Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4
Date: 2025-01-14 15:00:00 (3 weeks from now)
Lots: 1152
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 1063
CELTIC, Atrebates & Regni. Commius. Circa 45-30 BC. AV Stater (16mm, 5.48 g, 12h). Commios Muzzles type (Atrebatic C). Devolved head of Apollo right, with two ‘hidden face’ motifs / Celtic horse right; remains of charioteer’s arms above, wheel below; COM-MIOS along right edge from below. Sills, Divided Kingdoms: The Iron Age Gold Coinage of Southern England (Alysham, Norfolk, 2017) p. 329 (this coin cited) = CCI 12.0344 (this coin); Bean COM1-3; Van Arsdell 350-1; ABC 1022; SCBC 65. Minor edge splits, some obverse die wear. VF.
Ex Heritage 231917 (25 April 2019), lot 64001; Künker 312 (8 October 2018), lot 1683; Chris Rudd eAuction 157 (18 March 2018), lot 11; Matthew Rich Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 97, 7 December 2011), lot 67, purchased from Chris Rudd, November 1998.
Ex Heritage 231917 (25 April 2019), lot 64001; Künker 312 (8 October 2018), lot 1683; Chris Rudd eAuction 157 (18 March 2018), lot 11; Matthew Rich Collection (Dix Noonan Webb 97, 7 December 2011), lot 67, purchased from Chris Rudd, November 1998.
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Constantine VI & Irene, with Leo III, Constantine V, and Leo IV. 780-797. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.49 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck circa 790-circa 792. SIҺIn(retrograde)I nI ΛΓ´ mIτ´ AVτ, crowned facing half-length busts of Constantine VI, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger in right hand, and Irene, wearing loros, holding cruciform scepter in left hand; cross above, • between / SVҺIRI ҺI ΛΓ´ mI´ AVτOЧ, Constantine V, Leo III, and Leo IV seated facing, each wearing crown and chlamys, wide suppedion beneath them. Cf. DOC 2 (for issue without die pairing error); Füeg Ir.4.11/Ir.4.3 (obv./rev.); cf. SB 1592/1591 (for obv./rev. type). Lightly toned, small edge scuff. Good VF. Extremely rare error with these dies paired together. Both sides with legends for Irene only. Only two noted in Füeg’s corpus. This example the third known and the only example without weakness on the obverse making the full legend readable for the first time.
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Trajan. AD 98-117. Æ Drachm (36mm, 22.01 g, 12h). Sethroite nome. Dated RY 13 (AD 109/10). AYT TPAIAN CЄB ΓЄPM ΔAKIK, laureate bust right, aegis on left shoulder / CЄΘP ωITHC, young Horus of Mesen standing left, wearing pschent and military dress, holding spear in right hand and holding chlamys with left; to left and behind, lion advancing left; LI Γ (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 6387; RPC III 6490.3 (this coin); K&G N48.4; W&G II.2a; Emmett 785.13 (Male, Ares - R4). Dark green-brown patina, some roughness, edge splits, scrapes on reverse. Near VF. Very rare.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Berk BBS 216 (27 July 2021), lot 553; Thomas O. Mabbott Collection (H. Schulman, 6 June 1969), lot 3787.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Berk BBS 216 (27 July 2021), lot 553; Thomas O. Mabbott Collection (H. Schulman, 6 June 1969), lot 3787.
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Anonymous. Circa 300/280-276 BC. Fourrée Didrachm (18mm, 6.21 g, 6h). Imitating the uncertain mint (Neapolis?). Helmeted head of Mars left; oak spray to right / Horse’s head right, wearing bridle, on base inscribed rOÂANO; stalk of grain to left. Cf. Crawford 13/1; Burnett 27 (Oz/Rz - this coin); cf. Sydenham 1; cf. RSC 4; cf. BMCRR Romano-Campanian 1-4; cf. Kestner 2-3; cf. HN Italy 266; cf. RBW 3. Toned, with iridescence, minor pitting exposing the base metal core. VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan. Ex Ars Classica XV (2 July 1930), lot 36.
The first Roman silver coins were produced about the time of King Pyrrhus' invasion of Italy at the behest of the Tarentines (280 BC) and were struck on a weight standard derived from the currency of the Campanian city of Neapolis. This initial issue (Mars/horse's head) seems to have been produced at the Greek mint of Metapontum, an attribution strongly suggested by the ear of barley appearing behind the horse's head on the reverse. The dies for this first issue of Roman didrachms display the fine Greek style for which the Metapontine coinage was renowned. The head of Mars on the obverse is inspired by the portrait of Leukippos, the founder of Metapontum when it was resettled from Sybaris, which had appeared regularly on the Metapontine coinage in the latter part of the 4th century.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan. Ex Ars Classica XV (2 July 1930), lot 36.
The first Roman silver coins were produced about the time of King Pyrrhus' invasion of Italy at the behest of the Tarentines (280 BC) and were struck on a weight standard derived from the currency of the Campanian city of Neapolis. This initial issue (Mars/horse's head) seems to have been produced at the Greek mint of Metapontum, an attribution strongly suggested by the ear of barley appearing behind the horse's head on the reverse. The dies for this first issue of Roman didrachms display the fine Greek style for which the Metapontine coinage was renowned. The head of Mars on the obverse is inspired by the portrait of Leukippos, the founder of Metapontum when it was resettled from Sybaris, which had appeared regularly on the Metapontine coinage in the latter part of the 4th century.
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BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 500-480 BC. AR Third Nomos – Drachm (17mm, 2.48 g, 12h). Medium incuse type. Tripod, legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion's feet, two serpents rising from the bowl; crab to left, retrograde (koppa)PO to right / Incuse tripod as obverse, but wreaths in relief and no serpents; kithara to left, retrograde (koppa)PO to right. Attianese –; Gorini –; HN Italy 2089; SNG ANS 301 (same dies). Iridescent tone, minor die wear. VF. Extremely rare third nomos with crab and kithara, this coin is the only example in CoinArchives.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 55 (13 September 2000), lot 72.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 55 (13 September 2000), lot 72.
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IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 625-600 BC. EL Hemihekte – Twelfth Stater (7.5mm, 1.15 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Geometric figure resembling a star, composed of a cross centered upon a polygon of eight sides / Quadripartite incuse square with a pellet in the center; each quarter contains a diagonal line radiating from the central pellet. McFadden 3; Elektron –; Traité –; Zhuyuetang 4; SNG von Aulock –; SNG Kayhan 699–700. Toned. Near EF.
From the MM Collection. Ex L. Shea Collection (Triton XX, 9 January 2017), lot 290; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 330 (9 July 2014), lot 74.
From the MM Collection. Ex L. Shea Collection (Triton XX, 9 January 2017), lot 290; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 330 (9 July 2014), lot 74.
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IONIA, Uncertain. Circa 600-550 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.34 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Thunderbolt / Two incuse squares. Linzalone 1143 = CNG 66, lot 465; CNG 99, lot 246; otherwise unpublished in the standard references. VF. Extremely rare.
From the MM Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 105 (10 May 2017), lot 344.
From the MM Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 105 (10 May 2017), lot 344.
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NORMAN. William I 'the Conqueror'. 1066-1087. AR Penny (19mm, 1.37 g, 2h). Profile Right type (BMC vii). Bristol mint; Beorhtweard, moneyer. Struck circa 1080-1083. + PILLELM REX, crowned bust right, holding scepter / + BRHTPOLD ON BRIC, cross pattée, with annulet at center and voided trefoil in each quarter. SCBI 20 (Mack), 1397 (this coin); BMC –; North 847; SCBC 1256. Toned, flip-over double strike. VF.
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular CVIII.2 (April 2000), no. 1462; R.P. Mack Collection, purchased from Baldwin’s, 1962.
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular CVIII.2 (April 2000), no. 1462; R.P. Mack Collection, purchased from Baldwin’s, 1962.
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Constantine IX Monomachus. 1042-1055. AV Tetarteron (18.5mm, 4.03 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. +IҺS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm, facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, draped and nimbate, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels in left / + CωҺSτ AҺτҺ BASILЄЧS Rm, crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing jeweled chlamys, holding scepter surmounted by trefoil in right hand and globus cruciger in left. DOC 5a; Füeg II 5.A.2; SB 1832. Toned, minor scratches and marks, edge marks; minor die break, tiny lamination, and light scuff on reverse. Good VF.
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BRUTTIUM, Medma. 4th century BC. Æ (15.5mm, 3.35 g, 8h). Head of Persephone right; MEΣ[MA] to right / Nike advancing right, holding palm frond in both hands. Virzi 359 (this coin); otherwise, unpublished. Green patina, some encrustation on obverse, a little off center on reverse. Good VF. Extremely rare, one of two known, none in CoinArchives.
From the John Morcom Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 21 (17 May 2001), lot 35; Thomas Virzi (1881-1974) Collection.
From the John Morcom Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 21 (17 May 2001), lot 35; Thomas Virzi (1881-1974) Collection.
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MEROVINGIANS, Quentovic. Circa 585-675. AV Tremissis (13mm, 1.31 g, 9h). Dutta, moneyer. XIXVVICO(horizontal S) +, diademed head right; two pellets below / + OVTTΛ ΛΛOVETΛ, cross pattée; ΛXΛ below. NM 9; Lafaurie, VVic, Type IXc, 83-5; 87-8 (same obv. die); Belfort 2198; Prou 1141; EMC 2011.0127 = Coin Register 2011, 47 (this coin). Earthen deposits in devices, obverse struck with rusty die. Good VF.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 123 (23 May 2023), lot 827; found near Ipswich, 2011.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 123 (23 May 2023), lot 827; found near Ipswich, 2011.
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SICILY, Agyrion. Circa 420-405 BC. Æ Hemilitron (18.5mm, 6.18 g, 6h). Head of young male (river god Chrysas?) right; AΓYPINAIO-N around / Forepart of Acheloös Palagkaios as man-headed bull right; ΠAΛAΓKAIOΣ above. Campana 3; CNS 6/2 (same dies as illustration); MSP 7 (same dies as illustration); HGC 2, 56; SNG ANS (Pt. 5) 1303; SNG Morcom –; Rizzo pl. LIX, 10; Virzi 725 (same dies). Attractive green patina. Good VF. Rare.
From the John Morcom Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 21 (17 May 2001), lot 48.
From the John Morcom Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 21 (17 May 2001), lot 48.
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KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 564/53-550/39 BC. AR Third Stater (14mm, 3.49 g). Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull / Two incuse squares. Berk 24; Kurth S5; SNG Ashmolean 772 (Persian period); Boston MFA 2071 = Warren 1291; Rosen 666. Typical light granularity, minor scuff on obverse. Good VF. Well centered on a broad flan.
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TUDOR. Edward VI. 1547-1553. AR Halfgroat (20mm, 1.24 g, 12h). First period. Canterbury mint; im –. Struck April 1547-January 1549. Crowned and mantled bust right; EDOARD / CIVI TAS CAN TON, coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. North 1897; SCBC 2459. Toned, slightly wavy with area of weakness at center, slight double strike. Near VF.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 564/53-550/39 BC. AR Sixth Stater (11mm, 1.78 g). Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull / Two incuse squares. Berk 25; Kurth S6–7; SNG Ashmolean 773 (Persian period); SNG Lockett 2982 = Bement 1569; Boston MFA –; Rosen 667. Faintly toned. Near EF. Well centered on excellent metal.
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Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. Albinus Bruti f. 48 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.89 g, 5h). Rome mint. Bare head of consul Aulus Postumius Albinus right; A • POSTVMIVS • [COS] around / ALBINV/BRVTI • F in two lines within grain-ear wreath. Crawford 450/3b; CRI 27; Sydenham 943a; Postumia 14; BMCRR Rome 3967–71; Kestner 3555; RBW –. Iridescent toning with luster, scratches, slightly off center on obverse, die breaks on reverse. EF. Excellent portrait.
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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ALBANIA, Kingdom. Zog I. 1928-1939/1946. NI Half Lek (24mm, 6h). London mint. Dated 1931 L. Mantled coat-of-arms surmounted by winged cap / Hercules wrestling Nemean lion. KM 13. In PCGS encapsulation 49770294, graded PR 65 CAM.
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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late spring-early summer 48 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.71 g, 12h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. Diademed female head (Clementia?) right, wearing oak wreath; LII (= 52, Caesar's age) to left / Gallic trophy, holding oval shield and carnyx surmonted by wolf’s head; securis to right; CAE SAR across lower field. Crawford 452/2; CRI 11; Sydenham 1009; RSC 18; DCA2 20; BMCRR Rome 3955; Kestner 3558-9; RBW –. Iridescent tone, minor marks, edge bump, collector’s inventory number 551a on obverse. EF. Well centered and struck.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
The letters LII behind the female head have long been recognized as representing Caesar's age, thereby placing this issue firmly within the year 48 BC. Caesar's fifty-second birthday was on 13 July 48 BC; the battle at Pharsalus, the final major conflict between the Caesarian and Pompeian forces, occurred one month later.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
The letters LII behind the female head have long been recognized as representing Caesar's age, thereby placing this issue firmly within the year 48 BC. Caesar's fifty-second birthday was on 13 July 48 BC; the battle at Pharsalus, the final major conflict between the Caesarian and Pompeian forces, occurred one month later.
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The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late 48-47 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.91 g, 6h). Military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa. Diademed head of Venus right / Aeneas advancing left, holding palladium and bearing Anchises on his shoulder; CAESAR downward to right. Crawford 458/1; CRI 55; Sydenham 1013; RSC 12; BMCRR East 31; Kestner 3577-9; RBW 1600. Toned, with iridescence, graffito on obverse. Good VF. Well centered reverse.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Julius Caesar traced his descent all the way back to the Trojan hero Aeneas, legendary founder of the Romans. Aeneas, in turn, was the product of a liaison between the goddess Venus and Anchises, a herdsman who was related to the Trojan royal family. In a scene recounted by Virgil in the Aeneid, when the Greeks torched Troy, Aeneas escaped from the burning city carrying the aged Anchises on his shoulder and the sacred Palladium, a cult statue of Pallas Athena rescued from the household shrine. The scene is depicted on the reverse of this denarius of Caesar, struck in 48-47 BC, at least two decades before the Aeneid was composed. Venus, the mother of Aeneas (and thus the divine antecedent of Caesar) appears on the obverse.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Julius Caesar traced his descent all the way back to the Trojan hero Aeneas, legendary founder of the Romans. Aeneas, in turn, was the product of a liaison between the goddess Venus and Anchises, a herdsman who was related to the Trojan royal family. In a scene recounted by Virgil in the Aeneid, when the Greeks torched Troy, Aeneas escaped from the burning city carrying the aged Anchises on his shoulder and the sacred Palladium, a cult statue of Pallas Athena rescued from the household shrine. The scene is depicted on the reverse of this denarius of Caesar, struck in 48-47 BC, at least two decades before the Aeneid was composed. Venus, the mother of Aeneas (and thus the divine antecedent of Caesar) appears on the obverse.
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BULGARIA, Tsardom. Ferdinand I. 1908-1918. AR 50 Stotinki (18mm, 6h). Kremnitz mint. Dated 1913. Bare head left / Denomination within wreath. CBC p. 26; KM 30. Iridescent toning. In PCGS encapsulation 42272263, graded MS 66+.
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PAMPHYLIA, Side. Circa 205-100 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.90 g, 12h). Attic standard. Die–, magistrate. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet / Nike advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand; to left, pomegranate above (ΔI monogram)E. Seyrig, Side 12; SNG BN 670–3; SNG von Aulock 4785; SNG Copenhagen 391. Underlying luster, a couple of small die breaks, tiny flan flaw on obverse. Near EF.
From the JTB Collection, purchased from Warden Numismatics.
From the JTB Collection, purchased from Warden Numismatics.