Attica. Athens. Tetradrachm. 500/490-485/0 BC. (Svoronos-pl. 4, 29 ff). (Hgc-4, 1591). (Asyut-Group VI & pl. XXXII, K). Anv.: Archaic head of Athena to right, wearing crested helmet decorated with chevron and dot pattern, and round earring. Rev.: Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig behind, ΘΕ before; all within incuse square. . 17,82 g.
Oxidations and test cut.
Ex Leu Numismatik web 16 (22/05/2021), lot 593. Choice F/Almost VF. Est...500,00.
Attica. Athens. Tetradrachm. 454-404 BC. (Gc-2526). (Sng Cop-31). (Kroll-8). Anv.: Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl. Rev.: Owl standing to right with head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind, ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square. . 17,15 g.
Lovely strike with luster. Part of the crest and necklace visible. Rare in this grade.
Ex Leu Numismatik (25/05/2019), lote 234. AU. Est...1500,00.
Attica. Athens. New Style Tetradrachm. 136/5 BC. Hera(kles), Aristoph- and Aristok- magistrates. (Thompson-339i). Anv.: Head of Athena Parthenos right, wearing necklace, pendent earring, and triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with the protomes of four horses above the visor, a Pegasos in flight rightward above the raised earpiece, and a curvilinear ornament on the shell. Rev.: Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; A-ӨE above HPA/API-ΣTOΦ/APIΣT/OK (magistrates’ names) in five lines across field; to left, club facing downward, draped in lion skin and set over bow in case; M on amphora, HP below; all within wreath. . 16,84 g.
Perfectly centered specimen with original luster and excellent eye appeal. Rare in this grade and of great artistic merit. XF/AU. Est...1200,00.
Attica Islands. Aegina. Stater. 350-338 BC. (Sng Cop-523 var.). (Hgc-6/439). (Bmc-187). Anv.: Land tortoise with segmented shell. Rev.: A-IΓ Incuse square divided by skew-pattern into five compartments; in lower left section, dolphin upward. . 10,57 g.
Interesting and iconic specimen, struck in high relief, with the extraordinary depth of the tortoise design actually exceeding the thickness of the coin's edge, highlighting the remarkable quality of its execution. Slight porosity on the reverse.
Nevertheless, a highly representative example of ancient Greek coinage and a particularly desirable addition to any specialized collection. Choice VF/Almost VF. Est...1000,00.
Aeolis. Kyme. Tetradrachm. 165-140 BC. Amphiktiyon Magistrate. (Oakley-Issue 75). (Bmc-83). Anv.: Head of the Amazon Kyme right, wearing taenia. Rev.: ΚΥΜΑΙΩΝ, Horse prancing right; one-handled cup below; ΑΜΦΙΚΤΥΩΝ below; all within wreath. . 16,82 g.
Lovely specimen with soft, uniform toning and a subtle golden hue that enhances its eye appeal. Very well-centered strike. Rare in this condition. XF. Est...1500,00.
Ex CNG, 2005
Aeolis. Myrina. Tetradrachm. 160-143 BC. (Sacks-Issue 29). (Sng Cop-221). (Bmc-11). Anv.: Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev.: MΥΡINAIΩN. Apollo Grynios standing right, holding laurel branch in his left hand and phiale in his right; at his feet to right, omphalos and amphora; in field to left, monogram of TBN; all within laurel wreath. . 16,37 g.
Superb specimen, boldly struck in high relief and of exceptionally fine style, a magnificent example of the refinement of classical art. Perfectly centered strike on a very broad flan. Pristine surfaces with full original luster. A highly attractive piece, certain to appeal to even the most discerning collectors.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 70 (21/09/2005), lot 216. Mint state. Est...3000,00.
Akarnania. Anaktorion. Stater. 400-330 BC. (Pegasi-3). (Sng Cop-285). Anv.: Pegasos flying left, monogram ANA below. Rev.: Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet adorned with laurel wreath; lyre to right. . 8,60 g.
Highly attractive strike on a planchet of exceptional metal quality, displaying soft toning with bluish hues, particularly on the obverse. Struck on a broad flan. XF. Est...700,00.
Achaemenid Empire. Time of Darios I to Xerxes II. Daricus. 485-420 BC. Sardes. (Bmc arabia-pl. XXIV, 26). (Carradice-Type IIIb A/B and pl. XIII, 27). (Sunrise-24). Anv.: Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance to right, holding spear in his right hand and bow in his left. Rev.: Oblong irregular incuse punch. . 8,28 g. Very well-centered struck. Very scarce. Almost XF. Est...1800,00.
Ex CNG, 1999
Achaemenid Empire. Time of Artaxerxes II to Darios III. Daricus. 375-336 BC. Sardes. (Bmc arabia-pl. XXV, 24). (Carradice-Type IIIb Late (pl. XV, 50)). Anv.: Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance to right, holding spear in his right hand and bow in his left. Rev.: Oblong irregular incuse punch. . 8,32 g.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 49 (14/03/1999), lot 735. Choice VF. Est...1500,00.
Achaemenid Empire. Time of Artaxerxes II to Artaxerxes III. Tetradrachm. 400-341 BC. Uncertain mint in Karia. (Sng Cop-290-291 var.). (Traité-II 121 var.). Anv.: Persian king, wearing kidaris and kandys, in kneeling-running stance to right, quiver over shoulder, drawing bow. Rev.: Warrior on horse galloping to right, wearing kyrbasia and brandishing spear he holds aloft in right hand; eagle head? below and wheat grain? to right. . 17,49 g. Very rare. VF. Est...500,00.
Bithynia. Kalchedon. Drachm. 367/6-340 BC. (SNG BM Black Sea-104). (Hgc-7, 511). Anv.: KAΛX. Bull standing left on grain ear; to left, kerykeion and monogram of ΔA. Rev.: Quadripartite incuse square with stippled quarters. . 3,81 g.
Soft toning with a subtle golden hue on the obverse. Full underlying original luster. Attractive and rare in this grade. AU. Est...250,00.
Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Diodotos I. Stater. 255-250 BC. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum). In the name of the Seleukid King Antiochos II. (Hgc-9, 233). (SC-629.1). (Kritt-A7, Style 1). Anv.: Diademed head of Diodotos I to right. Rev.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ANTIOXOY. Zeus advancing to left, seen from behind, his extended left arm draped with an aegis and preparing to hurl a thunderbolt with his right hand; at his feet to left, eagle standing left; in inner left field, N. . 8,43 g.
Very well preserved for the type. Very well-centered, with traces of luster. Rare without the usual test cut.
Demetrios I was the Seleukid satrap of Baktria, who seized the opportunity presented by the death of Antiochos II Theos to secede from the empire and declare himself king of Baktria. Justin (XLI, 4) tell us: 'Diodotus, the governor of the thousand cities of Baktria, defected and proclaimed himself king; all the other people of the Orient followed his example and seceded from the Macedonians.' The newly born kingdom was highly urbanised and extremely wealthy as a result of its favourable position on one of the main east-west trade routes. XF. Est...5000,00.
Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Demetrios I Aniketos. AE 30. 200-185 BC. Balkh (Baktria). (Bopearachchi-5C). (Hgc-12, 67). Anv.: Head of elephant to right, wearing bell around neck; all within dotted border. Rev.: Large kerykeion; BAΣIΛEΩΣ downwards to right, ΔHMHTPIOY downwards to left, monogram to inner left. . 11,52 g. Smoothed fields and oxidation on the reverse; nevertheless, it retains considerable eye appeal. Rare. XF. Est...400,00.
Indo-Greek Kingdom. Menander I Soter. Drachm. 165/55-130 BC. Paropamisadai or Gandhara. (Bopearachchi-16I). (Hgc-12, 193). Anv.: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ - MENANΔPOY. Draped bust of Menander I to right, wearing crested helmet adorned with pelt and wing. Rev.: 'Maharajasa tratarasa Menamdrasa' (in Karoshti) Athena advancing left, holding shield on left arm and brandishing thunderbolt with her right; to right, monogram. . 2,46 g. Very well-struck specimen, unusual for this issue. Light toning. Attractive. XF. Est...200,00.
Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Tetradrachm. 170-145 BC. (Bopearachchi-6E, 29). (Mitchiner-177ee). (SNG Ans-465). Anv.: Diademed and draped bust of Eukratides to right, wearing Macedonian helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear. Rev.: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOΥ / EΥKΡATIΔOΥ The Dioskouri on horseback to right, each holding spear and palm branch; below to right, monogram. . 16,94 g.
Lovely specimen with full original luster, subtle iridescent toning and excellent centering.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 53 (15/03/2000), lot 854. AU. Est...1500,00.
Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Tetradrachm. 170-145 BC. (Bopearachchi-8B). (Hgc-12, 132). (SNG Ans-485). Anv.: Diademed heroic bust left, seen from behind, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear, brandishing spear in right hand. Rev.: The Dioskouroi on horses rearing to right, each holding spear and palm frond over shoulder; BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY above, EYKPATIΔOY below, monogram in lower right field. . 15,56 g.
Leve oxidación en el anverso y junto al borde del reverso. Rara. Choice VF. Est...1200,00.
Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I Megas. Tetradrachm. 170-145 BC. (Bopearachchi-15A). (Sng Ans-526/7). (Hgc-12, 133). Anv.: Draped and cuirassed bust right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear; BAΣIΛEYΣ MEΓAΣ above, EYKPATIΔHΣ below, all within bead-and-reel border. Rev.: Conjoined, draped busts of Heliokles and Laodike, wearing tainia, to right; (HΛIO)KΛE(OYΣ) above, KAI ΛAOΔIKHΣ in exergue, monogram to left, all within bead-and-reel border. . 15,07 g. Light erosion on the obverse; nevertheless, an attractive specimen. Almost XF. Est...1000,00.
Bithynia. Kalchedon. Tetradrachm. 260-220 BC. In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. (Price-926 (Kallatis)). (Hgc-7, 521). (Black Sea Hoard). Anv.: 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; ΠA monogram in inner left field; in exergue, grain ear to left. . 16,87 g.
Soft toning with traces of luster. Very attractive and sharply defined.
See U. Wartenberg & J.H. Kagan, “Some Comments on a New Hoard from the Balkan Sea” in Travaux Le Rider , pp. 402–5, for the reattribution of this, and many of the other issues Price assigned to Kallatis, to Kalchedon. AU/XF. Est...800,00.
Kings of Bithynia. Nikomedes IV Philopator. Tetradrachm. ΒΙΣ = 212 Bithynia Era. (Callataÿ-64, 23 D220/R3). Anv.: Diademed head of Nikomedes II to right. Rev.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - EΠIΦANOYΣ / NIKOMHΔOY. Zeus standing front, head to left, crowning the king's name with his right hand and holding long scepter in his left; to left, eagle standing left on thunderbolt above magistrate's monogram and date ΒΙΣ in monogram form. . 16,08 g. Delicate patina with lightly tone. Traces of luster. Very scarce. XF. Est...900,00.
Ex CNG, 2003
Boeotia. Thebes. Stater. 390-382 BC. Wast(ias) Magistrate. (BCD Boeotia-494). (Bmc-120). (Hgc-4, 1330). Anv.: Boiotian shield. Rev.: Amphora with a decorated upper half, barley grain above, FA-ΣT across central field; all within shallow incuse circle. . 12,18 g. Nice specimen.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 63 (21/05/2003), lot 319. XF. Est...1200,00.
Bruttium. Kroton. Stater. 530-500 BC. (Sng Ans-227/34 var.). (SNG Lockett-597 var.). (HN Italy-2075 var.). Anv.: Tripod-lebes with legs terminating in lion's feet; ϘPO (retrograde) falling to left. Rev.: Incuse tripod, legs terminating in lion's paws and ornaments in relief. . 7,62 g. Very well-centered struck. Delicate patina. Rare. Almost XF. Est...700,00.
Lovely and extremely rare!!
Calabria. Tarentum. 1/2 stater. 333-331/0 BC. (Hgc-1, 767). (Vlasto-5). (De Luynes-247). (Jameson-149). Anv.: TAPANTINΩN. Head of Hera right, wearing stephane, triple-pendant earring and necklace; in left field, E. Rev.: TAPAΣ Dolphin rider left, holding small dolphin on outstretched right. hand and trident in left; below, T – K. . 4,29 g.
Magnificent and extremely rare specimen of outstanding quality. Exceptionally fine-style strike with all details sharply defined, showcasing the engraver's remarkable skill. Lovely color with considerable original luster.
Very few specimens of this issue are known, and this is undoubtedly one of the finest examples in private hands. Comparable to the specimen sold by NAC, Auction 114 (06/05/2019), lot 9, with which it shares the same reverse die.
Private acquisition from Numismática Trilla during the 1990s.
Towards the end of the 4th century BC, Tarentum faced increasing pressure from neighboring Italic peoples, particularly the Lucanians and Bruttians. To defend itself, the city enlisted Greek mercenary commanders, including Archidamus III of Sparta in 340 BC and Alexander I of Epirus, known as Alexander the Molossian, brother of Olympias and uncle of Alexander the Great, in 334 BC.
Between 333 and 332 BC, Alexander achieved important victories over the Lucanians, Bruttians and Samnites, recovering Greek cities such as Heraclea and Metapontum. However, his relations with Tarentum deteriorated, and around 331 BC he was killed during a military campaign while attempting to cross a river as he fled the enemy. Remarkably, the location of his death, near Pandosia and the River Acheron, matched the names associated with an ancient prophecy concerning his fate.
This gold hemistater was struck at Tarentum to help finance Alexander I's mercenary army. The obverse depicts Hera, a goddess particularly revered by Greeks of Dorian origin. The reverse features the characteristic figure riding a dolphin, the emblem of the city. Although its identification as Taras or Phalanthos remains debated, the presence of Poseidon's trident, the mythological father of Taras, supports its attribution to the latter. AU. Est...35000,00.
Cappadocian Kingdom. Ariarathes VII Philometor. Tetradrachm. 107-103 BC. Ariaratheia or Eusebia-Tyana. In the name and types of Seleukid king Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes). (SC-2148). (SNG Spaer-1873). (Hgc-7, 829). Anv.: Diademed head of Antiochos VII to right. Rev.: Athena Nikephoros standing facing, head to left, holding spear and resting upon shield set on ground; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟY to right, EYEPΓETOY to left, monogram above A in outer left field, O to inner left, Λ to inner right; all within wreath. . 15,52 g.
A beautiful specimen with original luster and a sharp strike. Soft toning on the obverse and lovely iridescent hues on the reverse. AU/XF. Est...600,00.
Cappadocian Kingdom. Ariarathes VII Philometor. Tetradrachm. 107-103 BC. Ariaratheia or Eusebia-Tyana. In the name and types of Seleukid king Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes). (SC-2148). (SNG Spaer-1873). (Hgc-7, 829). Anv.: Diademed head of Antiochos VII to right. Rev.: Athena Nikephoros standing facing, head to left, holding spear and resting upon shield set on ground; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟY to right, EYEPΓETOY to left, monogram above A in outer left field, O to inner left, Λ to inner right; all within wreath. . 15,55 g. Delicate tone with lustrous surfaces. XF. Est...400,00.
Ex CNG, 1999
Satraps of Karia. Pixodaros. Didrachm. 340-334 BC. Halikarnassos. (Bmc-8). (SNG von Aulock-2375/6). (SNG München-15). Anv.: Laureate head of Apollo facing three-quarters right. Rev.: Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding double-axe (labrys) over right shoulder and lotus-tipped sceptre in left hand; ΠIΞOΔAPOY to right. . 7,01 g.
Light porosity; nevertheless, an attractive specimen retaining much of its original luster.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 49 (14/03/1999), lot 606. XF. Est...600,00.
Rhodos. Rhodes. Didrachm. 205-190 BC. Onasandros Magistrate. (Ashton-280). (Bmc-148). Anv.: Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right. Rev.: Rose with bud to right; ONAΣANΔPOΣ above; to left, eagle standing right, P-O flanking rose. . 6,75 g. Attractive specimen. Traces of luster. AU. Est...600,00.
Rhodos. Rhodes. Didrachm. 205-109 BC. Onasandros Magistrate. (Ashton-280). (Bmc-148). Anv.: Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right. Rev.: Rose with bud to right; ONAΣANΔPOΣ above; to left, eagle standing right, P-O flanking rose. . 6,66 g.
Very well-centered strike with original luster. Light surface erosion; nevertheless, nice specimen. XF. Est...700,00.
Islands of Caria. Rhodos, Rhodes. Drachm. 125-88 BC. Antaios Magistrate. (Jenkins-Rhodian, Group D, 128). (Hgc-6, 1460). Anv.: Radiate head of Helios right. Rev.: Rose with bud to left; ANTAIOΣ above, P-O flanking rose, sun to lower right; all within incuse square. . 2,36 g.
Magnificent specimen with a superb strike and exceptionally fine metal quality. Pristine surfaces with full original luster. Very rare in this grade.
The plinthophoric coinage of Rhodes, dating from the early 1st century BC, was issued in large quantities to meet the considerable expenses arising from the threat posed by the Kingdom of Pontus. The siege of the island by Mithridates suggests that this production took place around 90 BC.
During these financial difficulties, it appears that some inhabitants of Rhodes, including non-citizens, whether organized in associations or not, also contributed silver for coin production, as suggested by epigraphic and numismatic evidence. Mint state. Est...500,00.
Cilicia. Tarsos. Stater. 361-334 BC. Mazaios, Satrap of Cilicia and Cappadocia. (Sng France-335). (Sng Levante-106). Anv.: Baaltars seated left, holding eagle, ear of corn and bunch of grapes in right hand, lotus-headed sceptre in left, Aramaic legend 'BLTRZ' = Baaltars, to right, Aramaic letters on left and below seat. Rev.: Lion attacking a bull to left, Aramaic legend 'MZDI' (= Mazaios) above; monogram below. . 10,75 g.
Exceptional specimen with a strong strike and exceptionally fine style, a superb example of the refined artistry of ancient Persia. Remarkably well preserved, retaining nearly all its original luster. Very rare in this grade. AU/Mint state. Est...1000,00.
Cilicia. Tarsos. Stater. 361-334 BC. Mazaios, Satrap of Cilicia and Cappadocia. (Sng von Aulock-5858). (Casabonne-Series 2). Anv.: Baaltars seated left, holding lotus-headed sceptre in left hand and eagle, ear of corn and bunch of grapes in right above retrograde P, Aramaic legend 'BLTRZ' (Baaltars) to right, Aramaic letter M below throne. Rev.: Lion attacking a bull to left, Aramaic legend above 'MZDI' = Mazaios; Aramaic letter below. . 10,92 g.
Magnificent specimen of exceptionally fine style, strongly struck with remarkable design details and pristine surfaces, a superb example of the refined artistry of ancient Persia. Lovely cabinet toning with subtle iridescent hues and original luster, enhancing its excellent eye appeal. Very rare in this grade. Almost MS. Est...1000,00.
Cilicia. Tarsos. Stater. 361-334 BC. Mazaios, satrap of Cilicia and Cappadocia,. (Sng France-2, 335). (Sng Levante-100ff). Anv.: Baaltars seated left, holding eagle, ear of corn and bunch of grapes in right hand, lotus-headed sceptre in left, Aramaic legend 'BLTRZ' = Baaltars, to right, Aramaic letters on left and below seat. Rev.: Lion attacking a bull to left, Aramaic legend above 'MZDI' = Mazaios. . 10,93 g.
Exceptional specimen of fine style, a superb example of the refined artistry of ancient Persia. Nice toning with subtle iridescent hues. Rare in this grade. AU/Almost MS. Est...1000,00.
Cilicia. Tarsos. Stater. 361/0-334 BC. Mazaios, satrap of Cilicia and Cappadocia. (Sng Levante-113). (Sng Bnf-360). (Casabonne-Series 4, Group A). Anv.: Baaltars seated to left on throne, torso facing, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand, left hand holding chlamys at his waist; grain ear and grape bunch above Aramaic L to left, B'LTRZ in Aramaic to right, Aramaic M below throne. Rev.: Lion to left, attacking bull to right above crenelated city walls of Tarsos; 'MZDI ZI'L'BRNH RAWHLK' (Mazaios Governor of Transeuphrates and Cilicia) in Aramaic above. . 10,99 g.
Nice specimen with a reverse of exceptional artistic quality. Slight weakness of strike on the obverse. Original luster. Rare. XF/AU. Est...700,00.
Cilicia. Tarsos. Stater. 333-323 BC. Balakros, satrap of Cilicia under Alexander III. (Sng France-370 var.). (Sng Levante-121). (Casabonne-Series 2). Anv.: Facing bust of Athena, draped, wearing triple-crested helmet and necklace; crested helmet to upper left. Rev.: Baaltars seated left on throne, holding lotus-tipped sceptre in right hand, left hand holding chlamys at his waist; grain ear and grape bunch to left, B below ivy leaf to right, T under throne. . 10,81 g.
Perfectly centered obverse with very nice details. Slightly off-center strike on the reverse, with light hairlines in the upper area. XF/Choice VF. Est...700,00.
Corinthia. Corinth. Stater. 404-345 BC. (BCD Corinth-102). (Calciati-459). Anv.: Pegasus flying left, Ϙ below. Rev.: Helmeted head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet with laurel; Chimera, A-P flanking neck truncation. . 8,48 g.
Nice specimen with traces of luster and slightly uneven toning. Light porosity; nevertheless, attractive. XF. Est...500,00.
Corinthia. Corinth. Stater. 375-300 BC. (BCD Corinth-73/4). (Pegasi-426). (Ravel-1008). Anv.: Pegasos flying left, Q below. Rev.: Helmeted head of Athena left, helmet decorated with laurel wreath; A-P below, eagle standing left behind. . 8,38 g.
Very well-centered strike with much of the original luster remaining. Small area of light oxidation on the reverse; nevertheless, very nice specimen. AU. Est...800,00.
Corinthia. Corinth. Stater. 345-307 BC. (Pegasi-423). (Ravel-1032). (BCD-Corinth 113). Anv.: Pegasos flying to left; Ϙ below . Rev.: Head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet; Ι below chin, cockerel standing to left on club behind. . 8,55 g.
Lovely specimen with a very well-centered strike and sharply defined details. Uniform lead-gray toning with subtle bluish and golden hues that enhance its excellent eye appeal. AU. Est...1500,00.
Ex Kricheldorf, 1996
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Ptolemy I Soter, as satrap. Tetradrachm. 306-300 BC. Alexandria. (Svoronos-164). (CPE-70). Anv.: Diademed head of the deified Alexander III to right, with horn of Zeus Ammon above his ear, wearing elephant skin headdress and aegis around his neck; small Δ on aegis. Rev.: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Athena Alkidemos advancing right, brandishing spear with her right hand and holding shield in her left; to right, Corinthian helmet to right over monogram of KΡ and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. . 15,61 g.
Lovely specimen with a very sharp, well-centered strike. Soft toning with traces of luster and a subtle golden hue that enhances the reliefs. Faint scratch on the chin; nevertheless, excellent eye appeal. Rare in this grade.
Ex Kricheldorf Nachfolger, Stuttgart (15-16/07/1996);
Ex Numismatik Lanz (18/05/1998). XF. Est...3000,00.
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I. Mnaieion or Oktadrachm. 270-260 BC. Alexandria. (Svoronos-603). (Sng Cop-132). (Boston MFA-2274). Anv.: AΔEΛΦΩN Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II, diademed and draped, and Arsinöe II, diademed and veiled, to right; behind, Galatian shield. Rev.: ΘEΩN Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I, diademed and draped, and Berenike, diademed and veiled, to right. . 27,67 g.
Attractive specimen with a complete, perfectly centered strike, retaining slight traces of luster. Tiny dark spots near the reverse rim. Nice color. Rare. XF/Almost XF. Est...10000,00.
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Arsinoe II, wife of Ptolemy II. Mnaieion or Oktadrachm. 254/3-253/2 BC. Alexandria. (Svoronos-460, pl. 15, 12). (Sng Cop-134). (CPE-388). Anv.: Veiled head of Arsinoe II to right, wearing stephane; lotos-tipped scepter in background; to left, Θ. Rev.: ΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ Double cornucopiae bound with fillet and with two grape bunches hanging at sides. . 27,61 g. Slightly cleaned. Rare.
Daughter of Ptolemy I Soter and Berenice I, Arsinoe II was one of the most prominent figures of the first generation of Ptolemaic rulers. Following her marriages to Lysimachus of Thrace and Ptolemy Ceraunus, she returned to Egypt, where she married her brother Ptolemy II around 273–272 BC. Both adopted the epithet Philadelphoi (“sibling-loving”), establishing a tradition of great significance for Ptolemaic dynastic ideology.
Arsinoe exercised considerable political influence and, after her death, was deified and became the object of a dynastic cult. The coinage issued in her memory reflects the use of coins as instruments of propaganda and dynastic legitimization. Her refined portrait, with its serene expression, features an elaborate hairstyle and a veil beneath which emerges a ram's horn, a divine attribute associated with Ammon and Alexander the Great.
The reverse, featuring intertwined cornucopias, symbolizes abundance and prosperity. This rich iconography makes the coinage of Arsinoe II one of the most representative examples of the glorification of the Ptolemaic dynasty and the divine status of its rulers. Almost XF. Est...8000,00.
Ex Gerhard Hirsch, 1997
Ionia. Ephesos. Tetradrachm. 340-325 BC. Pheraios magistrate. (Pixodaros-Class I, O156). (Sng Cop-238). Anv.: Bee with straight wings; E-Φ flanking. Rev.: Forepart of stag right; palm tree to left, ΦΕΡΑΙΟ(Σ) to right. . 15,06 g.
Nice and very popular specimen. Lovely toning with subtle bluish hues. Extremely rare issue of the magistrate Pheraios, of which we have traced only two other specimens, one recorded on ACSearch and the other on CoinArchives.
Ex Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger 196 (24/09/1997). Almost XF. Est...1500,00.
Geto-Dacian dynasts. Koson. Stater. 44-42 BC. (RPC-I 1701A). (Bmc-2). (Hgc-3.2, 2048). Anv.: Roman consul (L. Junius Brutus?) walking to left, accompanied by two lictors; OΛB monogram before, KOΣΩN in exergue. Rev.: Eagle with spread wings standing to left on sceptre, clutching laurel wreath in right talon. . 8,29 g.
Perfectly centered strike on a broad flan. Bold strike with all details sharply defined, especially on the obverse. Minor planchet flaw on the reverse. Nice color and traces of luster. AU. Est...2000,00.
Superb
Ionia. Ephesos. Cistophorus. CY 2 = 138/7 BC. (Sng von Aulock-7842). (Kleiner & Noe-Series 36 (dies51/?)). (Carbone-IX, 1-2). Anv.: Serpent emerging from cista mystica; all within ivy wreath. Rev.: Two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase; EΦE to left; to right, B (date) above bust of Artemis Ephesia to right. . 12,66 g.
Superb specimen for the type. Pristine surfaces with full original luster and exceptionally sharp, highly detailed reliefs. Rare in this grade. From the Garth R. Drewry Collection; Ex Classical Numismatic Group 67 (22/09/2004), lot 679. Mint state. Est...1000,00.
Ionia. Herakleia ad Latmon. Tetradrachm. 140-135 BC. (SNG Lockett-2823). (Jameson-1503). (Lavva-Group II, B). Anv.: Head of Athena to right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with Pegasos springing to right above the foreparts of five galloping horses and a long tendril on the bowl, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev.: HPAKΛEΩTΩN Club to right; below, Nike advancing left, holding wreath in her right hand, between two monograms; all within oak wreath. . 16,72 g.
Nice dark toning with a slight sheen. Well-struck specimen of excellent Hellenistic style, with very good centering. XF/AU. Est...1200,00.
Ionia. Magnesia ad Maeandrum. Tetradrachm. 145-140 BC. Herognetos, son of Zopyrion, magistrate. (Ellis-Evans-Tetradrachms, 183 (O.29/R.HZ5)). (Jones-27/aJ). (SNG Lockett-2829). Anv.: Diademed and draped bust of Artemis to right, with bow and quiver over her shoulder. Rev.: MAΓNHTΩN - HPOΓNHTOΣ / ZOΠYPIΩNOΣ Apollo standing left on maeander pattern, holding filleted laurel branch in his lowered right hand and leaning his left elbow on a tall tripod behind him; all within laurel wreath. . 16,51 g.
Magnificent specimen of exceptionally fine style, perfectly centered. Soft toning with full underlying original luster that enhances the reliefs. Extraordinary eye appeal. Rare. Almost MS. Est...2000,00.
Ex CNG, 1996
Lesbos. Mytilene. Hekte. 377-326 BC. (Bodenstedt-95). (SNG von Aulock-1716). Anv.: Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev.: Head of a female to right within linear square. . 2,57 g.
Magnificent piece for this type. Rare in this condition.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 39 (18/09/1996), lot 553. AU. Est...800,00.
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