Artemide LXIII (Page: 3)

Lot # 121 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, 340-330 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus right; to left, Δ. Rev. META. Ear of barley with leaf to left; to left, crouching Silenos above leaf; A below leaf. HN Italy 1557; HGC 1 1057; SNG BN 451; SNG Lloyd 373; Johnston Class A, 2.1. AR. 7.73 g. 20 mm. R. Attractive old cabinet tone. Rare issue with Zeus on obverse. Good VF.

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Lot # 122 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Half Shekel – Drachm. Punic occupation, c. 215-207 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. Barley ear with leaf to right; META upward to left; above leaf, owl standing right, head facing, with wings spread. HN Italy 1634; SNG ANS 550 var. (ethnic downward); Robinson, Second, p. 51, 4 and pl. VI, 7 = McClean 992 (same dies). AR. 3.62 g. 18 mm. RRR. An outstanding specimen with exceptional style and lovely toning. Rare with an upward legend. Good EF/EF.

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Lot # 123 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AE 17.5 mm, c. 300-250 BC. Obv. Head of Athena facing slightly right, wearing pearl necklace and triple-crested helmet decorate with laurel wreath. Rev. Barley ear; META upwards to left, cross-torch to right. HN Italy 1682; HGC 1 1111; Johnston, Bronze 46. AE. 4.52 g. 17.5 mm. R. Outstanding specimen perfectly centred and well preserved. Dark brown patina with blue highlights. EF.

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Lot # 124 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Sirinos. AR Stater, c. 540-510 BC. Obv. ΣIΡIN-OΣ retrograde in archaic characters below and above.Bull standing left on dotted line, head reverted; border of dots. Rev. PVX retrograde in exergue. Incuse bull standing right on rayed ground line, head reverted; border of rays. HN Italy 1723; Mangieri, RIN 1981, group B; Traité II, I 1723. AR. 7.45 g. 30 mm. RRR. Extremely rare double ethnic issue. Spot of crystalized metal. Graffito Σ or M on reverse. About EF. The very rare series with the legend ΣIPINOΣ - ΠYΞ consists of four groups of incuse Staters, while the Drachms bear only the ethnic of Siris on the obverse. Siris and its Tyrrhenian foundation Pyxus, previously regarded as political communities allied with Sybaris, are to be regarded rather as entities striking coinage under its hegemony, using the same types of the bull retrospicient. The silence of the sources, however, makes the political situation of that period not easy to read, particularly the kind of control that Sybaris exercised over the defeated Siris, which, from archaeological evidence, turns out to have been destroyed. Pyxus is mentioned by Diodorus regarding its founding in 471 BC by Mycito, and it must have been a very small center that served as a hub for Sybarite trade.

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Lot # 125 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Sybaris. AR Drachm, c. 550-510 BC. Obv. Bull standing left, head right; VM in exergue. Rev. Incuse of obverse, but no ethnic. HN Italy 1736; SNG ANS 847-53; HGC 1 1232. AR. 2.49 g. 19.5 mm. R. Choice example. Lightly toned. Well struck and centered. Rare as such. Good VF.

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Lot # 126 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Sybaris. AR Triobol, c. 446-440 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested and wreathed Attic helmet. Rev. Bull right, head turned back; in exergue, ΣΥΒΑ. HN Italy 1751; SNG ANS 862; HGC 1 1248. ΑR. 1.16 g. 13 mm. Beautiful example unusually well impressed. Minor porosity, yet well-centered and almost fully preserved. Good VF.

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Lot # 127 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Thurium. AR Triobol, c. 350-300 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet with plain bowl. Rev. Bull butting right; in exergue, owl between EY - ΦP. HN Italy 1851; SNG ANS 1167; HGC 1 1267. AR. 1.22 g. 12.5 mm. R. Choice example, well centred and complete. Deeply toned. EF.

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Lot # 128 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Brettii. AR Drachm, c. 216-214 BC. Second Punic War issue. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Nike right; behind, simpulum. Rev. River god standing facing, crowning himself with wreath and holding sceptre; I and thymiaterion to right. HN Italy 1960; HGC 1 1356; Arslan dies 50/69’; Scheu S18. AR. 4.7 g. 20 mm. Minor marks. Lovely iridescent patina. About EF.

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Lot # 129 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Kaulonia. AR Stater, 475-425 BC. Obv. Apollo striding right, holding branch; small daimon running right on Apollo's left arm; to right, stag standing right, head left. Rev. Stag standing right. HN Italy 2044; Noe, Caulonia, Group E, 64. AR. 7.79 g. 20 mm. Attractive and well centered example of archaic style. Good VF. Ex Artemide LXI, 2024, lot 125.

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Lot # 130 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Kaulonia. AR Nomos, c. 475-425 BC. Obv. Apollo advancing right, holding branch aloft in right hand, small daimon running right on extended left arm; retrograde KAVΛ to left; to right, stag standing right, head reverted. Rev. Stag standing right; retrograde KAVΛ above, laurel branch to right. HN Italy 2046; HGC 1 1419; SNG ANS 180 (same dies); Noe, Caulonia, 93. AR. 7.89 g. 22.5 mm. Deeply toned. Minor roughness, otherwise. good VF. Ex CNG 560, 2024, 513. Ex Roma Numismatics e-sale 72, 2020, 39.

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Lot # 131 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Kroton. AR Drachm - 1/3 Stater, 480-430 BC. Obv. Tripod; to left, QPO; to right, mash bird. Rev. Incuse tripod. HN Italy 2103; SNG ANS -; HGC 1 1468. AR. 2.5 g. 14 mm. R. Scarce denomination. Dark toning. Good VF.

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Lot # 132 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Kroton. AR Nomos, c. 350-300 BC. Obv. Eagle standing left on olive branch, head raised, wings spread. Rev. Tripod; KPO downward to left; Δ in right field. HN Italy 2172; SNG ANS 360-2; HGC 1 1465. AR. 7.31 g. 22 mm. Nice dark iridescent tone. Obverse slightly off-centre, otherwise. good VF.

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Lot # 133 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Laus. AR Stater, c. 480-460 BC. Obv. [Λ]AS. Man-headed bull standing left, with head reverted. Rev. (retrograde) ΛAS. Man-headed bull standing right. HN Italy 2275; SNG ANS 133 (same dies); HGC 1 1537. AR. 8 g. 21 mm. RR. Very rare, with beautiful cabinet tone. Metal flaws on obverse. Reverse die-shift. Good VF.

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Lot # 134 - Greek Italy. AE. 3rd century BC(?). Obv. Head of Herakles right, beardless, wearing lion-skin; to right, OPΛANΩN. Rev. Ear of barley with leaf to right; to left, TPEIBIOY and club; to right, PAIC. HN Italy 2674; SNG ANS 776-7. AE. 3.68 g. 17.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and enigmatic issue, struck in a still unidentified mint, despite the presence of three words. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 135 - Greek Italy. Bruttium(?), Breig. AE Hemiobol(?), c. 340-320 BC. Obv. Forepart of man-headed bull right (Traes); [ΤΡΑΕΣ] above, K to left. Rev. Barley-ear with leaf to right; to right, dolphin left above leaf, monogram below; ΒΡΕΙΓ to left. HN Italy 2678; Attianese 2; J. Morcom, “Some South Italian Questions” in pour Denyse, 2. AE. 5.61 g. 18 mm. RRR. Very rare. Attractive green patina. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 136 - Sicily. Abakainon. AR Litra, c. 420-400 BC. Obv. Bearded male head right. Rev. ABA. Sow standing right on double exergue line; acorn to lower right. HGC 2 17; SNG ANS 898 (same dies); Campana 17b. AR. 0.68 g. 13 mm. R. Fine archaic style. Minor roughness, otherwise. good VF.

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Lot # 137 - Sicily. Akragas. AR Tetradrachm, c. 460-450/445 BC. Obv. AKPAC-ANTOΣ (partially retrograde). Eagle standing left on capital, with closed wings. Rev. Crab within incuse circle. HGC 2 77; SNG ANS 970 (same dies); Westermark, Coinage, Period II, Group III, 338.6 (O8/R28) (this coin); Gillet 346 (same dies). AR. 17.33 g. 26.5 mm. R. A great example. Lightly toned. VF/Good VF. Ex Kunst und Münzen 26, 1988, 21; Ex Rauch 42, 1985, 2874.

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Lot # 138 - Sicily. Akragas. AR Didrachm, c. 495-480/478 BC. Obv. AKPA. Sea-eagle standing left. Rev. Crab within shallow incuse circle. HGC 2 94; SNG ANS 944 (same dies); Westermark, Coinage, Period I, Group III, 205 (O75/R131). AR. 8.38 g. 19 mm. R. Nicely toned. Well centered. Good VF.

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Lot # 139 - Sicily. Akragas. AR Hemidrachm, 420-406 BC. Obv. AKPA. Eagle on hare left. Rev. Crab; below, fish left. SNG ANS 1002 (same dies); HGC 2 103; Westermark, Period III, 536 (O1/R1). AR. 2.06 g. 16 mm. RR. Very rare. Centred and with pleasant tone. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF.

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Lot # 140 - Sicily. Akragas. AR Litra, c. 450-440 BC. Obv. AK-PA (retrograde). Eagle standing left on Ionic capital. Rev. Crab; retrograde ΛI (mark of value) below. HGC 2 121; Westermark, Coinage, Period II, Series B.2, 505-13. AR. 0.67 g. 10 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Some roughness. Good VF/VF.

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Lot # 141 - Sicily. Akragas. AE Onkia, c. 415-406 BC. Obv. AKPA. Eagle standing left, head right, on fish. Rev. Crab; below, grouper right and pellet. HGC 2 151; CNS I 85 var. (cicada on obv.); SNG München 151 (same dies); Westermark, Coinage, 1004 (O7/R13). AE. 3.95 g. 17 mm. R. Dark green patina. Gently smoothed. Good VF.

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Lot # 142 - Sicily. Akragas. AR Quarter-Shekel, Punic occupation, c. 214-210 BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Triptolemos right. Rev. Horse prancing right; below, punic letters 'ht'. SNG ANS 1233; HGC 2 173. AR. 1.57 g. 14 mm. RR. Very rare and superb specimen, lightly toned. EF.

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Lot # 143 - Sicily. Cossura. AE 26 mm, late 1st century BC. Countermarked. Obv. Bust of Isis right, wearing klaft and necklace, being crowned by Nike flying behind; c/m: incuse REG within rectangle. Rev. COSSVRA and Punic ethnic within laurel wreath. CNS III 6; SNG Cop. 451; RPC I 675; For c/m: Howgego -. AE. 13.3 g. 27 mm. R. Green-brown patina. Good VF.

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Lot # 144 - Sicily. Entella. Campanian mercenaries. AE 20 mm, c. 342-338 BC. Obv. [ΕΝΤΕΛΛΑ]. Campanian helmet right. Rev. Pegasos flying right; [below, dolphin right?]. HGC 2 248; CNS I 10; Campana 10. AE. 6.24 g. 20 mm. R. Emerald green patina. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 145 - Sicily. Entella. Punic issues. AR Tetradrachm, c. 320/315-305/300 BC. Obv. Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and necklace; four dolphins around. Rev. Horse head left; palm tree to right; Punic letter below. HGC 2 289; Jenkins, Punic, 249J (O78/R211); Jameson 2437 (same obv. die). AR. 16.82 g. 26 mm. Scarce. Superb example, of great classical style. Enchanting tone. EF.

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Lot # 146 - Sicily. Eryx. AE Hexas or Dionkion, c. 416/5-410 BC. Obv. Hound standing right; above and below, pellet. Rev. IRVKAIIB (retrograde). Bearded male head right. HGC 2 310; CNS I 2; Campana 28. AE. 9.6 g. 22 mm. RR. Extremely rare and very good for issue. Green patina with cuprite spots. VF.

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Lot # 147 - Sicily. Gela. AE 14 mm, c. 315-310 BC. Obv. [Γ]EΛ[...]. Head of Demeter facing slightly right, wearing wreath of grain. Rev. Head of Gelas left, horned, wearing wreath of grain. CNS III 59; HGC 2 388; SNG ANS 123; Jenkins, Gela 549. AE. 2.84 g. 14 mm. R. Exceptional quality for issue, with exquisite brown patina. Among the finest known. EF.

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Lot # 148 - Sicily. Himera. AR Pentonkion, c. 483/2-472 BC. Obv. Astragalos. Rev. Five pellets (mark of value). HGC 2 -; SNG ANS -; Manganaro, JNG 34, 1984, pl. 4, 37. AR. 0.24 g. 7.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, few specimens offered. Toned and well centered. Good VF.

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Lot # 149 - Sicily. Himera. AR Stater, 483-472 BC. Obv. Rooster standing left. Rev. Crab; annulet in the center of shell. HGC 2 438; SNG ANS 158-9; SNG Cop. 302. AR. 8.56 g. 21 mm. Scarce. Choice example with a superb reverse. Good VF/EF. Ex Classical Numismatic Group (CNG) 252, 2019, 52.

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Lot # 150 - Sicily. Himera. AE Hemilitron or Hexonkion, c. 425-409 BC. Obv. Facing gorgoneion. Rev. Six pellets (mark of value). HGC 2 472; CNS I 24. AE. 25.61 g. 26 mm. R. Brown tone. Perfect centering; rare as such. Good VF.

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Lot # 151 - Sicily. Kamarina. AR Tetradrachm, c. 425-405 BC. Obv. Athena driving galloping quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning Athena with wreath; in exergue, heron flying left. Rev. KAMARINAION, bearded head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin headdress. SNG ANS 1203; SNG Lloyd 864-5 (same dies); HGC 2 520; Westermark & Jenkins 138; Gulbenkian 172 (same dies). AR. 17.09 g. 27.5 mm. R. Obverse struck with a worn die. An impressive specimen featuring Herakles with the lion skin, executed in a refined Greek style. VF. The minting of these impressive tetradrachms, the finest series struck, lasted only until 405 BC, as the mint ceased operations when the city’s inhabitants were evacuated to Syracuse before the destruction of the city due to the Carthaginians.

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Dies signed by Master Exakestidas

Lot # 152 - Sicily. Kamarina. AR Tetradrachm, c. 425-405 BC. Obverse signed by Exakestidas. Obv. Athena driving fast quadriga right, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying left, crowning her with filleted wreath; EΞAKEΣTIΔAΣ on exergual line; two amphorae in exergue. Rev. KAMARINAION, Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin. SNG ANS 1205 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 871 (same dies); HGC 2 524; SNG Lockett 725 (same dies); Westermark & Jenkins 149; SNG Ashmolean 1699 (same dies). AR. 17.07 g. 27 mm. RR. Exceptional example of this very rare Tetradrachm with a very clear sign on obverse. Toned, good centering. Good VF.

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Lot # 153 - Sicily. Kamarina. AR Litra, c. 461-435 BC. Obv. Nike flying left; below, swan; all within wreath. Rev. KAMARI-NAION. Helmeted Athena standing left, holding spear and shield with aegis on her back; in right field, shield. HGC 2 536; SNG ANS 1212-6; Westermark-Jenkins series 2. AR. 0.57 g. 13 mm. Toned. Edge fault, otherwise. good VF.

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Lot # 154 - Sicily. Katane. AR Tetradrachm, c. 450-445 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right. Rev. Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath; around, KATANAION. SNG ANS 1245-6 (same dies); HGC 2 566; SNG Lloyd 892; Gulbenkian 177 (same dies); Rizzo pl. X, 3 (same dies). AR. 17.23 g. 26 mm. R. Great classical style. Well struck, toned. Good VF.

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Lot # 155 - Sicily. Katane. AR Litra, c. 430-415/3 BC. Obv. Bearded head of Silenos left, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. ΚΑΤΑΝ-ΑΙΩΝ. Winged thunderbolt; shields to left and right. HGC 2 590; SNG ANS 1266; Boehringer, Kataneische, Series III, Li 6. AR. 0.8 g. 13 mm. RR. Wonderful delicate patina with iridescent hues. Good VF/about EF.

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Lot # 156 - Sicily. Messana as Zankle. AR Litra, c. 500-493 BC. Obv. Dolphin swimming left within sickle-shaped harbor; below, ZANKLE. Rev. Nine-part incuse square with scallop shell in center. HGC 2 768; SNG ANS 306; Gielow 72-8. AR. 0.52 g. 11 mm. RR. Attractive dark patina. Excellent for type. About EF.

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Lot # 157 - Sicily. Messana. AR Tetradrachm, c. 480-462/1 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow biga of mules right; in exergue, olive leaf with berry right. Rev. MESSENION (SS retrograde). Hare springing right. HGC 2 779; SNG ANS 315-20; Caltabiano series IIB. AR. 17.25 g. 27 mm. RR. Minor roughness. Warm tone. Good VF/VF. Ex Artemide 12 Aprile 2008, lot 55.

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Lot # 158 - Sicily. Messana. AR Tetradrachm, c. 412-408 BC. Obv. The nymph Messana, holding reins and kentron, driving slow biga of mules left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer. Rev. Hare springing right; in background, stalk of grain with four ears; MEΣΣANION within two parallel exergual lines. SNG ANS 379; SNG Lloyd 1107 (same dies); HGC 2 794; Caltabiano series XV, 601; Pozzi 1097 = Rizzo pl. XXVII, 16 (same dies). AR. 17.45 g. 25 mm. RR. Very rare issue, minor roughness, otherwise. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 159 - Sicily. Messana. AR Tetradrachm, c. 412-408 BC. Obv. The nymph Messana, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both, driving slow biga of mules left; in exergue, two dolphins confronted. Rev. Ηare springing left; above, dove flying left; below, grain ear; in exergue, ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΩΝ. HGC 2 800; SNG ANS 378; SNG Lloyd 1105; Rizzo pl. 27, 5. AR. 17.07 g. 26.5 mm. RR. Spectacular Tetradrachm, perfectly centred on a broad flan. Lightly toned, underlying luster. Good VF.

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Lot # 160 - Sicily. Messana. AE Dilitron, c. 338-318 BC. Obv. ΠOΣEI-ΔAN. Laureate head of Poseidon left. Rev. MEΣΣANIΩN around. Ornate trident head flanked by dolphins; palmettes between tongs. HGC 2 830; CNS I 12; SNG Cop. 420. AE. 12.33 g. 25 mm. R. Rare as such. Green patina. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 161 - Sicily. Morgantina. AR Litra, c. 465-459 BC. Obv. Bearded male head right, weraring tainia. Rev. MORCA/NTINA (retrograde). Grain ear. HGC 2 898; SNG ANS 463; Jaunzems Issue 1, 5 (O3/R4). AR. 0.7 g. 13.5 mm. R. Rare and nicely toned. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF.

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Lot # 162 - Sicily. Morgantina. AR Litra, c. 339-317 BC. Obv. MOPΓANTINΩN. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. Warrior on horseback left, brandishing spear. SNG ANS 464; SNG Lloyd 1124 (same dies); SNG Ashmolean 1856 (same dies); HGC 2 900; Erim & Jaunzems Issue 6 (O4/R4). AR. 0.7 g. 12 mm. RR. Very rare and good example. Good VF.

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Lot # 163 - Sicily. Nakona. AE 14mm, late 5th cent. BC. Imitative issue. Obv. Female head right. Rev. Sheep standing right; barley-grain before. Cf. HGC 2 963 (for prototype); Cf. CNS I 6 (same); Artemide LXII, lot 120 (same dies). AE. 1.86 g. 14 mm. RR. Coarse style. Interesting contemporary imitation. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 164 - Sicily. Naxos. AR Drachm, 530-510 BC. Obv. Head of Dionysos left, with long pointed beard, wearing wreath of ivy; border of dots. Rev. NAXION (retrograde). Bunch of grapes on stalk with two leaves. HGC 2 965; SNG ANS 514; Campana 1b; Cahn 9 (V6/R8). AR. 5.72 g. 23 mm. RR. Very rare. Superb example of an archaic Sicilian masterpiece. Nicely toned. Good VF. The coinage of Naxos provides a valuable insight into the evolution of Greek artistic style on coinage up to 400 B.C. Its four major issues showcase distinct artistic phases in a uniquely concentrated manner. The first issue is fully Archaic, the second, attributed to the Aetna Master, blends late Archaic and early Classical elements, the third is purely Classical, and the fourth presents a new interpretation of Dionysus as a youthful, effeminate figure with his hair tied in a bun. The early depiction of Dionysus on this coin is a remarkable example of Archaic male portraiture, closely resembling Athenian Black Figure pottery from 575–525 B.C. The engraver likely drew inspiration from such works while intentionally preserving an archaizing style, despite the rise of naturalism in Greek art. The reverse design is striking in its balance and simplicity, featuring a detailed grape cluster complemented by vine leaves rendered in outline, adding a unique artistic contrast.

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Lot # 165 - Sicily. Naxos. AR Litra, c. 530-510 BC. Obv. Bearded head of Dionysos left, wreathed with ivy. NAXION retrograde. Bunch of grapes. HGC 2 967; SNG ANS 513; Cahn p. 106 and pl. I, 25 (V18/R24); Campana 2. AR. 1.03 g. 13 mm. RR. Superb archaic style. Dark patina. Rare as such. Good VF.

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Lot # 166 - Sicily. Segesta. AR Didrachm, c. 412/10-400 BC. Obv. Hound advancing right; above, head right. Rev. Head of Aigiste right. HGC 2 1142; SNG Lloyd 1178 (same dies); Hurter, Didrachmenprägung 158 (V46/R88); Rizzo pl. 62, 7 (same dies). AR. 7.89 g. 25 mm. RR. Of fine style. Very rare and attractive example. Corrosions, otherwise. good VF.

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Lot # 167 - Sicily. Segesta. AR Litra, c. 465/560-450 BC. Obv. Hound standing right. Rev. (retrograde) ΣΕΓΕΣΤΑΙBE[MI]. Head of the nymph Segesta right. HGC 2 1161; SNG München 853; Hurter K4. AR. 0.67 g. 12 mm. RRR. Extremely rare Litra. Rough surfaces. About VF.

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Lot # 168 - Sicily. Selinos. AR Didrachm, c. 540-515 BC. Obv. Selinon leaf. Rev. Incuse square divided into twelve raised and lowered sections. HGC 2 1211; Arnold-Biucchi Group 6-7. AR. 8.63 g. 22.5 mm. R. Rare and good example, nicely toned. VF/Good VF. Ex Kunst und Munzen 28, 1992, 110.

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Lot # 169 - Sicily. Selinos. AE Hemilitron, c. 415-409 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. ΣΕ. Bow and quiver. CNS I 11; SNG ANS 716; HGC 2 1238. AE. 5.46 g. 20.5 mm. R. Dark tone, perfect centering. About EF.

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Lot # 170 - Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron I (478-466 BC). AR Obol, c. 475-470 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Arethusa right. Rev. Wheel with four spokes. HGC 2 1371 (same obv. die); SNG ANS 116-8; Boehringer pl. 29, B29-32. AR. 0.71 g. 10.5 mm. R. Minor roughness, otherwise. good VF.

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Lot # 171 - Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron I (478-466 BC). AR Tetradrachm, struck c. 480-470 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right and crowning horses. Rev. ΣVRAKOΣION. Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Boehringer 171 (V74/R120); HGC 2 1306; SNG ANS 53 (same rev. die). AR. 17.35 g. 23.5 mm. R. Attractive dark cabinet tone. Good VF.

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Lot # 172 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right with wings spread, crowning horses with wreath. Rev. Head of Arethousa right; ΣVRΑKΟΣΙΟΝ and four dolphins around. HGC 2 1311; Boehringer 540 (V275/R378); SNG ANS 177 (same dies); BMC 85 (same dies). AR. 17.33 g. 24.5 mm. R. Overstruck with traces of undertype. Deeply toned; few light marks. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 173 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 440-430 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in both hands; in exergue, ketos left. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣION. Head of Arethousa right, hair tied back, wearing small hook earring and necklace; A behind neck, four dolphins around. HGC 2 1315; Boehringer 604 (V296/R410); BMC 104 (same dies); Jameson 775 (same dies); Weber 1588 (same dies). AR. SLAB 6557416-009. VF/Good VF. Ex CNG Triton XXVIII, 2025, 5039. Encapsulated by NGC CH VF Strike: 3/5, Surface: 3/5.

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Lot # 174 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-406 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 430-420 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟN. Head of Arethusa right, hair in band; four dolphins around. HGC 2 1321; Boehringer 672 (V338/R459); SNG ANS 222 (same dies). AR. 16.98 g. 26 mm. Delicate toning, beautiful portrait. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 175 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Litra, c. 420-415 BC. Obv. Head of Arethusa to right wearing sphendone; dolphin before. Rev. ΣΥΡΑ. Octopus. Boehringer 729-33; SNG ANS 1374; HGC 2 1377. AR. 0.79 g. 13 mm. R. Rare Litra with exceptional style and fine detailes. A masterpiece in miniature. EF.

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Lot # 176 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Hemilitron. Obv. Head of Arethusa left. Rev. Wheel of four spokes, ΣY-PA in upper quarters, two dolphins in lower quarters. HGC 2 1392; SNG ANS 301-3; SNG Cop. 669; Boehringer, Münzprägungen pl. II, 19. AR. 0.39 g. 10 mm. R. Rare choice specimen. Toned. Marks on obverse. Good VF/About EF.

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Lot # 177 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AE Tetras, after 425 BC. Obv. Head of Arethusa right; behind and [below chin], dolphin. Rev. Octopus. CNS II 1; HGC 2 1428; SNG ANS 376-81. AE. 3.21 g. 15.5 mm. Green patina. Metal flaws. Good VF.

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Lot # 178 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysios I (405-367 BC). AE Tetras, c. 405 BC. Obv. Facing head of Arethusa slightly left, wearing necklace. Rev. Octopus. HGC 2 1432; CNS II 29; SNG ANS 385. AE. 1.92 g. 14.5 mm. R. Exquisite green-blue patina. Metal-flaws, otherwise. EF.

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Lot # 179 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysos I (405-367 BC). AV 50 Litrai – Dekadrachm. Struck circa 405-400 BC. Obv. Head of young male (Anapos?) left; ΣYPAKOΣIΩN around. Rev. Horse prancing right on exergual line ΣYPAKOΣIΩN; all within shallow incuse square. HGC 2 1281 (1/3 Stater or Tetrobol); SNG ANS 341 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 1425 (same dies); Boehringer, Münzprägungen, pl. I, 10 var. (star on rev.); BMC 170 (same dies); Dewing 927-8 (same dies). AV. R. SLAB # 6290603-011. VF. Ex Heritage Auction 3115, 2024, 32011. Encapsulated by NGC VF Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5.

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Lot # 180 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysos I (405-367 BC). AV 20 Litrai – Tetradrachm. Struck circa 405-400 BC. Obv. ΣΥΡΑ. Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square, ΣΥΡΑ in quarters; in deeper incuse circle in centre, small female head (Arethousa?) left, wearing necklace. HGC 2 1289; SNG ANS 350-6; SNG Cop. 683-4; Rizzo pl. 48, 9. AV. 1.2 g. 9 mm. RR. Very rare and choice. VF/Good VF.

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