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 . 169
KINGS of MACEDON. temp. Philip II – Alexander III. Circa 340/36-328 BC. AV Stater (17mm, 8.60 g, 12h). In the name and types of Philip II. Amphipolis mint. Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath / ΦIΛIΠΠOY, charioteer, wearing long chiton, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left, driving fast biga right; barley grain below. Le Rider Group II, 26 (D10/R18); SNG ANS 244; Ars Classica XVI, 1013 = Locker Lampson 157 (same rev. die). Tiny deposit on obverse, minor scratch 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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KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’. 336-323 BC. AV Stater (19mm, 8.52 g, 5h). Lampsakos mint. Struck under Kalas or Demarchos, circa 328/5-323 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent, single-pendant earring, and necklace / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike, wearing long chiton, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and cradling stylis in left arm; conjoined horse foreparts in left field, monogram below left wing. Price 1358; ADM II Series V, 103a–c (same obv. die); SNG Saroglos 121. A few light marks and scratches, a little die rust on obverse, minor die shift on reverse. Good VF.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 330 (9 July 2014), lot 15.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 330 (9 July 2014), lot 15.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’. 336-323 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.59 g, 12h). Miletos mint. Struck under Philoxenos, circa 325-323 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent; thunderbolt below neck / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike, wearing long chiton, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and cradling stylis in left arm; monogram in left field. Price 2077; ADM I Series I, 3b (same dies); ANS inv. 1944.100.31783 (same dies); Berlin obv. no. 18250115 (same dies); Hermitage Sale II 664 (same dies). In NGC encapsulation 5771640-004, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, edge marks.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’. 336-323 BC. AV Stater (17.5mm, 8.60 g, 6h). Sardes mint. Struck under Menander, circa 330/25-324/3 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent, single-pendant earring, and pearl necklace / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike, wearing long chiton, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and cradling stylis in left arm; in left field, coiled serpent left. Price 2532; ADM I Series III, 15 (same dies); SNG Berry 166; SNG Copenhagen 649. Underlying luster, minor marks, small scrape on reverse. Near EF.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’. 336-323 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.55 g, 11h). Tyre mint. Struck under Menes. Dated RY 24 of Azemilkos (326/5 BC). Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with griffin, and pearl necklace / AΛEΞANΔ-POY, Nike, wearing long chiton, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and cradling stylis in left arm; ||||= (date) and Phoenician ‘K (for ‘Ozmilk) below right wing. Price 3259 (Ake; same dies as illustration); Newell, Dated 19 (dies E/α); Rouvier –; HGC 10, 1 (Ake); DCA2 934; ANS Inv. 1944.100.35268 (same dies). Toned, a few edge marks, fields smoothed. Good VF. Extremely rare, only two noted by Newell (BM and Vienna), one additional in Pella database (ANS), none in ANS photofile, and this is the only example in CoinArchives.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Dr. Patrick H. C. Tan Collection (Triton XX, 10 January 2017), lot 109; G. Hirsch 267 (5 May 2010), lot 165; G. Hirsch 264 (25 November 2009), lot 177.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Dr. Patrick H. C. Tan Collection (Triton XX, 10 January 2017), lot 109; G. Hirsch 267 (5 May 2010), lot 165; G. Hirsch 264 (25 November 2009), lot 177.
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KINGS of MACEDON. temp. Alexander III – Philip III. Circa 325-319 BC. AV Stater (18.5mm, 8.61 g, 9h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Amphipolis mint. Struck under Antipater. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent, and pearl necklace / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike, wearing long chiton, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and cradling stylis in left arm; thunderbolt in left field. Price 164; Troxell, Studies, p. 127 and pl. 25, M; SNG Saroglos 96–8. Lustrous. EF. Struck from fresh dies.
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KINGS of MACEDON. temp. Alexander III – Kassander. Circa 325-310 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.60 g, 4h). In the name and types of Philip II. Uncertain mint in Macedon. Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath; pellet behind neck / ΦIΛIΠΠOY, charioteer, wearing long chiton, holding kentron in extended right hand, reins in left, driving galloping biga right; thunderbolt below. Le Rider 628 (D260/R245 [Pella mint]); SNG ANS 205 (same obv. die); SNG Lockett 1402 (same obv. die). Minor mark on edge. EF. Attractive style. Rare.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Patrick H.C. Tan Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 97, 17 September 2014), lot 92; Gemini VII (9 January 2011), lot 250; Classical Numismatic Group 69 (8 June 2005), lot 146.
Le Rider’s attribution of his Group IIIC gold to Pella was tentative. He noted that the overall style was unlike other Pella issues, and the lack of these staters in hoards of other Pella issues was troubling. These gold issues find parallels in the tetradrachm coinage of Alexander that Price assigned to Pella, but he did not provide any analysis to support their attribution to that mint. As noted by N.J. Moore (The Lifetime and Early Posthumous Coinage of Alexander the Great from Pella [Princeton University, 1984], Appendix I), Newell placed these coins at an “uncertain mint in Macedon.” Moore’s analysis of the hoards of the parallel Alexanders is most persuasive in discounting both Pella and Amphipolis as a possible mint. Noting the overall “Macedonian” style of many of these coins, she preferred a return to Newell’s original attribution.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Patrick H.C. Tan Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 97, 17 September 2014), lot 92; Gemini VII (9 January 2011), lot 250; Classical Numismatic Group 69 (8 June 2005), lot 146.
Le Rider’s attribution of his Group IIIC gold to Pella was tentative. He noted that the overall style was unlike other Pella issues, and the lack of these staters in hoards of other Pella issues was troubling. These gold issues find parallels in the tetradrachm coinage of Alexander that Price assigned to Pella, but he did not provide any analysis to support their attribution to that mint. As noted by N.J. Moore (The Lifetime and Early Posthumous Coinage of Alexander the Great from Pella [Princeton University, 1984], Appendix I), Newell placed these coins at an “uncertain mint in Macedon.” Moore’s analysis of the hoards of the parallel Alexanders is most persuasive in discounting both Pella and Amphipolis as a possible mint. Noting the overall “Macedonian” style of many of these coins, she preferred a return to Newell’s original attribution.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Quarter Stater (10mm, 1.75 g, 3h). In the name and types of Philip II. Pella mint. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / ΦIΛIΠΠOY, bow and club; monogram above; below, trident head right. Le Rider Group III, 129–30 var. (unlisted dies); SNG ANS 236. Slight die wear, minor doubling on reverse, mark on edge. Good VF. Very rare issue with monogram, only four noted by Le Rider, this coin the only example in CoinArchives.
From the Ramrodivs Collection. Ex Berk BBS 202 (26 October 2017), lot 15.
From the Ramrodivs Collection. Ex Berk BBS 202 (26 October 2017), lot 15.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.20 g, 3h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Pella mint. Struck under Antipater or Polyperchon, circa 323-318/7 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in left field, rose surmounted by bee right. Price 206; Moore 27–8 var. (dies 10/– [unlisted rev. die]); SNG Berry 204; SNG Copenhagen 709; ANS inv. 1944.100.29322 (same obv. die). Attractive light iridescent tone over lustrous surfaces, a few light marks on reverse. EF.
Ex Collection of an Aesthete; Gemini XI (12 January 2014), lot 35.
Ex Collection of an Aesthete; Gemini XI (12 January 2014), lot 35.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.49 g, 12h). In the types of Alexander III. Abydos mint. Struck under Leonnatos, Arrhidaios, or Antigonos I Monophthalmos. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent, and pearl necklace / ΦIΛIΠΠOY, Nike, wearing long chiton, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and cradling stylis in left arm; in left field, monogram above pentagram, cornucopia below left wing. Price P36; ADM II Series XI, 162 (same dies); SNG Saroglos 865. Underlying luster, tiny bump on obverse, minor mark and light scrape on edge. EF. Well centered and struck.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.56 g, 11h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Abydos mint. Struck under Leonnatos, Arrhidaios, or Antigonos I Monophthalmos. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent, and pearl necklace / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike, wearing long chiton, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and cradling stylis in left arm; in left field, M (sic) above pentagram; shell below left wing. Price 1525 var. (monogram above pentagram); ADM II Series XVII, 335a–d var. (same; same obv. die); Dewing 1149 var. (same; same obv. die). A few marks, minor die break and a couple of light scrapes at edge on obverse. Near EF.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.56 g, 11h). In the types of Philip II. Magnesia on the Maeander mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath / ΦIΛIΠΠOY, charioteer, wearing long chiton, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left, driving fast biga right; bee below, spear head in exergue. Thompson, Philip 3; Le Rider –; SNG ANS 310 corr. (Thompson 3, not 2; same obv. die); SNG München 98; CNG 106, 193 = CNG 43, 230 = Ponterio 86, 1230 (same dies). Iridescent tone, a few light scratches and minor marks. 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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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater (17.5mm, 7.82 g, 12h). In the types of Philip II. Magnesia on the Maeander mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 323-319 BC. Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath, with the features of Alexander III / ΦIΛIΠΠOY, charioteer, wearing long chiton, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left, driving fast biga right; cornucopia below. Thompson, Philip 6 (same dies as illustration); Le Rider p. 278, 24; SNG ANS 316 (same dies). Scrapes and marks, edge filed (likely to fit a bezel). Good VF.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 17.12 g, 8h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Uncertain mint in Cilicia. Struck under Philotas or Philoxenos. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; wreath in left field, ΔI below throne. Price 2949 (Side[?] mint); ANS inv. 1944.100.33295 (same dies). Lovely iridescent tone over lustrous surfaces, tiny die break on obverse, slightly off center on reverse. EF. High relief with excellent detail throughout. A wonderful coin in hand.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.53 g, 3h). In the types of Alexander III. Babylon mint. Struck under Archon, Dokimos, or Seleukos I, circa 323-318/7 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΦIΛI-ΠΠOY, Nike, wearing long chiton, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and cradling stylis in left arm; wheel and monogram below left wing. Price P193 var. (position of wheel); CNG 90, lot 468 (same dies); Lanz 144, lot 156 (same dies). Underlying luster. EF. Very rare variety.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Triton XVII (7 January 2014), lot 157; Semon Lipcer Collection; CNG Inventory 783950 (January 2007).
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Triton XVII (7 January 2014), lot 157; Semon Lipcer Collection; CNG Inventory 783950 (January 2007).
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KINGS of MACEDON. Antigonos I Monophthalmos. As Strategos of Asia, 320-306/5 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.11 g, 7h). In the name and types of Alexander III. Susa mint. Struck under Aspesias, Satrap of Susiana, circa 316-311 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; wreath in left field; below throne, AI above strut, monogram below. Price 3857. Underlying luster, slight doubling. Superb EF. Impressively high relief and fine style.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Kassander. As regent, 317-305 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 14.23 g, 1h). In the name and types of Philip II. Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 316-311 BC. Head of Zeus right, wearing laurel wreath / ΦIΛIΠ-ΠOY, nude youth, holding palm frond in left hand and rein in right, on horseback right; aphlaston below, pellet-in-Π below raised foreleg. Troxell, Studies, Group 9, 323-5; Le Rider pl. 46, 17–8; HGC 3, 988; SNG ANS 738-46. Lustrous, a little die rust on obverse. EF.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Demetrios I Poliorketes. 306-283 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 16.98 g, 12h). Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 289-288 BC. Diademed and horned head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY, Poseidon Pelagaios, nude, standing left, right foot propped on rock, holding trident in left hand, right arm resting on leg; monograms to inner left and outer right. Newell 115, dies CV/196; HGC 3, 1014b. Old collection tone with slight iridescence, light scuff and minor doubling on obverse. Near EF.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Demetrios I Poliorketes. 306-283 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 16.87 g, 10h). Uncertain mint in Macedon. Struck circa 291-290 BC. Diademed and horned head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY, Poseidon Pelagaios, draped from the waist, seated left on rock, holding aphlaston in extended right hand and grounded trident in left; M to inner left. Newell 135, dies CXXXII/– (unlisted rev. die); HGC 3, 1013; Jameson 1006 (same obv. die). Iridescent tone, underlying luster, minor marks, tiny spot of die rust on obverse. EF.
Ex Heritage 3088 (6 November 2020), lot 34029.
Ex Heritage 3088 (6 November 2020), lot 34029.
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KINGS of MACEDON. temp. Antigonos II Gonatas – Demetrios II Aitolikos. 246/5-229 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 17.02 g, 12h). Amphipolis or Pella mint. Head of Poseidon right, wearing wreath of marine plants / Apollo, testing bow in extended right hand, seated left on prow left inscribed BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIΓONOY; monogram below. TEA Period III, Group 44, 220 (O33/R210); HGC 3, 1051 (Antigonos Doson); SNG Alpha Bank 1047 (same obv. die); SNG Lockett 1257 (same obv. die); SNG München 1123 (same obv. die). Attractively toned, slight die wear, minor marks. Near EF.
From the Columbus Collection. Ex Warden Numismatics inventory 1923W3978D4 (2002).
Antiogonos Gonatas was the son of Demetrios Poliorketes and grandson of Antigonos Monophthalmos (“one-eyed”). During the wars of succession, he participated with his father on campaign in Greece and Macedon. Upon his father's death in 283 BC, Antigonos assumed the royal title and resolved to retake the Macedonian throne. Before he was able to invade Macedonia, in 279 BC, a huge wave of Galatians moved into the region from the north and ravaged as far south as Delphi. In 277 BC, Antigonos took his army north and decisively defeated the Celts in a victory that brought him recognition and acclaim across the Aegaean. Antigonos now seized the empty Macedonian throne and reigned successfully for nearly 30 years.
From the Columbus Collection. Ex Warden Numismatics inventory 1923W3978D4 (2002).
Antiogonos Gonatas was the son of Demetrios Poliorketes and grandson of Antigonos Monophthalmos (“one-eyed”). During the wars of succession, he participated with his father on campaign in Greece and Macedon. Upon his father's death in 283 BC, Antigonos assumed the royal title and resolved to retake the Macedonian throne. Before he was able to invade Macedonia, in 279 BC, a huge wave of Galatians moved into the region from the north and ravaged as far south as Delphi. In 277 BC, Antigonos took his army north and decisively defeated the Celts in a victory that brought him recognition and acclaim across the Aegaean. Antigonos now seized the empty Macedonian throne and reigned successfully for nearly 30 years.
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KINGS of MACEDON. Antigonos III Doson. 229-221 BC. AR Tetradrachm (32mm, 17.04 g, 11h). In the types of Antigonos II Gonatas. Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 271/68-260/55 BC. Horned head of Pan left, lagobolon over shoulder, in the center of a Macedonian shield / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIΓONOY, Athena Alkidemos advancing left, shield decorated with aegis on left arm, preparing to cast thunderbolt held aloft in right hand; crested Macedonian helmet to inner left, TI to inner right. TEA Period IV, Group 7, 33 (O11/R31); HGC 3, 1042; SNG Berry 359 (same dies). Lightly toned, trace deposits, indications of undertype. Good VF.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection, purchased from Superior Stamp & Coin.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection, purchased from Superior Stamp & Coin.