horseman rides right rather than left, apparently a rare variant. Ex Superior, 30 May
1995, lot 7131. Toned; some corrosion. VF...............................................................400
41.
Sicily, Syracuse
; c. 310-305 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.06g. SNG ANS-633. Obv.
Head of Arethusa l. Around, three dolphins. Below, ΝΙ. Rx. Chariot group galloping l.
Above, triskelis. In exergue, monogram. Ex NAC 46 (2008), lot 268. Ex Künker 115
(2006), lot 94. When he had established his rule over Syracuse, the tyrant Agathocles
started planning his large-scale attack on Carthage in order to solve the ‘Sicilian
question’ (the eternal war between the Carthaginian eparchy in western Sicily and the
Syracusan empire in the east of the island) once and for all. In so doing, he resumed
the Syracusan tetradrachm coinage that had been interrupted for nearly one hundred
years. In the search for a good model, Agathocles did not consider the late fifth century
tetradrachms of Syracuse but harked back to the slightly later decadrachms that were
issued under an earlier tyrant, Dionysios I of Syracuse (r. 405-367 BC). The Arethusa
head imitates the design of the decadrachm series created by the engraver Euainetos,
whereas the quadriga copies the relevant design of the other decadrachm series, the
one signed by Euainetos’ rival Kimon. It is one of the mysteries of ancient coinage
that exactly the same combination of designs can be found on some rare tetradrachms
of Syracuse that may have been issued under Dionysios I or his son Dioynsios II. Did
the Syracusan mint keep records that enabled later magistrates to choose their designs
without using extant coins as models?. Some beautiful iridescent toning present. This
coin is a remarkable piece with sharp strike and incredible details. EF.................12000
42.
Syracuse, Fifth democracy
; 214-212 BC, 8 Litrae, 10.22g. Enna Hoard-p.
21, D24 (93), Pozzi-664, SNGANS-1040. Obv. Head of Athena l. Rx. Artemis shooting
arrow l. Behind her, dog starting to run. In l. field, ΞΑ. Two marks on face, otherwise
well-centered and nicely toned. While it has not been 100% confirmed, this piece was
sold from a reliable source claiming pedigree back to the Berlin cabinet. Proving this is
a difficult exercise as many of the coins from the cabinet were dispersed in various early
auctions and are not easily found. What is clear is that the piece has cabinet “wear”, a
shiny look that results from years of sitting in the velvet trays found in most museum
cabinets. The type is lovely with sharp detail and pleasant imagery. EF.................8000
Masterpiece of Late Greek Art
43.
Sicily, Syracuse
; 214-212 BC, 8 Litrae, 6.60g. Enna Hoard-p. 25, 52, De Luynes
Coll.-1395. Obv. Head of Kore l. Below r., owl. Rx. Nike driving biga r. On double
exergue line, ΛΥ. In r. field, ΑΙ. This coin is a gorgeous piece of artistry. It was minted
during the siege of Syracuse in which the Syracuseans were being overtaken by the
Romans. At that time, Rome was becoming a super power and the Greek world was
shaken. This particular coin still reflects the talent and artistry of the die engravers who
followed in the footsteps of their ancestors. Beautifully toned and wonderful strike.
Slightly off-center on reverse and with slight weak strike on the lead horse’s head.
EF+...........................................................................................................................6750
Carthage Drachm
44.
Zeugitania, Carthage
; Sicilian Issue. 220-210 BC. Drachm, 3.53g.
Jameson-927. Obv: Head of Tanit l. crowned with wreath of wheat ears. Rx: Horse
standing r., solar disk above. Ex Superior, 30 May 1995, lot 7844 Nice condition in a
seldom seen metal and denomination. Well-centered with some nicks and porosity. The
images are well struck with the exception of the rear leg of the horse on the reverse.
Good VF.....................................................................................................................600
45.
Thrace, Thasos
; 460 BC. Stater, 7.44g. SNG Lockett-1218. Obv: Satyr advancing
right, carrying protesting nymph, Rx: Quadripartite incuse square. Numerous old
scratches on reverse. VF.............................................................................................700
46.
Thrace, Lysimachus
; 323-271 BC, Lysimachia Mint, Tetradrachm, 17.03g. cf.
Meydancikkale 2595-96. Obv: Horned and diademed head of deified Alexander the
Great right. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥAthena seated l. on throne, resting l. elbow
on shield behind throne, holding Victory and transverse spear; monograms in inner l.
field and exergue. Slightly off-center on the obverse, otherwise some minor nicks and
scratches on the surface. A very pleasant piece. aEF.................................................975
47.
Thrace, Lysimachus
; 323-271 BC, Lifetime issue, Possibly NW Asia Minor,
Tetradrachm, 16.90g. Not in any of the standard references or HJB Photofile. Obv:
Horned and diademed head of deified Alexander the Great right. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated l. on throne, resting l. elbow on shield behind throne,
holding Victory and transverse spear; monogram in inner l. field. Some light nicks and
scrapes, but otherwise nice metal and good strike. VF..............................................875
48.
Thrace, Lysimachus
; 323-271 BC, Probably Chalcedon, Tetradrachm, 16.68g.
Not found in any of the standard references. Obv: Horned and diademed head of deified
Alexander the Great right. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥAthena seated l. on throne,
resting l. elbow on shield behind throne, holding Victory and transverse spear; “herm”
in inner left field and uncertain symbol in exergue. Small scrapes and nicks and slightly
off-center on both obverse and reverse. Very pleasant piece. aEF / VF.....................850
49.
Thrace, Lysimachus
; 323-271 BC, Probably Chalcedon, Tetradrachm, 16.93g.
cf. Seyrig 21. Obv: Horned and diademed head of deified Alexander the Great right.
Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated l. on throne, resting l. elbow on shield
behind throne, holding Victory and transverse spear; monograms in inner l. field and
ear of corn in exergue. Some minor nicks and scrapes. Corrosion within eye socket.
VF+.............................................................................................................................925
50.
Thrace, Lysimachus
; Magnesia, c. 297-282 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.76g.
Thompson-115. Obv: Horned and diademed head of deified Alexander the Great right.
Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated l. on throne, resting l. elbow on shield
behind throne, holding Victory and transverse spear; monograms in inner l. field and
ear of wheat in exergue. Very nice centering and strike. Some minor nicks and scrapes
in the metal. aEF.......................................................................................................1250
51.
Thrace, Lysimachus
; c. 297-282 BC, Drachm, 4.13g. Thompson-170 var..
Obv: Horned and diademed head of deified Alexander the Great right. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated l. on throne, resting l. elbow on shield behind throne,
holding Victory and transverse spear; monograms in inner l. field and ear of wheat in
exergue. Pleasant piece with great centering and excellent strike on obverse. Reverse is
more unfortunate as the head of Athena is off the flan. aEF / VF..............................400
52.
Thrace, Lysimachus
; 323-271 BC, Chalcedon, Tetradrachm, 16.61g. Not
found in the standard references. Obv: Horned and diademed head of deified Alexander
the Great right. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated l. on throne, resting l.
elbow on shield behind throne, holding Victory and transverse spear; monogram in
inner left field and ear of corn in exergue. Tiny bits of encrustation on the outline around
the image of Alexander and around Athena on the reverse. Deeper scratch on reverse
above Athena which extends across the top. VF+......................................................850
53.
Pangaean District, Eion
; c. 500-437 BC. Obol, 0.79g. Grose-3087 var. Obv:
Goose standing r., head l., lizard above. Rx: Incuse square. Ex Superior, 30 May 1995,
lot 7250 (lot of 4 coins, Lewis Egnew Collection) Very nice imagery with goose and
lizard on obverse. There is a fair amount of porosity on the coin’s surfaces but it is
nonetheless a very pleasant little piece. 11 mm in diameter. VF................................250
Striking Philip II Tetradrachm
54.
Macedonia, Philip II
; Pella mint, c. 323-315 BC, Tetradrachm, 14.26g. Le
Rider-p. 68, 530, pl. 22. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus r., dotted border. Rx: ΦΙΛΙΠ-ΠΟΥ
Boy rider on horseback r., holding palm branch in r. hand. Beneath horse, coiled snake.
In exergue, Boeotian shield. Dotted border. Ex Gemini X, 13 January 2013, lot 37. An
incredible piece of Hellenistic art, the coinage of Philip II mirrored those of his famous
son Alexander in beauty and scale. Aside from a few minor imperfections in front of
the face and the slight off-centering, this piece is a fantastic example of the coinage of
Philip II. According to Le Rider this coin was minted after Philip’s death and during the
reign of his son Alexander. Therefore the coinage of Philip II and his son were minted
simultaneously and covered the Greek world. Mint State........................................3000
Lovely Posthumous Alexander Tetradrachm
55.
Macedonia, Alexander III The Great
; Mesembria, c. 250-175 BC,
Tetradrachm, 16.81g. Price-976. Obv: Alexander as Heracles, Rx: Zeus seated left
holding eagle; ME and Corinthian helmet in left field. This coin is a magnificant
specimen that deserves a second glance. Some die rust in the eye of Heracles, otherwise
great strike and full details. Mint State.......................................................................675
56.
Macedonia, Alexander III The Great
; 336-323 BC, Tetradrachm,
17.16g. Price-79. Obv: Bust of Alexander as Herakles r., wearing lion skin headdress.
Rx: Zeus seated l. on throne, AΛEΧANΔΡOY in r. field; cock in l. field. Nice silver and
excellent strike. EF...................................................................................................1000
57.
Macedonia, Alexander III The Great
; 336-323 BC. Pella (?), c. 275-270
BC, Tetradrachm, 17.13g. Price-573. Obv: Head of Herakles facing to the right draped
in lion-skin headdress. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus enthroned facing left; monograms in
left field and under throne. Fine+ / VF.....................................................................475
58.
Alexander III the Great, Ephesus
; 336-323 BC. Ephesus, c. 300 BC,
Drachm, 4.19g. Price-1877. Obv: Alexander in the guise of Herakles with lion-skin
headdress; Rx: Zeus seated left on throne with eagle on outstretched hand. Symbol to
left of Zeus. Ephesus was an important city in Greek times and thus it is no surprise
that their coinage shows a more refined side of artistry. When compared with other
mints, the coinage struck in Ephesus signal a higher level of sophistication. A very
appealing image of Herakles on the obverse. The reverse has the bee badge of Ephesus
as a symbol. aEF / VF.................................................................................................625
59.
Macedonia, Alexander III The Great
; 336-323 BC. Lampascus mint, c.
310-301 BC, Drachm, 4.08g. Price-1406. Obv: Head of Hercules r. wearing lion-skin
headdress. Rx: ΑΛΕΧΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated l. holding eagle on outstretched r. arm and
scepter in l. KI monogram in l. field and ME monogram below throne. Some minor flan
imperfections, otherwise nicely struck. EF................................................................385
60.
Alexander III the Great
; 336-323 BC. Miletus, c. 295-275 BC, Drachm,
4.17g. Price-2148. Obv: Alexander in the guise of Herakles with lion-skin headdress;
Rx: Zeus seated left on throne with eagle on outstretched hand. Symbol to left of Zeus.
VF...............................................................................................................................225
61.
Macedonia, Alexander III The Great
; 336-323 BC, Miletus, c. 210-190
BC, Tetradrachm, 16.52g. Price-2172cf. Obv: Head of Herakles facing right draped in
lion-skin headdress. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus enthroned facing left extending arm and
holding eagle; symbol of lion below eagle with ‘M’ monogram below. Symbol under
throne. Porous surfaces. VF........................................................................................425
62.
Macedonia, Alexander III The Great
; 336-323 BC. Chios, c. 270-220
BC, Tetradrachm, 16.99g. Price-2353. Obv: Head of Herakles facing right draped in
lion-skin headdress. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus enthroned facing left extending arm and
holding eagle; Sphinx facing left below eagle with monogram below. Symbol below
Throne. Large flan with nice details. Some minor wear but otherwise a fantastic issue.
EF...............................................................................................................................750
63.
Macedonia, Alexander III The Great
; 336-323 BC. Rhodes, c. 201-190
BC, Tetradrachm, 16.94g. Price-2521. Obv: Head of Herakles facing to the right draped
in lion-skin headdress. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus enthroned facing left; magistrate’s
name (ΔΑΜΑΤΡΙΟΣ) with rose symbol below in left field. PO under throne. Cabinet
toning resulting in darker silver metal. Some corrosion and roughness to the surface.
VF...............................................................................................................................350
64.
Macedonia,Alexander III The Great
; 336-323 BC. Phaselis, 211/210 BC
(dated), Tetradrachm, 16.24g. Price-2843. Obv: Head of Herakles facing right draped
in lion-skin headdress. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus enthroned facing left extending arm
and holding eagle; symbol of Greek Phi below eagle with ‘H’ monogram below. Some
brightness to the silver and areas of corrosion. Fine+................................................600
65.
Macedonia, Alexander III The Great
; 336-323 BC. Citium, c. 325-320
BC, Tetradrachm, 17.15g. Price-240, Price-2949, Price-3107. Obv: Bust of Alexander
as Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l. on throne; monogram in
l. field. Slightly off-center but good silver and strike. EF / VF..................................750
66.
Macedonia, Demetrius Poliorcetes
; 289-288 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.65g.
Amphipolis. Newell-124, pl. XIII, 10. Obv: Diademed head of Demetrios r., with bull’s
horn. Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY Poseidon standing l., his r. foot on rock, resting
arm on his thigh and holding trident. Monograms on outer l. and r. Slightly off-center
on the obverse but otherwise a serene portrait of Demetrios with good strike. Reverse is
more worn with considerable wear on the legends. EF / Fine+...............................1500
67.
Macedonia, Demetrius Poliorcetes
; 298-295 BC, Tarsus. Tetradrachm,
16.89g. Newell-36 var. (no right monogram). Obv: Winged Nike with salpinx and stylis
on prow to l. Rx: ΔΗΜΗΤPΙΟΥ on r., ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΕ below, Poseidon fighting l. holding
trident, in l. and r. fields monograms. Slightly worn surfaces but all images clear and
with areas of sharp strike. VF...................................................................................1050
68.
Macedonia, Antigonus Gonatas
; 246-229 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.93g.
