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Greek Coinages, Lokroi Epizephyrioi: Stater, struck c. 400-350 Obverse: λοκρων: laureate head of Zeus left Reverse: eagle in flight left, holding dead hare in its talons; thunderbolt above; reversed n and pellet below Metal: silver; Achaean weight standard; 7.58g/1h References: McClean 1795, same dies; Rutter 2322; Ashmolean 1556-8 var. [control marks] Condition: Good very fine, well centred and toned; with a hint of peripheral porosity and the usual signs of...
Hammer Price: £3,000
Greek Coinages, Rhegium: Tetradrachm, struck c. 415-387 Obverse: lion’s head facing Reverse: ρηγ[ινον]: laureate head of Apollo left, olive sprig behind Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.78g/12h References: Herzfelder 103h, this coin [D61/R88] = Warren 173, this coin = Jameson 459, this coin; Rutter 2496; Ashmolean 1589 Condition: Good very fine and struck in high relief on a compact flan; marks on edge and light graffiti on reverse £3,000-£4,000
Hammer Price: £11,000
Greek Coinages, Rhegium: Twelfth-Nomoi, struck c. 270-250 Obverse: laureate head of Apollo left Reverse: ρηγινων: delphic tripod Metal: silver; reduced ‘Tarantine’ standard; 0.53g/12h References: BMC –; Rutter –; Ashmolean – Condition: Good very fine, dark patina with a little roughness; the denomination excessively rare £400-£500
Hammer Price: £900
Greek Coinages, Terina: Stater, struck c. 400-356 Obverse: head of nymph left, ampyx along forehead, wearing stud earring and pearled necklace; laurel-wreath around Reverse: nymph seated left on hydria, holding wreath in right hand Metal: silver; Achaean weight standard; 7.97g/4h References: Regling 15 [L/ν]; Rutter 2575; Ashmolean 1611 Condition: Good very fine; struck from a worn reverse die and with a hairline flan crack £1,500-£1,800
Hammer Price: £1,800
Greek Coinages, Terina: Stater, struck c. 400-356 Obverse: [τ]εριναιων: head of nymph right, her hair bound up, wearing cord neclace with ornament Reverse: nymph seated left on cippus, holding out patera, wreath-bearing Nike rising behind Metal: silver; Achaean weight standard; 7.69g/7h References: Regling 77 [LL/ννν]; Jameson 491, this coin; Rutter 2628; Ashmolean 1628 Condition: Good very fine and prettily toned; striking weakness on the nymph’s hair ...
Hammer Price: £8,000
Greek Coinages, Terina: Drachm, struck c. 400-356 Obverse: τεριναιων: head of nymph right, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearled necklace; triskeles behind Reverse: nymph seated left on cippus; holding up caduceus Metal: silver; Achaean weight standard; 2.50g/10h References: Holloway-Jenkins 107; Rutter 2641; Ashmolean 1636 Condition: Very fine with golden toning; struck from a worn reverse die £300-£360
Hammer Price: £1,000
Greek Coinages, Akragas: Pentalitra [Drachm], struck c. 450-445 Obverse: πεν: sea eagle standing left on Ionic capital Reverse: ακρα: crab Metal: silver; Sikel weight standard; 3.98g/12h References: Westermark 446.11, this coin [O2/R2]; Rizzo –; Ashmolean 1672 Condition: A little roughness, otherwise good very fine and prettily toned £900-£1,200
Hammer Price: £1,600
Greek Coinages, Katane: Drachm, struck c. 408-05; school of Euainetos Obverse: καταναιω-ν: nymph driving galloping quadriga right, holding reins and kentron; the furthest horse threatening to break loose and bolt; wreath-bearing Nike flying left above Reverse: αμενανοσ: head of Amenanos left, with small goat’s horn emerging from above headband; framed by two fish and a crayfish around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 4.20g/9h References: Mirone 74 var.;...
Hammer Price: £7,500
Greek Coinages, Katane: Tetradrachm, struck c. 408-05; signed work of Euainetos Obverse: quadriga galloping around turning post, the charioteer crouched low, wrestling to restrain the horses; wreath-bearing Nike flying above, holding plaque bearing artist’s signature (partially off flan); crab in exergue Reverse: καταναιων: laureate head of Apollo left, lock of curls falling beside face; knotted fillet with bell before; crayfish behind Metal: silver; Attic weight...
Hammer Price: £22,000
Greek Coinages, Gela: Didrachm, struck under the tyrant Gelon, c. 485-480 Obverse: rider on horse prancing right, nude except for cavalry helmet, preparing to cast spear in raised right hand Reverse: γελασ: forepart of man-headed bull right Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 8.50g/1h References: Jenkins 28 [O9/R11]; Rizzo pl. XVII, 6; Ashmolean 1720 Condition: Extremely fine with a handsome depiction of the river god, enhanced by pretty toning; a little porosity on the...
Hammer Price: £10,000
Greek Coinages, Gela: Tetradrachm, struck c. 420-415 Obverse: charioteer driving slow quadriga right, wreath-bearing Nike flying left above Reverse: γελασ: forepart of man-headed bull right Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.96g/4h References: Jenkins 478.4, this coin [O92/R188]; Rizzo pl. XVIII, 3; Ashmolean 1738 Condition: The obverse struck from a tired die, the reverse good very fine £600-£800
Hammer Price: £4,000
Greek Coinages, Gela: Tetradrachm, struck under the revived Democracy, winter 406/405; school of Kimon Obverse: fast quadriga driven left by charioteer holding kentron and reins, the horses twisting in excited agitation; eagle soaring left above; ear of barley in exergue Reverse: γελασ: man-headed bull standing left before long barley-stalk; barley grain in exergue Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.25g/9h References: Jenkins 485.10, this coin [O97/R194]; Rizzo pl....
Hammer Price: £48,000
Greek Coinages, Himera: Didrachm, struck under the tyrant Theron of Akragas, c. 480-470 Obverse: ηιμερα: cockerel standing left Reverse: crab Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 8.68g/7h References: Westermark 29 [O7/R25]; Rizzo pl. XXI, 5; Ashmolean 1762 Condition: Good very fine, lightly toned £2,000-£2,600
Greek Coinages, Leontini: Didrachm, struck under the tyrant Hieron of Syracuse, c. 476–466 Obverse: nude rider on horse bounding right Reverse: λεοντινο: lion’s head right, with protruding tongue, four barley-grains around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 8.73g/1h References: Boehringer 13; Rizzo pl. XXII, 11; Ashmolean 1777 Condition: Extremely fine and beautifully toned; a few trifling marks £2,000-£2,600
Greek Coinages, Leontini: Tetradrachm, struck c. 450-440 Obverse: laureate head of Apollo right, hair rolled back behind, locks falling beside face Reverse: λεοντινον: lion’s head right, with protruding tongue, four barley-grains around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.01g/1h References: Boehringer 47, same dies; Rizzo pl. XXIII, 16; Ashmolean 1793 Condition: Very fine, grey tone £1,000-£1,500
Hammer Price: £2,400
Greek Coinages, Messana: Tetradrachm, struck c. 425-21 Obverse: nymph driving biga of mules right, wreath-bearing Nike stepping across the reigns, laurel leaf with berry in exergue Reverse: μεσσανιον: hare bounding right, dolphin swimming below Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.32g/6h References: Caltabiano 485.8, this coin [D199/R196]; Rizzo pl. XXVI, 5; Ashmolean 1845 Condition: Almost extremely fine, pretty blue-grey patination £4,000-£5,000
Hammer Price: £20,000
Greek Coinages, Messana: Tetradrachm, struck c. 412-408 Obverse: nymph driving biga of mules left, wreath-bearing Nike flying right above, preparing to tie diadem around the driver’s head; two dolphins opposed in exergue Reverse: μεσσανιον: hare bounding left; barley stalk below, eagle flying left above Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.32g/3h References: Caltabiano 623.9, this coin [D223/R249] = Warren 267, this coin = Als Kunstwerk 559, this coin = Woodward...
Hammer Price: £46,000
Greek Coinages, Naxos: Tetradrachm, struck c. 415 Obverse: bearded head of Dionysos right, his unkempt hair bound by a broad band ornamented with ivy-wreath Reverse: [ν]αχιον: bearded Silenos squatting on pile of grapes, his head canted left, admiring kantharos held in his raised right hand, holding thyrsos in his left; ivy plant climbing to the left Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.06g/3h References: Cahn 103.3, this coin [V66/R85]; Rizzo pl. XXVIII, 19; Ashmolean...
Hammer Price: £100,000
Greek Coinages, Segesta: Didrachm, struck c. 440-416 Obverse: hound standing left, tail curled up Reverse: σεγεστa: head of nymph right, hair bound with broad band, wearing hoop earring, within circular border containing legend Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 8.68g/7h References: Hurter 129c, this coin [V39/R73] = Woodward 75, this coin; Rizzo pl. LXI, 15; Ashmolean – Condition: Extremely fine, golden toning over fresh surfaces; an excellent example of this...
Hammer Price: £9,500
Greek Coinages, The Sikeliotai: 8 Litrai, struck at Morgantina during the Hannabalic War against Rome, c. 214-13 Obverse: veiled bust of Persephone left, wearing crown of corn; leaf behind Reverse: [σ]ικελιω[ταω]: Nike driving fast quadriga right, the horses twisting in excited agitation; monogram [mt] above Metal: silver; Sikel weight standard; 6.73g/9h References: Sjöqvist 3-4; Burnett 109; Ashmolean 2132 Condition: Good very fine, attractive dark patina; an issue...
Hammer Price: £2,200
Greek Coinages, Selinus: Tetradrachm, struck c. 467-445 Obverse: σελινοντιον (retrograde): Apollo and Artemis standing in quadriga stepping slowly left; Apollo drawing bow, his sister holding the reins Reverse: σελινον: youthful river god standing left, short horns sprouting from head, holding laurel-branch and pouring libation from phiale onto garlanded altar; behind a selinon leaf and a bovine idol Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.39g/2h References:...
Hammer Price: £55,000
Greek Coinages, Selinus: Didrachm, struck c. 455–440 Obverse: [σ]ελινον[τιοσ]: Herakles striding right, steering small Cretan bull by the horn, preparing to strike with raised club Reverse: υψασ: holding olive branch in his left and pouring a libation from phial in his right hand over serpent-entwined altar, selinon leaf and heron on right Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 8.61g/4h References: Pozzi 1191; Rizzo pl. XXXI, 15; Ashmolean 1900 Condition: Good...
Hammer Price: £5,000
Greek Coinages, Selinus: Tetradrachm, struck c. 435-417 Obverse: Apollo and Artemis carried in slow biga right, Apollo drawing bow, while his sister holds the reins; barley-grain in exergue Reverse: σελινοντιον: Selinus standing left, short horns sprouting from head, holding laurel-branch and pouring libation from phiale onto garlanded altar before which stands cockerel left; behind a selinon leaf and a bovine idol Metal: silver; Attic weight standard: 17.02g/8h...
Hammer Price: £6,500
Greek Coinages, Selinus: Tetradrachm, struck c. 417-409 Obverse: σελινοντιον: quadriga right, charioteer nonchalantly holding reins in one hand, whilst gathering her windswept drapery with the other; wreath above, ear of barley in exergue Reverse: youthful river god standing left, short horns sprouting from head, holding laurel-branch and pouring libation from phiale onto garlanded altar before which stands cockerel left; behind a selinon leaf and a bovine idol Metal:...
Hammer Price: £70,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Gamoroi, c. 510-500 Obverse: συρα: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding reins in both hands Reverse: quadripartite incuse square, the centre depressed and containing a left facing head of Arethusa with neatly beaded hair Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.21g/6h References: Boehringer 30 [V22/R14]; Rizzo pl. XXXIV, 2; Ashmolean 1907 Condition: Good very fine, excellent surfaces, the obverse with...
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the First Democracy, c. 485-480 Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding reigns and kentron; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown horses Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, wearing pearled taenia and delicate beaded necklace; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.32g/11h References: Boehringer 62 [V35/R15]; Rizzo pl. XXXIV, 20; Ashmolean...
Hammer Price: £2,600
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the tyrant Hieron I, c. 475-70 Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding kentron and reins; Nike hovering just above Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, wearing pearled taenia, pendant earring and plain necklace; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.01g/1h References: Boehringer 347E, this coin [V170/R245E]; Rizzo –; cf. Ashmolean 1934 Condition: Good...
Hammer Price: £3,800
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 470-66 Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding reins in both hands; wreath-bearing Nike crowning driver; Ketos in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, wearing pearled taenia, pendant earring and pearled necklace; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.95g/4h References: Boehringer 443 [V233/R319]; Rizzo pl. XXXV, 14-5;...
Hammer Price: £1,900
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 466-60 Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding kentron and reins; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown horses; Ketos in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, wearing pearled taenia, hoop earring and pearled necklace; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.13g/1h References: Boehringer 471 [V253/R339]; Rizzo pl....
Hammer Price: £1,500
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 460-455 Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding kentron and reins; wreath-bearing Nike flying left above to crown driver; Ketos in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, her hair bound with cord and tied in a chignon at back, wearing hoop earring and pearled necklace; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.07/4h References:...
Hammer Price: £5,500
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 455-50 Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding reins and kentron; wreath-bearing Nike flying right to crown horses; Ketos in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, her hair bound up with cord and tied in a chignon at back, wearing pendant earring and cord necklace; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.21g/3h References:...
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 450 Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding kentron and reins; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown horses; ketos in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, her hair rolled and bound by pearled taenia, wearing pendant earring and pearled necklace; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.49g/1h References: Boehringer 521...
Hammer Price: £3,600
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 450 Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding reins in both hands; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown horses; ketos in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, her hair bound with pearled taenia and tied in a chignon at back, wearing pendant earring and pearled necklace; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard;...
Hammer Price: £15,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 450 Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding reins in both hands; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown horses; ketos in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, hair bound up with cord, wearing pendant earring and pearled necklace; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.23g/4h References: Boehringer 546 [V277/R378];...
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 440 Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding kentron and reins; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown horses; ketos in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, her hair rolled up and tied with cord, wearing hoop earring and pearled necklace with ornament; framed by three dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.36g/2h References:...
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 440 Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding kentron and reins; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown horses; ketos in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, her hair bound by cord wound thrice round head and tied into a chignon behind, wearing pendant earring and plain necklace with ornament; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight...
Hammer Price: £12,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 440 Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding reins in both hands; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown horses; ketos in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, her hair pulled up at back and bound by cord, wearing pendant earring and pearled necklace with ornament; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard;...
Hammer Price: £2,800
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 440-30 Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding kentron and reins; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown horses; ketos in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, her hair bound up with broad band, wearing pendant earring and pearled necklace; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.15g/10h References: Boehringer 586.5...
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 430 Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding kentron and reins; wreath-bearing Nike flying left above to crown driver Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, her hair in sakkos bound by broad headband the end of which drapes behind the neck, wearing hoop earring and plain necklace; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard;...
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 430-420 Obverse: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding reins in both hands; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown horses Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa right, her hair pulled up and bound by four bands, wearing hook-shaped earring and plain necklace; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.34g/12h References: Boehringer 651.2, this...
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![Greek Coinages, Terina: Stater, struck c. 400-356
Obverse: [τ]εριναιων: head of nymph right, her hair...](https://media.noonans.co.uk/database_images/Cataloguing%20System/Internet%20-%20Lots%20%28Images%29/414679/Internet%20Image%201_w200h170.jpg)
![Greek Coinages, Akragas: Pentalitra [Drachm], struck c. 450-445
Obverse: πεν: sea eagle standing left on Ionic...](https://media.noonans.co.uk/database_images/Cataloguing%20System/Internet%20-%20Lots%20%28Images%29/414706/Internet%20Image%201_w200h170.jpg)
![Greek Coinages, Selinus: Didrachm, struck c. 455–440
Obverse: [σ]ελινον[τιοσ]: Herakles striding...](https://media.noonans.co.uk/database_images/Cataloguing%20System/Internet%20-%20Lots%20%28Images%29/414690/Internet%20Image%201_w200h170.jpg)
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