GREEK SILVER

 Spain, Bolskan; ex: Flesche collection
Spain, Bolskan; ex: Flesche collection
AR Denar, 4.16g.  18mm. c.150-100 B.C.   Bearded male head to right; monogram behind.  Rev. Horseman with lance to right; city ethnic below. Flesche collection 83(this coin).  Villaronga 1424.   Toned.  

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Christian Flesche collection, published in Bernward Ziegaus, Kelten Geld, Munich, 2010, # 83  and full page enlargement on p. 53.

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about Extremely Fine $650.
Italy, Etruria, Populonia, ex: Burgan, 1995
Italy, Etruria, Populonia, ex: Burgan, 1995

AR 10 Asses, 4.17g. 17mm. c.300-250 B.C. Laureate male head to left; X behind. Rv. Blank. Vecchi 70.60(this coin). Exceptionally well struck and with lovely old cabinet toning.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Burgan, Paris, Auction 38, 1995, lot 3.

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Extremely Fine $7,500.
Italy, Etruria, Populonia, ex: Ars Classica, 1929
Italy, Etruria, Populonia, ex: Ars Classica, 1929

AR 10 Asses, 4.17g. 18.5mm. c.300-250 B.C. Laureate male head to left; X behind. Rv. Blank. Vecchi 70.55(this coin illustrated). Rutter, HN 1, 168. Lovely old cabinet toning.

Provenance/Pedigree
Ex: Ars Classica, Lucerne, Auction 14, July 2, 1929, lot 1.
Ex: Auctiones, Basel, Auction 5, December 2, 1975, lot 5.
Ex: Münzen und Medaillen, Basel, Auction 75, December 4, 1989, lot 9.
Ex: Münzen und Medaillen, Basel, List 594, 1996, no. 1.
Ex: Künker, Osnabrück, Auction 168, March 12, 2010, lot 7040.

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about Extremely Fine $5,750.
Italy, Campania, Neapolis, ex: Leu 2009
Italy, Campania, Neapolis, ex: Leu 2009

AR Didrachm,  7.03g.  22mm.    c.300-275 B.C. Head of nymph to right wearing elaborate diadem, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; astragalos behind.   Rev. Man-headed bull standing to right being crowned by flying nike with wreath; monogram below.   HN 1, 579. Sambon 478var(monogram). Fine style, high relief, and attractive old collection toning.

Provenance/Pedigree
Ex: LHS Numismatic, Zurich, Auction 103, May 5, 2009, lot 8. 

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about Extremely Fine/Extremely Fine $8,500.
Italy, Campania, Phistelia
Italy, Campania, Phistelia
AR Obol, 0.62g. 12mm.   c.325-275 B.C. Female figure facing and wearing a pendant necklace.  Rev. Lion walking to left; snake below. SNG COP 577. SNG ANS 584.
Toned with some reddish deposits and of exceptionally good quality for this issue.
 
Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: EJW Ltd. List 47, 1990, no. 18. 
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about Extremely Fine $1,000.
Italy, Calabria, Tarentum, Pedigreed to 2010
Italy, Calabria, Tarentum, Pedigreed to 2010

AR Stater, 7.81g. 21mm. c.281-272 B.C. Nude youth riding horse to left holding round shield in his left hand. Rv. Taras astride dolphin to left holding nike on outstretched right hand; waves below. Vlasto 686. Lovely old cabinet toning

Provenance/Pedigrees
 
Ex: CNG, Lancaster, Mail Bid Sale: 85, September 15, 2010, lot 160.
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about Extremely Fine/Extremely Fine $2,000.
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum
Italy, Lucania, Metapontum

 AR Didrachm, 7.67g. 24mm. Signed by KPI.. c.400-340 B.C. Head of Demeter to right; minute letters KPI behind neck. Rev. Ear of barley. Noe 502. HN Italy 1528. SNG Lloyd 363. Some slight surface roughness and die breaks on obverse. Fine style and attractive dark toning. 

Provenance/Pedigrees:
Ex: Leu Numismatik, Zurich, Auction 86, 2003, lot 236 with ticket. 

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about Extremely Fine/Extremely Fine $4,500.
Italy, Lucania, Thurium
Italy, Lucania, Thurium

AR Stater, 7.93g. 21mm.  c.350-300 B.C.  Head of Athena to right wearing crested helmet decorated with Skylla hurling stone to right.; "sigma"" I on helmet flap. Rev. Bull charging to right; torch in exergue; traces of uncertain undertype in fields.   SNG ANS 1092. Historia Nummorum, Italy 1840.  Fine style and attractive dark toning.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Prospero collection, Baldwins, New York, Jan. 4, 2012, lot 86; acquired from Spink, August 30, 1985.

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about Extremely Fine $5,750.
Italy, Bruttium, Kroton
Italy, Bruttium, Kroton

AR Triobol, 1.08g. 11mm.  c.425-350 B.C.  Tripod; grain ear to right; archaic ethnic inscription to left.  Rev. Octopus.  Attianese 80. SNG ANS 414. Slight metal roughness.   Scarce in this excellent quality and in high relief for the type.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Tkalec, Zurich, Auction March 16, 1991, lot 29.
Ex: Dr. Paul Peter Urone collection

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about Extremely Fine $4,000.
Sicily, Himera
Sicily, Himera

AR Litra, 0.52g. 8mm. c.475-450 B.C. Head of a bearded warrior to right wearing a crested Attic helmet. Rev. Attic helmet. SNG Lloyd 1029. Lovely old toning with luster and a fine archaic head.

Provenance/Pedigrees:
Ex: NAC, Zurich, Auction 21, 2001, lot 79.

 

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about Extremely Fine $3,500.
Sicily, Messana as Zankle ex: Hess/Leu 1964
Sicily, Messana as Zankle ex: Hess/Leu 1964

AR Drachm, 5.32g. 22mm.  c.515-493 B.C.  Dolphin leaping to left within sickle-shaped harbor; border of dots around; ethnic inscription below.  Rev. Shell within center of incuse.  Gielow, "Die Silberprägung von Dankle-Messana", in MBNG, Group IV.  Rizzo, pl. 25,5.   A worn reverse die as is typical for the issue.   Attractive old collection toning and an exceptionally well detailed dolphin in high relief.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Hess-Leu, Lucerne, Auction 34, 1964, lot 53
Ex: Münzen und Medaillen, Basel, Auction 54, 1978, lot 100.

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Extremely Fine/Fine $13,000.
Sicily, Syracuse
Sicily, Syracuse

AR  Litra, 0.52g. 9mm. c.485-466 B.C. Head of Arethusa to right wearing olive branch. Rev. Wheel with four spokes. Boehringer 392-407. Fine dark patina.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Giessener Münzhandlung, Munich, Auction 96, June 7, 1999, lot 57.

 

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Extremely Fine $1,500.
Sicily, Syracuse, ex: Leu 1998
Sicily, Syracuse, ex: Leu 1998

AR Hemidrachm, 1.94g. 15mm.  Period of Timoleon, 344-317 B.C. 
Three-quarter head of Athena facing wearing a crested helmet.  Rev. Horseman riding to right; star and grain ear in field to left.  SNG ANS 522.  SNG Lloyd 1450. Toned.

Provenance/Pedigree
Ex: Leu Numismatik, Zurich, Auction 74, 1998, lot 109.

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Very Fine $1,500.
Siculo-Punic, Entella, pedigreed to 2003
Siculo-Punic, Entella, pedigreed to 2003

AR Tetradrachm, 17.40g. 26mm. c.320-300 B.C. Head of Arethusa to left wearing corn wreath, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; dolphins around. Rev. Horse head to left; palm tree behind; Punic inscription below. Jenkins 192. SNG Lockett 1052(dies). Fine style with a particularly well struck horse in high relief; attractive toining

Provenance/Pedigrees:
Ex: Edward J Waddell, Ltd. E Auction 79, December 10, 2003, lot 22 and published in illustrated brochure
Ex: Harlan Berk, Buy/Bid Sale 171, October 27, 2010, lot 77.

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Extremely Fine $7,500.
Macedon, Eion
Macedon, Eion

AR Diobol, 0.98g. 9mm. c.480-470 B.C. Goose standing to right with head reverted.  Rev. Incuse.  SNG ANS 272. Demeester 47var. Lovely iridescent toning and struck in high relief.

Provenance/Pedigree
Ex: Brian Kritt, Maryland, private sale, January, 14, 2006.

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good Very Fine $450.
Thraco-Madedonian Tribes, The  Derrones
Thraco-Madedonian Tribes, The Derrones

AR Tetrobol, 1.82g.  16mm.  c.480 B.C.  Bull standing to right with head reverted; floral ornament above.   Rev. Corinthian helmet to left.   Svoronos, plate II, 15.  SNG ANS 932. A few light scratches in reverse fields.   Toned and scarce.

Provenance/Pedigree:

Ex: Künker, Osnabruck, Auction 182, March 14, 2011, lot 159.

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good Very Fine/good Fine $2,500.
Macedon, Olynthos(Chalkidean League)
Macedon, Olynthos(Chalkidean League)

AR Diobol, 1.11g.  10mm.  c.350 B.C. Laureate head of Apollo to right.  Rev. Tripod.   Robinson pl. XIII, Pa.  Toned.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: EJW Ltd inventory #42944 and acquired from Münzen und Medaillen, Basel, May 12, 2004.

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Very Fine $475.
Macedon, Skione, pedigreed to 1990
Macedon, Skione, pedigreed to 1990

AR Tetrobol, 2.28g. 11mm. c.480-470 B.C. Male head to right. Rev. Eye within shallow incuse.  AMNG III/1,2.  SNG ANS 708.  Ophthalmologia XIII.8({this coin).  

Provenance/Pedigree
Ex: Dr. Jay Gaulst collection, Harlan Berk, BBS 63, August 29, 1990, lot 59.

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Very Fine $750.
Macedonian Kings, Philip II, 359-336 B.C.
Macedonian Kings, Philip II, 359-336 B.C.

AR Tetradrachm, 14.42g. 24mm. Amphipolis mint, c.342-328 B.C. Laureate head of Zeus to right.  Rev. Nude jockey riding horse to right and carrying a palm branch; ship's prow below horse.   Fine style and lightly toned.

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good Very Fine $2,000.
Philip II, 359-336 B.C.
Philip II, 359-336 B.C.

AR Tetradrachm, 14.30g. 23mm. Pella mint, struck under Philip III,  c.323-315 B.C.  Laureate head of Zeus to right.  Rev. Nude jockey riding horse to right and carrying palm branch; serpent and shield below.   LeRider 530.  Superb style; lovely toning with underlying iridescent luster. 

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: NAC, Zurich, Auction 78: 2014, lot 235.    

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Mint State $6,500.
Macedonian Kings, Alexander III(336-323 B.C.)
Macedonian Kings, Alexander III(336-323 B.C.)

AR Tetradrachm, 17.12g. 30mm.  Rhodes mint, Stasion magistrate, c.201-190 B.C.  Head of Herakles wearing lion's skin to right.  Rev. Zeus enthroned to left holding eagle and scepter; "STASSION" to left and "PO" below the throne( the ethnic abbreviation for Rhodes); rose in field to left.  Price 2517.  Luster under medium gray toning and scarce in this high quality.   

Price notes that the Rhodes mint issues were of limited production with several of the magistrates sharing the same obverse die.  Stasion's name also appears on the autonomous Rhodian coinage of the period and must have been from one of the wealthy Rhodian families. 

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Hess-Leu, Lucerne, Auction 27, 1956, lot 274

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about Extremely Fine/Extremely Fine $5,250.
Macedonian Kings, Philip III, c.323-317 B.C.
Macedonian Kings, Philip III, c.323-317 B.C.

AR Drachm, 4.17g.  16mm.  Miletus mint.  Head of Herakles to right wearing lion's skin.  Rev. Zeus enthroned to left holding scepter and eagle; monogram in field to left.   Thompson 89.

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about Extremely Fine $250.
Macedonian Kings, Philip III, c.323-319 B.C.
Macedonian Kings, Philip III, c.323-319 B.C.

AR Drachm, 4.27g.  17mm.  Kolophon mint.  Head of Herakles to right wearing lion's skin.  Rev. Zeus enthroned to left holding scepter and eagle; spear point in field to right; corn grain in field to left.   Price 1750.   This is an exceptional ecample with beautiful old toning; the reverse is of fine style and struck deeply concave.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Tom Cederlind, March, 1990 with collector's ticket

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Mint State $2,000.
Macedonian Kings, Kassander, c.317-298 B.C.
Macedonian Kings, Kassander, c.317-298 B.C.

AR Tetradrachm, 16.91g. 26.5mm.  Alexander III types struck under Kassander. Uranopolis mint.    Head of Herakles to right wearing lion's skin.  Rev. Zeus enthroned to left holding scepter and eagle; star on cone (symbol of Aphrodite Urania) in field to left.  Price 513.  Wonderful quality and style; lovely deep toning.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Walter Weise collection, purchaed from Rudiger Kaiser, Frankfurt, 1986.

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Extremely Fine $7,000.
Macedonian Kings, Philip III, 323-317 B.C.
Macedonian Kings, Philip III, 323-317 B.C.

AR Drachm, 4.25g. 18mm.  Abydos mint. Head of Herakles to right wearing lion's skin.  Rev. Zeus enthroned to left holding eagle and scepter; owl in field to left; horse's leg beneath throne.  Price P21. Demeester, Les Animaux Et La Monnaie Grecque 53(this coin).  Toned and with scarce symbols.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: NAC, Zurich, Auction 82, 2015, J. Falm collection: Miniature Masterpieces of Greek Coinage Depicting Animals, lot 110.

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about Extremely Fine $1,500.
Macedon, Roman Period
Macedon, Roman Period

AR Tetradrachm, 16.95g. 33mm.  1st Meris, c.167-149 B.C. Head of Artemis to right  in center of a Macedonian shield; bow and quiver on her shoulder.   Rev.  Club sourrounded by oak wreath.  Fine style and toned on a large flan. 

Proveneance/Pedigree:
Ex: Brian Kritt, Maryland, Jan. 8, 2014 

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about Extremely Fine/Extremely Fine $2,750.
Thrace, Maroneia, pedigreed to 2001
Thrace, Maroneia, pedigreed to 2001

AR Tribol, 2.92g. 14mm.  c.398-385 B.C.  Forepart of horse to left.  Rev. Bunch of grapes.  Schönert-Geiss 189.  Attractive old cabinet toning; early issue without magistrate's initials.  

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: EJW, Ltd, E Auction, April 30, 2001, lot 12 and inventory # 36948.

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about Extremely Fine $1,500.
Thracian Kings, Lysimachos, 305-281 B.C.
Thracian Kings, Lysimachos, 305-281 B.C.

AR Tetradrachm, 17.00g. 29mm.  Lysimacheia mint, c.297-281 B.C. Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great to right wearing horn of Ammon.  Rev.  Athena seated to left holding nike in outstretched right hand and resting left arm on a shield decorated with a lion's head; lion's head in field to left; monogram beneath throne.  Thompson 16.  Winzer 33.3(this coin).  Hairline flan crack at 11:00 rev.   Struck in high relief and with old collection toning.  

Provenance/Pedigrees:
Ex: Robert Ball, Berlin, Auction Feb. 19, 1932, lot 110
Ex: Gorny and Mosch,Munich, Auction 55, 1991, lot 119.
Ex: Kunker, Osnabrück, Auction 304, 2018, lot 246.

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Extremely Fine $7,500.
Thracian Kings, Lysimachos, 305-281 B.C.
Thracian Kings, Lysimachos, 305-281 B.C.

AR Drachm, 4.28g. 18.5mm.  Ephesos mint, c.305-281 B.C.  Types of Alexander III.  Head of Herakles to right wearing lion's skin.  Rev. Zeus enthroned to left holding eagle and scepter; bee and E- "phi"  in field to left.   Price 1877.  Fine toning.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Kunker, Osnabrück, Auction 257, 2014, lot 8160.
Ex: CNG, MBS 106, 2017, lot 101.

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Extremely Fine/about Extremely Fine $1,500.
Thessaly, Larissa, ex: BCD
Thessaly, Larissa, ex: BCD

AR Obol, 0.99g. 11mm.  c.462-460 B.C.  Head and neck of bull facing to left.  Rev.  Head of horse to right within shallow incuse. Hermann Group III. 

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: BCD collection, Nomos, Zurich, Auction 4, May 10, 2011, lot 1105.

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good Very Fine $1,500.
Thessaly, Phalanna, ex: BCD, 2011
Thessaly, Phalanna, ex: BCD, 2011

AR Drachm, 5.60g. 19mm. c.360-340 B.C.  Youthful male head(Ares?) to right.  Rev. Bridled horse trotting to right with free rein and curled tail.   BMC 1. BCD 1250(obv. die).  Lovely style head in high relief; attractive light toning.

Provenance/Pedigree:

Ex: BCD collection, Nomos, Zurich, Auction 4, May10, 2011, lot 1428.9

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about Extremely Fine $8,000.
Thessaly, Skotussa, ex: BCD collection
Thessaly, Skotussa, ex: BCD collection

AR Hemidrachm, 2.41g. 15 mm. late 3rd century B.C. Three-quarter facing head of Artemis to right. Rev. Poseidon seated to left of a rock hoding dolphin and trident.  SNG COP 253. Very rare in this quality; toned with amber and blue highlights.

Pedigrees/Provenance:
Ex: Giessener Münzhandlung, Munich, Auction 71, May 3, 1995, lot 216
Ex: BCD collection, Nomos, Zurich, Auction 4, May 10, 2011, lot 1341.

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good Very Fine $3,750.
Akarnania, Leukas, pedigreed to 1986
Akarnania, Leukas, pedigreed to 1986

AR Stater, 8.56g. 22mm. c.320-280 B.C.  Pegasus flying to right; lambda below.  Rev. Helmeted head of Athena to right; herm, caduceus, and lambda behind head.  Pegasi II, 419,102.  BMC 130,63.  Beautiful dark collection toning.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: EJW Ltd, List 24, 1986, no.102

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Extremely Fine $5,000.
Boeotia, Tanagra
Boeotia, Tanagra
AR Drachm, 6.12g. 15mm.  c.500-480 B.C.  Boeotian shield; “T” to right in the indentation of the shield. Rev. Incuse.  BCD 24.  Nice old collection toninig and scarce.
 
Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Jacques Schulman, Amsterdam, Auction 254, 1971, lot 3047.

 

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Very Fine $1,250.
Boeotia, Thebes
Boeotia, Thebes

AR Hemiobol, 0.35g  6mm.  c.480-460 B.C.  Half of a Boeotian shield.  Rev. Greek "theta" wihin an incuse.  BCD Boiotia 356.  HGC 4, 1362.  Toned and scarce.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Frank Kovacs, CA, MBS VII, June 15, 1987, lot 55
Ex: CNG 75, May 23, 2007, lot 221

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Very Fine $1,225.
Attica, Athens, wappenmünzen
Attica, Athens, wappenmünzen

AR Obol, 0.66g.  8mm.  c.545-515 B.C. Wheel with four spokes and struts.  Rev. Incuse square.  Agora 4. Seltman pl. IV,5.  Svoronos pl. I, 60(rev. die).  Dark toning. 

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Münzen und Medaillen, Basel, List 472. November/December, 1984, no. 49.
Ex: Dr. Paul Peter Urone collection

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about Extremely Fine $3,000.
Aegean Islands, Aegina
Aegean Islands, Aegina

AR Stater, 12.15g. 20mm.  c.480-457 B.C.  Sea turtle with "T back" design on shell.  Rev. Incuse skew pattern.  SNG Lockett 1969. SNG COP 510.   Millbank, Period III.  This coin is struck in extremely high relief in the manner of the earlier sea turtles; exceptional quality and nicely toned.

Provenance/Pedigrees:
Ex: Münzen und Medaillen, Basel, List 137, August 1954, no.39.
Ex: Mark Salton (born Max Schlessinger)  collection, Frankfurt and NY, 1914-2005, with collector's old ticket.  (For bio see https://www.coin.com/indexes/?find=2485)

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Extremely Fine $28,000.
Corinth
Corinth

AR Trihemiobol, 0.43g.  8.5mm.  c.500-450 B.C.  Corinthian helmet.  Rev. Large "T" for the denomination.   BCD Corinth 38.  HGC 4, 1890.  Toned and scarce.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Helios, Munich, Auction 8, 2012, lot 235.

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good Very Fine $1,750.
Peloponnesos, Sikyonia, Sikyon
Peloponnesos, Sikyonia, Sikyon

AR Hemidrachm, 2.33g.  17mm.  c.100-60 B.C. magistrate: Polykrates(?).  Dove flying to left.  Rev. Large "sigma" and magistrate inititals within a shallow incuse square.  HGC 215.  BCD_.   Fine multi- hued toning.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Hirsch, Munich, Auction 195, 1997, lot 211.

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Extremely Fine $1,250.
Peloponnesos, Elis(Olympia)
Peloponnesos, Elis(Olympia)

AR Drachm, 4.88g.  18mm.  c.244-208 B.C.  Eagle flying to right grasping hare.  Rev.  Winged gorgon head within center of thunderbolt.  Schwabacher Group IV,42(dies).  BCD Olympia 266(this coin).  This is a very rare and unusual type with the gorgon within the thunderolt.  This example was the sole piece appearing in the extensive published BCD collection of Olympia.   It also appears to be the only use of a gorgon on the coinage of Olympia.  

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: BCD Olympia collection, Leu Numismatics, Zurich, Auction 90, May 10, 2004, lot 266
Ex: CNG, Auction 73, Sept. 13, 2006, lot 278.

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good Very Fine/Extremely Fine $7,000.
Peloponnesos, Elis(Olympia)
Peloponnesos, Elis(Olympia)

AR Hemidrachm, 2.17g. 14mm.  c.265-240 B.C.  Laureate head of Zeus to right.  Rev. Thunderbolt within wreath.  BCD Olympia 229(dies).  SNG Delepierre 2217(dies).  SNG Lockett 2437.  Toned.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: CNG 103, 2004, lot 60.

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about Extremely Fine $1,500.
Peloponnesos, Argolis, Argos
Peloponnesos, Argolis, Argos
AR Diobol, 1.57g. 1.35mm.  c.280-260 B.C.  Head of Hera to right wearing stephane.   Rev.  Athena standing to right with spear and shield.  BCD 1097-9.  HGC 5,672.   Toned and scarce.
 
Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Leu, Zurich, Auction 79, October 31, 2000, lot 591
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good Very Fine $2,250.
Cycladic Islands, Paros
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Cycladic Islands, Paros

AR Didrachm, 7.67g. 22mm.  c.250-200 B.C.  magistrate: Teisenor.   Female head (Artemis or Demeter?) to right wearing taenia.  Rev. Goat standing to right.    John Tully, The Island Standard, Numismatic Studies 28, ANS, p. 79, Di2.A, 1d(this coin listed).  SNG Berry 881.  Attractive light cabinet toning.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Hess, Lucerne, Auction 254,1983, lot 189. 
Ex: Münzen und Medaillen, Basel, Auction 73, 1988, lot 165

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good Very Fine $8,500.
Black Sea, Pantikapaion
Black Sea, Pantikapaion

AR Hemidrachm, 2.61g. 15mm.  c. 370-355 B.C. Head of Pan facing slightly to the left wearing ivy wreath.  Rev. Facing lions scalp.  SNG BM Black Sea 865. SNG Stancomb 551. MacDonald 44.  Rare and unusually well struck and centered for this issue.

 

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good Very Fine/Extremely Fine $6,750.
Bithynian Kings, Nikomedes III, ex: Glen, 1957
Bithynian Kings, Nikomedes III, ex: Glen, 1957

AR Tetradrachm, 16.42g. 35mm.  Dated year 205=94-93 B.C. Diademed head of Nikomedes to right.  Rev. Zeus standing to left holdiing wreath and scepter; eagle on thunderbolt in field to left.  Recueil II, 591. de Callatay, Guerres, pl. 56 D60/R2(this coin).   Exceptional high relief portrait and attractive old collection toning.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Glendining, London, Auction March 7-8, 1957, lot 256, Sale of a Foreign Ambassador.

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Extremely Fine $5,750.
Kings of Pergamon, Philetairos, c.269-263
Kings of Pergamon, Philetairos, c.269-263

AR Tetradrachm, 16.63g. 29.5mm.  Struck under Antiochos I  in the name of the Seleukid vassal Philetairos.  Diademed head of the deified Seleukos I to right.  Rev. Athena seated to left holding spear and shield; ivy leaf in field to left and bow in field to right.  Newell, Pergamum 14(dies).  BMC Mysia 114,28(dies) SC 309.5a   Rare and with an excepetional high relief portrait of Seleukos I.  Lightly toned.

Provenance/Pedigrees:
Ex: MNL collection
Ex: CNG, Auction 109, 2018, lot 214.

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Extremely Fine/Very Fine $20,000.
Kings of Pergamon, Philetairos, c.269-263
Kings of Pergamon, Philetairos, c.269-263

AR Tetradrachm, 16.73g. 26mm.  Struck under Antiochos I  in the name of the Seleukid vassal Philetairos.  Diademed head of the deified Seleukos I to right.  Rev. Athena seated to left holding spear and shield; ivy leaf in field to left and bow in field to right; monogram in exergue.   Newell, Pergamum 13(obv. die).  Imhoof-Blumer, Pörtraitkopfe auf antiken Münzen, 1885, plate I.3(obv. die)  SC 309.4b.    A few light cleaning marks under old toning.   The portrait style is very rugged and expressive; this is the same style as the example illustrated on the cover of Seleukid Coinage by Houghton and Lorber.

Provenance/Pedigrees:
Ex: NFA, New York, Auction IX, December 10, 1980, lot 239
Ex: Bank Leu, Zurich, Auction 38, May 13, 1986, lot 102 
Ex: CNG, Auction 114, 2020, lot 241

 

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good Very Fine $15,000.
Kings of Pergamon, Eumenes I, 263-241 B.C.
Kings of Pergamon, Eumenes I, 263-241 B.C.

AR Tetradrachm, 16.92g. 31 mm.  Diademed head of Philetairos to right  Rv. Athena seated to left holding wreath and spear; bow in field to right; ivy leaf and A in field to left.   Westermark V. LIII/R I. SNG France 1610.  This is the finest and most dramatic of the Philetairos portrait styles.   Toned, struck in very high relief, and with exceptional surfaces for this normally heavily marred type.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: EJW Ltd, List 72, 1997, no. 54

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Extremely Fine $5,000.
 

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