Greek Coins

Lot # 32 - Sicily. Panormos. Didrachm. Siculo-Punic Coinage, circa 412-400 BC (Silver, 22.08 mm, 8.01 g). Hound advancing right with head lowered on exergue line; border of dots. Rev. ΠANOPMITIKON (retrograde) Female head of nymph left, hair on the temples and the back of the head rolled up over a thin band. Jenkins, SNR 50 (1971), pl. 6, 1 (O1/R1) = Viola CNP 479 = Rizzo pl. LXIV, 23 = Buceti 18 = HGC 2, 1026 (same dies). SNG ANS -. SNG Lloyd -. SNG München -. Lightly toned. Slightly weak strike, traces of double-striking in obverse and scratch in reverse. About Very Fine. Extremely Rare, known in very few specimens. Ex Artemide 57E, 8 January 2022, lot 167. The didrachms minted during this period may have been produced to pay the mercenaries that regularly formed the armies of the ancient Sicilian cities. It was an epoch of constant conflicts between Segesta and Selinus, before the cycle of alliances that ultimately destroyed the latter and firmly established Punic power in Western Sicily. Therefore, a sudden surge is observed of numismatic activity in North-West Sicily. Three cities, Segesta, Motya and Panormos minted considerable quantities of same types didrachms: a hunting dog on the obverse and a nymph's head on the reverse. The coins of the three cities bear the hand of the same engravers and although sometimes used the same types of coins, they all followed their own specific regime. The presence of hybrid coins combining dies from these cities suggests a central mint, probably in Segesta. While Jenkins and Hurter propose Panormos, Rutter argues convincingly for Segesta, which, considering the historical circumstances, seems the most plausible location.

Lot # 31 - Sicily. Messana. Tetradrachm. Circa 412-408 BC (Silver, 25.41 mm, 17.15 g). Charioteer driving slow biga of mules left, holding whip and reins; in exergue, two dolphins swimming snout to snout. Rev. MEΣΣANIΩN, Hare springing left; above, dove flying; below, grain ear. Caltabiano 621 (D220/R247). SNG ANS 378 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1105 (same dies). HGC 2, 800. Cabinet toned with few deposits. Good Very Fine. Rare. From the Collection of Monsier P., Monte Carlo, formed 1990s.

Lot # 30 - Sicily. Leontinoi. Dionkion or hexas. Circa 476-466 BC (Silver, 7.81 mm, 0.17 g). Head of roaring lion right with protruding tongue; border of dots. Rev. Λ – E, Two pellets; within shallow incuse circle. Cf. C. Boehringer, Leontinoi, pl. 10, 18 var. = BMC Sicily 88, 26 var. (lacking the legend). E. Cammarata, “Da Dionisio a Timoleonte. Problemi di numismatica della Sicilia antica”, 1984, pl. I/B, 25b (same dies). SNG ANS Additions 1345 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen -. SNG Lloyd -. SNG München -. Buceti 13 (same dies). HGC 2, 704 (same dies). Toned. Some porosity. Very Fine. Extremely Rare.

Lot # 29 - Sicily. Kentoripai. Drachm. Circa 339-330 BC (Bronze, 30.66 mm, 33.85 g). Wreathed head of Persephone left; around, four dolphins. Rev. Panther walking left; in exergue, [ΚΕΝΤΟΡΙΠΙΝΩΝ]. Calciati 1. SNG ANS 1305-1306. HGC 2, 638. Green tone. Somewhat smoothed and tooled. Very Fine. From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.

Lot # 28 - Sicily. Akragas. Onkia. Circa 338-287 BC (Bronze, 13.42 mm, 2.31 g). Eagle with closed wings standing left, head turned back. Rev. AKPAΓAN, Crab; within shallow incuse circle. Calciati CNS I, 206, 113 (same dies). SNG ANS 1103 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 94 (same dies). Virzì 630 (same dies). Buceti 185 (same dies). HGC 2, 152 (same dies). Dark-green patina. Slightly off-centre on the reverse. Very Fine. Very Rare.

Lot # 27 - Sicily. Akragas. Countermarked Hemilitron. Punic occupation, circa 405-392 BC (Bronze, 27.53 mm, 18.20 g). Countermarked on a worn flat hemilitron of Akragas with obliterated types. On the original obverse, large countermark of circa 15 mm bearing the head of a youthful Herakles to right, wearing a lion's skin headdress; all within shallow incuse circle. Rev. Blank. Cf. Calciati CNS I, 197, 92 CM. Cf. SNG ANS 1065. Cf. SNG Agrigento 259. Cf. Buceti 170. Westermark, Akragas, p. 166. Dark green patina. Smoothed and tooled but on original compact flan. Near Extremely Fine. Ex Asta del Titano 12, 22 September 2002, lot 12. This countermark is usually found on eagle/crab hemilitron of Akragas and was applied to coins during the Punic occupation of the city (circa 405-392 BC).

Lot # 26 - Sicily. Akragas. Hexas. Circa 415-406 BC (Bronze, 19.33 mm, 7.22 g). [AKPA], Eagle standing right, wings spread and head lowered, clutching coiled snake in its talons; linear circular border. Rev. Crab; two pellets (mark of value) on sides of crab; below, fish right; all within shallow circular incuse. Westermark, Akragas Period III, Series Snake, 985 (S.O1/F. R24, same dies). Calciati CNS I, 187, 65 mv 1 (same dies). SNG ANS 1057 (same dies). Buceti 126 var. (grouper). HGC 2, 147 var. (grouper). Attractive dark-green patina. Obverse struck from a worn die. Very Fine. Very Rare variety.

Lot # 25 - Sicily. Akragas. Tetras or Trionkion. Circa 415-406 BC (Bronze, 21.18 mm, 9.64 g). [AK] - PA, Eagle standing right, wings spread and head lowered, clutching a dead hare in its talons; beaded border. Rev. Crab with open claws; below, three pellets (mark of value) and shrimp swimming left. Cf. Westermark, Akragas Period III, Series D, 839-913. Cf. Calciati, CNS I, 180, 54. Cf. SNG ANS 1040. Cf. SNG Agrigento 129. Cf. Buceti 116. Cf. HGC 2, 140. Dark green patina. Slightly smoothed and tooled. About Very Fine. Ex Nomisma Mail bid auction 8, 18 February 2000, lot 49.

Lot # 24 - Sicily. Akragas. Hemidrachm. Circa 420-410 BC (Silver, 15.54 mm, 1.82 g). Eagle with spread wings standing right, on dead large size prey cub (perhaps deer or goat) held in talons; behind, barley grain; border of dots. Rev. A – [K – R] – A (around), Crab; below, ketos (sea-monster) right, holding fish in jaws. Westermark, Akragas Period III, Series 2, 582 (O22/R27, same dies). SNG ANS 1014 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 55 (same dies). SNG München 82-83 (same dies). SNG Delepierre 532 (same dies). SNG Fitzwilliam 925 (same dies). BMC Sicily 12, 64 (same dies). McClean 2047 (same dies). Buceti 65 (same dies). HGC 2, 106 (same dies). Old cabinet tone with some light iridescence. Near Very Fine. Rare. Ex Kunst und Münzen Price list 70, June 1995, lot 59. The hemidrachms not only show an interesting renewal of the coin types, but they are also a new denomination in the monetary history of the mint," and were possibly the earliest appearance of the denomination in Western Sicily (Westermark, p. 111-112). The hemidrachm issue with the ketos (sea-monster), as here, is unique to the silver coinage of Akragas; Westermark connects it to the Skylla tetradrachms, and places it as the last issue of the denomination (known from only 5 obverse and reverse dies).

Lot # 23 - Bruttium. Terina. Bronze. Circa 350-275 BC (Bronze, 16.21 mm, 3.68 g). Head of the nymph Terina left. Rev. TEPI, Crab holding crescent between claws. HN Italy 2646. Holloway & Jenkins 121. SNG Copenhagen 2037. Brownish patina. Some cleaning marks. Very Fine.

Lot # 22 - Bruttium. Petelia. Bronze. Late 3rd century BC (Bronze, 13.62 mm, 1.81 g). Radiate head of Helios right. Rev. ΠΕΤΗΛ - ΙΝΩΝ, Tripod with legs ending in lion's feet; to left, torch. HN Italy 2465. Caltabiano, Petelia 5. HGC 1, 1625. Dark green patina. Good Very Fine.

Lot # 21 - Bruttium. Kroton. Stater. Circa 480-430 BC (Silver, 21.00 mm, 7.68 g). ϘPO, Ornamented tripod terminating with leonine paws; on left, heron. Rev. Same type in incuse, without heron. HN Italy 2102. SNG ANS 267. HGC 1, 1449. Toned. Cleaning marks. About Very Fine.

Lot # 20 - Bruttium. Kroton. Stater. Circa 530-500 BC (Silver, 28.41 mm, 6.30 g). ϘPO, Ornamented tripod terminating with leonine paws. Rev. Same type in incuse. HN Italy 2075. SNG ANS 227-234. HGC 1, 1444. Toned. Cleaning marks. Very Fine.

Lot # 19 - Bruttium. The Brettii. Quarter Trihemiobol. Second Punic War, circa 216-214 BC (Bronze, 115.82 mm, 2.47 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. Untouched dark green parina. About Extremely Fine.

Lot # 18 - Lucania. Sybaris. Obol. Circa 550-510 BC (Silver, 10.33 mm, 0.25 g). Bull standing left, head turned right. Rev. Large M; in fields, six pellets. Cf. HN Italy 1739 var. (with MV on reverse). Cf. HGC 1, 1235 var. (with MV on reverse). Toned. Toned. Crude style for issue, possibly imitative. Good Very Fine. Very Rare variant.

Lot # 17 - Lucania. Metapontion. Half Shekel. Punic occupation, circa 215-207 BC (Silver, 19 mm, 3.79 g). Helmeted head of Athena right. Rev. META, Ear of grain with leaf to right, on which owl standing right with open wings, head facing. HN Italy 1634. Jameson 329. SNG ANS 549-50. SNG Copenhagen 1239. HGC 1, 1092. Cabinet toned. Areas of flattening. Otherwise, About Extremely Fine.

Lot # 16 - Lucania. Metapontion. Half Shekel. Punic occupation, circa 215-207 BC (Silver, 19.5 mm, 3.94 g). Helmeted head of Athena right. Rev. META, Ear of grain with leaf to right, on which owl standing right with open wings, head facing. HN Italy 1634. Jameson 329. SNG ANS 549-50. SNG Copenhagen 1239. HGC 1, 1092. Beautifully toned. Struck in high relief. Good Extremely Fine.

Lot # 15 - Lucania. Metapontion. Bronze. Circa 275-250 BC (Bronze, 13 mm, 2.05 g). Helmeted head of Athena left. Rev. M - E, Three barley grains radiating from center; between two grains, cross-torch. HN Italy 1686. Johnston Bronze 50. SNG Morcom 289. HGC 1, 1119. Untouched green patina. Very Fine.

Lot # 14 - Lucania. Metapontion. Didrachm or Nomos. Circa 400-340 BC (Silver, 22.28 mm, 7.77 g). Head of Demeter right, hair in sakkos; behind, K retrograde. Rev. META, Ear of barley with leaf to left; above leaf, pileus. HN Italy 1549. SNG ANS 383. Noe, Metapontum 513. HGC 1, 1052. Cabinet tone. Very Fine.

Lot # 13 - Lucania. Heraclea. Didrachm or Nomos. Circa 390-340 BC (Silver, 24.16 mm, 7.68 g). Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with Skylla hurling a stone; before, Δ Κ [Φ]. Rev. [KAΛ] - |-ΗΡ[ΑΚΛΗΙΩΝ], Herakles standing right, wrestling with the Nemean lion; on left, club; between legs, owl. HN Italy 1377. Van Keuren 50. SNG ANS 64. Work 35 (same dies). HGC 1, 977. Lightly toned. Attractive classical style. Good Very Fine.

Lot # 12 - Lucania. Velia. Nomos. Circa 340-334 BC (Silver, 22.44 mm, 7.47 g). Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with griffin; behind, P (retrograde) with pellet within. Rev. Lion advancing right; above, Φ; below, X; in exergue, YEΛHTΩN. HN Italy 1284. SNG ANS 1298. Williams 264. HGC 1, 1310. Nicely toned. Very Fine.

Lot # 11 - Calabria. Tarentum. Half Shekel struck under Sokannas (Magistrate). Punic occupation, circa 212-209 BC (Silver, 20.59 mm, 3.75 g). 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. Extremely Fine.

Lot # 10 - Calabria. Tarentum. Bronze. Circa 275-200 BC (Bronze, 14 mm, 2.49 g). Cockle shell. Rev. TAPAN, Dolphin rider left, holding kantharos and cornucopiae. HN Italy 1087. Vlasto 1828-1831. HGC 1, 940. Untouched dark green patina. Good Very Fine.

Lot # 9 - Calabria. Tarentum. Nomos struck under Sostratos and Poly- (Magistrates). Circa 272-240 BC (Silver, 21.65 mm, 6.35 g). Helmeted naked warrior on horseback right, preparing to cast spear downward, holding shield and two javelins; on left, EΥ; below, ΣΩΣΤΡ / AΤΟΣ. Rev. Τ - ΑΡΑΣ, Dolphin rider left, holding Nike and cornucopia; before, ΠOΛΥ; behind, thunderbolt. HN Italy 1001. Vlasto 713. SNG ANS 1084. Toned. About Very Fine.

Lot # 8 - Calabria. Tarentum. Nomos struck under Ar- and Damylos (Magistrates). Circa 272-240 BC (Silver, 21 mm, 6.41 g). Youth on horseback right, crowning the horse; on left, monogram AP; below, [ΔAMYΛOΣ]. Rev. ΤΑ - ΡΑΣ, Dolphin rider left, holding cornucopia, trident and shield. HN Italy 1008. Vlasto 750. SNG ANS 1115. Toned. Very Fine.

Lot # 7 - Calabria. Tarentum. Nomos struck under Lykinos (Magistrate). Circa 272-240 BC (Silver, 21 mm, 6.47 g). Youth on horseback left, crowning the horse; on right, ΣΥ; below, ΛΥKΙ / ΝΟΣ. Rev. ΤΑ - ΡΑΣ, Dolphin rider left, wearing chlamys and brandishing trident; on right, owl. HN Italy 1025. Vlasto 836. SNG ANS 1165. HGC 1, 889. Toned. Good Very Fine.

Lot # 6 - Calabria. Tarentum. Diobol. Circa 325-280 BC (Silver, 12.66 mm, 1.06 g). Helmeted head of Athena right. Rev. Herakles standing right, strangling the Nemean lion; on left, club; below, C. HN Italy 976. HGC 1, 834. Toned. Rusty obverse die. Good Very Fine.

Lot # 5 - Apulia. Luceria. Cast Biunx. Circa 217-212 BC (Bronze, 25.53 mm, 19.39 g). Scallop shell. Rev. Astragalos; above, two pellets (mark of value); below, L. HN Italy 677d. ICC 348. Fine. From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.

Lot # 4 - Central Italy. Uncertain mint. Bronze. Early 1st century BC (Bronze, 13.33 mm, 3.55 g). Wreathed head of young Dionysus right. Rev. Panther standing right, head facing, holding thrysus in jaws. HN Italy 2673. SNG Copenhagen 344 (Capua ?). Stannard & Sinner, "A Central Italian Coin with Dionysus/Panther Types, and Contacts Between Central Italy and Spain, in the 2nd and 1st Centuries BC," in Saguntum 46 (2014), pp. 159-180, fig. 1, 1-6. SNG Milano II, pl. XXXI, 17-18. Riverine patina. Good Fine. Rare.

Lot # 3 - Central Italy. Uncertain mint. Token or Coin (?). Circa 2nd - 1st centuries BC (Struck Lead Alloy, 14.81 mm, 2.79 g). R F, Victory right, crowning trophy. Rev. C VE - RG, Two goats on their hind legs, facing each other. HN Italy - . Stannard, Local Coins of Italy, 2007 provisional catalogue, Series 169, pl. 71, nn. 1251-1256. Attractive patina with minor deposits. Very Fine. Extremely Rare.

Lot # 2 - Etruria. Populonia. 2.5 Asses. Circa 3rd century BC (Silver, 10.59 mm, 0.82 g). Male head right; behind, VII (mark of value). Rev. Blank. Vecchi, EC I, 95. HN Italy 175. HGC 1, 136. Toned. Rough surfaces. Good Fine. Very Rare.

Lot # 1 - Etruria. Populonia. 5 Asses. Circa 3rd century BC (Silver, 14.91 mm, 1.36 g). Head of Turms right, wearing petasos; behind, V (mark of value). Rev. Blank. Vecchi, EC I, 84.24 (this coin). HN Italy 163. HGC 1, 130. Cabinet toned. Rough surfaces. Good Fine. Very Rare.

Lot # 3804 - Punica Ae g 9,88 mm 21,77

Lot # 3389 - Taras - Didrachm datable to the period 272-240 BC - Obverse: young rider crowns horse standing right - Reverse: Taras, riding dolphin left, holds cornucopia in right hand and trident in left; bee in field dexter - gr 5.22 VF-aEF (Vlasto n. 855)

Lot # 9210 - Grecia Continentale Ag da catalogare g 0,56 mm 7,9. Ottimo esemplare

Lot # 3560 - Sicily, Tetras,Himera, After 420 BC, AE, (g 2.19, mm 16,02). Young seated on goat l., holding shell; below three pellets, Rv. Nike flying l., holding ribbons. CNS I, n. 31; SNG ANS 185 var.. Green patina. Good very fine.

Lot # 32 - KINGS OF NUMIDIA. Juba I (Circa 60-46 BC). Denarius. Obv: REX IVBA. Diademed and draped bust right, with sceptre over shoulder.Rev: Octastyle temple with pellet at centre; neo-Punic legend around.MAA 29; SNG Copenhagen 523-4. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.91 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

Lot # 31 - KUSHAN KINGS OF INDIA. Huvishka (Circa AD 152-192). CU Tetradrachm. Subsidiary mint in Gandhara. Obv: Huvishka on elephant right, holding goad.Rev: Siva, standing facing, holding trident and flask; tamgha to left.MK 855; ANS Kushan 978-83. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 9.53 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

Lot # 30 - SASANIAN KINGS. Husrav (Khosrau) II (590-628). Drachm. ML (Marw). Dated RY 36 (AD 627). Obv: Crowned bust right within circular corded border; three stars-in-crescents around.Rev: Fire altar; attendant to left and right; star and crescent between; RY to outer left, mint to outer right; all within circular corded border.Göbl II/3. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.95 g. Diameter: 29 mm.

Lot # 29 - SASANIAN KINGS. Husrav (Khosrau) II (590-628). Drachm. WYHC(?) mint. Dated RY 9 (AD 599/600). Obv: Crowned bust right within circular corded border; three stars-in-crescents around.Rev: Fire altar; attendant to left and right; star and crescent between; RY to outer left, mint to outer right; all within circular corded border.Göbl II/2. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.08 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

Lot # 28 - SASANIAN KINGS. Husrav (Khosrau) II (590-628). Drachm. ShY(?) mint. Dated RY 8 (AD 598/9). Obv: Crowned bust right within circular corded border; three stars-in-crescents around.Rev: Fire altar; attendant to left and right; star and crescent between; RY to outer left, mint to outer right; all within circular corded border.Göbl II/2. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.00 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

Lot # 27 - SASANIAN KINGS. Husrav (Khosrau) II (590-628). Drachm. AY (Ērān-xvarrah-Šābuhr [Susa]). Dated RY 9 (AD 599/600). Obv: Crowned bust right within circular corded border; three stars-in-crescents around.Rev: Fire altar; attendant to left and right; star and crescent between; RY to outer left, mint to outer right; all within circular corded border.Göbl II/2. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.5 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

Lot # 26 - SASANIAN KINGS. Husrav (Khosrau) II (590-628). Drachm. AL(?) mint. Obv: Crowned bust right within circular corded border; three stars-in-crescents around.Rev: Fire altar; attendant to left and right; star and crescent between; RY to outer left, mint to outer right; all within circular corded border.Göbl II/2. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.11 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

Lot # 25 - SASANIAN KINGS. Ohrmazd (Hormizd) IV (579-590). Drachm. GD mint. Dated RY 3 (AD 593/4). Obv: Crowned bust right within circular corded border; three stars-in-crescents around.Rev: Fire altar; attendant to left and right; star and crescent between; RY to outer left, mint to outer right; all within circular corded border.Göbl I/1. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.82 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

Lot # 24 - SASANIAN KINGS. Ohrmazd (Hormizd) IV (579-590). Drachm. LHW(?) mint. Dated RY 10 (AD 588/9). Obv: Crowned bust right within circular corded border; three stars-in-crescents around.Rev: Fire altar; attendant to left and right; star and crescent between; RY to outer left, mint to outer right; all within circular corded border.Göbl I/1. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.08 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

Lot # 23 - SASANIAN KINGS. Husrav (Khosrau) I (531-579). Drachm. WYHC (Weh-az-Amid-Kavad). Dated RY 27(?). Obv: Crowned bust right within circular corded border; three crescents around.Rev: Fire altar; attendant to left and right; star and crescent between; RY to outer left, mint to outer right; all within circular corded border.Göbl II/2. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 4.10 g. Diameter: 30 mm.

Lot # 22 - SASANIAN KINGS. Kavād (Kavādh) I (Second reign, AD 499-531). Drachm. MA (Media). RY 13(?). Obv: Crowned bust right within circular corded border; three stars-in-crescents around.Rev: Fire altar; attendant to left and right; star and crescent between; RY to outer left, mint to outer right; all within circular corded border.Göbl type III/1. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.99 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

Lot # 21 - SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I (AD 223/4-240). Tetradrachm. Ctesophon. Obv: Bust right, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara.Rev: Fire altar with diadems.SNS type IIe. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 13.34 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

Lot # 20 - KINGS OF PARTHIA. Vologases VI (Circa 208-228). BI Tetradrachm. Seleukeia on the Tigris. Dated SE 498 (AD 186/7). Obv: Diademed bust left, wearing tiara; B to right.Rev: Vologases seated left on throne, receiving wreath from Tyche standing right; date above.Sellwood 84.110-1. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 12.97 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

Lot # 19 - KINGS OF PARTHIA. Pakoros I (78-120). Ae Chalkous. Ekbatana. Obv: Diademed head left.Rev: Head of horse right; monogram to right.Sellwood 78.25 (Vologases III) var. (horse head left). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.24 g. Diameter: 10 mm.