1 - Hispania. Iberia, Castulo. AE 27 mm, mid 2nd century BC. Obv. CN VOC•ST•F Laureate male head right. Rev. CN FVL CN F. Bull standing right; above, [crescent]; below, Iberian 'kastilo'. CNH 15. AE. 15.01 g. 27 mm. About VF.
2 - Celtic World. AE 'Ring money', c. 3rd-1st century BC. AE. 29.41 g. 52 mm. Certainly used as adornments in funeral attire, these rings also held intrinsic value, thus becoming a form of currency or money.
3 - Celtic World. AE Lot of four (4) 'Ring money', c. 3rd-1st century BC. Weights: from 13.47 to 7.84 g. AE. Certainly used as adornments in funeral attire, these rings also held intrinsic value, thus becoming a form of currency or money.
4 - Celtic World. AE 'Ring money'. Knobbed. AE. 4.11 g. 29 mm.
5 - Celtic World. Vindelici. AV Stater, 'Regenbogenschüsselchen' type, 2nd-1st century BC. Obv. Bird's head left within wreath. Rev. Star or cross; above, three pellets; below, two volutes. LT 9436; Flesche 305; Kellner type II E. AV. 7.53 g. 17 mm. RR. Very rare. Well struck. Good VF/About EF. The defeat of the Gaulish tribe Vindelici at Vercellae against the Romans in 101 BC marked a significant event during the Roman expansion. This clash not only halted the advance of migrating tribes but also solidified Roman control over the region. The symbolic imagery depicted on artefacts from this period reflect the Vindelici's cultural identity and their acknowledgement, albeit reluctantly, of Roman authority. These historical events offer insights into the power dynamics and cultural interactions between the Vindelici and the Roman Republic during this era.
6 - Celtic World. Northeast Gaul, Ambiani. AR Unit, c. 50-30 BC. Obv. Devolved helmeted head right. Rev. Devolved horse right; above, buckle-like symbol; to right, sun; below, boar. D&T 345. AR. 0.63 g. 15.5 mm. RR. Rare type. Roughness and deposits. VF.
7 - Celtic World. Northwest Gaul, Baiocassi. AR 1/4 Stater, c. 60-50 BC. Obv. Celticized head right. Rev. Devolved biga right; below, symbol. Cf. D&T 2286. AR. 0.85 g. 11 mm. RR. Rare issue. About VF.
8 - Celtic World. Western Gaul, Lemovices. AR Unit, c. 100/80-60 BC. Obv. Head left. Rev. Horse advancing left; above, sword; below, annulet. D&T 3436; Depeyrot, NC III 53. AR. 1.91 g. 13.5 mm. VF.
9 - Celtic World. Gaul, Massalia. AE 13.5 mm, c. 150-130 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, monogram. Rev. MAΣΣA / ΛIHTΩN. Bull butting right. Maurel 2019, 840; Depeyrot 40/4. AE. 1.79 g. 13.5 mm. VF/Good VF.
10 - Celtic World. Gaul, Massalia. AE 15 mm, c. 80-49 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo left. Rev. ΜAΣΣΑ. Bull standing right; to right, Π; in exergue, ΠΣ. Maurel 2019, 941; Depeyrot, Marseille 67/1. AE. 2.31 g. 15 mm. VF.
11 - Celtic World. Gaul, Massalia. AE 15 mm, c. 80-49 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo left. Rev. ΜAΣΣΑ. Bull standing right. Maurel 2019, 939. AE. 2.77 g. 15 mm. VF.
12 - Celtic World. Southern Gaul, Insubres. Fourreè Drachm, imitating Massalia. 2nd century BC. Obv. Female head right. Rev. Lion right; above, pseudo-legend. CCCBM II, 18-20. AE/AR. 1.65 g. 16.5 mm. Interesting contemporary fourreè. VF.
13 - Celtic World. Southern Gaul, Volcae-Tectosages. AR Drachm, c. 2nd century BC. Obv. Stylized head right. Rev. Large cross with symbols in quarters. Cf. LT 3316. AR. 2.76 g. 12 mm. VF.
14 - Celtic World. Cisalpine Gaul, the Veneti. Fourrée drachm, c. 2nd century BC. Obv. Female head left. Rev. Stylized lion right. Pautasso pl. XCVIII, 494. AE. 0.88 g. 11.5 mm. RR. Extremely rare with head left. Rough surfaces. About VF.
15 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Tuder. AE Cast Uncia. Sleeping dog series, c. 220-200 BC. Obv. Two handled vase; above, pellet. Rev. Spearhead; to right, TV; to left, pellet. HN Italy 50; Vecchi ICC 227; Haeberlin pl. 81, 27-28; Campana 15. AE. 7.54 g. 19 mm. R. F/VF.
16 - Greek Italy. Uncertain Umbria or Etruria. AE Cast Sextans, 3rd cent. BC. Obv. Club. Rev. Two pellets. HN Italy 54; Haeberlin pl. 81, 40-41; Vecchi ICC 199; Thurlow-Vecchi 172. AE. 21.5 g. 28 mm. Greenish grey patina. VF.
17 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR Unit, 4th century BC. Obv. Male head right; before, I. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC 16; HN Italy 122; HGC 1 139. AR. 0.55 g. 12 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and good. About VF/VF.
18 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR 5-Asses, 3rd century BC. Obv. Young male head right; behind, V. Linear border. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC 90; HN Italy 170; HGC 1 133. AR. 1.55 g. 14 mm. RR. Very rare, with pleasant dark tone. Marks. VF.
19 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Cosa. AE Quartuncia, c. 273-250 BC. Obv. Head of Cosa left, wearing crested helmet. Rev. COZA[NO]. Bridled horse' s head right. Vecchi EC 5.7; HN Italy 211; Buttrey, IIB; Sambon,154. AE. 4.18 g. 15.9 mm. RR. Very rare. Lovely green patina. About VF/VF.
20 - Greek Italy. Central Italy, Alba Fucens. Lot of two (2) AR Obols, c. 280-275 BC. Obv. Head of Minerva right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, wings open. HN Italy 243; SNG ANS 112. AR. RR. Very rare issues. Chipped.
21 - Greek Italy. Central Italy, uncertain mint. AE 17 mm, 'Pseudo-Panormos', 1st century BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right, wearing petasus; up to left, [C]; up to right, [IIOVO]; border of dots. Rev. [---]. Helmeted warrior standing left, holding patera and spear; shield rests against spear. HN Italy -; Stannard & Carbone Group 7. Stannard 1998, n. 77-78. AE. 3.11 g. 17 mm. RR. Very rare and intruiguing issue. About VF.
22 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Aesernia. AE Obol, c. 263-240 BC. Obv. VOLCANOM. Head of Vulcan left, wearing laureate pileus; to right, tongs. Rev. Jupiter in biga galloping right; in exergue, AISERNINO. HN Italy 430; HGC 1 337; Campana 3a. AE. 4.86 g. 23 mm. R. Rare. Greyish green patina with some deposits. Metal flaw on reverse. VF/About VF.
23 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Cales. AE 19 mm. c. 265-240 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena left. Rev. CALENO. Rooster standing right; to left, star. HN Italy 435; HGC 1 375; SNG ANS 188-95. AE. 6.52 g. 19 mm. Delicate patina with darker spots. VF.
24 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Cales. AE 21 mm, 265-240 BC. Obv. [CALENO]. Laureate head of Apollo left; behind, star. Rev. Man-headed bull standing right; above, star; below, monogram; in exergue, [CALENO]. HN Italy 436; HGC 1 376; SNG ANS 183. AE. 8.34 g. 21 mm. About VF.
25 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Beneventum. AE 17.5 mm, c. 265-240 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left. Rev. Horse prancing right; above, pentagram. HN Italy 440; HGC 1 341; BMC 1; Campana 3. AE. 4.57 g. 17.5 mm. RRR. Gently smoothed. Very rare and seldom offered for sale. About VF.
26 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Didrachm, c. 395-385 BC. Obv. Diademed head of nymph right, wearing earring and necklace. Rev. ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙΤHΣ. Man-headed bull walking right, crowned by Nike; below, Γ. HN Italy 563; Rutter 175 (O112/R159). AR. 7.11 g. 21 mm. Sound metal. Die break on reverse. About VF.
27 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. Fourreè Didrachm, 320-300 BC. Obv. Head of nymph right, hair bound in taenia; behind, pilos; before, [monogram?]. Rev. Man-headed bull walking right; above, Nike flying right and crowning bull; below, monogram. HN Italy 571; HGC 1 451; Sambon 449a. AR. 7.09 g. 20 mm. The reddish spots shining through the silver suggest this coin is a fourrée despite its weight. Minor corrosions, scratch on obverse. VF.
28 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Nomos, 300-275 BC. Obv. Head of nymph right, hair bound with band; behind, bunch of grapes; below, ΣTA; to lower right, [X]. Rev. Man-headed bull right; above, Nike flying right, crowning bull; below, K. HN Italy 579; HGC 1 453; Sambon 472. AR. 7.09 g. 19.5 mm. About VF.
29 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AE, 300-275 BC. Obv. Male head right. Rev. Tripod. HN Italy 583; HGC 1 -. AE. 2.36 g. 15 mm. RR. Very rare and seldom offered. Rough surfaces. About VF/VF.
30 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Didrachm, c. 275-250 BC. Obv. Head of nymph left, hair in band; ME monogram to right, AX monogram below. Rev. Man-headed bull advancing right, head facing; crowned by Nike flying right above; below, IΣ; in exergue, ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ. HN Italy 586; HGC 1 454; Sambon 486. AR. 7.26 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare and good, well centred for issue. VF.
31 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AE 20 mm, 275-250 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left; behind, Γ. Rev. Man-headed bull right; above, Nike flying right and crowning bull. HN Italy 589; HGC 1 474. AE. 5.87 g. 20 mm. Dark green patina. VF.
32 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Phistelia. AR Obol, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Male head facing slightly right. Rev. Dolphin, barley grain and mussel shell; below, Oscan ethnic FISTVLIS. HN Italy 613; HGC 1 502; SNG ANS 567-78. AR. 0.43 g. 10.5 mm. Good VF.
33 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Phistelia. AR Obol, 325-275 BC. Obv. Female head facing slightly left. Rev. Lion advancing left; above, star; in exergue, serpent. HN Italy 619; HGC 1 505; SNG ANS 590-2. AR. 0.57 g. 12 mm. Good VF.
34 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Phistelia. AR Obol, 325-275 BC. Obv. Female head facing slightly to left. Rev. Lion advancing left; in exergue, coiling serpent. HN Italy 619; HGC 1 505. AR. 0.53 g. 10 mm. Lightly toned. About VF.
35 - Greek Italy. Campania. AE 15 mm, Pompeii (?), 'Pseudo-Ebusus' issue, circa 1st century BC. Obv. Bes in schematic style, raising left arm; to right, T. Rev. Bes in schematic style, raising left arm; to right, T. ACIP 745. AE. 2.36 g. 17.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and fascinating issue. VF. To understand this particular monetary issue we refer to: C. Stannard and S. Frey-Kupper, ''Pseudomints' and Small Change in Italy and Sicily in the Late Republic' in American Journal of Numismatics, vol. 20, 2008, pp. 351-404, pl. 84, 30.
36 - Greek Italy. Eastern Italy, Larinum. AE Quincunx, c. 210-175 BC. Obv. Head of Mars right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. Horseman galloping left, holding spear and shield; behind, LADINOD; in exergue, five pellets. HN Italy 625; HGC 1 517; SNG ANS 133-4. AE. 11 g. 25 mm. Good F/About VF.
37 - Greek Italy. Eastern Italy, Larinum. AE Biunx, c. 210-175 BC. Obv. Draped and veiled bust of Thetis (?) right, wearing wreath. Rev. LADINOD. Dolphin right; below, two pellets. HN Italy 628; HGC 1 520; SNG ANS 140-1. AE. 4.7 g. 18 mm. R. Green patina. Good F/About VF.
38 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE Unit, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus left; behind, thunderbolt. Rev. Wild boar right; above, spearhead right; in exergue, APΠΑ. HN Italy 642 ; HGC 1 534 var. (ethnic). AE. 7.49 g. 21 mm. Variety with APΠΑ ethnic on reverse. Choice example with lovely earthen green patina. Good VF.
39 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 20.5 mm, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus left; behind, [thunderbolt]. Rev. Wild boar right; above, [spearhead right]; in exergue, APΠΑΝΩΝ. HN Italy 642; HGC 1 534. AE. 8.57 g. 20.5 mm. About VF.
40 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 20.5 mm, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. ΔΑΖΟΥ. Laureate head of Zeus left; behind, thunderbolt. Rev. Wild boar right; above, spearhead right; in exergue, APΠΑΝΩΝ. HN Italy 642; HGC 1 534. AE. 8.2 g. 21 mm. About VF.
41 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 22.5 mm. c. 275-250 BC. Obv. Bull charging right. Rev. [APΠA]/NOY. Horse rearing right. HGC 1 535; HN Italy 645; SNG ANS 640ff. AE. 8.76 g. 22.5 mm. Green patina. Usual irregular flan. About VF.
42 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Ausculum. AE 19 mm, c. 240 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles left, wearing lion's skin; at shoulder, club. Rev. ΑΥCΚΛΑ. Nike standing right, attaching taenia with pendant wreath to palm frond. HN Italy 654; SNG ANS 648-50. AE. 5.83 g. 19 mm. R. Rare issue; dark green patina with earthen deposits. VF. The reverse derives from the Roman didrachm RRC 22/1 issued c. 250 BC.
43 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Biunx, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Scallop shell. Rev. Knucklebone; in field, two pellets. HN Italy 673; Vecchi ICC 341. AE. 70.3 g. 35 mm. RR. Very rare, with dark grey patina and minor earthy deposits. VF.
44 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Nummus (or As), c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Head of young Herakles right, wearing lion's skin. Rev. Horse prancing right; above, star; below, L. Vecchi ICC 344; HN Italy 676. AE. 53.77 g. 43 mm. R. Rare. Nice example with grey-brown patina. Irregular flan. VF.
45 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Quincunx, c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Four wheel spokes. Rev. Four wheel spokes; above, five pellets; below, L. Vecchi ICC 345; HN Italy 677a; Haeb. pl. 71, 14-17. AE. 27.11 g. 31 mm. VF.
46 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Quatrunx, c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Thunderbolt. Rev. Club; above, four pellets; below, L. HN Italy 677b; Vecchi ICC 346. AE. 24.65 g. 30 mm. Good example with high reliefs. Grey patina with minor earthy deposits. VF/Good VF.
47 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Biunx, c. 220 BC. Obv. Scallop shell. Rev. Astragalos; above, two pellets; below, L. Vecchi ICC 348; HN Italy 677d; Haeberlin p. 189-190, 1-59 pl. 71, 24-25. AE. 15.16 g. 26 mm. Nice example with dark green patina. VF.
48 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Salapia. AE 19 mm, 275-250 BC. Obv. ΔΑΙΟΥ. Horse advancing right. Rev. ΣΑΛAΠINΩN. Dolphin swimming left. HN Italy 685; HGC 1 637. AE. 4.58 g. 19 mm. R. VF.
49 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Salapia. AE 20 mm, 275-250 BC. Obv. Blundered legend. Horse advancing right. Rev. Blundered legend. Dolphin swimming left. Cf. HN Italy 685-686 (dolphin right); Cf. HGC 1 637-638. AE. 7.72 g. 20 mm. R. About VF.
50 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Rubi. AR Diobol, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena right. Rev. Grain ear; to left, PY; to right, [cornucopia]. HN Italy 807; SNG ANS 716. AR. 0.73 g. 11.6 mm. RR. Very rare. Rough surface on obverse. VF.
51 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, 390-385 BC. Obv. Horseman galloping right; below, Λ. Rev. Phalantos riding on dolphin left, holding aphlaston and resting left hand on back of dolphin; ; below, [Λ and TAPAΣ]. HN Italy 870; Vlasto 365-7. AR. 6.81 g. 20.5 mm. Nicely toned. Light marks. About VF.
52 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Diobol, 380-325 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left, wearing helmet decorated with Scylla; behind neck, X. Rev. Herakles standing right and fighting lion; behind, club; between legs, X. HN Italy 914; HGC 1 833. AR. 1.11 g. 13 mm. Toned. About VF.
53 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Diobol, 380-325 BC. Contemporary imitation. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with Skylla. Rev. Herakles standing right and fighting lion; behind, club; between legs, K; above, blundered legend. Cf. HN Italy 914 (for prototype). AR. 0.97 g. 12.5 mm. R. Rare. Corrosions. Interesting imitation with blundered ethnic on reverse. Good F.
54 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, 302-280 BC. Obv. Horseman left, holding round shield; ΣI to right, ΦIΛOKΛHΣ below. Rev. Phalanthos riding on dolphin left, holding wreath in right hand and resting left on dolphin; ΛY below. HN Italy 965; HGC 1 815; Vlasto 687-90. AR. 7.63 g. 22 mm. Well centred. Roughness. About VF.
55 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Hemilitron, 325-280 BC. Obv. Scallop shell. Rev. Dolphin right; below, Ionic capital (?). HN Italy 980; HGC 1 865. AR. 0.32 g. 8.5 mm. Cleaning marks. Lightly toned. About VF. ex VIA e-live 19, lot 2.
56 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Drachm, c. 281-272 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla. Rev. TAPANTINON. Owl standing three-quarters to right on thunderbolt, wings open; to right, ΣΩΣ. HN Italy 1018; HGC 1 907; Vlasto 1077-82. AR. 3.01 g. 16.5 mm. Minor marks. Toned. Good F/About VF.
57 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AE 14 mm, c. 275-200 BC. Obv. Scallop shell. Rev. Taras astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos and cornucopiae; behind, TAPAN. HN Italy 1087. AE. 1.9 g. 14 mm. Dark green patina with earthen deposits. About VF.
58 - Greek Italy. Lucania, Poseidonia-Paestum. AR Stater, 445-420 BC. Obv. Poseidon striding right, chlamys hanging from shoulders, brandishing trident. Rev. ΠOMES (retrograde). Bull standing left. HN Italy 1116; HGC 1 1152. AR. 7.61 g. 19 mm. F.
59 - Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Posidonia. AR Diobol, c. 445-420 BC. Obv. Poseidon advancing right, wielding trident overhead; olive leaf and berry behind; [ΠΟΣ to right]. Rev. Bull standing left within incuse circle; above, ΠΟΣΕ; [in exergue, barley grain]. HN Italy 1119; SNG ANS 696-8. AR. 1 g. 11 mm. R. Rough surfaces. About VF.
60 - Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Velia. AR Didrachm, c. 400-340 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left, wearing Attic helmet decorated with griffin; behind neck, T. Rev. YEΛHTΩN. Lion right; above, owl flying right; below, T. HN Italy 1280; HGC 1 1309; SNG ANS 1287. AR. 7.43 g. 22.5 mm. Cabinet patina. About VF.