Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4
Date: 2025-01-14 15:00:00 (2 weeks from now)
Lots: 1152
Total starting: $ 3,093,540.00
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Auction Summary
La subasta "Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4", programada para el 14 de enero de 2025, presenta una impresionante colección de 1152 lotes, destacando monedas de diversas épocas y regiones. Entre las piezas más notables se encuentra un estater de plata de Arkadia, datado entre 360-350 a.C., que muestra un magnífico retrato de Deméter y Hermes, con un precio estimado de 180,000 USD. También se destaca un denario de Bruto, famoso por conmemorar el asesinato de Julio César, que se ofrece por 150,000 USD, siendo considerado uno de los más icónicos de la numismática romana. Otro ejemplar notable es un estater de oro de Nektanebo II de Egipto, que representa un caballo y un collar jeroglífico, con un precio de 60,000 USD. Además, se presenta un dekadrachm de Siracusa, que es considerado uno de los más bellos de la antigüedad, con un precio de 60,000 USD. Estas monedas no solo son valiosas por su rareza y belleza, sino que también representan momentos significativos de la historia antigua, lo que las convierte en piezas de gran interés para coleccionistas y estudiosos.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 485
EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (32.5mm, 26.87 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (AD 133/4). AYT KAIC TPAIAN • AΔPIANOC CЄB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right, seen from behind / Beardless sphinx standing left on serpent, wearing crown of solar disk, horns and feathers, crocodile emerging from its chest, with Uraeus tail; on its back, griffin seated left, right paw on wheel; L IH (date) above. Köln 1132; Dattari (Savio) 2004; K&G 32.597; RPC III 5912; Emmett 1056. Brown patina, minor deposits, scrapes and minor metal flaws on reverse. Good VF. Very rare beardless sphinx variety. RPC notes the variety but does not separate them from the others of this entry, only one beardless variety recorded.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 486
EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Drachm (33mm, 27.59 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (AD 133/4). AYT KAIC TPAIAN AΔPIANOC CЄB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Tabernacle of the Canopic Jars: Distyle temple, each capital topped with lotus blossoms, solar disk with two Uraei in pediment; within, two Canopic jars set upon pillows; jar on left wears an Atef crown, body adorned with drapery and pearl necklaces; jar on right wears a crown with ram’s horns, solar disk, and feathers, body adorned with breastplate; L I H (date) across field. Köln 1141-2 var. (placement of date); Dattari (Savio) 1951; K&G 32.605; RPC III 5917; Emmett 935.18. Dark brown patina, minor marks and pits. Near EF. Well detailed, superb. None finer in RPC or CoinArchives, easily the finest to appear on the market in at least 20 years.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 487
EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (35mm, 25.40 g, 12h). Dated RY 10 (AD 146/7). AYT K T AIΛ A∆P ANTωNINOC CЄB ЄYC, laureate head right / Herakles and the Stymphalian Birds – Herakles standing right, wearing lion's skin over his head and down his shoulders, quiver at his hip, drawing arrow back in bow and pointing it slightly upward; before, two of the Stymphalian birds falling from the sky; L ΔЄKA TO Y (date) around. Köln 1538; Dattari (Savio) 2587; K&G 35.353; RPC IV.4 996.16 (this coin); Emmett 1543.10. Dark green patina with red, small edge splits, smoothed with details enhanced. Near VF.
Ex Helios 8 (13 October 2012), lot 77.
The Stymphalian Birds were man-eating birds that had claws of brass, sharp metallic feathers they could launch at their victims, and highly toxic dung. Driven to the heavily wooded area around Lake Stymphalia by a pack of wolves, they bred quickly and took over the countryside, destroying local crops and fruit trees. They were also favorites of Ares. To complete this Labor, Athena and Hephaestos assisted Herakles by forging crotala, or large bronze clappers, by which the birds could be frightened into flight; then, Herakles shot them down with his arrows, as depicted on the coin type.
Ex Helios 8 (13 October 2012), lot 77.
The Stymphalian Birds were man-eating birds that had claws of brass, sharp metallic feathers they could launch at their victims, and highly toxic dung. Driven to the heavily wooded area around Lake Stymphalia by a pack of wolves, they bred quickly and took over the countryside, destroying local crops and fruit trees. They were also favorites of Ares. To complete this Labor, Athena and Hephaestos assisted Herakles by forging crotala, or large bronze clappers, by which the birds could be frightened into flight; then, Herakles shot them down with his arrows, as depicted on the coin type.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 488
EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (32mm, 26.53 g, 12h). Dated RY 18 (AD 154/5). AYT K T AI AΔP ANTωNINOC CЄB ЄYC, laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder / Lykurgos and the Vines of Dionysos – King Lykurgos right, his left knee kneeling on a vine stump, his arms pulled behind him by the vines, his head tilted up and his axe between his legs; [L I H (date) across field]. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 8842; K&G 35.650; RPC IV.4 1700; Emmett 1603.18 (R5). Dark brown patina, roughness, scratches, scrape on obverse. Good Fine. Extremely rare.
A rather obscure myth, in one version King Lykurgos is credited with defeating the army of Dionysos when the god invaded Thrace. Dionysos escaped by plunging into the sea and sought refuge in Thetis’ grotto. Dionysos’ mother, Rhea, upset by her son’s misfortune, drove Lykurgos mad and then helped her son’s army to escape. Lykurgos, in his madness, killed his own son Dryas with an axe (believing he was cutting down a vine, hence the coin type), and then pruned the corpse of its nose, ears, fingers, and toes. Dionysos, returning from the sea, told the people of Thrace that Lykurgos would have to be killed or the land would remain barren as punishment for Lykurgos’ crime. King Lykurgos was then killed by being drawn and quartered by wild horses.
A rather obscure myth, in one version King Lykurgos is credited with defeating the army of Dionysos when the god invaded Thrace. Dionysos escaped by plunging into the sea and sought refuge in Thetis’ grotto. Dionysos’ mother, Rhea, upset by her son’s misfortune, drove Lykurgos mad and then helped her son’s army to escape. Lykurgos, in his madness, killed his own son Dryas with an axe (believing he was cutting down a vine, hence the coin type), and then pruned the corpse of its nose, ears, fingers, and toes. Dionysos, returning from the sea, told the people of Thrace that Lykurgos would have to be killed or the land would remain barren as punishment for Lykurgos’ crime. King Lykurgos was then killed by being drawn and quartered by wild horses.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 489
EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ Hemidrachm (28mm, 9.78 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (AD 162/3). Λ AYPHΛIOC OYHPOC CЄB, laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder / Sphinx reclining right; above, draped bust of Serapis right, wearing kalathos; L Γ (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 9501; K&G –; RPC IV.4 2521; Emmett 2454.3 (R5). Mottled green and brown patina, some roughness. VF. Very rare.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 490
EGYPT, Alexandria. Lucilla. Augusta, AD 164-182. BI Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.14 g, 12h). Dated RY 9 of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus (AD 168/9). ΛOVKIΛΛA C ANT ΘV, draped bust right / Asclepius standing facing, head left, sacrificing from patera in right hand over lighted altar, leaning on serpent-entwined staff to right; L Θ (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 9533 = RPC IV.4 Online 3113.4 = Figari & Mosconi 927 (this coin); K&G –; Emmett 2471.9 (R5). Toned, light roughness, minor deposits. Good VF. Extremely rare, one of four in RPC, with this coin illustrating the type.
Ex Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection (Triton XXVII, 9 January 2024), lot 538; CNG inventory 736102 (October 2003); Nomisma 25 (21 September 2003), lot 144; Giovanni Dattari Collection, no. 9533.
Ex Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection (Triton XXVII, 9 January 2024), lot 538; CNG inventory 736102 (October 2003); Nomisma 25 (21 September 2003), lot 144; Giovanni Dattari Collection, no. 9533.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 491
EGYPT, Alexandria. Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ Diobol (25mm, 9.32 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (AD 42/3). TI KΛAV KAI CЄBAC ΓЄPMA, laureate head right; to right, star / AYTOKPA, hippopotamus standing right; L Γ (date) in exergue. Köln 78-9; Dattari (Savio) 166; K&G 12.28; RPC I 5140; Emmett 82.3 (R3). Brown patina, light porosity, minor marks. Good VF. Rare.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Ephesus Coins, 25 November 2007.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Ephesus Coins, 25 November 2007.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 492
EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Diobol (25.5mm, 9.29 g, 12h). Dated RY 9 (AD 62/3). NEPΩ KΛAY KAIC CEB ΓEP AYTO, laureate head right / Eagle standing right on palm frond, head left, with wings displayed; L ЄNA TOY(date) around. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 6663; K&G –; RPC I 5272A; Emmett 150.9 (R5). Green patina, edge chip. Good VF. Extremely rare, only one recorded in RPC. The second and finest known.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 10 July 2014.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 10 July 2014.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 493
EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Hemidrachm (30mm, 15.14 g, 12h). Dated RY 10 (AD 63/4). NEPΩ KΛAY KAIΣ ΣE[B ΓEP], laureate head right / AYTO KPA, bust of Nilus right, wearing taenia, slight drapery on left shoulder; reed and lotus behind; cornucopia and L I (date) to right. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 277; K&G 14.79; RPC I 5276; Emmett 142.10 (R5). Green patina with red deposits, some smoothing, cleaning scratches. Near VF. Extremely rare, only three recorded in RPC.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 21 December 2009.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 21 December 2009.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 494
EGYPT, Alexandria. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Diobol (25.5mm, 10.64 g, 12h). Dated RY 14 (AD 67/8). NEPΩ KΛ[AY KAIΣ Σ]EB ΓEP AV, laureate head right / Apis bull standing right, crescent on flank, solar disk between horns; before, lighted altar; L IΔ (date) above. Köln 209; Dattari (Savio) 293; K&G 14.122; RPC I 5323; Emmett 146.14 (R3). Brown patina, slight weakness on reverse. VF. Very rare.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 21 December 2009.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 21 December 2009.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 495
EGYPT, Alexandria. Galba. AD 68-69. Æ Hemidrachm (32mm, 15.30 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 68/9). ΣEPOYI ΓΑΛΒΑ AYTO ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒA, laureate head right / Bust of Nilus right, wearing taenia, slight drapery on left shoulder; cornucopia behind his right shoulder; L B (date) to right. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G 17.25; RPC I 5348; Emmett 178.2 (R4). Brown patina, cleaning scratches. VF. Struck on an oversized flan. Very rare, this coin finer than any specimen published in RPC or in CoinArchives.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Roma Numismatics, 30 July 2011.
Galba continued Nero’s emphasis on the production of billon tetradrachms at the Alexandrian mint. His bronze coinage, while not quite as rare as Nero’s, is known only from his second regnal year. The authors of RPC cite only five examples for this hemidrachm type, with an additional four in CoinArchives.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Roma Numismatics, 30 July 2011.
Galba continued Nero’s emphasis on the production of billon tetradrachms at the Alexandrian mint. His bronze coinage, while not quite as rare as Nero’s, is known only from his second regnal year. The authors of RPC cite only five examples for this hemidrachm type, with an additional four in CoinArchives.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 496
EGYPT, Alexandria. Otho. AD 69. Æ Hemidrachm (30.5mm, 12.90 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 69). AYTOK MAPK OΘΩNOΣ KAIΣ ΣEB, laureate head right / Bust of Nilus right, wearing taenia, slight drapery on left shoulder; cornucopia behind his right shoulder; L A (date) to right. Köln 257; Dattari (Savio) 336 = RPC I 5364.1 (this coin, illustrated); K&G 18.13; Emmett 189.1 (R4). Red-brown patina, light porosity, scratches, edge splits. VF. Extremely rare, one of only four recorded in RPC. Rare denomination for Otho.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Giovanni Dattari Collection (Naville Numismatics 29, 26 February 2017) lot 363.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Giovanni Dattari Collection (Naville Numismatics 29, 26 February 2017) lot 363.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 497
EGYPT, Alexandria. Otho. AD 69. Æ Obol (20mm, 2.73 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 69). MAPK OΘΩN KAIΣ ΣEB AYT, laureate head right / Canopic jar of Osiris right, ornamented and wearing Atef crown; L A (date) to right. Köln 252-3; Dattari (Savio) 331 = RPC I 5371.1 (this coin); K&G 18.19; Emmett 192.1 (R4). Red-brown patina, flan crack, off center on reverse, edge flaws. Near VF. Rare.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Praefectus Coins, 18 November 2016. Ex Giovanni Dattari Collection (Naville Numismatics 26, 23 October 2016) lot 130.
Canopic jars were used to store the organs that were removed from the body during the mummification process, specifically the lungs, liver, stomach, and intestines. The term “canopic” to describe such vessels is a misnomer, being derived from the port city of Canopus, where the god Osiris was worshipped in the form of a jar.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Praefectus Coins, 18 November 2016. Ex Giovanni Dattari Collection (Naville Numismatics 26, 23 October 2016) lot 130.
Canopic jars were used to store the organs that were removed from the body during the mummification process, specifically the lungs, liver, stomach, and intestines. The term “canopic” to describe such vessels is a misnomer, being derived from the port city of Canopus, where the god Osiris was worshipped in the form of a jar.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 498
EGYPT, Alexandria. Vitellius. AD 69. Æ Diobol (26mm, 9.64 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 69). ΩΛOY OYIT KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEPM AYT, laureate head right / Draped bust of Isis right, wearing headdress of solar disk and horns; L A (date) to right. Köln 263; Dattari (Savio) 341; K&G 19.5; RPC I 5377.5 (this coin); Emmett 199.1 (R3). Brown patina, some roughness. Good VF. Very rare, all Alexandrian bronzes of Vitellius are rare. Among the finest known.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Naville Numismatics 45 (9 December 2018), lot 204.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Naville Numismatics 45 (9 December 2018), lot 204.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 499
EGYPT, Alexandria. Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ Diobol (25mm, 7.47 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 68/9). AYT TIT ΦΛAYI OYEΣΠAΣIAN KAIΣ, laureate head right / Draped bust of Isis right, wearing headdress of solar disk and horns; L A (date) to right. Köln 270; Dattari 380; K&G 20.8; RPC II 2409; Emmett 210.1 (R5). Brown patina, short flan crack, edge chip. Good VF. Very rare.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 70 (21 September 2005), lot 603.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 70 (21 September 2005), lot 603.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 500
EGYPT, Alexandria. Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ Hemidrachm (29mm, 15.99 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 69/70). AYTOK KAIΣ ΣEBA OYEΣ[ΠAΣIANOY], laureate head right / Bust of Nilus right, wearing taenia, slight drapery on left shoulder; cornucopia behind his right shoulder; L B (date) to right. Köln –; Dattari –; K&G 20.19; RPC II 2418.4 (this coin, illustrated); Emmett 211.2 (R5). Brown patina with some green, a few pits, edge splits. VF. Extremely rare, one of only five recorded by RPC.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Greenpoint Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 91, 19 September 2012), lot 709; Elsen 64 (2 December 2000), lot 829.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Greenpoint Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 91, 19 September 2012), lot 709; Elsen 64 (2 December 2000), lot 829.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 501
EGYPT, Alexandria. Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ Hemidrachm (30mm, 15.23 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 69/70). AYTOK KAIΣ ΣEBA OYEΣΠAΣIANOY, laureate head right / Draped bust of Isis right, wearing headdress of solar disk and horns; L B (date) to right. Köln 280-1 (diobol); Dattari 378 (same); K&G 20.20 (same); RPC II 2420; Emmett 210.2 (R5). Red-brown patina, scratches, patches of encrustations. VF. Very rare as a hemidrachm.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Classical Numismatic Group, 13 November 2008. Ex Dix, Noonan, Webb A6 (29 September 2008), lot 5799.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Classical Numismatic Group, 13 November 2008. Ex Dix, Noonan, Webb A6 (29 September 2008), lot 5799.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 502
EGYPT, Alexandria. Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ Hemidrachm (28mm, 16.03 g, 12h). Dated RY 9 (AD 76/6). AYTOK KAIΣ ΣEBA OYEΣΠAΣIANOY, laureate head right / ZEYΣ ΣAPAΠIΣ, Zeus-Serapis enthroned left, wearing kalathos, extending right hand over Kerberos seated at his feet to left and holding long scepter in right hand; L ENAT (date) in legend. Köln 314; Dattari 406; K&G 20.66; RPC II 2547; Emmett 214.9. Dark green patina with earthen highlights. VF.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Group CEM (Classical Numismatic Group 91, 19 September 2012), lot 712.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Group CEM (Classical Numismatic Group 91, 19 September 2012), lot 712.
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Domitian. AD 81-96. Æ Diobol (25.5mm, 9.77 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 (AD 84/5). AVT ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟΣ ΣΕΒ ΓEPM, laureate head right / Draped bust of Isis right, wearing headdress of solar disk and horns; ΕΤΟΥΣ TETAPTOY (date). Köln 339; Dattari (Savio) 504; K&G 24.30; RPC II 2502; Emmett 296.4 (R5). Brown surfaces, light roughness, small edge splits. VF. Extremely rare, only three known to RPC.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Praefectus Coins, 15 December 2017.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Praefectus Coins, 15 December 2017.
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Domitian. AD 81-96. Æ Diobol (23mm, 8.68 g, 12h). Dated RY 7 (AD 87/8). AVT ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟΣ ΣΕΒ ΓEPM, laureate head right / Draped bust of Serapis right, wearing kalathos; ETOYΣ EBΔOMOY (date) around. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G 24.70; RPC II 2536.2 (this coin, illustrated); Emmett 297.7 (R5). Dark brown patina, small edge splits. Good VF, choice. Extremely rare, one of two recorded in RPC.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 76 (12 September 2007), lot 1145.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 76 (12 September 2007), lot 1145.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 505
EGYPT, Alexandria. Trajan. AD 98-117. BI Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 12.80 g, 12h). Dated RY 9 (AD 105/6). AYT TPAIAN ΣEB ΓEPM ΔAKIK, laureate head right / Harpocrates standing left, wearing pschent, raising right finger to lips and holding cornucopia in left; to right, lotus plant; L ENATOY (date) around. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G –; RPC III 4183.2 (this coin, illustrated); Emmett –. Deeply toned, minor marks. VF. Unique, one of two of this type recorded in RPC, but only this coin with lotus to right. Emmett does not record any tetradrachms with Harpocrates as a reverse type; all tetradrachms for RY 9 are extremely rare.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Holyland Numismatics, 12 January 2009.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Holyland Numismatics, 12 January 2009.