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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:...
£40,000–£50,000
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...
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,...
Greek Coinages, Arcadian League: Stater, struck at Megalopolis prior to the battle of Mantinea, summer 363 to spring 362, signed work of the artist Olympios Obverse: head of Zeus Lykaios left wearing laurel wreath Reverse: youthful Pan reclining left on rock draped with lion’s skin, holding lagobolon on knee and supporting weight on left elbow; syrinx and signature [ολυμ] at base of rocks, monogram [ar] in left field Metal; silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 12.05g/11h...
Greek Coinages, CRETE, Knossos: Stater, struck c. 425-400 Obverse: kνον: ithyphalic Minotaur running left, head facing, thin tail curled between legs Reverse: labyrinth in the form of a swastika, each limb in a meander, star at centre; in the corners are four incuse squares Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 11.89g References: Burlington 203, this coin = Spencer-Churchill 169, this coin; Svoronos 4, pl. IV, 25 Condition: Good very fine, well centred and dark toned;...
Greek Coinages, Lampsakos: Stater, struck c. 350 Obverse: head of Zeus left, wearing laurel wreath, lotus-tipped sceptre over far shoulder Reverse: forepart of Pegasos right, with curved wings Metal: gold; Attic weight standard; 8.42g/2h References: Baldwin 29d, pl. II, 33 this coin [i-β] = Weber 5097, this coin = Locker Lampson 272, this coin Condition: Extremely fine and perfectly centred, the portrait delicately modelled in the finest style and struck in high relief; a...
£30,000–£40,000
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...
£20,000–£30,000
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...
£20,000–£26,000
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...
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...
Greek Coinages, kyrene: Stater, struck under the Ptolemaic Governor Ophellas, c. 322-313, by the magistrate Chairios Obverse: kυρεναιον: quadriga stepping slowly right, charioteer holding kentron and reins; solar disk with rays above Reverse: χαιριοσ: Zeus seated left on ornate chair, holding eagle on outstretched palm and leaning elbow on back of throne; thymiaterion before Metal: gold; Attic weight standard; 8.60g/12h References: Burlington 427, this coin = Weber...
£15,000–£20,000
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....
Greek Coinages, Kroton: Stater, struck c. 379-367 Obverse: head of Hera Lakinia canted slightly right, wearing pearled necklace and stephane with palmettes; b to right Reverse: κροτωναιτασ: Herakles reclining left on rock draped with lion’s skin, holding cup and resting club on ground beside bow Metal: silver; Achaean weight standard; 7.90g/7h References: Woodward 40, this coin; Rutter 2169; Ashmolean 1521 Condition: Extremely fine, beautifully toned and of the...
£12,000–£15,000
Greek Coinages, Elis: Stater, struck at Olympia, c. 450-440 Obverse: eagle flying horizontally with outstretched wings, clutching limp hare in its talons Reverse: f-a: Nike stepping left in long chiton, gesturing forward with right hand Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 12.36g/9h References: Setlman VII, – [AK/βα]; BCD -; Lockett – Condition: Dark patina with a little roughness, good very fine, well centred and very rare £12,000-£15,000
Greek Coinages, Kyzikos: Stater, struck c. 450-400 under the Athenain Arche Obverse: Hermes, wearing petasos and chlamys and holding caduceus, kneeling right, reaching into vase before him; tunny fish below Reverse: quadripartite incuse square with granulated surfaces Metal: electrum; Phokaic weight standard; 16.10g References: Von Fritze 204; Boston 1551; Ashmolean – Condition: Good very fine; struck from an obverse die of high artistry £10,000-£15,000
£10,000–£15,000
Greek Coinages, Kyzikos: Stater, struck c. 380 Obverse: bearded head of Pan left with goat’s ear and unkempt hair, wearing wreath of ivy; tunny fish below Reverse: quadripartite incuse square with granulated surfaces Metal: electrum; Phokaic weight standard; 15.83g References: Von Fritze 191; Boston 1564; Ashmolean – Condition: Good very fine; the portrait perfectly centred, enhanced by vivid blue patination and of the finest classical style £10,000-£15,000
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:...
£10,000–£12,000
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...
£8,000–£10,000
Greek Coinages, Kaulonia: Stater, struck c. 525-500 Obverse: καυγ: nude Apollo walking right, holding laurel branch in raised right hand, extending his left arm on which runs a small daimon holding two branches; to right stands stag looking back Reverse: incuse of obverse [reverted] Metal: silver; Achaean weight standard; 8.06g/12h References: Noe A21d, this coin = Weber 980, this coin = Burlington 317, this coin = Spencer-Churchill 18, this coin; Rutter 2035; Ashmolean...
Greek Coinages, Brettii: Didrachm, struck during the Second Punic War, c. 215-05 Obverse: jugate busts of Castor and Pollux right, each wearing chlamys and pileus ornamented with laurel-wreath, two stars above; cornucopia and minute γ behind Reverse: βρεττιων: the Dioscuri now galloping right, both with raised right arm and holding palm-branches, star above each, sceptre below horses Metal: silver; local weight standard; 5.76g/6h References: Arslan AR2-1Bis’, this coin...
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:...
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:...
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...
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;...
Greek Coinages, Tarentum: Stater, struck under the Pyrrhic Hegemony, c. 280 Obverse: laureate head of Zeus right; monogram [nk] behind Reverse: ταραντινων σωσι: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt with spread wings; monogram [ar] to inner left Metal: gold; Attic weight standard; 8.47g/6h References: Fischer-Bossert G38j, this coin [V34/R38] = Woodward 9, this coin; Rutter 983; Ashmolean – Condition: Good very fine with reddish toning around devices; edges marks...
£6,000–£8,000
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...
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...
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: 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...
Greek Coinages, Ainos: Tetradrachm, struck c. 412-409, under the Athenian Arche Obverse: head of Hermes right with fleshy features, wearing petasos with beaded rim, loose locks of hair falling by the cheek and along the nape of the the neck Reverse: aινι: bearded and long-horned goat stepping right; caduceus in field Metal: silver; Persian weight standard; 16.27g/9h References: May 256a, this coin [A157/R168]; Lockett 1157; Ashmolean 3532 Condition: Almost extremely fine...
Greek Coinages, Akanthos: Stater, struck under Persian subjugation, c. 510-500 Obverse: lion grounding bull, sinking jaws into its rump while gripping its rear with mighty paws; the bull’s knees buckling and its head turned back in despair; floral motif in the shape of bull’s horns in exergue Reverse: quadripartite incuse square, partially filled, giving in the form of a swastika Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.60g References: Desneux 9 [D8/R3]; Lockett 1280;...
Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF MACEDONIA, Alexander III: Tetradrachm, posthumous issue struck under Ptolemy at Memphis, Egypt, c. 323-2 Obverse: head of youthful Herakles right, wearing lion’s scalp headdress, paws tied below chin Reverse: αλεχανδροy: Zeus seated left on ornate stool, holding eagle and plain sceptre; head of Amun-Ra in field, monogram [αδ] below throne Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.23g/12h References: Lorber 4; Price 3964; Ashmolean 3144-6, same...
Greek Coinages, Elis: Stater, struck at Olympia, on the occasion of the 111th Olympiad, 336 Obverse: f - a: head of Hera right, her hair waived and bound with broad band inscribed fαλειων; wearing triple-pendant earring and pearled necklace Reverse: eagle with spread wings standing left, head reverted; wreath of wild olive around Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 12.17g/3h References: Seltman XXX, 344 [FG/ιψ]; BCD 159; Boston 1219 Condition: Extremely fine,...
Greek Coinages, Elis: Stater, struck at Olympia on the occasion of the 108th Olympiad, 348 Obverse: head of Zeus right wearing laurel wreath Reverse: f-a: eagle perched right on Ionic capital, thunderbolt in field Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 12.25g/12h References: Seltman XXI, 198, this coin [CM/εζ] = Pozzi 4124, this coin = Woodward 170, this coin; BCD 136 Condition: Extremely fine, beautifully toned and struck from dies of exemplary style; a superb coin with...
Greek Coinages, Sidon: Half-Shekel, struck c. 435-425 Obverse: war-galley sailing left over stylised waves; sail partially furled Reverse: Achaemenid king standing right drawing bowstring; incuse impression of Bes behind Metal: Phoenician weight standard; 6.78g References: Elayi/Elayi Gp II.2; Betlyon 4; BMC p.139, 2 Condition: Extremely fine, dark toned with diffused iridescence over excellent metal; a superb example of Phoenician numismatic art £6,000-£8,000
Greek Coinages, Sinope: Drachm, struck c. 425-410, under the Athenian Arche Obverse: head of a sea eagle left; dolphin swimming below Reverse: two sunken squares; one containing δ Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard 6.14g/6h References: SNG Black Sea 1367-9; Prospero 428; Ashmolean 265 var. [control mark] Condition: Perfectly centred and struck in high relief from an obverse die of high artistry; extremely fine, excellent metal and rare thus £6,000-£8,000
Greek Coinages, Elis: Stater, struck at Olympia on the occasion of the the 92nd Olympiad, 412 Obverse: head of Hera right, wearing stephanos decorated with palmettes Reverse: f-a: flaming thunderbolt, wreath of wild olive around Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 12.14g/8h References: Seltman XXVII, 266 [EG/ηο]; Locker Lampson 229, this coin = Woodward 167, this coin; BCD 71-2 Condition: Good very fine, a few light scratches under old toning £5,000-£6,000
£5,000–£6,000
Greek Coinages, Amphipolis: Drachm, struck c. 369, during the defence against Iphicrates of Athens Obverse: laureate head of Apollo canted slightly right Reverse: aμφιπολιτεων: torch within square, legend around Metal: silver; Chian weight standard; 3.93g/7h References: Lorber 62g, this coin = Berry 82, this coin; Ashmolean – Condition: Extremely fine, excellent surfaces, superb portrait £5,000-£6,000
Greek Coinages, CYCLADES, Naxos: Stater, struck c. 520-490 Obverse: kantharos with ivy-leaf above rim, bunch of grapes hanging from each handle Reverse: quadripartitie incuse square Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 12.08g References: Sheedy 4; Nicolet-Pierre 2a; Lockett 2616 Condition: Good very fine, dark patina £4,000-£6,000
£4,000–£6,000
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...
£4,000–£5,000
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