Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6
Date: 2025-01-22 16:00:00 (4 weeks from now)
Lots: 1402
Total starting: $ 322,887.00
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Auction Summary
La subasta "Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6" se llevará a cabo el 22 de enero de 2025, y contará con un total de 1402 lotes de monedas. Entre las piezas más destacadas se encuentran varias monedas de oro y plata que reflejan la rica historia numismática de diversas civilizaciones. Por ejemplo, el AV Aureus de Julio César, datado en el 46 a.C., es notable no solo por su antigüedad, sino también por su diseño que incluye emblemas del augurato y el pontificado, lo que lo convierte en un objeto de gran interés para los coleccionistas. Otro ejemplar destacado es el AV 5 Guineas de George II, que aunque presenta reparaciones, sigue siendo una pieza valiosa por su historia y rareza. Además, el AV Stater de Ptolemy I Soter, que es extremadamente raro, añade un atractivo especial a la subasta. Las monedas de la época de los Seleúcidas también son notables, con varias tetradracmas que muestran la influencia de Alejandro Magno. En general, esta subasta promete ser un evento emocionante para los entusiastas de la numismática, con una variedad de monedas que abarcan desde la antigüedad clásica hasta el periodo medieval.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5640
The Republicans. Brutus. Early 42 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.69 g, 12h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus. Emblems of the pontificate: securis, simpulum, and secespita / Capis and lituus. Crawford 500/7; CRI 198; Sydenham 1310; RSC 6; RBW 1766. Deep old cabinet toning with iridescence, banker’s mark and collector’s inventory number 655 in red on obverse, slightly granular surfaces, light marks, a couple of shallow edge test cuts. VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan. Ex Ars Classica XV (2 July 1930), lot 1313.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan. Ex Ars Classica XV (2 July 1930), lot 1313.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5135
IONIA, Ephesos. Circa 202-150 BC. AR Drachm (18.5mm, 4.17 g, 12h). Pausanias, magistrate. Bee / Stag standing right; palm tree in background. Kinns, Attic, p. 89, obv. die unlisted; SNG von Aulock 1850. Minor die wear on obverse. Good VF. Well centered.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5653
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The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 32-summer 31 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.59 g, 10h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Bare head right / Pax standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopia. CRI 399; RIC I 252; RSC 69. Deep old cabinet toning with iridescence, banker’s mark and scratches under tone on obverse, . VF. A wonderful portrait and a very pretty coin in hand.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5145
KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Ardys – Alyattes. Circa 630s-564/53 BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (12.5mm, 4.70 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right, “sun” with four rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XVI, 68; Artemision 7; Kurth –; SNG Ashmolean 749–53. Small scuff on edge. VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5661
Anonymous. Circa 240 BC. AR Didrachm (17.5mm, 6.12 g, 5h). Sickle series. Rome mint. Head of Mars right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a griffin / Head of horse right; sickle to left. Crawford 25/1; Sydenham 24; RSC 34; RBW 38. Toned, smoothing scratches. VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5151
KINGS of LYDIA. temp. Alyattes – Kroisos. Circa 620/10-550/39 BC. EL Trite – Third Stater (13mm, 4.74 g). Lydo-Milesian standard. Sardes mint. Head of roaring lion right; sun with multiple rays on forehead / Two incuse squares. Weidauer Group XVI, 89; Kurth G26; SNG Ashmolean 749–51. In NGC encapsulation 6836331-005, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, countermarks.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5663
Anonymous. Circa 225-212 BC. AR Didrachm – Quadrigatus (20.5mm, 6.67 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. Laureate head of Janus, with slightly curved truncation / Jupiter, hurling thunderbolt and holding scepter, in galloping quadriga driven right by Victory; ROMA raised on solid tablet in exergue. Crawford 29/3; Sydenham 64d; HN Italy 334; RSC 23/24; RBW 75–6. Deeply toned with iridescence, minor metal flaws. Good VF. A very attractive coin in hand.
From the Mesogeios Collection. Ex Andrew McCabe Collection (Roma XXIX, 9 November 2023), lot 291; Freeman & Sear MBS 12 (28 October 2005), lot 267.
From the Mesogeios Collection. Ex Andrew McCabe Collection (Roma XXIX, 9 November 2023), lot 291; Freeman & Sear MBS 12 (28 October 2005), lot 267.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5152
KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 564/53-550/39 BC. AV Twelfth Stater (6mm, 0.67 g). Light standard. Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull / Incuse square. Walburg Group VI, 2–4 (same die and punch); Berk 10–3; Kurth G56. In NGC encapsulation 6323866-006, graded VG, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5.
Ex Heritage 232221 (26 May 2022), lot 64149.
Ex Heritage 232221 (26 May 2022), lot 64149.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5154
KINGS of LYDIA. Kroisos. Circa 564/53-550/39 BC. AR Hemistater (15mm, 5.15 g). Sardes mint. Confronted foreparts of lion and bull / Two incuse squares. Berk 23; Kurth S3; SNG Ashmolean –; SNG Kayhan 1024–6. Rough surfaces. Good VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 6469
MEXICO, Colonial. Fernando VII. First reign, 1808. AR Medal (40mm, 27.02 g, 12h). Proclamation in Mexico City. Mexico City mint. Dated 13 August 1808. FERNANDO · VII · REY · DE ESPAÑA · Y DE LAS YNDIAS ·, crowned coat-of-arms / PROCLAMA/ DO EN MEXICO/ A 13 · DE AGOST ·/ DEL AÑO DE/ * 1808 * within wreath. Herrera 32; Medina 318; Grove F-13. Light iridescent toning with significant luster, hairlines. UNC.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex H. Christensen (7 September 1984), lot 1062.
From the Drewry Family Collection. Ex H. Christensen (7 September 1984), lot 1062.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5674
C. Mamilius Limetanus. 82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.83 g, 6h). Rome mint. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; to left, M above caduceus / Ulysses walking right, holding staff and extending hand toward his dog, Argus. Crawford 362/1; Sydenham 741; Mamilia 6; RBW 1370 var. (control). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 6054961-001, graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5, brushed, scratches.
Ex Heritage 232105 (3 February 20210), lot 61187.
Ex Heritage 232105 (3 February 20210), lot 61187.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5678
Q. Pomponius Musa. 56 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.79 g, 3h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right; star of seven rays to left / Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, standing left, touching globe set on base with a wand. Crawford 410/8; Sydenham 823; Pomponia 22; RBW 1488. Attractive deep and iridescent toning, reverse slightly off center, minor mark and banker’s mark under tone. Good VF.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 120 (11 May 2022), lot 717; Heritage 3024 (18 April 2013), lot 24807; Goldberg 5.2 (7 June 2000), lot 3466; Coin Galleries FPL II.3 (1961), no. AS823 (illustrated).
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 120 (11 May 2022), lot 717; Heritage 3024 (18 April 2013), lot 24807; Goldberg 5.2 (7 June 2000), lot 3466; Coin Galleries FPL II.3 (1961), no. AS823 (illustrated).
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5687
The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.65 g, 12h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. Diademed and bearded head of Neptune right; trident over left shoulder / Naval trophy set on anchor, top of trident visible above helmet; the arms composed of the stem of a prow in right and apluster in left; heads of Scylla and Charybdis at base. Crawford 511/2b; CRI 333; Sydenham 1347 var. (rev. legend); RSC 1; cf. RBW 1784 (for type). Toned, minor porosity, slightly compact flan. Good VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5690
The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. April-August 49 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.77 g, 9h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent / Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex. Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49; RBW 1557. In NGC encapsulation 2491173-002, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, bankers mark.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5691
The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. April-August 49 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.88 g, 8h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent / Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex. Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49; RBW 1557. Toned, reverse off center. Good VF.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection. Ex Superior Stamp & Coin.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection. Ex Superior Stamp & Coin.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5696
The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. 42 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.84 g, 9h). Rome mint; L. Mussidius Longus, moneyer. Laureate head right / Rudder, cornucopia on globe, winged caduceus, and apex. Crawford 494/39a; CRI 116; Sydenham 1096a; RSC 29; RBW 1742. Deeply toned, some tooling, scratches and marks under tone. VF.
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The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Octavian. Spring-early summer 41 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.01 g, 1h). Ephesus mint; M. Barbatius Pollio, quaestor pro praetore. Bare head of Mark Antony right / Bare head of Octavian right, with slight beard. Crawford 517/2; CRI 243; Sydenham 1181; RSC 8a; RBW 1798. Toned, light find patina, minor scratch under tone. Good VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5188
CILICIA, Nagidos. Circa 380 BC. AR Stater (20mm, 10.61 g, 7h). Wreathed head of Dionysos right / Head of Aphrodite right, hair bound in sphendone. Casabonne Type 7; Lederer Group III, 14; SNG BN –; SNG Levante 2. Lightly toned, a little off center and some weakness to strike on reverse. Near EF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5700
The Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Octavian. Spring-early summer 41 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.63 g, 12h). Ephesus mint; M. Barbatius Pollio, quaestor pro praetore. Bare head of Mark Antony right / Bare head of Octavian right, with slight beard. Crawford 517/2; CRI 243; Sydenham 1181; RSC 8a; RBW 1798. Lightly toned, light hairlines. VF.
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Hemidrachm (30mm, 14.60 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (AD 118/9). Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder / Pharos of Alexandria surmounted by two Tritons, each blowing a buccinum (trumpet), lantern surmounted by statue holding situla in right hand and scepter in right, entryway at bottom right; L Γ (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G –; RPC III 5172; Emmett 1103.3 (R5). Brown patina with green, light smoothing, details enhanced. VF. Extremely rare, only two in RPC, this finer than both.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Holyland Numismatics, 24 April 2008.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Holyland Numismatics, 24 April 2008.
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Offa. 757-796. AR Penny (16mm, 1.13 g, 8h). Light coinage, portrait type. Canterbury mint; Ealhmund, moneyer. Struck circa 785-792/3. + Θ:FF·A : REX + ·:·, diademed bust right / + E ΛL MЧ N∂ around large lozenge with incurved sides; at center, annulet containing cross botonée with four petals in saltire. Chick 48a = SCBI 20 (Mack), 558 (this coin); North 307; SCBC 905. Toned, ragged edge. Near VF.
From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 712912 (December 1999); L. Stack Collection (Sotheby’s, 23 APril 1999), lot 284; Numismatic Circular XCV.2 (February 1987), no. 155; R.P. Mack Collection; Numismatic Circular LXXXVI.3 (March 1979), no. 2842; G.C. Drabble Collection (Part II, Glendining, 13 December 1943), lot 808.
From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 712912 (December 1999); L. Stack Collection (Sotheby’s, 23 APril 1999), lot 284; Numismatic Circular XCV.2 (February 1987), no. 155; R.P. Mack Collection; Numismatic Circular LXXXVI.3 (March 1979), no. 2842; G.C. Drabble Collection (Part II, Glendining, 13 December 1943), lot 808.