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Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the second democracy c. 420-15, signed work of the artist A– 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 decorated with band of meander pattern, wearing hook-shaped earring and plain necklace; signature [a] just below ear; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver;...
Hammer Price: £11,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 415-13, during the defence against Athens Obverse: fast quadriga left urged on by charioteer holding reins and kentron, the horses’s legs formed up in a fan-like arrangement; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above Reverse: [συρακο]σιον: head of Arethusa left, hair tied with thin cord, loose locks fluttering upwards; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard;...
Hammer Price: £12,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 415-13, during the defence against Athens; signed work of Eumenos Obverse: fast quadriga left urged on by charioteer holding reins and kentron, the horses’ legs formed up in a fan-like arrangement; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown driver; ευμηνου in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa left, hair pulled up from neck with cord; framed by four dolphins around Metal:...
Hammer Price: £2,600
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 415-13, during the defence against Athens; signed work of Eu- (Eumenos or Eukleidas) Obverse: fast quadriga left urged on by charioteer holding reins and kentron; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown driver; two confronted dolphins in exergue Reverse: head of Arethusa left, hair pulled up from neck with cord, wearing hook-shaped earring and plain necklace; signature [ey] below neck; framed by four...
Hammer Price: £1,900
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 415-13, during the defence against Athens; signed work of Eu- (Eumenos or Eukleidas) Obverse: fast quadriga left urged on by charioteer holding reins and kentron; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa left, her hair pulled up from neck with cord, wearing hook-shaped earring and plain necklace; signature [ey] behind; framed by four dolphins around Metal:...
Hammer Price: £3,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 413, following the defeat of Athens; signed work of Euth- and Eumenos (reverse signature obscured) Obverse: Eros driving fast quadriga right, glancing up towards wreath-bearing Nike flying left above; artist’s signature [eυθ] and Skylla holding trident over shoulder in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa left, her hair pulled up from nape of neck and crowned with barley, wearing...
Hammer Price: £5,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 413, following the defeat of Athens; signed work of Euth- and Phrygillos Obverse: Eros driving fast quadriga right, glancing up towards wreath-bearing Nike flying left above; artist’s signature [eυθ] and Skylla holding trident over shoulder in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa left, her hair pulled up from neck and crowned with barley and poppy flowers, wearing hook-shaped earring and...
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Hemidrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 415-10 Obverse: charioteer driving fast quadriga right, wreath-bearing Nike flying left above; two dolphins confronted in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa left, her hair bound by sakkos and sphendone; framed by two dolphins swimming around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 2.09g/2h References: Du Chastel 124; Rizzo pl. LIII, 5; Ashmolean 2014 Condition: Very fine, some...
Hammer Price: £600
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the tyrant Dionysios I, c. 405-400; school of Parmenides Obverse: charioteer driving fast quadriga left, the leftmost horses twisting in agitation and threatening to bolt; below a loose reign and a discarded chariot wheel; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above; corn-ear in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιων: head of Arethusa left, hair bound up in patterned sakkos, wearing triple-pendant earring and cord necklace; framed by three...
Hammer Price: £32,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the tyrant Dionysios I, c. 400; school of Parmenides Obverse: charioteer driving fast quadriga left, the leftmost horses twisting in agitation and threatening to bolt, below a loose reign; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above, ear of corn in exergue Reverse: [συ]ρακοσιων: head of Arethusa right, her hair bound by sakkos and ampyx, wearing hook-shaped earring and pearled necklace; framed by four dolphins swimming...
Hammer Price: £9,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the tyrant Dionysios I, c. 400-395; school of Eukleidas Obverse: charioteer driving fast quadriga left, the leftmost horses twisting in agitation and threatening to bolt; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above Reverse: head of Arethusa left, her hair bound by sakkos and ampyx, wearing hook-shaped earring and plain necklace; framed by four dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.31g/9h References: Fischer-Bossert...
Hammer Price: £3,400
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the tyrant Dionysios I, c. 400-395; school of Eukleidas Obverse: quadriga galloping left, the horses twisting in agitation and threatening to bolt, a loose reign trailing below; the charioteer distracted, glancing up towards the wreath-bearing Nike flying right above; dolphin in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιων: head of Arethusa left, hair bound by sphendone and floating upwards as if submerged in water, wearing hook-shaped...
Hammer Price: £38,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Hemidrachm, struck under the tyrant Dionysos I, c. 400-395 Obverse: head of Athena canted three-quarters left, wearing plumed helmet, framed by four dolphins swimming around Reverse: quadriga galloping left; the charioteer holding kentron and reins, glancing up towards the wreath-bearing Nike flying right above; confronted dolphins in exergue Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 1.94g/12h References: Du Chastel 127; Rizzo pl. XLVII, 3; Ashmolean...
Hammer Price: £2,800
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Dekadrachm, struck under the tyrant Dionysios I, c. 400-395; signed work of Kimon Obverse: charioteer driving galloping quadriga left, holding reins in one hand and urging the horses on with kentron; wreath-bearing Nike flying right to crown driver; trace of signature on exergue line; αθλα and panoply of arms below Reverse: συρακοσιων: head of Arethusa left, hair bound by signed ampyx [k] and hair net, wearing pendant earring and pearled...
Hammer Price: £65,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Dekadrachm, struck under the tyrant Dionysios I, c. 400-395; school of Kimon Obverse: charioteer driving galloping quadriga left, holding reins in one hand and urging the horses on with kentron; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown driver; panoply of arms in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιων: head of Arethusa left, her hair bound by ampyx and hair net, wearing pendant earring and pearled necklace; framed by four dolphins swimming...
Hammer Price: £55,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Dekadrachm, struck under the tyrant Dionysios I, c. 390-380; signed work of Euainetos Obverse: charioteer driving galloping quadriga left, holding kentron and reins; wreath-bearing Nike flying right to crown driver; panoply of arms in exergue Reverse: συρακοσιων: head of Arethusa left, wearing crown of barley, triple-pendant earring and pearled necklace; four dolphins swimming around; δ below chin; signature [eυαινε] below neck Metal:...
Hammer Price: £150,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Double-Dekadrachm [100 Litrai], struck under Dionysios I, c. 380-90; school of Kimon Obverse: sυρ[–]; head of Arethusa left, hair bound by sakkos, wearing pendant necklace and pearled earring; two pellets either side of neck Reverse: Herakles kneeling right, strangling the Nemean lion Metal: gold; local weight standard; 5.80g/3h References: Bérend 15.12 this coin [D11/R8] = Woodward 127, this coin; Rizzo pl. LIII, 12; Ashmolean – Condition:...
Hammer Price: £17,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Dekadrachm [50 Litrai], struck under the tyrant Dionysios I, c. 390-380; signed work of Euainetos Obverse: συρα: head of Anapos left, with unkempt hair and youthful features; artist’s signature [e] behind neck Reverse: horse prancing right, star above Metal: gold; local weight standard; 2.89g/5h References: Bérend 13.7, this coin [D5/R6] = Woodward 132, this coin; Rizzo pl. LIII, 14; Ashmolean 2031 var. Condition: Good extremely fine, coppery...
Hammer Price: £28,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm [20 Litrai], struck under the tyrant Dionysios I, c. 405-400 Obverse: συρ: head of Herakles left, wearing lion’s scalp headdress Reverse: quadripartite incuse square, σ-υ-ρ-α on segments, centred depressed and containing head of Arethusa left Metal: gold; local weight standard; 1.16g/4h References: Du Chastel 148; Rizzo pl. XLVIII, 7; Ashmolean 2028 Condition: Good very fine, a little weakness of strike; bright lustrous gold ...
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Stater, struck under the tyrant Timoleon, c. 344-38 Obverse: Pegasos flying left Reverse: συρακοσιον: helmeted head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet over leather cap Metal: silver; Corinthian weight standard; 8.57g/7h References: Calciati 2; Du Chastel 136; Ashmolean 2037 Condition: Well centred, extremely fine, lustrous blue-gold patination £600-£800
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: 50 Litrai, struck under Agathokles as tyrant, c. 317-10 Obverse: laureate head of Apollo left, with flowing hair falling along neck; star behind Reverse: συρακ-οσιον: delphic tripod Metal: electrum: local weight standard; 3.63g/6h References: Jenkins Gp B, O7; Du Chastel 166; Ashmolean – Condition: Almost extremely fine, beautifully toned £1,200-£1,500
£1,200–£1,500
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under Agathokles as tyrant, c. 317-10 Obverse: head of Arethusa left, wearing crown of barley, triple-pendant earring and pearled necklace; framed by three dolphins swimming around, νι below neck Reverse: συρακοσιων: quadriga charging left, the charioteer holding reins in one hand and urging the horses on with kentron; triskeles above, αι monogram in exergue Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.17g/1h References:...
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under Agathokles as tyrant, c. 310-05 during the war with Carthage Obverse: κορασ: head of Kore right, wearing crown of corn, pendant earring and pearled necklace Reverse: [α]γαθοκλεοσ: Nike standing right, draped below waist, inscribing helmet atop trophy; triskeles on right, traces of monogram to lower left Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.95g/6h References: Ierardi 102b, this coin [O21/R63]; Du Chastel 101;...
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Double-Dekadrachm [Octobol], struck under Agathokles as king, c. 305-289 Obverse: head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet with leaping griffin on bowl Reverse: βασιλεωσ αγαθοκλεοσ: winged thunderbolt; υε monogram below Metal: gold; Attic weight standard; 5.73g/8h References: Bérend 8; Du Chastel 168; Ashmolean 2081 Condition: Extremely fine, well centred and lustrous £3,000-£3,600
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Dekadrachm [Tetrobol], struck under the Agathokles as king, c. 295-289 Obverse: laureate head of Apollo left Reverse: charioteer urging biga right, triskeles below horses’ forelegs; t in exergue Metal: gold; Attic weight standard; 2.85g/12h References: BMC p.192, 342, this coin = Head pl. VIII.2, this coin = Hill pl. XI, 7, this coin; Bérend 12; Ashmolean – Condition: Extremely fine, well centred and lustrous; a very beautiful and very rare coin ...
Hammer Price: £14,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Stater, struck under Agathokles as king, c. 304-289 Obverse: helmeted head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet over leather cap, Reverse: Pegasos flying left, triskeles below Metal: silver; reduced Corinthian standard; 6.44g/2h References: Calciati 17; Du Chastel 135 var. [bust direction]; Ashmolean 2082-4 Condition: Fields marked, good very fine, toned £400-£500
Hammer Price: £1,500
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Dekadrachm [60 Litrai], struck under the tyrant Hiketas, c. 287-278 Obverse: συρακοσιων: head of Persephone left, wearing crown of barley, pendant earring and pearled necklace; lit torch behind Reverse: επι ικετα: Nike driving galloping biga right; star above, grain ear below horses’ forelegs Metal: gold; Attic weight standard; 4.27g/3h References: Buttrey 3-F(e), this coin = SNG Lockett 1007, this coin; Du Chastel 157 var. [control...
Hammer Price: £13,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tridrachm [15 Litrai], struck under the tyrant Hiketas, c. 285 Obverse: head of Persephone left, wearing crown of barley; amphora behind Reverse: συρακοσιων: Nike driving fast quadriga left, holding kentron and reigns, star above, Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 12.67g/12h References: Woodward 144, this coin; Du Chastel 99 var. [obv. control mark]; Ashmolean – Condition: Almost extremely fine, well centred with vibrant iridescent...
Hammer Price: £30,000
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Dekadrachm [60 Litrai], struck under the tyrant Heiron II, c. 218-214 Obverse: head of Persephone left, wearing crown of barley, pendant earring and pearled necklace; bucranium behind Reverse: ιερωνοσ: charioteer driving fast biga left; a below Metal: gold; Attic weight standard; 4.26g/10h References: Carroccio 31 [D10/R19]; Du Chastel 176 var.; Ashmolean – Condition: Extremely fine and well centred; with a small die flaw behind the...
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: 16 Litrai, struck under Philistis (wife of Hieron II), c. 218-214 by the magistrate Mi- Obverse: diademed and veiled bust of Philistis left, spearhead behind Reverse: βασιλισσaσ φιλιστιδοσ: slow quadriga stepping right, Nike holding reins in each hand; μι above Metal: silver; Sikel weight standard; 13.62g/7h References: CCO 181 [D19/R31]; Burnett –; Ashmolean 2110 var. [control marks] Condition: Extremely fine and beautifully...
Hammer Price: £7,500
Greek Coinages, Africa: Stater [Five Hemidrachms], struck at Carthage, c. 350-320 Obverse: head of Tanit left, wearing crown of barley, triple pendant earring and pearled necklace Reverse: horse standing right, three small pellets on ground line Metal: gold; Punic weight standard; 9.36g/1h References: Jenkins-Lewis 106; Lockett 1049; Ashmolean 2166 Condition: Extremely fine and lustrous £3,000-£3,600
Hammer Price: £15,000
Greek Coinages, Italy: Half Shekel, struck in Bruttium, c. 216-211, during the Second Punic War Obverse: head of Tanit left, wearing crown of barley, pendant earring and pearled necklace Reverse: horse standing right; solar disk flanked by uraei above Metal: silver; Punic weight standard; 3.68g/4h References: Robinson Gp II, 3-4; Rutter 2016; Ashmolean 2174 Condition: Almost extremely fine with lustrous grey patina; a little weak on the reverse £300-£360
Hammer Price: £1,000
Greek Coinages, Sicily: Didrachm, struck at Motya, c. 425-415 Obverse: μοτυαιον: nude rider dismounting from horse galloping left Reverse: head of nymph right, her hair pulled up and bound by four bands; framed by three dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 8.25g/11h References: Jenkins 9a, this coin [O5/R6] = Woodward 72, this coin; Ashmolean – Condition: Very fine, dark patina with a little porosity; very rare and attractive for issue £1,200-£1,500
Greek Coinages, Sicily: Tetradrachm, struck by the ‘people of the camp’, perhaps at Entella, c. 350-20 Obverse: head of Tanit left, wearing crown of barley, triple-pendant earring and pearled necklace; framed by three dolphins around Reverse: horse prancing right, palm tree behind Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.27g/3h References: Jenkins 130a, this coin [O43/R117]; Lockett 1035; Ashmolean – Condition: Extremely fine and beautifully toned over excellent...
Greek Coinages, Sicily: Tetradrachm, struck by the ‘people of the camp’, perhaps at Entella, c. 320-300 Obverse: head of Tanit left, wearing crown of barley, triple-pendant earring and plain cord necklace; framed by three dolphins around Reverse: mēm [in Punic characters]: horse head left, palm-tree behind; all within linear circle Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.61g/12h References: Jenkins 258 [O79/R218]; Lockett 1054; Ashmolean – Condition: A few trifling...
Hammer Price: £6,000
Greek Coinages, Sicily: Tetradrachm, naming Rash Melqart, perhaps struck at Lilybaion, c. 330-305 Obverse: quadriga galloping left, the charioteer holding reins in one hand and urging the horses on with kentron; wreath-bearing Nike flying right above to crown driver; trace of Punic inscription in exergue Reverse: head of Tanit right, wearing crown of barley, triple-pendant earring and pearled necklace; framed by three dolphins around Metal: silver; Attic weight standard;...
Hammer Price: £16,000
Greek Coinages, Sicily: Dekadrachm [Five Shekels], struck ‘in the land’, c. 264-60, during the First Punic War Obverse: head of Tanit/Persephone left, wearing crown of barley and pendant earring Reverse: b’rst [in Punic characters]: Pegasos flying right Metal: silver; Punic weight standard; 38.24g/12h References: Jenkins 436 [O1’’/R6]; Lockett 1064; Ashmolean 2171 Condition: Extremely fine, perfectly centred and of superb style; beautiful grey tone with traces of...
Hammer Price: £120,000
Greek Coinages, Pantikapaion: Stater, struck c. 350-340 Obverse: bearded head of Pan left with goat’s ear and unkempt hair, wreathed with wild ivy Reverse: παν: griffin with curved wing stepping left, holding spear in mouth, corn ear below Metal: gold; local weight standard; 9.15g/1h References: Regling 174; Kunstfreund 188, same dies; Ashmolean 3396 var. [ethnic] Condition: Centrally struck on a broad from dies of high artistry; minute mark in the obverse field,...
Hammer Price: £75,000
Greek Coinages, Istros: Drachm, struck c. 350-280 Obverse: two male heads facing, one inverted Reverse: ιστριη: sea-eagle left on dolphin; monogram [απ] below Metal: silver; Persian weight standard; 5.58g/12h References: SNG BM 247ff; AMNG 417; Ashmolean 3421 Condition: Good very fine, toned £180-£220
Hammer Price: £700
Greek Coinages, Lower Danube Region: Tetradrachm, struck by an uncertain tribe, c. 300, after an issue of Amphipolis Obverse: head of youthful Herakles right, wearing lion’s scalp headdress, paws tied below chin Reverse: aλεχανδρου: Zeus seated left on ornate chair, holding eagle and flower-tipped sceptre; caduecues in field Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.09g/11h References: cf. Price 32; CNG 72, 14, same dies; Ashmolean – Condition: Extremely fine,...
Hammer Price: £1,600
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