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of flat striking. This is only the second time a woman was ruler of Rome. aEF...4950
50. CONSTANTINE X, DUCAS, 1059-1067 AD; Constantinople, Histamenon
Nomisma, 4.38g. Berk-315, DO-1a, Sear-1847. Obv: Christ seated facing on throne,
raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels. Rx: Emperor standing
facing on cushion, wearing crown and loros, grasping labarum marked with globule
on shaft and globus cruciger. Ex Berk 180, 16 August 2012, lot 125. VF+...........525
51. MICHAEL VII, 1071-1078 AD; Constantinople, Stamenon Nomisma, 4.32g. Berk-
326, DO-2b, Sear-1868. Obv: Christ nimbate holding Gospels. Rx: Facing bust of
Michael VII holding labarum and globus cruciger. Ex Berk 180, 16 August 2012, lot
132. Magnificent obverse. EF / VF..........................................................................400
52. MICHAELVIII;1071-8AD.Constantinople,HistamenonNomisma,4.24g.Berk-322,
DO-1,Sear-1869.Obv:NimbatebustofChristfacing,raisingr.handandholdingGospelsin
l. Rx: Bust of Michael facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Mint State..550
53. MANUEL I, COMNENUS, 1143-1180 AD; EL Aspron Trachy, 4.25g. Sear-1959,
BMC-27, Paris-6, Hendy-pl. 13.5-9, Ratto-2120. Obv: Christ standing facing on dais,
bearded and wearing numbus cruciger, pallium and colobium; in l. hand, book of
Gospels; to l., IC (line above); to r., XC (line above) and star on either side. Rx:
Manuel, bearded (on l.) and St. Theodore, bearded and nimbate (on r.) both standing
facing, holding between them patriarchal cross with large globus at base; the emperor
wears crown, divitision and loros, and holds sheathed sword in r., while the saint is clad
in military attire. Legend around. Unusually well-struck for issue. Mint State.......600
54. MANUEL I, COMNENUS, 1143-1180 AD; EL Aspron Trachy, 4.53g. Sear-1959,
BMC-27-30, BN-6-11, Hendy-pl. 13.5-9, Ratto-2120. Obv: Christ standing facing on
dais, bearded and wearing numbus cruciger, pallium and colobium; in l. hand, book of
Gospels; to l., IC (line above); to r., XC (line above) and star on either side. Rx: Manuel,
bearded (on l.) and St. Theodore, bearded and nimbate (on r.) both standing facing,
holding between them patriarchal cross with large globus at base; the emperor wears
crown, divitision and loros, and holds sheathed sword in r., whilst the saint is clad in
military attire. Legend around. Unusually well-struck for issue. Mint State...........575
55. SICILY, ROGER II; 1130-1140 AD, Tari, 1.26g. Spahr-69. Obv: Artistically
arranged cufic legend around large pellet in center and six smaller pellets joined in
a circle. Rx: Large cross between IC - XC / NI - KA, all within linear circle; around,
Cufic legend. EF....................................................................................................300
GREEK SILVER
56. CAMPANIA, KYME; 450-423 BC, Didrachm, 7.50g. Obv: Head of female r. Rx:
KYMAION Wheat grain above, mussel below. Rare and desirable, a lovely example
despite the die break on the obverse. EF................................................................5750
57. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 480-470 BC, Nomos, 7.68g. Fischer-Bossert-81,
Vlasto-74. Obv: Boy on dolphin right; sea shell below. Greek legend above. Rx:
Wheel pattern. Ex Gemini XII, 11 January 2015, lot 11. Pleasant VF................3500
Tarentum Beauty
58. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; c. 425-415 BC, Nomos, 7.99g. Fischer-Bossert-279
(V127/R212), Vlasto-255. Obv: Phalantos naked and ithyphallic riding dolphin left;
extending right hand and holding cuttlefish in left hand. Rx:Taras naked to waist, seated
left on stool and balancing distaff on right hand, a lekythos on his left wrist. Ex Gemini
XII, 11 January 2015, lot 13. Ex NAC 10, 9April 1997, lot 17. ExM&MBasel 10, 1951,
lot 161.This fascinating type fromTarentum is a departure from the typical boy on horse
reverse instead showing Taras seated. The obverse also displays an unwieldy cuttlefish
in the boy’s hand. Head of boy weakly struck, otherwise beautifully toned.. EF.15500
59. CALABRIA, TARENTUM; 380-334 BC, Diobol, 0.95g. Vlasto-1293. Obv: Head
of Athena r. wearing crested helmet on which hippocamp. Rx: Heracles kneeling r.
holding club and grappling with lion. Some obverse corrosion. Fine.......................80
60. LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; 530-510 BC, 1/3 Stater, 2.04g. Noe, Johnson-Class 1,
29. Obv: Wheat ear upright, MET to l. Rx: The same type incuse, MET retrograde to r.
Ex NAC N, 26 June 2003, lot 1052 (A.D.M. Collection). Ex Bourgey, June 1959, lot
54. This is one of the first issues of Metapontum and is very scarce. Toned EF...1650
61. LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; c. 290-280 BC, Nomos, 7.68g. Johnston,
Metapontum-D3.10. Obv: Head of Demeter r. Rx: Ear of grain, amphora to l. Barley
weakly struck on reverse. EF...................................................................................650
62. LUCANIA, METAPONTUM; c. 330-290 BC, Nomos, 7.62g. Johnston,
Metapontum-C4, HN Italy-1583. Obv: Head of Demeter l. Rx: Ear of grain, tongs to
l. aEF......................................................................................................................700
Signed Die
63. LUCANIA, VELIA; c. 340-320 BC, Nomos, 7.02g. Williams-335, Gulbenkian-111,
Dewing-464, SNG Fitzwilliam-667. Obv: Head of Athena in three-quarter
perspective, wearing a winged Phrygian helmet, with the engraver’s signature
[ΚΛΕΥΔΩΡΟΥ] across bowl. Rx: ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ Lion standing left, tearing prey, below
lion, monogram, above, Α. Ex Gemini XII, 11 January 2015, lot 23. Ex CNG 81, 20
May 2009, lot 113. Areas of flat strike on both sides. VF......................................2750
Exceptional Locroi Epizephyrii
64. BRUTTIUM. LOCROI EPIZEPHYRII; c. 275-270 BC, Nomos, 7.16g. SNGANS-
531, SNG Cop-1867, SNG Munich-1499, HN Italy-2347, Franke-Hirmer pl. 101,
293. Obv: Laureate head of Zeus l.; below the truncation of neck monogram NE. Rx:
Roma seated r. on throne, wearing chiton and peplos over knees; r. arm rests on oblong
shield, parazonium held under l. arm. She is crowned by a standing female figure
(Pistis). In r. field, ΠΙΣΤΙΣ; to l., [ΡΩΜΑ] and in exergue, ΛΟΚΡΩΝ. Ex Gemini XII,
11 January 2015, lot 25. A rare and sharp rendition of Zeus. Beautifully toned. This
coin is rather scarce and normally doesn’t come in this condition. EF................16000
65. SICILY, KATANE; 413-404 BC, Litra, 0.80g. SNGANS-1267, SNG Cop-182. Obv:
Head of bald Silenus l. Rx: KATANAIΩΝ Winged thunderbolt. Toned EF........1800
Early Zancle-Messana
66. SICILY. ZANCLE-MESSANA; c. 515-493 BC, Drachm, 6.06g. SNG ANS-301,
Grose-2367.Obv:DANKVEDolphinleapingl.,withinsickle-shapedbandrepresenting
Scallopshellatcenterofincuse
key-pattern. Some encrustation on both obverse and reverse, well-centered. aEF.1900
67. SICILY, LEONTINI; c. 466-425 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.64g. SNG ANS-229. Obv:
Head of Apollo laureate r. Rx: Lion’s head r.; around, four barley corns and ethnic
ΛΕΟΝΤΙΝΟΝ. This coin is a very desirable well-struck type, but has numerous areas
of isolated pitting. EF.............................................................................................2100
68. SICILY, SYRACUSE; c. 510-485 BC, Didrachm, 7.91g. Boehringer-51. Obv:
Head of Arethusa r.; around, three dolphins. Rx: Horseman riding r. This is a scarce
denomination. EF / VF...........................................................................................1750
69. SICILY, SYRACUSE; c. 485-480 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.20g. Boehringer-112 (V51/
R77), Arnold-Biucchi-Randazzo 267 (same dies), SNG Munich-935 (same dies).
Obv: Charioteer driving quadriga r., holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above to
crown horses. Rx. ΣVRAK–OΣΙ −ΟΝ Head of Arethusa r., wearing pearl diadem and
pearl necklace, four dolphins around. Ex Gemini XII, 11 January 2015, lot 42. Light
pitting on reverse.. VF+ / VF.................................................................................2750
High Relief Siris
70. EMATHIAN DISTRICT, SIRIS OR LETE ; c. 525-480 BC, Stater, 9.10g. SNG
Ashmolean-2270. Obv: Naked satyr standing r., seizing arm of nymph who tries to flee
while looking back; above, pellet. Rx: Incuse square divided by large X. Exceptionally
well-struck in high relief. A few small contact marks on satyr’s arm. EF.............5950
71. CHALCIDIAN DISTRICT, ACANTHUS; c. 470-465 BC, Hemiobol, 0.32g. SNG
ANS-51. Obv: Bull’s head r., border of dots. Rx: Four-part incuse square. Well-
centered and struck. aEF..........................................................................................300
72. MACEDONIA, AMPHIPOLIS; c. 400 BC, Obol, 0.43g. SNG ANS-83, SNG
Ashmolean-2241,Dewing-1011 EthnicΑ-
Μ/Φ-Ιandreeffishr.surroundedbylinearsquarewithinincusesquare.Well-centeredand
struck. Some minor porosity which is normal for these small Greek fractions. EF.325
73. CHALCIDIAN DISTRICT, MENDE ; c. 520-480 BC, Tritartemorion, 0.25g.
SNG ANS-367. Obv: Ass’s head and neck r. Rx: Mill-sail incuse. High relief. Good
VF.............................................................................................................................325
74. CHALCIDIAN DISTRICT, TERONE; c. 465-410 BC, Tritartemorion, 0.41g.
Traité-pl. 318.14. Obv: Oinochoe r. with single grape cluster hanging against body.
Rx: T - E - P - O Forepart of goat r., all within incuse square. Surface porosity,
otherwise well-centered and cute imagery. VF........................................................200
75. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC ; “Pella,” c. 315-310
BC, Tetradrachm, 16.99g. Price-257. Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin
headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l., eagle on outstretched arm; thunderbolt over Σ in l. field,
thysos under throne. Excellent style. Toned and high relief. EF............................1150
76. ALEXANDER THE GREAT, STRUCK UNDER DEMETRIOS I
POLIORKETES ; Salamis, c. 306-300 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.81g. Price-3180 corr.
(var). Obv: Head of Herakles r., wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: Zeus seated l.; ΣΑ
monogram in l. field, Γ below throne. Toned. aEF..................................................750
77. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC, Tetradrachm,
16.95g. Price-3928, SNG Oxford-3117A var., SNG Saroglos-658-659 var.. Obv:
Head of Herakles r. wearing lion-skin headdress. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus enthroned
l. holding eagle and scepter; in left field, monogram above anchor and forepart of
grazing horse; beneath throne, ΣΩ. Ex Gemini XII, 11 January 2015, lot 74. Light
scratches and some contact marks on reverse. High relief obverse.. Choice EF...1500
Sculpted Alexander the Great
78. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC ; Babylon, lifetime
issue, c. 325-323 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.16g. Price-3636. Obv: Head of Herakles r.
wearing lionskin. Rx: Zeus seated l. holding eagle and scepter,Artemis holding torch in
l. field, monogram and M below throne. Scarce and exceptionally well-engraved issue.
Coins of Alexander the Great are ubiquitous. Most collectors that want one can easily
obtainthem. Stylisticallytheydifferdramaticallyminttomint. Thiscoinshowsastrong
Herakles and is visually very impressive. Full beading and high relief. aEF........1250
79. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT, 336-323 BC; Messembria, c.
250-175 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.40g. Price-1080. Obv: Head of Alexander as Heracles
r. Rx: BAΣIΛEΩΣ - AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus enthroned l., helmet and MA in l. field, AΠ
under throne. Toned and bold VF...........................................................................325
80. MACEDONIA, ALEXANDER III THE GREAT; 336-323 BC. Phaselis, 211/210
BC (dated), Tetradrachm, 16.24g. Price-2843. Obv: Head of Herakles r. wearing lion-
skin headdress. Rx: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus enthroned l. extending arm and holding
eagle; symbol of Greek Phi below eagle with ‘H’ monogram below. Some brightness
to the silver and areas of corrosion. VF...................................................................400
81. MACEDONIA,ANTIGONUS GONATAS; 271/0-265 BC, Drachm, 4.17g.AMNG-
III/2, p. 187, 5, pl. 33, 26; Weber-2192; SNG Cop-1203; Merker, ANSMN 9 (1960),
pp. 40, 44 f. Obv: Head of Poseidon r., wearing seaweed wreath. Rx: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
- ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ Athena advancing l., brandishing thunderbolt and holding shield;
Macedonian helmet in inner l. field, TI in inner r. field. Ex Gemini XI, 12 January 2014,
lot 66. According to A. Baldwin Brett, ANSMN 4, 1950, pp. 55-72, the reverse type of
this coin is a free imitation of the cult statue of Athena at Pella . VF / Fine............975
82. MACEDONIA, PHILIP V-PERSEUS ; Pella, c. 187-168 BC, Triobol, 2.47g. SNG
Ashmolean-3280.Obv:MA/KE, Macedonian
helmet l., two monograms on l, a monogram and trident on r. Nearly Mint State.250
83. MACEDONIA UNDER ROMAN RULE; Tetradrachm, Macedonia, Amphipolis,
158-149 BC, 16.70g. AMNG III-159, SNG Cop-1310. Obv: Bust of Artemis r. within
Macedonian shield. Rx: Ethnic MAKEΔONΩN / ΠPΩTHΣ, Club of Herakles, and
monogram within wreath; thunderbolt to l. Sharply struck, some iridescent toning
around edges. Mint State..........................................................................................975
84. THRACE, TRIEROS ; Trierus, c. 400 BC, Tritartemorion, 0.42g. Weber-2399,
Pozzi-758. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo left. Rx: T - P / I Laurel branch in linear
square. aEF.............................................................................................................300