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Lot # 61 - Sicily. Messana (as Zankle). Circa 520-493 BC. Litra (Silver, 11.23 mm, 0.84 g). DANK, Dolphin swimming left within the crescent-shaped harbour of Zankle; border of dots within double linear circular. Rev. Nine-part incuse divided into equal squares, some raised, some lowered and some diagonally divided; at the centre, scallop shell. SNG ANS 306 (same dies). SNG München 626 (same dies). BMC Sicily 99, 7 (same dies). Buceti 4b (same dies). Cf. Gielow 72-78. Cf. SNG Lloyd 1078. Cf. SNG Ashmolean 1819. Cf. HGC 2, 768. Old cabinet tone with some deposits. Struck perfectly centred. Near Extremely Fine. Rare.   Ex Sternberg XXXI, 28 October 1996, lot 581.
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Lot # 62 - Sicily. Messana (as Zankle). Samian occupation, circa 493-488 BC. Diobol or litra (Silver, 9.76 mm, 1.10 g). Facing lion's scalp on a circular relief. Rev. Prow of a Samaina (Samian galley) left; in field left, Corinthian helmet; all within shallow incuse circle. A. Campana & A. Morello, “Samos, Zankle e la Samaina, La nave di Policrate tra Samo e Messina”, Cassino 2012, p.47, 57 = A.P. Barron, “The Silver Coins of Samos”, London 1966, p. 179, pl. VII, 5 (same dies). SNG ANS 309 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1082 (same dies). SNG Ashmolean 1822 (same dies). Buceti 9b (same dies). HGC 2, 773 (same dies). Attractively toned with some light iridescence. Very Fine. Very Rare.   Ex Nomisma 10, 6 December 1997, lot 35.   A coin minted during the Samian occupation of the city, depicting on the reverse the bow of the Samaina, a ship type typical of Samos.
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Lot # 63 - Sicily. Messana. Circa 478-476 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26.87 mm, 17.20 g). Charioteer holding kentrum and reins, driving biga of mules right on dotted exergue line; in exergue, laurel leaf with berry; border of dots. Rev. MESSE – N – IO – N (retrograde), Hare springing right; border of dots. Caltabiano Serie II B, 61 (D33/R32, same dies). Randazzo 101 (same). Cf. SNG ANS 315. Cf. Rizzo pl. XXV, 8. Cf. Buceti 24b = HGC 2, 779. Toned. Good Very Fine. Rare variant.   Ex Asta Internazionale del Titano/Aes Rude 57, 11 June 1994, lot 52.
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Lot # 64 - Sicily. Morgantina. Circa 465-459 BC. Litra (Silver, 12.35 mm, 0.68 g). Bearded male head right, wearing taenia; border of dots. Rev. ΜΟRCΑ - ΝΤΙΝΑ (retrograde), Grain ear; within a shallow incuse circle. Erim & Jaunzems pl. 1, 2 = Jameson 660 (same dies). SNG ANS 463 (same dies). Campana CNAI I, 67, 1a (same dies). BMC Sicily 114, 1 (same dies). Rizzo pl. LX, 1 (same dies). Buceti 1c (same dies). HGC 2, 898 (same dies). Attractively toned with iridescence. Thin die break on reverse, otherwise, Extremely Fine. Rare.   Ex Aretusa 4, 22 March 1996, lot 152.
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Lot # 65 - Sicily. Motya. Circa 412-400 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 21.32 mm, 8.44 g). Hound standing right on exergue line; above, barley grain; border of dots. Rev. MOTYAION, Head of nymph right, wavy hair drawn up over head into a korymbos; behind, crayfish swimming upwards; all within a shallow incuse circle. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 3, 20e (O10/R12, this coin). Viola CNP 462 (this coin illustrated). SNG Lloyd 1134 (same dies). De Luynes 1042 (same dies). Jameson 664 = Rizzo pl. LXV, 5 = Campana CNAI II, 373, 6A/c (same dies). Hurter (Segesta) pl. 22, C = Buceti 6/1a = HGC 2, 927 (same dies). Beautiful old cabinet tone. Good Very Fine. Very Rare.   Ex Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger 407, 7 November 2012, lot 233; Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger 353, 29 October 1997, lot 89; Classical Numismatic Group & Numismatic Ars Classica 40, 4 December 1996, lot 805; Hess-Leu 19, 12 April 1962, lot 76. This coin has the same (or very similar) dies to those found by Silvia Hurter, Segesta pl. 16, Obverse 54 and by Jenkins in SNR 50 (1971), Panormos pl. 6, Reverse 2.   The didrachms minted during this period may have been produced to pay the mercenaries that regularly formed the armies of the ancient Sicilian cities. This was a period of constant conflict between Segesta and Selinus, before the cycle of alliances that ultimately destroyed the latter and firmly established Punic power in Western Sicily. Therefore, a sudden surge is observed of numismatic activity in North-West Sicily. Three cities, Segesta, Motya and Panormos minted considerable quantities of the same types of didrachms: a hunting dog on the obverse and a nymph's head on the reverse. The coins of the three cities reveal the hand of the same engravers and although used the same types of coins, they all followed their own specific regime. The presence of hybrid coins combining dies from these cities suggests a central mint, probably in Segesta. While Jenkins and Hurter propose Panormos, Rutter argues convincingly for Segesta, which, considering the historical circumstances, seems the most plausible location.
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Lot # 66 - Sicily. Motya. Circa 412-400 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 23.60 mm, 8.30 g). Hound standing right on exergue line; border of dots. Rev. mṭv' (in Punic, traces), Head of nymph right, the hair at the back of the head; behind the neck, ivy leaf. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 3, 27 (O13/R16) = Campana CNAI II, 375, 8B/a = Buceti 8/3a (same dies). SNG Ashmolean 1858 = SNG Lockett 3503 (same dies). Viola CNP 464 a (same dies). Cf. HGC 2, 928. Light iridescent toning with a small die wear on obverse. Traces of double-striking on reverse and surfaces with several cleaning scratches, otherwise, Very Fine. Very Rare.   Ex Cayon 422A, 20 November 2024, lot 5562; Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger 308, 19 October 1983, lot 83. This coin has the same (or very similar) dies to those found by Jenkins in SNR 50 (1971), Panormos pl. 6, Obverse 3 and by Silvia Hurter, Segesta pl. 16, Reverse 104.
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Lot # 67 - Sicily. Motya. Circa 412-400 BC. Punic Didrachm featuring Segestan types (Silver, 21.26 mm, 8.22 g). Hound standing right biting a stag's head; above, small head of nymph right. Rev. Head of nymph right, the hair at the back of the head; behind the neck, ivy leaf. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 4, 33 (O17/R22) = Campana CNAI II, 376, 10b (same dies). SNG Ashmolean 1860 (same dies). Viola CNP 487 (same dies). Buceti 10d (same dies). Cf. HGC 2, 928. Light iridescent toning with small deposits on reverse. Near Very Fine. Very Rare.   This coin has the same (or very similar) dies to those found by Silvia Hurter, Segesta pl. 16, 185 (V57/R104).
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Lot # 68 - Sicily. Motya. Circa 412-400 BC. Litra (Silver, 12.94 mm, 0.75 g). Gorgoneion head facing with protruding tongue; border of dots. Rev. mṭv' (in Punic) Palm tree. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 23, 4b (same dies). SNG ANS 506 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 483 (same dies). Viola CNP 650a (this coin illustrated). BMC Sicily 244, 11 = Campana CNAI II, 380, 15b (same dies). De Luynes 1051 (same dies). Weber 1460 (same dies). Buceti 16/4 (same dies). Cf. HGC 2, 936. Beautiful old cabinet tone with light iridescence. Two light scratches on reverse, otherwise, Very Fine. Rare variant.   Ex Astarte XIV, 24 April 2004, lot 127.
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Lot # 69 - Sicily. Motya. Circa 400-397 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29.26 mm, 16.71 g). mṭv' (in Punic), Eagle standing right with closed wings; border of dots. Rev. Crab. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 5, 38 (O2/R2, same dies). Campana CNAI II, 378-9, 13A/a (same dies). Viola CNP 500 (same dies). Buceti 14/2a (this coin illustrated, catalogued as 2a but actually belongs to the 1a series). HGC 2, 921 (this coin illustrated). An exceptional coin struck on a very broad flan, in high relief and well centred. Attractive old cabinet toning with light iridescent. Minor edge knock and five small ancient test cuts. Probably the best appeared on sale in recent decades. Near Extremely Fine. Very Rare.    Ex Leu Numismatics 83, 6 May 2002, lot 73; Münzen und Medaillen 79, 28 February 1994, lot 135.
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Lot # 70 - Sicily. Motya. Circa 400-397 BC. Litra (Silver, 11.02 mm, 0.58 g). Head of nymph facing slightly right, wearing a hair band and a necklace; border of dots. Rev. mṭv' (in Punic) Crab; above, fish between claws; within linear circular border. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 23, 6 var. (no fish on reverse). BMC Sicily 244, 9 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1143 (same dies). SNG Ashmolean 1863 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 482 (same dies). Weber 1455 (same dies). Cf. Viola CNP 507a. Cf. Campana CNAI II, 385, 24b. Cf. HGC 2, 937. Old cabinet toning. Very Fine. Rare variant.   Ex Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger 407, 7 November 2012, lot 242; Numismatica Ars Classica K, 30 March 2000, lot 1158.
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Lot # 71 - Sicily. Motya. Circa 400-397 BC. Trias (Silver, 7.56 mm, 0.20 g). Head of nymph facing slightly left; border of dots. Rev. Four pellets (mark of value) in laurel wreath; all within a shallow incuse circle. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 23, 7 var. (barley grain on reverse). Campana CNAI II, pag. 385, 25b (same dies). Viola CNP 778 (same dies). G. Manganaro, “Dall’obolo alla litra e il problema del Damareteion”, in Travaux de Numismatique Grecque, offerts a Georges Le Rider, London 1999, pl. 24, 38 (same, uncertain Punic mint). HGC 2, 456 (same, but catalogued as Himera). Buceti 26 (same obverse die). Old cabinet tone with light iridescence. Very Fine. Extremely Rare, known in very few specimens.   Ex Astarte IX, 15 May 2002, lot 106.
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Lot # 72 - Sicily. Motya. Circa 400-397 BC. Uncertain denomination, Hexas? (Bronze, 12.50 mm, 2.68 g). Head of nymph facing slightly right; within linear circular border. Rev. Head of young male right. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 23, 12 (same dies). Calciati CNS I, 277, 5 (same dies). Campana CNAI II, 386, 26A/a (same dies). Viola CNP 905 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1146 (same dies). SNG München 1602 (same dies). SNG Morcom 644 (same dies). Lindgren 498 (this coin illustrated). Buceti 28c (same dies). HGC 2, 943 (same dies). Dark green patina. Very Fine. Rare.   Ex Münzen und Medaillen (D) 21, 24 May 2007, lot 126. From the Collection Lindgren.
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Lot # 73 - Sicily. Motya. Circa 400-397 BC. Onkia or Hexas? (Bronze, 13.25 mm, 2.69 g). Bearded male head right; within linear circular border. Rev. Crab. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 23, 14 (same dies). Calciati CNS I, 278, 10 = Campana CNAI II, 388, 30B (same dies). Viola CNP 522 (same, but catalogued as Eryx). SNG ANS 511 (same dies). Buceti 34b (same dies). SNG Copenhagen -. Virzì -. Laffaille -. HGC 2, 947 var. (murex shell). Pleasant dark green/green patina. Beautiful coin with a clear depiction on both sides, which is uncommon for this type. Good Very Fine. Rare.   Ex Asta del Titano 14, 4 June 2003, lot 36.
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Lot # 74 - Sicily. Naxos. Circa 461-430 BC. Litra (Silver, 10.58 mm, 0.74 g). Bearded head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath; border of dots. Rev. ИA – XI (in inner fields) Grape bunch on vine within wreath. Cahn pl. IV, 71 (V53/R59, same dies). SNG ANS 520 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 488 (same dies). BMC Sicily 119, 13 (same dies). Jameson 675 (same dies). Rizzo pl. XXVIII, 9 var. (legend). Campana CNAI III (partial), 33, 9c var. (legend). Cf. HGC 2, 970. Toned. Well centred with some deposits. Very Fine. Rare.   Ex Asta Internazionale del Titano/Aes Rude 61, 10 June 1995, lot 50 bis.
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Lot # 75 - Sicily. Panormos (as Ziz). Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 412-400 BC. Litra (Silver, 10.18 mm, 0.68 g). Female head right, wearing ampyx and sphendone; behind neck, swastika (?); border of dots. Rev. 'SYS' (in Punic) Forepart of man-headed bull right; below, shell (not visible). Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 24, 8 (same dies). Viola CNP 426a = Buceti 41 (this coin illustrated). BMC Sicily 249, 22-23 (same dies). SNG ANS 545 (same obverse die). Cf. HGC 2, 1041. Beautiful old cabinet tone. Ancient thin scratch on the nymph's face on the obverse. Very Fine. Very Rare Variant.   Ex Numismatica Ars Classica auction K, 30 March 2000, lot 1164; Price list Münzen und Medaillen 431, March 1981.
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Lot # 76 - Sicily. Panormos (as Ziz). Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 405-380 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23.39 mm, 17.15 g). 'SYS' (in Punic) Charioteer driving quadriga galloping left, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning him. Rev. Female head of nymph right, with her hair bound with a broad band; around, four dolphins. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 8, 12 (O3/R11, this coin illustrated). SNG Lloyd 1581 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 498 (same). Buceti 26 (same). SNG ANS -. Cf. Viola CNP 347. Cf. HGC 2, 1004. Nicely toned and light iridescence. Struck on a somewhat irregular flan and with the usual die break on the reverse. Extremely Fine. Rare.   Ex Leu Numismatik AG Zürich n. 86, 5 May 2003, lot 276; Hess-Leu 31, 6 December 1966, lot 174. This head also shows Syracusan influence. Its model is the tetradrachms of Eumenes (see Franke-Hirmer 98, plate 32).
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Lot # 77 - Sicily. Panormos (as Ziz). Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 405-380 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27.36 mm, 17.31 g). 'SYS' (in Punic) Charioteer driving quadriga galloping left on dotted exergue line, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning him; in exergue, clam shell. Rev. Female head of nymph right, with her hair bound with a broad band, wearing a simple necklace with a single pendant; around, four dolphins; from under neck, the head of the fifth dolphin appears; all within shallow circular incuse. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 8, 20 (O4’/R18, this coin illustrated). Viola CNP 347c (same dies). Museum of Fine Art Boston 323 (same dies). Ward “Greek Coins and Their Parent Cities” London 1902, pl. IX, 364 (this coin illustrated). Buceti 29 (this coin illustrated). BMC Sicily 247, 6 (same obverse die). SNG Lloyd 1580 (same obverse die). HGC 2, 1004 (same obverse die). Beautiful reverse portrait of the nymph. Attractive old cabinet tone struck on a irregular flan. Extremely Fine. Very Rare. Ex Triton VII, 13 January 2004, lot 73; Sotheby’s (Zurich) Part II, 4-5 April 1973, lot 295.   Ex Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: “Greek Coins from the John Ward Collection”. This head also shows Syracusan influence. Its model is the tetradrachms of Eumenes (see Franke-Hirmer 98, plate 32).
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Lot # 78 - Sicily. Panormos (as Ziz). Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 405-380 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25.82 mm, 16.40 g). 'SYS' (in Punic, small characters) Charioteer driving quadriga galloping right on double exergue line, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying left, crowning him; in exergue, hippocamp; border of dots. Rev. Female head of nymph (or Tanit-Arethusa) left, hair with ampyx, wearing triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, three dolphins; all within shallow circular incuse. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 10, 32 (O8/R27, same dies). BMC Sicily 247, 8 (same dies). McClean 2488 (same dies). De Luynes 1083 (same dies). De Hirsch 826 (same dies). Gulbenkian 237 (same dies). Rizzo pl. LXIV, 27 (same dies). Cf. SNG ANS 538. Cf. SNG Lloyd 1583. Cf. SNG Lockett 845 = SNG Ashmolean 2137. Cf. Viola CNP 297. Cf. Jameson 689. Cf. Buceti 33. Cf. HGC 2, 1010. Pleasant tone. Extremely Fine. Rare Variant, (all the horses' front hooves do not touch the double exergue line).   Ex Nomisma 9, 17 May 1997, lot 143.   The designs on Siculo-Punic coinages of the late 5th and early 4th centuries BC characteristically are drawn from Sicilian prototypes, principally from tetradrachms and dekadrachms of Syracuse. This issue of Panormos is of special interest in that regard. Jenkins considers the female head on the reverse to be “a free adaption from the type of Kimon’s decadrachms” with a result that, on this particular die, “admittedly seems remote from Kimon.” Considering that later reverse dies in this series closely approximate the work of Kimon, this connection seems beyond dispute. Jenkins’ views on the prototype for the obverse die, however, should be reconsidered. He suggests the chariot scene is directly copied from the Kimonian type, and that the hippocamp in the exergue may be indirectly inspired by the last issue of Himera or by the ketos of earlier Syracusan coinage. The prototype for this obverse, however, is not so remote: it is the work of the artist “Euth...”, whose masterful obverse die at Syracuse (cf. Tudeer obverse die 15, used with issues 46-48) seems to be the only one he signed. Every significant element of the Syracusan prototype is preserved on this Punic copy, including the vigorous style and inventive composition. Only details are changed: the charioteer is no longer winged; in the exergue the elaborate skylla, who holds a trident and captures a fish, is replaced with a hippocamp, and the three letters representing the first syllable of the artist’s signature are replaced with the Punic ethnic “sys” or “ziz”. Considering that both Syracusan prototypes date to the last decade of the 5th century BC, it makes sense that this Panormos issue (which is either contemporary, or at most a decade or so later) would find inspiration in the two important Syracusan issues.
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Lot # 79 - Sicily. Panormos (as Ziz). Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 400-380 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 20.75 mm, 8.37 g). 'SYS' (in Punic), Free horse prancing right on dotted exergue line; border of dots. Rev. Youthful male head right; around, three dolphins; all within shallow circular incuse. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 6, 12g (O1/R1) = BMC Sicily 248, 20 (this coin). Viola CNP 115 (same dies). SNG ANS 537 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1589 (same dies). Jameson 693 (same dies). McClean 2489 (same obverse die). Buceti 24 = HGC 2, 1033 (same obverse die). This interesting didrachm is minted in an excellent Greek style. Beautiful old cabinet toning with some deposits. Good Very Fine. Very Rare.   Ex NG Numismatica Genevensis 4, 11 December 2006, lot 40; Münzen und Medaillen II, 10 May 1943, lot 477; Naville IV, 17 June 1922, lot 291.   Original tag written by the collector for the Naville purchase.
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Lot # 80 - Sicily. Panormos (as Ziz). Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 400-380 BC. Litra (Silver, 10.17 mm, 0.61 g). Young male head left; behind neck, dolphin; border of dots. Rev. SB’L SYS (in Punic) Man-headed bull standing left, head facing. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 24, 12 var. (swastika). SNG ANS 548 var. (swastika). Viola CNP 393a (same dies). BMC Sicily 249, 30 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 511 (same dies). SNG Lockett 847 (same dies). SNG Ashmolean 2145 (same dies). De Luynes 1091 (same dies). Buceti 38 (same dies). HGC 2, 1050 var. (swastika). Deep cabinet tone. Extremely Fine. Rare Variant.   Ex Astarte VII, 10 October 2001, lot 82.
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Lot # 81 - Sicily. Panormos (as Ziz). Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 400-380 BC. Litra (Silver, 12.05 mm, 0.65 g). Young horned river god head left; border of dots. Rev. 'SYS' (in Punic), Forepart of a man-headed bull right. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 24, 13 (same dies). Viola CNP 424 (this coin illustrated). BMC Sicily 249, 24-25 (same dies). SNG ANS 549-550 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 508-510 (same dies). SNG Ashmolean 2141 (same dies). Weber 1479 (same dies). Buceti 44 = HGC 2, 1046 (same dies). Attractively toned with a beautiful portrait of the human face of the bull. Very Fine. Rare.   Ex Lanz 74, 20 November 1995, lot 85.
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Lot # 82 - Sicily. Panormos (as Ziz). Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 400-380 BC. Litra (Silver, 11.52 mm, 0.62 g). Young male head left; border of dots. Rev. 'SYS' (in Punic), Man-headed bull standing left, head facing; within a linear circular border. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 24, 14 (same dies). Viola CNP 394 (same). BMC Sicily 249, 27-28 (same). SNG ANS 551 (same). SNG Copenhagen 504 (same). SNG Ashmolean 2142 (same). SNG München 1605 (same). Buceti 40 (same). HGC 2, 1047 (same). Attractive old cabinet tone with some light iridescence. Extremely Fine. Rare.   Ex Astarte VI, 10 November 2000, lot 152.
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Lot # 83 - Sicily. Panormos (as Ziz). Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 390-330 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25.16 mm, 16.52 g). Charioteer driving quadriga galloping left, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning him; in exergue, ketos (not visible); border of dots. Rev. Female head of nymph (or Tanit-Arethusa) right, wearing ampyx, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins; within shallow incuse circle and thin linear border. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 10, 35 (O9/R30) = SNG Lockett 1031 = HGC 2, 1012 (same dies). Viola CNP 339 (same dies). SNG ANS -. SNG Lloyd -. McClean 2845 (same dies). Buceti 63 (same dies). A female portrait of an unusually fine style, struck on fresh metal. Attractively toned with iridescence. Slightly off center on obverse, otherwise, Extremely Fine. Very Rare.   Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 30 September 2024, lot 210; Numismatica Ars Classica 25 May 2020, lot 165; iNumis 29, 2 June 2015, lot 32.   In the Jenkins cataloging, the obverse O9 and O10 have no legend (sys) but symbols, ketos and swan respectively. The style of the reverses in this group is Late Classical Greek, but as so often it is difficult to point to any precise model. Anyway they certainly imitate the mintings of the best master engravers of Syracuse. The engraver of the dies used for the present coin was certainly a master himself, and unlike many of the rather stylised Punic issues, the naturalistic representation presented here is clearly the work of a superior artist.
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Lot # 84 - Sicily. Panormos (as Ziz). Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 390-330 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25.91 mm, 17.11 g). Charioteer driving quadriga galloping left, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning him; in exergue, swan with flapping wings; border of dots. Rev. Female head of nymph (or Tanit-Arethusa) left, wearing ampyx, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, three dolphins; all within shallow incuse circle. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 10, 37 (O10/R31, same dies). Viola CNP 332 (same dies). SNG ANS -. SNG Lloyd -. SNG Lockett -. Rizzo pl. LXV, 13 (same dies). Buceti 64 = HGC 2, 1013 (same dies). Jameson 731 (same obverse die). A female portrait of an unusually fine style. Attractive old cabinet tone with some light iridescence. Good Very Fine. Very Rare.   Ex Triton II, 1 December 1998, lot 206.   In the Jenkins cataloging, the obverse O9 and O10 have no legend (sys) but symbols, ketos and swan respectively. This group's reverses exhibit a Late Classical Greek character, yet identifying a single exact influence is challenging. Nonetheless, they clearly echo the practice of Syracuse’s finest master engravers. The dies’ engraver for this coin was evidently a consummate craftsman, and, unlike many of the more stylized Punic issues, the naturalistic rendering here signals the hand of a superior artist.
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Lot # 85 - Sicily. Panormos (as Ziz). Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 390-330 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30.64 mm, 16.96 g). 'SYS' (in Punic, partially visible), Charioteer driving slow quadriga left, holding reins with both hands; above, Nike flying left, crowning horses; border of dots. Rev. Female head of nymph (or Tanit-Arethusa) left, wearing ampyx in hair, single-pendant earring and necklace; around, four dolphins; all within shallow incuse circle. Jenkins, SNR 57 (1978), pl. 24 (Addenda), PT 43a (O12/R new, same dies), the reverse die is clearly distinct from that of SNR 50, pl. 11, 42 (less stocky face and more elongated neck). Cf. Viola CNP 288. Buceti 68 (same obverse die). HGC 2, 1015 (same obverse die). Lightly toned. An impressive coin, also due to its irregular shaped flan, slightly oblong. Good Very Fine. Extremely Rare variety.   Ex Astarte Web 1, 31 July 2023, lot 20. From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.
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Lot # 86 - Sicily. Panormos (as Ziz). Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 336-330 BC. Bronze (Bronze, 14.85 mm, 3.38 g). Laureate head of Apollo left; behind neck, dolphin; within a linear circular border. Rev. 'SYS' (in Punic), Pegasos flying right; within a linear circular border. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 24, 22 = HGC 2, 1060 (same dies). Viola CNP 352 (same). SNG ANS -. Calciati CNS I, 272, 9 (same dies). Calciati Koinon 2, 118 (same dies). BMC Sicily, 250, 43 (same dies). Buceti 89 (same dies). Beautiful green patina with brown highlights. Extremely Fine. Rare and unusually well preserved.   Ex Artemide LXII, 27 October 2024, lot 123.
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Lot # 87 - Sicily. Panormos (as Ziz). Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 330-320 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 22.65 mm, 17.08 g). Charioteer driving quadriga galloping right on double exergue line, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying left, crowning him; in exergue, two dolphins; border of dots. Rev. Female head of nymph (or Tanit-Arethusa) left, wearing ampyx in hair, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; no dolphins around; all within shallow circular incuse. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 12, 57 (O16/R46, this coin illustrated) = Viola CNP 300 (but not illustrated). Cf. HGC 2, 1020. Wonderful old cabinet tone. Slightly off-center on reverse and thin ancient scratch on the nymph's face, otherwise, Near Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare Variant (only one example known from this die pair). The only reference of Jenkins is in the Sambon-Canessa auction of 27-30 June 1927, lot 1144 (the coin for sale). Our search for this pair of dies in the consulted bibliography did not produce any further positive results.   Ex Astarte V, 28 October 1999, lot 303; Sambon & Canessa, 27-30 June 1927, lot 1144.   In the Jenkins cataloging, the obverse O16 of number 57 has no legend (sys) but only symbol two dolphins, while the reverse (off-center), does not appear to have any dolphin around it.
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Lot # 88 - Sicily. Panormos (as Ziz). Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 320-310 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26.11 mm, 17.08 g). 'SYS' (in Punic), Charioteer driving quadriga galloping left on a broad exergue line, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning him; border of dots. Rev. Wreathed female head (Tanit-Arethusa) left, wearing triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, six dolphins; all within shallow incuse circle. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 13, 62 (O17/R49”) = SNG Ashmolean 2138 (same dies). Viola CNP 324 (same dies). SNG ANS -. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG Lloyd -. Buceti 74 (this coin illustrated). HGC 2, 1021 (same reverse die). Wonderful old cabinet tone with iridescence. Near Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare, known in very few specimens.   Ex Gemini V, 6 January 2009, lot 503. From Robert O. Ebert Collection.   The wonderful head of the nimph (Tanit-Arethusa) on reverse of this issue is clearly influenced by the Syracusan engravers of the last decades of the fifth century, and its most plausible model is an imitation of the style of Euainetos.
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Lot # 89 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 475-450 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 20.56 mm, 8.52 g). Hound scenting right on dotted exergue line; border of dots. Rev. ΣΑΓΕΣ - TΑΖΙ - Β Head of nymph Aigeste right, her hair bound in a krobylos; wearing earring and necklace; within shallow incuse circle and linear border. Hurter 35 (V9/R15, same dies). SNG ANS 615 (same dies). SNG München 837 (same dies). SNG Ashmolean 1873 (same dies). Buceti 2 aA (same dies). Cf. HGC 2 1113. Toned. Some scratches and small die breaks at the base of the dog's neck and in some letters of legend. About Very Fine. Rare.   Ex InAsta 60, 13 July 2015, lot 6283.   According to Silvia Hurter, the hunting dog embodies the river-god Krimisos (now Belice).
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Lot # 90 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 475-450 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 22.24 mm, 8.66 g). ΣΕΓΕΣΤΑ - ΖΙΒ (retrograde) Hound standing right on exergue line with head lowered; in exergue, volute; border of dots. Rev. Head of nymph Aigeste right, hair bound with broad band, wearing round earring with pendant; her head is just enclosed in tight linear circle; all within shallow incuse circle. Hurter 58 (V18/R36) = HGC 2, 1121 (same dies). SNG ANS 618 (same obverse die). McClean 2532 (same obverse die). Buceti -. Attractive and perfectly centred coin. Near Very Fine. Extremely Rare: only the third example known from this die pair.   Ex Nomos 30, 6 November 2023, lot 1105. From the Collection Dr. Paul Peter Urone, acquired in December 1988 from Dr. Paul Rynearson.
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Lot # 91 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 455-440 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 23.22 mm, 8.51 g). Hound, or the personification of the river god Krimisos, standing left, head turned backward; above, murex shell; border of dots. Rev. [ΣEΓ]ΕΣTΑΖΙΒ (retrograde), Head of nymph Aigeste left with a round earring, the hair at the back of the head is in chignon, which is tied up with a wide band. Hurter -, but cf. 60 and 65 (V20/R39 - unrecorded die combination). SNG ANS -. SNG München 849 (same reverse die). McClean 2539 (same obverse die). Rizzo pl. LXI, 5 (same obverse die). HGC 2, 1123 (same obverse die). Pleasant old cabinet tone. Some scratches and slightly double struck on reverse. Very Fine. Apparently an unpublished type in the standard references.   Ex Artemide 3, 4 September 1996, lot 66. The original collector's tag reports a purchase from Ratto, December 1963.
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Lot # 92 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 455-440 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 22.20 mm, 8.37 g). Hound standing left on exergue line; border of dots. Rev. ΣΕΓΕΣΤΑΖ – Ι – Β, Head of nymph Aigeste right, hair bound with a ribbon on the neck; her head enclosed in linear circle; all within shallow incuse circle. Hurter 94 (V29/R51) = Gillet Coll. 506 (same dies). SNG ANS 621 (same dies). McClean 2543 (same dies). De Luynes 1111 (same dies). Franke-Hirmer pl. 70, 198 (same dies). Rizzo pl. LXI, 12 (same dies). Cf. HGC 2, 1127. Attractively toned. Some light scratches and minor metal fault on obverse. Very Fine. Rare.   Ex Ferri & Associates (Vinchon), 10 November 2022, lot 723. From the Collection M. Pierre Lallier.
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Lot # 93 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 455-440 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 22.91 mm, 8.61 g). Hound standing left on exergue line; border of dots. Rev. ΣΕΓΕ - ΣΤΑΖΙΒ Diademed head of nymph Aigeste right, hair bound with a ribbon on the neck and wearing a plain necklace; all within a shallow circular incuse. Hurter 96a (V29/R52, this coin illustrated). SNG Lloyd 1174 (same dies). SNG ANS 619 (same reverse die). Buceti 11 (this coin illustrated). Cf. HGC 2, 1127. Old cabinet tone. Small die break on obverse. Good Very Fine. Very Rare.   Ex Sincona 20, 15 October 2014, lot 2022; UBS 57, 15 September 2003, lot 95; Monnaies et Médailles 75, 4 December 1989, lot 156.
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Lot # 94 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 440-425 BC. Litra (Silver, 12.75 mm, 0.74 g). Head of nymph Aigeste left, wearing a pearl diadem and with her hair in a krobylos; border of dots. Rev. [ΣEΓE] - Σ - T - A – T [IB] (retrograde) Hound standing left on exergue line; above, solar-wheel with eight spokes; in left field, volute. Hurter pl. 24, K 22d (this coin). SNG München 854 (same dies). HGC 2 1170 (same). Heavily toned with slight blue iridescence. Good Very Fine. Extremely Rare.   Ex Astarte XIV, 24 April 2004, lot 160.
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Lot # 95 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 440-425 BC. Hemilitron (Silver, 9.05 mm, 0.35 g). Forepart of hound advancing right; border of dots. Rev. Σ - E - C - E (retrograde) Around large H (mark of value); all within shallow incuse circle. Hurter pl. 25, K 23c (this coin). Cf. Cammarata pl. 1A, 17b. Cf. BMC Sicily, 135, 47. Buceti 47 (this coin illustrated). HGC 2 1176 (same dies). Attractively toned with slight iridescence. Good Very Fine. Very Rare.   Ex Numismatica Ars Classica O, 13 May 2004, lot 1372.
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Lot # 96 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 440-416 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 20.79 mm, 7.03 g). Hound standing left on exergue line; border of dots. Rev. Head of nymph Aigeste right, with earring and necklace, hair tied with a large headband (sphendone); within shallow incuse circle and linear border. Hurter 108 (V33/R61, same dies). SNG ANS 628 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1172 (same dies). Rizzo pl. LXI, 13 (same dies). McClean 2546 (same dies). Cf. Buceti 41a. Cf. HGC 2, 1132. Struck with a slightly worn die on obverse. Some scratches. Near Very Fine. Very Rare.   Ex Jesus Vico 161, 21 April 2022, lot 198. From the Collection Guadan.
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Lot # 97 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 440-416 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 24.20 mm, 8.70 g). Hound scenting left on exergue line; border of dots. Rev. ΣECΕΣTΑΖΙ – Β (retrograde) Head of nymph Aigeste right, wearing loop earring and necklace with pendant, hair tied at the back of the head; all within shallow incuse circle. Hurter 141b (V42/R76, this coin). SNG Fitzwilliam Museum 1141 (same dies). BMC Sicily 132, 22 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1177 (same obverse die). Buceti 9 (this coin illustrated). HGC 2, 1139 (same dies). Beautiful toning with hints of blue iridescent. Small weakness on nymph head, otherwise, Near Extremely Fine. Very Rare.   Ex J. Elsen 61, 18 March 2000, lot 60.
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Lot # 98 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 440-416 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 21.71 mm, 8.13 g). Hound scenting right on exergue line; border of dots. Rev. Σ[ΕΓΕ]ΣΤ – Α - ΖΙΒ (retrograde), Head of nymph Aigeste right, wearing loop earring and necklace with lion's head pendant; the hair is rolled up over the ear and tied up at the back of the head with a band; all within a circular incuse. Hurter 147 (V44/R81, same dies). Rizzo pl. LXII, 1 (same dies). Dewing 668 (same dies). SNG ANS -. Buceti 11b (same dies). Cf. HGC 2, 1140. Well centred and lightly toned. Very Fine. Very Rare.   Ex Poinsignon Numismatique 26 May 2012, lot 34. From the Collection Jean Claude Bourgeois.
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Lot # 99 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 420-415 BC. Hexas (Bronze, 16.50 mm, 3.55 g). Head of nymph Aigeste right, hair bound in sphendone; border of dots. Rev. Hound standing right on exergue line; above and below, two pellets (mark of value); in exergue, punched value?? Hurter -. Bérend Group A, pl. VII, 6 (same reverse die). Calciati CNS I, 293, 4 = SNG München 868 (same). HGC 2, 1186 (same). An apparently unrecorded variety and unpublished in the standard references. A beautiful detailed portrait in high relief. Glossy dark brown patina. Good Very Fine. Extremely Rare.   Ex Nomisma 33, 14 October 2006, lot 15.
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Lot # 100 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 420-415 BC. Onkia (Bronze, 12.51 mm, 2.10 g). Head of nymph Aigeste right, hair tied in sphendone. Rev. Ηound sniffing right on exergue line; above, one pellet (mark of value); all within shallow circular incuse. Hurter pl. 29, 3 (same dies). Bérend Group A, pl. VII, 9 (same dies). Calciati CNS I, 294, 5 mv 1 (same dies). SNG Morcom 662 = Buceti 60 (same dies). HGC 2, 1191 (same dies). Dark brown patina. Near Extremely Fine. Very Rare.   Ex Numismatica Ars Classica auction L, 18 May 2001, lot 1195.
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Lot # 101 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 412-400 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 23.43 mm, 8.40 g). Hound advancing right, on dotted exergue line with head lowered; above, head of Nymph right; border of dots. Rev. [Σ]AΓΕΣZΑΖ[ΙΒ], Head of nymph Aigeste right, wearing choker with pendant; the hair at the back of the head rolled over a band to form a large roll; all within shallow incuse circle. Hurter 165a (V48/R92’, this coin illustrated). SNG München 862 (same dies). BMC Sicily 132, 26 (same obverse die). SNG ANS 639 (same reverse die). Cf. HGC 2, 1142. Wonderful old cabinet tone. An attractive well-struck piece with sharp details. Near Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare, only the third example known from this die pair.   Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 10, 9 April 1997, lot 123. From the A. Moretti Collection.   The didrachms minted during this period may have been produced to pay the mercenaries that regularly formed the armies of the ancient Sicilian cities. Those were years of constant conflict between Segesta and Selinus, before the cycle of alliances that ultimately destroyed the latter and firmly established Punic power in Western Sicily. Therefore, a sudden surge is observed of numismatic activity in North-West Sicily. Three cities, Segesta, Motya and Panormos minted considerable quantities of didrachms with the same types: a hunting dog on the obverse and a nymph's head on the reverse. The coins of the three cities bear the hand of the same engravers and although used the same types of coins, they all followed their own specific regime. In Segesta, whose production was far greater than that of the other two, we find the city name ΣEΓΕΣTΑΖΙΒ on the reverse, while on the obverse, above the dog, a small nymph's head or a barley grain. The presence of hybrid coins combining dies from these cities suggests a central mint, probably in Segesta. While Jenkins and Hurter propose Panormos, Rutter argues convincingly for Segesta, which, considering the historical circumstances, seems the most plausible location.
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Lot # 102 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 412-400 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 23.44 mm, 8.32 g). Hound advancing right, on dotted exergue line with head lowered; above, head of Nymph right; border of dots. Rev. [ΣAΓΕΣZΑΖΙΒ], Head of nymph Aigeste right, the hair is tied with a ribbon up on the head, with a tail of hair that falls on the nape of the neck; all within a shallow circular incuse. Hurter 167a (V48/R94, this coin). BMC Sicily 132, 26 (same dies). SNG München 862 (same obverse die). Rizzo pl. LXI, 17 (same reverse die). Buceti 50 = HGC 2, 1143 (same). Attractively toned with slight iridescence. Good Very Fine. Extremely Rare, only the third example known from this die pair.   Ex Astarte XVII, 8 May 2005, lot 48.   This piece is part of the group of didrachms minted by the three cities of Segesta, Motya, and Panormos with the same types: a hunting dog on the obverse and a nymph's head on the reverse. The coins of the three cities bear the hand of the same engravers and although used the same types of coins, they all followed their own specific regime. In Segesta, we find the city name ΣEΓΕΣTΑΖΙΒ on the reverse, while on the obverse, above the dog, a small nymph's head or a barley grain.
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Lot # 103 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 412-400 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 24.41 mm, 8.32 g). Hound standing right on exergue line; above, barley grain; border of dots. Rev. [ΣΕ]ΓΕΣΤΑΖΙΒ (retrograde and partially visible), Head of nymph Aigeste right, hair at the back of the head is rolled into a large roll and held in place with a thin band; all within a shallow circular incuse. Hurter 179c (V54/R99, this coin illustrated to pl. 18, 1). Buceti 10 (same dies). SNG ANS -. SNG Lloyd 1179 (same obverse die). HGC 2, 1147 (same obverse die). Beautiful old cabinet tone. Good Very Fine. Extremely Rare, only the fourth example known from this die pair.     Ex Astarte XI, 12 December 2002, lot 245; Asta Internazionale del Titano/Aes Rude 3, 23 June 1979, lot 30.   This coin has the same (or very similar) dies to those found by Jenkins in SNR 50 (1971), Motya pl. 3, Obverse 10 and Panormos pl. 6, Reverse 3 and 4. This piece is part of the group of didrachms minted by the three cities of Segesta, Motya, and Panormos with the same types: a hunting dog on the obverse and a nymph's head on the reverse. The coins of the three cities bear the hand of the same engravers and although used the same types of coins, they all followed their own specific regime. In Segesta, we find the city name ΣEΓΕΣTΑΖΙΒ on the reverse, while on the obverse, above the dog, a small nymph's head or a barley grain.
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Lot # 104 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 412-400 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 24.01 mm, 8.26 g). Hound standing right, on exergue line with tail hanging down; above, small head right erased (Apollo?); border of dots. Rev. [ΕΓ]ΕΣΣΤΑIΩN, Head of nymph Aigeste right, hair on the temples and the back of the head rolled up over a thin band; all within a shallow circular incuse. Hurter 183a (V55’/R102, this coin illustrated). SNG ANS -. SNG München -. Buceti -. Cf. HGC 2, 1148. Attractively toned. Good Very Fine. Extremely Rare, only the third example known from this die pair, but the only one reviewed by Hurter with the small head removed.   Ex Leu Numismatik AG Zürich 77, 11 May 2000, lot 96.   The remarkable peculiarity of this coin lies not only in the erased (for a reason now unknown) of the small obverse head, but also in the presence of two variants, the double sigma and the omega in the name of the city ΕΓΕΣΣΤΑIΩN. The double sigma at Segesta is found only on this didrachm (Hurter, R102) and on the tetradrachm (Hurter) T 5.
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Lot # 105 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 412-400 BC. Litra (Silver, 12.20 mm, 0.59 g). Diademed head of nymph Aigeste facing slightly left, with necklace and her hair bound up at the back; to left and right, two laurel branches; border of dots. Rev. EΓEΣ - T - A - ION (partially retrograde), Hound standing left on exergue line; above, facing gorgoneion; in left field, conch shell. Hurter pl. 25, K 29 (same dies). SNG ANS 651 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1194 (same dies). Weber 1510 (same dies). McClean 2556 (same dies). Winterthur 838 (same dies). Buceti 90 (same dies). HGC 2, 1174 (same dies). Deep cabinet tone. Minor metal fault on obverse, otherwise, Good Very Fine. Rare.   Ex Künker 94, 27 September 2004, lot 358.
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Lot # 106 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 410-400 BC. Trias (converted from heavy hexas) (Bronze, 20.68 mm, 7.92 g). Head of nymph Aigeste left, hair tied up into a chignon back of the neck with broad diadem; border of dots. Rev. Hound standing right on exergue line; four punched circles around (mark of value); all within a shallow circular incuse. Hurter -. Cf. Bérend Group B, pl. VII, 10 = Calciati CNS I, 294, 6 (hexas). Buceti 63 (same dies). HGC 2, 1181 (same reverse die). Light green patina. Slightly smoothed on the obverse. Good Very Fine. Extremely Rare Variant, known in very few specimens.   Ex Astarte VII, 10 October 2001, lot 95.
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Lot # 107 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 410-400 BC. Hexas (Bronze, 17.83 mm, 4.32 g). ΕΓ[ΕΣΤ] - ΑΙ – ΟΝ, Head of nymph Aigeste right, with long hair, tied on the forehead with a ribbon; behind, ivy leaf; border of dots. Rev. Hound standing right on exergue line; above, two annuletes (mark of value); in right field, volute; all within shallow circular incuse. Hurter pl. 29, 12 = Bérend Group C, series II, pl. IX, 35 = Calciati, CNS I, 299, 30 (same dies). Giesecke pl. 11, 7 (same dies). Buceti 79 (same dies). HGC 2, 1188 var. (Segesta head). Beautiful dark green patina. Near Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare.   Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 23, 19 March 2002, lot 1109; Sternberg XX, 20 April 1988, lot 331.
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Lot # 108 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 410-400 BC. Onkia (Bronze, 15.29 mm, 2.99 g). Female head right; border of dots. Rev. ΣEΓE - [ΣΤΑ], Hound standing right looking back; below, hare inverted with head right; above, one pellet (mark of value); all within shallow incuse circle. Hurter -. Bérend -. Cf. Calciati CNS I, 283, 13 (Eryx). Cf. SNG ANS Add. 1328 (Eryx). Buceti 39 (Eryx – this coin illustrated). Cf. Virzì 1361. HGC 2, -. Dark green patina with some deposits on reverse. Near Very Fine/Very Fine. Very rare and of great numismatic interest.   Ex Münzen und Medaillen (D) 21, 24 May 2007, lot 136; Classical Numismatic Group XXV, 24 March 1993, lot 95.   With the legend visible on this coin, the attribution to Segesta can now be considered secure. Therefore, this coin is important for the attribution of typologically similar issues to Eryx or Segesta.
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Lot # 109 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 410-400 BC. Onkia (Bronze, 13.68 mm, 2.18 g). EΓEΣ[TAION], Head of nymph Aigeste right, hair tied in sphendone; behind, ivy leaf; border of dots. Rev. Hound standing right, devouring stag head; above, annulet (mark of value); all within shallow circular incuse. Hurter pl. 29, 16 = Buceti 83 = HGC 2, 1193 (same dies). Bérend Group C, series II, pl. IX, 42 (same dies). Calciati CNS I, 300, 38 (same dies). Virzì 1357-1358 (same dies). Wonderful olive-green patina with a few touches of brown. Outstanding example, struck from masterfully engraved dies and probably one of the best to appear on sale in recent decades. Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
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Lot # 110 - Sicily. Segesta. Circa 400-390 BC. Hexas (Bronze, 17.65 mm, 5.88 g). Head of nymph Aigeste right, hair bound in sphendone; border of dots. Rev. EΓEΣTA – ION (partially visible), Hound advancing right; above and below, two pellets (mark of value); below the wavy exergue line, weasel left. Hurter pl. 29, 17 = Rizzo pl. LXII, 5 (same dies). Bérend Group D, pl. X, 43 = Calciati CNS I, 301, 39 = McClean 2566 (same dies). HGC 2, 1189 (same dies). Dark green patina. Good Very Fine. Rare.   Ex InAsta 25, 10 May 2008, lot 68.
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Lot # 111 - Sicily. Selinos. Circa 540-515 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 21.62 mm, 8.51 g). Selinon leaf with pellet on either side of stem. Rev. Incuse square divided into ten triangular sections (sail-shaped triangles). SNG ANS 667 (same dies). BMC Sicily 139, 11 (same dies). Buceti 1b/4f (same dies). SNG München 876 var. (four pellets). Arnold-Biucchi Group I, 4 var. (four pellets). HGC 2, 1209 var. (four pellets). Toned. Struck in high relief and perfectly centred. Extremely Fine. Rare.   Ex Italo Vecchi 2, 12 September 1996, lot 270.
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Lot # 112 - Sicily. Selinos. Circa 540-515 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 20.43 mm, 8.34 g). Selinon leaf. Rev. Incuse square divided into eight triangular sections (sail-shaped triangles). SNG ANS 681 (same dies). SNG München 873 (same dies). BMC Sicily 138, 5 (same dies). Rizzo pl. XXXI, 4 (same dies). Buceti 1c/4g (same dies). Cf. Arnold-Biucchi, Group I, 3. HGC 2, 1207 (same obverse die). Old cabinet tone. Good Very Fine. Rare variety.   Ex Artemide 3, 4 September 1996, lot 68.
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Lot # 113 - Sicily. Selinos. Circa 540-515 BC. Obol (Silver, 12.02 mm, 0.68 g). Head of a bull left within a border of large dots. Rev. Incuse square divided into ten irregularly sections. G. Manganaro, “Dall’obolo alla litra e il problema del Damareteion”, in Travaux de Numismatique Grecque, offerts a Georges Le Rider, London 1999, pl. 24, 50 (same dies). L. Lazzarini, “I primi oboli di Selinunte arcaica”, in SNR 83 (2004), pp. 17-24, pl. 4, 2a (same dies, this coin mentioned). Buceti 4 (same dies). Arnold-Biucchi Group -. SNG ANS -. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG Lloyd -. HGC 2, -. Heavily toned. Good Very Fine. Extremely Rare: some of these coins have appeared on sale only in recent years.   Ex Astarte IX, 15 May 2002, lot 78.
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Lot # 114 - Sicily. Selinos. Circa 515-470 BC. Obol (Silver, 11.61 mm, 0.54 g). Selinon leaf. Rev. Selinon leaf within circle of dots. L. Lazzarini, “I primi oboli di Selinunte arcaica”, in SNR 83 (2004), pp. 17-24, pl. 4, 5 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1216 (same dies). BMC Sicily 139, 17 (same dies). McCLean 2573 (same dies). Jameson 718 (same dies). Arnold-Biucchi, Group II, 13 var. = SNG ANS 687 var. (Selinon reverse). SNG München 879 var. (same dies). Buceti 7 var. (same dies, litra). HGC 2, 1217 var. (same dies, trihemiobol). Attractive dark patina with iridescence. Good Very Fine. Rare variety.   Ex G. Hirsch 201, 24 September 1998, lot 82.
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Lot # 115 - Sicily. Selinos. Circa 450-440 BC. Cast bronze, Tetras (Bronze, 20.14 mm, 11.66 g). Facing gorgoneion. Rev. Selinon leaf; around, three pellets (mark of value). Calciati CNS I, 235, 4 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1272 (same dies). Lindgren pl. 24, 539 (same dies). Buceti 28 (same dies). HGC 2, 1233 (same dies). Dark green patina. Very Fine. Rare.   Ex Asta Internazionale del Titano/Aes Rude 61, 10 June 1995, lot 58.
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Lot # 116 - Sicily. Selinos. Circa 450-440 BC. Cast bronze in triangular shape, Hexas (Bronze, 17.90x14.20 mm, 4.30 g). Facing head of Silenos. Rev. Selinon leaf; on sides, two pellets (mark of value). Calciati CNS I, 236, 9/5 (same dies). Cf. M. J. Price, “Selinus”, in AIIN Suppl. 25 (1979), p. 83, V B and pl. XI, 13. Cf. SNG Morcom 668. Cf. Buceti 31. Cf. HGC 2, 1236. The detail of the leaf is clearly visible and well centred. Olive-green patina. Extremely Fine. Rare variety.   Ex Astarte VI, 10 November 2000, lot 158.
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Lot # 117 - Sicily. Selinos. Circa 450-440 BC. Cast bronze in triangular shape, Onkia (Bronze,13.85 x13.74 mm, 2.37 g). Kantharos; above, pellet (mark of value). Rev. Selinon leaf. M. J. Price, “Selinus”, in AIIN Suppl. 25 (1979), p. 82, III C and pl. XI, 11 (same dies). Calciati CNS I, 237, 10 (same dies). SNG Morcom 669 (same dies). Lindgren pl. 24, 542 (same dies). HGC 2, 1237 (same dies). Buceti 32 (this coin illustrated). Dark green patina. Small chipping on reverse, otherwise, Good Very Fine. Rare.   Ex Münzen und Medaillen (D) 21, 24 May 2007, lot 144; Classical Numismatic Group XXV, 24 March 1993, lot 107.
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Lot # 118 - Sicily. Solous or Uncertain mint in North-West Sicily. 5th-4th centuries BC. Bronze (Bronze, 13.69 mm, 2.97 g). Laureate head of Apollo (?) right. Rev. Female head right; wearing necklace, ampyx and sphendone; behind, symbol (amphora?); all within shallow incuse circle. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), -. Calciati CNS I, -. Viola CNP -. SNG ANS -. Buceti -. HGC 2, -. Unrecorded in our consulted bibliography and no reference has been found in the last twenty years, from the auction Astarte XIV. Glossy dark brown patina. Near Extremely Fine.   Ex Astarte XIV, 24 April 2004, lot 172.
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Lot # 119 - Sicily. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny of Gelon or Hieron I, circa 485-475 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24.37 mm, 17.26 g). Charioteer driving slow quadriga right on exergue line, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses; border of dots. Rev. ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ, Diademed head of Arethusa right, wearing pearl necklace with her hair tied in krobylos; four dolphins around. Boehringer 177 (V78/R122, same dies). Randazzo 345-346 (same dies). MFA Boston 346 (same dies). Buceti 95 (same dies). SNG ANS 53 (same obverse die). SNG Ashmolean 1921 (same reverse die). Cf. HGC 2, 1306. Fine archaic style. Attractively toned. Near Extremely Fine. Scarce.   Ex Dieter Gorny 84, 13 October 1997, lot 5130.
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Lot # 120 - Sicily. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, possibly during the reign of Hieron I, circa 475-470 BC. Obol (Silver, 9.14 mm, 0.60 g). Diademed head of Arethusa right; border of dots. Rev. Wheel of four spokes; within shallow circular incuse. Cf. Boehringer Series XIId, 362-370. Cf. SNG ANS 116-117. Cf. SNG München 985. Cf. Buceti 202. Cf. HGC 2, 1371. Toned. Slightly off-center, otherwise, Near Extremely Fine.   Ex Asta Internazionale del Titano/Aes Rude 56, 12 February 1994, lot 63.
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