Greek Coins

Lot # 32 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Capua. AE Quincunx, 216-211 BC. Obv. Veiled head of Juno right. Rev. Corn-ear and triple-knot; ethnic at left. HN Italy 500; HGC 1 398; SNG ANS 219. AE. 3.19 g. 11 mm. RR. Very rare and seldom offered. Dusty patina. Good VF.

Lot # 31 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Capua. AE Biunx, c. 216-211 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; behind, two stars. Rev. Diana driving fast biga right; above, two stars; in exergue, KAPU (in Oscan). HN Italy 488; HGC 1 386; SNG ANS 206-207; Graziano 16. AE. 14.56 g. 26 mm. R. Rare and choice. Deep green patina. About EF.

Lot # 30 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Capua. AE Biunx, c. 216-211 BC. Obv. Bust of Tyche right wearing crown of turrets; strigil and two stars behind. Rev. Horseman galloping right, with lance pointed forwards; murex shell below, two stars to left; in exergue, KAPU (in Oscan). HN Italy 485; HGC 1 383; SNG ANS 203. AE. 15.76 g. 25 mm. RR. Very rare. Nice green patina, minor roughness. Choice for issue. Good VF.

Lot # 29 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Suessa Aurunca. AE 19 mm. c. 270-240 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. SVESANO. Cock standing right, star behind. HN Italy 449; HGC 1 510; SNG ANS 609; Sambon 873. AE. 4.56 g. 19 mm. Attractive green-brown patina; perfectly struck and centred. Choice example. EF.

Lot # 28 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Suessa Aurunca. AE 21.5 mm. c. 265-250 BC. Obv. ΠΡΟΒΟΜ. Bust of Mercury left, wearing winged petasos. Rev. SVESANO. Hercules standing right, strangling Nemean lion; club between legs. HN Italy 448; HGC 1 509; SNG Cop. 582. AE. 6.46 g. 21.5 mm. Scarce. Attractive enamel like green patina. Good VF. Ex Gerhard Hirsch 348, 8 May 2019, lot 35 (R.P. Erworben collection, 1989).

Lot # 27 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Cales. AE 19.5 mm, c. 265-240 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left; oval shield behind. Rev. Man-headed bull walking right, being crowned by Nike flying above; CALENO in exergue. HN Italy 436; HGC 1 376; SNG ANS 184-7; Sambon 970. AE. 4.32 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare and well centred, of good style. Good VF.

Lot # 26 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Cales. AE 18 mm. c. 265-240 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena left. Rev. CALENO. Rooster standing right; to left, star. HN Italy 435; HGC 1 375; SNG ANS 188-95. AE. 6.36 g. 18 mm. Good example, struck from well detailed dies. Good VF.

Lot # 25 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Cales. AE 21.5 mm, c. 265-240 BC. Obv. CALENO. Laureate head of Apollo left; behind, Δ. Rev. Μan-headed bull right, head facing; above, kithara; below, M. HN Italy 436; HGC 1 376; Sambon 939. AE. 6.51 g. 21.5 mm. R. Minor roughness, otherwise. about EF.

Lot # 24 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Aquinum. AE 22 mm. after 276 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva left. Rev. AQVINO. Rooster standing right; behind, star. HN Italy 432; HGC 1 219; SNG Cop. 101; SNG ANS 114. AE. 7.11 g. 22 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, green patina. Struck on broad flan. VF.

Lot # 23 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Aesernia. AE 22 mm, c. 263-240 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left; oval shield behind. Rev. Man-headed bull right, head facing; above, Nike flying right and crowning him; IΣ below. HN Italy 431; HGC 1 338; Sambon 182. AE. 8.3 g. 22 mm. R. Nice brown patina; irregular flan. VF/Good VF. Ex Thesaurus 10, 2014, lot 35; Ex Numismatik Naumann 131, 6 August 2023, lot 17.

Lot # 22 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Aesernia. AE Obol, c. 263-240 BC. Obv. VOLCANOM. Head of Vulcan left, wearing laureate pileus; to right, tongs. Rev. Jupiter in biga galloping right; in exergue, AISERNINO. HN Italy 430; HGC 1 337; Campana 3a. AE. 7.66 g. 23 mm. R. Green-brown patina, few spots of encrustation but anyway detailed and of good metal. Usual edge split. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 21 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Aesernia. AE 20.5 mm, c. 263-240 BC. Obv. AISERNIO. Helmeted head of Minerva left; behind, club. Rev. Eagle right, grasping snake. HN Italy 429; SNG ANS 117; SNG Cop. 263; HGC 1 336. AE. 8.53 g. 20.5 mm. RR. Very rare, with brown and green patina. VF.

Lot # 20 - 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. 6.44 g. 23 mm. RR. Very rare and in good condition for the issue. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 19 - Greek Italy. Central Italy, uncertain mint. AE Cast Sextans, 3rd century BC. Obv. Tortoise; in field, two pellets. Rev. Head of Griffin right; in field, two pellets. Vecchi ICC 300; HN Italy 380; Haeberlin p.165, 1-22; pl.68, 10-12. AE. 29.1 g. 36 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, very seldom offered. Grey patina, good details. Minor patina flaws. VF.

Lot # 18 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Cosa. AE Quartuncia, c. 273-250 BC. Obv. Bearded head of Mars right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. CO[SANO]. Bridled head of a horse right, resting on a dolphin. HN Italy 210; SNG Cop. -; Vecchi EC 1. AE. 7.31 g. 20 mm. RR. Very rare, with nice green patina. VF.

Lot # 17 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AE Triens, 3rd century BC. Obv. Head of Menvra right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; below, four pellets. Rev. Owl facing, wings spread, standing between two stars; above, four pellets; below, PVPLVNA. Vecchi EC Series 133 (O1/R1); HN Italy 184; HGC 1 175. AE. 19.11 g. 30 mm. RR. Superb green patina. Minor pitting on obverse. Possibly one of the best specimen appeared on market. VF/Good VF.

Lot # 16 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR 10 Asses, c. 300-250 BC. Obv. Female head right wearing broad hair band and triple-pendant earring; behind, X. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC Series 75 (O1); HN Italy 165; HGC 1 123. AR. 4.2 g. 15.5 mm. RR. Very rare. Exceptional example, attractively toned. EF.

Lot # 15 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR 20 Asses, 3rd century BC. Obv. Facing head of Metus with protruding tongue and long hanging hair bound by diadem; below, X:X. Rev. Two caducei, head to tail. Vecchi EC Series 48 (O14/R18); HN Italy 150; HGC 1 112. AR. 8.22 g. 21.5 mm. R. Attractive piece. Light iridescent tone. Good VF.

Lot # 14 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR 20 Asses, 3rd century BC. Obv. Facing head of Metus with protruding tongue and long hanging hair bound by diadem; below, X:X. Rev. Crude inscription (possibly reading poplv in Etruscan). Vecchi EC Series 37.153 (O1/R1 - this coin); HN Italy 142; HGC 1 113. AR. 8.46 g. 20 mm. Superb example with full details and lovely toned. About EF.

Lot # 13 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR 10 Units. First Metus Group, c. 425-400 BC. Obv. Head of Metus with protruding tongue, hair bound with diadem; below, X. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC Series 8, 39 (O6, same die); HN Italy 117; Sambon 35-36. AR. 7.54 g. 21.5 mm. RR. Very rare and superb, with great details. Pleasant tone. Light graffiti on reverse. 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 # 12 - Greek Italy. Coastal Etruria, Luca (?). AR 10 Units, 3rd century BC. Obv. Hippocamp right; above, dolphin right and CC; below, dolphin left. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC Series 8.18 (this coin); HN Italy 98; HGC 1 65. AR. 3.9 g. 16.5 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example for issue. Nice tone. Good VF. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 6, 11 March 1993, lot 6. The city of Luca, originally settled by the Ligurians, is believed to derive its name from the Ligurian term luk, meaning 'marshy place.' By the fifth century BC, Luca's control oscillated between various factions, notably the Etruscans, who by the fourth century BC appeared to have solidified their dominance over the city. Historically significant, Luca offered refuge to Ti. Sempronius Longus and his decimated Roman forces following Hannibal’s decisive victory at the Battle of the Trebia in 218 BC. Subsequently, in 177 BC, Luca was formally refounded as a Roman colony, marking the onset of the city’s full Romanization, which coincided with the broader decline of Etruscan culture throughout the region. The present coin, struck during the third century BC, represents a period in which Roman influence was increasingly prevalent in Etruria, yet it retains several defining features of Etruscan numismatics. Etruscan coinage of this era is characterized by uniface strikes—unlike the contemporaneous Greek coinage, which was typically struck on both sides. The present example was struck with a single hammer die, leaving the reverse with the natural impression of the striking surface. Notably absent are inscriptions naming the issuing authority, a hallmark of Greek coinage, and instead, Etruscan coins frequently feature numerals, as seen here with the mark of value 'X,' indicating 10 units. These units likely correspond to the Roman bronze as, the standard denomination adopted by various Italic peoples. The attribution of this hippocamp issue has been subject to scholarly debate. Previously, it had been tentatively attributed to the mints of Populonia or Vetulonia, key centers in southwestern Etruria. However, recent numismatic evidence from hoard finds supports Luca as the more probable mint for this series.

Lot # 11 - Greek Italy. Uncertain Umbria or Etruria. AE Cast Quadrans, 3rd century BC. Obv. Club. Rev. Three pellets. HN Italy 53; Vecchi ICC 198; Haeberlin pl. 81, nn. 33-35; Thurlow-Vecchi 171. AE. 57.6 g. RRR. Superb example of this extremely rare issue, few specimens known. Enchanting deep green patina. EF.

Lot # 10 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Tuder. AE Cast Uncia. Sleeping dog series, c. 220-200 BC. Obv. Two handled vase; above, pellet. Rev. Spearhead; to right, TV; to left, pellet. HN Italy 50; Vecchi ICC 227; Haeberlin pl. 81, 27-28; HGC 1 47; Campana 15. AE. 7.79 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare and complete, with good reliefs. Good VF.

Lot # 9 - 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; Haeberlin pl. 81, 23-26 226; Vecchi ICC 226; HGC 1 46; Campana 14. AE. 11.71 g. 24 mm. R. Rare and good example. Good VF.

Lot # 8 - 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 [TVTDE] (in Umbrian, retrograde) between, flanked by four pellets. HN Italy 47; Haeberlin pl. 81, nn. 15-18; Vecchi ICC 224; HGC 1 44; Campana 12. AE. 29.18 g. 30 mm. R. Rare, with high reliefs. Good VF.

Lot # 7 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Tuder. Struck AE 19 mm, c. 280-240 BC. Obv. Head of Silenus 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; HGC 1 50; Campana 3. AE. 2.79 g. 19 mm. R. Rare. Green and brown patina. Good condition for issue. VF/Good VF.

Lot # 6 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Iguvium. AE Cast Uncia, c. 280-240 BC. Obv. Bunch of grapes. Rev. Cornucopiae; at centre, pellet. Vecchi ICC 215; HN Italy 34; HGC 1 35; Campana 12. AE. 14.21 g. 26 mm. R. Rare, with earthy brown patina. VF.

Lot # 5 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Iguvium. AE Cast Sextans, c. 280-240 BC. Obv. Palm branch on raised disk. Rev. Two pellets within circle on raised disk. Vecchi ICC 214; HN Italy 33; HGC 1 34; Campana 11. AE. 20.68 g. 32.5 mm. RR. Very rare issue. VF.

Lot # 4 - Celtic World. Southern Gaul, Volcae-Tectosages. AR Drachm, c. 2nd-early 1st century BC. Obv. Stylized head left. Rev. Large cross with three ornaments and one axe in quarters. LT 3263. AR. 3.19 g. 17 mm. Fascinating coarse style. Sharply struck, nicely toned. Good VF.

Lot # 3 - Celtic World. Southern Gaul, Insubres. AR Drachm, imitating Massalia. 2nd century BC. Obv. Head of nymph right. Rev. Lion right; pseudo-legend above. BMC 3-6; CCCBM II 18-20. AR. 2.76 g. 15 mm. Sound metal, nice style. Good VF.

Lot # 2 - Celtic World. Celtic, Eastern Europe. AR Tetradrachm. Imitation of Thasos. Late 2nd-1st centuries BC. Obv. Wreathed head of young Dionysos right. Rev. Herakles standing facing, head left, holding club, lion skin draped over arm. Lukanc 1231; OTA Class III; cf. Lanz 973; cf. CCCBM I S216; cf. KMW 1521-3. AR. 16.02 g. 33 mm. Delicate golden tone over bright surfaces. EF.

Lot # 1 - Celtic World. Northwest Gaul, Aulerci Eburovices. Potin Unit, c. 100-50 BC. Obv. Stylized head right. Rev. Stylized horse left; pellets around. D&T 2640; Depeyrot, NC V, 145. BI. 3.75 g. 20 mm. Dark brown patina. Light porosity on reverse. About EF.

Lot # 52 - GRECHE - INDIA - RAJPUTANA E GUJURAT - Anonime - Dracma (AG g. 4,26). bel BB

Lot # 51 - GRECHE - INDIA - GUPTA - Skandagupta (455-480) - Dracma (AG g. 2,2). BB

Lot # 50 - GRECHE - RE PARTHI - Osroe II (190-208) - Dracma Sellwood 85.3 (AG g. 3,97) Ex asta Bolaffi 323, lotto 313 (parte del lotto di 7 monete). SPL

Lot # 49 - GRECHE - RE PARTHI - Vologases III (148-192) - Dracma S. Cop. 240 (AG g. 3,78) Ex asta Bolaffi 323, lotto 313 (parte del lotto di 7 monete). qSPL

Lot # 48 - GRECHE - RE PARTHI - Artabano III (80-90) - Dracma Sellwood 74.6 (AG g. 3,79) Ex asta Bolaffi 323, lotto 313 (parte del lotto di 7 monete). SPL+

Lot # 47 - GRECHE - RE PARTHI - Orode I (80-77 a.C.) - Dracma Sear 7389 (AG g. 4,1). BB

Lot # 46 - GRECHE - NUMIDIA - Micipsa (148-118 a.C.) - AE 25 Sear 6597 (AE g. 15,99). qBB

Lot # 45 - GRECHE - ZEUGITANA - Cartagine - Shekel Sear 6491 (tipo) (AG g. 7,3). BB

Lot # 44 - GRECHE - IMPERO PERSIANO - Siglo (AG g. 4,24). meglio di MB

Lot # 43 - GRECHE - IMPERO PERSIANO - Siglo (AG g. 4,71). meglio di MB

Lot # 42 - GRECHE - IMPERO PERSIANO - Siglo (AG g. 5,35). meglio di MB

Lot # 41 - GRECHE - RE DI CARACENE - Apodako (110-105 a.C.) - Tetradracma Sear 6178 (AG g. 14,77) Corrosioni. meglio di MB

Lot # 40 - GRECHE - ISOLE DELLA CARIA - Rodi - Emidracma (AG g. 1,41). BB

Lot # 39 - GRECHE - CARIA - Knidos - Tetrobolo S. Cop. 275/6 (AG g. 2,51). BB+/BB

Lot # 38 - GRECHE - CARIA - Kaunos - Emidracma Sear 4818 (AG g. 1,16) Ex asta Morton&Eden 84, lotto 410 (parte del lotto). qBB/MB+

Lot # 37 - GRECHE - BITHYNIA - Kios - Emidracma S. Cop. 373 (AG g. 2,4) Ex asta Morton&Eden 84, lotto 410 (parte del lotto). BB+

Lot # 36 - GRECHE - BOSFORO - Rheskuporis IV (239-276) - AE 20 (AE g. 8,68). qBB

Lot # 35 - GRECHE - MYSIA - Pergamo - AE 20 (AE g. 10). BB