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Lot # 121 - Sicily. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, circa 485-466 BC. 'Barbarische' Hemiobol (Silver, 9.54 mm, 0.25 g). Diademed head of Arethusa right; border of dots. Rev. Wheel of four spokes. Boehringer pl. 29, B 42 = Jameson 751 (this coin illustrated). SNG Ashmolean 1942 (same dies). C. Boehringer, "Die Barbarisierten Münzen von Akragas, Gela, Leontinoi und Syrakus im 5. Jahrhundert V. Chr.," AIIN Suppl. 20 (1975), p. 186, 9 and pl. XXIII, 9 (same dies). Cf. SNG ANS 116 (obol, prototype). Cf. HGC 2, 1371 (obol, prototype). Hemiobol of a very crude style, but beautifully patineted with hints of blue iridescence. Extremely Fine. Rare variety.   Ex Sternberg XXXI, 28 October 1996, lot 736. From the Jameson Collection and A.J.E. Collection.   These barbarous-unofficial coins allude to those from the archaic period, but may well have been produced later.
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Lot # 122 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy, circa 460-440 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23.42 mm, 17.40 g). Charioteer driving slow quadriga right on exergue line, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses; in exergue, Ketos (not visible); border of dots. Rev. ΣY-RΑΚΟΣΙΟ - Ν, Diademed head of Arethusa right, wearing pendant earrings and pearl necklace with hair rolled in thin band; four dolphins around. Boehringer 512 (V269/R364, same dies). SNG ANS 164 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 646 (same dies). SNG München 1015 (same dies). Rizzo pl. XXXVII, 5 (same dies). MFA Boston 367 = Warren 330 (same dies). Gillet 563 (same dies). Buceti 250 b (same dies). Cf. HGC 2, 1311. Lightly toned, with a detailed handsome portrait, crisply struck from fresh dies. Obverse slightly off-center. Extremely Fine. Rare.   Ex Dieter Gorny 81, 3 March 1997, lot 137.
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Lot # 123 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy, circa 460-440 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23.90 mm, 17.30 g). Charioteer driving slow quadriga right on exergue line, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses; in exergue, Ketos (not visible); border of dots. Rev. Σ Y P Α Κ Ο Σ Ι Ο Ν, Diademed head of Arethusa right, wearing pendant earrings and pearl necklace with hair rolled in thin band; four dolphins around. Boehringer 509 (V268/R362, same dies). SNG ANS 162 (same dies). SNG Ashmolean 1965 (same dies). MFA Boston 366 (same dies). Buceti 248 c (same dies). Cf. HGC 2, 1311. Lightly toned with hints of iridescence. Beautiful portrait crisply struck from fresh dies. Obverse slightly off-center. Extremely Fine. Rare.   Ex InAsta 13, 12 November 2005, lot 36.
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Lot # 124 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy, circa 440-430 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26.12 mm, 17.18 g). Charioteer driving slow quadriga right on exergue line, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses; below horses, grain of barley; in exergue, Ketos (not visible); border of dots. Rev. ΣYRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ, Head of nimph Arethusa right, wearing pendant earrings and pearl necklace, with her hair held in broad band (taenia); four dolphins around. Boehringer 594 (V293/R397, same dies). SNG ANS 192 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1336 (same dies). Rizzo pl. XXXVIII, 1 (same dies). Gillet 576 = Jameson 771 (this coin illustrated). Buceti 281 (same dies). MFA Boston 381 (same reverse die). Cf. HGC 2, 1313. Beautiful old cabinet tone. A very elegant portrait of fine style. Obverse struck from a slightly deteriorated die, otherwise, Good Very Fine. Very Rare.   Ex Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger 368, 25 April 2001, lot 51; Sternberg XXXIII, 18 September 1997, lot 8. From the Gillet Collection (Photo file n. 571) and Jameson Collection.
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Lot # 125 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy, circa 430-420 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24.55 mm, 17.38 g). Charioteer driving slow quadriga right on double exergue line, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses; border of dots. Rev. ΣYPΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ, Head of nimph Arethusa right, wearing double spiral earrings and a simple necklace; hair bound in sakkos decorated with meander and zig-zag pattern, ampyx ornamented with leaf wreath; four dolphins around. Boehringer 642 (V326/R442, same dies). SNG ANS 207 (same dies). SNG Lockett 953 (same dies). Jameson 783 (same dies). Weber 1591 (same dies). Gillet 582 (same dies). Gulbenkian 269 (same dies). AMB 448 (same dies). Buceti 298 (same dies). Cf. HGC 2, 1319. An exceptional piece, one of the finest known, perfectly centred with attractive iridescent toning. A very elegant portrait in a splendid classical style. Struck on the usual tight flan with die break on obverse (on the wheel). Choice Extremely Fine. Rare.   Ex Astarte XVII, 8 May 2005, lot 81.   The 'transitional' era of Greek numismatic art is perfectly exemplified by the dies of this Syracusan tetradrachm, which displays a blend of Archaic and Classical artistic conventions.
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Lot # 126 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy, circa 430-425 BC. Hemilitron or Hexonkion (Silver, 10.37 mm, 0.40 g). ΣY and pellet, Head of the nymph Arethusa left, wearing a simple necklace with her hair tied up in bun at the top of her head; behind and above, six pellets (mark of value?) or part of border of dots. Rev. Four -spoked wheel with two pellets in first and second quarters and with one in the third and fourth (mark of value); all within shallow incuse circle. Boehringer cfr. 612 for the obv. (V303) but unlisted die of reverse = HGC 2, 1385 (same obverse die). Buceti 308 var. Cf. Rizzo pl. XXXVIII, 11-12 (but head right and different pellets positions). Cammarata -. Manganaro -. Light iridescent toning. Well centred and with a wonderful head of Arethusa, engraved by a master in refined Classic style. Thin die break on reverse. Good Extremely Fine/Very Fine. An apparently unpublished type in the standard references.   Ex Nomisma 21, 10 April 2002, lot 35.
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Lot # 127 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy, circa 425-420. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27.93 mm, 17.06 g). Charioteer driving slow quadriga right on exergue line, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying left, crowning him; border of dots. Rev. ΣYPΑΚΟΣΙ - ΟΝ, Head of nimph Arethusa right, wearing earrings and a simple necklace, hair tied at the nape of the neck with a ribbon; four dolphins around. Boehringer 684 (V339/R465, same dies). Winterthur 913 (same dies). Buceti 320 (same dies). SNG ANS 225 (same obverse die). Cf. HGC 2, 1321. Attractively toned with hints iridescence. An exceptional piece with a broad flan and a portrait in a splendid Classical style. The obverse struck from a somewhat worn die. Very Fine/Extremely Fine. Rare variety. Ex Aretusa 3, 25 November 1994, lot 48.
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Lot # 128 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy, circa 425-420 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28.06 mm, 17.34 g). Charioteer driving slow quadriga right on exergue line, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying left, crowning him; border of dots. Rev. ΣYP – ΑΚΟ - ΣΙΟΝ (retrograde), Head of nimph Arethusa right, wearing double spiral earrings and a simple necklace with a lion's head; hair bound in sakkos decorated with meander and zig-zag pattern, ampyx ornamented with olive-wreath; around, four dolphins. Boehringer 698 (V344/R476, same dies). SNG ANS 233 (same dies). BMC Sicily 161, 115 (same dies). Weber 1592 (same dies). Buceti 324 b (same dies). HGC 2, 1322 (same dies). Toned. Obverse slightly off-center and struck from a somewhat worn die. A detailed handsome portrait, struck on a broad flan. Very Fine. Rare.   Ex Ferri & Associates (Vinchon), 10 November 2022, lot 735. From M. Pierre Lallier Collection.
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Lot # 129 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy, circa 420-415 BC. Hemilitron or Hexonkion. (Silver, 11.45 mm, 0.59 g). Head of the nymph Arethusa right, wearing a pearl necklace with her hair bound in ampyx and sakkos; border of dots. Rev. Four-spoked wheel with two pellets in each of three quarters, ΣY within the fourth section; all within shallow incuse circle. Boehringer 713 (V348/R487, same dies). E. Cammarata, “Da Dionisio a Timoleonte. Problemi di numismatica della Sicilia antica”, 1984, pl. I, 6 (same dies). Buceti 334a (same dies). Cf. SNG ANS 240. Cf. HGC 2, 1389. Hemilitron of large module and heavy weight. Attractive old cabinet tone with light blue iridescence. Extremely Fine. Very Rare.   Ex Asta del Titano 44, 18 June 2013, lot 28.
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Lot # 130 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy, circa 415-405 BC. Hemilitron (Bronze, 15.53 mm, 3.60 g). Head of the nymph Arethusa left, wearing earring and necklace, hair bound in ampyx and sphendone; within linear circular border. Rev. ΣY – ΡΑ, Four-spoked wheel with the legend in the upper two quarters and two opposed dolphins in the lower; within linear circular border. Calciati CNS II, 50, 22 (these dies). Cf. SNG ANS 404-410. SNG Morcom 685 (these dies). SNG Copenhagen 696 (these dies). Laffaille 214 (these dies). Buceti 407 a (these dies). Cf. HGC 2, 1479. Dark brown patina. Good Very Fine.   Ex Dieter Gorny 87, 2 March 1998, lot 75.
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Lot # 131 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dyonisus I, circa 405-400 BC. Dekadrachm (Silver, 35.08 mm, 43.08 g). Signed by the artist Kimon. Charioteer driving fast quadriga left, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above crowning him; under the heavy exergue line inscribed KIMΩN (only traces visible, as usual), panoply of arms arranged on two steps, the lower inscribed [ΑΘΛΑ] ("prizes"). Rev. ΣΥ[ΡΑΚΟΣΙΩ], Head of Arethusa left wearing single-pendant and pearl necklace, hair bound in front with ampyx and caught up behind by net; around, four dolphins swimming, the one below neck inscribed KIMΩN, border of fine dots. Jongkees 4 (dies A/δ). SNG München 1073 (same dies). Rizzo pl. L,4 (same dies). Regling, Dekadrachmon 4 (same dies). Franke-Hirmer 119 (same reverse die). HGC 2, 1298. Nicely toned with hints of golden iridescence. A spectacular specimen, visually striking and in high relief. Struck (as always on this combination) from a somewhat rusty obverse die. A small hit on the reverse border of dots. One of the great masterpieces of the die engraver's art for the Greek series. Extremely Fine. Very Rare.   Ex Tkalec, 29 February 2000, lot 29.   By the winter of 406-405 BC, Dionysus became tyrant and stregos of Syracuse, the premier city of Sicily. During his reign (405-367 BC), he fought three wars against the Carthaginians, handing them defeat after defeat, and confining the Carthaginians to their older territorial dominions in the western part of Sicily. This accomplished, Syracuse, with its rapidly increasing prestige and wealth, began its own program of territorial and political expansionism, eventually controlling in some form most of southern Italy. Under Dionysios, Syracuse became the most splendid and the best fortified of all Greek cities. Its naval power was vastly increased, likewise, until its fleet was the most powerful in the Mediterranean. Dionysus reintroduced the large and ostentatious silver dekadrachms, a denomination that had not been used in Syracuse since the issue of the Demareteion decades earlier. Dionysus entrusted two of the greatest local numismatic artists, Kimon and Euainetos to design these impressive pieces. Scholars have long attempted to ascribe the dekadrachms to an historical event as they seem in every way to be commemorative medallions. The current thought on the dating of this issue favours the victorious actions of Syracuse in the devastating invasion of Sicily by the Carthaginians from 406 to 405 BC. The most compelling reason to associate the Kimonian dekadrachms with a military victory is the display of armour and weaponry that appears in the exergue along with the inscription AΘΛA, which indicates 'prizes', or at least 'agonistic contests'.
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Lot # 132 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysus I, circa 405-400 BC. Tetradrachm or 20 Litrai (Gold, 10.46 mm, 1.16 g). ΣΥΡΑ, Head of Herakles left, wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. Σ - Υ - Ρ - Α, Quadripartite incuse square; in deeper incuse circle in center, small head of Arethusa left, wearing ampyx and sphendone. C. Boehringer, "Zu Finanzpolitik und Münzprägung des Dionysios von Syrakus," in Essays in honor of Margaret Thompson, pl. 38, 13. D. Bérend, “Le monnayage d'or de Syracuse sous Denys I”, in Atti dell' VIII Convegno, Napoli 1983, pp. 91-108, pl. XI, 6 (same dies). SNG ANS 351 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 684 (same dies). Rizzo pl. XLVIII, 9 (same dies). Dewing 866 (same dies). Buceti 476. HGC 2, 1289. Beautiful portrait of the young Herakles. Good Very Fine. Rare.   Ex Classical Numismatic Group 66, 19 May 2004, lot 140; Vinchon 29 April 1974, lot 30. From the Peyrefitte Collection.
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Lot # 133 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysus I, circa 405-400 BC. Litra (Silver, 10.93 mm, 0.79 g). ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, Head of nymph Arethusa left, wearing pearl necklace and with her hair bound by an ampyx in the front and a sphendone in the back; behind, dolphin; border of dots. Rev. Octopus with entwined central tentacles. SNG ANS 293 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 675 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1400 (same dies). SNG Ashmolean 2018 (same dies). E. Cammarata, “Da Dionisio a Timoleonte. Problemi di numismatica della Sicilia antica”, 1984, pl. IX, 88 (same dies). Buceti 543 (same dies). HGC 2, 1381 (same dies). Struck in high relief. A wonderful and incredibly detailed portrait with beautiful old collection toning. Extremely Fine. Rare.   Ex Sternberg XXXI, 28 October 1996, lot 741.
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Lot # 134 - Sicily. Tauromenion. Circa 339-336 BC. Hemilitron (Bronze, 25.06 mm, 17.90 g). ΑΡΧΑΓΕΤΑΣ, Laureate head of Apollo Archagetas left; border of dots. Rev. TAYPOM – [ENI]TAN, Man-headed bull standing left on exergue line, the river god of Tauromenion; below left, bunch of grapes; border of dots. Calciati CNS III, 211, 4 (same dies). Castrizio Series III, pl. XVIII, 1β (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1676 (same dies). SNG Morcom 842 (same dies). Campana CNAI III (partial), 99, 1b (same dies). Virzì 1995 (same dies). Cf. Buceti 1. HGC 2, 1577 (same obverse die). Green patina. Some deposits a couple light scratches, otherwise, Good Very Fine. Rare.   Ex CGB Numismatics 49, 30 June 2011, lot 113. From the stock of Crédit de la Bourse (1995).
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Lot # 135 - Sicily. Thermai Himeraiai. Circa 383-367 BC. Litra (Silver, 13.64 mm, 0.72 g). ΘΕΡΜΙΤΑΝ, Head of Hera right, wearing stephane and polos decorated with three palmettes, a pendant earring and a pearl necklace; within a linear circle. Rev. Herakles-Melkart naked, seated left on a rock covered by lion's skin, holding club; behind, bow. Campana CNAI III (partial), 164, 2A (this coin mentioned). Viola CNP 947 (same dies, but incorrect description). SNG ANS 1341 var. (flower in obverse). De Luynes 984 var. (monogram in obverse). McClean 2309 (same dies). Weber 1365 (same dies). Buceti 3C (same dies). HGC 2, 1614 (same, but incorrect description). Attractively toned. A fascinating head of Hera, engraved by a master in a refined Classic style. Good Very Fine. Rare.   Ex Gorny & Mosch 76, 22 April 1996, lot 39.   The city of Thermai Himeraiai was founded by Carthage using Punic settlers and the survivors of the original city of Himera that Carthage had destroyed in her campaigns against Selinos and Himera in the Second Sicilian War (410-404 BC). The new city was subject to Punic rule and this continued until the city surrendered to Rome towards the end of the First Punic War. The name Thermai Himeraiai is due to the existence of hot thermal springs nearby, still used today.
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Lot # 136 - Sicily. Uncertain mint. Circa 350 BC. Bronze (AE, 12.12 mm, 1.15 g). Man-headed bull right. Rev. Laurel wreath. Calciati CNS -. SNG ANS -. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG Morcom -. Laffaille 117 (this coin illustrated). HGC 2, -. Beautiful dark green patina. Extremely Fine. Apparently an unpublished type in the standard references.   Ex Fritz Rudolf Künker 133, 11 October 2007, lot 7119; Münzen und Medaillen 76, 19 September 1991, lot 117. From the Collection Maurice Laffaille. The attribution of this anonymous bronze to Sicily is uncertain.
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Lot # 137 - Etruria. Volaterrae. 3rd century BC. Cast Dupondius (Bronze, 74.69 mm, 288.90 g). Janiform head wearing pointed petasos. Rev. 'velaθri' (in Etruscan), Club flanked by I - I (mark of value). HN Italy 109a. Haeberlin, pp. 245-246, 1-9, pls. 83, 1-6 and 97, 2. Thurlow-Vecchi 85. ICC 135. Vecchi, EC II, 8. Dark green patina. Scratch on reverse. Good Very Fine. Very Rare. From the Peter J. Laux collection, purchased from Frank L. Kovacs in December 1988 with ticket reporting a Gonza (?) collection.   Ex CNG 24, 12 September 1992, lot 74; CNG Triton X, 9 January 2007, lot 511; Roma Numismatics E-sale 67, 6 February 2020, lot 45.
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Lot # 138 - Etruria. Populonia. First half of 3rd century BC. 20 Asses. (Silver, 20.4 mm, 8.34 g). Gorgoneion, hair bound with diadem; below, [°XX°] (mark of value). Rev. Blank. HN Italy 142. Vecchi, EC I, 52.1-233 (O20, with progressive die break). HGC 1, 113. Lightly toned. Usual die break on obverse. Otherwise, Extremely Fine.
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Lot # 139 - Etruria. Populonia. Circa 3rd century BC. 5 Asses (Silver, 12.87 mm, 1.31 g). Head of Turms right, wearing petasos; behind, V (mark of value). Rev. Blank. Vecchi, EC I, 84. HN Italy 163. HGC 1, 130. Toned. Very Fine. Very Rare.
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Lot # 140 - Etruria. Populonia. Circa 3rd century BC. 2.5 Asses (Silver, 10.89 mm, 1.04 g). Male head right; behind, VII (mark of value). Rev. Blank. Vecchi, EC I, 95.13 (this coin). HN Italy 175. HGC 1, 136. Cabinet tone. About Very Fine. Very Rare.
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Lot # 141 - Etruria. Cosa. Circa 273-250 BC. Bronze (Bronze, 17.52 mm, 6.06 g). Helmeted head of Coza left. Rev. CO[ZANO], Head of bridled horse right. HN Italy 211. Vecchi, EC I, 5. Brownish patina from an old collection context. About Very Fine. Very Rare.
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Lot # 142 - Latium. Alba Fucens. Circa 280-275 BC. Obol. (Silver, 12 mm, 0.56 g). Helmeted head of Minerva right. Rev. ALBA, Eagle on thunderbolt right, turned back. HN Italy 241. SNG Paris 222. Cabinet toned. Crystallized surfaces. Minor flattening on reverse, otherwise, Good Very Fine. Very Rare.
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Lot # 143 - Central Italy. Uncertain mint. Circa 3rd Century BC. Cast Quadrans. (Bronze, 44.46 mm, 69 g). Dolphin left; around, three pellets (mark of value). Rev. Cantharus. HN Italy 347. Haeberlin p. 148, 1-4, pl. 62, 8-9. ICC 260 (Minerva/Cantharus Series). Green patina. Good Very Fine. Very Rare.
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Lot # 144 - Central Italy. Uncertain mint. Circa 3rd Century BC. Cast Uncia (Bronze, 26.15 mm, 22.44 g). Pellet on raised disk. Rev. Swastika. HN Italy 387. Haeberlin pp. 168-169, 1-26, pl. 68, 26-27. ICC 309. Attractive green patina. Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
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Lot # 145 - Central Italy, possibly Campania. Circa first half of 2nd - 1st centuries BC. Unofficial Pseudo-Coin. (Struck Lead Alloy, 20.5 mm, 3.87 g). Head of Vulcan right, wearing wreathed pileus and with tongs on shoulder. Rev. Furnacator in short tunic, fallus hanging down, advancing right and holding shovel; before, askos. HN Italy -. Stannard 2007 (LOC), series 59, no. 618 - 23.041 (only one specimen). Stannard, "Apollo and the little man with the strigils, and the Italo-Baetican iconography", 2020, pl.5, n. 12. Old cabinet toned. Minor areas of flattening. Otherwise, Good Very Fine. Embarrassingly Rare - possibly the second specimen known - with no example recorded at auction in the last quarter of a century.   From a collection of ancient lead tokens, assembled since the late 1960s.   This rare pseudo-coin belongs to an unofficial Italic series studied by Clive Stannard, first identified in the river deposits of the Liri near Minturnae. These pieces are notable for their striking and unusual iconography. On the obverse of this specimen appears Vulcan, unmistakably associated with hard manual labor. The reverse features a seminude stoker at work, his short tunic lifted to reveal his genitals - a raw, almost defiant image of the physical reality of toil. Related bronze issues from the same series depict similar figures, as well as strigils and other implements of the gymnasium or, more precisely, the bath complex. These pieces reflect themes of work, purification, and public life. Communal baths - often founded by generous benefactors - anchor the social and ritual context in which these tokens circulated. They speak to a world of trade, routine, and collective identity shaped at the margins of formal state control. Ultimately, these popular - or to use a modern term, proletarian - pseudo-coins were the everyday currency of those who kept the baths running: most likely slaves. In their bold imagery and function, they express not just utility, but a kind of pride: currencies made by the working class, for the working class.
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Lot # 146 - 146. Calabria. Tarentum. 510-510 BC. Stater (Silver, 25.51 mm, 7.16 g). TARAS (retrograde), Naked Phalantus seated on dolphin right, with arm extended and hand on dolphin’s back; below, scallop shell. Rev. The same type incuse left, without ethnic. HN Italy 826. Vlasto 68. Fischer-Bossert 14 (V7/R10, these dies). Heavily cleaned, with remains of abundant and heavy oxides, otherwise, about Near Extremely Fine. Lovely archaic style. Very Rare.   From a Swiss collection formed before 2005.   The dolphin carries Phalantus, the naked Spartan exile, safely across the sea and brings him to Italy in accordance with the Delphic oracle, which commanded him to found the city “where he would see rain fall from a clear sky.” There he founded Taras (Taranto).
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Lot # 147 - Calabria. Tarentum. Stater. Circa 500-490 BC (Silver, 19.73 mm, 8.03 g). TAPAS, Naked Phalantus seated on dolphin right, with arm extended and holding a cuttle-fish. Rev. TAPAS, Hippocamp swimming right; below, scallop shell. HN Italy 827. Fischer-Bossert 29 (V12/R23). Vlasto 129. HGC 1, 753. Nicely toned. Well centered. About Extremely Fine. Rare.   From a European Collection, formed before 2005.
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Lot # 148 - Calabria. Tarentum. Circa 332-302 BC. Nomos (Silver, 24.34 mm, 7.75 g). Struck under Sa- (Magistrate). Naked warrior on horseback right, thrusting down with spear, and holding shield and two javelins; below, ΣΑ. Rev. TAPAΣ, Naked Phalantus astride dolphin left, holding trident and kantharos; on left field, K; below, little dolphin. HN Italy 937. Vlasto 607-608. HGC 1, 803. Nicely toned. About Extremely Fine.
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Lot # 149 - Calabria. Tarentum. Circa 332-302 BC. Nomos (Silver, 22.48 mm, 7.88 g). Struck under Sa- and Sym- (Magistrates). Naked youth on horseback right, crowning horse's head; below, ΣA. Rev. TAPAΣ, Naked Phalantus astride dolphin left, holding long palm frond; on right field, crested Corinthian helmet; below, ΣYM. HN Italy 941. Vlasto 651-653. Cabinet toned. Well centered. Extremely Fine. Scarce.
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Lot # 150 - Calabria. Tarentum. Circa 302-280 BC. Nomos (Silver, 22.43 mm, 7.77 g). Struck under Deinokrates (Magistrate). Naked warrior on horseback right, thrusting down with spear, and holding shield and two javelins; in upper left, ΣΙ; below, ΔEINOKPATHΣ. Rev. TΑΡΑΣ, Naked Phalantus astride dolphin left, holding small dolphin. HN Italy 967. Vlasto 692-923. HGC 1, 816. Attractive toning with light violet iridescence. A charming specimen of fine style, with minor weakness on the reverse. Otherwise, Near Extremely Fine.
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Lot # 151 - Calabria. Tarentum. Circa 240-228 BC. Nomos (Silver, 19.48 mm, 6.44 g). Struck under Xenocrates, Trc-, and So- (Magistrates). ΞE - NOKPA / TH - Σ, Cuirassed and cloaked warrior on horseback left; behind, monogram TPK and pileus. Rev. TAPAΣ, Naked Phalantus astride dolphin on waves left, holding, trident and raising drapery; behind, monogram. HN Italy 1058. Vlasto 956-957. HGC 1, 904. Lustrous. Strongly struck on a broad flan. High reliefs. About Uncirculated.
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Lot # 152 - Calabria. Tarentum. Punic occupation, circa 212-209 BC. Half Shekel (Silver, 18.68 mm, 3.93 g), struck under Kritos (Magistrate). KPITO - Σ, Youth on horseback right, crowning the horse and holding palm branch. Rev. TAPAΣ, Dolphin rider left, holding trident and Nike crowning him; monograms EK - ΞΩ in fields. HN Italy 1080. Vlasto 978-80. SNG ANS 1269. SNG Copenhagen 950. HGC 1, 932. Well struck with sharp details. About Uncirculated.   From a Swiss collection formed before 2005.  
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Lot # 153 - Calabria. Tarentum. Punic occupation, circa 212-209 BC. Half Shekel (Silver, 18.69 mm, 3.64 g), struck under Sokannas (Magistrate). ΣΩΚΑΝ - ΝΑΣ, Armored warrior on horseback right, holding palm branch. Rev. TAPAΣ, Dolphin rider left, holding kantharos and trident; on right, eagle. HN Italy 1082. Vlasto 984-986. SNG ANS 1274. SNG Copenhagen 951. HGC 1, 934. Lustrous. Virtually as struck.   From a Swiss collection formed before 2005
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Lot # 154 - Lucania. Heraclea. Circa 390-340 BC. Stater (Silver, 20.80 mm, 7.70 g). Struck under Euthu- and Apol- (Magistrates). Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with Skylla hurling a stone; before, EYΘ. Rev. AΠOΛ - |-ΗΡΑΚΛΗΙΩΝ, Herakles standing right, wrestling with the Nemean lion; on left, club; between legs, oinochoe. HN Italy 1378. Van Keuren 51. SNG ANS 66. McClean 825. HGC 1, 980. Lightly toned. Minor marks. Nice style. A full Good Very Fine.
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Lot # 155 - Lucania. Heraclea. Circa 281-278 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 20.95 mm, 7.84 g). Struck under Aris- (Magistrates). HPAKΛΗΙΩ - Ν, Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with Skylla hurling a stone; behind, E. Rev. ΑΡΙΣ, Herakles standing facing, holding quiver over shoulder, lion's skin, bow, arrows, and grounded club on which is owl standing. HN Italy 1385. Van Keuren 87. SNG ANS 77-79. Work 92 (same dies). HGC 1, 990. Toned with underlying luster. About Extremely Fine.
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Lot # 156 - Lucania. Metapontion. Stater. Circa 540-510 BC (Silver, 27.59 mm, 7.83 g). META, Seven-grained ear of barley, upon which rests a grasshopper. Rev. Same type in incuse, with on left the outline of a dolphin. HN Italy 1472. Noe, Class V, 104. SNG ANS 1207. Kraay & Hirmer 229 (same dies). Gorini 10. HGC 1, 1027. Lightly toned. Centered and well struck in high relief on a good metal. One might say Almost Fdc. Very Rare and among the finest specimens known.   From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.   The ear was Metapontum’s emblem, reflecting the central role of agriculture in the city’s economy, with barley as its principal crop and hallmark. The dolphin, a recurring motif in Greek coastal iconography, symbolized the city’s maritime identity and prosperity. Nestled between the Ionian Sea and two rivers, Metapontum relied on the sea for trade and sustenance; the dolphin thus conveyed protection, good fortune, and safe navigation. In Greek mythology, it was also sacred to Apollo, further underscoring its association with guidance and salvation.
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Lot # 157 - Lucania. Metapontion. Circa 540-510 BC. Third Stater or Drachm (Silver, 18.65 mm, 2.59 g). META, Eight-grained ear of barley. Rev. Same type in incuse. HN Italy 1468. Noe, Class III, 79. HGC1, 1069. Lovely old cabinet tone. Very well struck on good metal. About Extremely Fine.
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Lot # 158 - Lucania. Metapontion. Stater. Circa 340-330 BC (Silver, 21.36, 7.98 g). Helmeted head of Leukippos right; behind, AMI. Rev. META, Ear of barley with leaf to right, upon which is a thunderbolt. HN Italy 1577. Johnston-Noe B4.2. SNG Copenhagen 1214. HGC 1, 1055. Wonderful crystallized patina with iridescent toning. Superb specimen, boldly struck and of fine Classical style. Minor flattening on reverse. Otherwise, Good Extremely Fine.   From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.
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Lot # 159 - Lucania. Metapontion. Stater. Circa 330-290 BC (Silver, 23.87 mm, 7.70 g). Wreathed head of Demeter left. Rev. META, Ear of barley with leaf to left, upon which is a pair of tongs; below, ΑΘΑ. HN Italy 1583. Johnston-Noe C4.9-11. SNG ANS 491. HGC 1, 1063. Lightly toned with some underlying luster. Very well struck. Extremely Fine.
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Lot # 160 - Lucania. Metapontion. Circa 325-275 BC. Diobol (Silver, 12.97 mm, 1.22 g). Laureate head of Zeus Ammon right. Rev. META, Ear of barley with leaf to right, upon which is a tripod. HN Italy 1603. Johnston-Noe F6.1. SNG ANS 520. Deeply toned. Nearly Extremely Fine. Scarce.
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Lot # 161 - Lucania. Metapontion. Circa 325-275 BC. Diobol (Silver, 13.55 mm, 1.24 g). Head of Karneios, horned, left; under chin, ΣA. Rev. META, Ear of barley with leaf to right, upon which perches owl holding grasshopper; below, Π. HN Italy 1601. Johnston-Noe F7.2. SNG ANS 495. Lovely old cabinet tone. Minor abrasion on reverse. About Extremely Fine.
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Lot # 162 - Lucania. Metapontion. Circa 300-250 BC. Bronze (Bronze,15.30 mm, 3.04 g). Head of Dionysos left, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. META, Ear of barley with leaf to right, upon which is a cross-torch. HN Italy 1683. Johnston, Bronze 47. HGC 1, 1182. Untouched green patina. Good Very Fine.
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Lot # 163 - Lucania. Metapontion. Circa 300-250 BC. Bronze (Bronze, 14.11 mm, 2.50 g). Wreathed head of Demeter right. Rev. META, Ear of barley with leaf to right, upon which is a bee. HN Italy 1698. Johnston, Bronze 62. SNG Copenhagen 1261. Untouched green patina. Near Extremely Fine.
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Lot # 164 - Lucania. Metapontion. Circa 300-250 BC. Bronze (Bronze, 10.44 mm, 1.31 g). Head of Karneios, horned, right. Rev. META, Ear of barley with leaf to right, upon which is a cricket. HN Italy 1700. Johnston, Bronze 64. HGC 1, 1139. Untouched green patina. Good Very Fine.
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Lot # 165 - Lucania. Metapontion. Time of Pyrrhus, circa 280-279 BC. Tetrobol (Gold, 14.00 mm, 2.87 g). ΛEYKIΠΠOΣ, Helmeted head of Leukippos right. Rev. M - E, Two ears of barley, both with leaf outward; between, ΣI. HN Italy 1630. SNG ANS 397-398. Jameson 1867. HGC 1, 1025. Highly lustrous and well struck. Extremely Fine - in CCG slab, graded MS 60 (AB726125).
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Lot # 166 - Lucania. Metapontion. Punic occupation, circa 215-207 BC. Half Shekel (Silver, 18.72 mm, 3.53 g). Helmeted head of Athena right. Rev. META, Ear of barley with leaf to right, upon which perches owl. HN Italy 1634. Jameson 329. SNG ANS 549-550. HGC 1, 1092. Lightly toned. Invisible flan crack. Good Extremely Fine.
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Lot # 167 - Lucania. Metapontion. Punic occupation, circa 215-207 BC. Quarter Shekel (Silver, 14.66 mm, 2.06 g). Head of Demeter right, wearing wreath of grain ears. Rev. META, two ears of grain each with leaf to right; on the outermost leaf, crossed torch. HN Italy 1636. Robinson, "Coinage of the Second Punic War", p. 50.6 and pl. VI.9. HGC 1, 1093. Lightly toned. Virtually as struck.   From a Swiss collection.   It was during the Punic occupation of Metapontion that this coin was struck, and like other Punic issues minted at this time in southern Italy, the fabric and execution of strike are neat and precise with thin flans and competent engraving. The coin retains the portrait of Demeter on the obverse (in contrast to the half shekels struck at the same time, which bear a head of Athena), while on the reverse the traditional city emblem of the grain ear is augmented to a pair.
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Lot # 168 - Lucania. Siris and Pyxus. Stater. Circa 540-510 BC (Silver, 28.08 mm, 7.64 g). Bull standing left, looking backwards; in exergue and on left field, ΣIΡIN - OΣ (retrograde in archaic characters); cable border with dotted interstices. Rev. The same type right, in incuse; in exergue and on right field, ΠV+ - OES (retrograde in archaic characters); herringbone border. HN Italy - (but cf. 1725 for the reverse). Traité -. Perret -. SNG ANS 816 (this reverse die) = Mangieri, RIN 1981, D25 on pl. IV. Lightly toned. Minor scratches on obverse and scattered cleaning marks. Well struck. Extremely Fine. Exceedingly Rare, with an unpublished obverse die.   From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.   The retrospicient bull was chosen as a symbol by Sybaris in ancient Greece because it represented fertility and strength, qualities attributed both to the animal and to the river Krathis, which was personified in the shape of the bull. The image of the bull with its head turned backward, recurrent on Sybarite coins, was therefore a reference to the vitality of the waters that made the city rich and prosperous, as well as a symbol of power and protection for the community. Looking backward symbolizes the connection to origins, to the land and the past, while also reflecting a conscious respect for traditions that serve as a source of energy for the future. Later, other colonies of Sybaris, such as Poseidonia (modern Paestum), Laos, Skidros, Siris, and Pyxous, adopted the bull on their coins, symbolizing both a connection to the territory and spiritual value
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Lot # 169 - Lucania. Sybaris. Circa 550-510 BC. Stater (Silver, 28.68 mm, 7.04 g). Bull standing left, head turned right; in exergue, VM. Rev. Same type in incuse. HN Italy 1729. SNG ANS 836. Dewing 406. HGC 1, 1231. Toned. Minor roughness and cleaning marks. Otherwise, About Extremely Fine.
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Lot # 170 - Lucania. Sybaris. Circa 550-510 BC. Obol (Silver, 10.46 mm, 0.29 g). Bull standing left, head turned right. Rev. Large M above V; around, three pellets. Cf. HN Italy 1739. Cf. HGC 1, 1235. Toned. Crude style for issue, possibly imitative. Good Very Fine.
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Lot # 171 - Lucania. Thurium. Distater. Circa 380-350 BC (Silver, 26.3 mm, 15.99 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet decorated with Scylla; behind neck, ΔΙ. Rev. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ, Bull butting right; in exergue, fish swimming right. HN Italy 1805. SNG ANS 971. Noe, Thurian Distaters, Group F. HGC 1, 1255. Lightly toned. Superbly struck on a broad flan. A magnificent specimen of fine Classical style. Good Extremely Fine.   From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.
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Lot # 172 - Bruttium. The Serdaioi. Circa 500-475 BC. Diobol (Silver, 11.83 mm, 1.17 g). ΣEΡ, Laureate head of Dionysus left, with pointed beard. Rev. Bunch of grapes. HN Italy 1718. De Luynes 1139. Cahn, Serdaioi, 81-85. Cf. NAC 13, 1998, lot 164. Cf. Gorny & Mosch 199, lot 38. Lightly toned. Minor peeling and a small edge chip. Very Fine. Exceedingly rare, with only a few specimens known.
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Lot # 173 - Bruttium. The Brettii. Second Punic War, circa 216-214 BC. Trihemiobol (Bronze, 15.69 mm, 2.80 g). Head of sea-goddess Amphitrite left, wearing crab headdress; to the upper right, small serpent. Rev. BPET - TIΩN, Crab. HN Italy 1944. SNG ANS 10. Scheu 29. HGC 1, 1374. Dark green parina. Minor marks. A full Good Very Fine.
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Lot # 174 - Bruttium. The Brettii. Second Punic War, circa 216-214 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20.91 mm, 4.42 g). Veiled and draped bust of Hera Lakinia right, wearing polos and sceptre over shoulder; behind, fly. Rev. BPETTIΩN, Zeus standing left, foot on Ionic capital, holding sceptre; before, eagle flying left, carrying wreath in his talons. HN Italy 1970. Scheu 84. SNG ANS 26. HGC 1, 1357. Nicely toned with deposits. Minor cleaning marks. Extremely Fine.
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Lot # 175 - Bruttium. Kroton. Circa 530-500 BC. Stater (Silver, 28.03 mm, 7.63 g). ϘPO, Ornamented tripod terminating with leonine paws, with coiled serpents facing each-other above and at base; beside, crab. Rev. Same type in incuse. HN Italy 2078. Attianese 32. SNG ANS 244-245. HGC 1, 1444. Toned. Somewhat rough. Otherwise, Near Extremely Fine. Rare.
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Lot # 176 - Bruttium. Kroton. Circa 530-500 BC. Stater (Silver, 23.72 mm, 7.37 g). ϘPO, Ornamented tripod terminating with leonine paws; beside, heron. Rev. Same type in incuse. HN Italy 2093. SNG Oxford 1467. HGC 1, 1446. Lightly toned. Good Very Fine.
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Lot # 177 - Bruttium. Kroton. Circa 500-480 BC. Stater (Silver, 22.06 mm, 8.00 g). ϘPO, Ornamented tripod terminating with leonine paws. Rev. Incuse eagle flying left. HN Italy 2108. SNG ANS 292. Attianese -. HGC 1, 1447. Attractive Iridescent toning. An impressively well-struck piece with sharp details and legend. About Fdc. Rare with the eagle to left.
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Lot # 178 - Bruttium. Kroton. Didrachm. Circa 400-325 BC (Silver, 22.33 mm, 7.68 g). Head of Hera Lakinia facing slightly right, wearing stephane decorated with palmettes. Rev. ΚΡΟ - ΤΩΝΙ - ΑΤΑΝ, Herakles Epitrapezios holding cup and reclining left on lion skin draped over rock; before, tripod; below, club and bow. HN Italy 2167. SNG ANS 371 (same obverse die). Dewing 511. Attianese 135 (he notes that this obverse die bears an engraver's signature below the necklace of Hera Lakinia, which is not visible on this specimen). HGC 1, 1463. Lightly toned. Expressive and lovely portrait, in late Classical style. Near Extremely Fine.   From a Swiss collection formed before 2005
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Lot # 179 - Bruttium. Kroton. Circa 400-350 BC. Triobol (Silver, 13.05 mm, 0.98 g). KPO, Ornamented tripod terminating with leonine paws; beside, olive leaf. Rev. Thunderbolt between star and eagle on Ionic column. HN Italy 2185. SNG ANS 416 var. (positions of eagle and star reversed). HGC 1, 1481. Toned, with deposits. Good Very Fine. Rare.
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Lot # 180 - Bruttium. Kroton. Triobol. Circa 300-250 BC. Triobol (Silver, 13.61 mm, 1.22 g). KPOTΩ, Helmeted head of Athena right. Rev. OIKIΣTAΣ, Herakles, wearing lion's skin, standing right and leaning on club; behind, Ϙ. HN Italy 2198. SNG ANS 426. HGC 1, 1503 corr. (diobol). Toned, with minor deposits on obverse. Near Extremely Fine. Rare.

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