| Auction Date | Price Realized | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61474, Lot 22040
Ancients
MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AR drachm (18mm, 4.25 gm, 12h). NGC AU 4/5 - 3/5, brushed, flan flaw. Posthumous issue, Abydus(?), ca. 310-297 BC. Head of Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus seated left on backless throne, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; MTΩ monogram in left field, head wearing Phrygian cap left below throne. Price 1577. www.HA.... | 16 Feb 2025 | Upcoming
Auction | |
Eid Mar Auctions GmbH - Auction 8, Lot 33
Greek
Kings of Macedon, Perseus 179-168 BC. AE (19 mm, 6,81 g.). Uncertain Macedonian mint. Helmeted head of the hero Perseus, wearing winged Phrygian helmet to right; harpa over shoulder. Rev. B-A. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head to right, with open wings, monogram to left. SNG Alpha Bank 1140. Nearly extremely fine, a wonderful green patina, well struck, an attractive coin of a fine style.
Estimate: 40 EUR
Starting price: 30 EUR... | 9 Feb 2025 | Upcoming
Auction | |
Eid Mar Auctions GmbH - Auction 7, Lot 48
Greek
Kings of Macedon, Perseus, 179-168 BC. AE (21 mm, 8,60 g.). Pella or Amphipolis mint. Head of the hero Perseus right, wearing winged Phrygian helmet; harpa over far shoulder. Rev. BA ΠΕP Eagle standing left, head right, on thunderbolt. AMNG III/2, –; HGC 3, 1098; SNG München 1224–7. About extremely fine. Wonderful green patina, well struck, an attractive coin of a fine style from the series of the bigger bronze nominals.
Estimate: 40 EUR... | 26 Jan 2025 | Upcoming
Auction | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVIII Online Sessions, Lot 5564
C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius. 125 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.94 g, 10h). Rome mint. Head of Roma right, wearing Phrygian helmet; mark of value below chin / Jupiter, holding reins and thunderbolt, driving biga of elephants left; above, Victory flying right, holding wreath. Crawford 269/1; Sydenham 485; Caecilia 14; RBW 1085. Iridescent toning, remnants of collector's inventory number on obverse. Good VF.
From the 1930's Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 22 Jan 2025 | 900 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVIII Online Sessions, Lot 5565
M. Aurelius Scaurus. 118 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (20mm, 3.90 g, 5h). Narbo mint. Head of Roma right, wearing Phrygian helmet; mark of value to left / Gallic warrior (Bituitus?), hurling spear and holding shield and carnyx, driving galloping biga right. Crawford 282/1; Sydenham 523; Aurelia 20; RBW 1106. Light golden cabinet toning with iridescence, remnants of collector's inventory number in the margin on the reverse. VF.
From the 1930's Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Estimate... | 22 Jan 2025 | 325 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3122, Lot 34045
Ancients
ACARNANIA. Leucas. Ca. 435-360 BC. AR stater (24mm, 8.53 gm, 2h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5, die shift. Pegasus with pointed wing flying left, Λ below / Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet pushed back on head; head of Attis left wearing Phrygian helmet behind. Pegasi II 97. Rare. Brilliant gradients of autumnal toning halo around the sharp details.
Ex Collection of a Philhellene (Heritage Auctions, Auction 271848, 2 December 2018), lot 36125; Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 42... | 21 Jan 2025 | 2,600 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3122, Lot 34071
Ancients
MYSIA. Cyzicus. Ca. 450-350 BC. EL stater (19mm, 15.95 gm). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 2/5, brushed. Head of Attis right, wearing Phrygian cap; tunny right below / Quadripartite incuse mill sail square punch. Von Fritze I 142. SNG France 5, 291. Matte surfaces of marigold compliment the handsome portrait. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/greek-mysia-cyzicus-ca-450-350-bc-el-stater-19mm-1595-gm-ngc-choice-vf-5-5-2-5-brushed/a/3122-34071.s?type=... | 21 Jan 2025 | 6,000 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3122, Lot 34198
Ancients
L. Cestius and C. Norbanus (43 BC). AV aureus (21mm, 8.05 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, January-April 43 BC. C•NORBANVS / L•CESTIVS, draped bust of Sibyl (or Venus) right, seen from front; P R in right field / S•C, Cybele seated left on throne mounted on car of biga pulled left by two lions, patera in right hand, resting left arm on tympanum. Crawford 491/2. Sydenham 1155. Cestia 3 and Norbana 5. Calicó 5. Crisp details on an attractive reverse.
From the Collection of Jona... | 21 Jan 2025 | 11,000 USD | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 18, Lot 48
ANCIENT GREECE. MYSIA, KYZIKOS(?).
Silver Hemiobol, circa 525-475 BC.
Obv: head of Attis right, wearing Phrygian cap. Rev: quadripartite incuse square.
Good Very Fine.
Reference: Seemingly unpublished in the standard references: cf. CNG-E-213, 151.
Rarity: Very Rare and seemingly unpublished.
Diameter: 7 mm.
Weight: 0.36 g.
Estimate: 70 GBP... | 16 Jan 2025 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVIII, Lot 330
PAMPHYLIA, Aspendos. Circa 330/25-300/250 BC. AR Stater (25mm, 10.40 g, 1h). Two wrestlers grappling; ΠO between, below / Slinger in throwing stance right; EΣTFEΔIIYΣ to left; to right, forepart of horse right above Phrygian helmet right; all within dotted circular border. Tekin Series 5; SNG BN 110 var. (symbol below horse, ethnic); SNG von Aulock 4571 var. (same); SNG Lockett 3020 var. (ethnic). Faintly toned, light porosity. Near EF.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentl... | 14 Jan 2025 | 1,300 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 577, Lot 58
KINGS of MACEDON. Antigonos I Monophthalmos. As Strategos of Asia, 320-306/5 BC, or king, 306/5-301 BC. AR Drachm (16.5mm, 4.23 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Abydos mint. Struck circa 310-301 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; monogram-in-wreath in left field; below throne, head left, wearing Phrygian cap. Price 1565; ADM II Series XX. Lightly toned, slightly off center, minor doubling on reverse. EF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 18 Dec 2024 | 200 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61440, Lot 23108
Ancients
A. Plautius Hypsaeus, as Curule Aedile (ca. 55 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.78 gm, 10h). NGC Choice VF 3/5 - 3/5, flan flaw. Rome. A•PLAVTIVS-AED•CVR•S•C, turreted head of Cybele right, wearing pendant earring, with hair rolled into chignon at back of head, some loose curls behind / IVDAEVS, camel standing right, figure kneeling right before, reins in left hand, olive branch in raised right; BACCHIVS in exergue. Crawford 431/1. Sydenham 932. Plautia 13.
Ex Artemide Aste, Artemis LVII (5... | 16 Dec 2024 | 190 USD | |
Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 8, Lot 34
KINGS OF MACEDON. Antigonos I Monophthalmos, as Strategos of Asia, 320-306/5 BC, or king, 306/5-301 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17.29 mm, 4.31 g). In the name and type of Alexander III of Macedon. Abydos, circa 310-301 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus seated left on backless throne, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; MTΩ monogram in left field, head wearing Phrygian cap left below throne. Price 1577. Mülle... | 16 Dec 2024 | 55 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 35, Lot 1382
MYSIA. Kyzikos. Circa 480-450 BC. Hemiobol (Silver, 7 mm, 0.29 g). Head of Attis to right, wearing Phrygian cap. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Unpublished, apart from auction appearances. Savoca 167, 2023, 62 (same dies). Extremely rare - less than 5 example known. Very fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, ex Münzen und Medaillen FPL 538, November-December 1990, 49 (as an issue of an uncertain Asia Minor mint).
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 15 Dec 2024 | 420 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 35, Lot 1390
MYSIA. Kyzikos. Circa 410-390 BC. Hemiobol (Silver, 7.5 mm, 0.31 g, 6 h). Head of Attis to left, wearing Phrygian cap. Rev. [K-Y-Z-I] Head of a bull facing slightly to right. SNG von Aulock 7336. Von Fritze II, p. 37, 20 and pl. V, 23. Deeply toned. Somewhat porous and with the reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, good very fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, and from the Leo Mildenberg collection, assembled between 1950s and 1970s.
Starting price: ... | 15 Dec 2024 | 110 CHF | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 247 | Silver, Lot 56
Pontos. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator 120-63 BC.
Bronze Æ
22 mm, 13,53 g
Head of Perseus right, wearing Phrygian cap / AMIΣOY, Pegasos grazing left, monogram below and to left.
Very Fine
HGC 7, 239.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 15 Dec 2024 | 50 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 247 | Silver, Lot 159
C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius 125 BC. Rome
Denarius AR
18 mm, 3,80 g
ROMA, head of Roma, wearing Phrygian helmet with star on flap; below chin, XVI monogram (mark of value) / C•(ME)TELLVS Jupiter, being crowned by Victory flying to right, driving a biga of elephants to left, holding thunderbolt and reins.
Good Very Fine, old cabinet toning
Babelon (Caecilia) 14; Crawford 269/1; RBW 1085; Sydenham 485.
Ex Robert Hoge collection, acquired in 1981 from Marguerite Whiting (née Stiles), an... | 15 Dec 2024 | 650 EUR | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 93, Lot 440
Egypt, Alexandria Antoninus Pius, 138-161 Drachm circa 160-161 (year 24), Æ 32.00 mm., 16.68 g.
Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. Perseus advancing, r., wearing Phrygian cap, harpa at shoulder, extending r. hand; to r., Andromeda stepping down from rocks, l., extending arms; at feet of Perseus, sea monster. Dattari 2291. RPC 2189.25 (this coin illustrated).
Rare, brown tone and Good Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics, E-sale 41, 494.
Starting price: 35 GBP... | 15 Dec 2024 | 50 GBP | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 166
THRACE. Ainos. Circa 357-342/1 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 3.25 g, 12 h). Head of Hermes facing slightly to right, wearing petasos. Rev. [AINION] Archaic cult image of Hermes standing to left on throne, the left arm of which is supported by a tiny sphinx; to left, Phrygian helmet (?). May, Ainos, -. Leu Web Auction 19 (2022), 171. Triton VI (2003), 214. Very rare. Harshly cleaned and with minor traces of corrosion, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Gorny & Mosch 237, 7 March 2016, 1212 and Lanz 159, ... | 7 Dec 2024 | 360 CHF | |
Need access to more market information? Research tools for professionals |
|
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 225
KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 16.83 g, 12 h), Amphipolis, struck under Antipater, circa 322-320. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ - AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; in field to left, Phrygian helmet to right. Price 112. Dark grey tone. Light porosity and a few light scratches, otherwise, very fine.
... | 7 Dec 2024 | 300 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 250
KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 4.25 g, 12 h), Abydos, struck under Antigonos I Monophthalmos, circa 310-297. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPO[Y] 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, male head to right, wearing Phrygian cap; below throne, ivy leaf. Price -. Apparently unpublished. Light hairlines and the obverse... | 7 Dec 2024 | 200 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 704
KINGS OF ARMENIA. Tigranes VI, second reign, 66/7. Tetrachalkon (Bronze, 19 mm, 7.77 g, 1 h), Arados, CY 325 = 66-67. Jugate heads of Tigranes VI, wearing a tiara decorated with three eagles and tied with a diadem, and his wife, wearing a Phrygian cap, to right; all within wreath of olive and ivy. Rev. [BAΣIΛEΩΣ / TIΓ]PANOY - MEΓAΛOY - [T[EK] The city-goddess of Arados seated left on a horizontal rudder, holding cornucopiae. Kovacs 200. Very rare. Edge cracks and repatinated, otherwise, fine.... | 7 Dec 2024 | 320 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 1054
THRACE. Philippopolis. Septimius Severus, 193-211. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 29 mm, 16.02 g, 12 h), circa 210-211. ΑΥ Κ Λ CΕΠ CΕYΗΡΟC Π Laureate and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, breastplate decorated with gorgoneion. Rev. ΜΗΤΡ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛE/ΩC Orpheus, wearing Phrygian cap, seated to right on a rock, head to left, holding plectrum in his right hand and lyre with his left. Varbanov -. Varbanov, Philippopolis, XIII.53.1.2. Extremely rare. Patina stripped and with some roughness, other... | 7 Dec 2024 | 170 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 1104
CARIA. Cidramus. Elagabalus, 218-222. Hexassarion (Bronze, 39 mm, 35.77 g, 6 h). AYT KAI M AY ANTΩNЄINOC CЄB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from behind. Rev. KIΔ𐤭A/MHNΩN Elagabal, in military attire, standing front, head to left, sacrificing from patera held in his right hand and holding long scepter in his left; at feet to left, altar; at left, facing cult statue of Aphrodite Aphrodisias; to right, male figure standing front, head to left, wearing Phrygian ca... | 7 Dec 2024 | 700 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 1129
PHRYGIA. Hierapolis. Pseudo-autonomous issue. Assarion (Bronze, 19 mm, 3.63 g, 6 h), time of Elagabal, 218-222. ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ Veiled, turreted and draped bust of the city-goddess to right. Rev. ΙЄΡΑΠΟΛЄΙΤΩΝ Mên standing front, head to left, wearing Phrygian cap and with crescent on his shoulders, holding pine cone in his right hand and scepter in his left. BMC 92. RPC VI online 5488. SNG von Aulock 3642. Minor smoothing, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Star... | 7 Dec 2024 | 70 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 1132
PHRYGIA. Laodicea ad Lycum. Pseudo-autonomous issue, Time of Tiberius, AD 14-37. Hemiassarion (Orichalcum, 16 mm, 3.83 g, 12 h), Dioskourides, magistrate. ΛΑΟΔΙ[ΚΕΩN] Draped bust of Mên set to right on crescent, wearing laureate Phrygian cap. Rev. ΚΟΡ ΔΙΟΣΚΟΥΡΙΔΗΣ Eagle standing right with wings open, head turned back to left. BMC 67. RPC I 2907. SNG Copenhagen 514. SNG von Aulock 8411. Struck slightly off center and with two die breaks, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, for... | 7 Dec 2024 | 35 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 1139
PHRYGIA. Siblia. Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Assarion (Bronze, 19 mm, 5.83 g, 12 h), Iulius Kallikles, son of Kallistratos, magistrate, circa 5 BC. ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ Bare head of Augustus to right; before, lituus. Rev. ΙΟΥΛΙΟΣ ΚΑΛΛΙΚΛΗΣ / ΣΙΒΛΙΑΝ[ΩΝ] Head of Mên to left, wearing Phrygian cap and set on crescent. RPC I 3161. SNG Copenhagen 685. SNG von Aulock 3955. Von Aulock, Phrygien I, 876-82. Light deposits and scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting ... | 7 Dec 2024 | 95 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 1848
Caracalla, 198-217. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.00 g, 1 h), Rome, 199-200. ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, seen from behind. Rev. SEVERI PII AVG FIL Caracalla, laureate and in military attire, standing front, head to left, holding Victory on globe in his right hand and inverted spear in his left; at feet to left, Parthian captive seated left, wearing Phrygian cap and propping his head on his right hand in attitude of mourning. BMC 172. Cohen 590. RI... | 7 Dec 2024 | 100 CHF | |
Eid Mar Auctions GmbH - Auction 6, Lot 530
Roman Imperial
Constantius II. 337 - 347 AD. AE Centenionalis. (23mm, 4,86 g.). Thessalonica mint, struck 348-350 AD. D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, holding globe. Rev. FEL TEMP REPARATIO, soldier standing left, spearing a fallen horseman wearing a Phrygian helmet, slumped forwards on hands and knees over the horses neck. Mintmark TSE star. RIC VIII Thessalonica 115.
Estimate: 25 EUR
Starting price: 20 EUR... | 6 Dec 2024 | Unsold | |
Eid Mar Auctions GmbH - Auction 6, Lot 535
Roman Imperial
Constantius II. 324 - 355 AD. AE Centenionalis. (23 mm, 4,42 g.)Rome mint, struck 350-351 AD. D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, holding globe. A behind head. Rev. GLORIA ROMANORVM, emperor, holding spear, on horseback galloping right, fallen enemy, wearing Phrygian helmet before the horse. Star in upper right field. Mintmark RT. RIC VIII Rome 195/198/201. Very fine.
Estimate: 25 EUR
Starting price: 20 EUR... | 6 Dec 2024 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 576, Lot 730
Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (17mm, 3.31 g, 6h). Rome mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 316-317. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globe; at feet to left, captive seated left, head right, wearing Phrygian cap; RT. RIC VII 52. Brown surfaces, hard green deposits. Good VF.
Ex Maple Leaf Collection (Triskeles 19, 17 March 2017), lot 636.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 4 Dec 2024 | 100 USD | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 149, Lot 100
Antiochus III 'the Great', 223 – 187
Tetradrachm, "Sardes" (really a Phrygian mint, probably Laodicea on the Lycus circa 210-203, AR 30 mm, 16.91 g. Diademed head of Antiochus III r., of dry style and incisively engraved, with long upper lip, break in bangs over forehead. Fillet border. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ANTI – OΧOY Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow in r. hand and resting l. arm on grounded bow. WSM 1454. SC 992.1.
Extremely rare. Struck on excellent metal, minor marks and traces... | 2 Dec 2024 | 900 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 149, Lot 114
Antiochus III 'the Great', 223 – 187
Tetradrachm, "Sardes" (really a Phrygian mint, probably Laodicea on the Lycus circa 203-197, AR 31 mm, 16.60 g. Diademed head of Antiochus III r., with youthful features but very shallow eye, break in bangs. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ANTI – OΧOY Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow in r. hand and resting l. arm on grounded bow. WSM –. SC 998 var. (this obverse die and no control marks)
An apparently unrecorded variety with no control marks. Light iridesc... | 2 Dec 2024 | 900 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 149, Lot 115
Antiochus III 'the Great', 223 – 187
Tetradrachm, "Sardes" (really a Phrygian mint, probably Laodicea on the Lycus) circa 203-197, AR 29 mm, 16.63 g. Diademed head of Antiochus III r., with mature features and break in bangs. Rev. [B]AΣIΛEΩ[Σ] – AN – TIOΧOY Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow in r. hand and resting l. arm on grounded bow. CSE 611 (this coin). SC 995 (this coin listed and illustrated).
Very rare. Lovely old cabinet tone, a die break on obverse and a
light scratch ... | 2 Dec 2024 | 900 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 150, Lot 647
Lampsacus
Stater circa 360-340, AV 16 mm, 8.61 g. Head of bearded Kabeiros l., wearing laureate pileus. Rev. Forepart of Pegasus r. Baldwin, Lampsakos 39 and pl. III 25-28 (this obverse die). Traité II, 2250 (this obverse die). Boston, MFA 1600 (this obverse die). Jameson 2218 (this obverse die).
Extremely rare. Several edge marks, possibly traces of mounting, otherwise very fine
Ex MDC sale 4, 2018, 38. From a Scandinavian private collection
The bearded and helmeted head on the obve... | 2 Dec 2024 | Withdrawn | |
Hess-Divo AG - Auction 342, Lot 37
KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA
PHILIP V, king 222-179 BC. Tetradrachm, about 202-200. AR 17.13 g. In the centre of a Macedonian shield and within a double linear circle, head of Philip l., in the look of Perseus, wearing winged Phrygian helmet, harpa over the r. shoulder; around, seven stars and seven crescents. BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ΦIΛIΠΠOY Large, thick club to the r., all within oak wreath; in the outer l. field,
M. Burrer, JNG 59 (2009),36,10 (same dies). Boehringer, Chronologie page 116 seq., and plate ... | 1 Dec 2024 | 22,000 CHF | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 16, Lot 4
MAGNA GRAECIA. CALABRIA, TARENTUM.
Silver Nomos, circa 290-281 BC.
Sa-, magistrate. Obv: nude warrior, wearing Phrygian helmet, on horseback right, brandishing spear held in right hand and holding two other spears and shield in left; ΣA below. Rev: Taras astride dolphin left, holding dolphin and distaff; TAPAΣ downwards to right, prow to left below.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC XF - a fine example of the type, certification number 5872740-011.
Reference: Vlasto-585; HN Italy-934.
W... | 28 Nov 2024 | 360 GBP | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 243 | Silver, Lot 39
Pontos. Amisos. Mithradates VI Eupator 82-72 BC.
Bronze Æ
24 mm, 13,25 g
Head of Perseus right, wearing Phrygian cap / AMIΣOY, Pegasos grazing left; monogram to left, two monograms below.
Very Fine
SNG BM Black Sea 1213-1215; HGC 7, 239.
Mithradates VI Eupator, also known as Mithridates VI of Pontus, was a notable ruler and military leader of the ancient kingdom of Pontus in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). He was a member of the Pontic royal family and reigned as king from around 120 BC to... | 24 Nov 2024 | Unsold | |
Portuscalle Numismatica - November 2024 Auction, Lot 410
The Roman Republic
C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius, 125 BC. AR Denarius 3.18 g. Rome. ROMA Head of Roma to right, wearing Phrygian helmet decorated with a griffin to right; below chin, ✱. Rev. [C]•METELLVS Jupiter standing right in biga of elephants, holding reins in his right hand and thunderbolt in his left; above, Victory flying right, crowning Jupiter with wreath. Babelon (Caecilia) 14. Crawford 269/1. RBW 1085. Sydenham 485. Fourreé. Fine.
Starting price: 20 EUR... | 24 Nov 2024 | 140 EUR | |
Need access to more market information?Research tools for professionals |
|
Numismatic Fine Art GmbH - Auction 1, Lot 60
C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius AR-Denarius (17.3 mm, 3.90g, 4h). Rome mint, 125 BC.
Obv. Head of Roma r., wearing Phrygian helmet surmounted by eagle's head; ROMA behind; mark of value below chin
Rev. Jupiter, crowned by Victory, in biga of elephants right, holding thunderbolt in left hand and reins in right; in exergue, [C·]METELLVS.
Babelon Caecilia 14. Sydenham 485. Crawford 269/1.
Beautiful old cabinet tone, some traces of deposit, otherwise about extremely fine.
Ex. NAC Auction 61, 201... | 22 Nov 2024 | 1,400 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 575, Lot 63
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 16.63 g, 10h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Amphipolis mint. Struck under Antipater, circa 322-320 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; Phrygian cap in left field. Price 112; Troxell, Studies, Issue H2. Bright surfaces, slight roughness, hairlines. VF.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 20 Nov 2024 | 250 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 575, Lot 315
PISIDIA, Pappa Tiberia. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ (21.5mm, 5.76 g, 6h). Laureate head right / Mên standing right, wearing Phrygian cap and crescent on shoulders, foot on bucranium, holding scepter and pine cone. von Aulock, Pisidiens 1149-73; RPC IV.3 Online 7694; SNG BN 1666-7. Dark green patina with red deposits, edge split. Good VF.
Estimate: 100 USD... | 20 Nov 2024 | 60 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61436, Lot 21043
Ancients
SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus III the Great (222-187 BC). AR tetradrachm (28mm, 16.67 gm, 12h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, brushed. "Sardes" (really a Phrygian mint, probably Laodicea on the Lycus), series 3, from 203 BC. Diademed head of Antiochus III right with youthful features but very shallow eye, break in bangs indicating incipient baldness at temple, horn over ear, one diadem end waving upward, the other falling straight behind; dotted border / BAΣ-IΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY (N retrograde), Apollo ... | 11 Nov 2024 | 1,050 USD | |
Nomos AG - obolos 34, Lot 307
BITHYNIA. Kios. Circa 330-300 BC. (Bronze, 17 mm, 4.82 g, 9 h). Head of Mithra (?) in laureate Phrygian cap to right. Rev. ΚΙΑΝΩΝ Club; below, monograms. SNG von Aulock 506. HGC 7, 557. Dark brown patina and rare. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of a scholar.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 10 Nov 2024 | 140 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 34, Lot 647
PAPHLAGONIA. Amastris. Caracalla, 198-217. (Bronze, 29.5 mm, 10.97 g, 7 h). [...] Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right; uncertain head wearing Phrygian headdress to right within an oval incuse countermark. Rev. [AM]ACT-PIANΩN Zeus standing facing, head to left; holding a long sceptre in his right arm and holding up drapery with his left arm. Seemingly unpublished. Extremely rare, none in Coinarchives; countermarked. Rough surfaces; earthen highlights, otherwise, fine.
St... | 10 Nov 2024 | 75 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 34, Lot 691
PISIDIA. Antioch. Time of Antoninus Pius, 138-161. (Bronze, 24 mm, 7.91 g, 6 h). ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII Laureate bust of Antoninus Pius to right. Rev. COLONIAE CAES ANTIOCH Mên wearing crescent, standing facing with left foot on bucranium, head to left, wearing Phrygian cap, and holding a sceptre in right hand and Victory in left; to left, cock standing to left. Krzyżanowska 138. RIC IV.3 7332. Cf. SNG Paris 1082-3 (reverse legends). Only 2 known to RPC. About very fine.
Starti... | 10 Nov 2024 | 100 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 34, Lot 692
PISIDIA. Antioch. Time of Antoninus Pius, 138-161. (Bronze, 13 mm, 1.59 g, 6 h). ANTI-OC-H Draped bust of Mên set on crescent to left, wearing Phrygian cap. Rev. CO-LO-[NI] Rooster standing to right. RPC IV.3 (online), 7353. SNG Paris 1060. Attractive greenish black patina. Good very fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 10 Nov 2024 | Unsold | |
Nomos AG - obolos 34, Lot 693
PISIDIA. Antioch. Time of Antoninus Pius, 138-161. (Bronze, 13 mm, 1.34 g, 6 h). [ANTI[OCH] Draped bust of Mên set to left on crescent, wearing Phrygian cap. Rev. CO-LO-NI Humped bull standing to right. Krzyzanowska IV/7. SNG France 1059. SNG von Aulock 4918. Attractive black patina and rare. Light earthen deposits, otherwise, very fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 10 Nov 2024 | 120 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 34, Lot 864
C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius, 125 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.5 mm, 3.79 g, 1 h), Rome mint. ROMA Head of Roma, wearing Phrygian helmet with star on flap; below chin, XVI monogram (mark of value). Rev. C•(ME)TELLVS Jupiter, being crowned by Victory flying to right, driving a biga of elephants to left, holding thunderbolt and reins. Babelon (Caecilia) 14. Crawford 269/1. RBW 1085. Sydenham 485. Hoge Collection. Attractive old cabinet toning. Mark on obverse, otherwise, good very fine.
From the ... | 10 Nov 2024 | 400 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 574, Lot 83
MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-400 BC. AR Hemiobol (8mm, 0.37 g, 1h). Head of Attis left, wearing Phrygian cap / Head of bull facing slightly right. Von Fritze II 23; SNG Arikantürk 451–3; SNG BN – (but cf. 393 for obv.). Find patina, slight granularity, irregular flan. VF.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 6 Nov 2024 | 150 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 574, Lot 245
PISIDIA, Seleuceia (as Claudioseleucia). Julia Paula. Augusta, AD 219-220. Æ (22mm, 6.45 g, 5h). Draped bust right / Mên on horseback advancing right, wearing Phrygian cap, mantle, and crescent on shoulders, holding globe and raising left hand. von Aulock, Pisidiens 1924-8; RPC VI Online 5821. Dark green patina with earthen highlights. VF. Rare.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 6 Nov 2024 | Unsold | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61413, Lot 24013
Ancients
LUCANIA. Velia. Ca. 340-300 BC. AR didrachm (19mm, 7.50 gm, 5h). NGC VF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Ca. 334-300 BC, dies signed by Kleudorus. Head of Athena facing, turned slightly left, wearing beaded necklace and winged Phrygian helmet, KΛEVΔΩPOY inscribed on helmet bowl / YEΛHTΩN, lion crouching left, tearing at prey; A above lion, KΛEV monogram below. HN Italy 1295. Obsidian toning.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-lucania-velia-ca-340-300-bc-ar-didrachm-19mm-750-gm-5... | 4 Nov 2024 | 3,400 USD | |
Astarte S.A. - Auction 23, Lot 73
Lucania. Velia. Circa 300-280 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 21.67 mm, 7.36 g) Head of Athena left, wearing crested Phrygian helmet decorated with griffin, scroll on neck guard; Θ behind neck guard. Rev. YEΛΗΤΩΝ Lion tearing ram's head right; above, grasshopper between Φ and I. Williams, 411 (O204/R290). HN Italy 1305. SNG ANS 1362 (same dies). SNG Ashmolean 1321 (same dies). HGC 1, 1322. Attractive iridescent cabinet tone. About Extremely Fine.
Ex Listino Speciale Canessa – Prof. Luigi De Nicola N... | 28 Oct 2024 | 1,100 CHF | |
Astarte S.A. - Auction 23, Lot 206
Anonymous (Roma / Roma series), Cast As (Bronze, 65.55 mm, 270.00 g). Rome, circa 265 BC. Head of Roma right, wearing Phrygian helmet; behind, I. Rev. Head of Roma left, wearing Phrygian helmet; behind, I. Crawford 21/1. HN Italy 288. ICC 41. Untouched green patina, with deposits. A spectacular Aes Grave. Very Fine. Very Rare.
Starting price: 800 CHF... | 28 Oct 2024 | 3,600 CHF | |
Astarte S.A. - Auction 23, Lot 402
Egypt, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius, 138-161. Drachm (Bronze, 31.49 mm, 15.44 g). Dated RY 24 (= 160/61). [TI AI A∆PIA ANTωNINOC C ЄB EV] Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. Perseus and Andromeda: Perseus advancing right, wearing Phrygian cap and chlamys, holding a harpa with his left hand over his left shoulder, extending his right hand to Andromeda; Andromeda is stepping down from a rock base, wearing chiton, and extending her right hand to Perseus, her left hand is held to her breast; betwee... | 28 Oct 2024 | 800 CHF | |
Astarte S.A. - Auction 23, Lot 432
Egypt. Alexandria. Lucius Verus, 161-169. Tetradrachm (Billon, 23 mm, 10.43 g) dated RY 5 (= 164-165) Λ ΑΥΡΗΛ[ΙΟϹ] ΟΥΗΡΟϹ ϹЄ[Β] Laureate bust of Lucius Verus right, slightly draped on the left shoulder. Rev. ΑΡΜЄ to left, ΝΙΑ to right. Throphy composed by helmet and cuirass and two crossed oval shields with spear for each side, Armenian captive with bound hands behind his back, lying below at ground, head wearing Phrygian cap turned to left, L Є (date) across fields. RPC IV.4, 2739 (this coin,... | 28 Oct 2024 | 340 CHF | |
Eid Mar Auctions GmbH - Auction 5, Lot 80
Greek
Kings of Macedon, Perseus, 179-168 BC. AE (19mm, 5,22 g.). Pella or Amphipolis mint. Head of the hero Perseus right, wearing winged Phrygian helmet; harpa over far shoulder. Rev. Eagle standing left, head right, on thunderbolt. AMNG III/2, –; HGC 3, 1098; SNG München 1224–7. Good very fine with a pleasant green patina and heroic portrait.
Estimate: 40 EUR
Starting price: 30 EUR... | 27 Oct 2024 | 35 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 237 | Silver, Lot 37
Thessaly. Larissa Kremaste circa 302-286 BC.
Chalkous Æ
13 mm, 2,13 g
Head of nymph to right / ΛΑΡΙ, harpa with hook to left; below hook, Phrygian helmet left; all within wreath.
Very Fine
BCD Thessaly II 404.2; HGC 4, 16.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 27 Oct 2024 | 55 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 573, Lot 219
MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-400 BC. AR Hemiobol (7mm, 0.25 g, 1h). Head of Attis left, wearing Phrygian cap; below, tunny left / Head of bull facing slightly right. Von Fritze II 23; SNG Arikantürk 451–3; SNG BN – (but cf. 393 for obv.). Find patina, heavily tooled. Good Fine.
Ex Bertolami Fine Arts E-Auction 92 (2 October 2020), lot 508; Numismatica Ars Classica 72 (16 May 2013), lot 907.
The portrait on this particular issue is thought to be Attis, the consort of Phrygian Kybele. The androg... | 23 Oct 2024 | 60 USD | |
Need access to more market information?Research tools for professionals |
|
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles - Auction 142, Lot 478
Gaba in Trachonitis. Antoninus Pius. Æ 25 (11.69 g), AD 138-161. AYT KAIC ANTωNEINOC CEB EYC, laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: ΓABHNωN ZI? Mên standing on short base, facing, head, left, wearing Phrygian cap, holding spear, resting left arm on sword on hip; between star and crescent. Kindler 32; SNG ANS 904; RPC IV.3 Online temp. 3773. Well struck in high relief with contrasting earthen patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $450 - UP
From the "ZZS" Collection.... | 16 Oct 2024 | 400 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 572, Lot 83
SICILY, Alontion. Circa 210-180 BC. Æ Trias(?) (19mm, 6.44 g, 3h). Male head left, wearing Phrygian cap / Man-headed bull standing left, spouting water. Campana 14a; CNS 2; BAR –; HGC 2, 214 corr. (crab not always in exergue); SNG Morcom –. Green-brown patina, light porosity, spots of verdigris. VF.
From the John Morcom Collection. Ex Tony Hardy Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 116, 15 June 2005), lot 61.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 9 Oct 2024 | 300 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 572, Lot 227
KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 16.96 g, 6h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Amphipolis mint. Struck under Antipater, circa 322-320 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; Phrygian cap in left field. Price 112; Troxell, Studies, Issue H2. Spots of light roughness and porosity. VF.
Estimate: 150 USD... | 9 Oct 2024 | 275 USD | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Kallista Auction 1, Lot 105
ROMAN REPUBLIC & IMPERATORIAL. C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius.
Silver Denarius, 125 BC. Rome.
Obv: head of Roma right, wearing Phrygian helmet; mark of value below chin, ROMA downwards behind. Rev: Jupiter, holding reins and thunderbolt, driving biga of elephants left; above, Victory flying right, holding wreath; C•METELLVS in exergue.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC Ch XF Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5; marks - a fine example of a highly desirable issue, certification number 4935553-014.
... | 3 Oct 2024 | 725 GBP | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Autumn Sale 2024, Lot 382
Paphlagonia, Amastris
Stater circa 285-250, 22 mm, 8.47 g. Head of Mithras r. wearing Phrygian cap decorated with laurel wreath and star. Rev. ΑΜΑΣΤΡΙΕΩΝ Amastris seated l., holding Nike in extended r. hand; in l. field, rose. Callataÿ, Premier, Group 2, 46a (this coin). Recueil Gèneral 5.
Old cabinet tone, minor marks on reverse, otherwise good very fine
Ex Kricheldorf XX, 1969, 122; Sternberg XIV, 1984, 104; Künker 94, 2004, Hagen Tronnier, 949; Künker 97, 2005, 651 and CNG 121, 2... | 30 Sep 2024 | 1,000 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Autumn Sale 2024, Lot 646
C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius. Denarius 125, AR 17 mm, 3.89 g. Head of Roma r., wearing Phrygian helmet; below chin, * and behind, ROMA. Rev. Jupiter, crowned by Victory, in biga of elephants l., holding thunderbolt in l. hand and reins in r.; in exergue, C·METELLVS. Babelon Caecilia 14. Sydenham 485. RBW 1085. Crawford 269/1.
Lovely old cabinet tone and about very fine
From the collection of a Mentor.
Estimate: 100 CHF... | 30 Sep 2024 | 350 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Autumn Sale 2024, Lot 650
L. Licinius Crassus, Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus and associates. Brockage denarius, Narbo 118, AR 19 mm, 3.85 g. Head of Roma r., wearing Phrygian helmet; behind, ROMA * and before, M·AVRELI. Rev. The same type incuse. For type, cf. Babelon Aurelia 20, Licinia 11 and Domitia 15. Sydenham 523. RBW 1106. Crawford 282/1.
Old cabinet tone and good very fine
Estimate: 100 CHF... | 30 Sep 2024 | 600 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Autumn Sale 2024, Lot 682
C. Poblicius Q. f. Denarius serratus, Roma 80, AR 19 mm, 3.98 g. Helmeted and draped bust of Roma r., wearing Phrygian helmet; behind, ROMA and above, G. Rev. Hercules strangling the Nemean lion; at his feet, club. In l. field, G / bow and quiver and in r. field, C·POBLICI·Q·F. Babelon Poblicia 9. Sydenham 768. RBW –. Crawford 380/1.
Lovely old cabinet tone. Graffito on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine
From the collection of a Mentor.
Estimate: 150 CHF... | 30 Sep 2024 | 450 CHF | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Sale 49, Lot 8
ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 305-267 BC. AR Hemidrachm (1.54 gm; 13 mm). Head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose, bud to right; EPAΣΙΚΛΗΣ above, Phrygian cap to left. BMC 59; Cf. Ashton 187; SNG Keckman -; SNG von Aulock 2806; Cf. SNG Copenhagen 738. Well struck on a nice flan. Fine style. Choice EF. Toned.
Estimate: 400 USD
Starting price: 240 USD... | 30 Sep 2024 | Unsold | |
Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions - Auction 309, Lot 233
Lucania, Velia (c. 334-300 BC), Nomos; AR (7,70 g; 21,3 mm)
Kleudoros group. Head of Athena l., wearing crested Phrygian helmet decorated with centauress; monogram behind neck; Rv. Lion standing l., tearing at prey; Φ above, monogram below, YEΛHTΩN in exergue. HN Italy 1296. Good very fine / near extremely fine.
Starting price: 140 EUR... | 26 Sep 2024 | 360 EUR | |
NumisCorner - Auction 4, Lot 144
Coin, Lucania, Didrachm, ca. 305-290 BC, Velia, AU(55-58), Silver, Pozzi:257
Head of Athena to right with Phrygian griffin helmet., Lion to right with ram head in paws, cricket in field., Magistrate Philistion. Bias scratch across the flan on the reverse.
DENOMINATION:Didrachm
YEAR:ca. 305-290 BC
COIN CONDITION:AU(55-58)
MINT NAME:Velia
COMPOSITION:Silver
DIAMETER:22.4
OTHER ANCIENT AREA:Lucania
WEIGHT (G):7.3
Monnaie, Lucanie, Didrachme, ca. 305-290 BC, Velia, SUP, Argent, Pozzi:257
Tête d'... | 26 Sep 2024 | 680 EUR | |
NumisCorner - Auction 4, Lot 145
Lucania, Didrachm, ca. 334-300 BC, Velia, Silver, EF(40-45), SNG-Cop:1563
Helmeted head of Athena left, wearing a Phrygian helmet with triple aigret crest, decorated with a sphinx. Monogram behind the neck guard., Lion standing on the left, eating its prey; Λ above; monogram between legs., Attractive cabinet patina. HN Italy:1296; SNG-Cop:1563; HGC:1-1314., // ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ
DENOMINATION:Didrachm
YEAR:ca. 334-300 BC
COIN CONDITION:EF(40-45)
MINT NAME:Velia
COMPOSITION:Silver
DIAMETER:21.5
OUR COIN C... | 26 Sep 2024 | Unsold | |
NumisCorner - Auction 4, Lot 175
Coin, Kingdom of Macedonia, Antigonos I Monophthalmos, Drachm, ca. 310-301 BC
Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress., Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre, monogram in left field, male head to left, wearing Phrygian cap, below throne., Struck as Strategos or king of Asia, in the name and types of Alexander III., AΛEΞANΔPO[Y]
DENOMINATION:Drachm
YEAR:ca. 310-301 BC
COIN CONDITION:AU(50-53)
MINT NAME:Abydos
COMPOSITION:Silver
DIAMETER:17.9
OTHER ANCIENT AREA:Kingdom ... | 26 Sep 2024 | 110 EUR | |
NumisCorner - Auction 4, Lot 203
Coin, Macedonia (Roman Protectorate), Æ, ca. 146-143 BC, AU(50-53), Bronze
Helmeted head of Roma to right, wearing winged Phrygian helmet., Oak wreath., Time of Aemilius Paullus, C. Publilius, quaestor., MAKEΔONΩN TAMIOΥ ΓAIOY ΠOΠΛIΛIOY
DENOMINATION:Æ
YEAR:ca. 146-143 BC
COIN CONDITION:AU(50-53)
MINT NAME:Not Applicable
COMPOSITION:Bronze
DIAMETER:25.7
OTHER ANCIENT AREA:Macedonia (Roman Protectorate)
HGC:3.1-1114
WEIGHT (G):9.2
Monnaie, Macedonia (Roman Protectorate), Æ, ca. 146-143 BC, TTB... | 26 Sep 2024 | 110 EUR | |
NumisCorner - Auction 4, Lot 370
Aurelia, Denarius Serratus, 118 BC, Narbo, Silver, VF(30-35)
M. Aurelius Scaurus, Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus, L. Licinius Crassus., Helmeted head of Roma, right, wearing Phrygian helmet., Naked, bearded warrior in biga, right, holding shield, carnyx and reins in left hand and hurling spear with right hand. Border of dots., M. Aurelius Scaurus, Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus, L. Licinius Crassus., ROMA / M·AVRELI, SCA͡VRI // L·LIC·CN·DOM
DENOMINATION:Denarius Serratus
YEAR:118 BC
COIN CONDITION:VF(30-... | 26 Sep 2024 | 170 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 571, Lot 27
SICILY, Alontion. Circa 210-180 BC. Æ Trias(?) (19.5mm, 5.82 g, 11h). Male head left, wearing Phrygian cap / Man-headed bull standing left, spouting water; crap in exergue. Campana 14b; CNS 2 Rs 1; BAR –; HGC 2, 214 corr. (crab not always in exergue). Green surfaces, smoothing, area of roughness at edge on obverse. VF. Rare.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 25 Sep 2024 | 500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 571, Lot 95
THESSALY, Larissa Kremaste. 4th century BC. Æ Trichalkon (18mm, 5.21 g, 6h). Bare head of Achilles left / Thetis, holding shield of Achilles ornamented with AX monogram, seated left on hippocamp; Phrygian helmet to lower left. Rogers 313; BCD Thessaly II 403.2 (same dies); HGC 4, 13; Pozzi (Boutin) 2797 (this coin). Dark green-brown patina. VF.
Ex Christopher Morcom Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 76, 12 September 2007), lot 384; M. P. Vlasto Collection; Prof. S. Pozzi Collection (not... | 25 Sep 2024 | 1,400 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 571, Lot 96
THESSALY, Peuma. Circa 302-286 BC. Æ Chalkous (13.5mm, 1.65 g, 12h). Wreathed head of Achilles right / Monogram; Phrygian helmet to right. Rogers 442; BCD Thessaly II 565 (this coin); HGC 4, 25. Dark brown surfaces. VF.
Ex BCD Collection (Triton XV, 3 January 2012), lot 565 (hammer $900).
Estimate: 300 USD... | 25 Sep 2024 | 950 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 571, Lot 137
MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-330 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.61 g). Head of Attis right, wearing Phrygian headdress; [below, tunny right] / Quadripartite incuse square. Von Fritze I 142; Boston MFA 1523; SNG BN 292–3. A little die rust on obverse, scrape on reverse. Near EF.
From the Dr. Adrian Carr Collection. Ex Numismatik Naumann 66 (3 June 2018), lot 158.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 25 Sep 2024 | 1,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 571, Lot 138
MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-330 BC. EL Myshemihekte – Twenty-fourth Stater (6mm, 0.64 g). Head of Attis right, wearing Phrygian headdress; below, tunny right / Quadripartite incuse square. Cf. Von Fritze I 142 (unlisted denomination); cf. Boston MFA 1523 (hekte); cf. SNG BN 292–3 (hekte); Myers FPL (January 1982), no. 13. Scratches. Fine.
From the Ramrodivs Collection, purchased from Pegasi Numismatics (inventory 11751520 [ND]_.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 25 Sep 2024 | 200 USD | |
Need access to more market information?Research tools for professionals |
|
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 571, Lot 207
ISLANDS off CARIA, Rhodos. Rhodes. Circa 275-250 BC. AR Didrachm (18mm, 6.59 g, 12h). Erasikles, magistrate. Head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose with bud to right; Phrygian helmet to left. Ashton 187; HN Online –; HGC 6, 1439. Iridescent tone. VF.
From the Michael Anderson Collection, purchased from Den of Antiquity, 2015.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 25 Sep 2024 | 300 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 571, Lot 443
TROAS, Ilium. temp. Severan Era. circa AD 193-235. Æ Quadrans (15mm, 1.93 g, 6h). Helmeted bust of Athena right, wearing aegis / Zeus, in the form of an eagle, facing, head right, spreading his wings, abducting nude Ganymede wearing Phrygian cap, running right with hands raised. Bellinger T211. Dark green-brown patina, light roughness, earthen highlights. VF. Very rare.
Ganymede was the son of Tros, the founder of Troy. A youth of great beauty, he was abducted by Zeus while the young man was... | 25 Sep 2024 | 500 USD | |
Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) - Auction 306, Lot 17
Magna Graecia
Greek Coinages, Velia: Stater, struck c. 334-300, from dies signed by Kleudoros
Obverse: head of Athena left, wearing crested Phrygian helmet adorned with a winged centaur; monogram [kle] behind neck-guard
Reverse: υελητων: lion left, devouring prey; a below
Metal: silver; Achaean weight standard; 7.51g/7h
References: Williams 361b, this coin [O185/R256]; Rutter 1296; Ashmolean 1283
Condition: Trifling mark in obverse field, otherwise almost extremely fine, perf... | 25 Sep 2024 | 6,500 GBP | |
Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) - Auction 306, Lot 222
Asia Minor
Greek Coinages, Amastris: Stater, struck 285-250
Obverse: head of Mên right, wearing Phrygian cap decorated with a star and laurel wreath
Reverse: αμαστριεων: Aphrodite seated left on ornate chair, holding wreath-bearing Nike and flower-tipped sceptre; rose in left field
Metal: silver; reduced Persic standard; 9.40g/12h
References: Callataÿ 22 [D10/R2]; SNG BM 1303; Ashmolean 204
Condition: Good very fine, well centred and with rich cabinet tone £900-£1,200
-... | 25 Sep 2024 | 3,200 GBP | |
Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions - E-Auction 310, Lot 323
Greek
Caria, Attuda. Pseudo-autonomous issue, c. 3rd century BC. Æ (21mm, 5.78g).
Draped bust of Mên r., wearing Phrygian cap, set on crescent. R/ Garlanded altar surmounted by two smaller lighted altars between three pine cones. SNG von Aulock 2499. VF
Starting price: 10 EUR... | 23 Sep 2024 | 61 EUR | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 13, Lot 6
MAGNA GRAECIA. CALABRIA, TARENTUM.
Silver Nomos, circa 290-281 BC.
Sa-, magistrate. Obv: nude warrior, wearing Phrygian helmet, on horseback right, brandishing spear held in right hand and holding two other spears and shield in left; ΣA below. Rev: Taras astride dolphin left, holding dolphin and distaff; TAPAΣ downwards to right, prow to left below.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC XF - a fine example of the type, certification number 5872740-011.
Reference: Vlasto-585; HN Italy-934.
W... | 19 Sep 2024 | 280 GBP | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 127, Lot 165
MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-330 BC. EL Stater (15.5mm, 15.93 g). Head of Attis right, wearing Phrygian headdress; below, tunny right / Quadripartite incuse punch. Von Fritze I 142; Boston MFA 1521; SNG BN 291. Trace earthen deposits, minor edge split, some minor marks. VF.
From the Ramrodivs Collection. Ex Pars Coins inventory PCW-G670 (ND).
The portrait on this particular issue is thought to be Attis, the consort of Phrygian Kybele. The androgynous Kybele/Agdistis was castrated by the gods. ... | 17 Sep 2024 | 4,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 127, Lot 166
MYSIA, Kyzikos. Circa 450-330 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.75 g). Head of Attis right, wearing Phrygian headdress; below, tunny right / Quadripartite incuse square. Von Fritze I 142; Boston MFA 1523; SNG BN 292–3. Minor earthen deposits. Near EF.
From the Ramrodivs Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk inventory cc55239 (ND).
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 17 Sep 2024 | 4,250 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 127, Lot 340
THRACE, Philippopolis. Geta. AD 209-211. Æ (30mm, 15.52 g, 6h). Struck AD 210-211. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Orpheus, wearing Phrygian cap, seated right on rocks, playing lyre; animals around: panther, heron, bear, stork, goat, lion, and ram. Varbanov, Philippopolis XVI 18.6 (this coin); Mouchmov, Philippopolis 443; Varbanov 1642. Brown patina, roughness and deposits, a bit off center. Good Fine. Rare.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction ... | 17 Sep 2024 | 700 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 127, Lot 364
CILICIA, Tarsus. Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Æ (35mm, 28.05 g, 1h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / The Judgment of Paris: Paris seated left on rock, wearing Phrygian cap and holding apple and pedum, facing Aphrodite, nude, standing right, drawing drapery from shoulders, veiled Hera enthroned right, and Athena standing right, resting shield on ground before her and holding spear. RPC VI Online 7109; SNG BN 1587 (same dies); SNG Levante –. Earthen green patina, light ... | 17 Sep 2024 | 2,125 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 127, Lot 401
EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.46 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 164/5). Laureate head right / APMЄ NIA, trophy consisting of a cuirass, helmet, shields and spears; below, Armenian captive, seated right, wearing Phrygian cap, hands bound behind his back, looking left; L Є (date) in field. Köln 2163 var. (bust); Dattari (Savio) 9434; K&G 39.110 var. (same); RPC IV.4 Online 2738; Emmett 2362.5. Toned, light porosity. VF. Very rare variety.
From the Dr. Thomas E.... | 17 Sep 2024 | 550 USD | |
Eid Mar Auctions GmbH - Auction 4, Lot 21
Greek
Lucania, Velia, circa 334-300 BC. AR Didrachm/ Nomos (19mm, 7,21g.). Head of Athena left, wearing crested Phrygian helmet. Rev. Lion standing left, feeding; A above, monogram below. SNG Copenhagen 1563; SNG Lockett 558; Pozzi 255. Very Fine with a nice old cabinet tone.
Estimate: 100 EUR
Starting price: 80 EUR... | 17 Sep 2024 | Unsold | |
Eid Mar Auctions GmbH - Auction 4, Lot 75
Greek
Kings of Macedon, Alexander III The Great 336-323 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4,08 g.). Sardes mint, circa 324-323 BC. Head of Heracles right, wearing lion-skin headdress, paws tied before neck. Rev. Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ monogram below throne. Price 2558. Symbol in left fiel almost invisible supposingly is a head to left wearing Phrygian cap. Very Fine.
Estimate: 40 EUR
Starting price: 30 EUR... | 17 Sep 2024 | 60 EUR | |
Auctiones GmbH - eAuction 85, Lot 49
Amphipolis AE 21, c. 187-31 BC
Macedon, Amphipolis. AE Tetrachalkon (21 mm, 9.32 g), c. 187-31 BC.
Obv. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged Phrygian helmet.
Rev. AMΦIΠO / ΛITΩN within oak wreath.
SNG Cop. 58; SNG ANS 104; AMNG 29.
About very fine.
Starting price: 20 CHF... | 15 Sep 2024 | 20 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 33, Lot 365
MYSIA. Kyzikos. Circa 410-390 BC. Hemiobol (Silver, 7 mm, 0.23 g, 10 h). Head of Attis to left, wearing Phrygian cap; below tunny to left. Rev. KY-Z-I Bullprotome to right, head facing. SNG von Aulock 7336. Von Fritze II, p. 37, 20 and pl. V, 23. Lightly toned. Granular surfaces, otherwise, nearly very fine.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 8 Sep 2024 | Unsold | |
Nomos AG - obolos 33, Lot 366
MYSIA. Kyzikos. Circa 410-390 BC. Hemiobol (Silver, 8 mm, 0.32 g, 10 h). Head of Attis to left, wearing Phrygian cap; below neck, tunny fish to left. Rev. ΚΥ-Ξ-Ι Bull protome to right, head facing. Klein 268. SNG von Aulock 7336. Von Fritze II, p. 37, 20 and pl. V, 23. Toned. Very rough and with traces of corrosion, otherwise, very fine.
From the Collection of Jonathan H. Kagan.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 8 Sep 2024 | Unsold | |
Nomos AG - obolos 33, Lot 479
CARIA. Knidos. Circa 350-330/20 BC. Drachm (Silver, 15 mm, 2.93 g, 11 h), Theumelon, magistrate. Head of Artemis to right, Phrygian helmet behind neck. Rev. ΘEYMEΛΩN Forepart of lion to right. Ashton, Late 138 (A48/P113). BMC 43 (same dies). HN Online 706. SNG Copenhagen 266 (same dies). Toned. Very fine.
From an American collection, acquired from F. Hayman ("Runde Geschichte").
Starting price: 100 CHF... | 8 Sep 2024 | 240 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 31, Lot 228
SICILY. Alontion. Circa 210-180. AE (Bronze, 18 mm, 3.42 g, 1 h). Male head to left, wearing Phrygian helmet. Rev. ΑΛΟΝΤΙΝΩΝ Man-headed bull standing left, spouting water. CNS I, 2. HGC 2, 214 var. (without crab). Light scratches and with some deposits, otherwise, fine.
Ex Leu Web Auction 26, 8-13 July 2023, 345, Leu Web Auction 25, 11-14 March 2023, 145 and previously privately acquired from Brüder Egger in the late 19th or early 20th century (with original dealer's ticket).
Starting pric... | 7 Sep 2024 | 120 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 31, Lot 606
KINGS OF ARMENIA. Tigranes VI, second reign, 66/7. Tetrachalkon (Bronze, 18 mm, 4.79 g, 12 h), Arados, CY 325 = 66-67. Jugate heads of Tigranes VI, wearing a tiara decorated with three eagles and tied with a diadem, and his wife, wearing a Phrygian cap, to right; all within wreath of olive and ivy. Rev. [BAΣIΛEΩΣ / TIΓ]PANOY - MEΓAΛOY - [T[EK] The city-goddess of Arados seated left on a horizontal rudder, holding cornucopiae. Kovacs 200. Very rare. Scratches, otherwise, about very fine.
Fro... | 7 Sep 2024 | 1,500 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 31, Lot 866
PHRYGIA. Prymnessus. Pseudo-autonomous issue. AE (Bronze, 17 mm, 2.53 g, 6 h), time of the Antonines, 138-192. ΜΙΔΑϹ Draped bust of Midas to right, with donkey ear and wearing Phrygian cap and pearl necklace. Rev. ΠΡΥΜΝΗϹϹЄΩΝ The river-god Kaystros (?) reclining left, holding reed in his right hand and leaning left on urn from which water flows. BMC 3. RPC IV.2 online 1919. Rutten, Midas, 1. Von Aulock, Phrygien II, 858-68. Rare. Struck slightly off center, otherwise, very fine.
From a Eur... | 7 Sep 2024 | 110 CHF | |
Need access to more market information?Research tools for professionals |
|
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 31, Lot 867
LYCIA. Arycanda. Gordian III, 238-244. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 29 mm, 17.48 g, 1 h), 242-244. ΑΥ ΚΑΙ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹЄ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΑΡΥΚΑΝΔЄⲰΝ Hero (Kakasbos?) standing right, wearing Phrygian cap and holding club upright in his left hand; to left, horse standing right, hitting vessel or rock out of which flows water with its right foreleg. RPC VII.2 2290.5 and pl. 139, 2290 (this coin). Von Aulock, Lykien -. Extremely rare,... | 7 Sep 2024 | 1,800 CHF | |
