Banner Artemide LXI
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Lot # 1 - Celtic World. Gaul, Massalia. AR Obol, c. 5th century BC. Obv. Helmeted male head right; wheel on helmet. Rev. Wheel with four spokes. Depeyrot, Hellénistiques 2; Deroc & Casado fig. 3, 1; D'Hermy 2013. AR. 0.43 g. 10.00 mm. VF. Very intriguing and fascinating is the comparison with the Syracusian standard which appears very similar in style and nominal value.
Choice Example
Lot # 2 - Celtic World. Cisalpine Gaul, the Veneti. AR Drachm, imitating Massalia, 3rd-2nd century BC. Obv. Head of Artemis right. Rev. Blundered legend. Stylized lion right. CCCBM II, S71; Pautasso pl. LIX, 310-2. AR. 2.65 g. 15.00 mm. RR. Very rare issue. Undoubtedly one of the best specimen offered for the type. EF.
Lot # 3 - Celtic World. Vindelici. AV Stater, 'Regenbogenschüsselchen' type, 2nd-1st century BC. Obv. Bird's head left. Rev. Six pellets within torque. LT 9427; Flesche 303-4; Kellner 2327 Typ II D. AV. 7.40 g. 18.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Centred and complete. EF. The defeat of the Gauls Vindelici at Vercellae against the Romans in 101 BC marked a significant event in Roman expansionism. This clash not only halted the advance of migrating tribes but also solidified Roman control over the region. The symbolic imagery likely depicted on artifacts from this period would reflect the Gauls Vindelici's cultural identity and their acknowledgement, albeit reluctantly, of Roman authority. These historical events offer insights into the power dynamics and cultural interactions between the Gauls Vindelici and the Roman Republic during this era.
Lot # 4 - Celtic World. Vindelici. AV Stater, 'Regenbogenschüsselchen' type, 2nd-1st century BC. Obv. Bird's head left within wreath. Rev. Star or cross; three pellets above, two volutes below. LT 9436; Flesche 305; Kellner type II E. AV. 7.60 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Good strike and centering for issue. EF. The defeat of the Gauls Vindelici at Vercellae against the Romans in 101 BC marked a significant event in Roman expansionism. This clash not only halted the advance of migrating tribes but also solidified Roman control over the region. The symbolic imagery likely depicted on artifacts from this period would reflect the Gauls Vindelici's cultural identity and their acknowledgement, albeit reluctantly, of Roman authority. These historical events offer insights into the power dynamics and cultural interactions between the Gauls Vindelici and the Roman Republic during this era.
Lot # 5 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Iguvium. AE Cast Uncia, 280-240 BC. Obv. Bunch of grapes within raised circle. Rev. Cornucopiae turned around central pellet. Vecchi ICC 209; HN Italy 28; Haeberlin pl. 78, nn. 16-17; Thurlow-Vecchi 149. AE. 12.70 g. 28.00 mm. R. Rare, with fascinating dark green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 6 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Tuder. AE 20 mm, c. 280-240 BC. Obv. Head of Silenus to right, wearing ivy wreath and with korymbos at forehead. Rev. TVTERE. Eagle with spread wings standing left. HN Italy 37; SNG ANS 105-7; SNG BN 194-200. AE. 3.50 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare struck issue. Delicate green patina. Scratch on reverse. VF. Ex Nomisma 21, 2002, lot 4.
Lot # 7 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Tuder. Cast AE Uncia, 280-240 BC. Based on an As of about 251g. Obv. Kantharos; above pellet. Rev. Spearhead; to left, pellet; to right, TV. Vecchi ICC 221; HN Italy 45; Haeberlin pl. 81, 5-7; Thurlow-Vecchi 162. AE. 22.40 g. 28.50 mm. R. A superb example with green patina. Well impressed and complete. EF.
Lot # 8 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Tuder. AE Cast Semis. Sleeping dog series, 220-200 BC. Obv. Sleeping dog. Rev. Lyre. HN Italy 46; Vecchi ICC 223; Haeberlin pl. 81, 11; Thurlow-Vecchi 164. AE. 29.14 g. 31.00 mm. R. Rare. Lovely deep green patina with brown spots. VF.
Lot # 9 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Tuder. AE Cast Triens. Sleeping dog series, c. 220-200 BC. Obv. Right hand, wearing caestus, flanked by four pellets. Rev. Two clubs; traces of ethnic [TVT]D[E] (in Umbrian, retrograde) between, flanked by four pellets. HN Italy 47; Haeberlin pl. 81, nn. 15-18; Vecchi ICC 224; Thurlow-Vecchi 165. AE. 29.00 g. 31.00 mm. R. Rare. Choice example. Dark patina. Good VF. Ex Nomisma 5, 1995, 4.
Lot # 10 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Tuder. AE Cast Quadrans. Sleeping dog series, 220-200 BC. Obv. Frog; single pellet left, two pellets right. Rev. Anchor; TV left; to right, three pellets. HN Italy 48; Vecchi ICC 225; Haeberlin pl.81, nn. 19-22; Thurlow-Vecchi 166. AE. 17.40 g. 27.00 mm. Superb example with a spectacular frog depiction on obverse. Lovely grey patina, better in hand. EF/About EF. Ex Thesaurus 5, 2010, n. 76.
Lot # 11 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Tuder. AE Cast Sextans. Sleeping dog series, c. 220-200 BC. Obv. Cicada; pellet to left and right. Rev. Trident, VT and two pellets flanking. HN Italy 49; Vecchi ICC 226; Haeberlin pl. 81, 23-26; Thurlow-Vecchi 167. AE. 15.90 g. 24.00 mm. R. Rare and choice, with good reliefs. Lovely deep grey patina with green hues. Cast flaw on reverse, otherwise. about EF.
Lot # 12 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Tuder. AE Cast Uncia. Sleeping dog series, c. 220-200 BC. Obv. Two handled vase; above, pellet. Rev. Spearhead; to right, TV; to left, pellet. Vecchi ICC 227; HN Italy 50; Haeberlin pl. 81, 27-28; Thurlow-Vecchi 168. AE. 6.90 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare as such. Choice example. EF.
Lot # 13 - Greek Italy. Uncertain Umbria or Etruria. AE Cast Quadrans, 3rd century BC. Obv. Club. Rev. Three pellets. HN Italy 53; Haeberlin pl. 81, nn. 33-35; Vecchi ICC 198; Thurlow-Vecchi 171. AE. 52.30 g. 35.00 mm. RRR. Superb example of this extremely rare issue, few specimens known. Enchanting deep green patina. EF. Ex Thesaurus 3, 2008, 177.
Lot # 14 - Greek Italy. Uncertain Umbria or Etruria. AE Cast Sextans, 3rd cent. BC. Obv. Club. Rev. Two pellets. HN Italy 54; Haeberlin pl. 81, 40-41; Vecchi ICC 199; Thurlow-Vecchi 172. AE. 28.49 g. 29.00 mm. Choice example, with a great emerald green patina; originally broken at poles. EF.
Lot # 15 - Greek Italy. Uncertain Umbria or Etruria. AE Cast Sextans, 3rd cent. BC. Obv. Club. Rev. Two pellets. HN Italy 54; Haeberlin pl. 81, 40-41; Vecchi ICC 199; Thurlow-Vecchi 172. AE. 19.70 g. 25.00 mm. Choice example, in good condition for the issue. Superb intese dark green patina. About EF. Ex Thesaurus 3, 2008, 179.
Lot # 16 - Greek Italy. Uncertain Umbria or Etruria. AE Cast Uncia, c. 3rd century BC. Obv. Club. Rev. Pellet. HN Italy 55; Vecchi ICC 200; Haeberlin pl. 81,42.43; Thurlow-Vecchi 173. AE. 9.00 g. 21.00 mm. R. Rare, of extraordinary quality. Lovely greyish brown patina. Undoubtedly one of the best specimens ever offered. Good EF. Ex Thesaurus 3, 2008, 181.
Lot # 17 - Greek Italy. Etruria, uncertain mint. AE Uncia. Circa 3rd century BC. Obv. Wheel of six spokes, pellet within. Rev. Bipennis; pellet (mark of value) and letter flanking. HN Italy 59; Vecchi ICC 170b. AE. 6.78 g. 21.70 mm. R. Rare and choice. Rough surfaces. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 18 - Etruria. Inland Etruria, uncertain mint. AE Uncia, 3rd century BC, uncertain mint. Obv. Wheel with six spokes; in field, pellet. Rev. Anchor; in field, pellet and letter. Vecchi ICC 154; Vecchi EC 57-59; HN Italy 67. AE. 8.78 g. 22.80 mm. R. Rare and choice. Rough surfaces. VF.
Lot # 19 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Arretium (?) The Chiana Valley. AE 18 mm, c. 208-207 BC. Obv. Head of an African male right. Rev. Elephant standing right, bell hanging from neck; Etruscan M below. HN Italy 69; SNG ANS 39-41; SNG Cop. 47; BMC 19. AE. 4.56 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare and fascinating issue, lovely green patina with minor earthy deposits. VF.
Lot # 20 - Greek Italy. Inland Etruria, uncertain mint. AE 16 mm, c. 3rd century BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. Maltese dog running left; below, Etruscan M. HN Italy 70; Vecchi EC -; SNG Cop. 51. AE. 3.04 g. 16.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, nice green patina with reddish spots. About VF.
Lot # 21 - Greek Italy. Uncertain Central Etruria. Incuse Centesimal Group. AE 30-Units, late 4th-3rd century BC. Obv. Bearded head of Hercle right, wearing lion skin; behind, traces of mark of value XXX. Dotted border within wreath. Rev. Incuse sting-ray swimming right; border of wawes. Vecchi EC p. 332, series 5; HN Italy 80. AE. 14.49 g. 27.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Superb deep emerald-green patina. VF/F. Ex Artemide LVI, lot 6.
Lot # 22 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR Unit, late 5th century BC. Obv. Eagle with closed wings standing right. Rev. Large I. Unpublished in the standard references; cf. Artemide LI, 2019, lots 6 and 7 and Roma Numismatics X, 2015, lots 16 and 17. AR. 1.03 g. 11.50 mm. RR. Very rare and complete, few recorded examples. Good metal. About EF.
Impressive Archaic Type
Lot # 23 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR 10 Units. First Metus Group, c. 425-400 BC. Obv. Head of Metus facing, hair bound with diadem; below, X. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC Series 8, 1-20 (O1); HN Italy 117; Sambon 35-36. AR. 8.01 g. 24.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Sound metal for issue and very broad flan. Lightly off-centre. A superb example, brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. EF. The first silver Metus group and its fractions (dated by hoard evidence to the late fifth century), is on a standard close to the silver Attic Didrachm or Corinthian stater, theoretically of about 8.6g.
Lot # 24 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AV 25-Asses, 3rd century BC. Obv. Bare male head right, with curly hair and wearing necklace; XXV behind. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC 28 (O1); HN Italy 133. AV. 1.30 g. 11.00 mm. RR. A charming example of this very rare issue. About EF. Sold in Artemide LIX, 2023, lot 124 but not paid.
Lot # 25 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR 20-Asses. Obv. Head of Metus facing, hair bound with diadem; below, X - X. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC 58; HN Italy 152; SNG BN 15. AR. 8.33 g. 23.50 mm. R. Great metal. Brilliant, superb and prettily toned. Very rare as such. EF. Ex Artemide LIX, 2023, 126.
Lot # 26 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. Lot of two (2) AR 10 Asses, 3rd century BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left; at right, [X]. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC Group XVI, 70.218 (same obverse die); HN Italy 168. AR. Weight: 4.21 and 4.19 g. Diameter: 19 mm and 19 mm. Intriguing pair with the same metal flaw on obverse, due to a breakage of the die. Good VF.
Lot # 27 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AE Sextans, 3rd century BC. Obv. Head of Menvra right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; above, two pellets. Rev. Owl facing with closed wings, standing right on two pellets; above, crescent between two stars; below, PVPL[VNA]. Vecchi EC 135; HN Italy 186; HGC 1 180. AE. 7.28 g. 26.50 mm. Lovely green earthy patina. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 28 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AE Sextans, late 3rd century BC. Obv. Head of young Hercle right, bound with diadem; on shoulder, club. Rev. Two pellets in centre; above, bow and arrow to left; below, bow and pvplvna. HN Italy 187; Vecchi EC 136. AE. 14.00 g. 27.50 mm. R. Rare, pretty brown patina. Traces of overstriking. About VF/VF.
Lot # 29 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Cosa. AE Quartuncia, c. 273-250 BC. Obv. Head of Cosa left, wearing crested helmet. Rev. COZA[NO]. Bridled horse' s head right. Vecchi EC 5.7; HN Italy 211; Buttrey, IIB; Sambon,154. AE. 4.18 g. 15.90 mm. RR. Very rare. Lovely green patina. About VF.
Lot # 30 - Greek Italy. Central Italy, Alba Fucens. AR Obol, c. 280-275 BC. Obv. Head of Minerva right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. Eagle right on thunderbolt, wings open. HN Italy 243; HGC 1 216; Stazio 3; Campana 4A. AR. 0.57 g. 13.00 mm. R. Rare. Struck on broad and intact flan, minor areas of flat strike. Brilliant and darkly toned. EF.
Lot # 31 - Greek Italy. Central Italy, Alba Fucens. AR Obol, c. 280-275 BC. Obv. Head of Minerva left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings open. HN Italy 243; HGC 1 216; Stazio 5; Campana 6; Weber 231. AR. 0.63 g. 12.90 mm. RR. Very rare type with head left. Good VF.
Lot # 32 - Greek Italy. Central Italy, uncertain mint. AE 13 mm, c. 3rd century BC. Obv. Sixteen-rayed star. Rev. Eight-rayed star over crescent. HN Italy -, but cf. 363 and 375 (cast Triens and Quadrans, for similar types); Cf: Vecchi ICC 282 (Triens, from Falerii Veteris in Latium: RIN 1890, p. 317). AE. 1.24 g. 13.30 mm. RRRR. A very intriguing and enigmatic example. Of the highest rarity, apparently unlisted in the standard bibliography. EF.
Lot # 33 - Greek Italy. Central Italy, uncertain mint. AE Cast Quadrans, c. 300-250 BC. Obv. Crested helmet; three pellets. Rev. Kantharos; three pellets. HN Italy 372; Haeberlin pl. 67, nn. 10-12; ICC 292; Thurlow-Vecchi 210. AE. 58.70 g. 43.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare issue, seldom offered. Lovely deep grey patina. Minor casting flaws. VF.
Lot # 34 - Greek Italy. Central Italy, uncertain mint. AE Cast Semuncia, 3rd century BC. Obv. Beetle. Rev. Sunburst of four rays. Vecchi ICC 318; HN Italy 397; Haeberlin p. 171, 1-28, pl. 69, 12-14.. AE. 12.14 g. 23.50 mm. RR. Nice example clearly visible and complete. In good condition for issue. Deep green patina. VF.
Lot # 35 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Aesernia. AE Obol, c. 263-240 BC. Obv. VOLCANOM. Head of Vulcan left, wearing laureate pileus; to right, tongs. Rev. Jupiter in biga galloping right; in exergue, AISERNINO. HN Italy 430; SNG ANS 118. AE. 6.72 g. 20.00 mm. A nice example with green patina. Areas of flat strike on reverse. Good VF.
Lot # 36 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Cales. AE 18 mm. c. 265-240 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena left. Rev. CALENO. Cock standing right; star to upper left. HN Italy 435; HGC 1 375. AE. 5.57 g. 18.00 mm. Nice example with green-brown patina. Good VF.
Lot # 37 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Meles. AE Cast Semuncia, Time of Hannibal c. 216-210 BC. Obv. Beardless male head right. Rev. Barley-grain. HN Italy -; Campana, Samnium: Meles, in Panorama Numismatico 83, 1995, -; cf. Roma Numismatics 29, lot 36. AE. 5.99 g. 18.40 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and unpublished, few specimens known. About VF/VF.
Lot # 38 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Suessa Aurunca. AR Didrachm, c. 265-240 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; thunderbolt behind. Rev. Naked horseman (Dioskuros) riding left, leading second horse and holding filleted palm branch over shoulder; in exergue, SVESANO. HN Italy 447; SNG ANS 594-8 var. (symbol); Sambon 865. AR. 7.11 g. 22.00 mm. R. Rare as such. Centred on a large flan. Lightly rough surfaces. Choice example for the issue. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 39 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Teanum Sidicinum. AE. c. 265-250 BC. Obv. Head of Minerva left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. TIANO. Cock standing right; above tail, star. HN Italy 453; HGC 1 348. AE. 7.72 g. 21.90 mm. Some roughness. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 40 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Capua. AE Uncia, c. 216-211 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter; behind, star. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; to right, star; in exergue, KAPU (in Oscan). HN Italy 493; HGC 1 391; SNG ANS 212-4. AE. 6.96 g. 21.30 mm. Dark copper tone. Nice example well impressed. Good VF.
Lot # 41 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Capua. AE Uncia, c. 216-211 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter; behind, star. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; to right, star; in exergue, KAPU (in Oscan). HN Italy 493; HGC 1 391; SNG ANS 212-4. AE. 7.76 g. 21.50 mm. Choice example with dark patina and minor reddish deposits. Different hairstyle. VF.
Lot # 42 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Capua. AE Semuncia, c. 216-211 BC. Obv. Veiled bust of Juno right, sceptre over shoulder. Rev. KAPU in Oscan letters. Grain-ear; to right, triple knot. HN Italy 500; HGC 1 398; SNG ANS 219. AE. 3.09 g. 16.50 mm. RR. Very rare and seldom offered issue. Light green patina and minor cleaning marks. About VF/VF.
Lot # 43 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Didrachm, c. 300-280 BC. Obv. Head of female left; behind, Artemis, holding two torches, running right; before, [AP ligate]. Rev. Man-headed bull standing right, head facing; above, Nike flying left, crowning him with wreath; below, Π; in exergue, ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ. HN Italy 579; SNG ANS 365; Sambon 473. AR. 7.37 g. 19.00 mm. Light marks. Almost complete and detailed flan. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 44 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AE 14 mm, c. 250-225 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left. Rev. Man-faced bull advancing right, head facing, crowned by Nike flying right above; in exergue, ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ. HN Italy 595; SNG ANS 502-3; SNG BN 1074. AE. 2.40 g. 14.00 mm. Lovely brown patina. Good VF.
Lot # 45 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Nuceria Alfaterna. AR Didrachm, c. 250-225 BC. Obv. Head of Carneius left, ram's horn in hair; Oscan legend 'nukrinum alafaternum' around. Rev. Dioskouros standing left beside horse, holding reins and spear; Oscan legend in exergue. HN Italy 608; Cf. SNG BN 1099. AR. 6.87 g. 20.80 mm. RR. Very rare type with legend on reverse. Centred and complete example with large flan. Light scratches and minor nicks. VF.
Lot # 46 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Phistelia. AR Obol, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Male head facing slightly right. Rev. Dolphin, barley grain and mussel shell; below, Oscan ethnic FISTVLIS. HN Italy 613; SNG Cop. 576; HGC 1 502. AR. 0.57 g. 11.00 mm. Choice example, struck from detailed dies. Minor patina flaws on obverse. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 47 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Diobol, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with hippocamp; symbol on neckguard. Rev. APΠA / [NΩN]. Horse prancing left. HN Italy 634; SNG ANS -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Lloyd 95. AR. 0.93 g. 12.70 mm. RR. Very rare and in superb condition for the issue. Good VF. Of particular interest is the symbol adorning the neckguard of Athena's helmet, potentially serving as a distinctive signature or mark. Such symbols often carried personal or civic significance, representing the authority or affiliation of the issuing authority.
Lot # 48 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Diobol, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. APΠ CEΠTI. Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with hippocamp; Δ on neck guard. Rev. Herakles right, fighting lion; above, ethnic; between, Δ. HN Italy 637; SNG ANS 632. AR. 0.81 g. 12.50 mm. R. Blackish tone. Clearly readable ethnic. Good VF.
Lot # 49 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 19 mm, 275-250 BC. Obv. ΠΥΛΑΙ. Bull butting right. Rev. ΑΡΠΑ (retrograde) / ΝOY. Horse prancing right. HN Italy 645; HGC 1 535. AE. 5.14 g. 19.00 mm. Choice example. EF.
Lot # 50 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Canusium. AE 19.5 mm, c. 250-225 BC. Obv. Head of young male left. Rev. [Κ]ΑΝΥΣ[ΙΝΩΝ]. Warrior, holding spear, on horseback right. HN Italy 660; HGC 2 581; SNG ANS 694. AE. 6.31 g. 19.40 mm. RR. Very rare. Nice deep green patina. VF. Scipio Africanus is known to have sought refuge in Canusium in 217/6 BC, leading A. Alföldi (in Essays in Roman coinage presented to Harold Mattingly, p. 77) to suggest that it is in fact the celebrated general depicted on the obverse.
Lot # 51 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Canusium. AE Quadrans, c. 300-250 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, beardless, wearing lion skin. Rev. KA-NY. Club; three pellets around. HN Italy 662. AE. 1.24 g. 11.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and seldom offered. Good VF.
Nummus Of Luceria
Lot # 52 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy Series. AE Cast As, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo left; in left field, mark of value. Rev. Cock standing left. HN Italy 669; Haeberlin p. 1-36 pls. 64, 6-10 and pl. 65, 1. ; ICC 336; Thurlow-Vecchi 195. 255.30 g. 67.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and nice example. Lovely green patina with reddish spots. Good VF.
Lot # 53 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy Series AE Cast Quincunx, 225-217 BC. Obv. Wheel with four spokes. Rev. Wheel with four spokes. HN Italy 670; Thurlow-Vecchi 281. AE. 35.78 g. 33.50 mm. Superb example with dark green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 54 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Quatrunx, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Thunderbolt. Rev. Club; in field, four pellets. HN Italy 671; Vecchi ICC 339; Haeberlin p. 183, 1-17; pl. 70, 10-11. AE. 98.24 g. 44.00 mm. Enchanting emerald patina. Good VF.
Lot # 55 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Biunx, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Scallop shell on a raised disk. Rev. Astragalos; to right, two pellets; all on a raised disk. HN Italy 673; Haeberlin pl. 71, 1/2; Vecchi ICC 341. AE. 81.90 g. 37.50 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Charming green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 56 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Uncia, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Frog. Rev. Corn-ear; above, pellet. HN Italy 674; Vecchi ICC 342; Haeberlin p. 184-185, 1-56; pl. 71, 3-6. AE. 39.90 g. 30.50 mm. In excellent conditions, rare as such. Lovely green patina. Superb example. Good EF.
Lot # 57 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Semuncia, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Crescent. Rev. Thyrsos with fillets. HN Italy 675; Vecchi ICC 343. AE. 25.30 g. 25.50 mm. Minor patina flaw but stable superb green patina. About EF.
Lot # 58 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Quatrunx, c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Thunderbolt. Rev. Club; above, four pellets; below, L. HN Italy 677b; Vecchi ICC 346; Haeberlin p. 188-9, 1-59; pl. 71, 18-20. AE. 29.96 g. 29.50 mm. Lovely brown patina with green hues. Good VF.
Lot # 59 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Biunx, c. 220 BC. Obv. Scallop shell. Rev. Astragalos; above, two pellets; below, L. Vecchi ICC 348; HN Italy 677d; Haeberlin p. 189-190, 1-59 pl. 71, 24-25. AE. 18.84 g. 26.00 mm. Choice example well impressed. Good VF.
Lot # 60 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Uncia, c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Frog. Rev. Corn-ear; above, pellet; below, L. HN Italy 677e; Vecchi ICC 349; Haeberlin p. 190, 1-45; pl. 71, 26-27. AE. 12.05 g. 22.00 mm. Choice example, lovely dark green patina. About EF/Good VF.