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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FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon III. 1852-1870. Proof AR Essai de Franc (22mm, 5.01 g, 6h). Paris mint. Dies by Barré. Dated 1861 E. NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR, laureate head left; E below / EMPIRE FRANÇAIS, Crowned, collared, and mantled coat-of-arms over crossed scepters; 1 F flanking; below, 850 M 1861 (two anchors). Mazzard 1670a; KM –. Deep cabinet toning. In NGC encapsulation 6916539-001, graded PF 64. Top Pop.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.18 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Memphis mint. Struck circa 323-321/0 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus Nikephoros seated left; rose in left field, ΔIO below throne. CPE 18; Svoronos –; Zervos Issue 2B, dies 212/a; Price 3971 var. (position of letters on rev.); ANS inv. 1944.100.35580 (same dies). Lightly toned, underlying luster, trace deposits. Near EF.
Ex Heritage 61332 (6 August 2023), lot 25112.
Ex Heritage 61332 (6 August 2023), lot 25112.
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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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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC, or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 15.55 g, 11h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Uncertain mint 1 in Egypt (Pelusion?). Struck circa 306-300 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Athena Alkidemos advancing right; to right, monogram and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 77; Svoronos 107; Zervos Issue 55, dies 583/b (this coin referenced); O. Ravel, “Corinthian Hoard from Chiliomodi” in Transactions of the International Numismatic Congress 1936 (London, 1938), 7 and pl. VIII, 2 (this coin); SNG Copenhagen –. Attractively toned, some die wear and banker’s mark on obverse. VF.
Purchased by the consignor from James Murray Coins and Antiques, in the 1990s. Ex Chiliomodi, 1932 Hoard (IGCH 85).
Purchased by the consignor from James Murray Coins and Antiques, in the 1990s. Ex Chiliomodi, 1932 Hoard (IGCH 85).
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 14.08 g, 11h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 282–275/4 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck; tiny Δ behind ear / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; monogram to left. CPE 277; Svoronos 548; SNG Copenhagen –; Meydancikkale 3732–813. In NGC encapsulation 3987307-013, graded AU★, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5.
Ex WTR Collection (Heritage 3094 (19 August 2021), lot 34145; Heritage 3038 (13 January 2015), lot 33141; Stack's (24 August 1976), lot 1603.
Ex WTR Collection (Heritage 3094 (19 August 2021), lot 34145; Heritage 3038 (13 January 2015), lot 33141; Stack's (24 August 1976), lot 1603.
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AI Rec
Agrippina Senior. Died AD 33. Æ Sestertius (36.5mm, 29.57 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Claudius, AD 42-43. AGRIPPINA • M • F • GERMANICI • CAESARIS •, draped bust right / TI • CLAVDIVS • CAESAR • AVG • GERM • P • M • TR • P • IMP • P • P • around large S • C. RIC I 102 (Claudius); von Kaenel Type 78; BMCRE 219-23 (Claudius); BN 236-40 (Claudius). Light green-brown patina. Near EF. Wonderful portrait.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 18 (29 March 2000), lot 431.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 18 (29 March 2000), lot 431.
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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 (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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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.13 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus. Dated year 92 of an uncertain era (181/0 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck / ΠTOΛEMAIOY ΣΩTHPOΣ, eagle with closed wings standing left on winged thunderbolt; BP (date, in monogram form) to left. Svoronos 1208; Olivier 219–23 var. (obv. die unlisted); DCA2 1156; SNG Copenhagen 556 var. (no E); BMC –; Boston MFA –; Noeske –; ANS inv. 1944.100.77215. Attractive even gray tone, with golden hues around the devices. EF. Rare, only five examples noted in Olivier, nine others in CoinArchives.
Ex Lugdunum 23 (14 December 2023), lot 82; Leu 45 (26 May 1988), lot 290.
Ex Lugdunum 23 (14 December 2023), lot 82; Leu 45 (26 May 1988), lot 290.
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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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INDIA, Islamic Sultanates. Malwa. 'Ala al-din Mahmud I. AH 839-873 / AD 1436-1469. AV Tanka (29.5mm, 11.07 g, 9h). Hadrat Shadiabad mint. Dated AH 841 (AD 1438/9). al-sultan al-‘zam legend / sikandar al-thani legend. CIS M21; Rajgor Type 3064. In NGC encapsulation 6922485-013, graded MS 63.
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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 17.12 g, 1h). Pella 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; HP monogram to inner left, ornament on throne. Thompson 247 var. (no ornament noted); Müller –; HGC 3, 1750l. Deep cabinet tone, very minor die shift on obverse, small scuff on edge. EF. Extremely rare with ornament.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 99 (13 May 2015), lot 57; Sotheby’s (20 April 1970), lot 115.
Thompson notes (p. 176, n. 1) that this particular ornament on the throne is commonly seen on coins of Magnesia, but it also occurs on rare issues of Mytilene and Ephesos. Unbeknownst to Thompson, however, it appears to also occur on rare issues of Pella (cf. Bourgey, March 1975, lot 30 [a variety of Thompson 248], CNG 81, lot 253 [a variety of Thompson 250], and Knobloch FPL 21, no. 67 [a variety of Thompson 252]).
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 99 (13 May 2015), lot 57; Sotheby’s (20 April 1970), lot 115.
Thompson notes (p. 176, n. 1) that this particular ornament on the throne is commonly seen on coins of Magnesia, but it also occurs on rare issues of Mytilene and Ephesos. Unbeknownst to Thompson, however, it appears to also occur on rare issues of Pella (cf. Bourgey, March 1975, lot 30 [a variety of Thompson 248], CNG 81, lot 253 [a variety of Thompson 250], and Knobloch FPL 21, no. 67 [a variety of Thompson 252]).
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KINGS of MAURETANIA. Juba II, with Ptolemy. 25 BC-AD 24. AR Denarius (15mm, 2.03 g, 9h). Caesarea mint. Dated RY 48 (AD 23/4). REX IVBA, diademed head of Juba right / Diademed and draped bust of Ptolemy right; R•XX-XX-VIII (date) around. Spoerri-Butcher Group 60.a, dies C38/R1; Mazard 387 (same dies as illustration); MAA 133; SNG Copenhagen –. Toned, light roughness, minor marks. Good VF. Extremely rare issue from the final year of Juba’s reign, only five known (including the one example in CoinArchives).
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Nero. AD 54-68. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.01 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 67-68. IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P P, laureate head right / IVPPITER CVSTOS, Jupiter, bare to waist, with cloak around lower limbs, seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt in right hand and vertical scepter in left. RIC I 69; WCN 65; RSC 123; BMCRE 80; BN 239. Attractive even gray and iridescent toning. EF.
Ex Peus 430 (27 April 2022), lot 198; Gorny & Mosch 228 (9 March 2015), lot 584.
Ex Peus 430 (27 April 2022), lot 198; Gorny & Mosch 228 (9 March 2015), lot 584.
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Galba. AD 68-69. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.51 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa July AD 68-January AD 69. IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG P M, laureate head right / SALVS GEN HVMANI, female figure (Fortuna?), draped, standing left, right foot on globe, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted and garlanded altar to left, and cradling upright rudder upright in left arm. RIC I 232; RSC 240; BMCRE 45; BN 104. Iridescent tone, some faint hairlines, and a trace of die rust on obverse. Good VF. Wonderful portrait.
Ex John L. Cowan Collection (Classical Numimatic Group 114, 14 May 2020), lot 770; CNG inventory 700995 (June 1997).
Ex John L. Cowan Collection (Classical Numimatic Group 114, 14 May 2020), lot 770; CNG inventory 700995 (June 1997).
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MACEDON, Neapolis. Circa 500-480 BC. AR Stater (18mm, 9.59 g). Facing gorgoneion with protruding tongue / Quadripartite incuse square. AMNG III/2, 6; HGC 3, 583; SNG ANS 406–19; Dewing 1604; Kraay & Hirmer 433; Traité I 1740. Deeply toned, minor marks, bump on obverse, scratch on reverse, scrapes and marks on edge. VF.
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MACEDON, Neapolis. Circa 500-480 BC. AR Stater (19mm, 9.95 g). Facing gorgoneion with protruding tongue / Quadripartite incuse square. AMNG III/2, 6; HGC 3, 583; SNG ANS 406–19; Dewing 1604; Kraay & Hirmer 433; Traité I 1740. Toned, light scratches under tone, a hint of porosity, scrapes on edge. VF.
Ex Peus 432 (1 November 2022), lot 1142; Nomos Obolos 1 (8 February 2015), lot 149.
Ex Peus 432 (1 November 2022), lot 1142; Nomos Obolos 1 (8 February 2015), lot 149.
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ITALY, Toscana (Grand Duchy). Cosimo III de Medici. 1670-1723. AR Pezza Della Rosa (42mm, 25.91 g, 7h). Livorno mint. Dated 1701. Crowned coat-of-arms / Rose bush. MIR 66/7; Davenport 1499; KM 15.3. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6898707-010, graded AU 58.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
The longest-reigning Grand Duke in the history of Toscana, Cosimo III was born to Ferdinando II de' Medici and Vittoria della Rovere. At the behest of his mother, he was raised with a religiously-oriented education, ultimately serving as the catalyst to the reactionary policies made throughout his reign. Poor management of the grand duchy, however, left Toscana in a fledgling economic state upon Cosimo's death and his son and successor, Gian Gastone, served as the final member from the de' Medici family.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
The longest-reigning Grand Duke in the history of Toscana, Cosimo III was born to Ferdinando II de' Medici and Vittoria della Rovere. At the behest of his mother, he was raised with a religiously-oriented education, ultimately serving as the catalyst to the reactionary policies made throughout his reign. Poor management of the grand duchy, however, left Toscana in a fledgling economic state upon Cosimo's death and his son and successor, Gian Gastone, served as the final member from the de' Medici family.
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Titus. AD 79-81. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.31 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck 1 January-30 June AD 80. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right / TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, elephant, wearing armor, walking left on exergual line. RIC II.1 115; RSC 303; BMCRE 43-6; BN 37-40. Lightly toned, a few light scratches. EF.
The elephant on this issue represents one of the numerous species displayed in the newly constructed Flavian Amphitheater, better known today as the Colosseum, built by prisoners of the First Jewish War on the site of the Domus Aurea of Nero. Opened to the public during Titus’ rule, in AD 80, and commemorated by Martial in de Spectaculis, the Colosseum was welcomed with great fanfare and games. During the opening ceremonies a great number of animals, including elephants, were both exhibited and slaughtered.
The elephant on this issue represents one of the numerous species displayed in the newly constructed Flavian Amphitheater, better known today as the Colosseum, built by prisoners of the First Jewish War on the site of the Domus Aurea of Nero. Opened to the public during Titus’ rule, in AD 80, and commemorated by Martial in de Spectaculis, the Colosseum was welcomed with great fanfare and games. During the opening ceremonies a great number of animals, including elephants, were both exhibited and slaughtered.
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INDIA, Kushan Empire. Kanishka I. Circa AD 127-151. AV Quarter Dinar (13mm, 2.01 g, 12h). Main mint in Baktria (Balkh?). Early phase. Þ AONANOÞAO KANhÞKI KOÞANO, diademed and crowned half-length bust of Kanishka left on clouds, holding spear; flames at shoulder / AΘÞO to right, Athsho standing left, holding diadem in extended right hand and resting left hand on hilt; tamgha to left. MK 41 (O1/R10α [unlisted die combination]); ANS Kushan 376 (same dies); Donum Burns 122 (same dies); Zeno 197596 (this coin). Light reddish toning, tiny edge ding, struck from worn obverse die. Good VF. Very rare.
From the JTB Collection. Ex Dr. D. Löer Collection (Leu Numismatik AG Web Auction 28 (9 December 2023), lot 2060; Heritage Europe 58 (15 May 2018), lot 7027.
From the JTB Collection. Ex Dr. D. Löer Collection (Leu Numismatik AG Web Auction 28 (9 December 2023), lot 2060; Heritage Europe 58 (15 May 2018), lot 7027.