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.
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INDIA, Independent States. Mysore. Tipu Sultan. AH 1197-1202 / AD 1787-1799. AR Haidari – Double Rupee (35mm, 22.80 g, 12h). Patan (Seringapatan) mint. Triply dated RY 8, cyclic year 38, and AH 1198 (AD 1788). Couplet citing the religion of Ahmad being illumined by the victory of Haidar; mint formula, cyclical date and AH date below / Couplet citing titles of Tipu Sultan; RY year below. Henderson 41; Moin Type 1; KM 127. In NGC encapsulation 6929824-004, graded AU 55.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Tipu succeeded his father Haidar Ali in 1782, and in 1784 concluded a peace treaty with the British, on unusually favorable terms. Tipu had been one of the very few Indian commanders to defeat a British army in the field, but he realized he needed more time to build up his army. In the same year he declared himself Sultan, ending the pretense of supporting the figurehead Wodeyar monarch. Tipu was only buying time until he felt himself strong enough to confront the British, and in 1789 he broke the peace by invading Travancore. The Mysore armies once again proved no match for European troops, and Lord Cornwallis defeated Tipu at Seringapatam in 1792, forcing Tipu to cede half his kingdom. Hostilities commenced again in 1799, with the British bringing more troops fresh from the Egyptian campaign, and Tipu was killed at the second battle of Seringapatam May 4 1799. Despite his eventual defeat, Tipu offered the strongest native opposition to British expansion in India.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
Tipu succeeded his father Haidar Ali in 1782, and in 1784 concluded a peace treaty with the British, on unusually favorable terms. Tipu had been one of the very few Indian commanders to defeat a British army in the field, but he realized he needed more time to build up his army. In the same year he declared himself Sultan, ending the pretense of supporting the figurehead Wodeyar monarch. Tipu was only buying time until he felt himself strong enough to confront the British, and in 1789 he broke the peace by invading Travancore. The Mysore armies once again proved no match for European troops, and Lord Cornwallis defeated Tipu at Seringapatam in 1792, forcing Tipu to cede half his kingdom. Hostilities commenced again in 1799, with the British bringing more troops fresh from the Egyptian campaign, and Tipu was killed at the second battle of Seringapatam May 4 1799. Despite his eventual defeat, Tipu offered the strongest native opposition to British expansion in India.
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MACEDON, Akanthos. Circa 430-390 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.76 g, 6h). Thraco-Macedonian standard. Lion attacking right, biting into the hindquarter of a bull kneeling left, head raised; AΛEΞIΣ in exergue / AKA-N-ΘIO-N in shallow incuse square around quadripartite square with stippled quarters in relief. Desneux 140a (D132/R126 – this coin); AMNG III 29; HGC 3, 391; SNG ANS 15; Hirsch 955 (same obv. die). Lightly toned, trace deposits, granular surfaces. Good VF.
Ex Leu 71 (24 October 1997), lot 125; Hess-Leu 45 (12 May 1970), lot 115; H. C. Hoskier Collection (J. Hirsch XX, 13 November 1907), lot 228; Harlan P. Smith Collection (Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 5 June 1905), lot 139.
Ex Leu 71 (24 October 1997), lot 125; Hess-Leu 45 (12 May 1970), lot 115; H. C. Hoskier Collection (J. Hirsch XX, 13 November 1907), lot 228; Harlan P. Smith Collection (Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 5 June 1905), lot 139.
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KINGS of PERSIS. Vādfradād (Autophradates) I. 3rd century BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 16.68 g, 12h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Diademed head right, wearing kyrbasia / Fire temple of Ahura-Mazda; to left, Vādfradād standing right, raising hand; standard to right; wtprdt in retrograde Aramaic to outer right; prtrk’zy in Aramaic in exergue; [’lh’ in Aramaic to outer left]; retrograde br in Aramaic to left of altar; traces of uncertain Aramaic letter to right of altar; traces of uncertain Aramaic letters to right of altar. van't Haaff, Persis, Type 540/542g; K&M –; cf. Alram 540 and 542 (for type); CNG 127, lot 305 (same rev die). Slight iridescence, traces of deposits and die rust, slight porosity, overstruck on a coronation type tetradrachm of Baydād (Bagadat), itself overstruck on an Alexandrine tetradrachm. EF.
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Demetrios I Aniketos. Circa 200-185 BC. AR Tetradrachm (32mm, 16.99 g, 12h). Diademed and draped bust right, wearing elephant skin headdress / BAΣIΛEYΩΣ to right, ΔHMHTPIOY to left, Herakles standing facing, crowning himself, holding club and lion skin; monogram to inner left. MPHB Group IIB, 57–8 (O17/R43); Bopearachchi 1F; cf. Bopearachchi & Rahman 124 (fourrée); MIG Type 103c; SNG ANS 190; HGC 12, 63. Lightly toned, light hairlines. Good VF.
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MACEDON, Chalkidian League. Circa 352 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 14.41 g, 2h). Olynthos mint; Olympichos, magistrate. Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath / Kithara; X-A-Λ-KIΔ-EΩN around, [ΕΠΙ OΛYMΠΙXΟΣ below]. Robinson & Clement Group T, 116 (A74/P99); HGC 3, 499; SNG ANS 509; Boston MFA 581 = Warren 564 (same obv. die); Kraay & Hirmer 413 (same dies). Lightly toned, trace deposits. Good VF.
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BAKTRIA, Greco-Baktrian Kingdom. Agathokles Dikaios. Circa 185-175 BC. AR Tetradrachm (32mm, 16.53 g, 12h). Commemorative issue struck for Diodotos II Soter. ΔIOΔOTOY down right, traces of ΣΩTHPOΣ down left, diademed head of Diodotos right / BAΣIΛEYONTOΣ to right, ΑΓΑΘΟΚΛΕOYΣ to left, ΔIKAIOY in exergue, Zeus Bremetes, seen from behind, advancing left, aegis draped over outstretched left arm, and brandishing thunderbolt in right hand; in inner left field, wreath above eagle standing left; monogram to inner right. MPHB Group I, 152–4 (O27bis/R79); Kritt, New, p. 81; Bopearachchi 14A; Bopearachchi & Rahman 165–6; MIG Type 144a; SNG ANS 259; HGC 12, 85; CNG 108, lot 416 (same obv. die). Toned, with slight iridescence, porosity, traces of horn silver, marks, slight peripheral weakness on obverse. VF. Very rare.
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ITALY, Savoia (Duchy). Emanuele Filiberto. 1553-1580. AR Lira (33mm, 12.41 g, 4h). Chambéry mint. Dated 1562 P. Armored bust right, wearing ruff / Legend in two lines within wreath. MIR 506d. Toned with hints of luster. EF.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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KINGS of MACEDON. temp. Philip II – Alexander III. Circa 340/36-328 BC. AV Stater (17mm, 8.60 g, 12h). In the name and types of Philip II. Amphipolis mint. Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath / ΦIΛIΠΠOY, charioteer, wearing long chiton, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left, driving fast biga right; barley grain below. Le Rider Group II, 26 (D10/R18); SNG ANS 244; Ars Classica XVI, 1013 = Locker Lampson 157 (same rev. die). Tiny deposit on obverse, minor scratch on reverse. Near EF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
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BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Antialkidas Nikephoros. Circa 130-120 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 9.85 g, 12h). ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΑΛΚΙΔΟΥ, diademed and draped bust right / Maharajasa jayadharasa Amtialikidasa in Kharosthi, Zeus standing facing slightly left, holding in his right hand Nike, who stands right on a globe and holding wreath, and cradling scepter in his left arm; behind, elephant standing slightly raised right with trunk raised; monogram to left. Bopearachchi 6A; Bopearachchi & Rahman –; MIG Type 273a; SNG ANS 1057; HGC 12, 252. Iridescent toning, hint of deposits, light porosity and marks. Good VF.
Ex Gorny & Mosch 297 (9 October 2023), lot 331.
Ex Gorny & Mosch 297 (9 October 2023), lot 331.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’. 336-323 BC. AV Stater (19mm, 8.52 g, 5h). Lampsakos mint. Struck under Kalas or Demarchos, circa 328/5-323 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent, single-pendant earring, and necklace / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike, wearing long chiton, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and cradling stylis in left arm; conjoined horse foreparts in left field, monogram below left wing. Price 1358; ADM II Series V, 103a–c (same obv. die); SNG Saroglos 121. A few light marks and scratches, a little die rust on obverse, minor die shift on reverse. Good VF.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 330 (9 July 2014), lot 15.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 330 (9 July 2014), lot 15.
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BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Artemidoros Aniketos. Circa 100-80 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 9.62 g, 12h). ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΝΙΚΗTΟΥ ΑPTEMIΔΩPOY, diademed and draped bust right; straight diadem ties / Maharajasa apadihatasa Amtialikidasa in Kharosthi, Artemis standing left, quiver at shoulder, drawing bow; monogram to left. Bopearachchi 2A; Bopearachchi & Rahman 498 var. (one diadem tie angled); MIG Type 398a; SNG ANS –; HGC 12, 352. Iridescent toning, hint of deposits. Near EF. Very rare monogram.
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LOW COUNTRIES, Vlaanderen (Flanders [County]). Lodewijk II van Male. 1346-1384. AV Gouden Flandres (29.5mm, 4.15 g, 5h). Gand (Ghent) mint. Struck 1369-1370. Lodewijk standing facing within Gothic canopy, holding sword and shield decorated with coat-of-arms; crested helmet to left / Cross fleurée and feuillue; lion rampant in central quadrilobe; F L A D in quarters; all within quadrilobe with trefoils in spandrels. Elsen 36; Delmonte, Or 464; De Mey, Flanders 204; Vanhoudt G2612; Friedberg 161. In PCGS encapsulation 50433362, graded UNC Details, cleaned.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’. 336-323 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.55 g, 11h). Tyre mint. Struck under Menes. Dated RY 24 of Azemilkos (326/5 BC). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with griffin, and pearl necklace / AΛEΞANΔ-POY, Nike, wearing long chiton, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and cradling stylis in left arm; ||||= (date) and Phoenician ‘K (for ‘Ozmilk) below right wing. Price 3259 (Ake; same dies as illustration); Newell, Dated 19 (dies E/α); Rouvier –; HGC 10, 1 (Ake); DCA2 934; ANS Inv. 1944.100.35268 (same dies). Toned, a few edge marks, fields smoothed. Good VF. Extremely rare, only two noted by Newell (BM and Vienna), one additional in Pella database (ANS), none in ANS photofile, and this is the only example in CoinArchives.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Dr. Patrick H. C. Tan Collection (Triton XX, 10 January 2017), lot 109; G. Hirsch 267 (5 May 2010), lot 165; G. Hirsch 264 (25 November 2009), lot 177.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Dr. Patrick H. C. Tan Collection (Triton XX, 10 January 2017), lot 109; G. Hirsch 267 (5 May 2010), lot 165; G. Hirsch 264 (25 November 2009), lot 177.
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 151-190. AV Quarter Dinar (13mm, 1.98 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Early phase. ÞΔO(retrograde h)[A(retrograde h)OÞAO] OOhÞKI KOÞA(retrograde h)O, diademed and crowned half-length bust left on clouds, holding mace-scepter and goad / (retrograde h)A(retrograde h)A OhÞ O, Nana, nimbate, and Siva standing facing, heads vis-à-vis; Nana holding scepter and box; Siva pouring water from flask and holding vajra (thunderbolt), trident, and he-goat; tamgha between. MK 167 (O20/R1); ANS Kushan –; Donum Burns –; Zeno –; CNG 117 (Archytas Collection), lot 377. Lightly toned, hint of deposits, obverse struck with worn die. Good VF. Extremely rare, two examples cited by Göbl, only the Archytas coin in CoinArchives.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.20 g, 3h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Pella mint. Struck under Antipater or Polyperchon, circa 323-318/7 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, rose surmounted by bee right. Price 206; Moore 27–8 var. (dies 10/– [unlisted rev. die]); SNG Berry 204; SNG Copenhagen 709; ANS inv. 1944.100.29322 (same obv. die). Attractive light iridescent tone over lustrous surfaces, a few light marks on reverse. EF.
Ex Collection of an Aesthete; Gemini XI (12 January 2014), lot 35.
Ex Collection of an Aesthete; Gemini XI (12 January 2014), lot 35.
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Huvishka. Circa AD 152-192. AV Dinar (21mm, 7.91 g, 12h). Subsidiary mint in Gandhara (Peshawar?). Early phase. ÞhO(retrograde h)A(retrograde h)OÞAO O OhÞKI KOÞA(retrograde h)[O], crowned and diademed bust left on clouds, holding mace-scepter in right hand and goad in left; flames over shoulder / MIIPO to right, Miiro (Mithra) standing facing, head left, extending hand in benediction, cradling filleted scepter, and holding hilt of sword; tamgha to left. MK 291 (O30/R10); ANS Kushan 755; Donum Burns –. Lightly toned. EF.
Ex Sovereign Rarities inventory #EM13453 (ND); Classical Numismatic Group 87 (18 May 2011), lot 779.
Ex Sovereign Rarities inventory #EM13453 (ND); Classical Numismatic Group 87 (18 May 2011), lot 779.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.56 g, 11h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Abydos mint. Struck under Leonnatos, Arrhidaios, or Antigonos I Monophthalmos. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent, and pearl necklace / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike, wearing long chiton, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and cradling stylis in left arm; in left field, M (sic) above pentagram; shell below left wing. Price 1525 var. (monogram above pentagram); ADM II Series XVII, 335a–d var. (same; same obv. die); Dewing 1149 var. (same; same obv. die). A few marks, minor die break and a couple of light scrapes at edge on obverse. Near EF.
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INDIA, Gupta Empire. First Dynasty. Chandragupta II Vikramaditya. Circa AD 380-413. AV Dinar (18mm, 7.73 g, 12h). Lion-slayer type. narendrachandraḥ [...]vikramaḥ in Brahmi, Chandragupta, nimbate, standing facing left, drawing his bow upon a lion, which falls over backwards / siṁhavikramaḥ in Brahmi, Lakshmi, nimbate, seated facing on lion sleeping left, holding diadem and cornucopia; tamgha to upper left. Kumar (2nd ed.) 12.7, Class III, Variety A.4.2, 467 (same dies); Sunrise –; BKB 114; BMC Guptas 112; Altekar Class II, Variety F; Bayana 1177. Toned, worn dies, small test cut on edge. VF. Very rare.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 17.12 g, 8h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Uncertain mint in Cilicia. Struck under Philotas or Philoxenos. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; wreath in left field, ΔI below throne. Price 2949 (Side[?] mint); ANS inv. 1944.100.33295 (same dies). Lovely iridescent tone over lustrous surfaces, tiny die break on obverse, slightly off center on reverse. EF. High relief with excellent detail throughout. A wonderful coin in hand.
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MONACO. Louis II. 1922-1949. Piedfort AV Essai de 20 Francs (30mm, 37.56 g, 12h). Paris mint; différents: cornucopia and wing. Dated 1947. Uniformed bust left / Crowned, collared, and mantled coat-of-arms with supporters; flanked by upright olive branches. KM PE5. In NGC encapsulation 6917297-005, graded UNC Details, rev spot removed. Extremely rare – mintage of only 16 examples.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection. Ex Palace Collections of Egypt (King Farouk – Sotheby’s, 24 February 1954), lot 1108 (part of).
From the Alexander Christopher Collection. Ex Palace Collections of Egypt (King Farouk – Sotheby’s, 24 February 1954), lot 1108 (part of).
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KINGS of MACEDON. Demetrios I Poliorketes. 306-283 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 16.98 g, 12h). Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 289-288 BC. Diademed and horned head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY, Poseidon Pelagaios, nude, standing left, right foot propped on rock, holding trident in left hand, right arm resting on leg; monograms to inner left and outer right. Newell 115, dies CV/196; HGC 3, 1014b. Old collection tone with slight iridescence, light scuff and minor doubling on obverse. Near EF.