Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4
Date: 2025-01-14 15:00:00 (3 weeks from now)
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 127
CARTHAGE. Circa 270-264 BC. AV 1½ Shekels – Tridrachm (22mm, 12.51 g, 12h). Carthage mint. Head of Tanit left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and necklace with [ten] pendants / Horse standing right, head left. Jenkins & Lewis Group IX, 391–2 (same obv. die); CNP 76; MAA 26; SNG Copenhagen 181; Basel 569; Gulbenkian 384; Kraay & Hirmer 210. A little die wear and small scrape on obverse, minor nick at edge on reverse, edge bump. Near EF.
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CARTHAGE, Libyan Revolt. Circa 241-238 BC. BI Shekel (25mm, 9.04 g, 11h). Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin / Lion standing right; Punic M above. Carradice & La Niece 1; CNP 433b; MAA 53; SNG Copenhagen 239–43. Toned, trace deposits, overstruck on an earlier Carthaginian issue (type: head of Tanit left / Horse standing right, pellet between hind legs, possibly CNP 51b). Near EF. Well struck for issue.
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CARTHAGE, Second Punic War. Circa 220-205 BC. EL Three-eighths Shekel (15mm, 2.90 g, 12h). Carthage mint. Head of Tanit left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and necklace / Horse standing right. Jenkins & Lewis Group XV, 476–7; CNP 9; cf. MAA 73. Ex-jewelry. VF. Very rare.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection, purchased from Superior Stamp & Coin.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection, purchased from Superior Stamp & Coin.
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THRACE, Abdera. Circa 450-425 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.91 g, 6h). Local standard. Poseo–, magistrate. Griffin springing left; anchor below / Cockle shell within linear square; EΠI: ΠO-Σ-EΩ: around; all within shallow incuse square. May, Abdera, Period IV, unlisted issue; AMNG II –; CN Online –; HGC 3, –. Light iridescent tone around the devices. VF. Apparently unique.
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THRACE, Abdera. Circa 346/5-336 BC. AR Tetradrachm – Double Siglos (24mm, 11.40 g, 1h). Persic standard. Polykrates, magistrate. Griffin couchant left on linear ground line; ABΔHPI above / Figure of Artemis standing facing on high base, wearing kalathos, holding laurel spray in right hand, bow in left; behind, stag standing left, nibbling at branch; EΠI ΠOΛYKPATO[Σ] flanking; all within shallow incuse square. May, Abdera, Period VII, 461 (A306/P365); AMNG II 136; CN Online Type 6019; HGC 3, 1209; Gillet 836 var. (no basis; same obv. die). Attractive light toning, slightly off center, a couple of light scrapes at edge on obverse. EF. Very rare.
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THRACE, Abdera. Circa 346/5-336 BC. AR Tetradrachm – Double Siglos (25mm, 11.47 g, 1h). Persic standard. Pausanias, magistrate. Griffin couchant left on linear ground line; EΠI ΠAYΣA[NIAΣ] above and below / Laureate head of Apollo right; ABΔHPI-TEΩN flanking; all within shallow incuse square. May, Abdera, Period VII, 465 (A310/P369); AMNG II 139; CN Online Type 6057; HGC 3, 1210; SNG Fitzwilliam 1642 (same dies); Gillet 838 (same obv. die); Rhousopoulos 524 (same dies). Toned, light patches of horn silver, a couple of minor flan flaws on obverse. VF.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica Spring Sale 2020 (25 May 2020), lot 193; Thomas Bentley Cederlind Estate (Classical Numismatic Group 102, 18 May 2016), lot 178; Numismatica Ars Classica 59 (4 April 2011), lot 1616.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica Spring Sale 2020 (25 May 2020), lot 193; Thomas Bentley Cederlind Estate (Classical Numismatic Group 102, 18 May 2016), lot 178; Numismatica Ars Classica 59 (4 April 2011), lot 1616.
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THRACE, Byzantion. Circa 260-245 BC. AV Stater (19mm, 8.49 g, 11h). In the name and types of Lysimachos. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; no control marks. Marinescu Issue 26, 64 (O29/R61); Müller –; HGC 3, 1374; Triton XXIII, lot 165 (hammer $9500) = Rauch 74, lot 189 (same dies). A few light scratches on obverse, a couple of bumps on edge. EF. Extremely rare, only seven examples known to Marinescu.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection, purchased from A. Kosoff, March 1968. Reportedly ex Jules Furthman Collection.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection, purchased from A. Kosoff, March 1968. Reportedly ex Jules Furthman Collection.
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THRACE, Byzantion. Circa 260-245 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 16.76 g, 12h). In the name and types of Lysimachos. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; monogram to inner left. Marinescu Issue 29, 72 (O32/R68); Müller –; HGC 3, 1374. Lightly toned, traces of find patina, minor flan flaw on reverse. Good VF. Very rare, only six examples of this issue noted by Marinescu, three additional in CoinArchives.
Ex Rauch 107 (12 November 2018), lot 95; Rauch Summer Auction 2007 (11 September 2007), lot 122; Lanz 132 (27 November 2006), lot 101.
Ex Rauch 107 (12 November 2018), lot 95; Rauch Summer Auction 2007 (11 September 2007), lot 122; Lanz 132 (27 November 2006), lot 101.
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THRACE, Byzantion. Circa 100-96 BC. AV Stater (19.5mm, 8.38 g, 1h). In the name and types of Lysimachos. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; ΠAP monogram to inner left, BY below throne, ornate trident in exergue. Callataÿ –; Seyrig, Monnaies –; Müller –; cf. HGC 3, 1385 (for type); CNG E-355, lot 15 (same obv. die); Künker 333, lot 695 = Hess-Divo 331, lot 220 = Künker 226, lot 288 = Vinchon (Dec. 1996), lot 63. In NGC encapsulation 4165932-001, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Extremely rare, only three in CoinArchives (including this coin).
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 322 (12 March 2014), lot 92.
Although this issue is unpublished, it is obverse die linked to staters of Müller 171 (Callataÿ Group 2B, p. 142) type (cf. CNG E-312, lots 53 and 54).
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 322 (12 March 2014), lot 92.
Although this issue is unpublished, it is obverse die linked to staters of Müller 171 (Callataÿ Group 2B, p. 142) type (cf. CNG E-312, lots 53 and 54).
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THRACE, Maroneia. Circa 365-330s BC. AR Stater – Double Sigloi (22.5mm, 11.38 g, 6h). Persic standard. Choregos, magistrate. Horse rearing left, trailing rein / Grape arbor in linear square; EΠI XOP-EΓ-O around, fly to upper left; all within shallow incuse square. Schönert-Geiss 434 (V15/R21); CN Online Type 495; HGC 3, 1533; SNG Copenhagen 606 (same dies); Mušmov 3905 (same dies). Toned, with some iridescence around the devices, slight weakness to strike, some light scratches, small scuff on reverse. Near EF.
From the JTB Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik AG Web Auction 26 (8 July 2023), lot 452; Spink 23105 (30 January 2023), lot 6058; Spink 202 (25 March 2010), lot 400.
From the JTB Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik AG Web Auction 26 (8 July 2023), lot 452; Spink 23105 (30 January 2023), lot 6058; Spink 202 (25 March 2010), lot 400.
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THRACE, Mesambria. Circa 275/50-225 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30.5mm, 16.92 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPO[Y], Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in inner left field, helmet above ΠO monogram. Karayotov I – (catalog no. 127); Topalov 988; HGC 3, 1567; Black Sea Hoard 192 (OF/R27 – this coin). Lightly toned, minor doubling. Near EF. Very rare issue, none seen by Karayotov, two in Pella, and only seven in CoinArchives.
Ex “Black Sea” Hoard.
Ex “Black Sea” Hoard.
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ISLANDS off THRACE, Thasos. Circa 412-404 BC. AR Stater (21mm, 8.64 g). Ithyphallic satyr advancing right, carrying off protesting nymph; A to upper right / Quadripartite incuse square. Le Rider, Thasiennes 6; HPM p. 99, 21; HGC 6, 334; BMC 29–30; Hirsch 147–8; Prospero 243 (this coin). Old cabinet tone, a little die rust. Good VF.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection, purchased from Baldwin’s, 14 December 2014. Ex Prospero Collection (New York Sale XXVII, 4 January 2012), lot 243; Vinchon (9 December 1983), lot 95; Naville X (15 June 1925), lot 484.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection, purchased from Baldwin’s, 14 December 2014. Ex Prospero Collection (New York Sale XXVII, 4 January 2012), lot 243; Vinchon (9 December 1983), lot 95; Naville X (15 June 1925), lot 484.
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ISLANDS off THRACE, Thasos. Circa 390-335 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 15.43 g, 7h). Chian standard. Bearded head of Dionysos left, wearing wreath of ivy with berries / Herakles, wearing lion skin, kneeling right, drawing bow; ΘAΣION to left, labrys to lower right; all in linear square. Pixodarus 30a = Hunt IV 182 (this coin, illustated); West 32bis; Le Rider, Thasiennes 23; HGC 6, 342 (unlisted symbol). Lightly toned, a couple of die breaks, small flan flaw and area of weak strike on obverse, minor doubling on reverse. Good VF. Very rare issue with labrys.
Ex Rauch 86 (12 May 2010), lot 277; Berk BBS 109 (20 July 1999), lot 165; Berk BBS 107 (18 March 1999), lot 155; Nelson Bunker Hunt Collection (Part IV, Sotheby’s New York, 19 June 1991), lot 182; Münzen und Medaillen AG 72 (6 October 1987), lot 550; Numismatic Fine Arts X (17 September 1981), lot 88; Pixodarus Hoard (CH IX, 421).
Ex Rauch 86 (12 May 2010), lot 277; Berk BBS 109 (20 July 1999), lot 165; Berk BBS 107 (18 March 1999), lot 155; Nelson Bunker Hunt Collection (Part IV, Sotheby’s New York, 19 June 1991), lot 182; Münzen und Medaillen AG 72 (6 October 1987), lot 550; Numismatic Fine Arts X (17 September 1981), lot 88; Pixodarus Hoard (CH IX, 421).
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ISLANDS off THRACE, Thasos. Circa 390-335 BC. AR Drachm (15.5mm, 3.54 g, 10h). Chian standard. Bearded head of Dionysos left, wearing wreath of ivy with berries / Herakles, wearing lion skin, kneeling right, drawing bow; ΘAΣIO-N to left and above, kantharos to lower right; all in linear square within shallow incuse square. West 16b (same dies as illustration); Le Rider, Thasiennes 19; HGC 6, 343; Boston MFA 862 = Warren 502. Find patina, minor marks. Good VF. Well centered.
Ex Peus 431 (27 April 2022), lot 3096; Münz Zentrum 105 (10 January 2001), lot 130.
Ex Peus 431 (27 April 2022), lot 3096; Münz Zentrum 105 (10 January 2001), lot 130.
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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 17.04 g, 2h). Lampsakos mint. Struck 297/6-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; to inner left, forepart of lion left. Thompson 40; Müller 37; HGC 3, 1750b; SNG BN – (but same obv. die as 2547); Armenak 672 (same obv. die). Underlying luster, short flan crack, a touch off center. Near EF.
Struck from the same obverse die as the following lot.
Struck from the same obverse die as the following lot.
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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 17.17 g, 6h). Lampsakos mint. Struck 297/6-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; torch to outer left, monogram-in-circle on throne. Thompson 41; Müller 442; HGC 3, 1750b; SNG BN 2547 var. (torch to inner left; same obv. die); Armenak 673 (same rev. die). Underlying luster, a little die rust on obverse, minor deposits on reverse. Near EF.
Struck from the same obverse die as the previous lot.
Struck from the same obverse die as the previous lot.
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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 17.38 g, 12h). Lampsakos mint. Struck 297/6-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; torch to inner left, star on throne. Thompson 43; Müller 381; HGC 3, 1750b; SNG BN 2538–9 (same obv. die). Gorgeous iridescent tone, trace of find patina, a few minor marks. EF.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XXIII.2 (Fall/Winter 1998), no. 28; Leu 72 (12 May 1998), lot 153.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XXIII.2 (Fall/Winter 1998), no. 28; Leu 72 (12 May 1998), lot 153.
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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30.5mm, 17.03 g, 6h). Lampsakos mint. Struck 297/6-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; ΔΞ monogram to inner left, crescent in exergue. Thompson 49; Müller 399; HGC 3, 1750b; SNG BN 2548–9. A few hairlines, slight die shift on obverse. Near EF. High relief.
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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AV Stater (17.5mm, 8.51 g, 12h). Alexandreia Troas mint. Struck circa 297/6-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; in inner left field, ΠY monogram above bee; EM monogram in exergue. Thompson 146 (same dies as illustration); Meadows, Earliest 43b, dies A10/P27 (this coin); Müller 429; HGC 3, 1743e; Rhousopoulos 696 (same dies). Underlying luster, minor marks. Good VF. Rare.
Ex Lanz 34 (25 November 1985), lot 118.
Ex Lanz 34 (25 November 1985), lot 118.
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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.86 g, 7h). Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 288/7-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; race torch to inner left, bee to outer right. Thompson 187; Müller 445a; HGC 3, 1750l. Toned, a couple of faint scratches, light scuff on edge. Near EF. Bold portrait.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 97 (17 September 2014), lot 68.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 97 (17 September 2014), lot 68.
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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 17.09 g, 8h). Amphipolis mint. Struck 288/7-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; monograms to inner left and in exergue. Cf. Thompson 210 & 211; cf. Müller 536 & 544; HGC 3, 1750l; Meydancikkale 2675 (same obv. die). Lightly toned, underlying luster. Superb EF. Attractive style.
Ex Triton VIII (11 January 2005), lot 262.
Ex Triton VIII (11 January 2005), lot 262.