Greek Coins

Lot # 40 - Lucania. Metapontion. Tetrobol or Third Stater. Time of Alexander the Molossian: circa 334-322 BC (Gold, 13.50 mm, 2.52 g). Head of Hera right, wearing stephanos. Rev. METAΠON, Ear of grain with leaf to right; above it, bird standing right. HN Italy 1578. Johnston G1 (same dies). SNG ANS 395. SNG Lloyd -. SNG Lockett 406. Dewing 377 (same). Gillet 203 (same). Very Fine. Rare.

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Artemide 72E

Lot # 40 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 24 mm. c. 275-250 BC. Obv. [ΠΟΥΛΛΙ]. Bull charging right. Rev. APΠA/NOY. Horse rearing right. HGC 1 535; SNG ANS 640-3; HN Italy 645. AE. 7.27 g. 24 mm. Light brown patina. VF/Good VF.

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Naumann 155

Lot # 40 - LUCANIA. Velia. Nomos - Didrachm (Circa 334-300 BC). Obv: Head of Athena left, wearing crested Phrygian helmet decorated with sphinx; monogram behind.Rev: YEΛHTΩN. Lion standing left, devouring prey; Φ between legs.HN Italy 1294; HGC 1, 1314. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 7.49 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

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Astarte Asta Web 10

Lot # 41 - Lucania. Metapontion. Stater. Circa 330-290 BC (Silver, 22.80 mm, 7.51 g). Wreathed head of Demeter left; below chin, [ΔΩPI]. Rev. META, Ear of grain with leaf to left; above it, pitchfork; below, AΔ. HN Italy 1582. Johnston Class C, 5.4 (same dies). SNG ANS 452. HGC 1, 1063. Slightly toned. Die break on reverse. Good Very Fine.

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Artemide 72E

Lot # 41 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Teruncius, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Star of six rays on a raised disk. Rev. Dolphin left; below, three pellets. HN Italy 672; Vecchi ICC 340; TV 276 (36 specimens recorded). AE. 93.1 g. 44.5 mm. RR. Very rare and in good condition. Lovely dark-green patina. Good VF.

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Naumann 155

Lot # 41 - BRUTTIUM. Kaulonia. Nomos - Stater (Circa 475-425 BC). Obv: KAV (retrograde). Apollo advancing right, holding branch; small daimon running right on Apollo's left arm; to right, stag standing right, head left.Rev: Stag standing right.Noe 72; HN Italy 2044. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 8.12 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

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Astarte Asta Web 10

Lot # 42 - Lucania. Metapontion. Stater. Circa 330-290 BC (Silver, 24.56 mm, 7.74 g). Wreathed head of Demeter left. Rev. META, Ear of grain with leaf to left; above it, tongs; below, [ΑΘ]Α. HN Italy 1583. Johnston Class C, 4. SNG ANS 491. SNG Ashmolean 752-3. HGC 1, 1063. Old cabinet toned. Good Very Fine.

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Artemide 72E

Lot # 42 - 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. 81.9 g. 37.5 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Charming green patina. Good VF.

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Naumann 155

Lot # 42 - BRUTTIUM. Kroton. Nomos - Stater (Circa 480-430 BC). Obv: ϘΡΟ. Tripod with legs terminating in lion's feet; to left, heron standing right.Rev: Incuse tripod.HN Italy 2102; SNG ANS 260; HGC 1, 1449. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 7.95 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

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Astarte Asta Web 10

Lot # 43 - Lucania. Metapontion. Stater. Circa 330-290 BC (Silver, 20.72 mm, 7.87 g). Wreathed head of Demeter left. Rev. META, Ear of grain with leaf to left; above it, Artemis-Hecate running right, holding long torch; below, ΛΥ. HN Italy 1590. Johnston Class C, 7.6. SNG ANS 494. SNG Ashmolean 757. HGC 1, 1063. Nicely toned. Flattening on onverse. Otherwise, Extremely Fine.

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Artemide 72E

Lot # 43 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Uncia, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Frog. Rev. Corn-ear; on left, pellet. HN Italy 674; Vecchi ICC 342; Haeberlin p. 184-185, 1-56; pl. 71, 3-6. AE. 37.8 g. 32.5 mm. Enchanting dark grey patina with cuprite spots. EF/Good VF.

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Lot # 43 - BRUTTIUM. Kroton. Nomos - Stater (Circa 480-430 BC). Obv: ϘΡΟ. Tripod with legs terminating in lion's feet.Rev: Incuse eagle flying right.HN Italy 2108; SNG ANS 287. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 7.98 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

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Astarte Asta Web 10

Lot # 44 - Lucania. Metapontion. Diobol. Circa 325-275 BC (Silver, 13.56 mm, 1.06 g). Helmeted head of Athena right. Rev. META, Ear of grain with leaf to right, above it, cornucopiae. HN Italy - (cfr. 1596 corr.). Johnston F21. SNG ANS 533. SNG Lloyd 401. HGC 1, 1078. Toned. Struck with worn die on reverse. About Very Fine.

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Artemide 72E

Lot # 44 - 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. 23.96 g. 26 mm. Nice example with green patina. About EF/Good VF.

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Naumann 155

Lot # 44 - BRUTTIUM. Kroton. Nomos - Stater (Circa 480-430 BC). Obv: ϘΡΟ. Tripod with legs terminating in lion's feet; to right, heron standing right.Rev: Incuse tripod.HN Italy 2102; SNG ANS 277; HGC 1, 1449. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 7.81 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

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Lot # 45 - Lucania. Metapontion. Half Shekel. Punic occupation, circa 215-207 BC (Silver, 17.85 mm, 3.44 g). Helmeted head of Athena right. Rev. META, Ear of grain with leaf to right; above it, owl. HN Italy 1634. Robinson, "Coinage of the Second Punic War", in NC 1964, p. 50, 3 and pl. VI, 6. SNG ANS 550. SNG Lloyd 404. HGC 1, 1092. Find patina, with minor traces of cleaning on reverse. Of particular fine style. Good Extremely Fine.

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Artemide 72E

Lot # 45 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Quincunx, c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Four wheel spokes. Rev. Four wheel spokes; above, five pellets; below, L. Vecchi ICC 345; HN Italy 677a; Haeb. pl. 71, 14-17. AE. 40.35 g. 34 mm. Rare and choice. Pleasant green patina. Good VF.

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Naumann 155

Lot # 45 - BRUTTIUM. Kroton. Nomos - Stater (Circa 425-350 BC). Obv: Eagle standing left on head of stag, head right.Rev: ϘΡΟ. Tripod with legs terminating in lion’s feet; ivy leaf to left.HN Italy 2146; SNG ANS 350-2; HGC 1, 1458.Rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 7.42 g. Diameter: 21 mm. Rare

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Astarte Asta Web 10

Lot # 46 - Lucania. Metapontion. Obol. Circa 425-350 BC (Bronze, 21.62 mm, 9.23 g). MET, Wreathed head of Demeter right. Rev. ΟΒΟΛΟΣ, Ear of grain with leaf to right; above it, head of poppy. HN Italy 1640. SNG ANS 554. HGC 1, 1095. Green tone. About Fine.

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Artemide 72E

Lot # 46 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Biunx, c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Scallop shell. Rev. Knucklebone; above, two pellets; below, L. HN Italy 677d; Vecchi ICC 348. AE. 18.06 g. 26.5 mm. Earthy green patina. VF/Good VF.

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Naumann 155

Lot # 46 - BRUTTIUM. Kroton. Nomos - Stater (Circa 350-300 BC). Obv: Eagle standing left on olive branch, with wings spread.Rev: KPO. Tripod surmounted by wreath; to right, stork standing left above Δ.HN Italy 2174; SNG ANS 367-8; HGC 1, 1465. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 7.52 g. Diameter: 22 mm.

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Astarte Asta Web 10

Lot # 47 - Lucania. Thourioi. Bronze. Circa 280-260 BC (Bronze, 14.77 mm, 3.19 g). Laureate head of Apollo left; AP monogram behind. Rev. ΘOY - PIΩN Lyre with four strings; ΣΩΣΙ below. SNG ANS 1197. HN Italy 1926. Brownish patina. Good Very Fine.

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Artemide 72E

Lot # 47 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Brundisium. AE Uncia, c. 215 BC. Obv. Head of Poseidon right; behind, trident and Nike; below, pellet. Rev. Youth seated on dolphin left, holding Nike and lyre; behind, club; below, BR-VN and pellet. HN Italy 738; SNG ANS -; HGC 1 688. AE. 8.49 g. 22 mm. Green patina. Minor roughness, otherwise. good VF.

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Naumann 155

Lot # 47 - BRUTTIUM. Terina. Nomos - Stater (Circa 420-400 BC). Obv: Head of the nymph Terina left; small Π behind neck.Rev: Nike seated left on plinth, holding wreath; small Π to lower right.Regling, Terina 60 (dies BB/ωω); Holloway & Jenkins 60; HN Italy 2616. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 7.29 g. Diameter: 22 mm.

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Astarte Asta Web 10

Lot # 48 - Lucania. Thourioi. Bronze. Circa 212-204 BC (Bronze, 26.80 mm, 15.92 g). Laureate head of Zeus right. Rev. [ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ], Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. HN Italy 1933. Garrucci pl. 107, 3. SNG ANS -. SNG Morcom -. HGC 1, 1280. Smoothed. About Very Fine. Very Rare.

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Artemide 72E

Lot # 48 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Brundisium. AE Semis, 2nd century BC. Obv. Head of Poseidon right, wearing wreath; behind, Nike and trident; below, S. Rev. Phalanthos riding on dolphin left, holding Nike and kithara; behind, S; below, BRVN. HN Italy 749; HGC 1 699; SNG ANS 783-788. AE. 7.35 g. 21 mm. Nice green patina. Good VF.

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Naumann 155

Lot # 48 - BRUTTIUM. The Brettii. Ae Double or Didrachm (Circa 208-203 BC). Obv: Head of Ares left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with griffin.Rev: BPETTIΩN. Athena advancing right, holding shield and spear.Cf. HN Italy 1975ff.; HGC 1, 1362. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 14.88 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

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Astarte Asta Web 10

Lot # 49 - Bruttium. The Brettii. Unit or Drachm. Circa 211-208 BC (Bronze, 21.53 mm, 8.61 g). Laureate head of Zeus right, dagger behind. Rev. [ΒΡΕΤ] - ΤΙΩΝ, Eagle standing left with open wings, head turned right, plow to left. HN Italy 1994. SNG ANS 133-5. Scheu Bronze 121, 123-4, 126. HGC 1, 1368. Glossy brownish patina. About Very Fine.

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Artemide 72E

Lot # 49 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Brundisium. AE Semis, 2nd century. Obv. Head of Poseidon right, laureate; behind, Victory crowning him with wreath and trident. Rev. Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding lyre and Nike crowning him; to right, star; below, BRVN. HN Italy 749 (no denominational mark); SNG ANS -; HGC 1 699. AE. 4.86 g. 19 mm. R. Dark green patina. Pitted surfaces. VF/Good VF.

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Naumann 155

Lot # 49 - BRUTTIUM. The Brettii. Ae Double or Didrachm (Circa 208-203 BC). Obv: Head of Ares left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with griffin; thunderbolt below.Rev: BPETTIΩN. Athena advancing right, holding shield and spear; to lower right, owl flying right, head facing.Scheu 40; HN Italy 1987; SNG ANS 97-9. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 17.93 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

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Lot # 50 - Bruttium. The Brettii. Half Unit or Half Drachm. Circa 211-208 BC (Bronze, 16.32 mm, 3.19 g). Winged bust of Nike right, wearing stephane on bound hair, crescent below. Rev. [ΒΡΕΤΤΙΩΝ], Zeus driving fast biga prancing right, brandishing thunderbolt and holding scepter; below, plough (?). HN Italy 1997. SNG ANS 136. SNG Copenhagen 1689. SNG Munchen 1354-5. HGC 1, 1372. Green patina. Good Fine.

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Artemide 72E

Lot # 50 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Brundisium. AE Semis, 2nd century. Obv. Head of Poseidon right, laureate; behind, Victory crowning him with wreath. Rev. Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding lyre and Nike crowning him; below, BRVN. HN Italy 749 (no denominational mark); HGC 1 699. AE. 4.63 g. 21.5 mm. R. Light green patina. VF.

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Naumann 155

Lot # 50 - SICILY. Akragas. Didrachm (Circa 510-470 BC). Obv: AKRA. Sea eagle standing left.Rev: Crab within shallow incuse circle.Westermark Period I, Group II, 114 (O48/R70); BMC 14 (same dies); HGC 2, 93. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 7.07 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

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Lot # 51 - Bruttium. Petelia. Bronze. Circa 216-204 BC (Bronze, 21.14 mm, 8.52 g). Veiled head of Demeter right. Rev. ΠETH / ΛINΩN, Zeus advancing left, looking back, holding scepter and preparing to hurl thunderbolt. Caltabiano 1. SNG ANS 1283. HN Italy 2453. HGC 1, 1614. Well struck and centered. Brownish patina. Good Very Fine.

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Artemide 72E

Lot # 51 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Brundisium. AE Triens, 2nd century BC. Obv. Head of Poseidon right; behind, Nike with wreath, trident; below, four pellets. Rev. Dolphin rider (Phalantos) left, with lyre and Nike; below, BR-VN and four pellets. HN Italy 750; HGC 1 700; SNG Cop. 731. AE. 4.65 g. 17 mm. Good VF.

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Ex NFA 1977

Naumann 155

Lot # 51 - SICILY. Akragas. Didrachm (Circa 480/78-470 BC). Obv: AK / PA. Sea eagle standing right.Rev: Crab; grain ear below; all within incuse circle.Westermark, Coinage, Period I, Group IV, 269 (O89/R182); SNG ANS 956-7; HGC 2, 100.Ex Numismatic Fine Arts (24-25.05.1977), lot 54 Condition: Very fine.Weight: 8.52 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

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Artemide 72E

Lot # 52 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Brundisium. AE Quadrans, 2nd century BC. Obv. Head of Poseidon right, crowned by Nike; behind, trident; below, three pellets. Rev. Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin left, holding large cithara, Nike crowning him; below, monogram (abbreviated magistrate's name) and BR-VN; beneath, three pellets. HN Italy 751; HGC 1 701; McClean 512. AE. 3.45 g. 19.5 mm. R. Emerald green patina. Choice example. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 52 - SICILY. Akragas. Tetradrachm (Circa 465/0–445/0 BC). Obv: AKPAΓANTOΣ. Eagle standing left.Rev: Crab.Westermark Period II, Group II, 343 (O9/R32); SNG ANS 964; HGC 2, 78.Historical sources give the date of Akragas' founding as the 50th Olympiad (585-580 BC), placing it among the last Greek colonies established in Sicily. The settlers probably came from Rhodes and Gela, under the command of the ecists Aristonoo and Pistilos, who located a site not far from the sea on the Akragas River, after which the city was named. During the tyranny of Phalaris (570-555 BC) the city built walls and began an expansionist campaign, later continued by Theron (488-473), who won an important battle victory over the Carthaginians at Himera, gaining a vast territory. From that time Akragas experienced enormous political, economic and cultural development, culminating in the period of democratic rule, which was established after the death of Theron. In 406 BC the city was besieged by the Carthaginians, who finally sacked and burned it several times, without however, favoring the establishment of a Punic colony. With Timoleon's victory over Carthage in 339, the city was rebuilt on the same site, then taken back by the Carthaginians and remained under their influence until 210, when it passed into Roman hands at the end of the Second Punic War. The eagle depicted on the obverse of this coin, and on most of the issues of Akragas, is surely to be related to Zeus, to whom the inhabitants dedicated the most important temple in the city. The crab, on the other hand, which appears on all the reverses, is associated with Poseidon, demonstrating the city's great connection with the sea from the time of its founding, which was important for its economy related to maritime trade. On some silver coins, such as this one, a human face appears on the carapace of the crab, most likely depicting the river god Akragas in an original way. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 16.62 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

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Lot # 52 - Bruttium. Rhegion. Litra struck under the Tyrant Anaxilas. Circa 480-462 BC (Silver, 9.45 mm, 0.73 g) Hare springing right. Rev. REC (retrograde). HN Italy 2475. Caltabiano, Series II–IV, 116–7 and 120-136. SNG ANS 633-4. SNG Copenhagen 1926. SNG München 1570-2. SNG Lloyd 674-5. HGC 1, 1649. Crystalized surfaces. Good Very Fine.

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Artemide 72E

Lot # 53 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 470-465 BC. Obv. Taras, nude, raising left hand and supporting himself with his right, riding dolphin right; [TARAS (retrograde) to left], scallop shell below. Rev. Head of nymph (Satyra?) left in linear circle within concave incuse. Vlasto 140; HN Italy 838; HGC 1 756; Fischer-Bossert Group 5, 100. AR. 6.73 g. 19.5 mm. RR. Rare early issue with beautiful nymph portrait. Struck from worn obverse die. Rough surfaces and cleaning marks. VF. Ex Artemide Aste 61E, 2023, lot 113.

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Lot # 53 - SICILY. Entella. Punic Issues. Tetradrachm (Circa 345/38-320/15 BC). Obv: Head of Kore right, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; poppy behind neck, two dolphins to right.Rev: Horse walking right; palm tree in background.Jenkins, Punic, Series 2b, 101 (O35/R92); CNP 203a; HGC 2, 275.The foundation of Entella is traced back to Acestes, son of the river god Krimisos and a Trojan woman or, according to other sources to Prince Elymus, son of Anchises and brother of Aeneas. The city stood on a summit overlooking the Belice valley. Records are scarce until the arrival of the Campanian mercenaries, recruited in 410 BC by the Carthaginians and discharged after the 405 BC treaty, then passed into the pay of Dionysius I of Syracuse. After liberating Dionysius on the island of Ortigia from the Punic siege, the were discharged with rich gifts and settled in various cities on the island. In 404 a group of these mercenaries seized Entella, exterminating the entire male population, and began to mint their own coinage. From then on they implemented a generally pro-Carthaginian policy and, in 398 B.C., were able to stop Syracusan siege attempts with the help of the Punic. The strategic location of the fortress of Entella was coveted for its control of the valley below, and this led to several siege attempts: in 345 it was attacked by the Carthaginians led by General Annon, then in 342 the city was taken by the Syracusans commanded by Timoleon, but in 338 it fell back under Punic influence. During the First Punic War the city was destroyed by the Carthaginians. The “Decrees of Entella,” which were requests for help engraved on bronze slabs, from the inhabitants to neighboring cities, date from this period. In 263 Entella was conquered by the Romans and enjoyed a new period of prosperity until the second century BC when it was abandoned. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 16.25 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

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Lot # 53 - Bruttium. Rhegion. Tetradrachm. Circa 435-425 BC (Silver, 26.33 mm, 17.11 g). Lion's mask facing; olive sprig to lower left. Rev. RECIИOƧ, Iokastos bearded, seated left on a stool, holding vine-tendril; below seat, cat playing with ball; all within a laurel wreath. Herzfelder 48 (D28/R41). SNG Lloyd 683 (same dies). HN Italy 2488. HGC 1, 1635. SNG ANS -. Lightly toned. Flattening. Fascinanting coin. Very Fine. Coins featuring cats are Rare.

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Astarte Asta Web 10

Lot # 54 - Bruttium. Rhegion. Litra. Circa 415-387 BC (Silver, 10.49 mm, 0.65 g). Facing lion's mask. Rev. PH, Olive-spray with two berries. HN Italy 2499. Herzfelder pl. XI, J. SNG ANS 670-4. HGC 1, 1655. Nicely toned. Extremely Fine.

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Closing on: 2025-07-20 14:00:00 Roma time

Naumann 155

Lot # 54 - SICILY. Entella. Punic Issues. Tetradrachm (Circa 320/15-300 BC). Obv: Head of Arethousa left, wearing grain-ear wreath; three dolphins around.Rev: Head of horse left; palm tree to right.Jenkins, Punic 230 (O72/R197); CNP 264a; HGC 2, 289. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 17.60 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

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Closing on: 2025-08-03 16:00:00 Roma time

Artemide 72E

Lot # 54 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Litra, c. 470-450 BC. Obv. Shell within linear circle. Rev. Female head right. HN Italy 840; Vlasto 1146-1174; HGC 1 863. AR. 0.35 g. 7.5 mm. Good example; minor roughness. Good VF.

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Closing on: 2025-09-06 14:00:00 Roma time

Naumann 155

Lot # 55 - SICILY. Entella. Punic issues. Tetradrachm (Circa 300-289 BC). Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.Rev: Head of horse left; palm tree to right; Punic legend below.CNP 272; HGC 2, 295.The foundation of Entella is traced back to Acestes, son of the river god Krimisos and a Trojan woman or, according to other sources to Prince Elymus, son of Anchises and brother of Aeneas. The city stood on a summit overlooking the Belice valley. Records are scarce until the arrival of the Campanian mercenaries, recruited in 410 BC by the Carthaginians and discharged after the 405 BC treaty, then passed into the pay of Dionysius I of Syracuse. After liberating Dionysius on the island of Ortigia from the Punic siege, the were discharged with rich gifts and settled in various cities on the island. In 404 a group of these mercenaries seized Entella, exterminating the entire male population, and began to mint their own coinage. From then on they implemented a generally pro-Carthaginian policy and, in 398 B.C., were able to stop Syracusan siege attempts with the help of the Punic. The strategic location of the fortress of Entella was coveted for its control of the valley below, and this led to several siege attempts: in 345 it was attacked by the Carthaginians led by General Annon, then in 342 the city was taken by the Syracusans commanded by Timoleon, but in 338 it fell back under Punic influence. During the First Punic War the city was destroyed by the Carthaginians. The “Decrees of Entella,” which were requests for help engraved on bronze slabs, from the inhabitants to neighboring cities, date from this period. In 263 Entella was conquered by the Romans and enjoyed a new period of prosperity until the second century BC when it was abandoned. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 17.38 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

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Closing on: 2025-08-03 16:00:00 Roma time

Astarte Asta Web 10

Lot # 55 - Bruttium. Rhegion. Bronze. Circa 415-387 BC (Bronze, 11.18 mm, 1.62 g). Lion's mask facing. Rev. [ΡΗΓΙΝΟΝ], Laureate head of Apollo right. HN Italy 2524. SNG ANS 698-701. SNG Morcom 455. HGC 1 1701. Green patina. Good Fine.

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Closing on: 2025-07-20 14:00:00 Roma time

Artemide 72E

Lot # 55 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Diobol, 325-280 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with hippocampus. Rev. Herakles kneeling right and fighting lion; above, Δ. HN Italy 911; Vlasto 1290-1294; HGC 1 830. AR. 0.82 g. 11.5 mm. Good example, with delicate tone. Good VF.

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Astarte Asta Web 10

Lot # 56 - Sicily. Aitna-Inessa. Litra. Circa 470-450 BC (Silver, 11.04 mm, 0.64 g). Bald and bearded head of Silenos right, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. ΑΙ - ΤΝ, Thunderbolt with wings above. Campana 3a. Jameson 537. SNG ANS 1239 (Katane). SNG Fitzwilliam 948. HGC 2, 65. Well toned. Crystalized surfaces. Good Very fine. Rare.

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Closing on: 2025-07-20 14:00:00 Roma time

Naumann 155

Lot # 56 - SICILY. Gela. Tetradrachm (Circa 480-470 BC). Obv: Charioteer driving slow biga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses.Rev: ΓΕΛΑΣ. Forepart of man-headed bull right.Jenkins, Gela, Group IId; SNG Copenhagen 254; HGC 2, 338. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 17.16 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

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Closing on: 2025-08-03 16:00:00 Roma time

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