Greek Coins
Results from 14351 to 14400 of 15703
Lot # 103
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Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Nomos, c. 540-510 BC. Obv. ΜΕΤΑ (retrograde) to right. Ear of barley with seven grains. Rev. Incuse ear of barley with seven grains. HN Italy 1481; Noe class IX, 192; SNG ANS -; cf. Gorini 17. AR. 7.64 g. 25.00 mm. Choice example, great metal, enchanting old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. Minor weaknesses. About EF.
Lot # 102
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Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Obol, c. 540-510 BC. Obv. Ear of barley with four grains. Rev. Incuse ear of barley with four grains. HN Italy 1469; Noe Class III, 64-5. AR. 0.39 g. 9.00 mm. Choice, well detailed. Good VF.
Lot # 101
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Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Heraclea. AR Stater, 281-278 BC. Obv. |-HPAKΛHIΩN. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with Scylla hurling rock; behind, E. Rev. Herakles standing facing, holding bow and arrows and over left arm, lion's skin, resting right hand on club; to upper left, owl. HN Italy 1385; SNG ANS 79; Van Keuren 87. AR. 7.63 g. 20.70 mm. Brilliant and superb. Metal flaw on reverse. Good VF.
Lot # 100
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Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Heraclea. AR Stater, 330/25-281 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with Scylla hurling rock; palmette on neck-guard; before, K. Rev. |-HPAKΛEIΩN. Herakles standing facing, holding club, bow, and arrow, with lion’s skin draped over left arm; to upper left, Nike flying right, crowning Herakles; EYΦ to outer left; Σ to right. HN Italy 1383; SNG ANS 69; Van Keuren 81 (same dies). AR. 7.64 g. 22.00 mm. R. Nicely toned, reverse well centered. A nice example of a rare emission. Good VF.
Lot # 99
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Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Heraclea. AR Diobol, c. 432-420 BC. Obv. Beardless head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. Lion crouching right; HE above. HN Italy 1358; Van Keuren 25. AR. 1.18 g. 11.50 mm. R. Type with beardless Herakles. Lightly porous. Well detailed reverse die. VF.
Lot # 98
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Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Heraclea. AR Diobol, c. 432-420 BC. Obv. Bearded head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. Lion crouching right; HE above. HN Italy 1358; Van Keuren 23. AR. 1.07 g. 12.00 mm. R. Rare, nicely toned. Good V/VF.
Lot # 97
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Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, The Lucanians. AR Drachm, c. 280-278 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena right. Rev. Barley grain with leaf to right; club above leaf, ΛYK monogram to left; c/m: owl standing right, head facing, in incuse circle. HN Italy 2680; Robinson, Second, p. 51; Johnston pp. 17-8. AR. 2.96 g. 17.30 mm. About VF. The countermark with the owl found on this coin is an intriguing detail that adds an extra dimension to its history. Countermarks were often applied to coins for various reasons, such as to confirm their authenticity or to indicate their value in a particular place or time. In the case of this coin, the presence of the owl may have been used to signify the acceptance or validity of the coin in a specific commercial or territorial context. Additionally, it's worth noting that the countermark could belong to the Lucanian tribes, further enhancing its significance within the context of Southern Lucania. However it is difficult to determine the exact meaning of this countermark.
Lot # 96
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Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, The Lucanians. AE Double Unit, c. 209-207 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Ares left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with griffin. Rev. ΛOYKAN[OM]. Athena advancing right, head facing, holding shield and spear. HN Italy 1454; SNG ANS 1. 13.19 g. 27.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare issue. Areas of flat strike. VF.
Lot # 95
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Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Velia. AE 14mm, 4th-2nd century BC. Obv. Head of Zeus right, laureate; A to left. Rev. Owl standing facing, wings open. HN Italy 1326; SNG ANS 1423-4. AE. 2.26 g. 12.60 mm. Lovely pale glossy green patina. VF.
Lot # 94
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Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Velia. AR Stater, 340-334 BC. Theta Group. Obv. Head of Athena right wearing crested Attic helmet with griffin on bowl; behind neck, Θ. Rev. Lion standing right; Φ above, Θ below. HN Italy 1283; Williams 288; SNG Ashmolean 1219-20. AR. 6.90 g. 23.00 mm. Die break on obverse. Nicely toned and well centered. Good VF.
Lot # 93
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Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Paestum. AE Semis, c. 90-44 BC. Obv. Veiled head of Demeter right; S (mark of value) before. Rev. Grain ear; P•ASVI above, IIII•VIR below. HN Italy 1242; Crawford, Paestum 27. AE. 4.47 g. 15.00 mm. R. Rare. Pretty dark green patina. VF.
Lot # 92
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Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Paestum. AE Sextans, Second Punic War, 218-201 BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Ceres right; to left, two pellets. Rev. PAIS. Boar standing right; below, Q VA (ligate) and two pellets. HN Italy 1211; Crawford, Paestum 9/3. AE. 3.46 g. 13.50 mm. Lovely deep green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 91
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Greek Italy. Lucania, Poseidonia-Paestum. AR Stater, 420-410 BC. Obv. Poseidon advancing right, brandishing trident; in left field, H; to right, ΠOΣEI downwards. Rev. ΠOΣEIΔAN. Bull standing left; I below. HN Italy 1127; SNG ANS 678 var. (rev. control). AR. 7.89 g. 19.20 mm. R. Rare, prettily toned. Good VF. Ex Noonans October 2022, The Sir Gerard Clauson Collection of Ancient Coins (1891-1974).
Archaic Poseidonia
Lot # 90
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Greek Italy. Lucania, Poseidonia-Paestum. AR Nomos, c. 530-500 BC. Obv. ΠΟΣ (retrograde). Poseidon, bearded, nude but for chlamys draped over his arms, standing right, preparing to cast trident held aloft in right hand, left arm extended. Rev. ΠΟΣ (retrograde). The same type incuse left, trident and ethnic in relief. HN Italy 1107; SNG ANS 615 (same obv. die); SNG München 5 (same obv. die); Gorini 5. AR. 7.46 g. 28.00 mm. RR. Very rare. An exceptionally fine example, of superb early Archaic style. Perfectly centered and finely detailed. Exceptional metal quality, enchanting cabinet tone with warm hues over lustrous surfaces. EF.
Lot # 89
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Reduced Nomos – Half-Shekel. Punic occupation, c. 212-209 BC. Obv. Warrior, wearing full armor, holding filleted palm frond, on horse walking right; ΣΩKΛN-NΛ below. Rev. Phalanthos, holding kantharos in extended right hand, cradling trident in left arm, astride dolphin left; to right, eagle standing left, wings spread; TA-PAΣ below. HN Italy 1082; Vlasto 984–6. AR. 3.68 g. 20.00 mm. Superb coin, perfectly detailed, from fresh dies. Brilliant and lovely toned. Good EF.
Lot # 88
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Obol, c. 280-228 BC. Obv. Kantharos; around, three pellets. Rev. Kantharos; K-A flanking. HN Italy 1076; Cf. Vlasto 1630 (switched obv. and rev. and letters Κ Λ). AR. 0.59 g. 10.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Attractive even grey tone, with brownish hues. About FDC.
Lot # 87
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 240-228 BC. Kallikrates magistrate. Obv. Warrior, holding Nike, who crowns him, in extended right hand, on horse rearing right; monogram to left, KAΛΛIKPA/THΣ in two lines below. Rev. Phalanthos on dolphin left, holding Nike, who crowns him, in extended right hand and cradling trident in left arm; ligate NE to right, TAPAΣ below. HN Italy 1059; Vlasto 965; SNG ANS 1262; SNG Lloyd 230; Dewing 316. AR. 6.50 g. 21.00 mm. Minor area of weak strike on reverse. Perfectly centered and excellent strike. About FDC/Good EF.
Lot # 86
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 240-228 BC. Reduced standard. Xenokrates, magistrate. Obv. Dioskouros, head facing, raising right hand and holding rein in left, on horse stepping left; monogram to right; ΞE-NOKP/AT-HΣ in two lines below. Rev. Phalanthos, nude, head and torso facing, holding trident over shoulder in right hand, and lifting drapery with left, riding dolphin left; TAPAΣ to left; waves and cuttlefish below. HN Italy 1058 var. (also pileos on obv. and monogram on rev.); Vlasto 955-8 var. (same); SNG ANS 1259 var. (same); Cf. Roma Numismatics 20, lot 28 = Nomos 19, lot 27. AR. 6.37 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Very rare variant without pileos on obverse and monogram on reverse. Perfectly centered, with beautiful tone and sharp details. EF.
Lot # 85
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 240-228 BC, Aristippos magistrate. Obv. Nude rider holding filleted palm on horseback right; AP monogram to left; below, APICTIΠΠOC. Rev. Phalantos holding kantharos on dolphin left; to right, MY or ΣY monogram; below, TA-PAC. HN Italy 1056; Vlasto 947; SNG ANS 1253. AR. 6.32 g. 20.50 mm. R. Rare and superb. Lightly toned with golden hues. EF. Ex NAC 92, 2016, 87.
Lot # 84
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 240-228 BC. Zopyrion magistrate. Obv. Youth, wearing short chiton, holding rein in right hand, left hand on mane, leaning back, on horse leaping right; below, ZΩΠYPIΩN and facing boukranion surmounted by ΣΩ. Rev. Phalanthos, nude, holding hippocamp in extended right hand and cradling trident in left arm, riding dolphin left; to right, head of Silenos left above monogram; T-APAΣ below. HN Italy 1054; Vlasto 941 (same dies); SNG ANS 1246; SNG Lloyd 225. AR. 6.64 g. 20.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare issue from masterly engraved dies, with an unusual horseman retrospective posture. Vlasto records only two specimens for this type. Good EF.
Lot # 83
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, 280-272 BC. Obv. Horseman right, crowning himself; below, Ionic capital. Rev. TAPAΣ. Phalanthos riding on dolphin left, holding aphlaston and distaff; behind, ANΘ. HN Italy 1014; Vlasto 803. AR. 6.00 g. 20.00 mm. Good VF.
Lot # 82
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 280-272 BC. Obv. Nude youth on horseback right, placing wreath on horse's head; ZΩ to left, NEY/MH in two lines below. Rev. Taras on dolphin left, holding horned helmet in right hand, stars on either side; ΑΡΙΣ to right; below, ΤΑΡΑΣ. HN Italy 1006; Vlasto 747; SNG ANS 1113. AR. 6.41 g. 22.00 mm. Superb coin, sharply struck and centred. Darkly toned, underlying luster. Areas of darker patina. Good EF/EF.
Lot # 81
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Diobol, c. 380-325 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left, wearing crested helmet decorated with Skylla. Rev. Herakles kneeling right, strangling Nemean lion with both arms; owl above. HN Italy 976; Vlasto -; D'Andrea-Miglioli-Tafuri-Vonghia 175 (only one specimen listed). AR. 0.98 g. 12.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Superb and sharply struck, enchanting light tone with golden hues. EF.
Lot # 80
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Drachm, c. 302-280 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with Scylla. Rev. TAP. Owl standing right; before, olive sprig and [ZOP]. HN Italy 975; Vlasto 1047-53. AR. 2.77 g. 15.00 mm. Well detailed and lightly toned. Good VF.
Lot # 79
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 302-290 BC. Philiarchos, Sa-, and Aga-, magistrates. Obv. Youth on horseback right, crowning horse with wreath; ΣA to left, ΦIΛI/APXOΣ in two lines below. Rev. TAPAΣ. Phalanthos, holding grape bunch, riding dolphin left; AΓA below. HN Italy 960; Vlasto 673-6. AR. 7.85 g. 22.00 mm. Choice and lightly toned. Good VF.
Lot # 78
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, 280-272 BC. Arethon, Sa-, and Cas-, magistrates. Obv. Youth, nude, on horseback right, crowning horse with wreath held in his right hand, left hand on rein; ΣΑ behind, ΑΡΕ/ΘΩΝ in two lines below. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ. Taras astride dolphin left, holding tripod and resting left hand on back of dolphin; below, CΑΣ. HN Italy 957; Vlasto 666; SNG ANS 1046-50. AR. 7.68 g. 22.00 mm. Choice example with iridescent hues. Roughness on reverse. Good VF.
Lot # 77
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 344-340 BC. Obv. Nude warrior on horseback left, holding reins and small round shield; Δ below. Rev. Taras astride dolphin left, holding trident over shoulder; ΤΑΡΑΣ behind, K and waves below. HN Italy 870; Vlasto 442; Fischer-Bossert group 47, 668 (V254/R518). AR. 7.48 g. 21.50 mm. Toned, minor corrosions. VF/Good VF. Ex Gadoury 2020, lot 101.
Lot # 76
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Litra, c. 470-450 BC. Obv. Cockle shell. Rev. Female head right, within incuse circle. HN Italy 840; HGC 1 843; Vlasto 1164. AR. 0.74 g. 10.00 mm. Choice, lightly toned. Good VF.
Lot # 75
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Sidion. AE 16 mm. c. 300-275 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus right. Rev. ΣΙΔΙΝΩΝ. Herakles standing right, leaning on club set on rock. HN Italy 822; BMC 1-2. AE. 2.38 g. 16.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Lovely earthy green patina. VF.
Lot # 74
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Rubi. AE 15 mm. c. 300-225 BC. Obv. ΓP. CE. E. Laureate head of Zeus right. Rev. Tyche standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae; at right, PY. HN Italy 819; SNG ANS 728-30. AE. 2.46 g. 15.00 mm. R. Rare and choice. Lovely green patina. VF.
Lot # 73
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Rubi. AR Diobol, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with Skylla on bowl. Rev. PY. Herakles kneeling right, strangling the lion; ΣI to upper left. HN Italy 809; Cf. SNG ANS 715 (ΔAZOY also in exergue). AR. 0.94 g. 12.40 mm. RR. Very rare. Areas of flat strike. VF.
Lot # 72
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Rubi. AR Diobol, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena right. Rev. Grain ear; PY to left; [cornucopia to right]. HN Italy 807; SNG ANS 716. AR. 0.73 g. 11.60 mm. RR. Very rare. Rough surface on obverse. VF.
Lot # 71
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Caelia. AR Diobol, 325-275 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with Scylla. Rev. Herakles kneeling right, strangling lion; above, KAI; below, [letters?]. HN Italy 757; Cf. SNG ANS 664. AR. 0.86 g. 13.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare diobol for Caelia, using Tarentine types. VF.
Lot # 70
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Brundisium. AE Semis, 2nd century. Obv. Head of Poseidon right, laureate; behind, Victory crowning him with wreath and trident; below, S. Rev. Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding lyre and Nike crowning him; to right, S; below, BRVN. HN Italy 749; SNG ANS 782-8. AE. 7.80 g. 20.70 mm. Enchanting deep green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 69
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Azetium. AE 19 mm, 300-275 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. Owl standing right on Ionic column, holding olive-branch. HGC 1 550; HN Italy 727; SNG ANS 651. AE. 5.97 g. 18.80 mm. A choice example of this rare issue. Lovely green patina with reddish spots. Edge partly filed. Good VF.
Lot # 68
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Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Venusia. AE Semis, c. 210-200 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right, wearing petasus. Rev. Winged boot; to left S and caduceus; above, VE. HN Italy 726; SNG ANS 770; Burnett 5.1. AE. 3.00 g. 16.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Pretty grey patina with minor earthy and reddish deposits. VF.
Lot # 67
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Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Venusia. AE Sextans, c. 210-200 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena left; two pellets above. Rev. Owl standing left on branch; at right, monogram VE. HN Italy 722; SNG ANS 769; Burnett 4.5. AE. 5.39 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare and choice. Lovely green patina. VF.
Lot # 66
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Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Venusia. AE Teruncius, c. 210-200 BC. Obv. Veiled head of Juno left; VE before; behind, three pellets. Rev. Three star-within-crescents; pellet in centre. HN Italy 721; SNG ANS 764-5; Burnett 4.4. AE. 7.18 g. 21.50 mm. R. Enchanting dark green patina. Slightly rough surfaces. VF.
Lot # 65
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Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Venusia. AE Biunx, c. 210 BC. Obv. Head of Minerva right; above, two pellets. Rev. Two dolphins downward; VE ligate between. HN Italy 715; SNG ANS 756; SNG Cop. 705; Burnett 3.2. AE. 10.95 g. 22.50 mm. R. Rare. Lovely deep green patina with minor reddish deposits. VF.
Lot # 64
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Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Quadrunx, c. 225-200 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. TIATI. Lion right; above, club; in exergue, four pellets. HN Italy 704; SNG ANS 753. AE. 13.30 g. 25.00 mm. Lovely deep green patina. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF.
Lot # 63
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Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Quincux, c. 225-200 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. TIATI (on left). Owl right on bar; in exergue, five pellets. HN Italy 702a; SNG ANS 744. AE. 16.17 g. 29.00 mm. Pretty greyish green patina with minor earthy deposits. Light patina flaw on obverse. VF.
Lot # 62
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Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Teate. AE 20.5 mm. 325-275 BC. Obv. [T]IATI retrograde. Lion walking left. Rev. [...] I Λ [...] retrograde. Head and neck of bridled horse right. HN Italy - (cf. 699: Horse pacing left); Garrucci - (cf. p.108,10 and pl. XCII,10: same); see F. and V. Rapposelli, 'Un singolare tipo monetale della zecca di Teate' in Panorama Numismatico 209, 2006, pp. 17-21. AE. 7.68 g. 20.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare issue in very good condition. About EF.
Lot # 61
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Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. AE Quincunx, c. 211-200 BC. Obv. Head of Mars right (with clearly visible sideburn), wearing Corinthian helmet; above, five pellets. Rev. Wheel of eight spokes; between spokes, LOVCERI. HN Italy 678 (Minerva); SNG ANS 699/703. AE. 14.58 g. 26.50 mm. Superb example with untouched earthy emerald green patina. About EF.
Lot # 60
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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.
Lot # 59
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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 # 58
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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 # 57
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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 # 56
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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 # 55
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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 # 54
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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.
Results from 14351 to 14400 of 15703