Auction 121 - Session 1
Date: 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Lots: 309
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Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 85
BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 530-500 BC. AR Nomos (27mm, 7.83 g, 12h). Spread incuse type. Tripod, legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion's feet, two serpents rising from the bowl and the two outer legs below; crab to right / Incuse tripod as obverse, but wreaths and lower serpents in relief, no serpents rising from the bowl; crab to right, radiate border. Attianese 31–2 var. (ethnic on rev.); cf. Gorini 15; HN Italy 2078. Toned, minor die break and some weakness of strike on obverse. Good VF. From the North River Collection. Ex Superior (3 December 1999), lot 1404.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 86
BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Alliance issue with Temesa. Circa 480-430 BC. AR Nomos (19.5mm, 7.54 g, 12h). Dumpy incuse type. Tripod, legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion's feet; Jro to left, tE to right / Incuse tripod; [Jro to left], t[E] to right, radiate border. Montesanti Series IX, 4; Attianese 46; Gorini 4 and p. 179 (same dies as illustration); HN Italy 2107; SNG ANS (Part V) 1281 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 632 (same dies). Lightly toned, minor doubling on reverse. Good VF. Very rare, only two in CoinArchives. Ex Triton XXIV (19 January 2021), lot 356.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 87
BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 425-350 BC. AR Nomos (21mm, 7.55 g, 2h). Eagle standing left on, and tearing at, coiled serpent / Tripod, legs terminating in lion's feet; vine leaf to left. Attianese 107; HN Italy 2152; HGC 1, 1461 (this coin illustrated); SNG ANS 348 (same dies); Prospero 99 (this coin). Attractive iridescent tone, a few small flan flaws. VF. Ex Prospero Collection (New York Sale XXVII, 4 January 2012), lot 99.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 88
BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 350-300 BC. AR Nomos (20.5mm, 7.79 g, 10h). Eagle, with wings displayed and head raised, standing left on olive branch / Tripod with legs terminating in lion's feet; to right, heron left standing on Δ. HN Italy 2174; SNG ANS 368 (same obv. die). Old collection tone, some die wear, scratches under tone on reverse. VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 89
BRUTTIUM, Lokroi Epizephyrioi. Circa 344-318 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 8.59 g, 11h). Time of Timoleon. Pegasos flying left; kerykeion below / Helmeted head of Athena left. Spinelli Group I, 1b, 16 (same dies); Pegasi 12; HN Italy 2342. Attractive old collection tone, underlying luster, slight die shift on reverse. EF. From the North River Collection. Ex Triton IV (5 December 2000), lot 74.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 90
BRUTTIUM, Medma. 330-317 BC. AR Stater (21.5mm, 8.69 g, 7h). Pegasos flying left / Helmeted head of Athena left; tiny M and dot below neck. Gorini, Die, Group II, dies O2/R– (unlisted rev. die); Pegasi 1; HN Italy 2425; SNG ANS 587–9 (same obv. die). Iridescent tone, slightly off center and double struck on obverse, small chip at edge on reverse. Near EF. Rare. Ex Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 91
BRUTTIUM, Rhegion. Circa 415/0-387 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 16.76 g, 5h). Lion mask facing / Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath; olive sprig to left, PHΓIИOИ to right. Herzfelder 75 (D43/R63); HN Italy 2496; SNG ANS 660; Boston MFA 204 = Warren 174 (same dies); Hermitage Sale II 206 (same dies); Kraay & Hirmer 288 (same rev. die). Toned, minor roughness. Good VF. Well centered and struck. From the Father & Son Collection. Ex Künker 326 (7 October 2019), lot 578.This issue of coinage corresponds to quite an eventful period in the history of Rhegion. Around 415/0 BC, the reverse type on the tetradrachms changed from a seated figure to the head of Apollo. It is thought that this significant change was precipitated by a change in regime in the city. In the mid 5th century, Rhegion was a steadfast supporter of Athenian interests in Magna Graecia, especially in 427 BC, when Rhegion provided its port as a base from which Athens could operate. By the time of the Athenian Expedition in 415 BC, however, Rhegion refused to participate, and remained neutral, an act that effectively blocked Athens' access to the straits. The timing of the beginning of this issue roughly coincides with this event. Rhegion's ambivalence towards Athens, though, did not translate into support for the interests of Syracuse. Perhaps wishing to distance itself from the turmoil in Sicily, Rhegion allied itself with the other major cities of southern Italy in a coalition against Dionysios I, the tyrant of Syracuse. Unfortunately, this decision proved disastrous, as Dionysios invaded Bruttium, and fought against the cities from 399-386 BC, with the result that Rhegion was reduced to near non-existence until it was refounded by Dionysios II in 360 BC. It seems likely that the bountiful tetradrachm coinage struck during this period was used to finance military activity. In any event, these coins exemplify the high aesthetic standard of the Classical Period that is common to the coins of Magna Graecia at this time. The facing lion head is rendered in a bold, detailed manner, as is the head of Apollo, carefully depicted as a serene deity. What separates these coins from their contemporaries is the depth of the relief, which was extraordinarily high. The effect is particularly striking on the obverse, where the lion head has an unsurpassed exceptional three-dimensional quality.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 92
BRUTTIUM, Terina. Circa 400-356 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 7.45 g, 5h). Head of the nymph Terina right, wearing triple-pendant earring and [pearl necklace]; TEPINA[IΩN] to right / Nike seated left on plinth, holding out right hand upon which a small bird alights, left hand resting on plinth. Regling, Terina 83b (dies OO/υυυ) = Weber 1155 (this coin); Holloway & Jenkins 84; HN Italy 2629. Old cabinet tone. In NGC encapsulation 6369736-004, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style, edge marks. Ex Naville IV (17 June 1922), lot 195; Sir Hermann Weber Collection; Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge (26 March 1888), lot 224.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 93
BRUTTIUM, Carthaginian occupation. Circa 215-205 BC. AR Quarter Shekel (13mm, 1.97 g, 10h). Second Punic War issue. Uncertain Punic mint in Bruttium (or Lokris?). Wreathed head of Tanit left / Horse standing right. Jenkins, Some L2; Robinson, Second p. 53, 3; CNP 23; HN Italy 2020. Lightly toned, minor die break on obverse. EF. Rare. From the North River Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 90 (23 May 2012), lot 333; Spink 183 (26 September 2006), lot 550.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 94
SICILY, Agyrion. Circa 339/8-317 BC. Æ Hemilitron (28mm, 24.43 g, 11h). Head of young Herakles (or Iolaos?) right, wearing tainia, lion skin tied around his neck / Panther standing right, gnawing on stag's head held down by his foreclaws. Castrizio Series V, 1 (D1/R2); Campana 12; CNS 12; HGC 2, 50; Rizzo pl. LIX, 11; Virzi 730. Green-brown patina, a few spots of encrustation around edge, lightly brushed. VF. Rare.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 95
SICILY, Akragas. Circa 485-480/78 BC. AR Didrachm (19mm, 8.36 g, 11h). Sea eagle standing left / Crab within incuse circle. Westermark, Coinage, Period I, Group III, 166 (O68/R112); HGC 2, 94; SNG ANS 930 (same dies); SNG München 43 (same dies). Toned, underlying luster, some die wear on obverse. Good VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 96
SICILY, Akragas. Circa 480/78-470 BC. AR Didrachm (21.5mm, 8.66 g, 3h). Sea eagle standing right / Crab; below, head of nymph right; all within incuse circle. Westermark, Coinage, Period I, Group IV, 259 (O87/R178); HGC 2, 99; SNG Ashmolean 1667 (same dies); SNG Lockett 707 (same dies). Lightly toned. EF. From the North River Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 73 (13 September 2006), lot 57.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 97
SICILY, Akragas. Circa 465/0–445/0 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.08 g, 6h). Sea eagle standing left; AKRAC-ANTOΣ (partially retrograde) around / Crab within incuse circle; spiral floral ornament below. Westermark, Coinage, Period II, Group III, 416 (O16/R80); HGC 2, 79; SNG Lockett 695 (same obv. die); Basel 254 (same dies). Toned, traces of find patina, some faint cleaning marks. Near EF. From the Father & Son Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XLVI.1 (Winter 2021), no. 563027; Leu Numismatik 7 (24 October 2020), lot 1104.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 98
SICILY, Alontion. Circa 210-180 BC. Æ Trias(?) (17mm, 3.82 g, 6h). Male head left, wearing Phrygian cap / Man-headed bull standing left, spouting water. Campana 14a; CNS 2; BAR –; HGC 2, 214 corr. (crab not always in exergue). Even brown patina. Good VF. Rare in this condition. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 10 (9 April 1997), lot 99.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 99
SICILY, Entella. Elymian issues. Circa 425-410 BC. Æ Hemilitron(?) (18mm, 3.16 g, 2h). Head of female left, wearing sphendone / Bearded male head right, wearing tainia. Campana 5; CNS 1; HGC 2, 240. Dark green-brown patina. Good VF. From the North River Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 54 (14 June 2000), lot 278.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 100
SICILY, Entella. Punic issues. Circa 320/15-300 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.04 g, 7h). Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; four dolphins around / Head of horse left; palm tree to right, Punic 'MMḤNT below. Jenkins, Punic, Series 3a, 150 (O47/R135); CNP 267; HGC 2, 284; SNG Lloyd 1631 (same obv. die); de Luynes 1458 (same obv. die); SNG Fitzwilliam 1487 (same obv. die). Lightly toned. Near EF. Fine style. From the North River Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 90 (23 May 2012), lot 342; Classical Numismatic Group 46 (24 June 1998), lot 125.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 101
SICILY, Entella. Punic issues. Circa 320/15-300 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.06 g, 12h). Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; four dolphins around / Head of horse left; palm tree to right, Punic 'MMḤNT below. Jenkins, Punic, Series 3a, 184 (O53/R162); CNP 267; HGC 2, 284; SNG Fitzwilliam 1481 (same dies); Hunterian 10 (same dies); Weber 1775 (same dies). Attractive old collection tone with some iridescence, minor die shift and die break on reverse. Near EF. Ex Roma XVI (26 September 2018), lot 137; Lanz 163 (7 December 2016), lot 148.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 102
SICILY, Entella. Punic issues. Circa 300-289 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22.5mm, 16.45 g, 9h). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Head of horse left; club to left, palm tree to right, Punic MHSBM below. Jenkins, Punic, Series 5b, 339 (O109/R278); CNP 272a; HGC 2, 295; SNG Fitzwilliam 1490 (same obv. die). Lightly toned, with some iridescence. Near EF. From the North River Collection. Ex Triton X (9 January 2007), lot 69.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 103
SICILY, Entella. Punic issues. Circa 300-289 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.32 g, 6h). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Head of horse left; kerykeion to left, palm tree to right, Punic MHSBM below. Jenkins, Punic, Series 5b, 350 (O112/R285); CNP 272c; HGC 2, 295; de Luynes 1456 (same dies). Toned. Good VF.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 104
SICILY, Entella. Punic issues. Circa 300-289 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 16.71 g, 3h). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Head of horse left; astragalos to left, palm tree to right, Punic MḤSBM below. Jenkins, Punic, Series 5b, 367–9 var. (O115/R– [unlisted rev. die]); HGC 2, 295. Attractively toned, minor deposits on reverse. EF. Well struck from dies of fine workmanship. Ex Father & Son Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 118 (14 September 2021), lot 617; Nomos 19 (17 November 2019), lot 43; Classical Numismatic Group 61 (25 September 2002), lot 388.
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 121 - Session 1 . 105
SICILY, Eryx. Circa 420-416 BC. AR Didrachm (21mm, 8.61 g, 9h). Hound stepping right; three grain ears in background / Head of female right, wearing sphendone. Campana 22 (this coin referenced); HGC 2, 308 (this coin illustrated). Old collection tone, struck with worn reverse die, cleaning scratches under tone on reverse, trace of undertype on obverse. VF. Well centered and struck for issue. From the JTB Collection. Ex Hagen Tronnier Collection (Künker 94, 27 September 2004), lot 267; Münzen und Medaillen AG 54 (26 October 1978), lot 85; Hess-Leu 28 (5 May 1965), lot 57.