Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6
Date: 2025-01-22 16:00:00 (1 month from now)
Lots: 1402
Total starting: $ 322,887.00
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5232
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. Second satrapy and kingship, 312-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 14.57 g, 7h). Contemporary imitation of Susa mint issue struck circa 300-295 BC. Head of hero (Alexander or Seleukos?) right, wearing helmet covered with panther skin and adorned with the ear and horns of a bull / Nike standing right, placing wreath on trophy; facing head of Sol in lower middle field, monogram to lower right. For prototype: cf. SC 173.16; cf. HGC 9, 20. Lightly toned, die break on reverse. VF. Very rare.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5233
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos I Soter. 281-261 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 17.18 g, 6h). Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Diademed head right / Apollo, testing two arrows and placing hand on grounded bow, seated left on omphalos; monograms to outer left and outer right. SC 378.3; HGC 9, 128g. Toned, a little die wear. Good VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5234
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos III ‘the Great’. 222-187 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 16.55 g, 12h). Antioch on the Orontes mint. Series 3, circa 204-197 BC. Diademed head right (Type Cii) / Apollo, testing arrow and placing hand on grounded bow, seated left on omphalos; bow in bowcase to outer left. SC 1044.5a; Le Rider, Antioche 168–73 (obv. die A14); HGC 9, 447u. Iridescent tone, light porosity, flan flaw on reverse. Good VF.
Ex Palladium 2 (26 March 1993), lot 102.
Ex Palladium 2 (26 March 1993), lot 102.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5235
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Demetrios I Soter. 162-150 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.97 g, 1h). Antioch on the Orontes mint. Dated SE 158 (155/4 BC). Diademed head right within wreath / Tyche, holding scepter and cornucopia, seated left on throne supported by tritoness right; two monograms to outer left, HNP (date) in exergue. SC 1641.3c; HGC 9, 798; DCA2 48. Toned, a little off center, tiny mark in field on reverse. Good VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5236
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Demetrios I Soter. 162-150 BC. AR Drachm (15mm, 3.92 g, 8h). Ekbatana mint. Diademed head right; below chin, head of horse(?) right / Apollo, testing arrow and placing hand on grounded bow, seated left on omphalos. SC 1736.5; HGC 9, 803a. Lightly toned, light roughness. VF. Very rare.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5237
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos VI Dionysos. 144-142 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.10 g, 12h). Antioch on the Orontes mint. Dated SE 170 (143/2 BC). Radiate and diademed head right / The Dioskouroi, holding reins and couched lances, on horses rearing left; to right, TPY above monogram above ΣTA; OP (date) below; all within wreath of laurel, ivy, roses, and grain ears. SC 2000.3b; HGC 9, 1032; DCA2 118. Minor flan crack. Good VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5238
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos VI Dionysos. 144-142 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 4.04 g, 12h). Antioch on the Orontes mint. Uncertain date. Radiate and diademed head right / Apollo, testing arrow and resting hand on bow, seated left on omphalos; monogram between Apollo’s feet, [date] and ΣTA in exergue. Cf. SC 2002.1d and 2c; HGC 9, 1036a; DCA2 122. Lightly toned, typical hairline flan crack. Good VF.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection. Ex Migul Muñoz Collection (Part II, Superior, 4 June 1979), lot 1419.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection. Ex Migul Muñoz Collection (Part II, Superior, 4 June 1979), lot 1419.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5239
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos VI Dionysos. 144-142 BC. AR Hemidrachm (14mm, 1.91 g, 1h). Antioch on the Orontes mint. Struck 143-142 BC. Radiate and diademed head right / Panther standing left, breaking spear in jaws. SC 2004; HGC 9, 1040. Deeply toned, struck with worn reverse die. Good VF.
From the Mesogeios Collection. Ex Nomos Obolos 27 (19 March 2023), lot 379; Vineyard Collection (Nomos 17, 26 October 2018), lot 218; Münzen und Medaillen AG 88 (17 May 1999), lot 293; Münzen und Medaillen AG FPL 256 (July/August 1965), 24.
From the Mesogeios Collection. Ex Nomos Obolos 27 (19 March 2023), lot 379; Vineyard Collection (Nomos 17, 26 October 2018), lot 218; Münzen und Medaillen AG 88 (17 May 1999), lot 293; Münzen und Medaillen AG FPL 256 (July/August 1965), 24.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5240
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Demetrios II Nikator. Second reign, 129-125 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 16.44 g, 12h). Tarsos mint, “Royal workshop”. Diademed head right within fillet border / Zeus Nikephoros seated left; two monograms to outer left. SC 2156.2b; Houghton, Second, Group D, dies A4/P8 (this coin referenced); HGC 9, 1117a; ANS inv. 1944.100.74243 (same obv. die); BnF inv. R 2249 (same obv. die); SNG Berry 1395 (this coin); SNG Spaer 2203 (same obv. die). Old collection tone, with faint iridescence, minor doubling on reverse. Good VF.
Ex Numismatic Art & Ancient Coins 3 (30 July 1982), lot 68; Burton Y. Berry Collection.
Ex Numismatic Art & Ancient Coins 3 (30 July 1982), lot 68; Burton Y. Berry Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5241
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos). 121/0-97/6 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.70 g, 12h). Ptolemaïs (Ake) mint. Diademed head right / Zeus Ouranios standing left; M to outer left; all within wreath. SC 2335.2a; HGC 9, 1197h. Iridescent tone, minor marks, small flan flaw in field on obverse. Good VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5242
PHOENICIA, Arados. Uncertain king. Circa 440-420 BC. AR Third Shekel (13.5mm, 2.84 g, 6h). Ba’al-Arwad right, holding dolphin in each hand / Galley right; below, hippocamp right; [all in dotted square within incuse half-square]. E&E-A Group I.1.2; HGC 10, 39. Toned, remnants of find patina, some roughness. VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5243
PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (27mm, 14.38 g, 12h). Dated CY 28 (99/8 BC). Laureate head of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow, palm frond in background; to left, HK (date) above club; monogram to right, Phoenician B between legs. DCA-Tyre 99 var. (letter between legs); HGC 10, 357; DCA2 946. Patches of find patina, a few minor die breaks on obverse. Near EF.
Ex Robert Winegar Collection; Pars Coins inventory PCW-G6471 (December 2018).
Ex Robert Winegar Collection; Pars Coins inventory PCW-G6471 (December 2018).
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5244
PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (27mm, 13.82 g, 12h). Dated CY 33 (94/3 BC). Laureate head of Melkart right, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, ΓΛ (date) above club; monogram to right, Phoenician B between legs. DCA-Tyre 119; HGC 10, 357; DCA2 946. In NGC encapsulation 4164834-002, graded XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5245
PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (29.5mm, 13.35 g, 1h). Dated CY 33 (94/3 BC). Laureate head of Melkart right, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, ΓΛ (date) above club; monogram to right, Phoenician B between legs. DCA-Tyre 119 (same obv. die as illustration); HGC 10, 357; DCA2 946. Rough surfaces, cleaning scratches. Good Fine.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5246
PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (25mm, 14.11 g, 1h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 136 (AD 10/1). Laureate head of Melkart right, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PΛς (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician B between legs. DCA-Tyre 488; HGC 10, 357; DCA2 947. Toned, minor deposits, off center. VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5247
PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (25.5mm, 13.06 g, 1h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 142 (AD 16/7). Laureate head of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PMA (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; Phoenician B between legs. DCA-Tyre 498 (same dies as illustration); HGC 10, 357; DCA2 947. Bright surfaces, area of weak strike, traces of horn silver, patches of roughness, extensive cleaning marks. Near VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5248
PHOENICIA, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel (24.5mm, 14.00 g, 12h). Lifetime of Christ issue. Dated CY 146 (AD 20/1). Laureate head of Melkart right, [lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, PMς (date) above club; to right, KP above monogram; [Phoenician letter between legs]. Cf. DCA-Tyre 524; HGC 10, 357; DCA2 947. Compact flan, remnants of find patina, some roughness, cleaning marks. Near VF.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection, purchased from Superior Stamp & Coin.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection, purchased from Superior Stamp & Coin.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5249
SAMARIA, Samarian-signed Series. Circa 375-333 BC. AR Obol (9.5mm, 0.47 g, 6h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Head of female right, wearing stephane; ŠN (in Aramaic) to left. Meshorer & Qedar 92; Sofaer 35. Lightly toned, some weakness to strike. VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5250
SAMARIA, “Middle Levantine” Series. Circa 375-333 BC. AR Obol (9.5mm, 0.76 g, 12h). Head of Bes facing; [S N (in Aramaic) flanking] / Two lions standing facing; zig-zag line (waves?) below. Meshorer & Qedar 53; Sofaer 74. Struck a little off center with worn obverse die. VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5251
SAMARIA, “Middle Levantine” Series. Circa 375-333 BC. AR Obol (10mm, 0.61 g, 12h). Horned head of creature facing within square guilloche-pattern border / Griffin couchant right; Aramaic D above; all within square guilloche-pattern border. Meshorer & Qedar 31; Sofaer 124. Rough surfaces, chipping around edge. Good VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 5 & 6 . 5252
SAMARIA, “Middle Levantine” Series. Circa 375-333 BC. AR Obol (9mm, 0.57 g, 12h). Head of lion facing, [with protruding tongue] / Head of female facing. Meshorer & Qedar 166; Sofaer 219. Toned, traces of find patina, slight roughness. Good VF. Rare.