Obolos 7

CELTIC, Southern Gaul. Volcae-Tectosages. Circa 200-118 BC. Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 3.51 g, 5 h), Celticized head to left. Rev. Cross; in quarters four crescents, axe, oblong annulet, ear and four small pellets. Depeyrot 61. Very rare, nicely toned. Very fine.

CELTIC, Southern Gaul. Volcae-Tectosages. Circa 200-118 BC. Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 3.65 g, 9 h), Celticized head to left. Rev. Cross; in quarters four crescents, axe and three pellets. Depeyrot, 55. Very rare, well centered example. Very fine.

CELTIC, Central Europe. Noricum (West). 2nd - 1st Century BC.. Obol (Silver, 10 mm, 0.81 g), Kugelreiter-Avers. Aphaeretic head to left. Rev. Cross, with pellet on center. Göbl Tf. 45 ff. Very rare, sharply struck, beautifully toned. Extremely fine.

CELTIC, Eastern Celts. 2nd century BC. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 3.27 g, 11 h), Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. ΦIΛIΠΠOΥ (somewhat blundered) Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings; to left, monogram. BM.Celtic.207, Göbl OTA pl. 45, 591/2var. Lanz 939. A nicely struck, well centered and well-preserved example. Good very fine.

CELTIC, Eastern Celts. late 2nd-1st century BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 16.40 g, 11 h), imitating Thasos. Stylized wreathed head of Dionysos right. Rev. ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟ´ ΘΣΙΩΝ Stylized Herakles standing facing, head left, holding club, lion skin draped over arm; to left, M. Kostial 966ff. Göbl pl.46, Class II, 5. Well centered example. Very fine.

CELTIC, Eastern Celts. late 2nd-1st century BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 16.25 g, 11 h), imitating Thasos. Stylized wreathed head of Dionysos right. Rev. Stylized inscripton Herakles standing facing, head left, holding club, lion skin draped over arm. Kostial 983 var. TTB GC 216. Well struck and clear, good metal. Very fine.

CELTIC, Eastern Celts. late 2nd-1st century BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 35 mm, 16.04 g, 11 h), imitating Thasos. Stylized wreathed head of Dionysos right. Rev. Stylized inscription Stylized Herakles standing facing, head left, holding club, lion skin draped over arm. OTA Class IV. Very rare. Well centered on a broad flan, nicely toned. Very fine.

CALABRIA. Tarentum. circa 302-280 BC. Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 3.20 g, 9 h), Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet decorated with Skylla throwing stone. Rev. TAP Owl standing right, head facing; olive branch to right; ZOP upward in the upper right field. Vlasto 1047–52. HN Italy 975. Clear, well struck example with beautiful details. Slightly off center, otherwise, very fine.

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 281-270 BC. Stater (Silver, 22 mm, 7.87 g, 3 h), Philarchos, magistrate. ΦIΛI-APXOΣ Youthful nude jockey riding horse walking to right; above, ΣΑ. Rev. TΑΡΑΣ /AΓA Phalanthos seated astride dolphin to left, holding bunch of grapes. Vlasto 673-6. HN 960. Nicely toned. Die break on the obverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa 290-280 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 18 mm, 7.73 g, 2 h). Diademed head of bearded Herakles to right, club behind his neck. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Ear of barley with leaf to right; to right, kantharos; to right below leaf, ΒΙ. HN III 1621. Johnston D4.3. Kraay & Hirmer 248. Evans, NC 1918, pl. 5, 4 (obv. die). Very attractive, well-struck and nicely toned, with a very artistic and emotional depiction of Herakles. Some striking flatness on the reverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.

SICILY. Himera. c. 470-450. Litra (Silver, 10 mm, 0.82 g, 12 h), Bearded male head to left, wearing crested helmet with raised ear guards. Rev. Ι-ΜΕP-ΑΙΟΝ Pair of greaves. Rizzo pl. XXI, 14. SNG Ashmolean 1769. SNG Lloyd 1030. same dies as CNG eAuction 374 lot 73. Very rare. With an impressive archaic head and an attractive gray tone. Minor die break on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.

SICILY. Katane. circa 450-415/3 BC (AR - litra - Silenos / thunderbolt. Hemilitron (Silver, 10 mm, 0.43 g, 5 h), Head of Silenos to right. Rev. K-A Winged thunderbolt flanked by two shields. Boehringer Kataneische Probleme pl. 6, HI1. SNG ANS 1314. Extremely rare; well centered and struck; with magnificent details and a old cabinet toning. Good extremely fine.

SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.13 g, 11 h), c. 450. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and the reins in both; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses; in exergue, ketos to right. Rev. ΣΥPΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ Head of Arethusa to right, wearing a pearl diadem, a simple drop earring and a pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming to right. Boehringer 519. A clear and attractive coin. About very fine.

SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I, 405-367 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 16.82 g, 2 h), in the style of Eukleidas, c. 405-400. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in both hands; in exergue, dolphin left (here off flan). Rev. [ΣYPAKOΣIΩN] Head of Arethousa left, hair bound with sphendone over which several tresses fly back, wearing double-loop earring and plain necklace with frontal pendant; around, four dolphins. Tudeer 104. Rizzo pl. XXXXVIII, 16. SNG ANS 300. Struck from a worn obverse die and slightly off center, otherwise, about very fine.

SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I, 405-367 BC. Litra (Bronze, 17 mm, 5.07 g, 2 h). ΣYPA Head of Athena to left, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with laurel wreath. Rev. Hippocamp left. CNS 35. SNG ANS 434. Pleasant light green patina. Very fine.

SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I, 405-367 BC. Hemilitron (Bronze, 18 mm, 3.74 g, 10 h). Head of Arethusa to left, wearing ampyx and sphendone adorned with a star; behind, dolphin to left. Rev. ΣΥ-ΡΑ Wheel with four spokes; dolphin in each of the bottom two quarters. CNS 20. SNG ANS 405. Very rare with this orientation of the inscription. Of beautiful late 5th century style, and with a fine greenish-brown patina. Good very fine.

SICILY. Syracuse. Timoleon and the Third Democracy, 344-317 BC. Hemidrachm (Bronze, 23 mm, 15.97 g, 6 h), c. 344-339/8 BC. ΖΕΥΣ ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΙΟΣ Laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios to right. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ Thunderbolt; to right, eagle right. SNG ANS 477-488. SNG Copenhagen 727. Minor spots of corrosion on the reverse, otherwise. Good very fine.

SICILY. Syracuse. Hieron II, 275-215 BC. (Bronze, 26 mm, 19.27 g, 11 h), Diademed head of Hieron II to left; behind head, uncertain symbol. Rev. ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ Helmeted cavalryman riding horse prancing to right, holding couched lance with his right hand. SNG Copenhagen 833ff. Smoothed, otherwise, very fine.

SKYTHIA. Olbia. circa 310-280 BC. (Bronze, 22 mm, 8.50 g, 9 h), Horned head of river god Borysthenes to left. Rev. ΟΛΒΙΟ Axe and bow in bowcase, ΔΙ monogram to left. SNG Pushkin 207-212. SNG Cop: -. SNG Stancomb 382. Magnificent example of very elegant style for the type, work of an excellent die cutter. About extremely fine.

CIMMERIAN BOSPOROS. Pantikapaion. circa 450-438/7 BC. Diobol (Silver, 12 mm, 1.76 g), Head of lion, facing. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square with swastika pattern, star in two opposite quarters. Frolova, frühe, Type VIII. Anokhin 971. SNG Pushkin 762. Well centered and clear with elegant details. Very fine.

CIMMERIAN BOSPOROS. Pantikapaion. circa 450-438/7 BC. Diobol (Silver, 12 mm, 1.72 g), Head of lion, facing. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square with swastika pattern, star in two opposite quarters. Frolova, frühe, Type VIII. Anokhin 971. SNG Pushkin 762. SNG Lockett 1088 (this obverse die). Well struck, clear example, nicely toned. Minor striking flatness on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.

CIMMERIAN BOSPOROS. Pantikapaion. circa 310-304/3 BC. (Bronze, 21 mm, 7.03 g, 12 h), Bearded head of Pan to right. Rev. Π - Α - Ν Forepart of a winged griffin to left; below, sturgeon swimming to left. MacDonald 69. Anokhin 111. SNG BM Black Sea 869-871. SNG Pushkin 801-825. Amazingly well struck and centered, a magnificent example with a beautiful chocolate patina. Extremely fine.

THRACE. Abdera. circa 411/0-386/5 BC. (Bronze, 15 mm, 3.31 g, 2 h), Anaxipolis, magistrate. Griffin springing left, with both forelegs raised. Rev. ΕΠ ΑΝΑΞΙΠΟΛΙΟΣ Head of Apollo to right. May, Abdera 286 (same obverse die as 285). SNG Cop.-. Very rare, apparently only two specimens recorded by May. Good fine.

THRACE. Abdera. 3rd-2nd centuries BC. Tetrobol (Silver, 15 mm, 1.61 g, 12 h), Griffin seated to left on club, below monogram. Rev. ABΔΗΡΙΤΕΩΝ Laureate head of Apollo to right within linear square. SNG Copenhagen 366. Well struck, clear example. Very fine.

THRACE. Abdera. c. 311-280 BC. Triobol (Silver, 13 mm, 1.27 g, 12 h), Laureate head of Poseidon to right. Rev. ΑΒΔΗΡΙΤΕΩΝ Griffin springing to right. Chryssanthaki-Nagle 274-89. SNG Cop. 376. Scarse and interesting. Die break on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.

THRACE. Abdera. circa 350-323 BC. (Bronze, 14 mm, 2.78 g, 12 h), Ermo.., magistrate. EPMO Griffin seated right on club. Rev. ABΔΗΡΙΤΕΩΝ Head of Apollo to right in linear square. SNG Cop. 374 var. (magistrate) C-N Period X. Well struck with nice darkish patina and a great obverse. Very fine.

THRACE. Abdera. 3rd-2nd centuries BC. (Bronze, 22 mm, 8.48 g, 12 h), Alexander, magistrate. Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. EΠΙ AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡOY ΑΒΔΗΡΙΤΩΝ Griffin seated to left. AMNG II 238, Moushmov 2456. Nicely toned, very interesting example. Obverse slightly off center, otherwise, very fine.

THRACE. Ainos. circa 280-200 BC. (Bronze, 17 mm, 3.26 g, 6 h), Head of Hermes to left, caduceus to left. Rev. AINIΩΝ Goat standing to left. SNG Cop.-. BMC -. A very interesting example, apparently unpublished. Good fine.

THRACE. Byzantion. circa 387/6-340 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 14 mm, 2.79 g), YΠY Heifer standing left on dolphin left with front left leg raised; below YE monogram. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square with stippled surface. SNG BM Black Sea 36-41 var. Clear, well centered and nicely toned example. About extremely fine.

THRACE. Elaios. circa 330-280 BC. (Bronze, 15 mm, 3.06 g, 6 h), Helmeted head of Athena to right. Rev. ΕΛΑΙΟΥΣΙΩΝ Owl standing facing on ΠΑ monogram. Apparently unpublished, very intersting example, well centered with nice details. SNG Cop. -. BMC -. Very fine.

THRACE. Maroneia. Circa 189/8-49/5 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 32 mm, 16.13 g, 12 h), Head of youthful Dionysos to right, wearing taenia and ivy wreath, and with his hair partially knotted at the back and partially falling down the back of his neck. Rev. ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΑΡΩΝΙΤΩΝ Nude Dionysos standing to left with cloak over his left arm, holding bunch of grapes in his right hand and narthex stalks in his left; to left and right, monograms. Schönert-Geiss 1196. Clear and well centered example,with most attractive old cabinet toning. About extremely fine.

THRACE. Perinthus. Pseudo-autonomous issue, 1st Century AD. (Bronze, 23 mm, 6.77 g, 7 h), Draped bust of Dionysos right, thyrsos before. Rev. ΠΕΡΙΝΘΙΩΝ Cult statue of Hera Samion standing facing. Schönert, Perinthos, 102. RPC I 1764. Attractive details with a lovely deep green patina. Very fine.

ISLANDS OFF THRACE, Samothrace. 3rd-2nd centuries BC. (Bronze, 17 mm, 4.81 g, 11 h), struck under magistrate Python. Bust of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet. Rev. ΣΑΜΟ ΠΥΘΟ Kybele seated to left, holding phiale and long scepter. BMC 4. HGC 322. SNG Copenhagen 999. Well centered example, deep green patina. Good very fine.

ISLANDS OFF THRACE, Samothrace. 3rd-2nd centuries BC. (Bronze, 14 mm, 2.22 g, 9 h), Thalas.., magistrate. Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet. Rev. ΣΑΜΟ ΘΑΛΑΣ Forepart of a ram, standing to right. Schönert-Geiss, Samothrake. SNG Copenhagen 1002 var. (magistrate) BMC 215.6-7var (magistrate). An impressive bronze issue from Samothace with lovely details. Nearly extremely fine.

ISLANDS OFF THRACE, Thasos. 500-480 BC. 1/8 Stater (Silver, 12 mm, 1.04 g). Satyr running to right . Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Le Rider, Thasiennes 4. HGC 6, 333. Carefully struck and well centered . About very fine.

ISLANDS OFF THRACE, Thasos. circa 480-463 BC. Stater (Silver, 19 mm, 8.73 g), Ithyphallic satyr advancing to right, carrying protesting nymph. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Le Rider, Thasiennes 5; HGC 6, 331.SNG Copenhagen 1010-11. Well struck, clear example beautifully toned. Very fine.

ISLANDS OFF THRACE, Thasos. circa 480-463 BC. Stater (Silver, 22 mm, 8.85 g), Ithyphallic satyr advancing to right, carrying protesting nymph. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Le Rider, Thasiennes 5; HGC 6, 331.SNG Copenhagen 1010-11. Well centered, nicely toned. About very fine.

ISLANDS OFF THRACE, Thasos. Circa 412-404 BC. Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 3.36 g), Satyr facing, head right, carrying off protesting nymph . Rev. Quadripartite quadratum incusum. Le Rider, Thasiennes 8. HGC 6, 336. SNG Cop. 1019. Nicely toned, extraordinary details with a very sharp reverse. Obverse struck from a somewhat worn die, otherwise, about extremely fine.

ISLANDS OFF THRACE, Thasos. Circa 2nd Century BC - 1st Century BC. (Bronze, 20 mm, 6.79 g, 1 h), Diademed and draped bust of Artemis to right, bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. ΘΑΣΙΩΝ Herakles nude, but lionskin tied around neck and falling over his shoulders, advancing to right, drawing bow about to shoot an arrow; Λω and BΦΝ monogram to the right field. BMC Thrace pg. 225, 105 var. SNG Cop. 1057-59 var. Le Rider 60 var. cf. CNG Triton V lot 335. Lovely details, beautiful dark-green patina. Very fine.

KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 16.82 g, 9 h), Sestos, c. 297/6-282/1. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated on throne to left, leaning her left elbow on her shield and holding Nike, crowning the king’s name, in her right; behind, transverse spear without point; inner left, dolphin; below throne, monogram of ΠM. Müller -. Thompson 24. Flan crack and, on the reverse, faint graffito, otherwise, very fine.

KINGS OF THRACE. Bergaios, early 4th century BC. Chalkous (Bronze, 10 mm, 0.90 g, 4 h), Bearded head of Silenos to right. Rev. BEP Scorpion fish swimming to right. BMC 2-3. Peter p. 105. Mouchmov 38. Good very fine.

MACEDON. Aphytis. circa 187-179 BC. Dichalkon (Bronze, 16 mm, 3.98 g, 10 h), Head of Zeus Ammon right. Rev. AΦΥ around two confronted eagles. SNG ANS 223. BMC 5. Same dies as CNG MBS 76 lot 262. Rare example with beautiful dark green patina; great details. Very fine.

MACEDON. “Aigai” Mygdones or Krestones. circa 485-470 BC. Trihemiobol (Silver, 12 mm, 1.07 g), He-goat moving right, head turned back to left; in field above, pellet within circle; to right, pellet. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. SNG Copenhagen 28. A scarce variety; nicely toned and very attractive. Very fine.

MACEDON. Amphipolis. Pseudo-autonomous issue, 2nd century AD. (Bronze, 16 mm, 3.52 g, 5 h), Diademed head of Zeus (?) to left. Rev. AMΦΙΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ Eagle standing facing on thunderbolt, head to right, holding wreath in its beak. Gaebler p.37, 46 pl.IX 20 (same obverse die) SNG ANS -. BMC -. A very rare example with sharp details and traces of the original minting luster. A exceptional and very interesting coin. Reverse slightly off center, otherwise, extremely fine.

MACEDON. Amphipolis. circa 187-168/7 BC. (Bronze, 19 mm, 5.75 g, 10 h), Head of Poseidon to right. Rev. ΑΜΦΙΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ Horse prancing right; monogram above and before. Touratsoglou, Macedonia pl. 9, 8; SNG ANS 127. Nice details and very well preserved for the issue. Good very fine.

MACEDON. Apollonia. circa 187-late 2nd century BC. (Bronze, 22 mm, 7.85 g, 7 h), Wreathed head of Dionysos right. Rev. ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΟΣ Amphora. SNG ANS 224-6. SNG Cop 133. Well centered with a attractive dark green patina; nice details. Overstruck as usual, otherwise, very fine.

MACEDON. Neapolis. circa 424-350 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 13 mm, 1.90 g, 1 h), Facing gorgoneion. Rev. NEOΠ Head of nymph to right. SNG ANS 447–54. A lustrous, most attractive example with amazing details. About extremely fine.

MACEDON. Olynthos. circa 500-450 BC. Tetrobol (Silver, 14 mm, 2.48 g, 8 h), Horse standing right, attached by bridle to Ionic column; flower above rump. Rev. ΟΛΥΝ Eagle flying to right, holding serpent in beak, within incuse square. SNG ANS 464. SNG Cop. 233 var. Robinson-Clement 1b. Lightly toned and clear. Very fine.

MACEDON, Chalkidian League. circa 432-348 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 13.90 g, 12 h), Olympichos, magistrate, circa 352/1 BC. Laureate head of Apollo to left. Rev. ΧAΛΚΙΔΕΩΝ / EΠΙ ΟΛΥΜΠΙXOY Kithara with seven strings. Robinson & Clement 113 (A73/P96). SNG ANS 506 (same dies). A well centered example of fine late classical style. Slightly porous and possibly overstruck, otherwise, very fine.

MACEDON. Philippoi. circa 356-345 BC. Hemiobol (Bronze, 17 mm, 5.27 g, 11 h), Head of youthful Herakles to left, wearing lion’s skin headdress. Rev. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΩΝ Tripod, M and corn ear to the left field. SNG Cop. 297. BMC 97. ANS 659 var. Glossy dark patina. Good fine.

MACEDON. Philippoi. circa 356-345 BC. Chalkous (Bronze, 11 mm, 1.44 g, 6 h), Head of youthful Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. ΦΙΛΙΠ-ΠΩΝ Tripod. SNG ANS 670 SNG Cop. 302-303. Clear and well struck, with a attractive dark green patina. Minor earth deposits, otherwise, good very fine.

MACEDON. Potidaia. Circa 450-432 BC. Hemiobol (Silver, 7 mm, 0.33 g, 3 h). Π Horse prancing to right. Rev. Trident. AMNG -. BMC -. HGC 3.1 650 (this coin). SNG Copenhagen -. SNG ANS -. Possibly unique. Extremely rare. Good fine.

MACEDON. Skione. Circa 480-450 BC. Tetrobol (Silver, 12 mm, 2.02 g, 7 h). Bare head of Protesilaos to right. Rev. ΣKI Eye of ship within incuse square. SNG ANS 708. Nice metal. Very fine.

MACEDON. Thessalonica. Pseudo-autonomous, circa 187-31 BC. (Bronze, 18 mm, 7.07 g, 1 h), Helmeted head of Athena to right. Rev. ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ Horse galloping to right; above, 8 rayed star. SNG ANS 770 (this reverse die). Struck on a thick plancet well centered with a lovely dark patina. Very fine.

MACEDON. Thessalonica. Pseudo-autonomous, temp.Caracalla, AD 198-216. (Bronze, 22 mm, 5.49 g, 7 h), ΘΕCCΑΛΟΝΕΙΚΗ Draped, veiled and turreted bust of Tyche to right. Rev. ΘΕCCΑΛΟΝΙΚΕΩΝ in four lines within wreath. Touratsoglou Issue XII, Group C. BMC 56. SNG ANS 816 var. Well struck with nice details. Slightly off center, otherwise, very fine.

MACEDON. Tragilos. Circa 380 BC. (Bronze, 15 mm, 4.21 g, 7 h). Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos. Rev. ΤΡΑΙΛΙΟΝ Rose; grape cluster to the right field. SNG ANS 911. SNG Cop. 452. Nice details with an amazing depiction of Hermes that reminisces the silver tetradrachms of Ainos; A magnificent example. Some minor scratches, otherwise, almost extremely fine.

MACEDON. Tragilos. circa 380 BC. (Bronze, 16 mm, 4.40 g, 9 h), Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos. Rev. TPAIΛΙΟΝ Rose; grape cluster to the right field. SNG ANS 907-910; SNG Copenhagen 451. Nice dark patina, attractive details. Overstruck, otherwise, very fine.

MACEDON (ROMAN PROTECTORATE), Republican period. Transitional bronze issue. circa 167-165 BC. (Bronze, 22 mm, 9.10 g, 12 h), Facing mask of Silenos, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. D MAKEΔΟΝΩΝ in three lines, within ivy wreath. Touratsoglou, Macedonia 25. SNG Cop. 1324-6. MacKay pl. III, 10. Strucked on a irregular flan, otherwise, good very fine.

MACEDON (ROMAN PROTECTORATE), Republican period. Transitional bronze issue. circa 167-165 BC. (Bronze, 21 mm, 12.51 g, 12 h), Facing mask of Silenos, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. D MAKEΔΟΝΩΝ in three lines, within ivy wreath. Touratsoglou, Macedonia 25. SNG Cop. 1324-6. MacKay pl. III, 10. Well centered example. Struck on a tight flan, otherwise, very fine.

MACEDON (ROMAN PROTECTORATE), Time of Aemilius Paullus. Gaius Publilius, quaestor, circa 168-167 BC. (Bronze, 23 mm, 11.89 g, 9 h), Helmeted head of Roma to right. Rev. ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ ΤΑΜΙΟΥ ΓΑΙΟΥ ΠΟΠΛΙΛΙΟΥ in three lines within oak wreath. SNG Cop. 1318. MacKay pl. III, 1. Well centered, clear example with a atractive dark patina. Struck from a somewhat worn obverse die, otherwise, very fine.

MACEDON (ROMAN PROTECTORATE), Time of Aemilius Paullus. Gaius Publilius, quaestor, circa 168-167 BC. (Bronze, 23 mm, 11.61 g, 12 h), Helmeted head of Roma to right. Rev. ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ ΤΑΜΙΟΥ ΓΑΙΟΥ ΠΟΠΛΙΛΙΟΥ in three lines within oak wreath. SNG Cop. 1318. MacKay pl. III, 1. Clear example with a very attractive obverse. Some uncleaned deposits, otherwise, very fine.

MACEDON (ROMAN PROTECTORATE), Time of Aemilius Paullus. Lucius Fulcinnius, quaestor, circa 167 BC. (Bronze, 29 mm, 7.72 g, 2 h), Helmeted head of Roma to right. Rev. ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ ΤΑΜΙΟΥ ΛΕΥΚΙΟΥ ΦΟΛΚΙΝΝΙΟΥ in three lines within oak wreath; TK monogram above. AMNG III 200. SNG Tübingen 1222. BMC 80. MacKay pp. 6-7. Clear example, brown patina. Struck on a thick and tight flan, otherwise, very fine.

MACEDON (ROMAN PROVINCE). Aesillas, Quaestor, circa 95-70 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 15.73 g, 12 h). Head of the deified Alexander the Great to right; behind, Θ. Rev. Money chest, club, and chair; all within wreath. Bauslaugh Group VI. SNG Copenhagen 1330. Gently toned. Very fine.

MACEDON (ROMAN PROVINCE). Aesillas, Quaestor, circa 95-70 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 16.37 g, 12 h), Head of the deified Alexander the Great to right; behind, Θ. Rev. Money chest, club, and chair; all within wreath. Bauslaugh Group VI. SNG Copenhagen 13330. Nicely toned. Struck off center, otherwise, very fine.

MACEDON. Koinon of Macedon. Pseudo-autonomous issue, 1st century AD. (Bronze, 16 mm, 3.85 g), Beroia. Macedonian shield. Rev. MΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ Nike standing to left on globe, holding wreath with the extended right hand and palm branch with the left. SNG Cop. 1331. SNG ANS.-. RPC -. Unusual and rare; a very interesting example. Good very fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Perdikkas III, 365-359 BC. Hemiobol (Bronze, 17 mm, 4.34 g, 1 h), Head of Herakles in lion skin headdress to right. Rev. ΠΕΡΔΙΚ Lion standing right breaking javelin with his jaws. SNG Alpha Bank 240-51. SNG ANS 114-9. Well struck and clear. Very fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 16.82 g, 6 h), Amphipolis mint, c. 315-294. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings; to left, Λ above torch; under throne, 8 rayed star. Price 474. Beautifully well centered example with a powerful portrait of Hercules. Very fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. (Bronze, 17 mm, 3.56 g, 9 h), Amphipolis mint, struck under regent Antipater, circa 325-323/2 BC. Head of youthful Herakles to right, wearing lion skin. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Eagle standing to right on thunderbolt, head left; crescent above. Price 91b. Interesting deep green patina. Good very fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Hemiobol (Bronze, 18 mm, 6.82 g, 5 h), Uncertain macedonian mint. Head of Herakles in lion skin headdress to right. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Bow in bowcase and club; monogram above. Price 316. Lovely chocolate toning. Good very fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 16.91 g, 1 h), Sardes mint, c. 319 -315. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated to left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left; below the hand holding the eagle, 7 rayed star; below throne monogram. Price 2645. Nicely toned example, high relief. Good very fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Drachm (Silver, 27 mm, 4.27 g, 11 h), Sardes, 334-323 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated facing on throne with a back, his left leg and torso facing front, his head, right arm and right to left; holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left; to left and below throne, monogram. Price 2580. Clear and sharp. Obverse off center and reverse of slightly worn die, otherwise, extremely fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 4.25 g, 11 h), Kolophon mint, c. 319-310 BC. Head of youthful Herakles in lion's skin headdress to right. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle in his right; to left, ΠPΑ monogram; below throne, IΩ monogram. Müller 900. Price 1786. Well centered with beautiful details. Nearly extremely fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 3.92 g, 1 h), Chios mint, c. 290-275 BC. Head of Herakles wearing lionskin headdress to right. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus Aetophoros seated left, to left, monogram above and grape bunch below. Price 2324 var. Sharply struck with excellent details. About extremely fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Hemiobol (Bronze, 19 mm, 5.92 g, 9 h), Tarsos mint, c. 323-317. Head of youthful Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Bow in bowcase and club, caduceus below. Price 3059. Attractively toned. Some earthen deposits, otherwise, very fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.08 g, 9 h), Carrhae mint, c. 305-300 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus Aetophoros seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings; below throne, monogram; in the left field crescent and monogram. Price 3816. Excellent high relief example with very attractive details. About extremely fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Plated tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 15.12 g, 12 h), Carrhae mint, c. 305-300 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus Aetophoros seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings; below throne, monogram; in the left field crescent and AT monogram. Price 3820. An amazingly struck plated tetradrachm of Alexander in high relief, lustrous and exquisite details . Nearly very fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 16.91 g, 12 h), struck under Philip III, Babylon, c. 323-317. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding eagle in his right hand and scepter in his left; to left, Μ; below throne, ΛΥ. Price 3692. A well-centered piece in high relief. Good very fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios, 323-317 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 4.19 g, 1 h), in the types of Alexander III, Sardes mint, c. 322-319/8 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. ΦIΛIΠΠΟΥ Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle in his right hand and scepter in his left; to left, bee; below throne, A. Price P110b. A very attractive, nicely toned example. Very fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios, 323-317 BC. (Bronze, 16 mm, 4.19 g, 11 h), Salamis mint. Macedonian shield with facing gorgoneion on boss. Rev. B A Macedonian helmet facing, caduceus to left. Price 3158. Liampi, Chronologie, series II, group 6, 170-92. Well centered with lovely patina. About extremely fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios, 323-317 BC. (Bronze, 15 mm, 3.77 g, 12 h), Salamis mint. Macedonian shield with facing gorgoneion on boss. Rev. B A Macedonian helmet facing, caduceus to left. Price 3158. Liampi, Chronologie, series II, group 6, 170-92. Very attractive clear example. About extremely fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios, 323-317 BC. Chalcous (Bronze, 11 mm, 1.28 g, 9 h), Miletos mint. Diademed head of Apollo to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ Rider to right, monogram on the upper left field. SNG Cop. 1171. Price P65. Thompson 217. SNG ANS 1005. Dark toned with excellent details. About very fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Kassander, 305-298 BC. Hemiobol (Bronze, 17 mm, 3.56 g, 5 h), Asia minor mint?, c. 301 BC. Helmeted head of Athena to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΚΑΣΣΑΝΔΡΟΥ Club and bow in bowcase. SNG Copenhagen 1159. Lovely dark glossy patina. About extremely fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Demetrios I Poliorketes, 306-283 BC. (Bronze, 14 mm, 4.20 g, 12 h), Salamis mint, 300-295 BC. Head of Athena to right wearing Corinthian helmet. Rev. BA Prow of a galley to right, monogram below. Newell, Demetrius 20. SNG Alpha Bank 945. SNG Copenhagen 1194. Attractive example with a lovely luster. Very fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Philip V, 221-179 BC. (Bronze, 20 mm, 7.42 g, 12 h), 186-183/2 BC. Head of youthful Herakles to right, wearing lion skin. Rev. BA Φ Two goats kneeling to right, corn of ear below. SNG Alpha Bank 1090-1. Touratsoglou, Macedonia 14. SNG München 1163. SNG Cop. 1250-1251. Well strucked with magnificent details and a lovely dark patina. Nearly very fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Time of Philip V and Perseus, 187-168 BC. (Bronze, 24 mm, 8.79 g, 9 h), Diademed head of Poseidon to right. Rev. ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ Club; HP monogram above; all within oak wreath. SNG Cop. 1296 (this obverse die). BMC 52. Very attractive, well centered on a broad flan. Very fine.

KINGS OF PAEONIA. Patraos, Circa 335-315 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 12.85 g, 12 h), Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. ΠΑΤΡΑΟΥ Paeonian horseman, wearing crested helmet and full armor, galloping right and spearing fallen Macedonian soldier; below horse’s back legs, trident. Paeonian Hoard 448 (same dies). SNG ANS 1026-1028. Nice and clear example with a light goldish toning. About extremely fine.

KINGS OF PAEONIA. Audoleon, Circa 315-286 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 16.98 g, 2 h), in the types of Alexander III ‘the Great’, Astibos? mint, 300-286 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated to left on backless throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left; below the hand holding the eagle, monogram. Price 656. Waggoner, XIV. Well struck, with an astonishing reverse. Minor die flaws on the obverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.

ILLYRIA. Dyrrhachion. circa 344-300 BC. Stater (Silver, 22 mm, 8.18 g, 2 h), Δ Pegasus flying right with straight wings. Rev. ΔΥΡΑ Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, club. Pegasi 30 var (same reverse die). SNG Cop. -. A very interesting and rare die combination linking the serie with the pegasos flying to the left with the one with the pegasos flying to the right. Very fine.

EPEIROS . Ambrakia. Circa 360-338 BC. Stater (Silver, 24 mm, 8.63 g, 12 h), AN Pegasos flying right with straight wings. Rev. Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, Thymiaterion. Pegasi 112 (same dies) . Rare; nicely struck and toned. Early stage of the usual die break on the obverse and slightly doublestruck reverse,otherwise. Nearly extremely fine.