Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4
Date: 2025-01-14 15:00:00 (3 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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AEOLIS, Elaia. Circa 450-400 BC. AR Diobol (9.5mm, 1.30 g, 12h). Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet / Laurel wreath; E-Λ-A-I clockwise around from lower left; all within incuse square. SNG Arikantürk 284; SNG Ashmolean 1432 = Pozzi 2304. Old cabinet tone, minor edge marks. Good VF.
Ex Sheikh Saud Al-Thani Collection (Part IV, Numismatica Ars Classica 126, 17 November 2021), lot 214; Morton & Eden 51 (24 October 2011), lot 136; Spink & Galerie des Monnaies (15 February 1977), lot 119; Münzen und Medaillen AG 41 (18 June 1970), lot 163; Hess-Leu 31 (6 December 1966), lot 418; Gustav Philipsen Collection (J. Hirsch XXV, 29 November 1909), lot 1973.
Ex Sheikh Saud Al-Thani Collection (Part IV, Numismatica Ars Classica 126, 17 November 2021), lot 214; Morton & Eden 51 (24 October 2011), lot 136; Spink & Galerie des Monnaies (15 February 1977), lot 119; Münzen und Medaillen AG 41 (18 June 1970), lot 163; Hess-Leu 31 (6 December 1966), lot 418; Gustav Philipsen Collection (J. Hirsch XXV, 29 November 1909), lot 1973.
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AEOLIS, Kyme. Circa 151/0-143/2 BC. AR Drachm (18.5mm, 3.73 g, 12h). Stephanophoric type. Kallias, magistrate. Head of the Amazon Kyme right, wearing tainia / Horse prancing right; one-handled cup below raised foreleg, KYMAIΩN to right, KAΛΛIAΣ below; all within wreath. Numismatic Fine Arts VIII, lot 222 (same dies); otherwise, unpublished. Bright surfaces, trace deposits, a little porosity. VF. Extremely rare.
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AEOLIS, Myrina. Circa 155-143 BC. AR Tetradrachm (33mm, 16.65 g, 11h). Stephanophoric type. Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath / Apollo Grynios standing right, holding phiale in right hand and laurel branch in left; monogram and MYPINAIΩN to left, omphalos and amphora at feet; all within laurel wreath. Sacks Issue 31, dies 59/b; Hermitage Sale I 288 (same dies). Toned, light roughness on obverse, minor die shift at periphery on reverse. Near EF. Very rare issue.
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LESBOS, Unattributed Koinon mint. Circa 510-480 BC. BI Stater (19mm, 11.01 g). Confronted calves’ heads; olive tree between / Small incuse square punch. Lazzarini, Contribution, Series III; HGC 6, 1076; SNG Copenhagen 285; SNG von Aulock 1682; Rosen 540. Deeply toned, edge split. VF.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection. Ex Superior (13 June 1977), lot 2637.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection. Ex Superior (13 June 1977), lot 2637.
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LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 521-478 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.57 g, 4h). Forepart of bull right / Incuse head of lion left; rectangular punch behind. Bodenstedt Em. 5; HGC 6, 929; SNG von Aulock 7720 = SNG Lockett 2751 = Pozzi 2311. In NGC encapsulation 2078750-004, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5.
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LESBOS, Mytilene. Circa 377-326 BC. EL Hekte (10mm, 2.55 g, 12h). Head of Kabeiros right, wearing pileos; two stars flanking / Head of Persephone right within linear square. Bodenstedt Em. 99; HGC 6, 1025; Boston MFA 1735; BMC 98. A few tiny die breaks on reverse. EF. Well struck.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Triton XVII (7 January 2014), lot 290; Triton IX (10 January 2006), lot 916.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Triton XVII (7 January 2014), lot 290; Triton IX (10 January 2006), lot 916.
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IONIA, Ephesos. Phanes. Circa 625-600 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (9mm, 2.33 g). Forepart of stag right, head left / Incuse square with raised lines within. Fischer-Bossert, Phanes 20α (O14/R17αL); Weidauer –; Linzalone LN1103 (same obv. die). Lightly toned. Near EF.
From the JTB Collection. Ex Numisfitz 2 (4 June 2023), lot 252.
From the JTB Collection. Ex Numisfitz 2 (4 June 2023), lot 252.
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IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 390-325 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 15.29 g, 12h). Menekrates (II), magistrate. Class C, circa 380-370 BC. Bee with straight wings, seen from above; E-Φ flanking head / Forepart of stag right, head left; palm tree to left, MENEKPATHΣ to right. Karwiese II, Series 11.1, 417, dies O18/R2 (this coin referenced and illustrated); Pixodarus obv. die 18; Jameson 1497 (this coin). Beautiful light cabinet tone, minor die break on obverse. Good VF. Well struck on a broad flan, exceptional for type.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 100 (7 October 2015), lot 1445; Roma 6 (29 September 2013), lot 618; Gorny & Mosch 190 (11 October 2010), lot 256; Triton XIII (5 January 2010), lot 182; Robert Jameson Collection (publ. 1913).
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 100 (7 October 2015), lot 1445; Roma 6 (29 September 2013), lot 618; Gorny & Mosch 190 (11 October 2010), lot 256; Triton XIII (5 January 2010), lot 182; Robert Jameson Collection (publ. 1913).
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IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 390-325 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 15.18 g, 12h). Demokrates, magistrate. Class G, circa 350-340 BC. Bee with straight wings, seen from above; E-Φ flanking head / Forepart of stag right, head left; palm tree to left, ΔHMOKPATHΣ to right. Karwiese II, Series 11.1, 292, dies O125/R3 (this coin referenced, obverse illustrated); Pixodarus obv. die 123 (this coin referenced); Rhousopolos 3669 (this coin (?)); CNG 109, lot 150 (same rev. die). Deeply toned, a little off center on obverse. EF.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 470 (17 June 2020), lot 103; Gasvoda Collection (Triton XXII, 9 January 2019) lot 245; Antiqua inventory 3031 (January 2013); Lanz 70 (21 November 1994), lot 115; G. Hirsch 161 (22 February 1989), lot 243. Reportedly ex Athanasios Rhousopoulos Collection (J. Hirsch XIII, 15 May 1905), lot 3669 (not illustrated).
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 470 (17 June 2020), lot 103; Gasvoda Collection (Triton XXII, 9 January 2019) lot 245; Antiqua inventory 3031 (January 2013); Lanz 70 (21 November 1994), lot 115; G. Hirsch 161 (22 February 1989), lot 243. Reportedly ex Athanasios Rhousopoulos Collection (J. Hirsch XIII, 15 May 1905), lot 3669 (not illustrated).
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IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 390-325 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 14.75 g, 12h). Aristagoras, magistrate. Class I, circa 340-325 BC. Bee with straight wings, seen from above; E-Φ flanking head / Forepart of stag right, head left; palm tree to left, ΑPIΣTAΓOPΑΣ to right. Karwiese II, Series 11.1, 256 var., dies O166/R1 (unlisted die combination, obv. die unlisted for issue); Waddington 1525 (same rev. die). Dark iridescent toning, some light scratches under tone. VF. Rare.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 97 (17 September 2014), lot 180.
Although Aristagoras was not previously known on a reverse used with this obverse die, O166, he is known on dies paired with both the preceding and succeeding obverses, O165 and O167.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 97 (17 September 2014), lot 180.
Although Aristagoras was not previously known on a reverse used with this obverse die, O166, he is known on dies paired with both the preceding and succeeding obverses, O165 and O167.
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IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 300-290 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 17.19 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, bee right above EΦE. Price 1876; Berlin obj. no. 18252333 (same obv. die). Lightly toned, small flan flaw on obverse. EF. Well centered.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex GTP Collection (Triton XXVI, 10 January 2023), lot 222; Hess-Divo 327 (22 October 2014), lot 21; Giessener Münzhandlung 58 (9 April 1992), lot 242.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex GTP Collection (Triton XXVI, 10 January 2023), lot 222; Hess-Divo 327 (22 October 2014), lot 21; Giessener Münzhandlung 58 (9 April 1992), lot 242.
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IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 245-202 BC. AR Didrachm (20mm, 6.29 g, 1h). Grylis, magistrate. Draped bust of Artemis right, wearing stephane; bow and quiver over shoulder / Forepart of stag right; E-Φ across field, ΓPYΛIΣ to left, bee to right. SNG Copenhagen 270–5 var. (magistrate); BMC 94. Toned, hairline flan crack. EF. Very rare magistrate.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 100 (7 October 2015), lot 1446.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 100 (7 October 2015), lot 1446.
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IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 123-119 BC. AV Stater (19mm, 8.40 g, 12h). Draped bust of Artemis right, wearing stephane and single-pendant earring, hair drawn together and tied in the back, bow and quiver over shoulder / Cult statue of Artemis of Ephesos facing, arms outstretched horizontally at sides, fillet hanging from each; E-Φ across upper field, thymiaterion to inner right. Jenkins, Hellenistic, pl. B, 6 = BM 1896,0601.67 = Montagu I 567 (same dies); Head p. 69, 2–6 var. (control mark); Gulbenkian 985 var. (same); CNG E-460, lot 242 (same dies); Münzen und Medaillen AG 41, lot 191 (same dies). Obverse struck with evenly worn die. Good VF. Rare.
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IONIA, Miletos. Circa 600-546 BC. EL Stater (22.5mm, 14.06 g). Lion reclining left, head reverted, within rectangular frame divided into smaller rectangular compartments / Central oblong punch, containing three pellets connected in Λ shape and a quadruped standing left, flanked by two punches containing, respectively, a stellate pattern and the head of a stag right. Hilbert Phase 2, S41.3 (dies A22/Hk8-F15-X3 – this coin); Weidauer 126 = Traité I 18 = BMC 2 (same die and punches); ANS inv. 1957.138.1 (same die and punches). Minor flan flaws, light scratches and cleaning marks. VF.
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 729965 (January 2002).
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 729965 (January 2002).
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IONIA, Miletos. Circa 340-325 BC. AR Drachm (14.5mm, 3.68 g, 12h). Rhodios, magistrate. Head of Apollo left, wearing laurel wreath / Lion standing left, head right; star above, MI (civic) monogram to left, POΔIOΣ in exergue. D-L Period I, Series III, 175 (V8/R14); SNG Copenhagen 964; BMC 66 (same dies). Attractive light tone. Superb EF. Perfectly centered and struck.
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IONIA, Miletos. Circa 170-160 BC. AR Tetradrachm (32.5mm, 16.90 g, 1h). Oyliades, magistrate. Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath / Lion standing right, head left; MIΛHΣIΩN and star above; to right, monogram above MI (civic) monogram; OΛYAΔHΣ in exergue. D-L 757 (V2/R6); Demetrius I Hoard 305. Lightly toned, struck from somewhat worn dies. VF. Very rare.
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IONIA, Phokaia. Circa 625/0-522 BC. EL Hekte (10mm, 2.59 g). Lion couchant left; above, small seal left / Quadripartite incuse square. Bodenstedt Em. 27; Boston MFA 1902. Minor edge splits, a couple of light scrapes. Near EF. Rare.
Ex Roma V (23 March 2013), lot 321.
Ex Roma V (23 March 2013), lot 321.
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IONIA, Phokaia. Circa 521-478 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.56 g). Horned head of river god left; to right, small seal upward / Quadripartite incuse square. Bodenstedt Em. 35; BMC 4; Kraay & Hirmer 597. Faintly toned. EF. Well centered and struck.
From the Dr. Adrian Carr Collection. Ex Roma XV (5 April 2018), lot 150.
From the Dr. Adrian Carr Collection. Ex Roma XV (5 April 2018), lot 150.
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IONIA, Phokaia. Circa 478-387 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10mm, 2.53 g). Head of Io left; below, small seal left / Quadripartite incuse square. Bodenstedt Em. 96; Bement 1476; BMC 57; Boston MFA 1918; Gulbenkian 930; Weber 6081. Lightly toned, minor die rust on obverse. Good VF.
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IONIA, Phokaia. Circa 387-326 BC. EL Hekte – Sixth Stater (10.5mm, 2.54 g). Head of Omphale left, wearing lion skin; club behind neck; below, small seal left / Quadripartite incuse square. Bodenstedt Em. 107; SNG von Aulock 2133; Boston MFA 1917. Trace deposits, some cleaning scratches on edge. Good VF. Well centered.
In expiation for his murder of Iphitos at Tiryns, Herakles was ordered by the Delphic oracle to serve Omphale, the queen of Lydia, for one year. During this time, he performed a number of labors, similar to those which he undertook while serving Eurystheus, including the capture of the Kerkopes, the killing of the Syleus, and the conquest of the city of the Itones. At the same time, he was forced to wear women’s clothing and spin wool and, according to the poet Ovid (Fasti 2.305), at one point during this time Omphale even wore Herakles’ lion skin and carried his club while ordering him about. However, these actions seemed to have little ill-effect on the hero; after his year’s service was completed, Herakles married Omphale.
In expiation for his murder of Iphitos at Tiryns, Herakles was ordered by the Delphic oracle to serve Omphale, the queen of Lydia, for one year. During this time, he performed a number of labors, similar to those which he undertook while serving Eurystheus, including the capture of the Kerkopes, the killing of the Syleus, and the conquest of the city of the Itones. At the same time, he was forced to wear women’s clothing and spin wool and, according to the poet Ovid (Fasti 2.305), at one point during this time Omphale even wore Herakles’ lion skin and carried his club while ordering him about. However, these actions seemed to have little ill-effect on the hero; after his year’s service was completed, Herakles married Omphale.
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IONIA, Teos. Circa 500-450 BC. AR Stater (19.5mm, 11.75 g). Griffin with curled wings seated right, raising forepaw; grape bunch on vine to right / Quadripartite incuse square. Matzke Series Ca1; Balcer Group VII, 15, dies A15/P26; SNG von Aulock 2254 (same dies); SNG Fitzwilliam 4587 (same obv. die); SNG Lockett 2851 = Pozzi 2517 (same obv. die); Jameson 1516 (same obv. die); Nanteuil 613 (same obv. die). Faintly toned. Good VF. Well centered.
Ex La Galerie des Monnaies IV (2 July 2022), lot 6.
Ex La Galerie des Monnaies IV (2 July 2022), lot 6.