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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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 121 Numistats ref: 672612
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Greek
Category
SICULO-PUNIC, “The Camp”. Circa 320/15-300 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.47 g, 8h). Possibly Entella mint. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Head of horse left; palm tree to right, [‘MHMḤNT (“People of the Camp” in Punic) below]. Jenkins, Punic, Series 5a, 307 (O97/R255 – this coin referenced and illustrated); cf. CNP 271; HGC 2, 295; SNG Fitzwilliam 1496 (same obv. die); SNG Lloyd 1643 (same obv. die); Hunterian 12 (same obv. die). Old cabinet tone, trace deposits, a little off center on reverse. EF. Extremely rare, the only example known from this reverse die.
Ex American Numismatic Society Collection (per Jenkins). Description
Ex American Numismatic Society Collection (per Jenkins). Description
EF
Grade
1725.75 EUR
Starting
2876.25 EUR
Estimate
-
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 122 Numistats ref: 672613
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SICULO-PUNIC, “The Camp”. Circa 320/15-300 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22.5mm, 16.91 g, 8h). Possibly Entella mint. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Head of horse left; kerykeion to left, palm tree to right, MHSBM (“Paymasters” in Punic) below. Jenkins, Punic, Series 5b, 356 (O113/R290); CNP 272; HGC 2, 295; SNG Lloyd 1652 var. (symbol, same obv. die). Even gray tone with slight iridescence. Near EF. Well centered.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Southern Pathologist Collection (Triton XVIII, 6 January 2015), lot 343, purchased from C. H. Wolfe, 14 February 1989. Description
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Southern Pathologist Collection (Triton XVIII, 6 January 2015), lot 343, purchased from C. H. Wolfe, 14 February 1989. Description
Near EF
Grade
1150.5 EUR
Starting
1917.5 EUR
Estimate
-
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 123 Numistats ref: 672614
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ISLANDS off SICILY, Lipara. Circa 440-420 BC. Æ Tetras or Trionkion (30mm, 24.09 g). Head of Aiolos right, wearing pileos / Three pellets (mark of value); ΛIΠAPAION around. Zagami 44; Manganaro, Vittoria 51–100; CNS 5/4 = SNG Copenhagen 1086 (same dies); HGC 2, 1762; SNG Morcom –; SNG München 1680; BMC 7–10; Virzi 2086 and 2088; MMAG 76, lot 263 (same dies); SKA 1, lot 60 (same dies); Sternberg XVIII, lot 48 (same dies). Attractive olive green patina, light cleaning marks on obverse. Near EF. Exceptional for issue.
From the John Morcom Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 9 (16 April 1996), lot 278.
Aiolos was the god of the winds in Greek mythology. He was associated with the group of islands between Sicily and Italy, which were appropriately named the Aiolian Islands, of which Lipara was the largest and most important. In fact, Aiolos himself supposedly resided on the island of Lipara, hence his representation of their coins. Description
From the John Morcom Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 9 (16 April 1996), lot 278.
Aiolos was the god of the winds in Greek mythology. He was associated with the group of islands between Sicily and Italy, which were appropriately named the Aiolian Islands, of which Lipara was the largest and most important. In fact, Aiolos himself supposedly resided on the island of Lipara, hence his representation of their coins. Description
Near EF
Grade
575.25 EUR
Starting
958.75 EUR
Estimate
-
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 124 Numistats ref: 672615
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ISLANDS off SICILY, Melita. 150-146 BC. Æ (21mm, 4.61 g, 1h). Veiled head of female right / Tripod; MELI-TAS at sides. Coleiro 11; Perassi 71–3; CNS 11 corr. (ethnic); SNG Copenhagen (Vol. 8) 471–2; SNG Morcom 939 (this coin). Green-brown patina, some cleaning scratches on reverse. VF. Excellent condition for the type.
From the John Morcom Collection. Description
From the John Morcom Collection. Description
VF
Grade
287.63 EUR
Starting
479.38 EUR
Estimate
-
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 125 Numistats ref: 672616
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CARTHAGE. Circa 350-320 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 9.49 g, 2h). Carthage mint. Head of Tanit left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and necklace with nine pendants / Horse standing right; three pellets above ground line to right of forelegs. Jenkins & Lewis Group IIIf, 38–44; CNP 1.5m; MAA 4. Minor marks and nicks on reverse. Good VF.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection, purchased from Superior Stamp & Coin. Description
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection, purchased from Superior Stamp & Coin. Description
Good VF
Grade
2876.25 EUR
Starting
4793.75 EUR
Estimate
-
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 126 Numistats ref: 672617
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CARTHAGE. Circa 270-264 BC. AV 1½ Shekels – Tridrachm (21.5mm, 12.50 g, 12h). Carthage mint. Head of Tanit left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and necklace with eleven pendants / Horse standing right, head left. Jenkins & Lewis Group IX, 388 (same dies); CNP 76d; MAA 26; SNG Copenhagen 181; Basel 569; Gulbenkian 384; Kraay & Hirmer 210; de Luynes 3749 (same obv. die). In NGC encapsulation 5771750-002, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style.
Ex Edward H. Merrin Collection (noted on NGC tag).
By the third century BC, the Punic goddess Tanit and the horse had become the standard types of Carthaginian coinage and remained so for the balance of the city’s existence. Tanit was the primary deity of Carthage. A celestial divinity with some fertility aspects, she was the North African equivalent of Astarte. She is always depicted on the coinage wearing a wreath of grain, which may have been borrowed from Demeter and Persephone as the Carthaginians assimilated the Sicilian culture into their own during the various Punic excursions to the island. The use of the horse on the reverse is usually considered part of the foundation myth of Carthage. According to Virgil's Aeneid, the Phoenician colonists who founded Carthage were told by Juno (or Tanit) to establish the new colony at the place where they discovered a horse's head in the ground. Another theory is that the obverse head is actually Demeter or Persephone, whose worship was introduced to Carthage in 396 BC to make amends for the destruction of the goddesses' temples outside Syracuse by the Carthaginian army. Description
Ex Edward H. Merrin Collection (noted on NGC tag).
By the third century BC, the Punic goddess Tanit and the horse had become the standard types of Carthaginian coinage and remained so for the balance of the city’s existence. Tanit was the primary deity of Carthage. A celestial divinity with some fertility aspects, she was the North African equivalent of Astarte. She is always depicted on the coinage wearing a wreath of grain, which may have been borrowed from Demeter and Persephone as the Carthaginians assimilated the Sicilian culture into their own during the various Punic excursions to the island. The use of the horse on the reverse is usually considered part of the foundation myth of Carthage. According to Virgil's Aeneid, the Phoenician colonists who founded Carthage were told by Juno (or Tanit) to establish the new colony at the place where they discovered a horse's head in the ground. Another theory is that the obverse head is actually Demeter or Persephone, whose worship was introduced to Carthage in 396 BC to make amends for the destruction of the goddesses' temples outside Syracuse by the Carthaginian army. Description
fine
Grade
11505.01 EUR
Starting
19175.01 EUR
Estimate
-
Realized
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 127 Numistats ref: 672618
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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.
Description
Near EF
Grade
8628.76 EUR
Starting
14381.26 EUR
Estimate
-
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 128 Numistats ref: 672619
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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.
Description
Near EF
Grade
575.25 EUR
Starting
958.75 EUR
Estimate
-
Realized
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 129 Numistats ref: 672620
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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. Description
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection, purchased from Superior Stamp & Coin. Description
VF
Grade
575.25 EUR
Starting
958.75 EUR
Estimate
-
Realized
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 130 Numistats ref: 672621
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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.
Description
VF
Grade
1150.5 EUR
Starting
1917.5 EUR
Estimate
-
Realized
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 131 Numistats ref: 672622
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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.
Description
EF
Grade
2876.25 EUR
Starting
4793.75 EUR
Estimate
-
Realized
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 132 Numistats ref: 672623
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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. Description
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. Description
VF
Grade
862.88 EUR
Starting
1438.13 EUR
Estimate
-
Realized
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 133 Numistats ref: 672624
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Category
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. Description
From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection, purchased from A. Kosoff, March 1968. Reportedly ex Jules Furthman Collection. Description
EF
Grade
1725.75 EUR
Starting
2876.25 EUR
Estimate
-
Realized
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 134 Numistats ref: 672625
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Category
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. Description
Ex Rauch 107 (12 November 2018), lot 95; Rauch Summer Auction 2007 (11 September 2007), lot 122; Lanz 132 (27 November 2006), lot 101. Description
Good VF
Grade
575.25 EUR
Starting
958.75 EUR
Estimate
-
Realized
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 135 Numistats ref: 672626
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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). Description
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). Description
BC
Grade
1150.5 EUR
Starting
1917.5 EUR
Estimate
-
Realized
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 136 Numistats ref: 672627
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Greek
Category
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. Description
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. Description
Near EF
Grade
1150.5 EUR
Starting
1917.5 EUR
Estimate
-
Realized
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 137 Numistats ref: 672628
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Greek
Category
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. Description
Ex “Black Sea” Hoard. Description
Near EF
Grade
431.44 EUR
Starting
719.06 EUR
Estimate
-
Realized
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 138 Numistats ref: 672629
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Greek
Category
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. Description
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. Description
Good VF
Grade
1725.75 EUR
Starting
2876.25 EUR
Estimate
-
Realized
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 139 Numistats ref: 672630
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Greek
Category
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). Description
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). Description
Good VF
Grade
1150.5 EUR
Starting
1917.5 EUR
Estimate
-
Realized
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 140 Numistats ref: 672631
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Greek
Category
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. Description
Ex Peus 431 (27 April 2022), lot 3096; Münz Zentrum 105 (10 January 2001), lot 130. Description
Good VF
Grade
431.44 EUR
Starting
719.06 EUR
Estimate
-
Realized