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Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Philip V (221-179): Tetradrachm, struck at Amphipolis on the occasion of Philip’s accession, c. 221-20 Obverse: head right with neatly curled hair and short beard; wearing royal diadem Reverse: βασιλεωσ φιλιππου: Athena Alkidemos striding left, brandishing thunderbolt and holding Aegis on raised left arm; monogram to inner left [σρ] and inner right [ερ] Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.84g/12h References:...
Hammer Price: £26,000
Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Philip V: Didrachm, struck at Amphipolis, c. 184-79 Obverse: head right, with neatly curled hair and short beard; wearing royal diadem Reverse: βασιλεωσ φιλιππου: club within oak wreath; monograms above [ωη] and below [δι, σι], trident-head on far left, Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 8.48g/12h References: Mamroth 23; McClean 3629; Ashmolean 3269 Condition: Good very fine, two minute scratches in obverse field;...
Hammer Price: £1,600
Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Philip V: Drachm, struck at Amphipolis, c. 184-79 Obverse: head right, with neatly curled hair and short beard; wearing royal diadem Reverse: βασιλεωσ φιλιππου: club within oak wreath; monograms above [ωη] and below [δι, σι], trident-head on far left Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 4.17g/12h References: Mamroth 30; Pozzi 2054; Ashmolean 3270-1 var. [monogram] Condition: Very fine, striking crack, iridescent...
Hammer Price: £550
Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Philip V: Tetrobol, autonomous issue struck at Amphipolis Obverse: Macedonian shield, the central boss containing a star of sickle-shaped limbs Reverse: μακε-δονων: prow right; m before Metal: silver; reduced Attic weight standard; 2.21g References: Kremydi O5/R–; Mørkholm 593; Ashmolean 3284 Condition: Very fine; dark patina with a few light deposits £80-£100
Hammer Price: £320
Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Perseus (179-168): Tetradrachm, struck at Amphipolis, c. 175-72 Obverse: head right, with neatly curled hair and short beard; wearing royal diadem Reverse: eagle standing half right on thunderbolt, wings spread; monograms above [αυ], on right [νκ] and between legs [δω], all within wreath of wild oak leaves; plough in exergue Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.74g/12h References: Mamroth 20a; De Luca 286; Ashmolean...
Hammer Price: £3,000
Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Perseus: Drachm, quasi-Rhodian issue struck at Samothrace, during the Third Macedonian War, c. 179-168, naming the magistrate Gorgos Obverse: head of Helios canted slightly right Reverse: γοργοσ: rose with bud on right; ethnic [ρ-ο] by stalk, caduceus in left field Metal: silver; reduced Chian standard; 2.87g/7h References: Ashton – [A1/P5]; BMC p.246, 171 Condition: About extremely fine, toned £150-£180
Hammer Price: £460
Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF THRACE, Lysimachos (323-281): Stater, uncertain mint in Asia Minor Obverse: head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon and royal diadem Reverse: βασιλεωσ λυσιμαχου: Athena enthroned left, holding wreath-bearing Nike in outstretched palm, leaning with left elbow on shield behind, spear resting beyond; monogram [μτω] in field Metal: gold; Attic weight standard; 8.63g/12h References: Thompson –; BM 1927,0506.1, same...
Hammer Price: £12,000
Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF THRACE, Lysimachos: Tetradrachm, struck at Amphipolis, c. 288-281 Obverse: head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon and royal diadem Reverse: βασιλεωσ λυσιμαχου: Athena enthroned left, holding wreath-bearing Nike on outstretched palm, and leaning with left elbow on shield behind, spear resting beyond; monogram to inner left [ωνυ] and outer right [ηδτρ] Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.36g/11h References:...
Hammer Price: £1,700
Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF EPIRUS, Pyrrhus (295-272): Oktobol, struck at Syracuse, c. 278 Obverse: head of Persephone right, wearing crown of barley, pendant earring and pearled necklace; oak-wreath behind Reverse: βασιλεωσ πυρρου: Athena Alkidemos striding left, brandishing thunderbolt and holding shield on raised left arm; thunderbolt and e in field Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 5.42g/9h References: BMC p. 112, 13; Lockett 1653 var. [obverse control...
Hammer Price: £3,600
Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF PONTOS, Mithradates Eupator (120-63): Tetradrachm, struck at Pergamum in third month of year 205 [December 93] Obverse: head right with wild, unkempt hair formed into an anastole on forehead, wearing royal diadem Reverse: βασιλεωσ μιθραδατου ευπατοροσ: Pegasos grazing left; star in crescent, date [cσ] and monogram [ωνκρ] above, γ below; all within garland wreath Metal: silver; Attic weight standard;...
Hammer Price: £6,000
Greek Coinages, PERGAMENE KINGDOM, Eumenes I (263-241): Tetradrachm, struck at Pergamon, c. 250-240 Obverse: plump head of Philetairos right, wearing laurel wreath with diadem ties Reverse: φιλεταιρου: Athena enthroned left, holding wreath and leaning with left elbow on shield behind, spear resting beyond; a to inner left, ivy-leaf to outer left, bow in field behind Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.26g/12h References: Westermark IVA, LIV; Lockett 2722;...
Hammer Price: £1,400
Greek Coinages, SELEUKID EMPIRE, Antiochos Eupator (164-162): Tetradrachm, struck at Antioch under the Regent Lysias Obverse: head right with tightly curled hair, wearing royal diadem; filleted border around Reverse: bασιλεωσ αντιοχου ευπατοροσ: Zeus seated left on ornate stool, holding wreath-bearing Nike and sceptre; δι to outer left Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.64g/1h References: Le Rider 243, this coin [A20/P179] = Newell 76.2, this...
Hammer Price: £1,200
Greek Coinages, SELEUKID EMPIRE, Antiochos Grypos (121-96): Tetradrachm, struck at Antioch during the third reign, c. 109-96 Obverse: head right with unkempt hair and characteristic aquiline nose, wearing royal diadem Reverse: βασιλεωσ αντιοχου επιφανουσ: Zeus seated left on ornate chair, holding wreath-bearing Nike and sceptre; δ below throne, monogram [ερ] and a on outer left; all within wreath Metal: silver; Attic weight standard;...
Greek Coinages, PTOLEMAIC EMPIRE, Ptolemy Philadelphos (285-246): Tetradrachm, struck at Alexandria during the First Syrian War, c. 275-272 Obverse: head of Ptolemy Soter right, wearing royal diadem and scaly aegis around neck Reverse: πτολεμαιου βασιλεωσ: eagle standing left on thunderbolt; σ over Galatian shield in left field, e between legs Metal: silver; Macedonian weight standard; 14.21g/12h References: Lorber 283; Copenhagen 107-8; Svoronos...
Hammer Price: £7,000
Greek Coinages, PTOLEMAIC EMPIRE, Arsinoe II (c. 273-68): Dekadrachm, memorial issue struck under Ptolemy II at Alexandria, c. 249-46 Obverse: veiled head of Arsinoe right wearing stephane and ram’s horn by ear; lotus sceptre over far shoulder (terminating above head) Reverse: αρσινοησ φιλαδελφου: double cornucopia bound with royal diadem Metal: silver; Macedonian weight standard; 35.61g/12h References: Lorber 368; Weber 8258, same obv. die; Svoronos...
Hammer Price: £8,000
Greek Coinages, PTOLEMAIC EMPIRE, Ptolemy Euergetes (246-222): Eighth-Mnaieion [Drachm], struck during the Third Syrian War, perhaps at Seleucia in Pieria on the occasion of the city’s surrender, autumn 246 Obverse: head of Ptolemy III right, wearing Macedonian chlamys and royal diadem Reverse: βασιλεωσ πτολεμαιου: cornucopia bound with royal diadem Metal: gold; Macedonian weight standard; 3.09g/11h References: Lorber 805; Boston 2281; Svoronos...
Hammer Price: £24,000
Greek Coinages, PTOLEMAIC EMPIRE, Ptolemy Epiphanes (205-180): Tetradrachm, struck at Alexandria Obverse: head of Ptolemy Soter right, wearing royal diadem and scaly aegis around neck Reverse: πτολεμαιου βασιλεωσ: eagle standing left on thunderbolt Metal: silver; Macedonian weight standard; 14.15g/12h References: Copenhagen 244-5; Boston 2290-92; Svoronos 1231 Condition: Almost extremely fine, pretty iridescent toning £200-£260
Hammer Price: £2,600
Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF BAKTRIA, Euthydemos I (c. 224-195): Tetradrachm, struck at Aï-Khanoum, c. 206-200 Obverse: head right, wearing royal diadem Reverse: βασιλεωσ ευθυδημου: Herakles perched left on outcrop, supporting club set on pile of rocks; monogram [ιδε] in lower right field Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.11g/12h References: Glenn O41/R118; Bopearachchi 5B; Lockett – Condition: Good very fine and beautifully toned; with an important...
Hammer Price: £2,400
Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF BAKTRIA, Eukratides I (c. 171-145): Tetradrachm struck at Aï-Khanoum Obverse: bust right wearing Macedonian chlamys and cavalry helment decorated with bull’s horn and ear and royal diadem Reverse: βασιλεωσ μεγαλου ευκρατιδου: the Dioscuri galloping right, both holding lance and palm-branch; monogram [ηδυ] below Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.69g/12h References: McClean 9691; Bopearachchi 6DD; Lockett 3359 var....
Hammer Price: £950
Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF BAKTRIA, Heliokles I Dikaios (c. 145-130): Tetradrachm, struck at Aï-Khanoum Obverse: bust right wearing Macedonian chlamys and royal diadem Reverse: βασιλεωσ ηλιοκλεουσ δικαιου: Zeus standing facing, draped with himation around waist and across left shoulder, holding ornate sceptre and thunderbolt; monogram [κδhρ] to left Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.62g/12h References: Carfrae 304; Bopearachchi 1U; Lockett...
Greek Coinages, Larissa: Drachm, struck c. 440-420 Obverse: Thessalos standing right steering bull with broad band held across its horns, the hero nude except for chlamys fluttering behind, petasos thrown from his head Reverse: λαρ-ισα: horse bounding right, loose reign trailing below Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 6.13g/3h References: Woodward 154, this coin; BCD II, 369.1; Ashmolean 3863 Condition: Better than very fine, iridescent toning with traces of...
Hammer Price: £1,100
Greek Coinages, Larissa: Drachm, struck c. 400-380 Obverse: head of nymph canted slightly right, radial flowing hair bound by ampyx, wearing cord necklace with ornament Reverse: λαρι: grazing horse stepping slowly right Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 6.05g/3h References: Lockett 1583; BCD II, 252, same dies; Ashmolean – Condition: Almost extremely, light scratches beneath toning £400-£500
Greek Coinages, Larissa: Drachm, struck c. 360-50, at the outbreak of Third Sacred War Obverse: head of nymph canted slightly left with dreamy expression, radial flowing hair bound by ampyx, wearing drop earring and plain cord necklace Reverse: λαρι-σαιων: horse right, preparing to lie down Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 6.04g/12h References: Lorber 21.1b, this coin; BCD II, 312; Ashmolean 3883 Condition: Good very fine, grey tone with iridescence in the...
Hammer Price: £2,000
Greek Coinages, Larissa: Didrachm, struck c. 350-300 Obverse: head of nymph canted slightly left, radial flowing hair bound by ampyx, wearing drop earring and plain necklace Reverse: λαρι-σαιων: bridled horse prancing right Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 12.23g/12h References: Woodward 156, this coin; BCD II, 304; Ashmolean – Condition: Good very fine, well centred and with iridescent toning, light deposits on reverse; the portrait pleasing and struck in...
Hammer Price: £6,500
Greek Coinages, Pharsalos: Drachm, struck c. 425-360 Obverse: head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet with raised cheek-pieces; th behind Reverse: φαρσ: Thessalian cavalryman on horse prancing right, wearing petasos, chlamys and short chiton, holding lagobolon over shoulder; th below Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 6.14g/11h References: Lavva 101 [V50/R57]; BCD I, 1258; Ashmolean 3919 Condition: Banker’s mark on obverse, otherwise good very fine,...
Greek Coinages, Pharsalos: Hemidrachm, struck c. 400-380 Obverse: head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with raised cheek-pieces, hair falling beneath neck cover Reverse: φ-α-ρ-σ: horse head right Metal: Silver; Aegenitan weight standard; 3.15g/2h References: Lavva 127a, this coin [V58/R74]; BCD II, 668; Ashmolean 3917 Condition: Granular surfaces, banker’s mark on reverse, very fine £120-£150
Greek Coinages, korkyra: Stater, struck c. 390-370 Obverse: cow standing left, head turned down towards suckling calf Reverse: κ-ρ-ο: double stellate pattern within square linear frame, all within circle border Metal: silver; Corinthian weight standard; 11.14g/3h References: Fried O91/R166.d, this coin; Kraay 449; BMC p.118, 66 Condition: Practically as struck, light lustrous patination £2,000-£2,600
Greek Coinages, Aitolian League: Hemidrachm, struck c. 323-300 Obverse: head of Aitolia right wearing petasos, her hair bound by decorated ribbon at nape of neck; λ behind Reverse: αιτωλων: kalydonian boar stood right, stretching; spearhead in exergue Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 2.70g/6h References: Tsangari 64 [D10/R9]: BCD 463; BMC p.196, 17 Condition: Very fine, iridescent patina with a little porosity £90-£120
Hammer Price: £500
Greek Coinages, Lokri Opuntii: Stater, struck c. 350-340 Obverse: head of Persephone right, wearing crown of barley, pendant earring and pearled necklace, her hair bound with decorated ribbon at nape of neck Reverse: οποντιων: Ajax in heroic attitude, holding sword and shield decorated with griffin, advancing right on rocky ground; a broken spear at his feet Metal: Aeginetan weight standard; 12.33g/2h References: Humphris/Delbridge 160e, this coin [O26/R66]; Prospero 351;...
Greek Coinages, Phokis: Hemidrachm, federal issue, struck c. 356-345 Obverse: bull’s head facing Reverse: φ-ω: head of Apollo right wearing laurel wreath; spring of wild olive behind Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 2.80g/4h References: Williams 313a, this coin [O223/R194] = Lockett 1708, this coin; BMC p.21, 87-90 Condition: Good very fine and toned; a handsome little coin with a particularly distinguished pedigree £200-£260
Greek Coinages, Boeotian League: Hemiobol, civic issue, struck at Thebes, c. 525-480 Obverse: half a Boeotian shield Reverse: incuse square diagonally divided into triangular segments Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 0.51g References: Head p.187; BCD 326; BMC p.33, 13 Condition: Good very fine, toned and rather scarce £100-£120
Hammer Price: £650
Greek Coinages, Boeotian League: Stater, federal issue, struck during the Corinthian War, c. 395-87 Obverse: Boeotian shield Reverse: βο-ιω: amphora with moulded rim and fluting on body; dolphin leaping right above Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 12.19g/3h References: Head pl. V, 11; BCD 12; BMC p.37, 49 Condition: Very fine and toned, but with a little porosity £400-£500
Hammer Price: £1,800
Greek Coinages, Boeotian League: Drachm, federal issue, struck c. 304-294 Obverse: Boeotian shield, trace of caduceus across centre Reverse: δ-ι: amphora within square incuse Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 5.83g/2h References: Head pl. VI, 22; BCD 70; BMC p.34, 23 Condition: Very fine and prettily toned £300-£360
Hammer Price: £700
Greek Coinages, Boeotian League: Drachm, federal issue, struck c. 250 Obverse: head of Persephone canted slightly right, wearing crown of barley Reverse: βοιωτων: Poseidon standing right, holding dolphin in outstretched palm and trident; monogram [δε] and Boeotian shield in field Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 5.06g/12h References: Head p.262; BCD 96; BMC p.40, – Condition: Very fine, grey toned £200-£260
Hammer Price: £360
Greek Coinages, Boeotian League: Drachm, federal issue, struck c. 225-171 Obverse: head of Poseidon right, wearing laurel wreath Reverse: βοιωτων: Nike standing left, holding wreath in outstretched palm and trident; monogram [νθε] and ξ in field Metal: silver; reduced Aeginetan standard; 5.02g/12h References: Head p.266 [monogram not listed]; BCD 135; BMC p.42, – Condition: Good very fine and attractively toned £150-£180
Greek Coinages, Histiaia: Tetrobol, struck c. 180-150 Obverse: head of nymph right, wreathed with vine and grapes, wearing pendant earring and plain cord necklace Reverse: ιστιαιεων: nymph seated right on galley stern decorated with wing; trident below Metal: silver; reduced Chian standard; 2.27g/12h References: BCD 382; McClean 5750; BMC p.129, 41ff Condition: Good very fine £80-£100
Hammer Price: £220
Greek Coinages, Chalkis: Drachm, c. 290-271 Obverse: head of nymph right, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearled necklace Reverse: χαλ: eagle grasping serpent in beak and talons; trophy to right Metal: silver; Chian weight standard; 3.69g/12h References: BCD 171; Boston 1020; BMC p.110, 50 Condition: Attempted piercing behind head, otherwise very fine £60-£80
Hammer Price: £190
Greek Coinages, Karystos: Didrachm, struck c. 253-245 Obverse: male head right with sharp features, wearing laurel wreath with diadem ties, hair on forehead arranged into anastole Reverse: καρστ[ιων]: Nike driving galloping quadriga left, holding palm-branch and reins; wreath around trident head in field Metal: silver; Chian weight standard; 7.02g/1h References: Wallace OVI/R8.d, this coin; BCD 579; BMC p.108, 18 Condition: Good very fine, light scratches and minor...
Greek Coinages, Athens: Trihemiobol, struck c. 520-490 Obverse: janiform head of Athena, hair bound by taenia Reverse: αθε: helmeted head of Athena right Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 0.97g/12h References: Seltman p.200, δδ; Lockett 1830; BMC p.5, 29 Condition: Small scuff on obverse, otherwise very fine and lightly toned; extremely rare with only a small handful of specimens available to commerce £1,500-£2,000
Hammer Price: £16,000
Greek Coinages, Athens: Tetradrachm, Late Standardised type, struck during the Peloponnesian War, c. 431-404 Obverse: head of Athena right wearing crested helmet, the bowl decorated with a floral scroll, three olive leaves along brim Reverse: αθε: owl standing right, head facing; olive-spray and crescent behind; all within incuse square Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.21g/9h References: Kallet/Kroll fig. 2.8; Kraay 198; BMC Gp G, 62ff Condition: About extremely...
Hammer Price: £2,800
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