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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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.
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HUNNIC TRIBES, Hephthalites. Anonymous. Circa 484/8-560. AR Drachm (29mm, 4.23 g, 9h). Half-length bust of chieftain left, with hand on hip, holding drinking cup / Sasanian-style bust imitating Vahrām (Bahram) V left; small X to right. Cf. Vondrovec [Göbl, Hunnen] Type 287A-B; cf. Alram, Schatfund 47-8; cf. Göbl, Dokumente pl. 84, E25; cf. Zeno 330455 and 337654 (all refs for type). Iridescent toning, deposits, obverse die breaks. VF.
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LOCAL ISSUES, Uncertain. Circa 4th-5th century. AR (18mm, 2.47 g). Crowned Sasanian-style bust facing with ribbons on either side / Blank. Unpublished in the standard references. Traces of iridescent toning, areas of deposit, porosity and delaminations, slightly crystallized. Good VF.
From a purely technical standpoint, this coin appears to be ancient.
From a purely technical standpoint, this coin appears to be ancient.
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IBERIA, Carthago Nova. Tiberius, with Gaius (Caligula) as Caesar. AD 14-37. Æ As (27mm, 11.53 g, 1h). Struck AD 31-37. Laureate head of Tiberius left / Bare head of Caligula left. ACIP 3152c; RPC I 182. Light brown patina, spots of corrosion and uneven strike, edge splits. VF. Rare and historically important. Two excellent portraits.
From the CLA Collection, purchased from RM Smythe .
Only one series of portrait coins was struck for Caligula when he and Tiberius Gemellus, the alleged grandson of Tiberius, were heirs-apparent to the throne. During this period, both young men were residing with Tiberius on Capri. Not only did they have to contend with the cruelties recorded by Seutonius, but they were aware that only one of them could rise to the purple after Tiberius’ death.
From the CLA Collection, purchased from RM Smythe .
Only one series of portrait coins was struck for Caligula when he and Tiberius Gemellus, the alleged grandson of Tiberius, were heirs-apparent to the throne. During this period, both young men were residing with Tiberius on Capri. Not only did they have to contend with the cruelties recorded by Seutonius, but they were aware that only one of them could rise to the purple after Tiberius’ death.
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IBERIA, Romula. Divus Augustus, with Julia Augusta (Livia). Died AD 14. Æ Dupondius (31mm, 24.15 g, 6h). Struck under Tiberius, AD 14-37. Radiate head of Divus Augustus right; star above, thunderbolt before / Head of Livia left, set on globe; crescent above. ACIP 3360; RPC I 73; Burgos 2014. Dark brown patina, light roughness, smoothing. VF.
From the CLA Collection. Ex CNG inventory 730556 (April 2002).
The style of the obverse is identical to an as struck in Rome, and dated to 15-16 AD (RIC I 72 [Tiberius]). The reverse demonstrates the development of the Julio-Claudian dynastic in the early years of Tiberius' reign. The portrait of Livia, known as Julia Augusta by the dictates of Augustus' will, demonstrates an increased divine association of the dowager empress; the crescent consciously parallels the star above the head of the Divus Augustus. The legend formula is apparently unknown elsewhere. The phrase genetrix orbis may allude to Venus Genetrix, the divine ancestress of the gens Iulia as well as mater or parens patriae, titles which the Senate bestowed on Livia.
From the CLA Collection. Ex CNG inventory 730556 (April 2002).
The style of the obverse is identical to an as struck in Rome, and dated to 15-16 AD (RIC I 72 [Tiberius]). The reverse demonstrates the development of the Julio-Claudian dynastic in the early years of Tiberius' reign. The portrait of Livia, known as Julia Augusta by the dictates of Augustus' will, demonstrates an increased divine association of the dowager empress; the crescent consciously parallels the star above the head of the Divus Augustus. The legend formula is apparently unknown elsewhere. The phrase genetrix orbis may allude to Venus Genetrix, the divine ancestress of the gens Iulia as well as mater or parens patriae, titles which the Senate bestowed on Livia.
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MOESIA INFERIOR, Nicopolis ad Istrum. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Æ Tetrassarion (28mm, 11.59 g, 6h). Lucius Aurelius Gallus, legatus Augusti pro praetore. Struck AD 201-203. Laureate bust right, draped left shoulder / Herakles standing right, strangling the Nemean Lion. HH&J, Nikopolis 8.14.14.28; Varbanov 2657 var. (Herakles left, rev. legend). Green patina, roughness, light smoothing. VF. Very rare.
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MOESIA INFERIOR, Odessus. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Tetrassarion (32mm, 22.08 g, 12h). Struck AD 242. Radiate and cuirassed bust left, decorated with gorgoneion, raising right hand and holding globe / Gordian standing left, radiate, in military attire, holding patera and long scepter; to left, flaming altar. CNO IV, XXIV.11.↔︎3; RPC VII.2 Online 1496; Varbanov 4440. Dark green patina, minor cleaning mark. Good VF. This obverse die was shared with coins of Marcianopolis and Tomis.
Ex Roma E-Live 6 (25 March 2023), lot 122; Roma E-Sale 84 (16 June 2021), lot 1211; Solidus Numismatik 39 (24 March 2019), lot 30 (hammer €850).
Ex Roma E-Live 6 (25 March 2023), lot 122; Roma E-Sale 84 (16 June 2021), lot 1211; Solidus Numismatik 39 (24 March 2019), lot 30 (hammer €850).
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THRACE, Perinthus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ Medallion (41.5mm, 49.08 g, 6h). Herakles’ Third Labor. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, holding spear over left shoulder, seen from the front, gorgoneion on breastplate / Herakles standing right, grasping the antlers of the Cerynean Hind with both hands and leaning on its back with his knee, lion’s skin draped behind him. Schönert-Geiss, Perinthos 612 (same dies); Varbanov 262. Rough brown patina with green deposits. Near VF. Very rare, only one other in CoinArchives.
Ex Triton II (1 December 1998), lot 620 (hammer $2,400).
Perinthus apparently put on a grand display for Caracalla as the emperor made his way eastward to confront the Persians. The city staged a dual festival, hosting both Actian and Pythian Games for the visitors, and in recognition of the honor Caracalla bestowed upon the city the neocorate. Medallions were struck to celebrate the emperor’s visit, of which many share the same obverse die.
For his Third Labor, Herakles was required to capture the Cerynean Hind, with its brazen hooves and golden horns, alive and bring it from Oenoe to Mycenae. Herakles chased the stag for one full year before it finally tired, finally capturing it.
Ex Triton II (1 December 1998), lot 620 (hammer $2,400).
Perinthus apparently put on a grand display for Caracalla as the emperor made his way eastward to confront the Persians. The city staged a dual festival, hosting both Actian and Pythian Games for the visitors, and in recognition of the honor Caracalla bestowed upon the city the neocorate. Medallions were struck to celebrate the emperor’s visit, of which many share the same obverse die.
For his Third Labor, Herakles was required to capture the Cerynean Hind, with its brazen hooves and golden horns, alive and bring it from Oenoe to Mycenae. Herakles chased the stag for one full year before it finally tired, finally capturing it.
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THRACE, Philippopolis. Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ Diassarion (20mm, 3.09 g, 12h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Tetrastyle temple enclosing uncertain statue; temple set upon mountain; above; Herakles standing facing, holding apples and club. Varbanov, Philippopolis XI.58.1.6-11 (O2/R1); Mouchmov, Philippopolis –; RPC IV.1 Online 9922; Varbanov 1069 corr. (rev. description). Green patina, area of flat strike. Near VF. Very rare, only three in RPC and CoinArchives.
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KINGS of THRACE. Rhoemetalces I, with Pythodoris, Augustus, and Livia. Circa 11 BC-AD 12. Æ (27mm, 12.60 g, 6h). Diademed head of Rhoemetalces I and draped bust of Pythodoris, conjoined right / Heads of Augustus, laureate, and Livia, conjoined right; to right, capricorn right, holding globe. Yurukova 182-4, 186; RPC I 1708. Yellow-brown surfaces, minor scuffs and porosity, edge marks. VF.
Ex Waddell 1 (9 December 1982), lot 45.
Ex Waddell 1 (9 December 1982), lot 45.
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MACEDON, Roman Republican period. First Meris. Circa 174/3-149 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 16.87 g, 12h). Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 156-2nd half of 2nd century BC. Diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder; all in the center of a Macedonian shield / Club right; monogram above, two monograms below; all within oak wreath; thunderbolt to left. Prokopov, Silver, Group II.A, 496 var. (O111/R398 [die combination unrecorded]); HGC 3, 1103. Toned, light porosity, scratches. VF.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection. Ex Superior A.N.A. Sale (19 August 1975), lot 2387.
From the Henry A. Sauter Collection. Ex Superior A.N.A. Sale (19 August 1975), lot 2387.
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MACEDON, Roman Republican period. Aesillas. Quaestor, circa 95-70 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 16.23 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. Head of the deified Alexander the Great right; Θ to left / Money chest, club, and chair; all within wreath. Bauslaugh Group VI, obv. die 42A; HGC 3, 1110. Toned with iridescence and luster. Near EF.
From the Kalevala Collection. Ex Künker 333 (16 March 2020), lot 746.
From the Kalevala Collection. Ex Künker 333 (16 March 2020), lot 746.
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MYSIA, Lampsacus. Julius Caesar. Circa 45 BC. Æ (20mm, 7.97 g, 12h). Q. Lucretius and L. Pontius, duoviri, M. Turius, legate. Laureate head of Caesar right / Priest plowing right with two oxen. RPC I 2268; SNG BN 1260-1261. Dark green patina with red and green deposits, some roughness. Near VF. Clear portrait.
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MYSIA, Pergamum. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Cistophorus (28mm, 10.91 g, 6h). Bareheaded, draped bust right / Asclepius standing facing, head left, leaning on serpent-entwined staff to left. Metcalf, Cistophori, Type 3 (O2/R4 [unrecorded die combination]); RPC III 1324; RSC 291. Lightly toned, minor marks and scratches. Overstruck on a cistophorus of Augustus (RPC 2215). Good VF.
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IONIA, Ephesus. C. Fabius. Praetor, 57-56 BC. AR Cistophorus (24mm, 12.53 g, 1h). Knosos, magistrate. Cista mystica with serpent; all within wreath of ivy and flowers / [C FA BI M F] PRO COS, two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase decorated with with apluser; above; Artemis advancing right, holding bow and arrow; EΦE to left, flaming torch to right; in exergue, KNωΣOΣ. LRC Group VIII, 33 (O5/R33); Stumpf 24; Pinder 175. Lightly toned, minor marks, reverse slightly off center. Good VF. Very rare, only five recorded in LRC.
From the Kalevala Collection. Ex Roma E-Sale 53 (7 February 2019), lot 506.
From the Kalevala Collection. Ex Roma E-Sale 53 (7 February 2019), lot 506.
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IONIA, Ephesus. C. Fannius. Praetor, 49-48 BC. AR Cistophorus (27mm, 12.39 g, 12h). Aratos, magistrate. Cista mystica with serpent; all within wreath of ivy and flowers / C FAN PONT PR, two serpents entwined around domed distyle temple surmounted by cult statue standing left, holding patera and long scepter; Πϛ over EΦE and headdress of Isis to left, flaming torch to right; in exergue, APATOC. LRC Group XXI, 86 (O15/R86); Stumpf 58. Toned, deposits, obverse struck from a worn die. Near VF. Rare.
From the Kalevala Collection.
From the Kalevala Collection.
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IONIA, Ephesus. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Cistophorus (29.5mm, 10.60 g, 6h). Bare head right / Cult statue of Diana (Artemis) Ephesia standing facing, wearing kalathos and fillets hanging from wrists; flanked by stags. Metcalf, Cistophori, Type 5 (both dies unrecorded); RPC III 1328; RSC 535. Lightly toned, slight roughness, overstruck. VF.
Ex Heritage 231926 (27 June 2019), lot 64100.
Ex Heritage 231926 (27 June 2019), lot 64100.
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IONIA, Ephesus. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Cistophorus (30mm, 10.80 g, 6h). Bare head right / Cult statue of Diana (Artemis) Ephesia standing facing, wearing kalathos and fillets hanging from wrists; flanked by stags. Metcalf, Cistophori, Type 19; RPC III 1347; RSC 319. Toned, flan crack, remnants of find patina. Overstruck on a cistophorus of Antony and Octavia (RPC 2202). Near VF. The undertype is clearly visible with much of the legend remaining on the reverse.
Ex Roma E-Sale 59 (11 July 2019), lot 635.
Ex Roma E-Sale 59 (11 July 2019), lot 635.
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IONIA, Ephesus. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Æ (33mm, 22.44 g, 6h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Tetrastyle temple, seen from the front, with statue of Artemis Ephesia standing within, wearing kalathos and having supports; on either side, tetrastyle temples, seen in perspective, each containing a statue of the emperor, holding a long scepter. Karwiese, MvE 5 426 (V30/R64); BMC 261. Green patina with earthen highlights, roughness. Near VF. Very rare.
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LYDIA, Thyateira. temp. Severan Era. Early-mid 3rd century AD. Æ (14mm, 1.54 g, 12h). Bust of Herakles right, lion’s skin tied around neck / Lion advancing right. Hochard 2692 (D240/R455); Kurth 110; SNG Copenhagen 587; BMC 41. Brown patina, minor deposits. VF. Rare.
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LYDIA, Tralles. C. Claudius Ap.f. Pulcher. Proconsul, 55-53 BC. AR Cistophorus (25mm, 12.46 g, 12h). Aristokles, magistrate. Cista mystica with serpent; all within wreath of ivy and flowers / C PVLCHER PROCOS, two serpents entwined around bow and bowcase decorated with with apluser; TPA to left, hand holding branch to right; in exergue, APICTOKΛEC. LRC Group XV, 351 var. (O11/R– [rev. die unrecorded]); Stumpf 55; Pinder 187. Toned, light porosity, scrape on reverse. Near VF. Very rare, only four in CoinArchives.
From the Kalevala Collection.
From the Kalevala Collection.
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CARIA, Alabanda. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ (25.5mm, 7.70 g, 12h). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, drapery on left shoulder, seen from behind / Lyre. BMC 43; SNG Copenhagen 16; SNG München 49. Brown patina with earthen highlights, light porosity, scrape on obverse. Good VF.