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Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o at Savino & Partners a.s - 18, Máchova 838, Vinohrady 120 00 Prague, Czech Republic, thu 26 September 2024
Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o at Savino & Partners a.s:
18, Máchova 838, Vinohrady
120 00 Prague, Czech Republic
18, Máchova 838, Vinohrady
120 00 Prague, Czech Republic
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Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o at Savino & Partners a.s:
18, Máchova 838, Vinohrady
120 00 Prague, Czech Republic
125
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 333-310 BC), Half Stater; AV (4,4,37 g; 15 mm)
TAPANTINΩN, Head of Hera r., wearing stephane, triple-pendant earring and necklace; in l. field, E; Rv. TAPAΣ, Dolphin rider l., holding small dolphin on outstretched r. hand and trident in l.; below, T – K. Vlasto 5; De Luynes 247; Jameson 149; AMB 90; Fischer-Bossert G7h; HN Italy [..]
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Calabria, Tarentum (c. 333-310 BC), Half Stater; AV (4,4,37 g; 15 mm)
TAPANTINΩN, Head of Hera r., wearing stephane, triple-pendant earring and necklace; in l. field, E; Rv. TAPAΣ, Dolphin rider l., holding small dolphin on outstretched r. hand and trident in l.; below, T – K. Vlasto 5; De Luynes 247; Jameson 149; AMB 90; Fischer-Bossert G7h; HN Italy [..]
126
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 332-302 BC), Nomos; AR (8,15 g; 20,4 mm)
Phili- and Phi-, magistrates. Nude rider on horse galloping to r., stabbing with spear held in his r. hand and holding two other spears and shield with his l.; below, ΣΑ; Rv. [TAPAΣ], youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to l., holding dolphin in his r. hand and distaff in his l.; [..]
126
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 332-302 BC), Nomos; AR (8,15 g; 20,4 mm)
Phili- and Phi-, magistrates. Nude rider on horse galloping to r., stabbing with spear held in his r. hand and holding two other spears and shield with his l.; below, ΣΑ; Rv. [TAPAΣ], youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to l., holding dolphin in his r. hand and distaff in his l.; [..]
127
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 332-302 BC), Nomos; AR (7,90 g; 21,3 mm)
Horseman galloping r., holding shield and spears; below, ΔΑΙ; Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, oecist riding dolphin l., holding trident and shield; on l., ΦI; below, murex. HN Italy 935; Vlasto 595. Good extremely fine. Refined style.
127
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 332-302 BC), Nomos; AR (7,90 g; 21,3 mm)
Horseman galloping r., holding shield and spears; below, ΔΑΙ; Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, oecist riding dolphin l., holding trident and shield; on l., ΦI; below, murex. HN Italy 935; Vlasto 595. Good extremely fine. Refined style.
128
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 332-302 BC), Nomos; AR (8,20 g; 20,8 mm)
Phili- and Phi-, magistrates. Nude rider on horse galloping to r., stabbing with spear held in his r. hand and holding two other spears and shield with his l.; below, ΣΑ; Rv. TAPAΣ, Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to l., holding dolphin in his r. hand and distaff in his l.; to [..]
128
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 332-302 BC), Nomos; AR (8,20 g; 20,8 mm)
Phili- and Phi-, magistrates. Nude rider on horse galloping to r., stabbing with spear held in his r. hand and holding two other spears and shield with his l.; below, ΣΑ; Rv. TAPAΣ, Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to l., holding dolphin in his r. hand and distaff in his l.; to [..]
129
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 332-302 BC), Nomos; AR (7,95 g; 21,8 mm)
Sa-, magistrate. ΣΑ, warrior, holding shield and two spears in l. hand, preparing to cast a third spear held in right, on horseback r.; Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, Phalanthos, holding distaff in fold of r. arm, on dolphin l.; below, prow l.. Fischer-Bossert 1130 (V419/R872); HN [..]
129
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 332-302 BC), Nomos; AR (7,95 g; 21,8 mm)
Sa-, magistrate. ΣΑ, warrior, holding shield and two spears in l. hand, preparing to cast a third spear held in right, on horseback r.; Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, Phalanthos, holding distaff in fold of r. arm, on dolphin l.; below, prow l.. Fischer-Bossert 1130 (V419/R872); HN [..]
130
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 332-302), Nomos; AR (6,24 g; 20 mm)
Warrior, preparing to cast spear held in r. hand, holding two spears and shield in l., on horse rearing r., ΣΑ below; Rv. Taras, holding kantharos in extended r. hand, cradling trident in l. arm, astride dolphin l.; below, small dolphin l.. HN Italy 937; SNG ANS 995 var. Near extremely fi [..]
130
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 332-302), Nomos; AR (6,24 g; 20 mm)
Warrior, preparing to cast spear held in r. hand, holding two spears and shield in l., on horse rearing r., ΣΑ below; Rv. Taras, holding kantharos in extended r. hand, cradling trident in l. arm, astride dolphin l.; below, small dolphin l.. HN Italy 937; SNG ANS 995 var. Near extremely fi [..]
131
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 332-302 BC), Nomos; AR (8,16 g; 21,5 mm)
Ari-, Kl- and Epa-, magistrates. Nude rider on horse galloping to r., stabbing with spear held in his right hand and holding two other spears and shield with his left; to upper right, Ξ; below horse, API; Rv. ΚΛ - TAPAΣ - EΠA, youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to l., holding [..]
131
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 332-302 BC), Nomos; AR (8,16 g; 21,5 mm)
Ari-, Kl- and Epa-, magistrates. Nude rider on horse galloping to r., stabbing with spear held in his right hand and holding two other spears and shield with his left; to upper right, Ξ; below horse, API; Rv. ΚΛ - TAPAΣ - EΠA, youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to l., holding [..]
132
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 325-280 BC), Diobol; AR (1,06 g; 12,2 mm)
Helmeted head of Athena l., with wreath on the bowl; Rv. Herakles, holding club, strangling the Nemean Lion. Vlasto 1344; HN Italy 976. Dark patina. Good extremely fine. Exceptional style.
132
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 325-280 BC), Diobol; AR (1,06 g; 12,2 mm)
Helmeted head of Athena l., with wreath on the bowl; Rv. Herakles, holding club, strangling the Nemean Lion. Vlasto 1344; HN Italy 976. Dark patina. Good extremely fine. Exceptional style.
133
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 325-280 BC), Diobol; AR (1,08 g; 11,8 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three rosettes and neck guard inscribed A; Rv. Herakles r., strangling Nemean lion. HN Italy 976; SNG ANS 1444. Dark patina; slight oxidation. Good extremely fine. Refined style.
133
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 325-280 BC), Diobol; AR (1,08 g; 11,8 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three rosettes and neck guard inscribed A; Rv. Herakles r., strangling Nemean lion. HN Italy 976; SNG ANS 1444. Dark patina; slight oxidation. Good extremely fine. Refined style.
134
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 325-280 BC), Litra; AR (0,62 g; 9,7 mm)
Shell; Rv. Dolphin right; below, ΔΑ. HN Italy 979. Edge-split. Good very fine / near extremely fine.
134
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 325-280 BC), Litra; AR (0,62 g; 9,7 mm)
Shell; Rv. Dolphin right; below, ΔΑ. HN Italy 979. Edge-split. Good very fine / near extremely fine.
135
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 325-280), Litra; AR (0,75 g; 11 mm)
Scallop shell; Rv. Dolphin r.; below, Athena Promachos standing l., brandishing spear and holding shield on her left arm; Δ in r. field. HN Italy 979; Vlasto 1501. Good extremely fine. Fine style.
135
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 325-280), Litra; AR (0,75 g; 11 mm)
Scallop shell; Rv. Dolphin r.; below, Athena Promachos standing l., brandishing spear and holding shield on her left arm; Δ in r. field. HN Italy 979; Vlasto 1501. Good extremely fine. Fine style.
136
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 325-280 BC), Hemilitron; AR (0,23 g; 8 mm)
Shell; Rv. Dolphin l., thunderbolt (?) above, E below. HN Italy 980. Vlasto 1548-98. Good very fine.
136
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 325-280 BC), Hemilitron; AR (0,23 g; 8 mm)
Shell; Rv. Dolphin l., thunderbolt (?) above, E below. HN Italy 980. Vlasto 1548-98. Good very fine.
137
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 325-280 BC), 3/4 Obol; AR (0,35 g; 8,2 mm)
Head of horse l.; Rv. Head of horse l.; monogram to l. Vlasto 1696 ff.; HN Italy 981. Extremely fine.
137
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 325-280 BC), 3/4 Obol; AR (0,35 g; 8,2 mm)
Head of horse l.; Rv. Head of horse l.; monogram to l. Vlasto 1696 ff.; HN Italy 981. Extremely fine.
138
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 325-280 BC), Hemiobol; AR (0,28 g; 7 mm)
Two crescents back-to-back; four pellets around; Rv. Two crescents back-to-back; two pellets around. HN Italy 982; Vlasto 1758-88. Near extremely fine.
138
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 325-280 BC), Hemiobol; AR (0,28 g; 7 mm)
Two crescents back-to-back; four pellets around; Rv. Two crescents back-to-back; two pellets around. HN Italy 982; Vlasto 1758-88. Near extremely fine.
139
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 302 BC), Nomos; AR (8,10 g; 21,3 mm)
Sa- and Kon-, magistrates. Youthful nude jockey riding horse walking to r., holding the reins with his l. hand and crowning himself with his r.; below, ΣΑ above Ionic column capital; Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, Phalanthos riding dolphin to l., holding snake in his outstretched r. [..]
139
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 302 BC), Nomos; AR (8,10 g; 21,3 mm)
Sa- and Kon-, magistrates. Youthful nude jockey riding horse walking to r., holding the reins with his l. hand and crowning himself with his r.; below, ΣΑ above Ionic column capital; Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, Phalanthos riding dolphin to l., holding snake in his outstretched r. [..]
140
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 302-280 BC), Nomos; AR (8,16 g; 21,7 mm)
Nude youth riding horse walking to right, raising his right hand to crown the horse's head; to left, ΣΑ; below, ΦΙΛΙ-APXOΣ, Rv. TAPAΣ, youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding grape in his right hand and resting his left on the dolphin; below, [..]
140
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 302-280 BC), Nomos; AR (8,16 g; 21,7 mm)
Nude youth riding horse walking to right, raising his right hand to crown the horse's head; to left, ΣΑ; below, ΦΙΛΙ-APXOΣ, Rv. TAPAΣ, youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding grape in his right hand and resting his left on the dolphin; below, [..]
141
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 302-280 BC), Nomos; AR (8,10 g; 21,4 mm)
Nude youth riding horse walking to right, raising his right hand to crown the horse's head; to left, ΣΑ; below, [ΦΙΛΙ/APXOΣ]; Rv. TAPAΣ, youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding grape in his right hand and resting his left on the dolphin; below, [..]
141
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 302-280 BC), Nomos; AR (8,10 g; 21,4 mm)
Nude youth riding horse walking to right, raising his right hand to crown the horse's head; to left, ΣΑ; below, [ΦΙΛΙ/APXOΣ]; Rv. TAPAΣ, youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding grape in his right hand and resting his left on the dolphin; below, [..]
142
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 302-280 BC), Nomos; AR (7,7 g; 22 mm)
Horseman facing right, hurling spear, holding round shield and two more spears. In left field, ΣΙ. Beneath horse, ΔΕΙΝΟΚΡΑΤΗΣ, Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, Taras seated left on dolphin, holding small dolphin on outstretched [..]
142
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 302-280 BC), Nomos; AR (7,7 g; 22 mm)
Horseman facing right, hurling spear, holding round shield and two more spears. In left field, ΣΙ. Beneath horse, ΔΕΙΝΟΚΡΑΤΗΣ, Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, Taras seated left on dolphin, holding small dolphin on outstretched [..]
143
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 302-280 BC), Nomos; AR (6,80 g; 21,1 mm)
Nikodamos, Eu- and Aga-, magistrates. Nude warrior, helmeted, on horseback to l., holding reins in his right hand and shield on his left arm; below, NIKO/ΔAM/[OΣ]; EY (retrograde) to l.; Rv. [TAPAΣ], youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to l., holding grape in his right hand and distaff [..]
143
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 302-280 BC), Nomos; AR (6,80 g; 21,1 mm)
Nikodamos, Eu- and Aga-, magistrates. Nude warrior, helmeted, on horseback to l., holding reins in his right hand and shield on his left arm; below, NIKO/ΔAM/[OΣ]; EY (retrograde) to l.; Rv. [TAPAΣ], youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to l., holding grape in his right hand and distaff [..]
144
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 302-280 BC), Nomos; AR (8,06 g; 21,6 mm)
Arethon, Sa- and Cas-, magistrates. Nude youth on horseback to r., crowning horse; ΣΑ in upper left field, ΑΡΕ-ΘΩΝ in two lines below horse; Rv. Taras astride dolphin to l., holding tripod in outstretched r. hand; ΤAPAΣ downwards behind, CAèΣ] [..]
144
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 302-280 BC), Nomos; AR (8,06 g; 21,6 mm)
Arethon, Sa- and Cas-, magistrates. Nude youth on horseback to r., crowning horse; ΣΑ in upper left field, ΑΡΕ-ΘΩΝ in two lines below horse; Rv. Taras astride dolphin to l., holding tripod in outstretched r. hand; ΤAPAΣ downwards behind, CAèΣ] [..]
145
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 302-280 BC), Nomos; AR (7,75 g; 12,5 mm)
Warrior, holding shield and rein, on horseback left; EY (retrograde) behind, [NIKΩTTAΣ] below; Rv. TAPAΣ, Taras, holding trident, on dolphin r.; ΛY to left; below, hippocamp r. Vlasto 699; HN Italy 968. Traces of previous mechanical removal of oxides. Fields gently smoothed. [..]
145
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 302-280 BC), Nomos; AR (7,75 g; 12,5 mm)
Warrior, holding shield and rein, on horseback left; EY (retrograde) behind, [NIKΩTTAΣ] below; Rv. TAPAΣ, Taras, holding trident, on dolphin r.; ΛY to left; below, hippocamp r. Vlasto 699; HN Italy 968. Traces of previous mechanical removal of oxides. Fields gently smoothed. [..]
146
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 302-280 BC), Drachm; AR (2,95 g; 16,5 mm)
Zop-, magistrate. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla hurling stone; Rv. TAP, owl standing r., head facing; to r., magistrate's name: ZOP upwards over olive branch. Vlasto 1047-53; HN Italy 975. Traces of oxidation. Small crack visible on the reverse at 6 o'clock. Possible [..]
146
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 302-280 BC), Drachm; AR (2,95 g; 16,5 mm)
Zop-, magistrate. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla hurling stone; Rv. TAP, owl standing r., head facing; to r., magistrate's name: ZOP upwards over olive branch. Vlasto 1047-53; HN Italy 975. Traces of oxidation. Small crack visible on the reverse at 6 o'clock. Possible [..]
147
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-272 BC), Nomos; AR (6,40 g; 20,5 mm)
Lykon, Si- and Gy-, magistrates. Horseman, nude but for his helmet, striking downwards with a spear held in his r. hand, with a shield over his far shoulder and holding two reserve spears in his l. hand, riding a horse galloping to r.; in the field behind him, ΣΙ; below, ΛΥΚΩΝ; [..]
147
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-272 BC), Nomos; AR (6,40 g; 20,5 mm)
Lykon, Si- and Gy-, magistrates. Horseman, nude but for his helmet, striking downwards with a spear held in his r. hand, with a shield over his far shoulder and holding two reserve spears in his l. hand, riding a horse galloping to r.; in the field behind him, ΣΙ; below, ΛΥΚΩΝ; [..]
148
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-272 BC), Nomos; AR (6,32 g; 19,7 mm)
Warrior, nude but for his crested helmet, riding horse galloping to r., holding round shield, two lances and the reins in his l. hand, and a downwards pointing spear in his r.; behind, [ΕΥ]; below, ΣΩΣΤΡ / ΑΤ[ΟΣ]; Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, [..]
148
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-272 BC), Nomos; AR (6,32 g; 19,7 mm)
Warrior, nude but for his crested helmet, riding horse galloping to r., holding round shield, two lances and the reins in his l. hand, and a downwards pointing spear in his r.; behind, [ΕΥ]; below, ΣΩΣΤΡ / ΑΤ[ΟΣ]; Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, [..]
149
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-272 BC), Nomos; AR (g 6,50; mm 21,5)
Gu-, Sostratos, and Poly-, magistrates. Warrior on horseback r., nude save for helmet, holding shield and two spears in left hand, brandishing spear held in right hand; ΓΥ behind, ΣΩΣΤΡAΤΟΣ below, Rv. Taras astride dolphin left, holding Nike [..]
149
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-272 BC), Nomos; AR (g 6,50; mm 21,5)
Gu-, Sostratos, and Poly-, magistrates. Warrior on horseback r., nude save for helmet, holding shield and two spears in left hand, brandishing spear held in right hand; ΓΥ behind, ΣΩΣΤΡAΤΟΣ below, Rv. Taras astride dolphin left, holding Nike [..]
150
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-272 BC), Nomos; AR (6,46 g; 20 mm)
Nude youth on horseback r., crowning horse that raises l. foreleg; above, EY and below, ΑΠΟΛΛΩ and two amphorae, Rv. oecist riding dolphin l., holding kantharos and long trident; in r. field, B. Vlasto 764; HN Italy 1010. Near extremely fine.
Ex Numismatica [..]
150
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-272 BC), Nomos; AR (6,46 g; 20 mm)
Nude youth on horseback r., crowning horse that raises l. foreleg; above, EY and below, ΑΠΟΛΛΩ and two amphorae, Rv. oecist riding dolphin l., holding kantharos and long trident; in r. field, B. Vlasto 764; HN Italy 1010. Near extremely fine.
Ex Numismatica [..]
151
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-272 BC), Nomos; AR (6,02 g; 18 mm)
Campano-Tarentine series. Diademed head of Kore Satyra l., hair in taenia, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; Rv. Nude youth on horseback r., crowning horse and holding reins; ΦI before, TA over dolphin below horse. Vlasto 1005; HN Italy 1098. Attractive old cabinet toning. About extremely [..]
151
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-272 BC), Nomos; AR (6,02 g; 18 mm)
Campano-Tarentine series. Diademed head of Kore Satyra l., hair in taenia, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; Rv. Nude youth on horseback r., crowning horse and holding reins; ΦI before, TA over dolphin below horse. Vlasto 1005; HN Italy 1098. Attractive old cabinet toning. About extremely [..]
152
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-228 BC), Nomos; AR (7,23 g; 19,2 mm)
Diademed head of nymph l.; Rv. Nude youth crowning horse r. which raises left foreleg.; TA to l., dolphin below. Vlasto 1012–4; HN Italy 1098. Near extremely fine.
152
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-228 BC), Nomos; AR (7,23 g; 19,2 mm)
Diademed head of nymph l.; Rv. Nude youth crowning horse r. which raises left foreleg.; TA to l., dolphin below. Vlasto 1012–4; HN Italy 1098. Near extremely fine.
153
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-228 BC), Diobol; AR (0,98 g; 10,4 mm)
Head of Athena facing slightly l., wearing triple crested helmet; Rv. Herakles strangling the Nemean lion; club and shield to left, AP monogram between legs. Vlasto 1463; cf. HN Italy 1062. Near extremely fine / extremely fine.
153
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-228 BC), Diobol; AR (0,98 g; 10,4 mm)
Head of Athena facing slightly l., wearing triple crested helmet; Rv. Herakles strangling the Nemean lion; club and shield to left, AP monogram between legs. Vlasto 1463; cf. HN Italy 1062. Near extremely fine / extremely fine.
154
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-228 BC), Obol; AR (0,54 g; 10,4 mm)
Kantharos; pellets and star in field, Rv. A-Γ, kantharos surrounded by five pellets. Vlasto 1628 (this coin); HN Italy 1076. Porosity. Extremely fine.
154
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-228 BC), Obol; AR (0,54 g; 10,4 mm)
Kantharos; pellets and star in field, Rv. A-Γ, kantharos surrounded by five pellets. Vlasto 1628 (this coin); HN Italy 1076. Porosity. Extremely fine.
155
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-228 BC), Obol; AR (0,76 g; 10 mm)
Kantharos; pellet above, star to l.; Rv. Kantharos; three pellets around. HN Italy 1076. Some green encrustation on obverse, otherwise good very fine / near extremely fine.
155
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-228 BC), Obol; AR (0,76 g; 10 mm)
Kantharos; pellet above, star to l.; Rv. Kantharos; three pellets around. HN Italy 1076. Some green encrustation on obverse, otherwise good very fine / near extremely fine.
156
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-228 BC), Hemiobol; Æ (0,26 g; 7,2 mm)
Two crescents back-to-back, pellets around; Two crescents back-to-back; pellets; star to r. Vlasto 1780; HN Italy 1077. Good very fine.
156
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-228 BC), Hemiobol; Æ (0,26 g; 7,2 mm)
Two crescents back-to-back, pellets around; Two crescents back-to-back; pellets; star to r. Vlasto 1780; HN Italy 1077. Good very fine.
157
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 276-272 BC), Stater; AV (8,57 g; 17,6 mm)
Head of Herakles r., wearing lion's skin headdress; Rv. NIKAP - TAPANTINON, young man (Taras?) driving a prancing biga r., holding reins and trident. Vlasto 5, 23; Fischer 359. Fine style. Possible evidence of former mounting, otherwise good very fine.
157
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 276-272 BC), Stater; AV (8,57 g; 17,6 mm)
Head of Herakles r., wearing lion's skin headdress; Rv. NIKAP - TAPANTINON, young man (Taras?) driving a prancing biga r., holding reins and trident. Vlasto 5, 23; Fischer 359. Fine style. Possible evidence of former mounting, otherwise good very fine.
158
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 272-240 BC), Stater; AR (6,21 g; 19,8 mm)
Lykinos, magistrate. Nude rider crowning horse left, ΣΥ to right, ΛΥKΙ-ΝΟΣ in two lines below; Rv. ΤΑ-ΡΑΣ; Taras riding dolphin left, brandishing trident, wearing chlamys around shoulders and left arm, to right owl standing [..]
158
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 272-240 BC), Stater; AR (6,21 g; 19,8 mm)
Lykinos, magistrate. Nude rider crowning horse left, ΣΥ to right, ΛΥKΙ-ΝΟΣ in two lines below; Rv. ΤΑ-ΡΑΣ; Taras riding dolphin left, brandishing trident, wearing chlamys around shoulders and left arm, to right owl standing [..]
159
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 272-240 BC), Nomos; AR (6,46 g; 18 mm)
Lykinos, magistrate. Nude youth on horseback l., placing wreath on horse's head; ΣΥ above, ΛΥΚΙ / ΝΟΣ in two lines below; Rv. Taras astride dolphin l., hurling trident; owl standing l. behind. Vlasto 836; HN Italy 1025. Good extremely fine.
159
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 272-240 BC), Nomos; AR (6,46 g; 18 mm)
Lykinos, magistrate. Nude youth on horseback l., placing wreath on horse's head; ΣΥ above, ΛΥΚΙ / ΝΟΣ in two lines below; Rv. Taras astride dolphin l., hurling trident; owl standing l. behind. Vlasto 836; HN Italy 1025. Good extremely fine.
160
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 272-240 BC), Nomos; AR (6,43 g; 19,7 mm)
Aristocles and Di-, magistrates. Warrior on horseback charging r., shield and two spears in left hand, preparing to cast a third in right; API-ΣTO/KΛ-HΣ below, ΔI behind; Rv. TAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, cantharus in outstretched right hand, trident cradled in left [..]
160
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 272-240 BC), Nomos; AR (6,43 g; 19,7 mm)
Aristocles and Di-, magistrates. Warrior on horseback charging r., shield and two spears in left hand, preparing to cast a third in right; API-ΣTO/KΛ-HΣ below, ΔI behind; Rv. TAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, cantharus in outstretched right hand, trident cradled in left [..]
161
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 272-240 BC), Nomos; AR (6,37 g; 22,50 mm)
Aristocles and Di-, magistrates. Nude youth on horseback r., spearing downward; ΔI in left field; below, API-ΣΤΟ / ΚΛ-ΗΣ; Rv. Taras astride dolphin l., holding trident and kantharos; female head left in right field; TAP[ΑΣ] below. Vlasto 878; [..]
161
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 272-240 BC), Nomos; AR (6,37 g; 22,50 mm)
Aristocles and Di-, magistrates. Nude youth on horseback r., spearing downward; ΔI in left field; below, API-ΣΤΟ / ΚΛ-ΗΣ; Rv. Taras astride dolphin l., holding trident and kantharos; female head left in right field; TAP[ΑΣ] below. Vlasto 878; [..]
162
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 272-240 BC), Nomos; AR (6,35 g; 19 mm)
Aristokles and Di-, magistrates. Nude warrior on horseback r., holding round shield, two lances and a spear, ΔΙ behind; ΑΡΙΣΤΟΚΛΗΣ in two lines below; Rv. Taras astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos and trident; head of nymph to [..]
162
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 272-240 BC), Nomos; AR (6,35 g; 19 mm)
Aristokles and Di-, magistrates. Nude warrior on horseback r., holding round shield, two lances and a spear, ΔΙ behind; ΑΡΙΣΤΟΚΛΗΣ in two lines below; Rv. Taras astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos and trident; head of nymph to [..]
163
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 272-240 BC), Nomos; AR (6,42 g; 20,3 mm)
Di- and Apollonios, magistrates. Warrior, wearing a lorica and a crested helmet, holding a lance in his right hand and a large round shield in his left, on horse galloping to r.; to left, ΔI; below, AΠOΛ [ΛΩNIOΣ]; Rv. [TAPAΣ], Taras riding dolphin to l., holding [..]
163
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 272-240 BC), Nomos; AR (6,42 g; 20,3 mm)
Di- and Apollonios, magistrates. Warrior, wearing a lorica and a crested helmet, holding a lance in his right hand and a large round shield in his left, on horse galloping to r.; to left, ΔI; below, AΠOΛ [ΛΩNIOΣ]; Rv. [TAPAΣ], Taras riding dolphin to l., holding [..]
164
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 240-228 BC), Nomos; AR (6,15 g; 20,9 mm)
ΑΡΙΣΤΙΠΠΟΣ (Aristippos), AP- (Ar-), MY- (My-), magistrates. Nude rider on horse prancing r., carrying palm-branch tied with fillet, monogram AP to left, APICTIΠΠOC below; Taras astride dolphin to l., holding kantharos with r. hand, and resting [..]
164
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 240-228 BC), Nomos; AR (6,15 g; 20,9 mm)
ΑΡΙΣΤΙΠΠΟΣ (Aristippos), AP- (Ar-), MY- (My-), magistrates. Nude rider on horse prancing r., carrying palm-branch tied with fillet, monogram AP to left, APICTIΠΠOC below; Taras astride dolphin to l., holding kantharos with r. hand, and resting [..]
165
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 240-228 BC), Drachm; AR (3,07 g; 16,2 mm)
Olympis, magistrate. Head of Athena r., wearing Attic helmet decorated with Skylla; Rv. ΟΛΥΜΠΙΣ, owl, with closed wings and head facing front, standing to right on olive branch; in field to right, monogram AK. HN Italy 1060; Vlasto 1103 var.; HGC 1, 912. Good [..]
165
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 240-228 BC), Drachm; AR (3,07 g; 16,2 mm)
Olympis, magistrate. Head of Athena r., wearing Attic helmet decorated with Skylla; Rv. ΟΛΥΜΠΙΣ, owl, with closed wings and head facing front, standing to right on olive branch; in field to right, monogram AK. HN Italy 1060; Vlasto 1103 var.; HGC 1, 912. Good [..]
166
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,88; mm 18,6)
Ek-, Zo-, and Kritos, magistrates. Nude youth, crowning horse with laurel wreath in his right hand, left hand holding filleted palm frond over shoulder, riding horse r.; KPITO-Σ below, Rv. Taras, cradling trident in left arm, holding in extended right hand, Nike, who crowns him with wreath held [..]
166
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,88; mm 18,6)
Ek-, Zo-, and Kritos, magistrates. Nude youth, crowning horse with laurel wreath in his right hand, left hand holding filleted palm frond over shoulder, riding horse r.; KPITO-Σ below, Rv. Taras, cradling trident in left arm, holding in extended right hand, Nike, who crowns him with wreath held [..]
167
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,88; mm 18,6)
Ek-, Zo-, and Kritos, magistrates. Nude youth, crowning horse with laurel wreath in his right hand, left hand holding filleted palm frond over shoulder, riding horse r.; KPITO-Σ below, Rv. Taras, cradling trident in left arm, holding in extended right hand, Nike, who crowns him with wreath held [..]
167
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,88; mm 18,6)
Ek-, Zo-, and Kritos, magistrates. Nude youth, crowning horse with laurel wreath in his right hand, left hand holding filleted palm frond over shoulder, riding horse r.; KPITO-Σ below, Rv. Taras, cradling trident in left arm, holding in extended right hand, Nike, who crowns him with wreath held [..]
168
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,51; mm 19,6)
Sokannas, magistrate. ΣΩKAN-NAΣ, warrior on horseback r., holding filleted palm frond in his right hand, Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident in his left; to right, eagle with spread wings [..]
168
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,51; mm 19,6)
Sokannas, magistrate. ΣΩKAN-NAΣ, warrior on horseback r., holding filleted palm frond in his right hand, Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident in his left; to right, eagle with spread wings [..]
169
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,78; mm 17,8)
Sokannas, magistrate. ΣΩKAN-NAΣ, warrior on horseback r., holding filleted palm frond in his right hand, Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident in his left; to right, eagle with spread wings [..]
169
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,78; mm 17,8)
Sokannas, magistrate. ΣΩKAN-NAΣ, warrior on horseback r., holding filleted palm frond in his right hand, Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident in his left; to right, eagle with spread wings [..]
170
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,46; mm 17,8)
Sokannas, magistrate. ΣΩKAN-NAΣ, warrior on horseback r., holding filleted palm frond in his right hand, Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident in his left; to right, eagle with spread wings [..]
170
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,46; mm 17,8)
Sokannas, magistrate. ΣΩKAN-NAΣ, warrior on horseback r., holding filleted palm frond in his right hand, Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident in his left; to right, eagle with spread wings [..]
171
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,55; mm 17,3)
Sokannas, magistrate. ΣΩKAN-NAΣ, warrior on horseback r., holding filleted palm frond in his right hand, Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident in his left; to right, eagle with spread wings [..]
171
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,55; mm 17,3)
Sokannas, magistrate. ΣΩKAN-NAΣ, warrior on horseback r., holding filleted palm frond in his right hand, Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident in his left; to right, eagle with spread wings [..]
172
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,90; mm 18,6)
Sokannas, magistrate. ΣΩKAN-NAΣ, warrior on horseback r., holding filleted palm frond in his right hand, Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident in his left; to right, eagle with spread wings [..]
172
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,90; mm 18,6)
Sokannas, magistrate. ΣΩKAN-NAΣ, warrior on horseback r., holding filleted palm frond in his right hand, Rv. ΤΑΡΑΣ, youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident in his left; to right, eagle with spread wings [..]
173
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,94; mm 18,2)
Nude youth, crowning horse with laurel wreath in his right hand, left hand holding filleted palm frond over shoulder, riding horse right; KPITOΣ below, Rv. Taras, cradling trident in left arm, holding in extended right hand, Nike, who crowns him with wreath held in both hands, astride dolphin [..]
173
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,94; mm 18,2)
Nude youth, crowning horse with laurel wreath in his right hand, left hand holding filleted palm frond over shoulder, riding horse right; KPITOΣ below, Rv. Taras, cradling trident in left arm, holding in extended right hand, Nike, who crowns him with wreath held in both hands, astride dolphin [..]
174
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,94; mm 18,2)
Nude youth, crowning horse with laurel wreath in his right hand, left hand holding filleted palm frond over shoulder, riding horse right; KPITOΣ below, Rv. Taras, cradling trident in left arm, holding in extended right hand, Nike, who crowns him with wreath held in both hands, astride dolphin [..]
174
Calabria, Tarentum, Punic occupation (c. 212-209 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,94; mm 18,2)
Nude youth, crowning horse with laurel wreath in his right hand, left hand holding filleted palm frond over shoulder, riding horse right; KPITOΣ below, Rv. Taras, cradling trident in left arm, holding in extended right hand, Nike, who crowns him with wreath held in both hands, astride dolphin [..]
175
Lucania, Herakleia (c. 390-340 BC), Stater; AR (7,90 g; 21 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, bowl decorated with Scylla hurling stone; [EY] before; Rv. AΠOꓥ-ΗΕPΑΚΛ[ΗΙΩΝ], Heracles facing r., strangling the Nemean lion; club in l. field, skyphos between legs. HN Italy 1378. Extremely [..]
175
Lucania, Herakleia (c. 390-340 BC), Stater; AR (7,90 g; 21 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, bowl decorated with Scylla hurling stone; [EY] before; Rv. AΠOꓥ-ΗΕPΑΚΛ[ΗΙΩΝ], Heracles facing r., strangling the Nemean lion; club in l. field, skyphos between legs. HN Italy 1378. Extremely [..]
176
Lucania, Herakleia (c.ca 330/325-early third century), Stater; AR (7,75 g; 18,5 mm)
HPAKΛHIΩN, head of Athena r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet, decorated with a Skylla hurling a stone; Rv. HPAKΛHIΩN, Herakles standing facing, holding club, bow and leonté; at l., AΘA; jug in right field. Van Keuren 83-6; HNItaly 1384. Near extremely fine.
176
Lucania, Herakleia (c.ca 330/325-early third century), Stater; AR (7,75 g; 18,5 mm)
HPAKΛHIΩN, head of Athena r., wearing crested Corinthian helmet, decorated with a Skylla hurling a stone; Rv. HPAKΛHIΩN, Herakles standing facing, holding club, bow and leonté; at l., AΘA; jug in right field. Van Keuren 83-6; HNItaly 1384. Near extremely fine.
177
Lucania, Herakleia (c. 281-250 BC), Æ (1,11 g; 10,8 mm)
Wreathed head of Herakles r.; club above shoulder; Rv. Quiver, club, and bow; above, ethnic. Van Keuren 162; HN Italy 1446. Good very fine.
177
Lucania, Herakleia (c. 281-250 BC), Æ (1,11 g; 10,8 mm)
Wreathed head of Herakles r.; club above shoulder; Rv. Quiver, club, and bow; above, ethnic. Van Keuren 162; HN Italy 1446. Good very fine.
178
Lucania, Herakleia (c. 278-276 BC), Stater; AR (6,23 g; 22,5 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with griffin; between crest and neck, KΛE; above, APIΣTOΓE; Rv. Herakles standing facing, holding club, lion skin and cornucopia; bucranium to upper l.; on l., HPAKΛHIΩN. Van Keuren 130; HN Italy 1427. Good very fine [..]
178
Lucania, Herakleia (c. 278-276 BC), Stater; AR (6,23 g; 22,5 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with griffin; between crest and neck, KΛE; above, APIΣTOΓE; Rv. Herakles standing facing, holding club, lion skin and cornucopia; bucranium to upper l.; on l., HPAKΛHIΩN. Van Keuren 130; HN Italy 1427. Good very fine [..]
179
Lucania, Herakleia (c. 3rd-2nd century BC), Æ (2,93 g; 13,5 mm)
Helmeted head of Athena r.; Rv. Marine deity (Glaukos?) to r., holding spear and shield; HPAKΛEI[ΩN] below. Van Keuren 144; HN Italy 1437; SNG ANS 118-21; SNG Copenhagen 1141; HGC 1, 1015. Brown patina with some cuprite spots on obverse. Good very fine.
179
Lucania, Herakleia (c. 3rd-2nd century BC), Æ (2,93 g; 13,5 mm)
Helmeted head of Athena r.; Rv. Marine deity (Glaukos?) to r., holding spear and shield; HPAKΛEI[ΩN] below. Van Keuren 144; HN Italy 1437; SNG ANS 118-21; SNG Copenhagen 1141; HGC 1, 1015. Brown patina with some cuprite spots on obverse. Good very fine.
180
Lucania, Metapontion (540-510 BC), Obol; AR (0,41 g; 10,4 mm)
Ear of barley with five grains; retrograde MET to left; Rv. Incuse ear of barley with five grains. HN Italy 1478; cfr. Noe 66. In good condition for this issue. Near extremely fine.
180
Lucania, Metapontion (540-510 BC), Obol; AR (0,41 g; 10,4 mm)
Ear of barley with five grains; retrograde MET to left; Rv. Incuse ear of barley with five grains. HN Italy 1478; cfr. Noe 66. In good condition for this issue. Near extremely fine.
181
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 515-510 BC), Nomos; AR (7,94 g; 27 mm)
Seven-grained barley ear; to right, ΜΕΤΑΠ; border of dots. Rv. The same type incuse. Noe 142; HN Italy 1481. Extremely fine.
181
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 515-510 BC), Nomos; AR (7,94 g; 27 mm)
Seven-grained barley ear; to right, ΜΕΤΑΠ; border of dots. Rv. The same type incuse. Noe 142; HN Italy 1481. Extremely fine.
182
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 510-470 BC), Nomos; AR (8,12 g; 23,3 mm)
META on left, six-grained ear; Rv. Incuse six-grained ear. Noe 206; HN Italy 1482. Minor edge split at 4 o'clock, otherwise near extremely fine.
182
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 510-470 BC), Nomos; AR (8,12 g; 23,3 mm)
META on left, six-grained ear; Rv. Incuse six-grained ear. Noe 206; HN Italy 1482. Minor edge split at 4 o'clock, otherwise near extremely fine.
183
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 510-470 BC), Nomos; AR (8,05 g; 23 mm)
-ear of six grains; META upwards to l.; Rv. Incuse barley-ear of six grains. Noe Class IX, 202; HN Italy 1482. Die break on the obverse, otherwise good very fine / near extremely fine.
183
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 510-470 BC), Nomos; AR (8,05 g; 23 mm)
-ear of six grains; META upwards to l.; Rv. Incuse barley-ear of six grains. Noe Class IX, 202; HN Italy 1482. Die break on the obverse, otherwise good very fine / near extremely fine.
184
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 510-470 BC), Nomos; AR (7,90 g; 24,2 mm)
Barley ear of seven grains; Rv. Incuse barley ear of six grains. HN Italy 1482; Noe 182. Near extremely fine.
184
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 510-470 BC), Nomos; AR (7,90 g; 24,2 mm)
Barley ear of seven grains; Rv. Incuse barley ear of six grains. HN Italy 1482; Noe 182. Near extremely fine.
185
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 510-470 BC), Nomos; AR (8,10 g; 24,5 mm)
META on right, six-grained ear; countermark; Rv. Incuse six-grained ear. HN Italy 1482; Noe Class IX; HGC I 1028. Extremely fine.
185
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 510-470 BC), Nomos; AR (8,10 g; 24,5 mm)
META on right, six-grained ear; countermark; Rv. Incuse six-grained ear. HN Italy 1482; Noe Class IX; HGC I 1028. Extremely fine.
186
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 420-350 BC); Æ (9,83 g; 20 mm)
Head of Kore/Persephone or Nike r.; below, [NIKA]; at l., O; Rv. M - E, barley ear; at l., ithyphallic herm. HN Italy 1641. Brownish green tone. Near extremely fine.
186
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 420-350 BC); Æ (9,83 g; 20 mm)
Head of Kore/Persephone or Nike r.; below, [NIKA]; at l., O; Rv. M - E, barley ear; at l., ithyphallic herm. HN Italy 1641. Brownish green tone. Near extremely fine.
187
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 340-300 BC), Nomos; AR (7,68 g; 20 mm)
Wreathed head of Persephone r.; [Φ below chin]; Rv. ΜΕΤΑ, grain ear with leaf to l.; mouse above leaf, Φ below. Johnston Class A, 8.11; HN Italy 1569. About extremely fine / extremely fine. Refined style.
187
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 340-300 BC), Nomos; AR (7,68 g; 20 mm)
Wreathed head of Persephone r.; [Φ below chin]; Rv. ΜΕΤΑ, grain ear with leaf to l.; mouse above leaf, Φ below. Johnston Class A, 8.11; HN Italy 1569. About extremely fine / extremely fine. Refined style.
188
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 340-330 BC), Nomos; AR (8 g; 20 mm)
Helmeted head of Leukippos r.; to l., lion head r.; [monogram below chin]; Rv. Grain ear with leaf to l.; club above leaf, [A]MI below. HN Italy 1575; Johnston class B, 2; SNG ANS 434. Extremely fine.
Ex Nomos Web Auction 2 lot 24
188
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 340-330 BC), Nomos; AR (8 g; 20 mm)
Helmeted head of Leukippos r.; to l., lion head r.; [monogram below chin]; Rv. Grain ear with leaf to l.; club above leaf, [A]MI below. HN Italy 1575; Johnston class B, 2; SNG ANS 434. Extremely fine.
Ex Nomos Web Auction 2 lot 24
189
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 340-330 BC), Nomos; AR (7,85 g; 20,5 mm)
Ami..., magistrate. ΛEYKIΠΠO[Σ], bearded head of Leukippos to r., wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, dog seated to l.; below neck, [Σ]. Rev. META, barley ear with leaf to r.; above leaf, [dove alighting right]; below leaf, [AMI]. HN Italy 1576; Johnston Class B, 3.7. Good very [..]
189
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 340-330 BC), Nomos; AR (7,85 g; 20,5 mm)
Ami..., magistrate. ΛEYKIΠΠO[Σ], bearded head of Leukippos to r., wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, dog seated to l.; below neck, [Σ]. Rev. META, barley ear with leaf to r.; above leaf, [dove alighting right]; below leaf, [AMI]. HN Italy 1576; Johnston Class B, 3.7. Good very [..]
190
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 340-330 BC), Nomos; AR (7,22 g; 20 mm)
Wreathed head of Demeter r.; Rv. Barley ear with leaf to r.; krater above leaf, Φ below; graffiti to r.: XAIPE upwards. Johnston Class A, 8.2; HN Italy 1568. Small scratches on the obverse, otherwise good very fine.
Ex Bertolami Fine Art E-Auction 78 (9 February 2020), lot 414.
190
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 340-330 BC), Nomos; AR (7,22 g; 20 mm)
Wreathed head of Demeter r.; Rv. Barley ear with leaf to r.; krater above leaf, Φ below; graffiti to r.: XAIPE upwards. Johnston Class A, 8.2; HN Italy 1568. Small scratches on the obverse, otherwise good very fine.
Ex Bertolami Fine Art E-Auction 78 (9 February 2020), lot 414.
191
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 340-330 BC), Nomos; AR (7,30 g; 21 mm)
Wreathed head of Demeter r.; AΠO below chin; Rv. Barley ear with leaf to left; mouse above leaf, Φ below. Johnston Class A, 8.15; HN Italy 1570. Traces of previous mechanical removal of oxides. Fields gently smoothed. Hair above ear on the obverse possibly tooled, otherwise extremely fine / good [..]
191
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 340-330 BC), Nomos; AR (7,30 g; 21 mm)
Wreathed head of Demeter r.; AΠO below chin; Rv. Barley ear with leaf to left; mouse above leaf, Φ below. Johnston Class A, 8.15; HN Italy 1570. Traces of previous mechanical removal of oxides. Fields gently smoothed. Hair above ear on the obverse possibly tooled, otherwise extremely fine / good [..]
192
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 340-330 BC), Nomos, AR (g 7,90; mm 24)
Head of Demeter r., wearing wreath of barley ears, Rv. Seven-grained barley ear; leaf to right, double-handled crater above, ΦΙ below. HN Italy 1568 var. (ΦΙ instead of Φ). Refined style. Traces of old cleaning. Fields gently smoothed. Possible slight tooling following cleaning. [..]
192
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 340-330 BC), Nomos, AR (g 7,90; mm 24)
Head of Demeter r., wearing wreath of barley ears, Rv. Seven-grained barley ear; leaf to right, double-handled crater above, ΦΙ below. HN Italy 1568 var. (ΦΙ instead of Φ). Refined style. Traces of old cleaning. Fields gently smoothed. Possible slight tooling following cleaning. [..]
193
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 330-290 BC), Nomos; AR (7,78 g; 20,6 mm)
Ly-, magistrate. Wreathed head of Demeter to r., wearing triple pendant earring and necklace, with hair falling in loose curls behind; Rv. Ear of barley with leaf to right; META upwards to left, ΛY below, Nike above leaf. Johnston Class C, 9.3; SNG ANS 496; HN Italy 1591. Slight porosity, otherwise [..]
193
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 330-290 BC), Nomos; AR (7,78 g; 20,6 mm)
Ly-, magistrate. Wreathed head of Demeter to r., wearing triple pendant earring and necklace, with hair falling in loose curls behind; Rv. Ear of barley with leaf to right; META upwards to left, ΛY below, Nike above leaf. Johnston Class C, 9.3; SNG ANS 496; HN Italy 1591. Slight porosity, otherwise [..]
194
Lucania, Metapontion, Obol; AR (0,75 g; 10,9 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet; Rv. Barley ear, cornucopia on r. leaf. Johnston F 21; SNG ANS 531. Near extremely fine.
194
Lucania, Metapontion, Obol; AR (0,75 g; 10,9 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet; Rv. Barley ear, cornucopia on r. leaf. Johnston F 21; SNG ANS 531. Near extremely fine.
195
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (5,42 g; 17 mm)
Helmeted head of Leukippos r.; Rv. META, Demeter standing facing, head r., holding long cross-torch. HN Italy 1702; SNG Copenhagen 1249; SNG ANS 561; Johnston 66. Brown patina. Good extremely fine.
195
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (5,42 g; 17 mm)
Helmeted head of Leukippos r.; Rv. META, Demeter standing facing, head r., holding long cross-torch. HN Italy 1702; SNG Copenhagen 1249; SNG ANS 561; Johnston 66. Brown patina. Good extremely fine.
196
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (3,76 g; 16,5 mm)
Head of Athena three-quarters facing r., wearing helmet; Rv. Barley-ear with leaf to r.; at r., above, cross-torch; at l., ΜΕΤΑ. SNG ANS 1270; Johnston 46; SNG Cop. 1251; HN Italy 1682. Green patina. Good very fine / near extremely fine.
196
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (3,76 g; 16,5 mm)
Head of Athena three-quarters facing r., wearing helmet; Rv. Barley-ear with leaf to r.; at r., above, cross-torch; at l., ΜΕΤΑ. SNG ANS 1270; Johnston 46; SNG Cop. 1251; HN Italy 1682. Green patina. Good very fine / near extremely fine.
197
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (3,40 g; 16,3 mm)
Three-quarter facing head of Athena wearing crested helmeted, head turned slightly r.; Barley ear; cross-torch to r. SNG ANS 1270; Johnston 46; SNG Cop. 1251; HN Italy 1682. Untouched brownish green patina. Exceptional condition. Fine style. Good extremely fine / near FDC.
197
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (3,40 g; 16,3 mm)
Three-quarter facing head of Athena wearing crested helmeted, head turned slightly r.; Barley ear; cross-torch to r. SNG ANS 1270; Johnston 46; SNG Cop. 1251; HN Italy 1682. Untouched brownish green patina. Exceptional condition. Fine style. Good extremely fine / near FDC.
198
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (2,60 g; 14,2 mm)
Head of Herakles to r., wearing lion skin headdress; Rv. Grain ear with leaf to r.; META upwards to l. Johnston Bronze 60; HN Italy 1696. Brown patina. Good extremely fine.
198
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (2,60 g; 14,2 mm)
Head of Herakles to r., wearing lion skin headdress; Rv. Grain ear with leaf to r.; META upwards to l. Johnston Bronze 60; HN Italy 1696. Brown patina. Good extremely fine.
199
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (2,23 g; 14,8 mm)
Head of Athena l., wearing crested Corinthian helmet; Rv. Three barley grains radiating from centre; cross-torch between two grains. Johnston Bronze 50; HN Italy 1686. Untouched green patina. Extremely fine.
199
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (2,23 g; 14,8 mm)
Head of Athena l., wearing crested Corinthian helmet; Rv. Three barley grains radiating from centre; cross-torch between two grains. Johnston Bronze 50; HN Italy 1686. Untouched green patina. Extremely fine.
200
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (1,40 g; 10,2 mm)
Head of Apollo Karneios r.; Rv. Grain ear with leaf to t.; fly above leaf. Johnston Bronze 64; HN Italy 1700. Green patina. Near extremely fine.
200
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (1,40 g; 10,2 mm)
Head of Apollo Karneios r.; Rv. Grain ear with leaf to t.; fly above leaf. Johnston Bronze 64; HN Italy 1700. Green patina. Near extremely fine.
201
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (1,92 g; 13,6 mm)
Head of Hermes to right, wearing winged diadem; Rv. Three barley grains radiating from centre; kerykeion above, M-E across fields. HN Italy 1677; HGC 1, 1118. Light brown tone; fine style. Extremely fine.
201
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 300-250 BC), Æ (1,92 g; 13,6 mm)
Head of Hermes to right, wearing winged diadem; Rv. Three barley grains radiating from centre; kerykeion above, M-E across fields. HN Italy 1677; HGC 1, 1118. Light brown tone; fine style. Extremely fine.
202
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 280-279 BC), Tetrobol; AV (2,85 g; 13 mm)
ΛΕΥΚΙΠΠΟΣ, bearded head of Leukippos to right, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet adorned with Skylla hurling a stone to right; Rv. Μ-Ε, two ears of grain; between them, ΣΙ. HN Italy 1630; Jameson 1867; SNG ANS 397-8. Exquisite [..]
202
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 280-279 BC), Tetrobol; AV (2,85 g; 13 mm)
ΛΕΥΚΙΠΠΟΣ, bearded head of Leukippos to right, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet adorned with Skylla hurling a stone to right; Rv. Μ-Ε, two ears of grain; between them, ΣΙ. HN Italy 1630; Jameson 1867; SNG ANS 397-8. Exquisite [..]
203
Lucania, Metapontion (c.ca 250-207 BC), Æ (4,08 g; 15,7 mm)
Athena Promachos advancing to right, brandishing spear and shield; Rv. Owl standing on grain ear to right, head facing; META upwards to left. Johnston, Bronze 68a; SNG Copenhagen 1254; HN Italy 1704; HGC 1, 1113. Olive green patina. Good extremely fine.
203
Lucania, Metapontion (c.ca 250-207 BC), Æ (4,08 g; 15,7 mm)
Athena Promachos advancing to right, brandishing spear and shield; Rv. Owl standing on grain ear to right, head facing; META upwards to left. Johnston, Bronze 68a; SNG Copenhagen 1254; HN Italy 1704; HGC 1, 1113. Olive green patina. Good extremely fine.
204
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 250-207 BC), Æ (3,96 g; 15,4 mm)
Athena Promachos advancing to l., brandishing spear and shield; Rv. Owl standing on grain ear to r., head facing; META upwards to l. Johnston Bronze 68; HN Italy 1704. Dark patina with green spots. High relief. Exceptional condition. Good extremely fine / near FDC.
204
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 250-207 BC), Æ (3,96 g; 15,4 mm)
Athena Promachos advancing to l., brandishing spear and shield; Rv. Owl standing on grain ear to r., head facing; META upwards to l. Johnston Bronze 68; HN Italy 1704. Dark patina with green spots. High relief. Exceptional condition. Good extremely fine / near FDC.
205
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 250-207 BC), Æ (3,75 g; 15,5 mm)
Athena Promachos advancing to left, carrying shield and brandishing spear; Rv. Owl standing to left, wings closed and head facing, on stalk of barley; META downwards behind. Johnston, Bronze 68c; HN Italy 1704; HGC 1, 1113. Green patina with brownish hues. Good extremely fine.
205
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 250-207 BC), Æ (3,75 g; 15,5 mm)
Athena Promachos advancing to left, carrying shield and brandishing spear; Rv. Owl standing to left, wings closed and head facing, on stalk of barley; META downwards behind. Johnston, Bronze 68c; HN Italy 1704; HGC 1, 1113. Green patina with brownish hues. Good extremely fine.
206
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 250-207 BC), Æ (2,98 g; 15 mm)
Athena Promachos advancing to right, brandishing spear and shield; Rv. Owl standing on grain ear to right, head facing; META upwards to left. Johnston, Bronze 68a; SNG Copenhagen 1254; HN Italy 1704; HGC 1, 1113. Dark green patina. Good extremely fine.
206
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 250-207 BC), Æ (2,98 g; 15 mm)
Athena Promachos advancing to right, brandishing spear and shield; Rv. Owl standing on grain ear to right, head facing; META upwards to left. Johnston, Bronze 68a; SNG Copenhagen 1254; HN Italy 1704; HGC 1, 1113. Dark green patina. Good extremely fine.
207
Lucania, Metapontion (c.ca 250-207 BC), Æ (2,90 g; 15,5 mm)
Athena Promachos advancing to right, brandishing spear and shield; Rv. Owl standing on grain ear to right, head facing; META upwards to left. Johnston, Bronze 68a; SNG Copenhagen 1254; HN Italy 1704; HGC 1, 1113. Lovely green patina. Good extremely fine.
207
Lucania, Metapontion (c.ca 250-207 BC), Æ (2,90 g; 15,5 mm)
Athena Promachos advancing to right, brandishing spear and shield; Rv. Owl standing on grain ear to right, head facing; META upwards to left. Johnston, Bronze 68a; SNG Copenhagen 1254; HN Italy 1704; HGC 1, 1113. Lovely green patina. Good extremely fine.
208
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 250-207 BC), Æ (1,43 g; 11,4 mm)
Head of Artemis to r., bow and quiver over shoulder; Rv. Kantharos; META upwards to l.; to r., grain ear. Johnston Bronze 70; HN Italy 1706. Dark brown patina. Extremely fine.
208
Lucania, Metapontion (c. 250-207 BC), Æ (1,43 g; 11,4 mm)
Head of Artemis to r., bow and quiver over shoulder; Rv. Kantharos; META upwards to l.; to r., grain ear. Johnston Bronze 70; HN Italy 1706. Dark brown patina. Extremely fine.
209
Lucania, Metapontion, Punic occupation (c. 215-207 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,55; mm 18,3)
Head of Athena to right wearing crested Corinthian helmet, Rv. Ear of barley with leaf to right; owl in flight above leaf, META to left. HN Italy 1634; Robinson, Punic p. 50, 3; SNG ANS 549-50; Jameson 329. Near extremely fine / extremely fine.
209
Lucania, Metapontion, Punic occupation (c. 215-207 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,55; mm 18,3)
Head of Athena to right wearing crested Corinthian helmet, Rv. Ear of barley with leaf to right; owl in flight above leaf, META to left. HN Italy 1634; Robinson, Punic p. 50, 3; SNG ANS 549-50; Jameson 329. Near extremely fine / extremely fine.
210
Lucania, Metapontion, Punic occupation (c. 215-207 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,66; mm 17)
Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet, Rv. ΜΕΤΑ, ear of barley with leaf to right; above leaf, owl standing facing with wings spread. HGC 1, 1092; HN Italy 1634. Good extremely fine / near FDC.
210
Lucania, Metapontion, Punic occupation (c. 215-207 BC), Half Shekel; AR (g 3,66; mm 17)
Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet, Rv. ΜΕΤΑ, ear of barley with leaf to right; above leaf, owl standing facing with wings spread. HGC 1, 1092; HN Italy 1634. Good extremely fine / near FDC.
211
Lucania, Metapontion, Punic Occupation (c. 215-207 BC), Quarter Shekel; AR (1,72 g; 14,8 mm)
Wreathed head of Demeter r.; Rv. Two barley ears with leaves to right; META upwards to left, crossed torch above leaf to right. Robinson, Second, pl. VI, 9; SNG ANS 551; SNG Lloyd 405-6; HN Italy 1636. Minor cracks, otherwise near extremely fine / good extremely fine.
211
Lucania, Metapontion, Punic Occupation (c. 215-207 BC), Quarter Shekel; AR (1,72 g; 14,8 mm)
Wreathed head of Demeter r.; Rv. Two barley ears with leaves to right; META upwards to left, crossed torch above leaf to right. Robinson, Second, pl. VI, 9; SNG ANS 551; SNG Lloyd 405-6; HN Italy 1636. Minor cracks, otherwise near extremely fine / good extremely fine.
212
Lucania, Metapontion, Punic Occupation (c. 215-207 BC), Half Shekel (g 3,70; mm 17,5)
Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet, Rv. META, ear of barley with leaf to right. HN Italy 1632; Robinson, Second, p. 50, 1 and pl. VI, 4; SNG ANS 549; SNG Lloyd 403. Reverse slightly off-centred, otherwise good extremely fine.
212
Lucania, Metapontion, Punic Occupation (c. 215-207 BC), Half Shekel (g 3,70; mm 17,5)
Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet, Rv. META, ear of barley with leaf to right. HN Italy 1632; Robinson, Second, p. 50, 1 and pl. VI, 4; SNG ANS 549; SNG Lloyd 403. Reverse slightly off-centred, otherwise good extremely fine.
213
Lucania, Paestum (Poseidonia) (c. 218-201 BC), Sextans; Æ (2,25 g; 14,6 mm)
Female head r.; two pellets to l.; Rv. Forepart of boar r.; two pellets below. Crawford, Paestum 12/1; HN Italy 1218. Green patina. Near extremely fine.
213
Lucania, Paestum (Poseidonia) (c. 218-201 BC), Sextans; Æ (2,25 g; 14,6 mm)
Female head r.; two pellets to l.; Rv. Forepart of boar r.; two pellets below. Crawford, Paestum 12/1; HN Italy 1218. Green patina. Near extremely fine.
214
Lucania, Paestum (Poseidonia) (c. 90-45 BC), Semis; Æ (2,92 g; 13,6 mm)
Semuncial standard. Anchor; PAE (AE ligate) to l., L•VEИE (VE and ИE ligate) to r.; Rudder; [...]AD to r., EPVI [...] to l. Crawford, Paestum 35/1; HN Italy 1254. Good very fine.
214
Lucania, Paestum (Poseidonia) (c. 90-45 BC), Semis; Æ (2,92 g; 13,6 mm)
Semuncial standard. Anchor; PAE (AE ligate) to l., L•VEИE (VE and ИE ligate) to r.; Rudder; [...]AD to r., EPVI [...] to l. Crawford, Paestum 35/1; HN Italy 1254. Good very fine.
215
Lucania, Sybaris (c. 550-510 BC), Stater; AR (7,48 g; 27,4 mm)
Bull standing l., head r.; VM above; Rv. Incuse bull standing r., head l. S&S Class A, pl. XLVIII, 1–3; Gorini 3; HN Italy 1729; SNG ANS 817–27; Basel 167; Dewing 405; Kraay & Hirmer 212. Near extremely fine.
215
Lucania, Sybaris (c. 550-510 BC), Stater; AR (7,48 g; 27,4 mm)
Bull standing l., head r.; VM above; Rv. Incuse bull standing r., head l. S&S Class A, pl. XLVIII, 1–3; Gorini 3; HN Italy 1729; SNG ANS 817–27; Basel 167; Dewing 405; Kraay & Hirmer 212. Near extremely fine.
216
Southern Lucania, Sybaris (c.ca 550-510 BC), Stater; AR (8,50 g; 28 mm)
Bull advancing l., head turned back; in ex., MV (retrograde); Rv. Same type incuse. HN Italy 1729; SNG ANS 828-844. Slightly irregular flan, otherwise extremely fine.
216
Southern Lucania, Sybaris (c.ca 550-510 BC), Stater; AR (8,50 g; 28 mm)
Bull advancing l., head turned back; in ex., MV (retrograde); Rv. Same type incuse. HN Italy 1729; SNG ANS 828-844. Slightly irregular flan, otherwise extremely fine.
217
Lucania, Sybaris (c. 550-510 BC), Stater; AR (7,54; 28 mm)
Bull advancing l., head turned back; in ex., MV (retrograde); Rv. Same type incuse. HN Italy 1729; SNG ANS 828-844. Struck on a broad flan. Attractive old cabinet tone. Light evidence of old cleaning. Extremely fine.
217
Lucania, Sybaris (c. 550-510 BC), Stater; AR (7,54; 28 mm)
Bull advancing l., head turned back; in ex., MV (retrograde); Rv. Same type incuse. HN Italy 1729; SNG ANS 828-844. Struck on a broad flan. Attractive old cabinet tone. Light evidence of old cleaning. Extremely fine.
218
Lucania, Sybaris (c. 510-475 BC), Triobol; AR (1,23 g; 11,6 mm)
Bull standing l., head r.; VM in exergue; Rv. Incuse amphora. HN Italy 1741; SNG ANS 857. Dark patina. High relief. Traces of oxides; possible flan crack at 11 o'clock, otherwise good extremely fine.
From a private European collection assembled in the 1980s.
218
Lucania, Sybaris (c. 510-475 BC), Triobol; AR (1,23 g; 11,6 mm)
Bull standing l., head r.; VM in exergue; Rv. Incuse amphora. HN Italy 1741; SNG ANS 857. Dark patina. High relief. Traces of oxides; possible flan crack at 11 o'clock, otherwise good extremely fine.
From a private European collection assembled in the 1980s.
219
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 443-400 BC), Triobol; AR (1,16 g; 11,5 mm)
Helmeted head of Athena r.; Rv. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ, bull standing r., with head lowered; in exergue, tunny fish. SNG ANS 1125-34; HN Italy 1777. Pleasant green patina with darker spots. Some encrustations, otherwise extremely fine. Fine style.
From a private European [..]
219
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 443-400 BC), Triobol; AR (1,16 g; 11,5 mm)
Helmeted head of Athena r.; Rv. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ, bull standing r., with head lowered; in exergue, tunny fish. SNG ANS 1125-34; HN Italy 1777. Pleasant green patina with darker spots. Some encrustations, otherwise extremely fine. Fine style.
From a private European [..]
220
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 400-350 BC), Distater; AR (15,75 g; 26 mm)
Head of Athena to r., wearing crested Attic helmet, ornamented on the bowl with Skylla scanning to r. and with a griffin to right on the neck guard; Rv. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ, bull butting to right, monogram on his hindquarter; in exergue, fish swimming to r. HGC 1, 1255; HN [..]
220
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 400-350 BC), Distater; AR (15,75 g; 26 mm)
Head of Athena to r., wearing crested Attic helmet, ornamented on the bowl with Skylla scanning to r. and with a griffin to right on the neck guard; Rv. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ, bull butting to right, monogram on his hindquarter; in exergue, fish swimming to r. HGC 1, 1255; HN [..]
221
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 400-350 BC), Stater; AR (7,66 g; 20 mm)
Head of Athena to r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla; Rv. [ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ], bull butting r. HN Italy 1799. Some scratches in field due to old cleaning, otherwise good very fine.
221
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 400-350 BC), Stater; AR (7,66 g; 20 mm)
Head of Athena to r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla; Rv. [ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ], bull butting r. HN Italy 1799. Some scratches in field due to old cleaning, otherwise good very fine.
222
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 350-300 BC), Distater; AR (15,85 g; 24 mm)
Head of Athena r., helmet decorated with Scylla hurling rock; behind neck-guard, [A]; Rv. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ, bull charging r.; above, ΣΙ; torch between hind legs. In exergue, tripod between dolphins. HN Italy 1839. About extremely fine.
222
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 350-300 BC), Distater; AR (15,85 g; 24 mm)
Head of Athena r., helmet decorated with Scylla hurling rock; behind neck-guard, [A]; Rv. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ, bull charging r.; above, ΣΙ; torch between hind legs. In exergue, tripod between dolphins. HN Italy 1839. About extremely fine.
223
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 350-300 BC), Triobol; AR (1 g; 11,6 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with laurel wreath; Rv. Bull butting r.; HPA in exergue. HN Italy 1869; SNG Lloyd 500. Good extremely fine. Slight porosity. Fine style.
223
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 350-300 BC), Triobol; AR (1 g; 11,6 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with laurel wreath; Rv. Bull butting r.; HPA in exergue. HN Italy 1869; SNG Lloyd 500. Good extremely fine. Slight porosity. Fine style.
224
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 350-300 BC), Triobol; AR (1,13 g; 12,2 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing pearl necklace, pendant earring, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with Scylla throwing rock; Rv. [ΘΟΥ]ΡΙΩΝ, bull butting right, head turned facing, above his back moneyer’s abbreviated signature ΕΥΦΑ, [..]
224
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 350-300 BC), Triobol; AR (1,13 g; 12,2 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing pearl necklace, pendant earring, and crested Attic helmet ornamented with Scylla throwing rock; Rv. [ΘΟΥ]ΡΙΩΝ, bull butting right, head turned facing, above his back moneyer’s abbreviated signature ΕΥΦΑ, [..]
225
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 280-213 BC), Nomos; AR (6,41 g; 20,2 mm)
Laureate head of Apollo to right; Rv. Bull butting to right; above, ΑΡΙ; in exergue, ΘΟΥΡΙ-ΩΝ, tripod between letters of ethnic. HN Italy 1897; SNG ANS 1107 var. Good very fine / near extremely fine.
225
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 280-213 BC), Nomos; AR (6,41 g; 20,2 mm)
Laureate head of Apollo to right; Rv. Bull butting to right; above, ΑΡΙ; in exergue, ΘΟΥΡΙ-ΩΝ, tripod between letters of ethnic. HN Italy 1897; SNG ANS 1107 var. Good very fine / near extremely fine.
226
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 280 BC), Æ (3,68 g; 16 mm)
Laureate head of Apollo left; monogram behind; Rv. Lyre; ΣΩΦI below. SNG ANS 1197; HN Italy 1926. Lovely light brown patina with green hues. Fine style. Near extremely fine.
226
Lucania, Thourioi (c. 280 BC), Æ (3,68 g; 16 mm)
Laureate head of Apollo left; monogram behind; Rv. Lyre; ΣΩΦI below. SNG ANS 1197; HN Italy 1926. Lovely light brown patina with green hues. Fine style. Near extremely fine.
227
Lucania, Thourioi as Copia (c. 193-150 BC), Quadrans; Æ (2,55 g; 15,5 mm)
Head of Herakles r., wearing lion's skin headdress; three pellets behind; Rv. COPIA r., LLAID l.; cornucopiae; three pellets below. HN Italy 1938; HGC 1, 973. Appealing green patina. Good extremely fine. Refined style.
227
Lucania, Thourioi as Copia (c. 193-150 BC), Quadrans; Æ (2,55 g; 15,5 mm)
Head of Herakles r., wearing lion's skin headdress; three pellets behind; Rv. COPIA r., LLAID l.; cornucopiae; three pellets below. HN Italy 1938; HGC 1, 973. Appealing green patina. Good extremely fine. Refined style.
228
Lucania, Velia (c. 535-510 BC), Drachm; AR (3,80 g; 13,3 mm)
Forepart of lion right, eating prey; Rv. Quadripartite incuse square. Williams 8; HN Italy 1259; SNG ANS 1205-6. Well centred with all the design visible. Minor flan flaws on the reverse, otherwise near extremely fine.
228
Lucania, Velia (c. 535-510 BC), Drachm; AR (3,80 g; 13,3 mm)
Forepart of lion right, eating prey; Rv. Quadripartite incuse square. Williams 8; HN Italy 1259; SNG ANS 1205-6. Well centred with all the design visible. Minor flan flaws on the reverse, otherwise near extremely fine.
229
Lucania, Velia (c. 535-510 BC), Drachm; AR (3,80 g; 13,4 mm)
Forepart of lion right, eating prey; Rv. Quadripartite incuse square. Williams 8; HN Italy 1259; SNG ANS 1205-6. Well centred. Extremely fine.
229
Lucania, Velia (c. 535-510 BC), Drachm; AR (3,80 g; 13,4 mm)
Forepart of lion right, eating prey; Rv. Quadripartite incuse square. Williams 8; HN Italy 1259; SNG ANS 1205-6. Well centred. Extremely fine.
230
Lucania, Velia (c. 465-440), Drachm; AR 3,92 g; 14,7 mm)
Diademed head of nymph r.; Rv. YEΛH, owl standing r., with wings closed, on olive twig. Williams 78; HN Italy 1265; SNG Copenhagen 1530; SNG ANS 1234. Good extremely fine. Fine and elegant style. Traces of former mechanical cleaning; some scratches. Fields gently smoothed. Possibly tooled. Exceptional [..]
230
Lucania, Velia (c. 465-440), Drachm; AR 3,92 g; 14,7 mm)
Diademed head of nymph r.; Rv. YEΛH, owl standing r., with wings closed, on olive twig. Williams 78; HN Italy 1265; SNG Copenhagen 1530; SNG ANS 1234. Good extremely fine. Fine and elegant style. Traces of former mechanical cleaning; some scratches. Fields gently smoothed. Possibly tooled. Exceptional [..]
231
Lucania, Velia (c. 400-340 BC), Nomos; AR (7,45 g; 22 mm)
LUCANIA. Velia. Circa 400-340 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.55 g, 6 h). Lion crouching right; in exergue, owl perched right on olive branch, head facing. Rev. YΕΛ-ΗΤΩΝ Head of nymph to right. HN Italy 1275 var (B above). Williams Period IV, 216 (O131/R162). [..]
231
Lucania, Velia (c. 400-340 BC), Nomos; AR (7,45 g; 22 mm)
LUCANIA. Velia. Circa 400-340 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.55 g, 6 h). Lion crouching right; in exergue, owl perched right on olive branch, head facing. Rev. YΕΛ-ΗΤΩΝ Head of nymph to right. HN Italy 1275 var (B above). Williams Period IV, 216 (O131/R162). [..]
232
Lucania, Velia (c. 340-334 BC), Nomos; AR (7,75 g; 21 mm)
Head of Athena to l., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with griffin; Θ behind neck; Rv. Lion advancing to right; X below, YEΛHTΩN in exergue. HN Italy 1284; SNG ANS 1293; HGC 1, 1310. Good extremely fine. Fine style.
232
Lucania, Velia (c. 340-334 BC), Nomos; AR (7,75 g; 21 mm)
Head of Athena to l., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with griffin; Θ behind neck; Rv. Lion advancing to right; X below, YEΛHTΩN in exergue. HN Italy 1284; SNG ANS 1293; HGC 1, 1310. Good extremely fine. Fine style.
233
Lucania, Velia (c. 334-300 BC), Nomos; AR (7,70 g; 21,3 mm)
Kleudoros group. Head of Athena l., wearing crested Phrygian helmet decorated with centauress; monogram behind neck; Rv. Lion standing l., tearing at prey; Φ above, monogram below, YEΛHTΩN in exergue. HN Italy 1296. Good very fine / near extremely fine.
233
Lucania, Velia (c. 334-300 BC), Nomos; AR (7,70 g; 21,3 mm)
Kleudoros group. Head of Athena l., wearing crested Phrygian helmet decorated with centauress; monogram behind neck; Rv. Lion standing l., tearing at prey; Φ above, monogram below, YEΛHTΩN in exergue. HN Italy 1296. Good very fine / near extremely fine.
234
Lucania, Velia (c. 334-300 BC), Stater; AR (7,54 g; 21,3 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing Attic helmet, the bowl decorated with a griffin; Rv. Lion standing l.; above, Φ; monogram between legs; ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ in exergue. HN Italy 1289. Near extremely fine / good extremely fine.
234
Lucania, Velia (c. 334-300 BC), Stater; AR (7,54 g; 21,3 mm)
Head of Athena r., wearing Attic helmet, the bowl decorated with a griffin; Rv. Lion standing l.; above, Φ; monogram between legs; ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ in exergue. HN Italy 1289. Near extremely fine / good extremely fine.
235
Lucania, Velia (c. 280 BC), Nomos; AR (7,58 g; 21,5 mm)
Head of Athena to l., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with griffin; Φ on neck guard, monogram behind; Rv. Lion standing to r.; YEΛHTΩN in exergue. Williams 515-539; HN Italy 1316. About extremely fine / good very fine.
235
Lucania, Velia (c. 280 BC), Nomos; AR (7,58 g; 21,5 mm)
Head of Athena to l., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with griffin; Φ on neck guard, monogram behind; Rv. Lion standing to r.; YEΛHTΩN in exergue. Williams 515-539; HN Italy 1316. About extremely fine / good very fine.
236
Lucania, Velia (c. 280 BC), Nomos; AR (7,40 g; 22 mm)
Head of Athena to l., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with griffin; A above, [Φ] before, IE on outlined tablet behind neck guard; Rv. Lion attacking stag to l.; YEΛHTON behind. SNG ANS 1403; Hn Italy 1318. About extremely fine.
236
Lucania, Velia (c. 280 BC), Nomos; AR (7,40 g; 22 mm)
Head of Athena to l., wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with griffin; A above, [Φ] before, IE on outlined tablet behind neck guard; Rv. Lion attacking stag to l.; YEΛHTON behind. SNG ANS 1403; Hn Italy 1318. About extremely fine.
237
Bruttium, Brettii (c. 216-214 BC), Drachm; AR (4,76 g; 19,4 mm)
Attic Standard. Second Punic War issue. Diademed and draped bust of Nike r.; amphora behind; Rv. River god standing facing, crowning himself with wreath and holding sceptre; to right, serpent above S. HN Italy 1961. Traces of old cleaning. Fields gently smoothed. Possible minor tooling following cleaning, [..]
237
Bruttium, Brettii (c. 216-214 BC), Drachm; AR (4,76 g; 19,4 mm)
Attic Standard. Second Punic War issue. Diademed and draped bust of Nike r.; amphora behind; Rv. River god standing facing, crowning himself with wreath and holding sceptre; to right, serpent above S. HN Italy 1961. Traces of old cleaning. Fields gently smoothed. Possible minor tooling following cleaning, [..]
238
Bruttium, Brettii (c. 216-214 BC), Drachm; AR (5,06 g; 18,5 mm)
Diademed and draped bust of Nike r.; behind, bucranium; Rv. River god standing facing, crowning himself with wreath and holding sceptre; monogram to right. HN Italy 1963 corr. (bucranium). Extremely fine / good extremely fine. Fine style.
238
Bruttium, Brettii (c. 216-214 BC), Drachm; AR (5,06 g; 18,5 mm)
Diademed and draped bust of Nike r.; behind, bucranium; Rv. River god standing facing, crowning himself with wreath and holding sceptre; monogram to right. HN Italy 1963 corr. (bucranium). Extremely fine / good extremely fine. Fine style.
239
Bruttium Brettii (c. 214-211 BC), Double (Didrachm); Æ (12,62 g; 26 mm)
Helmeted head of Ares l.; two pellets to r., grain ear below; Rv. ΒΡΕΤ / ΤΙΩΝ, Nike standing l., erecting trophy; cornucopia between, plectrum to r. Scheu, Bronze 4; HN Italy 1975. Dark green patina. High relief. Bold style. Extremely fine.
239
Bruttium Brettii (c. 214-211 BC), Double (Didrachm); Æ (12,62 g; 26 mm)
Helmeted head of Ares l.; two pellets to r., grain ear below; Rv. ΒΡΕΤ / ΤΙΩΝ, Nike standing l., erecting trophy; cornucopia between, plectrum to r. Scheu, Bronze 4; HN Italy 1975. Dark green patina. High relief. Bold style. Extremely fine.
240
Bruttum, Brettii (c. 214-211 BC), Æ (8,75 g; 23 mm)
Laureate head of Zeus to r.; grain ear behind; Rv. Eagle with wings spread standing to l.; BPET to right, TIΩN to left, star above, cornucopia to l. SNG ANS 50-2; HN Italy 1978; HGC 1, 1366. About extremely fine.
240
Bruttum, Brettii (c. 214-211 BC), Æ (8,75 g; 23 mm)
Laureate head of Zeus to r.; grain ear behind; Rv. Eagle with wings spread standing to l.; BPET to right, TIΩN to left, star above, cornucopia to l. SNG ANS 50-2; HN Italy 1978; HGC 1, 1366. About extremely fine.
241
Bruttium, Brettii (c. 211-208 BC), Quarter unit; Æ (2,65 g; 16,5 mm)
Head of Amphitrite to l., wearing crab headdress; Rv. BPET-TIΩN Crab. HGC 1, 1374; HN Italy 1944; Scheu, Bronze, 29. Lovely green patina. Good very fine / near extremely fine.
241
Bruttium, Brettii (c. 211-208 BC), Quarter unit; Æ (2,65 g; 16,5 mm)
Head of Amphitrite to l., wearing crab headdress; Rv. BPET-TIΩN Crab. HGC 1, 1374; HN Italy 1944; Scheu, Bronze, 29. Lovely green patina. Good very fine / near extremely fine.
242
Bruttium, Brettii (c. 208-203 BC), Double Unit; Æ (14,74 g; 26 mm)
Helmeted head of Ares l.; Rv. Hera Hoplosmia advancing r., holding spear and shield; crab at feet, facing ram's head (or bucranium) below shield. Scheu, Bronze 57; HN Italy 2001. Attractive olive green patina. Extremely fine. Ex Naville Numismatics Auction 52 (22 September 2019), lot 16.
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Bruttium, Brettii (c. 208-203 BC), Double Unit; Æ (14,74 g; 26 mm)
Helmeted head of Ares l.; Rv. Hera Hoplosmia advancing r., holding spear and shield; crab at feet, facing ram's head (or bucranium) below shield. Scheu, Bronze 57; HN Italy 2001. Attractive olive green patina. Extremely fine. Ex Naville Numismatics Auction 52 (22 September 2019), lot 16.
243
Bruttium, Hipponion (280-270 a.C.), Æ (8,60 g; 23 mm)
Helmeted head of Athena l., serpent on helmet; Rv. ΙΠΩΝΙΕΩ-Ν, Nike standing l., holding wreath and sceptre. HN Italy 2258 var. (head l.); Attianese 722. Very rare. Pleasing grey-green patina. Good very fine / near extremely fine.
243
Bruttium, Hipponion (280-270 a.C.), Æ (8,60 g; 23 mm)
Helmeted head of Athena l., serpent on helmet; Rv. ΙΠΩΝΙΕΩ-Ν, Nike standing l., holding wreath and sceptre. HN Italy 2258 var. (head l.); Attianese 722. Very rare. Pleasing grey-green patina. Good very fine / near extremely fine.
244
Bruttium, Kaulonia (late 6th century BC), Stater, AR (g 7,96; mm 29,4)
KAVΛ (retrograde), full-length figure of nude Apollo advancing right, torso turned facing, olive branch in raised right hand, small winged figure (daemon) atop extended left arm, running right and holding branch in each hand; O above stag standing right in right field, head reverted, dotted border [..]
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Bruttium, Kaulonia (late 6th century BC), Stater, AR (g 7,96; mm 29,4)
KAVΛ (retrograde), full-length figure of nude Apollo advancing right, torso turned facing, olive branch in raised right hand, small winged figure (daemon) atop extended left arm, running right and holding branch in each hand; O above stag standing right in right field, head reverted, dotted border [..]