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 . 22
CAMPANIA, Capua. 216-214 BC. Æ Uncia(?) (17mm, 3.09 g, 11h). Reduced standard. Head of Herakles right, wearing tainia, club over left shoulder / Kerberos standing right; kapu (in Oscan) in exergue. Campana, Monete 19; Giard, Monnaie 14; Sambon 1034; HN Italy 502; SNG ANS 218; SNG BN –; SNG Morcom –; SNG München –. Dark gray-green patina, faint cleaning marks, minor flan flaw on obverse. Good VF.
From the John Morcom Collection. Ex David Freedman Collection (Triton V, 15 January 2002), lot 28.
From the John Morcom Collection. Ex David Freedman Collection (Triton V, 15 January 2002), lot 28.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 535
EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Obol (19mm, 5.20 g, 11h). Herakleopolite nome. Dated RY 11 (AD 126/7). AVT KAI TPAI AΔPIA CЄB, laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder / HPA K, Herishef-Herakles standing left, holding griffin in outstretched right hand, holding club in left, lion’s skin draped over left arm; L IA (date) to right. Köln 3397; Dattari (Savio) 6259; K&G N16.17; RPC III 6374.16 (this coin); W&G III.2a; Emmett 1237.11. Green-brown patina. VF.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk, 29 May 2021. Ex Thomas O. Mabbott Collection (H. Schulman, 6 June 1969), lot 3724.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk, 29 May 2021. Ex Thomas O. Mabbott Collection (H. Schulman, 6 June 1969), lot 3724.
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Obol (19.5mm, 5.18 g, 12h). Herakleopolite nome. Dated RY 11 (AD 126/7). AVT KAI TPAI AΔPIA CЄB, laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder / HPAK, laureate head of Herishef-Herakles right; L IA (date) in right field. Köln 3395; Dattari (Savio) 6257; K&G N16.15; RPC III 6375; W&G III.2b; Emmett 1236.11. Dark brown patina. Good VF.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Triton III (30 November 1999), lot 801.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Triton III (30 November 1999), lot 801.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 537
EGYPT, Alexandria. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Drachm (34mm, 19.86 g, 12h). Herakleopolite nome. Dated RY 8 (AD 144/5). AYT K T AIΛ AΔP ANTωNЄINOC CЄB ЄVC, laureate head right / HPAKΛEωΠ O ΛEITHC, Herishef-Herakles standing left, holding griffin in his outstretched right hand, club in left, lion’s skin draped over left arm; L H (date) in lower field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 6262; K&G N16.19; RPC IV.4 778.10 (this coin); W&G IV; Emmett 1822.8 (R3). Brown and red patina, porosity, smoothing, details enhanced. Good Fine. Rare.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Münzen und Medaillen GmbH 12 (11 April 2003), lot 721.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Münzen und Medaillen GmbH 12 (11 April 2003), lot 721.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 540
EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Dichalkon (14mm, 2.08 g, 11h). Hermopolite nome. Dated RY 11 (AD 126/7). Laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder / EPMO, dog-headed baboon (cynocephalus) seated right, wearing solar disk headdress; L IA (date) to right. Köln 3400; Dattari (Savio) 6270; K&G N18.7; RPC III 6288.21 (this coin, illustrated); W&G II.3a; Emmett 1294.11. Dark brown patina, off center on obverse. VF.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Berk BBS 216 (27 July 2021), lot 572.
A cynocephalus is a creature with the body of a baboon and head of a dog. In ancient Egypt the cynocephalus was sacred to Thoth.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Berk BBS 216 (27 July 2021), lot 572.
A cynocephalus is a creature with the body of a baboon and head of a dog. In ancient Egypt the cynocephalus was sacred to Thoth.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 289
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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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Obol (19mm, 5.68 g, 12h). Pelusion nome. Dated RY 11 (AD 126/7). AVT KAI TPAI AΔPIA CЄB, laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder / [ΠΗ]ΛΟV, head of young Horus of Mount Kasion-Zeus Kasios right, wearing taenia and hem-hem crown; L IA (date) to right. Köln 3418; Dattari (Savio) 6346-7; K&G N40.2; RPC III 6532.40 = W&G p. 380, II.1, pl. XXX, 289 (this coin); Emmett 1231.11. Dark green-brown patina, light roughness on obverse. Good VF.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk, 29 May 2021. Ex Kerry K. Wetterstrom Collection (Classical Numismatic Auctions XIII, 4 December 1990), lot 270, purchased from Edward J. Waddell.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Harlan J. Berk, 29 May 2021. Ex Kerry K. Wetterstrom Collection (Classical Numismatic Auctions XIII, 4 December 1990), lot 270, purchased from Edward J. Waddell.
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Obol (19mm, 5.62 g, 12h). Prosopite nome. Dated RY 11 (AD 126/7). AVT KAI TPAI AΔPIA CЄB, laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder / ΠPOCω, bust of young Harsomtous-Herakles right, wearing nemes and hem-hem crown, raising right hand to mouth; L IA (date) to right. Köln 3422; Dattari (Savio) 6355 = RPC III 6398.18 (this coin); W&G II.1a; K&G N44.2; Emmett 1232.11. Dark brown patina with green. Good VF.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Giovanni Dattari Collection (Naville Numisatics 31, 14 June 2017), lot 275.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Giovanni Dattari Collection (Naville Numisatics 31, 14 June 2017), lot 275.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 549
EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Obol (19mm, 5.34 g, 12h). Prosopite nome. Dated RY 11 (AD 126/7). AVT KAI TPAI AΔPIA CЄB, laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder / ΠPOCω, young Harsomtous-Herakles standing facing, head left, wearing nemes and hem-hem crown, right hand to mouth, holding club topped with hawk in left hand; L IA (date) to left. Köln 3423-5; Dattari (Savio) 6356; K&G N44.3; RPC III 6399.42 (this coin); W&G II.1b; Emmett 1236.11. Brown patina, small edge flaw, scratches. Near VF.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Classical Numismatic Group, 28 April 2001. Ex Karl de Geus 10 (16 October 2000), lot 2409.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Classical Numismatic Group, 28 April 2001. Ex Karl de Geus 10 (16 October 2000), lot 2409.
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.67 g, 9h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Winchester mint; Æthelgar, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGL(ORX), draped bust left; trefoil-tipped scepter to left / + ÆÐELGΛR M–O PINTO, voided short cross; C–R–V–X in quarters. Harvey 301e (dies A/a) = SCBI 20 (Mack), 888 (this coin); North 770; SCBC 1148. Toned, a few peck marks. Good VF.
Ex R.P. Mack Collection (Glendining, 23 March 1977), lot 122; Duke of Argyll Collection.
Ex R.P. Mack Collection (Glendining, 23 March 1977), lot 122; Duke of Argyll Collection.
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Confessor. 1042-1066. AR Penny (17mm, 1.02 g, 9h). Facing Bust/Small Cross type (BMC xiiia, Hild. Ac var.). London mint; Godric, moneyer. Struck circa 1062-1065. + EDPΛRD REX ΛN, crowned facing bust / + GODRIC ON LVND :, small cross pattée; opposed crescents in quarters. Freeman 489 (this coin cited); SCBI –; North 830 var. (annulet on rev.); SCBC 1183 var. (same). Old cabinet toning. Good VF. Extremely rare variety.
Ex William J. Conte Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 60, 22 May 2002), lot 2282; Baldwin’s 18 (12 October 1998), lot 1749; John D. Brand Collection; R.C. Locket Collection (Part I, Glendining’s, 6 June 1955), lot 852; P.W.P. Carlyon-Britton (Part II, Sotheby, Wilkinson, & Hodge, 20 November 1916), lot 1168c.
Ex William J. Conte Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 60, 22 May 2002), lot 2282; Baldwin’s 18 (12 October 1998), lot 1749; John D. Brand Collection; R.C. Locket Collection (Part I, Glendining’s, 6 June 1955), lot 852; P.W.P. Carlyon-Britton (Part II, Sotheby, Wilkinson, & Hodge, 20 November 1916), lot 1168c.
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C. Maianius. 153 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.96 g, 12h). Rome mint. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, ornamented with griffin’s head, the visor in three pieces, single-pendant earring, and pearl necklace, hair arranged in three symmetrical locks; X (mark of value) behind / Victory, holding whip in right hnad and reins in left, driving galloping biga right; C MAIANI below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 203/1a; Sydenham 427; Maiania 1; BMCRR Italy 434; Kestner 1948-9; RBW 870. Iridescent toning, remnants of collector’s inventory number and metal flaws on obverse, slight doubling in legend on reverse. 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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Q. Marcius Libo. 148 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.95 g, 3h). Rome mint. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, ornamented with griffin’s head, the visor in three pieces, single-pendant earring, and pearl necklace, hair arranged in three symmetrical locks; LIBO downwards to left; X (mark of value) below chin / The Dioscuri, each holding couched spear in right hand, and wearing chlamys, cuirass, and pileus surmounted by star, on horseback riding right; below horses, Q • (MA)RC; ROMA on tablet in exergue. Crawford 215/1; Sydenham 395; Marcia 1; BMCRR Rome 700-1; Kestner 2029-31; RBW 915. Toned, with iridescence, minor marks and edge flaws, collector’s inventory number 705 in ink in field on obverse. 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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C. Augurinus. 135 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.95 g, 9h). Rome mint. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, ornamented with griffin’s head, the visor in three pieces, single-pendant earring and pearl necklace, hair arranged in three symmetrical locks; ROMA downwards to left, X (mark of value) below chin / Ionic column, surmounted by a figure holding scepter in right hand and grain ears in left; the shaft is formed of torus-shaped blocks; to the capital is attached a tinnabulum (bell) on either side; at base of column are two lion heads, each surmounted by a stalk of grain; on left, togate figure of L. Minucius Augurinus, togate, holding a dish and a loaf, left foot on modius; on right, togate figure of M. Minucius Faesus, holding lituus in right hand; C • A VG above. Crawford 242/1; Sydenham 463; Minucia 3; BMCRR Rome 952-4; Kestner 2195-6; RBW 999. Vivid iridescence on old cabinet toning. Near EF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
The Columna Minucia is the first architectural representation on a Roman coin. The monument was erected in honor of the praefect L. Minucius Augurinus, who in 439 BC averted a famine by placing price controls on grain coming into the city. The two figures flanking the column are probably either P. or M. Minucius, consuls in 492 and 491 BC, and M. Minucius Faesus, one of the first plebian augurs in 300 BC. In later years a grain market, the Porticus Minucia grew up around the monument.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
The Columna Minucia is the first architectural representation on a Roman coin. The monument was erected in honor of the praefect L. Minucius Augurinus, who in 439 BC averted a famine by placing price controls on grain coming into the city. The two figures flanking the column are probably either P. or M. Minucius, consuls in 492 and 491 BC, and M. Minucius Faesus, one of the first plebian augurs in 300 BC. In later years a grain market, the Porticus Minucia grew up around the monument.
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Publius Calpurnius. 133 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.97 g, 9h). Rome mint. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, ornamented with griffin’s head, the visor in three pieces, earring in the shape of a grape bunch, and pearl necklace, hair falling in three locks; mark of value to left / Venus, holding reins in right hand and whip in left, driving galloping biga right, being crowned with wreath by Victory flying left above, star on flank of nearest horse; P • CALP below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 247/1; Sydenham 468; Calpurnia 2; BMCRR Rome 968-9; Kestner 2240-1; RBW 1017. Toned, with iridescence, minor marks and surface cracks. 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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C. Malleolus, A. Albinus Sp.f., and L. Caecilius Metellus. 96 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.85 g, 11h). Laureate head of Apollo right; [A•ALB•S•F upwards to left], L•METEL downwards to right / Roma seated left on pile of shields, holding spear and parazonium, being crowned by Victory to right, standing left; C•MAL L downwards to left, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 335/1a; Sydenham 611; Caecilia 46a; RBW 1200. Toned, with iridescence, light porosity, scrape on obverse. 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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C. Marius C.f. Capito. 81 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (20mm, 3.85 g, 11h). Rome mint. Wreathed and draped bust of Ceres right; C • MARI • C • F • upward to left; CAPIT • XXXI downward to right / Husbandman with yoke of oxen plowing left; XXXI above S C above butterfly in exergue. Crawford 378/1b; Sydenham 744a; Maria 8; BMCRR Rome 2853-4 var. (control); Kestner 3207-9 var. (controls); RBW 1402 corr. (symbol on rev.). Deeply toned, with iridescence, minor flan flaws. Choice 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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C. Piso L.f. Frugi. 61 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.86 g, 6h). Rome mint. Head of Apollo right, hair bound with taenia; club to left / Horseman, holding palm frond and reins, galloping right; C PISO L F FRV/F • in two lines below. Crawford 408/1b; Hersh, Piso 330 (O266/R2091); Sydenham 851h; Calpurnia 24d; cf. BMCRR Rome 3779-83; cf. Kestner 3334-5; RBW 1470 var. (controls). Toned, with hints of iridescence, light porosity, small scrape on reverse. Near EF. Struck in high relief.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan. Ex Ars Classica XV (2 July 1930), lot 1249.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan. Ex Ars Classica XV (2 July 1930), lot 1249.
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M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus. 57 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.97 g, 4h). Rome mint. Draped bust of Ceres(?) right, wearing necklace and her hair in net (saccus) and decorated with poppies; uncertain control mark to left / Upright winged caduceus; CEST EX • S • C downward to left, M PLAETORI downward to right. Crawford 405/3b; Sydenham 805; Plaetoria 6; cf. BMCRR Rome 3544-53; cf. Kestner 3305; cf. RBW 1449-50. Toned, with slight iridescence, scratches, off center on obverse, collector’s inventory number 815a 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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ARMENIA, Cilician Armenia. Royal. Smpad. 1296-1298. AR Quarter Tram (15mm, 0.48 g, 12h). Lion advancing right; long cross over shoulder / Lis. AC 411 (Half Tram). Lightly toned. Good VF.
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The Pompeians. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. 47- Spring 46 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.65 g, 6h). Military mint traveling with Scipio in Africa. Laureate head of Jupiter right; [Q • M]ETEL around right, PIVS below / Elephant advancing right; SCIPIO above, IMP below. Crawford 459/1; CRI 45; Sydenham 1050; Caecilia 47; BMCRR Africa 1-3; Kestner 3580-1; RBW 1601. Toned, roughness. Good VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.