2023), lot 26211. Estimate: 750 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 194
CORINTHIA, Corinth. Circa 350/45-285 BC. AR Stater (21.5mm, 8.53 g, 10h). Pegasos flying left / Helmeted head of Athena right; I before neck, star to right. Ravel Period V, 1034; Pegasi 425; BCD Corinth –; HGC 4, 1848. Toned, underlying luster, die break and area of weak strike on obverse, some die rust and couple of scratches on reverse. EF. Ex Mark & Lottie Salton Collection. Estimate: 1500 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 218
KINGS of PERGAMON. Eumenes I. 263-241 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 17.05 g, 1h). In the name of Philetairos. Pergamon mint. Struck circa 255/50-241 BC. Laureate head of Philetairos right / Athena enthroned left, elbow resting on shield to right, crowning dynastic name with wreath; transverse spear in background, ivy leaf to outer left, monogram to inner left, bow to right. Westermark Group IVA, dies V.LVII/R1; SNG BN 1610; Winterthur 2616 (same obv. die). Toned, some find patina, a little die wea...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 219
TROAS, Ilion. Circa 185-50 BC. AR Tetradrachm (39mm, 15.26 g, 12h). Xanthippos, president of the aonothetai. Helmeted head of Athena right / The Palladion: Athena Ilias standing right, holding distaff and filleted spear; to inner right, owl standing left, head facing. Ellis-Evans dies O2/R8; Bellinger T36 (same dies as illustration); Mionnet II 190 (same dies). Lightly toned, porous, cleaning marks. VF. Well centered on a broad flan. Extremely rare, apparently the third known; only the Mionnet...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 220
TROAS, Ilion. Circa 185-50 BC. AR Tetradrachm (37.5mm, 16.49 g, 12h). Demetrios, son of Hermokrates, president of the agonothetai. Helmeted head of Athena right / The Palladion: Athena Ilias standing right, holding distaff and filleted spear; two monograms to inner left, kithara to inner right. Unpublished. Lightly toned, crimped flan, with stress cracks and slight wave to flan, chipping around edge, a couple scrapes on obverse. VF. Apparently unique. From the Wayne Scheible Collection. E...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 234
LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 377-326 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.56 g, 6h). Helmeted head of Athena facing slightly right / Head of Hermes right, wearing kausia behind his draped neck, within linear square. Bodenstedt Em. 86; HGC 6, 1012. Minor marks, a little off center on reverse. Good VF. Estimate: 1000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 279
DYNASTS of LYCIA. Erbbina. Circa 390-380 BC. AR Stater (21.5mm, 8.54 g, 6h). Telmessos mint. Helmeted head of Athena right; symbol at forehead / Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; club to right; dotted circular border. Mørkholm & Zahle II 70; Müseler VI, 88 (same dies); Falghera 183/184 (for obv./rev. dies); SNG Copenhagen Supp. 462 var. (symbol on rev.; same obv. die). Iridescent tone, struck with worn obverse die. Good VF. From the Mesogeios Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 269 (9 Marc...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 289
KINGS of CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator. Circa 163-130 BC. AR Tetradrachm (34.5mm, 16.01 g, 12h). Mint A (Eusebeia-Mazaca). Dated RY 30 (133/2 BC). Diademed head right / Athena Nikephoros standing left; monograms to outer left, inner left, and outer right, Λ (date) in exergue. Simonetta 4 (Ariarathes IV; same obv. die as illustration); HGC 7, 810; DCA2 518; SNG von Aulock 6263 (same obv. die). Toned, some find patina, roughness, a few marks, flan flaw in field on obverse. Good VF....
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 290
KINGS of CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes VII Philometor. Circa 107/6-101/0 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 16.54 g, 12h). In the name and types of Antiochos VII of Syria. Mint A (Eusebia-Mazaka). Struck circa 107/6-104/3 BC. Diademed head right / Athena Nikephoros standing left; monogram above A to outer left, O to inner left, Λ to inner right; all within laurel wreath. Lorber & Houghton Series 1, Issue 3, 85–97 (obv. die A3); SC 2148; HGC 7, 829; HGC 9, 1069 (Antiochos VII). In NGC encapsulation 4162370-004...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 301
SELEUKIS and PIERIA, Laodikeia. 78/7-16/5 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 3.73 g, 12h). Dated CY 4 (78/7 BC). Turreted, veiled, and draped bust of Tyche right / Athena standing left, hand on grounded rudder to left, and cradling cornucopia in arm; Δ (date) to low inner right, uncertain letters (or monogram) in exergue. Cf. HGC 9, 1404 (hemidrachm); cf. DCA2 319 (same). Toned, trace deposits, flan crack, edge chip. Good VF. Unique as a drachm. Estimate: 750 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 303
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. Second satrapy and kingship, 312-281 BC. AV Stater (18.5mm, 8.58 g, 12h). In the types of Alexander III of Macedon. Karrhai mint. Struck circa 310-290 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and cradling stylis; monogram below right wing. SC 40.1a; HGC 9, 4 corr. (unlisted mint; erroneously listed under 2a). Lustrous, light marks, some die wear, tiny bump on obverse. Near EF. Estimate: 2000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 306
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. Second satrapy and kingship, 312-281 BC. AV Stater (16.5mm, 8.59 g, 8h). In the types of Alexander III of Macedon. Seleukeia on the Tigris mint I. Struck circa 300-296/5 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and cradling stylis; monogram below right wing. SC 115.2 var. (monogram and position); HGC 9, 4d; ANS 1977.158.105 var. (same; same obv. die); Triton XIX, lot 2066 (same dies; hammer $10,000). Underlying luster, slight d...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 343
PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Gaza ('Azah). Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Drachm (12mm, 3.09 g, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena right; B(M?) (in Phoenician) on check / Forepart of horse right; Phoenician AZ to upper left; all in pelleted square border within incuse square. Cf. Gitler & Tal Type VI (for rev. type); Roma XXIII, lot 510 (same dies). Toned, light roughness and porosity. EF. Extremely rare, possibly the second known. Estimate: 1000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 344
PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 3.67 g, 9h). Imitating Athens. Crude helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; to right, lion upward; all within incuse square. Gitler & Tal XII.1D. Dark iridescent tone, struck with worn dies, rotated double strike, extensive cleaning scratches. VF. Extremely rare. Estimate: 1000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 350
ARABIA, Northwestern. Lihyan. 2nd–1st centuries BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 14.70 g, 10h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye; upward crescent on cheek / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Huth, Athenian, fig. 5, a = Huth 39. Lightly toned, porous, faint marks and scratches. VF. Distinctive style. Estimate: 500 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 355
PERSIA, Alexandrine Empire. Mazakes. Satrap of Mesopotamia, circa 331-323/2 BC. AR Tetradrachm (20mm, 16.99 g, 7h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with profile eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left, small Θ-like symbol and MZDK (in Aramaic) to right. Le Rider, Alexander, pp. 214-9; Van Alfen, Owls, Group IVd, 97–8. Toned. VF. Excellent example for the type, without the usual test cut(s). From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Mike Vo...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 359
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.52 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Memphis mint. Struck circa 323 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and cradling stylis; no control marks. CPE 2; Svoronos –; Zervos Issue 72, dies 727/– (unlisted rev. die); Price 3961. Underlying luster. VF. From the Jonathan K. Kern Collection. Estimate: 3000 USD...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 362
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.83 g, 12h). Attic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 307/6 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck with tiny Δ in scales / Athena Alkidemos advancing right; to right, monogram and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 56; Svoronos 37; Zervos Issue 21, dies 304/– (unlisted obv. die); SNG Copenhagen –. To...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 363
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 15.75 g, 1h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 306-300 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck / Athena Alkidemos advancing right; small round shield to inner left; to right, helmet, ΔI, and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 74; Svoronos 176; Zervos Issue 32 (dies 53...
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 364
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC, or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 15.69 g, 1h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 306-300 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck with tiny Δ in scales / Athena Alkidemos advancing right; to right, monogram, Corinthan helmet right, and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 70; Svoronos 164; Zervos Issue ...
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