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Ex J.P. Righetti Collection
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Lot # 61 - SICILY. Messana. The Mamertinoi. Ae Quadruple Unit (275-264 BC). Obv: APEOΣ. Laureate head of Ares right; helmet to left.Rev: MAMERTINΩN. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread.CNS 3; SNG ANS 402; HGC 2, 865.From the J.P. Righetti Collection, 9350; ex Classical Numismatic Group E-224 (2009), lot 27 Condition: Very fine.Weight: 17.37 g. Diameter: 27 mm.
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Lot # 62 - SICILY. Messana. The Mamertinoi. Ae Pentonkion (211-208 BC). Obv: Laureate head of Ares left.Rev: MAMEPTINΩN. Warrior standing left, holding spear and leading horse left; Π (mark of value) to left.CNS 25; SNG ANS 423-6; HGC 2, 849. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 11.57 g. Diameter: 27 mm.
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Lot # 63 - SICILY. Selinos. Didrachm (Circa 540/30-510 BC). Obv: Selinon leaf.Rev: Incuse square divided into twelve sections.Arnold-Biucchi Group 1; HGC 2, 1211. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 7.66 g. Diameter: 23 mm.
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Lot # 64 - SICILY. Selinos. Litra or Obol (Circa 515-480/70 BC). Obv: Celery leaf.Rev: Celery leaf within incuse circle.Arnold-Biucchi 13; SNG ANS 687; HGC 2, 1217 (Trihemiobol). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 0.67 g. Diameter: 11 mm.
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Lot # 65 - SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny (485-466 BC). Tetradrachm. Obv: Charioteer driving quadriga right; above, crowning Nike flying right.Rev: ΣVRAKOΣION. Diademed head of Arethusa right; four dolphins around.Boehringer 107 (V49/R73); HGC 2, 1306. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 17.01 g. Diameter: 25 mm.
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Lot # 66 - SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny (485-466 BC). Tetradrachm. Obv: Charioteer driving quadriga right; above, crowning Nike flying right.Rev: ΣVRAKOΣION. Diademed head of Arethusa right; four dolphins around.Boehringer 317 (V154/R222); HGC 2, 1307. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 17.21 g. Diameter: 27 mm.
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Lot # 67 - SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). Tetradrachm. Obv: Charioteer driving quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses.Rev: ΣVRAKOΣION. Diademed head of Arethousa right, wearing sakkos decorated with meander pattern; four dolphins around.Boehringer 641 (V326/R441); SNG ANS 206 (same dies); HGC 2, 1319. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 17.40 g. Diameter: 24 mm.
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Lot # 68 - SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). Tetradrachm. Obv: Charioteer driving quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses.Rev: ΣVRAKOΣION. Diademed head of Arethousa right, hair in sakkos; four dolphins around.Boehringer Series 647 (V328/R444); SNG ANS 211; HGC 2, 1319. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 17.10 g. Diameter: 24 mm.
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Lot # 69 - SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I (405-367 BC). Ae Drachm. Obv: ΣYPA. Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet with bowl decorated with wreath.Rev: Sea-star between two dolphins.CNS 62; SNG ANS 454ff.; HGC 2, 1436. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 31.07 g. Diameter: 29 mm.
Ex Sternberg 1986
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Lot # 70 - SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC). EL 25 Litrai or Hemistater. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo left; kantharos to right.Rev: ΣYPAKOΣIΩN. Tripod with legs terminating in lion’s feet.Jenkins, Electrum, Group B; BAR Issue 10; HGC 2, 1294.Ex Frank Sternberg XVII (1986), lot 71 Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.57 g. Diameter: 16 mm.
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Lot # 71 - SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC). Ae. Obv: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Diademed and unbearded head of Herakles right.Rev: Nemean lion right; above, club right; Σ in exergue.CNS 151; HGC 2, 1465 (Fourth Democracy). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 8.86 g. Diameter: 22 mm.
Ex J.P. Righetti Collection
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Lot # 72 - SICILY. Syracuse. Pyrrhos (Circa 278-276 BC). Ae Litra. Obv: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin.Rev: Athena advancing right, holding spear and shield; uncertain symbol to right.CNS 175; HGC 2, 1450.From the J.P. Righetti Collection, 10432; ex Classical Numismatic Group E-214 (2009), lot 57 Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 10.51 g. Diameter: 23 mm.
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Lot # 73 - SICILY. Syracuse. Pyrrhos (Circa 278-276 BC). Ae. Obv: Wreathed head of Kore right; kerykeion to left.Rev: BAΣIΛEOΣ / ΠYPPOY. Demeter seated left, holding grain ears and sceptre.CNS 186 Ds 19; SNG ANS 837; HGC 3.1, 268.Scarce Condition: Very fine.Weight: 7.65 g. Diameter: 22 mm. Scarce
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Lot # 74 - SICILY. Syracuse. Hieron II (275-215 BC). Ae. Obv: Diademed head left.Rev: IEPΩNOΣ. Horseman galloping right, holding lance; N(I?) below.Cf. CNS 195 Ds 18 Rl 22; HGC 2, 1548. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 17.13 g. Diameter: 28 mm.
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Lot # 75 - CIMMERIAN BOSPOROS. Pantikapaion. Ae (Circa 340-325 BC). Obv: Wreathed head of satyr left.Rev: ΠANTI. Bow and arrow.McDonald 59; SNG BM Black Sea 868; HGC 7, 106. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 16.48 g. Diameter: 28 mm.
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Lot # 76 - MOESIA. Istros. Drachm (4th century BC). Obv: Facing male heads, the left inverted.Rev: ΙΣΤΡΙΗ. Sea eagle left, grasping dolphin with talons; Θ above tail feathers, K below dolphin.SNG BM Black Sea 233 var. (no letter below dolphin); SNG Stancomb 142 var. (same); HGC 3.2, 1801; Numismatik Naumann 130, lot 82. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 5.60 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
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Lot # 77 - MOESIA. Istros. Drachm (4th century BC). Obv: Facing male heads, the right inverted.Rev: ΙΣΤΡΙH. Sea eagle left, grasping dolphin with talons; monogram below dolphin.SNG BM Black Sea 253; HGC 3.2, 1802. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.26 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Lot # 78 - THRACE. Abdera. Tetradrachm (Circa 336-311 BC). Diophantos, magistrate. Obv: ABΔH / PITEΩN. Griffin lying right, raising forepaw.Rev: EΠI ΔIO / ΦANTOY. Laureate head of Apollo right.May 539; HGC 3.2, 1212 (unlisted magistrate). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 10.09 g. Diameter: 23 mm.
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Lot # 79 - THRACE. Abdera. Drachm (Circa 336-311 BC). Homeros, magistrate. Obv: ABΔHPITEΩN. Griffin springing left.Rev: EΠI OMHPOY. Laureate head of Apollo right within linear square.May Period 546; SNG Copenhagen 360; HGC 3.2, 1227. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 2.58 g. Diameter: 16 mm.
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Lot # 80 - THRACE. Ainos. Diobol (Circa 429-427/6 BC). Obv: Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos.Rev: AIN. Goat standing right; club to right.May 125-175; HGC 3.2, 1274. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 1.24 g. Diameter: 11 mm.
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Lot # 81 - THRACE. Ainos. Tetradrachm (Circa 412-410 BC). Obv: Head of Hermes facing slightly left, wearing petasos.Rev: AINION. Goat standing right; to right, serpent coiled right; all within incuse square.May 398-9; SNG Copenhagen 410; HGC 3.2, 1278. Condition: Fine.Weight: 14.24 g. Diameter: 24 mm.
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Lot # 82 - THRACE. Ainos. Ae (2nd-1st centuries BC). Obv: Diademed head of Poseidon right; monogram below.Rev: AINIΩN. Hermes standing left, holding kerykeion and purse over lighted altar to left.SNG Copenhagen 423 var. (monogram); AMNG II, 398; HGC 3.2, -. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 10.45 g. Diameter: 25 mm.
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Lot # 83 - THRACE. Apollonia Pontika. Drachm (Circa 480/78-450 BC). Obv: Upright anchor; crayfish to right.Rev: Facing gorgoneion.SNG Bulgaria 106-112. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.34 g. Diameter: 16 mm.
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Lot # 84 - THRACE. Apollonia Pontika. Tetrobol (425-375 BC). Obv: Facing gorgoneion.Rev: Anchor; A to left, crayfish to right.SNG Bulgaria 300ff.; SNG BM Black Sea 160-1. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.80 g. Diameter: 14 mm.
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Lot # 85 - THRACE. Apollonia Pontika. Drachm (Late 5th-4th centuries BC). Obv: Upright anchor; crayfish to left, A to right.Rev: Facing gorgoneion.SNG Bulgaria 120ff.; SNG BM Black Sea 153; HGC 3.2, 1323. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.26 g. Diameter: 17 mm.
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Lot # 86 - THRACE. Apollonia Pontika. Drachm (Late 5th-4th centuries BC). Obv: Upright anchor; crayfish to left, A to right.Rev: Facing gorgoneion.SNG Bulgaria 120ff.; SNG BM Black Sea 153; HGC 3.2, 1323. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.39 g. Diameter: 15 mm.
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Lot # 87 - THRACE. Apollonia Pontika. Drachm (Late 5th-4th centuries BC). Obv: Upright anchor; crayfish to left, A to right.Rev: Facing gorgoneion.SNG Bulgaria 120ff.; SNG BM Black Sea 153; HGC 3.2, 1323. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 3.33 g. Diameter: 15 mm.
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Lot # 88 - THRACE. Apollonia Pontika. Drachm (Late 5th-4th centuries BC). Obv: Upright anchor; A to left, crayfish to right.Rev: Facing gorgoneion.SNG Bulgaria 229ff.; SNG BM Black Sea 157; HGC 3.2, 1323. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 3.32 g. Diameter: 13 mm.
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Lot # 89 - THRACE. Chersonesos. Hemidrachm (Circa 386-338 BC). Obv: Forepart of lion right, head left.Rev: Quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters; pellet and K in one quarter, pentagram and pellet in opposite quarter.CN Online 54866; HGC 3.2, 1437. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 2.41 g. Diameter: 13 mm.
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Lot # 90 - THRACE. Chersonesos. Hemidrachm (Circa 386-338 BC). Obv: Forepart of lion right, head left.Rev: Quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters; pellet and monogram VE in one quarter, pentagram and pellet in opposite quarter.McClean 4071; HGC 3.2, 1437. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.42 g. Diameter: 13 mm.
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Lot # 91 - THRACE. Chersonesos. Hemidrachm (Circa 386-338 BC). Obv: Forepart of lion right, head left.Rev: Quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters; pellet and X in one quarter, kerykeion in opposite quarter.McClean 4120; CN online 6352; HGC 3.2, 1437. Condition: Extremely fine; some luster in field.Weight: 2.40 g. Diameter: 15 mm.
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Lot # 92 - THRACE. Chersonesos. Hemidrachm (Circa 386-338 BC). Obv: Forepart of lion right, head left.Rev: Quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters; monogram with pellet and kerykeion in sunken quarters.Weber 2421; CN online 53783; HGC 3.2, 1437. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.36 g. Diameter: 14 mm.
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Lot # 93 - THRACE. Chersonesos. Hemidrachm (Circa 386-338 BC). Obv: Forepart of lion right, head left.Rev: Quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters; pellet and AΓ monogram in one sunken quarter, star in the other.McClean -; HGC 3, 1437; CNG E-402, lot 23; CNG E-513, lot 51; Numismatik Naumann 118, lot 171. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 2.39 g. Diameter: 13 mm.
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Lot # 94 - THRACE. Chersonesos. Hemidrachm (Circa 386-338 BC). Obv: Forepart of lion right, head left.Rev: Quadripartite incuse square, with alternating raised and sunken quarters; pellet in each sunken quarter.McClean 4055-6; SNG Copenhagen 824-5; HGC 3.2, 1437. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 2.28 g. Diameter: 13 mm.
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Lot # 95 - THRACE. Lysimacheia. PB Mina Weight (Circa 3rd-1st century BC). Obv: Λ-Υ/Σ-Ι. Lion leaping right; M below.Rev: Blank.Cf. Tekin 2018, p. 99, 18. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 469.15 g. Diameter: 71 mm.
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Lot # 96 - THRACE. Maroneia. Tetradrachm (Circa 189/8-49/5 BC). Obv: Wreathed head of Dionysos right.Rev: ΔIONYΣOY ΣΩTHPOΣ / MAPΩNITΩN. Dionysos standing left, holding bunch of grapes and narthex stalks. Controls: monogram to left and right.Schönert-Geiss 1201ff.; HGC 3.2, 1556.Certified by NGC 2420168-015 Condition: Ch AU.Weight: g. Diameter: mm.
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Lot # 97 - THRACE. Mesambria. Diobol (Circa 420-320 BC). Obv: Facing helmet.Rev: M - E - T - A. Four-spoked wheel.SNG BM Black Sea 268-9 & 271; HGC 3.2, 1560. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.24 g. Diameter: 11 mm.
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Lot # 98 - THRACE. Mesambria. Diobol (Circa 420-320 BC). Obv: Facing helmet.Rev: M - E - T - A. Four-spoked wheel.SNG BM Black Sea 268-9 & 271; HGC 3.2, 1560. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.46 g. Diameter: 11 mm.
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Lot # 99 - THRACE. Mesambria. Obol (Circa 5th century BC). Obv: Facing helmet.Rev: Four-spoked wheel, with tetraskeles or swastika in each angle.HGC 3.2, -; Nomos 13, lot 156; Numismatik Naumann 81, lot 39.Very rare Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 0.65 g. Diameter: 9 mm. Very rare
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Lot # 100 - THRACE. Thasos. Tetradrachm (Circa 148-90/80 BC). Obv: Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath.Rev: HPAKΛEOYΣ / ΣΩTHPOΣ / ΘAΣIΩN. Herakles standing left, holding club and lion skin. Control: Monogram to inner left.SNG Copenhagen 1046-8; HGC 6, 359. Condition: Good very fine; attractive toning.Weight: 16.86 g. Diameter: 34 mm.
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Lot # 101 - THRACE. Thasos. Tetradrachm (Circa 148-90/80 BC). Obv: Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath.Rev: HPAKΛEOYΣ / ΣΩTHPOΣ / ΘAΣIΩN. Herakles standing left, holding club and lion skin. Control: M to inner left.SNG Copenhagen 1039; HGC 6, 359. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 16.77 g. Diameter: 34 mm.
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Lot # 102 - THRACE. Thasos. Tetradrachm (Circa 148-90/80 BC). Obv: Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath.Rev: HPAKΛEOYΣ / ΣΩTHPOΣ / ΘAΣIΩN. Herakles standing left, holding club and lion skin. Control: M to inner left.SNG Copenhagen 1039; HGC 6, 359. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 16.81 g. Diameter: 32 mm.
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Lot # 103 - THRACE. Thasos. Tetradrachm (Circa 148-90/80 BC). Obv: Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath.Rev: HPAKΛEOYΣ / ΣΩTHPOΣ / ΘAΣIΩN. Herakles standing left, holding club and lion skin. Control: Monogram to inner left.SNG Copenhagen 1046-8; HGC 6, 359. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 16.70 g. Diameter: 32 mm.
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Lot # 104 - THRACE. Thasos. Tetradrachm (Circa 148-90/80 BC). Obv: Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath.Rev: HPAKΛEOYΣ / ΣΩTHPOΣ / ΘAΣIΩN. Herakles standing left, holding club and lion skin. Control: Monogram to inner left.SNG Copenhagen 1040-5; HGC 6, 359. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 16.49 g. Diameter: 33 mm.
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Lot # 105 - THRACE. Thasos. Tetradrachm (Circa 148-90/80 BC). Obv: Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath.Rev: HPAKΛEOYΣ / ΣΩTHPOΣ / ΘAΣIΩN. Herakles standing left, holding club and lion skin. Control: Monogram to inner left.SNG Copenhagen 1046-8; HGC 6, 359. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 16.10 g. Diameter: 33 mm.
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Lot # 106 - KINGS OF THRACE (Macedonian). Lysimachos (305-281 BC). Tetradrachm. Amphipolis. Obv: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon.Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ. Athena seated left on throne, holding Nike and spear over shoulder. Controls: Kerykeion with handle to inner left, monogram to outer right.Thompson 193; HGC 3.2, 1750l. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 17.18 g. Diameter: 31 mm.
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Lot # 107 - KINGS OF THRACE (Macedonian). Lysimachos (305-281 BC). Tetradrachm. Byzantion. Obv: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon.Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ. Athena seated left on throne, holding Nike and spear over shoulder. Controls: Monogram to inner left, BY on throne; in exergue, ornate trident left.Marinescu 154; Müller -; HGC 3.2, 1402. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 16.33 g. Diameter: 37 mm.
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Lot # 108 - KINGS OF THRACE (Macedonian). Lysimachos (305-281 BC). Tetradrachm. Sardes. Obv: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon.Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ. Athena seated left on throne, holding Nike and spear over shoulder. Controls: ΠPE monogram in outer left field, ΔK monogram in exergue.Thompson 86; HGC 3.2, 1750d. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 17.11 g. Diameter: 28 mm.
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Lot # 109 - KINGS OF THRACE (Macedonian). Lysimachos (305-281 BC). Drachm. Kolophon. Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.Rev: ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ. Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and sceptre Controls: In left field, forepart of lion left over crescent left; pentagram below throne.Thompson 123; Price L28; HGC 3, 1752e. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.28 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Lot # 110 - THRACO-MACEDONIAN REGION. Siris. 1/8 Stater - Trihemiobol (Circa 525-480 BC). Obv: Satyr with tail crouching right; pellet to left and right.Rev: Quadripartite incuse square divided diagonally.HPM 19; SNG ANS (under “Lete”) 973. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 0.80 g. Diameter: 12 mm.
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Lot # 111 - KINGS OF PAEONIA. Lykkeios (Circa 358/6-335 BC). Tetradrachm. Astibos or Damastion. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right.Rev: ΛΥΚΚEΙΟΥ. Herakles strangling the Nemean Lion; bow and quiver to right.Paeonian Hoard 66; Peykov E1030; HGC 3.1, 140. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 12.71 g. Diameter: 23 mm.
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Lot # 112 - KINGS OF PAEONIA. Patraos (Circa 335-315 BC). Tetradrachm. Astibos or Damastion mint. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right.Rev: ΠΑΤΡΑΟΥ. Warrior on horse rearing right, thrusting spear at enemy below who defends with shield.Paeonian Hoard 73ff.; HGC 3.1, 148. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 12.83 g. Diameter: 25 mm.
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Lot # 113 - KINGS OF PAEONIA. Patraos (Circa 335-315 BC). Tetrobol. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right.Rev: ΠΑΤΡΑΟΥ. Eagle standing right; symbol to left.HGC 3.1, 150.Rare Condition: Good fine.Weight: 2.05 g. Diameter: 13 mm. Rare
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Lot # 114 - MACEDON. Chalkidian League. Tetradrachm (Circa 359 BC). Olynthos. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right.Rev: XAΛKIΔEΩN. Kithara; tripod between uprights.Robinson & Clement Group M; SNG ANS 486 var. (head left); HGC 3.1, 498.Rare Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 14.34 g. Diameter: 24 mm. Rare
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Lot # 115 - MACEDON. Neapolis. Hemidrachm (Circa 375-350 BC). Obv: Facing gorgoneion.Rev: ΝΕΟΠ. Head of nymph right within incuse square.SNG ANS 430, 436; HGC 3.1, 588. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 1.86 g. Diameter: 14 mm.
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Lot # 116 - KINGS OF MACEDON. Philip II (359-336 BC). GOLD Stater. Pella. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right.Rev: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ. Charioteer driving biga right. Control: Thunderbolt below.Le Rider 60-132; SNG ANS 130-7; HGC 3.1, 847.In the Classical period throughout Greece silver coinage predominated, while gold was minted by a few cities. In Asia Minor electrum coins were still struck in three mints (Kyzikos, Mytilene and Phokaia) until the Athenian hegemony that followed the victory over the Persians. In 405 BC the issue of Lampsakos gold staters based on the Persian weight system began. Athens produced the first and only precious metal issues toward the end of the Peloponnesian War, in 407-6 BC, at a time of severe crisis when silver mining in Laurion began to fail and it was forced to melt down the Parthenon's gold statues. Aside from these cases, the first important and massive gold coinage in the Greek context was that of Philip II of Macedon. He minted abundant series of coins in several mints. Having conquered the city of Krenides, where the Thasians had already exploited gold mines, Philip renamed the city Philippi and started the production of philippéioi, gold staters weighing two Attic drachms. Apollo's youthful head appears on the obverse, a galloping chariot on the reverse, types glorifying the Macedonian ruler who had triumphed at the Olympian Games in 356 BC. The series also includes fractions. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 8.63 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
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Lot # 117 - KINGS OF MACEDON. Philip II (359-336 BC). GOLD Stater. Abydos. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right.Rev: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ. Charioteer driving biga right. Controls: Below horses, dolphin right.Le Rider -; SNG ANS -; Numismatik Naumann 72, lot 23 (same dies).In the Classical period throughout Greece silver coinage predominated, while gold was minted by a few cities. In Asia Minor electrum coins were still struck in three mints (Kyzikos, Mytilene and Phokaia) until the Athenian hegemony that followed the victory over the Persians. In 405 BC the issue of Lampsakos gold staters based on the Persian weight system began. Athens produced the first and only precious metal issues toward the end of the Peloponnesian War, in 407-6 BC, at a time of severe crisis when silver mining in Laurion began to fail and it was forced to melt down the Parthenon's gold statues. Aside from these cases, the first important and massive gold coinage in the Greek context was that of Philip II of Macedon. He minted abundant series of coins in several mints. Having conquered the city of Krenides, where the Thasians had already exploited gold mines, Philip renamed the city Philippi and started the production of philippéioi, gold staters weighing two Attic drachms. Apollo's youthful head appears on the obverse, a galloping chariot on the reverse, types glorifying the Macedonian ruler who had triumphed at the Olympian Games in 356 BC. The series also includes fractions. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 8.65 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Lot # 118 - KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BC). Fourrèe Tetradrachm. 'Amphipolis'. Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ. Zeus seated left on throne, holding sceptre and eagle. Control: in left field, Phrygian helmet right.Cf. Price 112 (for prototype). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 15.20 g. Diameter: 25 mm.
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Lot # 119 - KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BC). Tetradrachm. Amphipolis. Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.Rev: AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ. Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and sceptre. Controls: Dolphin in left field; below throne, pellet-in-Π.Price 133. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 17.25 g. Diameter: 26 mm.
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Lot # 120 - KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BC). GOLD Stater. Amphipolis. Possibly lifetime issue. Obv: Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent.Rev: AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ. Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis. Control: thunderbolt in left field.Price 164.Already with Philip II the occupation of the Mount Pangaion region with its rich gold mines had made possible the abundant emission of gold coins, something that until then had been throughout Greece rather rare and linked to extraordinary circumstances or moments of crisis. Alexander, who imposed a single coinage throughout his vast empire, was able to issue States and their fractions in gold, using the Attic weight as the unit of measure. On the Staters the head of the goddess Athena with Corinthian helmet was depicted on the obverse, while a winged Nike was reproduced on the reverse. On silver tetradrachms, on the other hand, the head of Herakles with lion skin was depicted on the obverse and Zeus seated on a throne on the reverse (Phidian model). Toward the end of his reign there is an assimilation of the ruler with Herakles. The practice, derived from the Eastern world of reproducing the portrait of the ruler on the coin, represents a change with Alexander's coinage. But as if the human figure did not dare to suddenly replace that of the gods, the image is clothed with religious content, through its deification or identification with the deity. Even after his death for a long time Tetradrachms with the effigy of Alexander continued to be issued by his successors. The Macedonian king had the possibility to exploit for his coinage a large amount of precious metal from the vast empire he had conquered. The extremely rich mines scattered throughout this territory also made his successors self-sufficient.. The coin from that time became a symbol of the ruler's power and absolute authority; no longer protected by the image of deities, it became an instrument of propaganda and power. Condition: Near mint state.Weight: 8.60 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

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