CATALOGUE
or
THE BUNBURY COLLECTION
OF
GREEK COINS.
FIRST PORTION.
ITALY, SICILY, EUROPEAN GREECE,
CRETE, &c.
WHICH WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION,
BY MESSRS.
SOTHEBY, WILKINSON & HODGE,
Auctioneers of H'ltcrani flropertji $c Htnrks lllustraihie of iljc JFine AGs,
AT THEIR HOUSE, No. 13, WELLINGTON STREET, STRAND, W.C. On MONDAY, 15th day of JUNE, 1896, and Seven following Days,
AT ONE O’CLOCK PRECISELY.
MAY BE VIEWED TWO DAYS PRIOR. CATALOGUES MAY BE HAD.
DRYDEN PRESS : J. DAVY AND SONS. I37, LONG ACRE. LONDON.
CONDITIONS OF SALE.
I. The highest bidder to be the buyer ; and if any dispute
arise between bidders, the lot so disputed shall be immediately put up again, provided the auctioneer cannot decide the said dispute.
II. No person to advance less than Is. ; above five pounds,
2s. 6 cl., and so on in proportion.
III. In the case of lots upon which there is a reserve, the
auctioneer shall have the right to bid on behalf of the seller.
IV. The purchasers to give in their names and places of abode,
and to pay down 5s. in the pound, if required, in part payment of the purchase-money ; in default of which the lot or lots purchased to be immediately put up again and re-sold.
V. The sale of any lot is not to be set aside on account of any error in the enumeration of the numbers stated, or errors of description.
VI. The lots to be taken away, at the buyer’s expense, imme¬
diately after the conclusion of the sale ; in default of which Messrs. SOTHEBY, WILKINSON & HODGE will not hold themselves responsible if lost, stolen, damaged, or otherwise destroyed, but they will be left at the sole risk of the purchaser. If, at the expiration of Two Days after the conclusion of the sale, the lots are not cleared or paid for, they will then be catalogued for immediate sale, and the expense, the same as if re-sold, will be added to the amount at which they were bought. Messrs. SOTHEBY, WILKINSON & HODGE will have the option of re-selling the lots uncleared, either by public or private sale, without any notice being given to the defaulter.
VII. Upon failure of complying with the above conditions, the
money required and deposited in part of payment shall be forfeited, and if any loss is sustained in the re-selling of such lots as are not cleared or paid for, all charges on such re-sale shall be made good by the defaulters at this sale.
Gentlemen, who cannot attend this sale, may have their Commissions faithfully executed by their humble Servants,
SOTHEBY, WILKINSON & HODGE,
1 3, Wellington Street, Strand, London.
INTRODUCTION.
The Collection of Greek Coins, the first portion of which is described in the following pages, is perhaps one of the most extensive and most interesting that has ever been formed by a private individual. Commencing quite in his early days Sir Edward Bunbury devoted his whole life to its formation, as well as to that of his collection of Roman coins, which was sold at this house in June of last year. Sir Edward Bunbury did not confine his attention like some collectors to securing only the finest and most artistic pieces. Copper coins were as interesting to him as those of the finer metals ; in consequence his collection presents us with an exceptionally complete series of Greek coins of all parts, of all periods, and of all metals, viz. gold, silver, and copper. It is pre-eminently the collection of a scholar, and the useful purpose which it served is clearly illustrated by the late owner’s numerous literary works. In fact it may be said to have formed the basis of his scholarly History of Ancient Geography published in 1879, his numerous articles in Smith's Dictionary of Grech ancl Roman Bio¬ graphy and Mythology, and the corresponding volumes of Geography, and his many contributions to the pages of the Numismatic Chronicle. Sir Edward Bunbury was a collector in the highest sense of the word, for not only was he an admirer of the fine works of ancient artists, but he combined with this last study the highest qualifications as a man of letters. His early success at Cambridge, where he graduated as Senior Classic in 1833 and took the Chancellor’s Medal, marked him as a scholar of the first rank, and his pursuits and studies in after years well maintained his early reputation.
Owing to the great extent of this Collection it has been deemed advisable to dispose of it in two portions. The first portion, which extends to 1258 lots, includes the coins of Italy, Sicily, European Greece, Crete, and the Islands. The second portion will comprise the coins of Asiatic Greece, Africa, &c.
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A perusal of the pages of this Catalogue will show the complete¬ ness of the collection ; nearly every city of Italy and European Greece of any importance and its rulers, of whom coins are known, are represented. The extent of certain sections is almost overwhelming, and shows what pains and perseverance were devoted to the formation of this Collection. Those sections which call for special notice are — the more important cities of Magna Graecia (Tarentum, Heraclea, Metapontum, Croton, Ehegium, &c.) ; Sicily (Camarina, Catana, Leontini, Messana, Segesta, and Syracuse) ; the Carthaginian and Siculo-Punic coinages ; Thrace, Macedon, Boeotia, Attica, Elis, and Crete. The series of Syracuse is very complete and comprises the works of nearly all the great die-engravers of that city, especially among these are Kimon, Evae- netos, Eukleides, Eumenes, and Phrygillus. There is also an example of the Demareteion, one of the most remarkable coins of the whole Greek series and no less than seven examples of the Dekadrachms of ICimon and Evaenetos, all in fine condition. The series of Alex¬ ander the Great is the most extensive ever brought together by a private individual, and includes specimens of the coins struck by that monarch over the whole extent of his wide dominions. The Athenian series, with the numerous tetradrachms bearing magistrates' names, is equally complete, and that of Crete has scarcely ever been surpassed.
Of the extreme beauty and fine condition of many of the coins, the plates which are appended to the Catalogue will give some idea, and not a few are as remarkable for their rarity. Seldom does such an opportunity offer itself to collectors to add to their cabinets, and remembering the recent dispersal of the Montagu Collection of Greek coins it seems more than probable that a long time will elapse before another such chance will occur.
Under present arrangements the remaining portion of the Bunbury Collection will be sold at this house in December next.
SOTHEBY, WILKINSON & HODGE.
Sizes of the Coins. Scale of Mimnet.
CATALOOjm
OF THE
YEEY VALUABLE AND EXTENSIVE COLLECTION
OF
GREEK _ COINS,
FORMED BY THE LATE
SIR EDWARD HERBERT BUNBURY, BART.
M.A. F.E.G.S.
FIRST PORTION.
FIRST DAY’S SALE.
HISPANIA.
Silver.
LOT
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yi c . , 1 Emporiae, Drachm, Head of Persephone to left, EMIIOPITDN ; rev.
Horse crowned by Nike, fine ; others (2), Head of Artemis to right, surrounded by dolphins ; rev. Pegasus galloping, EMIIOPITfiN, very fine ; and others (3) similar, but of degraded types and workmanship, well preserved 6
2 Ehoda, Drachm, Head of Persephone to left, [POjAHTfiN ; rev. A rose
in full bloom, seen in front, high relief, wt. 73 grs. (De la Tour, Mon. Gaul., pi. vm, 2322) ; another, similar, but the rose on the reverse is of conventional pattern, wt. 73 grs. (De la Tour, l.c. pi. vm, 2324), both fine and rare 2
3 Celtiberian, Drachms, obv. Male head to right; rev. Horseman, of
Aregrada, Belsina, Carabaca, Ilerda and Salauris, (reading Iltzurda Salirum), very rare, Osca and Turiaso, all fine 8
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Acinipo, Bunch of Grapes; rev. ACINIPO, between two ears of corn. Arsa (?) ; rev. Horseman and Punic legend. Carteia, Tur- reted head ; rev. Rudder ; Male head ; rev. Dolphin, carteia ; Turreted head ; rev. Neptune. Corduba, Head of Augustus ; rev. Pegasus, cor., &c.; rev. Warrior, cordvba. Patricia ; rev. colonia Patricia in wreath. Gades, Head of Herakles ; rev. Two fishes, sizes 8 and 6. Ilipa, Ear of corn ; rev. Fish, ilipense., sizes 9 and 5; Obulco, Female head, OBVLCO ; rev. inscription in two lines (2 varieties). Osca. Head of Augustus; rev. Warrior on horseback, osca. Julia Traducta, Head of Augustus ; rev. ivlia trad, in wreath. Yentipo, Head of Mars; rev. Soldier; and Ulia, Head above crescent ; rev. vlia on tablet, mostly fine for these coins 1 8 Others similar, of Carteia, Gades, Obulco, Osca, Julia Traducta and Ulia as in last lot; and of Bilbilis, Head of Augustus; rev. iiivir in wreath, &c. ; another, rev. Horseman. Caesar-Augusta; rev. c. A. in wreath. Cartiiago-Nova ; rev. Sacrificial implements, C. VAR. rvf., &c. Castulo, Head of Augustus ; rev. Sphinx to right (3 varieties) ; others ; rev. Horseman with palm. Celsa, same rev. type. Emporiae; rev. Pegasus, empori., mostly fine for these coins 23 Others of Castulo, Celsa, and Emporiae, as in preceding lot ; and of Ilerda ; rev. Wolf ; Malaga ; rev. Radiate head and Star, both rare. Saetavi; rev. Horseman ; Sac.untum ; Segobriga; rev. segobriga in wreath; another; rev. Horseman, fine 14
Carabaca ; rev. Horseman and Punic legend. Damania, same type, both unpublished. Eresi, of same type. Cartilago-Nova; rev. Sacrificial implements ; and Hispania, in genere, Helmeted head ; rev. Horse¬ man, HISPANORVM (2 varieties), &c. ; others, Gaulish, of Massalia ; rev. Butting bull, sizes 7, 4 and 2 ; another ; rev. Tripod ; Nemausus, Imperial, Heads of Augustus and Agrippa ; rev. Crocodile ; and others (2) of the Channel Islands, mostly fine 19
GALLIA.
Silver.
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Massilia, Drachms, Head of Artemis to right without quiver ; rev. Lion, MA22A. (3 varieties) ; and others (5) with same rev. type, but with quiver behind head of Artemis on obv., all fine 8
Others, similar, Head of Artemis without quiver (2), and with quiver (4) ; another, Head of Artemis and lion both to left ; Obols (3), Head of Apollo ; rev. ma. in wheel, all varied. Nemausus, Head of Pallas ; rev. nem. COL. in wreath, lot. G grs. , all fine, the smaller pieces scarce 1 1
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10 Gaulish Imitations (3) of Tetradrachms of Philip II of Macedon, Head
of Zeus to right ; rev. Horseman to left or right ; another with Head of Zeus to left, of more barbarous work, all fine 4
1 1 Others similar, with head of Zeus to right, some of fine work 5
12 Gaulish Imitation of Sicilian Tetradrachm, Female head to right, her hair 2
bound with triple cord ; before, three dolphins ; around, 2TPO ; behind, bird (?); rev. Winged figure in biga to left, crowned by Nike; below chariot, helmet, wt. 130 grs., fine, very rare, unpublished
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*** The obverse of this coin is copied from a Tetradrachm of Syracuse (see lot 439) and the reverse from the Stater of Philip of Macedon.
1 3 Pannonia, Tetradrachm, Heads of Honos and Virtus conjoined to right ; /
around, ivy leaves ; rev. Horseman to right, ivy leaves below and in front of horse, below biatec., wt. 264 grs. , (De la Tour, Mon. Gaul., var. pi. liv, 10170), very fine and rare [PL I] 1
*** This coin is copied from Denarii of the Fufia and Marcia gentes.
14 Twelfth-Drachms, Sixteenth-Drachms, &c., all with incuse reverses, and 2/
obv. types, Female head to right (Phrygia), Negro’s head (Lesbos), Head facing (Phistelia), Ram’s and boar’s heads (Clazomene), Gorgon head (Macedonia), &c., found near Marseilles, all very fine 25 *** These coins came from the Auriol Find, near Marseilles, which is described in Melanges de Numismatique, vol. I, p. 12. They are interesting as showing the early currency of Massilia ( see Hist. Num.,p. 7).
BRITANNIA.
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Gold.
15 Tasciovanus, Stater, Cruciform ornament of four wreaths with orna- J f ment in each angle ; rev. Horse to right ; above, bucranium, &c. ; below, curved-shaped object and ring [Evans, pi. v, 9) ; and /R Stater, uninscribcd, Rude head; rev. Degraded type of horse (fib., pi.
F, 2), both very fine, the first rare 2
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL ITALY.
ETRURIA, LATIUM, &c.
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Silver.
Populonia, Didrachm, Gorgoneion, below mark of value xx ; rev. plain, wt. 129 grs. (B. M. Cat.,p. 3, 9) ; another, Head of Herakles facing, below mark of value XX; rev. Club, wt. 126 grs. (B. M. Cat., p. 1,1), both fine and rare 2
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Populonia, Didrachm, with Gorgoneion as in previous lot, wt. 127 grs.; another, Helmeted head slightly turned to left ; rev. Within circle, crescent and star, around which rVrLA.. ( Mionnet , no. 41), wt. 127 grs., both fine and rare, especially the second coin 2
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Populonia, Didrachm, with Gorgoneion as in lot 16, wt. 129 yrs. ; u
Drachm, Head of Apollo, laureate, behind x ; rev. plain, wt. 63 grs. ; and Half-Drachm, Head of Apollo to right, behind A ; rev. plain, wt.
28 grs., all fine and rare 3
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Populonia, Didrachm, with Gorgoneion as in lot 16, wt. 128 grs. ; Drachm, with head of Apollo as in last lot, wt. 65 grs. ; and Diobol (?), Small head facing (Gorgoneion ?) ; rev. plain, wt. 23 grs., fine and rare 3
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Populonia, Didrachm, Gorgoneion; below XX; rev. Two Caducei in opposite directions,?^. 128 grs (Mionnet, no. 42); Another, Persic Standard, Head of Zeus to right ; rev. plain, wt. 163 grs. (comp. B. M. Cat., p. 13), both fine and extremely rare 2
*** The second coin is copied from the Tetradrachms of Philip of Macedon.
Alba, Diobol, Head of Hermes; rev. Griffin; below, alba, size 3, wt. 16 grs. ' fifi (J , Signia, Obol, Head of Hermes; before, caduceus ; rev. Head of Silenos and head of hoar joined, 26IC., size 1^, wt. 9 grs. (B. M. Cat. p. 44, 1) ; and Alliba (Campanise), Obol, Head of Apollo ; around, dolphins ; rev. Skylla, AAAIBANON., size 2, wt. 10 grs. (B. M. Cat., p. 73, 4), all fine and very rare, especially the second coin 3
*** No. 3 from the Wigan collection.
Alba, Diobol, Head of Hermes; rev. Griffin, &c. as in last lot, wt. 16 grs. ; and others (2) of Alliba (Campanise), one with Head of Apollo ; rev. Skylla as in last lot ; the other similar, but on obv. Bearded head, all extremely rare 3
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Bronze .
Aquilonia (Samnium), Head of Pallas ; before, name of city in Oscan characters ; rev. Warrior, size 5. Frentani (Samnium), Head of Hermes to left wearing petasos, before frentatri (Oscan) ; rev. Pegasus to left; beneath, tripod and legend as on obv., size 5 (Mionnet, pi. xx, 21), both very fine and exceedingly rare 2
No. 1 from the Wigan, and No. 2 from the Northwick (lot 67) collection. Mionnet (l. c.) cites this second piece and also illus¬ trates it.
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24 Ancona, Female head ; rev. Hand holding branch, ArKfiN., size 5 ; /
Aquinum ; rev. Cock and Star, aqvino., size 5. Aesernia, Head of Vulcan, volcanom ; rev. Zeus in biga, AI2EIENINO., size 6 ; another; rev. Bull with human face crowned by Nike, same legend, size 5. Beneventum, Head of Apollo, BENVEN[TOD] ; rev. Prancing horse, PHOTOM., size 5 ; and Frentani, Head of Hermes, &c. as in previous lot, all very fine, except the last piece, and very rare 6
25 Populonia, Triens, Head of Vulcan ; rev. Tongs, hammer, and mark of
value, size 7. Telamon (?), Sextans, Head of Herakles ; rev. Two dolphins and spear, size 7. Peithesa ; rev. Owl, size 3. Ariminum, Head of Vulcan ; rev. Warrior, size 6. AQUINUM ; rev. Cock and star as in last lot. Aesernia ; rev. Zeus in biga, and Human-headed bull as in last lot ; another, Head of Pallas ; rev. Eagle and serpent, size 5 ; and Larinum, Quincunx ; rev. Warrior on horseback, below ladinod ; another, Sextans ; rev. Dolphin, all fine and rare 10
26 Populonia, Sextans, Head of Pallas ; rev. Owl ( B . M. Cat. p. 5, 25) ; /
Peithesa ; rev. Owl ; Aesernia ; rev. Zeus in biga, as in last lot ; Tuder, Head of Silenos ; rev. Eagle, size 4 (2 varieties). Larinum; rev. types, Warrior on horseback (Quincunx) ; Centaur (Quadrans) ; Dolphin (Sextans) ; Cornucopise (Uncia) ; others, without marks of value, rev. types, Eagle; Thunderbolt; all with legend ladinod, all fine and rare coins 13
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CAMPANIA.
Silver.
27 Capua, Didrachm, Head of Pallas, helmeted ; rev. Bull to right, KAM-
IIANO (retrograde), fine ; another; rev. Bull to left, and legend not retrograde, well preserved, rare 2
28 Cales, Didrachm, Head of Pallas to right; rev. Nike in biga to left,
CALENO; another, same, but head of Pallas to left; behind, owl. Cumae, Didrachm, Head of Nymph to right; rev. Corn-grain above mussel-shell, KYMAION ; another, but head of nymph to left and bird above mussel-shell on rev., rare. Hyria, Didrachm, Head of Pallas to right ; rev. Androcephalous bull to right, YDINA, all well preserved and scarce 5
29 Cales, Didrachms as before (2), Head of Pallas to right ; symbols (j
behind, branch and serpent. Cumae, Didrachms (2); rev. types, Ear of corn above mussel-shell ; Sea-serpent above mussel-shell, rare ; and of Hyria, Head of Pallas on obv. to left ; bull to left on rev., all well preserved and scarce 5
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Didrachms (2), as before of Cales, Head of Pallas to right ; symbols behind, shield and bow ; of Cumae (2); rev. types, Ear of corn above mussel-shell ; and fly above shell, reading KVMAI, a rare variety ; both with head to left on obv. ; and of Hyria, Head of Pallas with owl on helmet ; rev. Bull to left, VDINIA, well preserved and rare 5
Didrachm as before of Cales, sword behind head of Pallas, and on rev. oCu.
Biga to right ; others of Cumae ; rev. types, Ear of corn, wolf, and owl above mussel-shell, the last two types very rare ; and of Hyria,
Head of Pallas to left, with eagle on helmet ; rev. usual type, Bull to left, YDINAI, well preserved, scarce, some rare 5
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Cumae, Didrachm, b.c. 490-480, Head of Pallas, of Archaic style, around KVMAION (retrograde); rev. Crab holding shell, wt. 129 grs., of
extreme rar ity and in fine condition 1
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Cumae, Didrachm, Head of Nymph ; rev. Skylla above mussel-shell, KVMAION (retrograde), well preserved-, another, Lion’s scalp between two boars’ heads ; rev. Grain of corn above shell, KY[MAI]ON ; and Hyria, Didrachm, Head of Nymph ; rev. Androcephalous bull to right, YPAN02, the last two fine, all exceedingly rare varieties 3
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Cumae, Didrachm, usual type, but on rev. star above mussel-shell, early style, rare ; others of Hyria, with head of Pallas to right or left, and bull on rev., also to right or left, reading YPINAI, YP1AN02, YDINA (retrograde), all varied and well preserved 5
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Cumae, Quarter Drachm, Head of Herakles ; rev. Mussel-shell in wreath, KYMEO, wt. 1G grs.; Obol, Head of Pallas; rev. Dolphin above mussel-shell, KY, wt. 10 grs. Hyria, Didrachm, usual type, with rev. Bull to right, but reading YPIETE2 ; and Neapolis, Obol, Female head, NEAIIOAITH2; rev. Nike seated, as on coins of Terina, wt. 10 grs., unpublished ; all of the highest rarity and ivcll preserved 4 ;
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Hyria, Didrachm, Head of Hera, three-quarter face
stephane, ornamented with honeysuckle, hair spread ; rev. Andro¬ cephalous bull to right, above YDINA (retrograde), wt. 110 grs. (B. M. Cat. p. 92, 13), fine and exceedingly rare 1
Neapolis, Didrachm, Head of Water-nymph three-quarters to right, hair spread ; rev. Androcephalous bull to left, NE01I0AITHS, wt. 115 grs. 1 (B. M. Cat. p. 94, 11), fine, slight cut on face, and of excessive rarity
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Neapolis, Didrachms, Female head to right ; rev. Bull to right, NEOIIO, 6~ early style ; Head of Pallas helmeted to right ; rev. Bull to left, NE01I0AITE2 (sic), escallop between last two letters in exergue;
Female head to right, wearing taenia and earring ; rev. Bull to left crowned by Nike, NEAHOAITH5 ; another similar, rev. Bull to right; and another, with female head to left on obv., behind shield, and bull to right on rev., all fine and scarce 5
*** Nos. 1 and 2 from the Northwick, and no. 4 from the Thomas collection.
Neapolis, Didrachms of similar types, with various symbols and magis- J / //
trates’ initials, N., AI, and A on rev. ; the second coin reads NEAIIO- AITHS and has no escallop, fine 5
Neapolis, Didrachms of similar types, but the second coin has the / /^
legend NE04I0AITHS all above bull; and the others, a varying symbol, crane, term, and amphora on obv., and with female head to left or right, one with magistrate’s name xapi, all fine and scarce 5
41 Neapolis, Didrachm, Female head to left, bound with diadem ; behind, elephant; rev. Nike crowning bull, below which BI ; others (3), of similar type, but head on obv. to right ; behind, female with torch, bunch of grapes, and astragalus, and with magistrates’ names, XAPI., AIOMNOYE, and APTEMI., all rare and very fine 4
Neapolis, Didrachm, usual types with head on obv. to left ; behind *- f thyrsus; others (2), with head to right; symbol, astragalus and letters K and X ; Drachm, Female head to left ; behind, harpa ; rev. Nike crowning bull, NEAIIOAITIIS, wt. 53 yrs. ; another, similar, but behind head on obv. shield, all fine and the smaller coins rare 5
"f~f~ ^3 Neapolis, Didrachms (2), Female head to left ; rev. Androcephalous bull / to right ; one with mask behind head and II below ; another with EYE and TAP on obv. ; Drachm, as in previous lot ; and Hemi- drachm, with female head to right ; rev. Nike in biga, well ■preserved, the last piece rare 5
44 Neapolis, Half Drachm, Head of Artemis to right, before NEOIIO AITON; 4?
rev. Victory in biga, below IIAK, wt. 25 yrs. ; Obol, same as Drachm but head to left; rev. Nike crowning bull, wt. 11 ^ yrs.-, Half Obols (2), Head of Pallas ; rev. Half man-headed bull to left ; Head of Apollo ; rev. Herakles strangling lion, NEOIIOAITON, fine, all extremely rare 4
45 Neapolis, Didrachm, Head of Nymph to right, wavy hair ; around, four 7
dolphins ; rev. [NEO]IIOAITDN, Androcephalous bull crowned by Nike, wt. 115 yrs., fine and very rare [PL I] 1
*** The obverse of this Didrachm is of the same style as the coins of Syracuse by Evaenetos.
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Nola, Didrachm, Head of Kore to right, broad diadem ; rev. NQAAJfiN, Androcephalous bull to right, crowned by Nike, vet. 110 grs.; another similar, but on rev. Bull to left, N0AAI02, vat. 109 grs. ; another, Head of Pallas to right, with owl on helmet; rev. NOAAIfiN above, Androcephalous bull to right; below, AE mom, vat. 10 grs., all well preserved, scarce 3
Nola, Didrachm, usual type with rev. Androcephalous bull to right, reading N0AIAI02. Suessa, Didrachm, Head of Apollo laureate; behind, crescent ; rev. One of the Dioskuri on horseback and leading a second horse, below 2YE2ANO. Phistelia, Litra, Head facing ; rev. Mussel, corn-grain and dolphin above $I2TVLI2 ; and others (2), Uncertain, Head facing; rev. Lion ; one with star above, the other with serpent below, mostly fine, scarce 5
Nola, Didrachm, as in last lot. Suessa, Didrachms as before, but sym¬ bols behind head on obv. lyre and pentagram ; and Obols of Phis¬ telia and of Uncertain city as in last lot, mostly fine, scarce 5
Phistelia, Didrachm, Head of Hera facing, hair loose ; rev. Campanian bull to left, above 4>I2TLV2, wt. 110 grs., well preserved-, Litra, Head facing, <4>I2TEAIA; rev. Mussel-shell, corn-grain and dolphin, <1>I2TAVS, wt. 9 1 grs. ; another, same type but no legend on obv., the last two very fine, and all very rare 3
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Nuceria Alfaterna, Didrachm, Young male head with ram’s horn ; around Oscan inscription, Nuvkrinum Alafaternum ; rev. One of the Dioskuri standing beside his horse, wt. 110 grs. (Head, Hist. Num. p. 35), fine and very rare 1
Nuceria Alfaterna, Didrachm, same type as the preceding coin, but legend on obv. not completely legible, wt. 110 grs., fine and very rare 1
Teanum, Didrachm, Head of Herakles in lion’s skin to right ; behind, owl; rev. Nike in triga, below, Oscan legend Tianud, wt. Ill grs. (Hist. Num. p. 36), very fine and very rare [PL I] 1
Teanum, Didrachm, similar to the preceding, but the head of Herakles is more wide spread and no owl behind it ; but below it a club, tat. 1 1 1 grs., fine and rare 1
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Bronze.
Atella, Triens, Head of Zeus ; rev . Zeus in quadriga ; Sextans ; rev. Two warriors and pig; Uncia ; rev. Nike crowning trophy, very rare. Gales; rev. types, Campanian bull, CALENO (4 varieties, with varying symbols, &c.) ; and Cock (3 varieties), size 5, all extremely fine and some rare 10
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Atella, Sextans; rev. Two warriors and pig; Calks ; rev. types, Cam ( panian bull (3), and Cock (2), as in last lot. Capua, Quincunx ; rev. Pegasus ; Sextans ; rev. Selene in biga (2) ; Uncue; rev. types, Nike crowning trophy (2), and Boar ; Semuncia ; rev. Ear of corn ; and Compulteria; rev. Bull crowned by Nike, mostly fine 14
Capua, Quincunx, Head of Pallas ; rev. Pegasus ; Triens, Head of Zeus ; rev. Fulmen ; Sextans ; rev. types, Selene in biga, and Eagle on ful- men ; with no mark of value, Head of Zeus ; rev. Eagle on fulmen, size 10 (Carelli, pi. 69, 3), all very fine, the larger pieces very rare 5
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Capua, Sextans ; rev. Lion with spear in mouth ; Uncise ; rev. types, Nike crowning trophy, Boar, and Warrior on horseback ; Semun- cite ; rev. types, Two veiled figures, Lyre, and Ear of corn ; and Compulteria, Head of Apollo and legend in Oscan characters ; rev. Campanian bull crowned by Nike, all very fine and rare 8
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Neapolis ; rev. types, Campanian bull ; Omphalos and lyre ; Omphalos, / lyre and caduceus; Forepart of Campanian bull; Cornucopise ; Tripod,
&c. (16 varieties), sizes 5-3. Nuceria ; rev. Dog. Suessa ; rev. Nike crowning bull, Herakles strangling lion, and Cock. Teanum, Female head to left, laureate, tianvd in Oscan letters ; rev. Nike and bull, all very fine, the last five pieces rare 2 1
Neapolis; rev. types similar to previous lot (12 varieties). Nuceria ; f/ rev. Dog. Suessa ; rev. types, Herakles strangling lion, and Cock. Teanum ; rev. Nike crowning bull, and Cock ; and uncertain, Head of Pallas (?) ; rev. Forepart of bull, POMAION, all of the smaller sizes, mostly fine and many rare 21
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APULIA.
Silver.
60 Arpi, Didrachm, Head of Persephone, APIIANfiN ; rev. Prancing horse ; (j
above, star ; beneath, AAEOY, wt. 103 grs. ; Hemidrachm, Head of Ares; rev. Three ears of corn, APIIA, wt. 27 grs.-, Diobol, same type, but on rev. Two ears of corn, wt. 21 grs. ; and Obol, Horse to right, above A ; rev. A, Hook, wt. 9 grs., all very rare and fine, an almost complete series of the silver coins of this rare mint 4
61 Canusium, Obol, Amphora between oinochoe and flower; rev. KA and
lyre, wt. 8 grs. ; another, but ornaments on either side of Amphora, cornucopia} (?) and vase, wt. 7 grs. Bronze, Male head ; rev. Horse¬ man, KANYSINQN (2 var.), size 6 ; Triens, Head of Herakles ; rev.
Club between KA NY, and marks of value ; and Uncia (?), Head of Jupiter ; rev. Club and KA in wreath, size 2 (2 var.), all fine and very rare, the last tivo unpublished (?) 7
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62 Canusium, silver Obol, as in last lot, flower and oinochoe on either side ftcriLuy^ of Amphora. Rubi, Diobol, Head of Pallas ; rev. Ear of corn, PY ;
Obol, Bull’s head facing ; rev. Fulmen, PY. Bronze, of same mint,
Head of Jupiter ; rev. Eagle on thunderbolt, PY'P, size 4; Head of Herakles ; rev. Club, bow and quiver (2 varieties) ; others ; rev. types,
Owl, PYBA2TEINON ; Female figure with cornucopia;, &c. (3 varie¬ ties) ; another, same type as last, but with head of Pallas instead of Zeus on ohv. , unpublished, all very rare coins of this scarce mint 12
Bronze.
63 Arpi, Head of Zeus ; rev. Calydonian boar (3 varieties) ; Butting bull, oLo IIYAAO ; rev. Horse (2 varieties) ; Head of Pallas ; rev. Owl and branch on column. ASCULUM, Horse’s head ; rev. Ear of corn ;
Head of Herakles ; rev. Nike with palm, &c. Barium, Sextans,
Head of Zeus ; rev. Cupid on prow ; Uncia, same type ; and Sernun- cia, rev. Prow, BA. Hyrium, Head of Pallas ; rev. Rudder and dolphin, YPIATIN . ., all fine and very rare 12
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Arpi ; rev. types, Calydonian boar (2), and Horse ; Barium ; rev. Cupid on prow (Sextans and Uncia), and Prow with BA ; and Hyrium, as in last lot. Luceria, Quincunx, rev. Wheel ; Triens, rev. Bow, quiver and club ; Quadrans, rev. Dolphin and trident ; Sextans, rev. Cockle-shell ; Uncia, rev. Toad ; and Semuncia, rev. Crescent, all fine and mostly rare 14
Luceria, Quincunx (2), Triens, Quadrans, and Uncia as in last lot. Mateola, Sextans, Head of Pallas ; rev. Lion with spear in mouth, MAT (mon.), very rare. Neapolis, Head of Dionysos ; rev. Bunch of grapes, NEAII ; and Veiled head; rev. Ear of corn, NEAHO. Salapia, Head of Zeus ; rev. Calydonian boar ; Head of Apollo ; rev. Horse prancing (2 varieties) ; Horse ; rev. Dolphin (2 varieties), all fine, some rare 14
Teate, Nummus, Head of Zeus ; rev. Eagle, TIATE., size 10 ; Quincunx, Head of Pallas ; rev. Owl on column (2 varieties) ; Triens, Head of Herakles ; rev. Lion ; Sextans, Head of Pallas ; rev. Owl (2 varieties). VENUSIA, Quincunx, Head of Zeus; rev. Eagle, VE (mon.); Quadrans, Head of Hera ; rev. Three crescents, &c. ; Sextans, Head of Pallas ; rev. Owl, fine and rare 10
Venusia, Nummus, Head of Bacchus, VE (mon.); rev. Bacchus seated, extremely fine, and most rare in this condition ; Quincunx, Quadrans and Sextans as in last lot; another, Sextans, Head of Pallas ; rev. Two dolphins ; Uncia, Half-length figure of Herakles holding club ; rev. Lion with spear in its mouth ; and Semuncia, Boar’s head ; rev. Owl, all very fine for these coins, rare 7
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72
73
74
75
76
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CALABRIA.
Gold.
Tauentum, Stater, Head of Demeter wearing stephane and veil ; before, TAP A and dolphin ; below neck, KON ; rev. The Dioskuri on horse¬ back to left; above, A102K0P0I ; in exergue, 2A., wt. 133 grs. {Evans, pi. v, 9), fine and very rare [PL I] 1
*** The references are to A. J. Evans “The Horsemen of Tarentum.”
Tarentum, Stater, Head of Goddess as in the preceding lot ; before, TAPA ; rev. Horseman galloping to right, aiming javelin downwards, two javelins and shield in left hand ; before, thunderbolt ; below, AELOA, wt. 133 grs. {Evans, pi. v, 3), fine and very rare [PI. I] 1 *** From the Dupr6 collection.
Tarentum, Stater, Head of Demeter as in lot 68 ; before, TAP. ; rev. Rider crowning horse ; behind, shield ; above, TAPA2; below, murex, and 2, wt. 113 grs. {comp. Evans, pi. v, 2), fine and very rare 1 *** From the Dupr6 collection.
Tarentum, Stater, Head of young Herakles in lion’s skin ; rev. TAPAN- TINON, Taras in biga holding trident; below, API (mon.) and fulmen, wt. 112 grs. {Evans, pi. x, 15), obv. fine, rev. 'well preserved, very rare [Pl. I] 1
*** From the Blacas collection.
Tarentum, Stater, Head of Zeus, laureate; behind NK (mon.); rev. TAPANTINDN, Eagle with open wings on thunderbolt ; behind, NIKAP (?) ; before, AP (mon.), wt. 113 grs. {Evans, pl. v, 17), obv. very fine, rev. not in such good state, rare [Pl. I] 1
*** From the Hamilton collection.
Tarentum, Drachm, Female head to right, wearing stephane ; rev. T; on dolphin to left, holding trident and dolphin ; behind, TAPA2, wt. 65 grs., in very good condition, rare 1
*** From the North wick collection.
Tarentum, Drachm, Head of young Herakles to right in lion’s si rev. Taras in biga to right, wt. 65 grs., in very good condition, rare 1
{Evans, pl. x, 16), in mint state, very rare [Pl. I]
low XA, wt. 33 grs. {Evans, pl. v, 15), fine and extremely rare *** From the Dupre collection.
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Tarentum, Diobol, Head of Apollo to left ; behind TAPAS ; before SA ; lev. Herakles slaying the lion ; in field, bow and club and l- H, ivt. 22 gis. ; Obol, Head of Goddess to right, wearing stephane ; rev. TAPAN, Kantharos, wt. 11 grs., both rare and well preserved 2
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Tarentum, Didrachm, b.c. 530-500, TAPAS (retrograde), Taras on dolphin ; below, pecten ; border of waves and pellets ; rev. TAPAC,
Taras on dolphin, incuse, wt. 124 grs. {Hist. Num., p 44), very fine and very rare [PI. I] j
*** From the Dupre collection.
Tarentum, Didrachm, Archaic style , Taras on dolphin to left ; below, pecten ; behind, TAP. ; rev. Wheel of four spokes {Evans, pi. I, 3) ; another, same obv. type and TAPAS ; rev. Winged sea-horse to left {ib., pi. i, 4) ; another, same obv. ■ rev. Archaic head within circle {ib. pi. i, 5), all fine and rare 3
Tarentum, Didrachms (3) as in last lot ; but on the first and second pieces, Taras on dolphin to right ; and below sea-horse, pecten, fine and rare 3
Tarentum, Didrachm, Archaic style, TAP AS (retrograde), Taras on dolphin ; below, pecten ; rev. Ornamental wheel of four spokes, in one of which dolphin ; another, Taras to right; rev. Winged sea¬ horse to right ; below, pecten, both very fine, and the second a rare type 2 Tarentum, Didrachms (2), with Taras on dolphin to right; rev. Sea¬ horse to right and left ; another, Male head to right bound with diadem ; behind, pellet ; rev. TAPA2, Taras on dolphin to right ; below, murex (?) ; and Drachm, Female head, behind TA (retro¬ grade); rev. TAP AS, Half sea-horse to right; below, pecten, well preserved, the last tivo very rare 4
Tarentum, Didrachm, b.c. 473-400, TAPAS, Taras on dolphin to right ; below, pecten : rev. Taras seated to left holding distaff and staff {Evans, pi. I, 9) ; another similar ; but rev. Taras seated to right, holding distaff in left, and vase in outstretched right hand (ib., pi. I,
7), both extremely fine and rare 2
Tarentum, Didrachm, b.c. 473-400, Taras on dolphin to right; below, yi c crtr- pecten ; rev. TAPAS, Male figure seated to left holding distaff and staff, wt. 124 grs. ; another, Taras seated to right on dolphin amidst waves ; rev. Horseman galloping to right {Evans, pi. 11, 1), both very fine and rare 2
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Tarentum, Didrachm, Taras on dolphin to left ; below, cray fish ; rev. Taras seated to left holds bird ; another, Taras on dolphin holds shield ; below, fish, TAPATIN12N ; rev. Taras seated, holding distaff, plays with panther ; another, same obv. but rev. Taras seated to left holds kantharos in extended right hand, all fine and rare 3
Tarentum, Didrachm, Taras on dolphin to left ; rev. Taras seated to right holds kantharos ; others (2), Horseman types, Taras on dolphin ; rev. types, Youth on horse galloping to right, and Youth crowning stationary horse (Evans, pi. II, 3, and III, 3) ; another, Female head to left diademed ; rev. Youth crowning horse ; below, dolphin ( ib ., pi. vi, 14), all fine and scarce types 4
Tarentum, Didrachms as in last lot, Taras on dolphin ; rev. Taras seated to left (2), on one he is within a wreath, well preserved ; another, Horseman to right ; before, terminal figure ; rev. Taras on dolphin ; and Female head diademed ; rev. Youth crowning horse ; below, dolphin, &c. (2), fine and scarce types 5
Tarentum, Didrachms, similar to the preceding lot, but on one specimen a male figure is standing before horse with rider, and is crowning it (Evans, pi. vm, 4), very fine and scarce 5
Tarentum, Didrachms, Taras on dolphin; rev. Taras seated holding distaff, &c. ; Horseman type varied (3), as in last lot; another Female head to left; rev. Youth on horse, which he crowns, mostly fine 5
Tarentum, Didrachms of the horseman type, all varied, with rider to left or right, magistrates’ initials on obv. and rev., all very fine 5
Tarentum, Didrachms of the horseman type, all varied, with different symbols under or before horse or under dolphin (as Evans, pi. in, 3, 4, 9, and pi. iv, 9) ; another, Horseman bearing large round shield, &c. ; magistrate, AIIOAAQ ; rev. Taras of Dionysiac type holding distaff, &c., on dolphin (ib. pi. vm, 11), all very fine 7
Tarentum, Didrachms (6), as before with various symbols ; another, usual type, but below horse Female figure extracting stone from horse’s foot ; another, with Dioskuri on horseback ; rev. Taras on dolphin amidst waves (Evans, pi. vm, 9), very fine 8
Tarentum, Didrachms (5), Horseman type as before; one with Female figure extracting stone from horse’s foot ; another, with Armed war¬ rior standing behind his horse (comp. Evans, pi. iv, 4); Drachm, Taras on dolphin ; rev. Youth crowning horse ; magistrate, 2HPAMB02 (Evans, pi. x, 9) ; and others (2), Head of Pallas to right ; rev. Owl to light ; Head of Pallas to left ; rev. Owl to left, all very fine 8
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Tarentum, Didrachms of the horseman type, all varied, with magis¬ trates’ names, API2THL, HPAKAHT02., AYKIN02., NIKOTT..., NOKPA., IIAMMHN02., all very fine 6
Tarentum, Didrachms, similar types, with magistrates’ names, API2THN., AN0PMIO2, AAIMAX, HPAKAHT02., AAON (?), NEYMH..., all
very fine q
Tarentum, Didrachms, similar types, with magistrates’ names,
AIIYPP02, API2TIII., 202TPAT02, NEYMH.., <f>IATA2, <f>IAO,
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Tarentum, Didrachms, similar types, with magistrates’ names, APE0QN, API2T02 (on rev.), API2THL, HnnA.., AYKIN02, <f>IAO, all fine G
Tarentum, Didrachms (5) of the Horseman type (all varied ), with different symbols on obv. and rev., and magistrates’ initials ; another, similar, with Nike crowning horseman, all fine 6
Tarentum, Didrachms (5), similar types, one with seated Silenos under horse; another with head of Silenos before horse, and a third with eagle behind Taras on dolphin, various magistrates’ initials and symbols ; Drachms (2), with head of Pallas; rev. Owl; magistrates, HPAKAHI2, 2YMHNI02 ; and Half-Drachm, Horse galloping ; rev. Taras on dolphin, fine 8
Tarentum, Didrachm, Warrior, armed, on horseback to left and con¬ ducted by Nike; rev. Taras bearing shield with one knee on dolphin ; on right TOP, (Evans, pi. vil, 4) ; another, Warrior in armour, crowned by Nike, on horse galloping to right; below KAAAIKPATH2 ; rev. TAPA2, Taras on dolphin holding Nike and trident; behind NE (mon.), (ib. pi. x. 8), both very fine ancl very rare types 2
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Tarentum, Didrachm, Warrior standing on the off-side of his horse ; rev. Taras holding trident and shield on dolphin (Evans, pi. iv, 4) ; another, the Dioskuri crowned by Nike on horseback to left; rev.
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shield (ib.pl. VIII. 9) ; Drachm, Youth crowning horse ; behind KAH ; below 2HPAMBOY ; rev. Taras on dolphin holding aplustre and sceptre ; others (2) Head of Pallas ; rev. Owl ; magistrates, EYMHNI02 and AI2TIAIX02, all very fine and rare 6
Tarentum, Didraclnn, with Dioskuri on horseback, as in last lot ; another, similar, but Dioskuri to right ; below NIKYA02 (Evans, pi. ix, 5); another, Horseman galloping to right; behind, wreath ; below, OAYMni2 ; rev. usual type, Taras holds kantharus and cornucopim ; and Drachms (3), as in last lot ; magistrate, 2HKAN- NA2 on first type, very fine and rare 6
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periods, Shell ; rev. Female head ; Dolphin ; rev. Pegasus ; Head of Pallas ; rev. Herakles strangling lion ; similar, Herakles strangling serpents ; Horse’s head on both sides ; others ; rev. types, Herakles and Antaeus, Herakles restraining horse, &c., all fine arid interesting coins 35
105 Tarentum, Diobols, Obols, &c., similar to last lot, all fine 40 ol
10G Tarentum, Diobols, Obols, &c., as before, fine 42 / ( <y
Bronze.
107 Azetini, Head of Pallas ; rev. Owl on column ; Eagle on fulmen ; rev. / y
Ear of corn, AIETINGN ; Pccten ; rev. Dolphin. BRUNDUSIUM,
Semis ; rev. Youth on dolphin • Uncia, same type. Butuntum,
Head of Pallas ; rev. Ear of corn, BYTONTINQN • Pecten ; rev.
Youth on dolphin. Caelia, Sextans; rev. Pallas running;
Uncia; rev. Trophy, and thunderbolt. Graxa, Quadrans; rev. Two eagles; and Uncia; rev. One eagle. Orra, Head of Herakles; rev. Fulmen, ORRA. TOR; Quincunx; rev. Cupid playing lyre.
Tarentum ; rev. types, Nike crowning trophy ; Taras on dolphin ;
Dolphin ; and Uxentum, Semis, Head of Pallas ; rev. Herakles holding club, mostly of the smaller sizes, many fine, an interesting lot 24
108 Azetini, Brundusium, Butuntum, Caelia, Graxa, Orra, Tarentum / /
and Uxentum, similar types as in last lot, an interesting series 26
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Silver.
Heraclea, Didrachm, b.C. 380-300, Head of Pallas to right, bound % with olive; around, border of serpents; rev. HPAKAEIQN,
Herakles reclining on rock and holding vase, wt. 112 grs. (Hist.
Num. p. 59), somewhat rubbed, but of the highest rarity 1
Heraclea, Didrachms (2), Head of Pallas to right, helmet adorned j /, , ,
with Skylla ; rev. Herakles strangling lion, HPAKAEIQN, one with '
owl between legs of Herakles ; the other with ear of corn on left ; anothei with similar obv. ; but rev. Herakles standing facing, right hand on club, left holds bow and lion’s skin ; on his right, one- handled vase, HPAKAHIQN, all fine and rare coins 3
Heraclea, Didrachms, as in last lot, but varied (1) <t>AA before head / of Pallas; (2) Pecten to left of Herakles; (3) API^TOTE. above head of Pallas, and rev. Herakles holds in left hand cornucopia? instead of bow ; bucranium to left, all fine and rare 3
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112 Hkraclea, Didrachms, as before but varied, (1) A0ANAE before head of Pallas and bow to left of Herakles ; (2) Pecten to left of Herakles, as in last lot ; (3) Pallas with plain helmet, above HPAKAEION ; rev. Herakles sacrificing before altar ; club and skin in left hand ; fulmen on left, well preserved, rare, especially the last coin o
113 Heraclea, Didrachm, Head of Pallas, helmet ornamented with hippo- camp ; rev. Herakles and lion ; on left, club and bow ; another, similar obv. but Skylla on helmet ; rev. Herakles crowned by Nike, resting on club and holding lion’s skin ; another, similar, but head of Pallas on obv. to left, well preserved, rare types 3
114
Heraclea, Didrachm, Head of Pallas nearly facing, in large crested helmet adorned with Triton ; behind APir • rev. Herakles facing, resting on club and holding bow and skin, wt. 119 grs. ; and Drachm with same obv. type ; but rev. Owl and branch, HPAKAEION., wt. 58 grs., the first well preserved , the second fine, both very rare 2
*** Both from the Northwick collection.
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116
Heraclea, Didrachm, Full-faced head of Pallas with crested helmet ; rev. Herakles about to strike the lion with his club, wt. 1 1 3T grs., , fine work, and in fair condition, though rubbed on both sides, very rare 1
*** From the Northwick collection.
Heraclea, Didrachm, Head of Pallas to right, helmet ornamented with Triton ; above HPAKAEION ; rev. Herakles resting on club and holding bow, arrow and lion’s skin ; on left, one-liandled cup, wt. 122 grs.) another, Didrachm (?), similar type, but Pallas wears plain helmet : above AAE ; behind EY; below 13, and no arrow in hand of Herakles, wt. 100 grs., both extremely fine and rare 2
117 Laps, Didrachm, B.C. 550-500, Bull with human head looking back; 0C0 above AA2 ; rev. Bull as obv. incuse, wt. 117 grs. (Hist. Num. p. 61), well preserved and extremely rare 1
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119
Laus, Didrachm, B.C. 500-450, Bull with human head, looking back, AA2 ; rev. Bull to right not looking back, AA2 (retrograde), wt. 119 grs.) Half-Drachm, same type, wt. 24 grs.) and Sixth- Stater, Bull looking back; rev. Acorn, ivt. 18 grs., all very rare, and in fair condition 3
Laus, Didrachm, as in last lot; and M, Female head to right of the finest style wearing sphendone ; rev. A AIN ON, Crow to right; symbol, head of ox, the first well preserved, the second very fine and ivith a beautiful dark patina, both very rare 2
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Metapontum, Tetradrachm, Head of Leukippos to right, bearded and / 0 wearing helmet; behind, lion ; rev. Ear of corn, METAIIONTINDN, wt. 241 grs. (Hist. Num. p. 65) fine and excessively rare [PI. I] 1
Metapontum, Didrachms, (1) Ear of corn in high relief ; rev. incuse of obv. ; (2) similar, but of thick fabric ; (3) Head of Demeter to left, hair in net ; rev. usual type, A to left of ear of corn ; and (4)
Head of Demeter to right with veil ; rev. Mouse on leaf of corn-ear and <t> below, all fine and interesting types 4
Metapontum, Didrachms, as in last lot, same types, but slightly varied ; on no. 3, the head of Demeter is laureate, and behind 2T, all fine 4
Metapontum, Didrachms, as in lot 122, same types but varied, on no. 3, the female head is not laureate, in front AAA and torch with crossed top ; and on the rev. A to left of corn-ear ; also Drachm of early style with ear of corn incuse on rev., all fine 5
Metapontum, Didrachms (2) of incuse type, as before, the second with ram’s head on obv. ; others (2) with usual rev. type ; but obv. types,
Head of Demeter to right, hair in net ; Small Dionysiac head to left, hair bound with ivy; and Drachm of early style as in last lot, all fine 5
Metapontum, Didrachms (4) and Drachm, similar types to the pre¬ ceding lot, fine 5
Metapontum, Didrachms (5) and Drachm, as in lot 125, similar types ; (3) Head of female without fillet ; rev. usual type META on tablet ; and (4) similar, with vine-branch on rev., fine 5
Metapontum, Didrachm of early incuse type ; another with ear of 3\ corn on both sides in relief and with adjuncts, torch with crossed end on obv., branch on rev., thick fabric ; others, Female head to left ; rev.
Ear of corn with cicada ; Head of Apollo with wreath ; rev. Ear of corn ; and Head of Demeter with corn-wreath ; rev. Ear of corn and plough (Hist. Num. p. 65), all fine 5
Metapontum, Didrachms (2) of early incuse type ; another, with Female head to left as in last lot; another, Head of Leukippos bearded and helmeted ; rev. Bird on leaf of ear of corn, all fine 4
Metapontum, Didrachms, as in the preceding lot, same types ; but / one with Female head to left bound with fillet; and another, with Head of Leukippus, has adjuncts, a lion’s head on obv. and club on rev., all fine 4
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Metapontum, Didrachm, Female head to left, hair rolled and t&cL bound with double fillet ; before it, ampulla ; rev. META, Ear of corn ; on leaf, bird ; another, Dionysiac head to left, with stephane ornamented with meander pattern and vine leaves ; rev. usual type, no symbol, both fine ancl rare , especially the second piece 2
Metapontum, Didrachms (2) same type as the preceding lot; on rev. of first piece, symbol, a hammer ; another, Head of Hygieia to right, hair bound with double fillet ; usual rev. type, the first two well preser ved, the last fine 3
Metapontum, Didrachm, usual reverse type, Ear of corn ; but on obv. (1) Female head to right, hair bound with double fillet; (2) Female head to right, hair long and with corn-wreath ; (3) Female head to left laureate; symbols on (1) locust; (2) plough, all fine and scarce 3
Metapontum, Didrachm, early incuse type ; another, Corn-ear ; rev. Apollo standing holding branch and bow (Hist. Num. p. 63) ; others Female head to left ; rev. Tablet inscribed META at side of ear of corn; Female head veiled, before AAMATHP; rev. Ear of corn with KAA and serpent ; and Head of Leukippos as in lot 130, all fine 5
Metapontum, Didrachm, Ear of corn ; rev. Apollo standing at altar and holding branch and bow ; Drachm, similar, rev. Apollo holding bow, all within wreath; and others, Didrachms (2) Female head to left with stephane; and Female head to right with wreath; adjuncts on rev. wasp, and bird ; another, Head of Zeus laureate ; behind, fulmen ; rev. Ear of corn and KA, mostly fine and rare 5
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Metapontum, Didrachm, Head of Persephone, three-quarter face to left, crowned with barley ; rev. META, Ear of corn, bncranium above leaf, wt. 119 grs., very fine ancl a rare type [PL I] 1
Metapontum, Didrachm, same type as the preceding coin, but varied slightly in the form of the head of Persephone, wt. 118 grs., very fine 1
Metapontum, Didrachm, Young male head to right, laureate and with ram’s horn and ear ; rev. META, Ear of corn, wt. 120 grs., very fine and scarce [Pl. I] 1
Metapontum, Didrachm, with young Head with horn as in last lot ; another, Female head of early type, with close hair and head bound with double taenia ; all within wreath ; rev. Ear of corn and ME ; both very fine and rare types 2
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143
144
145
146
with obv. type, Head of Pallas in plain Corinthian helmet ; Ear of corn, id. 54 grs., all very fine and some rare
Metapontum, Didrachm, Head of Leukippos to right, helmet behind, dog ; rev. META, Ear of corn, bird on leaf ; another, H of Dionysos crowned with vine-wreath ; rev. usual type, sym a trident, below A A ; another, similar, with Head of Perseph to left on obv., all very fine and rare types
Metapontum, Didrachm, Ear of corn, META ; rev. Herakles, nal holding club over shoulder ; another, Head of Pallas in heir behind 2 A ; rev. usual type, owl on leaf of corn-ear ; others with Head of Leukippos ; and adjuncts, dog and cross-headed tc on obv., and bird and h H on rev. ; all very fine and rare types
with Dionysiac head bound with wreath ; all with usual rev. type, of com, and symbols, pomegranate, star, rake, club, &c., well pre¬ served i
Heraclea, Diobols, Head of Herakles ; rev. Lion ; Head of Pallas
contending with lion. Metapontum, Diobols, Ear of corn ; Incuse of obv. ; Head of Demeter ; rev. Two ears of corn : Hea
rev. Incuse of obv. interesting pieces
Pomegranate ; rev. Ear of corn, all fine
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148
149
150
trident; rev. Similar device incuse, FOM retrograde (Ilist. Num. p. 67) ; and Drachm of same type, both very fine 2
Poseidonia, Didrachm and Drachm as in last lot, both very fine 2
Poseidonia, Didrachm and Drachm as in lot 147 ; but on rev. of second coin FI12, fine, the second a rare variety 2
Sieis and Pyxus, Didrachm, B.c. 560, Bull to left looking back ; in exergue 2IPI ; in field to left NOM (retrograde) ; rev. Same device
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Siris and Pyxus, Didrachm as in previous lot, but part of legend above bull, wt. 109 grs., well preserved, very rare 1
Sybaris, Didrachm or Stater, Bull with head reverted, above YM ; rev. Same device incuse, wt. 126 grs. (Hist. Num. p. 70); Third Stater, same type, but legend YMB in exergue, wt. 45 grs. ; and Drachm of Poseidonia, with type of Poseidon wielding trident as in lot 147, all fine and rare 3
Sybaris, Diclrachm and Third Stater ; and Poseidonia, Drachm, as in last lot, fine and rare 3
Sybaris, Didrachm as in lot 152, but legend YM in exergue; Third Stater, Head of Pallas ; rev. Bull to right looking back ; in exergue, 2YBAPI, wt. 41 grs. ; and Drachm of Poseidonia, usual type with incuse rev., but reading on rev. IIOM-FII2, well preserved, the first two fine, the second exceedingly rare 3
Sybaris, Didrachm, Bull with head reverted as in lot 152; another of later date, Poseidon wielding trident ; before, bird ; behind, MVBA (retrograde) ; rev. Bull to right, in exergue MVB (retrograde) (Gar rued, pi. cviii, 14), fine-, and another of Poseidonia, similar to last, but on rev. Bull to left ; behind, column surmounted by globe, II02EIAANI. . wt. 116 grs., well preserved, the two last very rare 3
Thurium, Tetradrachm, Head of Athena to right, helmet adorned with figure of Triton holding trident ; ©OYPIDN, Bull rushing to right ; in the exergue, two fishes, wt. 240 grs. (comp. Hist. Num. p. 72), very fine and rare [PL I] 1
Thurium, Tetradrachm, similar to last, but helmet of Athena orna¬ mented with figure of Skylla, above <f> ; and on rev. one fish only in exergue, wt. 244 grs., extremely fine and rare [PI. I] 1
Thurium, Tetradrachm as in lot 156, helmet of Athena adorned with Triton ; and on rev. thyrsus in exergue, and above bull, magistrate’s name, 2Y<f>A, wt. 234 grs., fine and very rare 1
Thurium, Tetradrachm, as before but with Skylla on helmet of Athena ; behind IA ; and on rev. ©OYPIfiN above bull to right; in exergue, fish, wt. 245 grs., very fine and rare [PI. I] 1
Thurium, Tetradrachm, similar to last, but head of Athena to left, ivt. 246 grs., very fine and rare 1
Thurium, Tetradrachm, similar type, but head of Athena to right, and on the flank of the bull on rev. VE in monogram, wt. 243 grs., well preserved and very rare with this monogram 1
Thurium, Tetradrachm, similar to last coin, but above bull on rev. X, and in exergue, two fishes, wt. 240 grs., in good preservation 1
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Poseidonia, Didrachm, B.c. 480-400, Poseidon wielding trident, II02EI ; rev. Bull, above ITOSEI. (Hist. Num. p. 67). Thurium, Didrachms (2), Head of Athena in laureate helmet ; rev. Bull to left or right, ©OYPIHN (ib. p. 71). Velia, Didrachm, Female head of archaic form, YEAHTQN ; rev. Lion; above, B. (ib. p. 74); and Drachm, Forepart of Lion ; rev. Incuse square, all fine , early coins, mostly rare 5
Poseidonia, Didrachms (2) ; others of Thurium (2) (Bull to right) ; and Velia (AE in exergue on rev.) ; and Drachm of same city, types as in last lot, all fine 5
Poseidonia, Didrachms (2) ; others of Thurium and Velia (AH in exergue on rev.) as in last lot ; and Drachm of Velia, Female head of archaic type to left; rev. Owl to left with olive branch, YEAH., all fine and rare 5
Poseidonia, Didrachms (2) as before, one with T on both sides ; of Velia, Archaic female head; rev. Bird above lion; in exergue YEAHTON. ; Drachms (2) of same city, both with owl on reverse ; obv. types, Head of Athena in helmet ; and Female head hound with diadem, mostly fine and scarce 5
Poseidonia, Didrachms as before ; others of Thurium (2) Head of Pallas in crested helmet; rev. Bull to right or left, the latter with bird under bull ; and of Velia, Head of Pallas in crested helmet with Skylla ; rev. Lion devouring prey, all fine 5
168 Poseidonia, Didrachms (2) and others of Thurium (2) and Velia, ^
similar to the preceding lot, hut the types slightly varied, all fine 5
169 Poseidonia, Didrachms (2), one of the early incuse type, with bull with J
head reverted ; and others of Thurium (2) and Velia (2) similar to lot 167, but on the second piece of Velia the lion is prowling, and in the exergue, an owl flying, mostly fine 6
170 Thurium, Didrachms (2), usual type, one with K under bull ; and others //
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Thurium, Didrachms (2) of the usual type ; and others of Velia (4), types similar to last lot, all fine 6
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Thurium, Didrachms (2), one with A, the other with H and Nike above bull on rev. ; and others of Velia, similar types as before, one with palm-tree behind lion ; others with triquetra and Nike above lion, all fine 7
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Thurium, Didrachm, usual type, with head of Athene to right, helmet adorned with Sky 11a, and on rev. bird below bull to left. Velia, Didrachms (2), one with helmet of Pallas ornamented with Triton ; the other with wreath ; rev. types, Lion looking back, and Lion de¬ vouring prey ; Drachms (2) with Archaic female head to left or right ; rev. Owl to left or right, all very fine 5
Thurium, Didrachm (1) usual type, but below bull on rev. ; and others of Velia (4), rev. type I, Lion prowling ; above, symbols, ear of corn, dolphin and <t>, pentegram, and caduceus ; and others (2), with Lion seizing stag ; the last two with head of Pallas to left or right, mostly fine 7
Thurium, Didrachms (2) usual type, with helmet of Pallas, ornamented with Skylla, and on rev. below lion, magistrates’ names MOAOSSOS and EY 4>P divided by bird ; and others of Velia, Head of Pallas with griffin on helmet ; rev. Lion seizing stag to right ; and Head of Pallas facing in crested helmet, inscribed KAEYAQPOY ; rev. Lion devouring prey, all rare varieties and types, especially the last coin, which is slightly misstruck on the rev., very fine 4
Thurium, Didrachms (2) usual type, with magistrates’ names EY<3?A and SIMP.; and others of Velia as in last lot, all rare and mostly very fine ^
Thurium, Didrachm, Head of Apollo laureate ; rev. Butting bull, above
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before, branch with acorn ; rev. Lion prowling ; Head of Pallas, pegasus on helmet; behind NE (mon.) on tablet; rev. Lion devouring stag; and Head of Pallas facing; rev. Lion devout ing prey as in lot 175, all very fine and rare 4
Poseidonia, Half Drachm, Poseidon wielding trident ; rev. Bull; and Obols (5) and Half-obols, &c. (4) of same type; Sybaris, Obols (3), Bull with head reverted ; rev. Incuse of obv. ; and Head of Pallas ; rev. Bull ; and similar pieces of Thurium, Head of Pallas ; Bull butting, all fine
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Poseidonia, Sybaris and Thurium, Half-drachm, Obols, Half-obols, &c. as in previous lot; and Velia, Drachm, Female head; rev. Owl ; and Obol of similar type, all fine 18
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Lucani, Head of Ares ; rev. Pallas fighting, size 7 ; Head of Heraklcs ; rev. same type, size 7 ; Head of Zeus ; rev. Eagle, size 5 ; Hrraclea ; rev. types, Pallas sacrificing at altar, Marine divinity (Glaukos ?) Club, quiver and bow, Herakles with club, and Owl, sizes 3-1. ; Metapontum ; rev. Ear of corn, OBOAOS, size 6 ; Ceres holding torch with crossed top ; Two ears of corn and tripod, &c. sizes 4-2, many fine and some interesting types 24
Lucani, Heraclea, and Metapontum, various types similar to last lot, many fine 22
Poseidonia, Poseidon ; rev. Bull, size 7 ; others, similar, size 3 ; an¬ other ; rev. Trident ; Paestum, rev. types, Eros on dolphin, Cornu¬ copias, Forepart of boar, Dolphin, Cornucopise and fulmen crossed, Ear of corn, and Prow, sizes 5-2 ; Thurium ; rev. types, Bull, Apollo with lyre, Cornucopise, Forepart of bull ; Copia, As Head of Janus ; rev. Cornucopia, size 6 ; Semis, Female head ; rev. same as last, &c. and Velia, rev. type, Owl, sizes 4-2, mostly fine and many interesting pieces 27
Poseidonia, Paestum, Thurium, Copia, and Velia, similar pieces to preceding lot, many fine 23
BRUTTIUM.
Gold.
Bruttii, Drachm, b.c. 282-203, Head of Poseidon to left, diademed ; behind, trident ; rev. BPETTION, Thetis with Eros seated on sea¬ horse ; before, star, tut. 65 grs. , very fine and of extreme rarity
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Bruttii, Drachm, similar to the preceding coin, but on rev. before sea¬ horse is a bee, vet. 65 grs., fine and also of extreme rarity 1
Bruttii, Half Drachm, Head of Herakles in lion’s skin ; behind, club ; rev. BPETTIfiN (in exergue), Nike in biga to right; beneath horses, serpent, ivt. 33 grs. , very fine and exceedingly rare 1
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Bruttii, Octobol, Attic, Busts of the Dioskuri to right, draped and £ ^ wearing laureated pilei ; behind, cornucopise ; rev. BPETTION. (in exergue), The Dioskuri on horseback ; below, knotted staff, ivt. 89 grs.
(Hist. Num. p. 77), extremely fine and of the highest rarity 1
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Bruttii, Octobol, Head of Thetis, veiled ; behind, sceptre and fly ; rev. BPETTIQN, Neptune standing to left, his foot on column, sceptre in left hand ; before him, bird on flower ; others, Head of winged Nike; rev. BPETTIQN. Dionysos crowning himself; adjuncts (1), behind bust of Nike, vase, rev. II ; (2) simpulum, rev. trident ; (3) rev., thunderbolt, all very fine and rare 4
Bruttii, Octobol, with rev. Neptune as in last lot ; symbols, fly on obv. and bird on caduceus on rev. ; others (2) with rev. Dionysos crown¬ ing himself; symbols (1) oinochoe, rev. II.; star, rev. trident; and Tetrobol, Head of Apollo ; behind, anvil ; rev. BPETTIQN, Artemis, huntress, with torch and dog ; before, star, wt. 36 grs., all very fine and rare, especially the last coin 4
Bruttii, Octobol, with rev. Poseidon ; symbols, bucranium on obv., crab on rev. ; others (2) with rev. Dionysos crowning himself ; symbols (1) two crescents, rev. serpent; (2) star, rev. monogram of All. ; and Tetrobol, Head of Pallas; rev. BPETTIQN, Eagle on thunderbolt ; on right, torch, wt. 36 grs., all very fine and rare, es¬ pecially the last coin 4
Bruttii, Octobol, with rev. Poseidon ; symbols, amphora on obv. ; crab a, on rev. ; others (2) with rev. Dionysos crowning himself ; symbols (1) Amphora, rev. n. ; (2) star, rev. monogram of An., all very fine and rare 3
Caulonia, Stater, B.C. 550-480, Naked figure with branch in right hand and running figure on extended left arm ; before him, stag ; behind KAYA. ; rev. same device, incuse; Others of later style,
B.C. 480-388 (1) Naked figure as on last ; rev. Stag to right ; before, branch ; above KAY. (retrograde) ; (2) Naked figure with fillet over extended arm ; behind monogram <1 (as B. M. Cat. p. 338, 27) ; rev. Stag, KAVAONIATA2. all very fine and rare 3
Caulonia, Staters as in last lot ; but on the third coin there is a dolphin
on either side of the figure on obv., and A beloiv stag on rev.,
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Caulonia, Staters as in lot 192 ; but on obv. of second coin the stag stands on an altar, and on the third piece, the inscription on obv. KAYAON2ATAM. (?), and on rev. Stag to left; before, vine leaf, all fine, the last a very rare variety 3
Caulonia, Staters as in lot 192 ; but (1) rev. type partly in relief and KAAO. (retrograde) ; and (3) rev. Stag to right ; behind, ivy branch, KAYAONIATA2., all very fine and rare 3
Caulonia, Staters as before of early and later styles ; the second coin has a laurel-leaf before the stag on the rev. ; and the fourth coin, which is of the same type as the third, has an amphora behind the figure on the obverse, well preserved and rare 4
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CAULONIA, Staters as in the preceding lot ; but on the fourth coin the fij inscription KAV AONIATAM is below the stag, which is running to right, well preserved, the last a rare variety 4
Croton, Stater, b.c. 550-480, Tripod, 9 PO. ; rev. same device, incuse, wt. 123 grs. (Ilist. Num. p. 80) ; another, similar, but of thicker fabric ; 9 PO. to right and crab to left of tripod ; rev. Dolphin to right of tripod and 9 POT. to left, wt. 123 grs. , both extremely fine and rare 2
Croton, Staters, as in previous lot, but on the second coin a stork to /
left of tripod on obv., and no symbol, &c. on rev., both fine and rare 2
Croton, Staters as in lot 198; but the first has a crab to left of c2 tripod on obv. and to right of same on rev. ; and the second a crab to left on obv. and a fish to right on rev. ; another with no symbol on obv. ; but rev. type, a flying eagle, incuse, the first fine, the others very fine 3 ,
Croton, Staters of the thicker fabric, usual type, (1) stork to right on o? obv., and 9POTON on rev. ; (2) stork to left on obv., and curved ornament to left on rev. ; (3) similar, but rev. slightly varied ; and Quarter Stater, same type as last, all fine, these coins are interesting as showing a gradual development of the rev. type into two serpents’ heads 4
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Croton, Stater, Tripod between 9 POTO ; rev. Eagle flying, incuse ; another, similar, but of thicker fabric, ?PO (retrograde) on obv. ; another, similar obv., but crab to right of tripod; rev. same type incuse, all fine and rare 3
Croton, Stater, usual type with rev. incuse of obv. ; stork to right of tripod, ? PO ; another with incuse flying Eagle on rev. ; no symbol on obv. ; another with tripod in relief on both sides ; and Quarter Stater, usual type, crane to right of tripod; rev. incuse of obv., all fine 4
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Head of Apollo, laureate ; rev. Tripod between KPO and filleted branch, all fine and interesting coins 4
Croton, Staters (2), Eagle standing to left on ram’s head or to right ^ on pediment; antelope's skull before; rev. Tripod between ?PO and leaf ( B . M. Cat. nos. 67, 70) ; another, Eagle with spread wings ; behind, BOI ; rev. Tripod with fillet between ?POT and branch; 1 and another with Head of Apollo as in last lot, all fine and desirable specimens 4
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Croton, Staters, similar to the preceding lot, Eagle stands on column, pediment or branch ; symbols on rev. corn-grain, laurel-leaf or vine- leaf ; another, eagle with wings flapping, and in exergue BOI ; rev. Tripod with fillet, ? PO, (B. M. Gat. no. 76), all fine 4
Croton, Staters, usual types, (1) Eagle on branch, rev. symbol, a leaf ;
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Croton, Staters (3), all with Eagle standing on branch, wings spread ; rev. types, Tripod between KPO and A ; Tripod between corn- ear and serpent; and Tripod, KPOTfiNIATON, B in field; and Diobols (4) with rev. types, Tripod ; Cuttlefish ; Pegasus ; and Hera- kles strangling lion, OIKI2TA2., some fime 8
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Croton, Stater, Eagle standing on thunderbolt; before it, terminal nsco/m figure holding patera and caduceus ; rev. Tripod with Nike on left ; another, Eagle standing on olive-branch ; behind, KPOTONIATAN ; rev. Tripod with conical cover between ear of corn and dolphin ; in field, 4>EAPKMI (B. M. Cat. no. 82) ; both very fine and very rare varieties 2
Croton, Stater, Tripod filleted ; on one side is Apollo shooting at serpent on the other side ; below, KPOTON ; rev. Heraldes, seated on rocks and resting on club, holds branch over lighted altar; behind, 05K2MTAM ; in exergue, two dolphins, wt. 117 grs. (Hist. Num. p. 81), fine and very rare 1
Croton, Stater, similar type to the preceding coin, but to left of tripod corn-grain, and below E, wt. 118 grs., very fine and rare 1
Croton, circa b.c. 420, Stater, Head of Hera Lakinia, nearly facing, wearing broad stephane, adorned with honeysuckle design and fore¬ part of griffin ; around, KPOTONO; rev. Herakles, reclining to left on rocks, holds wine cup in extended right hand ; in field above, bow and club, wt. 118 grs. , very fine and rare [PI. I] 1
Croton, Stater, similar to the preceding, but stephane of Hera adorned with honeysuckle only ; and on rev. in front of Herakles, KPOTONI ; his right hand rests on club, wt. 118 grs., fine and rare 1
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Croton, Stater, similar to last coin, but varying slightly in the details &IJ a-cx. of the rev. type, KPOTONIATA2, wt. 118 grs., fine and rare 1
Croton, b.c. 390, Stater, KPOTONIATA2, Head of Apollo laureate to right, hair long ; rev. The Infant Herakles seated on cushion and strangling two serpents, wt. 117 grs., very fine and very rare
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Croton, Staters, as before, Head of Hera; rev. Hcrakles seated, as in ff lot 212; another, Head of Apollo; rev. Infant Hcrakles strangling serpents, both in fair condition and rare 2
Croton, Staters, as in last lot; baton the first piece there is no legend b on obv., and on rev. Hcrakles seated holds cup over tripod, KPO- TCNIA., both in fair condition 2
Croton, Stater, Head of Hera Lakinia, facing, wearing stephane; rev. 6 Herakles reclining to left on lion’s skin holds cup over tripod ; before him, KPOTO ; bow and club, and letters MA, obv. fine, rev. very fine, an extremely rare variety 1
Croton and Terina, in alliance, Stater, B.c. 550-480, Tripod ; on left ?PO., on right TE ; rev. Same device, incuse, wt. 120 grs., a very rare and interesting coin 1
*** This coin is usually attributed to Croton and Temesa ; but Sir Edward Bunbury considered it to denote an alliance between Croton and Terina; the latter place being a colony of the former. It would thus precede the earliest coins with legend TEPINA.
Locri, Stater, Head of Zeus laureate ; below IEYS ; rev. EIPHNH AOKPfiN, Eirene seated on square cippus, wt. 110 grs. (Hist. Num. p. 86), ivell preserved and exceedingly rare 1
Locri, Stater, with head of Zeus ; rev. Eirene as in last lot, in fair condition ; another, Eagle with spread wings to left devouring hare ; rev. AOKPON, Fulmen and caduceus, fine, loth rare 2
Locri, Stater, Eagle with spread wings standing to right on hare and looking back, all within laurel-wreath ; rev. Fulmen dividing AOK- PON. ; double border of dots, fine and exceedingly rare, not described in Mionnet, nor in Hist. Num., nor in B. M. Cat. [PI. I] 1
Locri, Stater, Head of Zeus to left, laureate, AOKPfiN ; rev. Eagle devouring hare, above fulmen ; others (2) similar, with fulmen before or behind eagle on rev., all fine and scarce 3
Locri, Staters (2) as in previous lot, but no fulmen on rev. ■ another, Head of Zeus to right ; rev. Eagle devouring hare, KPQN (sic), all fine, the last a rare variety 3
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*** From the Northwick collection.
Rhegium, b.c. 494-480, Attic Tetradrachm, Lion’s head facing ; rev. PECINON., Calfs head to left, wt. 262 grs., well preserved and very rare ,
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Calf’s head to left, PECION, wt. 88 grs. ; another similar, slightly varied, wt. 85 grs. ; and Attic Drachm, B.C. 480-466, Mule-car driven by bearded charioteer ; rev. Hare, PECINON., ivt. 65 grs., all fine and rare 3
Rhegium, circa b.c. 480-466, Tetradrachm, Mule-car driven by bearded charioteer ; in exergue, leaf: rev. PECINON (retrograde), Hare run¬ ning to right, wt. 265 grs., very fine and very rare [PI. II] 1
*** From Dr. Nott’s collection.
Rhegium, Tetradrachm, Lion’s head facing ; rev. Male figure seated to left, right hand resting on staff, left on his seat, beneath which is an amphora ; behind, PECINOS ; all within laurel-wreath, wt. 262 grs. (comp. Hist. Hum. p. 93), very fine and of great rarity 1 *** From the North wick collection (lot 170).
Rhegium, Tetradrachm, similar to the preceding coin, but to left of lion’s head are two bay leaves and a berry ; and on rev. the seated figure crosses one leg over the other ; there is a bird under his seat, and the inscription PECINOS reads retrograde and is on the left, wt. 260 grs., fine and of very great rarity [PL II] 1
From the Northwick collection (lot 169). This specimen is described by Mionnet, vol. I, p. 200, no. 950.
Rhegium, Tetradrachm, similar to lot 22 S, but the head of the lion is in higher relief ; and on the rev. there is no symbol under the seat, and the legend PECI NOS is partly before and partly behind the seated figure, wt. 260 grs., fine and very rare 1
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Rhegium, Aeginetic Drachm, Lion’s head ; rev. Calf’s head, REGION, uyyl^
wt. 87 grs. : others, Attic Standard, with same obv., but rev. types,
Male figure seated, RECINON (2 varieties), and Head of Apollo,
PEriNON, all fine and rare 4
Rhegium, Drachms (3), Attic Standard, types as in last lot ; Half Drachm, rev. PH between two olive leaves ; Obols (2) of same type; and another with rev. RE Cl in wreath, all rare pieces 7
Rhegium, Tetradrachm, A.d. 415-387, Lion’s head facing; rev. Head of Apollo to right, laureate, hair turned up andshort; behind, olivesprig; before, PHriNO reading from right to left, wt. 266 grs. (comp. Hist .
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slightly more spread and the legend on the rev. runs from left to right, wt. 267 grs., very fine and rare 1
236 Ehegium, Tetradrachm, similar to the last coin, but the hair of Apollo
falls slightly down his neck, and behind are two leaves, wt. 263 grs. (Hist. Num. p. 94), very fine and rare [PL II] 1
*** From the Steuart collection (1840).
237 Ehegium, Tetradrachm, same type and variety as the last coin, but
the hair rather more widespread, wt. 268 grs., fine and rare 1
238 TerinA, Stater, Head of Terina of archaic style ; around, TEP2NA ;
rev. Nike Apteros, standing, holding branch ; on right, N2KA (retro¬ grade), the whole within wreath (Hist. Num. p. 96), in good condition-, another, of later style, Head of Terina to right, diademed, hair in knot at back ; rev. Nike to left, resting her foot on rock, caduceus in right hand, TEPINAION, fine, loth very rare types 2
239 Terina, Stater, Head of Terina to left, hair in sakkos, TEPINAION ;
rev. Nike, holding wreath, seated on square cippus to left ; another, similar, but head of Terina to right, hair in knot and bound with diadem, ornamented with meander pattern, and on rev. Nike holds small branch ; another, similar to last, but hair of Nike rolled, TEPIN., and on rev. Nike is seated to right and holds wreath, very well preserved and somewhat rare 3
240 Terina, Stater, Head of Terina to left, hair in sphendone, TEPINAION;
rev. Nike seated to left, holding thyrsos ; another, similar, Head of Terina to right ; rev. Nike has bird on her hand ; and another, Head of Terina to left, hair rolled, within wreath ; rev. Nike seated on low stool holding wreath, all fine and scarce types 3
241 Terina, Staters, Head of Terina to right, hair in rolls ; rev. Nike
seated on low stool and holding wreath ; Head of Terina, similar, but hair turned back within wreath ; rev. Nike seated, holding vase on her knees, which she is filling from lion-headed fountain ; Head of Terina, hair in sphendone, TEPINAION ; rev. Terina seated on square cippus, holding patera and crowned by Nike, all well preserved and scarce 3
242 Terina, Stater, Head of Terina, hair in triple sphendone ; rev. Nike
seated to left on low stool and holding wreath (Brit. Mus. Cat. no. 2) ; another, Female head to right, hair rolled, earrings, TEPINAION ; rev. Nike seated to left on cippus ; bird on her hand, both fine and rare, especially the first piece 2
243 Terina, Stater, Female head to left, hair in rolls ; around, wreath ; rev.
Nike seated to left on one handled vase, wreath in right hand, caduceus in left; before, [TEPI]NAION, wt. 120 grs., very fine and very rare j
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Terina, Staters, all with head of Terina to right on obv., hair sometimes (XoU
in knot at top ; rev. types, Nike resting on column and holding caduceus; Nike, her right foot on rock; Nike seated on vase, holding caduceus and bird ; and the Goddess filling vase at foun¬ tain, all interesting types, in fair condition 4
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Terina, Staters (3), Female head to right or left, within wreath ; rev. Nike seated to left on low stool (2) or Amphora, holding ball, wreath, &c. ; Tetrobols (3) and Diobol, with rev. Nike seated ; also Tetrobol and Obols of Caulonia, usual type of Poseidon ; Locri, Eagle, rev. F ulmen, some well preserved 1 2
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rev. Pallas fighting, size 8 (3 varieties, one with wreath on obv.) ; Head of Ares ; behind • • ; rev. Nike crowning trophy, size 8 ; Head of Herakles ; rev. Pallas fighting, size 8 ; Head of Zeus ; rev. Eagle, sizes 7-6 ; Head of Zeus ; rev. Ares fighting, _ size 7 (2 varieties) ; others, rev. types Zeus thundering ; Nike in biga ; Crab, and Owl, sizes 4-2, all very fine and well patinated 1 5
This and the following lots comprise each the principal types of the copper coins of Bruttii.
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Bruttii, same types as the preceding lots ; but without the first piece described, all very fine and well patinated 13
Bruttii, similar coins and types to last lot, all very fine and well patinated 1 2
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Consentia, Head of Ares; rev. Fulmen and three crescents, Kfi2, size 5 ; Croton, Head of Heracles, rev. Tripod, size 9 ; Dog run¬ ning ; rev. Tripod, size 8 ; Club ; rev. Bow, size 7 ; others, smaller, sizes 4-1, with rev. types, Eagle on column; Eagle with serpent; Three crescents ; Bird looking back ; Winged fulmen ; Fulmen ; Crab ; Owl ; Owl with wings spread ; and Eagle’s head, mostly well preserved, some unpublished
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Horse standing, many fine and some rare 1 4
Locri, Head of Zeus ; rev. Eagle, size 7 ; Female head ; rev. Eagle on fulmen, size 8 ; Head of Pallas ; rev. Seated female holding wreath, size 7 ; Head of Pallas to right or left ; rev. Pegasus, size 6 ; Head of Zeus; rev. Fulmen, size 6 ; others, smaller, with rev. types, Ful¬ men ; Eagle on fulmen ; Neptune on dolphin, and Pegasus, a very complete series of the coins of Locri ■ Medma, Female head facing ; rev. Female head to right (2 varieties ), size 5 ; another, with rev. Naked figure seated on rock ; and Nuceria, Head of Apollo ; rev. Horse standing, same size, all very fine and interesting coins 14
Petelia, Head of Demeter veiled ; rev. Zeus thundering, size 5 ; Head of Zeus ; rev. as last, size 4 ; others, rev. types Tripod ; Apollo witli lyre, and Nike. Rhegium, Heads of Apollo and Artemis, jugate ; rev. Tripod, size 6 ; Head of Janus ; rev. Askle- pios seated, size 7 ; Female head to right or left ; rev. Tripod (3 varieties), size 6 ; others ; rev. Lyre, or Lion ; Head of Zeus ; rev. Female holding serpent, size 6 ; others, smaller, rev. types, Pallas ; Lion’s head ; Two leaves ; Hermes ; Artemis ; Hygieia, and Lyre, all very fine, and complete series of these two cities 21
Locri, rev. types, Female seated holding wreath, and Pegasus (2 varieties). Petelia ; rev. types, Jupiter thundering ; Apollo, and Tripod. Rhegium ; rev. types, Tripod ; Asklepios ; Lyre ; Pallas ; Lion’s head; Hermes, &c., as in last and previous lots, mostly fine 17
Rhegium, rev. types, Lion’s head (2 varieties), and Hermes as in lot 255. Terina, Female head to right or left ; rev. Crab, size 6 (3 varieties) ; Female head ; rev. Lion’s head facing, size 6 ; others smaller ; rev. types, Hare running ; Horse running ; Crab, and Nike seated, mostly fine
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Agrigentum, b.c. 415-406, Dilitron, Eagle devouring serpent ; above, AKPA ; below mark of value • • ; rev. Crab ; below, magistrate’s name SIAANOS, boustrophedon, wt. 21 grs. (B. M. Guide, pi. XVI, 14), very fine and very rare 1
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Agrigentum, b.c. 550-472, Didrachm, Eagle to left, AKPA ; rev. Crab ; another, similar, but below Crab, corn-grain ; and another with eagle to right on obv. and on rev. below crab, archaic head, all fine , the last two rare 3
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Agrigentum, Didrachms (3), similar to last, all with Eagle to left ; on rev. below crab, CAS and helmet, fine and rare 3
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Agrigentum, Didrachms as in last lot, one with symbol on rev., helmet, all fine and scarce 4
Agrigentum, Didrachm, Eagle to left, AKPACANTOS ; rev. Crab ; Pentalitron, Eagle standing on top of column ; above HEN ; rev. Crab ; below, floral ornament. Pentonkion, Eagle, AKPA ; rev. Five pellets, very fine and rare, the last two very rare 3
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Agrigentum, b.c. 415-406, Tetradrachm, Two Eagles standing on supine hare ; one with head lifted, AKPAr ; rev. The monster Skylla to left ; above, crab, AKPArANTINON, wt. 264 grs. (B. M. Cat. no 61), very fine and extremely rare [PI. II] 1
Agrigentum, b.c. 415-406, Tetradrachm, Eagle to left standing on supine hare on rock, AKPArANTINON ; rev. Crab above fish; on left, pecten ; on right, conch, wt. 264 grs. (B. M. Cat. no. 59), very fine
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supine hare on rock ; around, magistrate’s name 2IAAN02 ; rev. Nike in quadriga to left; above, on tablet, partly legible, AKPA- FANTIN, boustrophedon ; in the exergue, club. wt. 267 grs. ( B . M. Cat. no. 55), very fine and exceedingly rare [PL II] 1
*** See lot 259 for same magistrate’s name.
267 AGRIGENTUM, B.C. 415-406, Tetradrachm, Two Eagles, &c., as on last
coin ; above to left, fly, AKPArANTINON ; rev. Quadriga to right driven by female figure ; above, Nike with wreath ; in exergue, crab, id. 261 grs. ( B . M. Cat. no. 57), fine and very rare 1
268 Agrigentum, B.C. 472-415, Tetradrachm, Eagle with closed wings to
left, AKRACANT02 ; rev. Crab ( B . M. Cat. no. 38) ; another, same type, but below crab a fish, both fine and rare 2
269 Agrigentum, Tetradrachms, as in last lot ; but below crab on one
piece is a floral scroll ( B . M. Guide, pi. xvi, 15), both fine and rare 2 *** No. 2, from the Brit. Mus. duplicates.
270 Agrigentum, Tetradrachms, as in lot 268, but beneath the crab on
one specimen is Nike flying and carrying wreath, both fine and rare 2
Agrigentum, Tetradrachms, as in lot 268, but the first coin has small letters, very fine ; and the second has a bird under the crab, well preserved, both rare 2
Agrigentum, Half-drachm, Eagle standing on supine colt; on left,
barley-corn ; rev. Crab above pistrix to right with fish in its mouth, wt. 33 grs. ; another similar, but eagle stands on hare, and the pistrix on rev. is to left ; Litrae (3), Head of Zeus to right or left ; rev. Eagle; Eagle; rev. Crab; and Drachm, B.C. 279-241, Head of Zeus ; rev. Eagle, V in field, AKPArANTINON, all fine and
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273 Agrigentum, Half-Drachm, Eagle to right on hare ; rev. Crab above
pistrix to left ; another, Eagle to left ; rev. Crab above fish ; Litrae (3), Head of Zeus ; rev. Eagle ; Eagle on hare ; rev. Crab above fish ; and Eagle to left ; rev. Crab ; and Drachm, with Head of Zeus ; rev. Eagle, A in field, as in last lot, mostly fine and scarce 6
274 Camarina, circa b.c. 430, Tetradrachm, Head of bearded Herakles
to left, wearing lion’s skin, [KAMAPINAI]ON, partly legible ; rev. Pallas in quadriga to left, crowned by Nike ; in exergue, lyre, wt. 270 grs. (comp. B. M. Cat. no. 8), very fine and very rare [PL II] 1
275 Camarina, Tetradrachm, same as the preceding coin, but not of quite
such fine work ; the object in the exergue on the rev. is uncertain, wt. 252 grs., fine and rare \
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Camarina, Tetradrachm, Head of Herakles in lion’s skin, tied under the chin ; before, KAMAPINAION in small letters ; rev. Pallas in quadriga to right, crowned by Nike ; in the exergue, two amphorae, wt. 268 grs. (B. M. Cat. no. 14), very well preserved, very rare 1
Camarina, Tetradrachm, similar to the preceding coin, but of bolder // ’JIhj.
work ; before head of Herakles strung bow, no legend ; and on rev. in exergue, KAMAPINA, and two amphorae, fine and very rare, wt.
268 grs. {B. M. Cat. no. 13), very rare, somewhat chipped, but fine 1
Camarina, Didrachm, Horned head of the River-god, Hipparis, to right, KAMAPINAIO ; rev. The Nymph Camarina with inflated veil riding on swan, wt. 128 grs. (B. M. Cat. no. 18), very rare and in good condition though rubbed on both sides 1
Camarina, Diobol, Head of the Nymph Camarina, KAMAPINA (retro-
grade) ; rev. Swan on waves ; below, fish, wt. 14 grs., very rare ; others (I
(2), Nike above swan, within wreath; rev. Pallas standing, KAMAPINAION ; and Catana, Diobol, Head of Silenos, laureate ; rev. Winged thunderbolt, KATANAION ; and another with head of Silenos not laureate, mostly fine, all rare 5
Catana, circa b.c. 480, Tetradrachm, Man-headed bull walking to right ; above, Nike ; below, serpent ; rev. Nike advancing to left and bearing fillet, KATANAION., wt. 255 grs. {comp. B. M. Cat. no. 6), very well preserved, very rare 1
Catana, b.c. 461-415, Tetradrachm, Head of Apollo to right, laureate, hair at back in rolls ; before, KATANAION ; rev. Quadriga to right driven by male figure, horses walking, wt. 266 grs. {comp. B. M. Cat. no. 17), very fine and rare [PI. II] 1
Catana, Tetradrachm, similar to the preceding, but the head of Apollo is to left, and his hair is turned up behind ; bow (?) on shoulder ; legend retrograde, wt. 267 grs. {comp. B. M. Cat. no. 24), fine and very rare 1
Catana, Tetradrachm, similar to no. 281, with Head of Apollo to right; hair straighter; on rev. Nike is crowning the horses, wt.
269 grs., fine and rare 1
Catana, Tetradrachm, same type as the last ; but the hair of Apollo at the back is in rolls, wt. 268 grs., fine and rare
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Catana, b.c. 461-415, Tetradrachm, Head of Apollo to right <
laureate, hair straight ; behind, parsley-leaf ; before, KATANAI02 ;
rev. Biga to right with driver crowned by Nike, wt. 2664 grs.
{B. M. Cat. no. 25), an extremely well preserved coin and a very rare
variety [PI- II] . . . 1
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Catana, circa r..C. 415, Tetradrachm by Evaenetos, Head of Apollo to y left, laureate ; before, bell attached to knotted fillet ; behind, cray¬ fish partly visible ; above, KAT NAIDN ; rev. Victorious quadriga to left ; above, Nike holding wreath and tablet inscribed EYAIN ; in exergue, crab, wt. 262£ grs. ( B . M. Cal. no. 35), extremely fine, ex¬ ceedingly rare, “ a masterpiece of this great artist ” [PI. II] 1
Catana, circa b.c. 415, Tetradrachm by Evaenetos, same as the preceding C ( O coin, but on the obi k more of the crayfish is seen, and on the rev. the goal, which the chariot is passing, is shown ; the head of Nike and the tablet, which she holds, are off the coin, wt. 259 grs., fine, exceedingly rare 1
Catana, b.c. 415-403, Tetradrachm, Head of Apollo laureate, facing; on either side, bow and lyre; below, ATIOAAfiN ; rev. Quadriga driven to right by charioteer, who is crowned by Nike ; beyond the horses, a fluted Ionic column ; in the exergue. KATANAION and crayfish, wt. 267 grs. ( B . M. Cat. no. 34), very well preserved and of very great rarity \
Catana, Tetradrachm, similar to the preceding coin but the hair of Apollo more spread and no adjuncts on either side or name below ; rev. same as last, wt. 259 grs., well preserved, obv. slightly blurred by oxidation, very rare \
Catana, b.c. 415-403, Tetradrachm, by Eerakleidas, Head of Apollo nearly facing, hair spread ; on right, HPAKAEIAA2 ; rev. Quadriga driven to right by charioteer crowned by Nike ; in the exergue,
KATANAIQN and fish, wt. 263 grs. ( B . M. Cat. no. 32), fine and excessively rare 2
Catana, Drachm, Head of Amenanus, horned and diademed to left ; around, two river-fishes and crayfish ; above, AMENAN02. ; rev.
Fast quadriga to right, driven by female charioteer, who is crowned by Nike ; in exergue, KATANAIfiN ; the last letter under horses’
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293 Catana, Drachm, Head of Amenanus nearly full-face, slightly to right, / / with short flowing hair ; river-fish on either side ; rev. Fast quadriga similar to lot 291 ; KATANAIfiN in exergue, wt. 641 grs., fine and exceedingly rare " [
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Catana, Hemidrachm, Horned and bald senile head facing ; rev. Head of Apollo to right, KATANAIQN, wt. 31 grs. ; Litra, Head of Silenos with wreath ; rev. Winged fulmen between two shields ; others (2), similar, but with head of Silenos to right or left bare ; and another, Female head ; rev. Bull butting. Entella, Litra,
Female figure sacrificing ; rev. Man-headed bull, ENTEAAA., wt. 10 grs., mostly fine, all very rare, especially the last two 6
Eryx, Drachm, ERIKINON (retrograde), Eagle on capital of column to / tL cxdjj. right ; rev. Crab, wt. 63 grs. ; and Half Obols, Eagle to right; lev.
Crab. wt. 6 grs. ; Female head, hair in knot ; rev. Dog, wt. 6 grs., all very fine and very rare ^
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Abacaenum, Female head to right; rev. Forepart of man-headed bull to right, size 5 ; similar, but rev. Forepart of bull, not man-headed, to left, size 4. Acrae, Head of Persephone ; rev. Demeter standing with torch and sceptre, AKPAIfiN, size 5. Adranum, Female head to left, rev. Lyre, size 6|. Aetna, Head of Apollo radiate ; rev. AITNAIfiN, Warrior, mark of value ... (2 varieties), size 44 ; Head of Persephone ; rev. Cornucopise, size 3. Agrigentum, the tyrant Phintias, Head of river-god ; rev. Wild boar, BA2IAE05 <£>INTIA, size 5. Agyrium, Eagle ; rev. Wheel, ATYPINAI ; Head of Pallas ; rev. Club, size 5 ; Head of Zeus, EI1I COIIATPOY ; rev. Iolaos and dog, ArYPINAIfiN., size 6, mostly fine, all rare 11
Aetna, Head of Apollo ; rev. Warrior ; Agrigentum, Phintias, Head of river-god ; rev. Wild boar (2 varieties) as in previous lot. Alaesa, Head of Zeus ; rev. Eagle, sizes 5 and 4 ; Female head ; rev. Apollo beside lyre, size 5 ; Head of Apollo ; rev. Lyre, size 3. Aluntium ; rev. types, Man-headed bull; and AAONTINDN in wreath. Amestratus, Head of Artemis ; rev. Apollo with lyre, size 6 ; Head of Dionysos; rev. Warrior, size 3. Assorus, Head of Apollo, ASSORY ; rev. Chrysas holding amphora, &c., size 5 ; another ; rev. Two oxen, size 4. Catacte ; rev. types, Owl, Grapes, Caduceus and Club, sizes 5-U, many fine, all rare 13
Agrigentum, Hemilitra, Eagle devouring hare ; rev. Crab, below pistrix ; Eagle on fish ; rev. Crab and sepia ; Eagle, wings open ; rev. Crab and crayfish ; Head of Akragas ; rev. Eagle on column ; another, counterstruck with female head ; and Quadrans, Eagle on hare ; rev. Crab and crayfish, all extremely fine and rare 6
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symbols, Skylla, sepia, crayfish, head of Akragas, &c. ; Head of Apollo ; rev. Naked Warrior thrusting spear, AKPATANTINQN, size 7 ; Female head ; rev. Tripod, size 6 ; Female head ; rev. Two eagles on hare, sizes 5-4, mostly fine and many rare 1 1
301 Agrigentum, various types of the smaller sizes ; Assorus, Head of /
Apollo ; rev. Chrysas (2 varieties) ; and Calacte, Head of Pallas j rev. Owl, as in lot 298, many fine 24
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302 Camarina, Hemilitron, Gorgon head 3 rev. Mark of value 3 and two
others of lighter weight 3 Trias, similar type, but different mark of value 3 others (3) with rev. Owl, but varying obv. type, Gorgon head, Head of Pallas, &c. 3 others, period of decline, Head of Pallas 3 rev. Horse, size 3 ; and Head of Pallas 3 rev. Owl with spread wings, an interesting series of the coinage of this mint, fine 9
303 Catana, Head of Serapis 3 rev. Isis standing, at her side Harpo- krates 3 KATANAION, size 7 3 Janiformed head of Serapis 3 rev.
Persephone holding ears of corn and long torch, size 6 ; Head of Zeus Ammon 3 rev. Aequitas holding scales, size 5 J 3 all from the Wigan collection ; Head of young Dionysos, KATANAIQN 3 rev. Dionysos in chariot drawn by panthers, size 6 3 others of smaller module with rev. types, the Catansean brothers, Herakles, Helmets of the Dioskuri, one of the Catansean brothers bearing female figure, and Thunderbolt, sizes 4-|-2, mostly very fine 9
304 Centuripae, Head of Persephone, as on Syracusan medallions 3 rev.
Leopard, KENTOPIIIINQN, size 9, Wigan collection 3 Head of Zeus 3 rev. Thunderbolt, size 7 3 Trias, Head of Artemis, rev. Tripod, size 6 3 another, similar, size 4 3 Hexas, Head of Demeter 3 rev. Plough 3 another, rev. Club, all exceedingly fine and rare in this state 6
IcuoU/, 305 Cephaloedium, Head of Herakles 3 rev. Herakles standing, KEd>A, j
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306 Gela, Tetradrachm, Archaic Style, b.c. 466, Forepart of bearded (£jry man-headed bull to right; below, CEAA2 (retrograde); rev. Biga with charioteer to right ; the horses crowned by Nike, wt. 264 grs.
(Hist. Num, p. 121), fine and rare 1
307 Gela, Tetradrachm, similar to the preceding coin, but inscription
CEAA2 above bull on obv., wt. 266 grs., very fine 1
308 Gela, Tetradrachm, similar to the preceding coin, but the body and
head of the bull are smaller, and on the rev. Nike crowns the charioteer, wt. 264 grs., fine and rare 1
309 Gela, b.c. 466, Drachm, Naked horseman to right, striking downwards
with spear; rev. Forepart of man-headed bull to right, wt. 131 grs. ; another, similar type, but the horseman drives his spear straight before him ; and on rev. CEAA2 before bull, wt. 127 grs. (B. M. Cat. no. 16), both fine and rare 2
310 Gela, b.c. 466-415, Tetradrachm, Forepart of man-headed bull to right,
of spread fabric ; rev. Biga with charioteer to right ; beyond horse, Ionic column, wt. 266 grs. ( B . M. Cat., no. 10), fine, and a very rare variety of this txjpe 1
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311 Gela, b.c. 466-415, Tetradrachm, Forepart of man-headed bull to right, f{f a d crowned by Nike ; above 20SI[ri0Al2], retrograde-, rev. Quadriga of walking horses to right with charioteer ; the horses crowned by Nike ; in exergue, TEAOI[ON] retrograde, wt. 257 grs. (Num. Chron.
1883, pi. IX, 4), fine and excessively rare [PI. II] 1
312
Gela, Tetradrachm, Transition Period , Forepart of man-headed bull to right, above [CE]AA2 ; rev. Biga of horses walking to right with charioteer, the horses crowned by Nike ; in the exergue, honey¬ suckle between two volutes; wt. 273 grs. (B. M. Cat. no. 3 6), fine and a rare variety 1
313 Gela, Tetradrachm, Finest Art, Forepart of man-headed bull to right;
above, barley-corn ; below, TEAA2 (retrograde) ; rev. Fast Quadriga to left driven by youth ; above, eagle in flight ; behind, TEAfilON ; in exergue, ear of barley, wt. 265 grs. (B. M. Cat. no. 58), very rare and very fine [PL II] 1
3 1 4 Gela, Tetradrachm, Full length man-headed bull to left ; before, branch ; oU) above, FEAA2 ; in exergue, barley-corn ; rev. Fast Quadriga to left, as on the preceding coin, wt. 263 grs., fine and excessively rare 1
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*** The above came from a small hoard found on the ancient site of Gela.
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Heraclea Minoa, circa b.c. 409, Tetradrachm, Head of Persephone to right, wearing wreath of corn, hair in spirals ; around, dolphins ; rev. Quadriga to right, driven by charioteer crowned by Nike, horses in high action ; in the exergue, Punic inscription, Rest Melkarth, wt. 270 grs. ( B . M. Gat. p. 251, 6), very fine and exceedingly rare 1
Heraclea Minoa, Tetradrachm, similar to the preceding, but slightly varied in small details, wt. 262 grs., well preserved and very rare 1
Heraclea Minoa and Cephaloedium, Hemidrachm, Head of young Herakles to right, wearing lion’s skin ; before, legend KE<E>AAOI- AIOYI; rev. Butting bull to right; above, HPAKAETON, wt.
26 grs., well preserved. Thermae Himerenses, Obol, Head of Hera wearing ornamented Stephanos ; before, ©EPMITAN ; rev. Herakles seated to left, club in right hand ; behind, bow, wt. 10 grs., well pre¬ served, both of the highest rarity 2
HlMERA, Drachm of early type, Cock to right ; rev. Mill-sail incuse ; another, similar obv., but rev. Hen to left in incuse square ; another of later date, Cock to left, HIMEPA ; rev. Crab, all very fine and scarce ^
Himera, Drachms, similar to last lot, but on the first piece the Cock is to left : and on the second the hen on the rev. is to right, all very fine and scarce 3
IIimera, Drachms (2), of early type, with Cock to right on obv., and Hen to right or left on rev. ; another of later date, with Crab on
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Himera, Drachms (2), of early and later types as before ; Hemidrachm of later style, Horseman to right ; rev. Nike ; another, similar, with Youth on goat to left on obv. ; Obols (4), Forepart of winged goat with human face to left or right ; rev. Youth on goat ; Cock to left; rev. Mill-sail incuse ; and Bearded head with large horn, HIME. ; Helmet, wt. 10 grs. each, mostly fine, the smaller pieces rare 8
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Himera, Tetradrachm, similar to last coin, but Silenos stands on the base of the fountain ; above, barley-corn ; and on rev. the Quadriga is to right, wt. 266 grs. ( B.M . Cat. no. 34), fine and rare 1
HlMERA, Tetradrachm, similar to the last coin, but Silenos facing receives the jet of water on his shoulder, wt. 260 grs. ( Hist . Num. p. 126), well preserved, rare 1
Leontini, Tetradrachm, Archaic Period, Archaic head of Apollo laureate ; beneath, lion ; around, three leaves, LE0NTIN[0]N ; rev. Victorious quadriga to right, charioteer crowned by Nike; in exergue, lion, wt. 265 grs. (Hist. Num. p. 130), well preserved and very rare 1
Leontini, Tetradrachm, same as the preceding coin, but the hair of Apollo is shorter, wt. 260 grs., well preserved and rare 1
Leontini, Tetradrachm, Transition Period, B.c. 466-422, Head of Apollo laureate to right, hair turned up at back ; rev. Lion’s head to right with open jaws ; around, four corn-grains and LEON- TINON, wt. 264 grs. ( B . M. Cat., no. 28), very fine and scarce [PL II] ' 1
Leontini, Tetradrachm, same type as the last coin, but the hair of Apollo falls in flowing locks at back, wt. 265 grs., fine 1
Leontini, Tetradrachm, similar, but the head of Apollo and that of the Lion are turned to the left, wt. 260 grs. (B. M. Cat. no. 36), fine, a rare variety 1
Leontini, Tetradrachm, usual type, with head of Apollo and that of the Lion to right; around the latter are three corn-grains and behind is a tripod, wt. 264 grs., very fine and very rare [PL II] 1
Leontini, Tetradrachm, similar to last coin, but head of Apollo to left, hair turned up ; and on rev. there is a fish under the lion’s head, wt. 263 grs., very fine and rare 1
Leontini, Tetradrachm, usual type, similar to the preceding coin ; but the lion’s head is also to left and behind it is a laurel-leaf, wt. 271 grs., very fine and rare 1
Leontini, Tetradrachm, Quadriga to right with charioteer, horses crowned by Nike ; rev. Lion’s head to right with open jaws ; around, four corn-grains and AEONTINON, wt. 271 grs., very fine and rare
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Leontini, Tetradrachms, one with Head of Apollo on obv., and Lion’s head surrounded by four corn-grains on rev. ; the other with similar rev., but Quadriga on obv., both well preserved and scarce 2
Leontini, Didrachm, Early Style, Horseman to right, horse cantering; rev. Lion’s head to right; around, four corn-grains and AEONTINO, wt. 129 grs. ; another similar, of later style, but the horse on obv. is walking, id. 233 grs. ; and Drachm, similar to last piece, wt. 65 grs., very fine and all rare 3
Leontini, Didrachm of the Corinthian type, with Head of Pallas ; rev. Pegasus ; Obols (3), Lion’s head ; rev. Nymph sacrificing ; another, Head of Apollo; rev. Corn-grain, AEON; Half Obols (10), Lion’s scalp ; rev. Leaf, AEON. Himera, Hemidrachm, Horseman to left ; rev. Nike; and Obol, Forepart of winged goat with human head; rev. Horseman, all well preserved 17
*** These small coins of Leontini came from the same hoard as those of Gela in lot 316.
Messana (Zancle), Drachm, Dolphin to left within a sickle ; below, DANKAE ; rev. Scallop-shell within an incuse pattern of peculiar form, wt. 86 grs. (Hist. Num. p. 133); and Obol, same type, wt. 11 grs., both very fine 2
Messana (Zancle), Drachm, wt. 79 grs., and Obol, wt. 11 grs., same types as previous lot, both fine 2
*** Both from the Dupre collection.
Messana, Attic Tetradrachm, under Anaxilas of Rhegium, Lion’s head facing ; rev. Calf’s head to left, ME22ENION, wt. 264 grs. (Hist. Num. p. 134), fine and extremely rare l
Messana, circa B.c. 480, Tetradrachm, Biga of mules, driven to right by bearded charioteer ; in exergue, leaf; rev. Hare to right, ME22E- NION, wt. 269 grs. very fine and rare 1
Messana, Tetradrachm, same type as last, wt. 268 grs., well preserved and rare 1
Messana, circa b.c. 480, Didrachm, Biga of mules, driven by bearded charioteer ; rev . Hare to right, ME22ENION, wt. 131 grs., very fine and exceedingly rare, a denomination not given in Hist. Num. nor in B. M. Cat. [Pl. II] 1
Messana, Tetradrachm, type as lot 343, but the mules are crowned by Nike, and reading ME22AN10N, wt. 267 grs. (comp. B. M. Cat. p. 103); and Drachm, Biga to right; rev. Hare, MESSENIO^ wt. 64 grs., both well preserved 2
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Messana, Tctradrachm, Male figure in biga to right, mules crowned by Nike; in exergue, leaf; rev. Hare to right; beneath, branch, ME22 ANION, wt. 267 grs. (comp. B. M. Cat. p. 103), extremely fine and rare
Messana, Tetradrachm, Messana in biga to left, crowned by Nike ; rev. Hare running to right ; on the other side of it, three ears of corn; in the exergue, ME22ANION on tablet and corn-grain, id. 264 grs., very fine, of neat work, and a rare variety [PI. II] 1
Messana, Tetradrachm, Messana in biga to left ; in exergue, two dolphins ; rev. Hare running to left ; beneath, ear of corn ; above, bird ; before, traces of artist’s signature, A (1) ; in exergue, ME22A- NION, wt. 263 grs., fine and a rare type 1
Messana, Tetradrachm, similar obv. type to the preceding coin, but Messana is crowned by Nike ; rev. Hare to right ; beneath, head of Pan, MESSANIQN, wt, 265 grs., very fine and very rare [PL III] 1
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Messana, Tetradrachm, same type as the last coin, but before head of Pan under hare is a syrinx, and reading ME22ANION, wt. 265 grs.,
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Messana, Tetradrachm, Finest Style, Messana in one horse chariot to right, horse crowned by Nike walking on reins ; in exergue, laurel- leaf and two berries ; rev. Hare to right ; below, dolphin, ME22ANION, wt. 265 grs., extremely fine and a very rare variety
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Messana, Tetradrachm, Messana in biga to left ; above, ME22AN ; in exergue, two dolphins ; rev. Hare to left ; below, ear of corn, ME22AN., id. 267 grs., fine and rare 1
Messana, Tetradrachm, by Kimon (1), Messana in biga to left ; above, Nike holding wreath and caduceus ; in exergue, fish ; rev. Hare to left ; below, eagle standing on rock and devouring serpent, ME2- SANIfiN, wt. 256 grs. ( B . M. Cat. no. 56), fine and extremely rare 1
Messana, Tetradrachm, Messana in biga, &c., as on no. 354 ; rev. Hare to left ; below, fly, ME22ANION, wt. 264 grs. ; Drachm, Biga to right driven by old charioteer, mules crowned by Nike in exergue, leaf; rev. Within wreath hare to right, ME22ANION, wt. 63 grs. ; and Litra, Hare to right ; rev. ME2 in wreath, wt. 14 grs. , all well preserved 3
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essana. Tetradrachm, Early Style , Biga to right with old charioteer, ciowned by Juke; in exergue, leaf; ra. Hare to right; below, ME22ANION, wt, 259 grs. ; Drachm, Head of Pelorias to left IIEAfiPIAS; behind, A; rev. Plieraimon with shield and spear, 4>EPAIMON ; in field, I, rare , both ivell preserved 2
Motya, Didrachm, Head of nymph to right; behind, crayfish; before, MOTYAION ; rev. Dog to right; above, corn-grain, wt. 126 grs. ; another, Head of nymph to right ; around, dolphins ; rev. Horse¬ man to left, wt. 124 grs., both rare, but in poor condition 2
Motya, ^ Didrachm, Head: of nymph to right ; behind, leaf ; before, Punic legend ; rev. Dog standing on stag’s head ; above, head of Pan, wt. 132 grs. , another, Female head facing ; rev. Crab ; below, Punic legend, wt. 121 grs., both rare, but not ivell preserved 2
Naxus, Drachm, Archaic type, Head of Dionysos to left with pointed beard ; rev. Bunch of grapes, NAXION, wt. 83 grs. ; Obol, same type, wt. 14 grs. ; another, with head of Dionysos to right, of later style ; and Half Drachm, Head of Apollo, NAXION ; rev. Silenos kneeling, wt. 32 grs., well preserved, the early pieces rare 4
Naxus, Tetradrachm, Early Style, b.c. 461-415, Head of Dionysos to right, with long beard, hair in bunch behind and bound with ivy wreath ; rev. Silenos seated, holding wine cup in left hand, NAXION, wt. 267 grs. (Hist. Hum. p. 140), extremely fine and rare [PI. Ill] 1
Naxus, Tetradrachm, same types as the last coin, wt. 261 grs., very fine and rare i
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Naxus, Didrachm, Head of Apollo to right, laureate; before, NAEION; behind, laurel-leaf and berry ; rev. Silenos seated holding wine cup and thyrsos; on left, vine ; on right, term, wt. 131 grs. (comp. Brit. Mus. Cat. no. 20) in high relief, extremely fine, and of very great rarity
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Naxus, Drachm, early style, Head of Dionysos to right, bound with ivy, hair in bunch behind ; rev. Silenos seated towards left, hold¬ ing wine cup, left hand on knee, NAXION, wt. 67 grs. (comp. B. M. Cat. no. 9), very fine and very rare l
*** From the Northwick collection.
Naxus, Drachm, similar to the preceding coin ; but hair of Dionysos flatter behind, and left hand at his side, wt. 67 grs. (B. M. Cat. no. 9), fine and very rare 1
*** From the Thomas collection.
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Motya, Obols (3), Head facing ; rev. Crab ; Head of Gorgon ; rev.
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Catana, Head of Serapis ; rev. Demeter with torch and ear of corn, / size 7 ; Head of Dionysos ; rev. The Catanean brothers, size 5. Cen- turipae, Head of Zeus ; rev. Winged fulmen, KENTOPIITlNfiN, size 7 ; Head of Artemis ; rev. Tripod, size 4 ; Head of Apollo ; j rev. Lyre, size 6 ; another, rev. Plough, size 3. Gela, rev. types,
Ear of corn, Bull to left or right, Head of Zeus, and Warrior slaying ram, sizes 4^-2. IdiMERA, Hemilitra (2) and Triae (2), all with cock on obv. and marks of value on rev., sizes 6-4, all fine and many scarce 15
Gela, Triae (2) with rev. Bull to right or left ; Himera, Hemilitra (2), /
Trias and Uncia, all with cock on obv, and marks of value on rev. ; another, Hemilitron, Hermes on goat ; rev. Nike, size 5. Thermae Himerenses, Head of Herakles ; rev. The three nymphs, size 5, rare. Hybla, Veiled head with modius ; rev. Dionysos and panther, YBAA2 MErAAAS, size 5 ; another, Female head ; rev. Demeter, size 4. Iaeta, Head of Herakles, IAITINDN ; rev. Triskelis, size 6 ; Helmeted head ; rev. Warrior, size 3, mostly rare, many fine 12
Hybla, rev. Dionysos and panther as in last lot. Leontini, Head of ^
Demeter ; rev. River-god seated on rock, AEONTINDN, size 5 ; another, rev. Wheatsheaf, size 4. Lilybaeum, Veiled head; rev. Serpent around tripod, size 8 ; others, rev. Lyre, size 5 ; Tripod, size 4. Menae, rev. types, Lyre, Nike in quadriga, Asklepios, Two torches crossed, and Tripod, sizes 5-2. Messana, rev. types, Pheraemon in fighting attitude (2 varieties), size 6 ; Head of Poseidon ; rev. Trident and dolphins, size 7, and Head of Herakles ; rev. Lion, size 5, mostly fine, many rare 15
Leontini, rev. types, River-god ; Two ears of corn ; Menae, rev. cZ Lyre ; Nike in quadriga, and Two torches crossed ; Messana, rev. Pheraemon fighting, and Trident as in last lot ; others, rev. Cuttle¬ fish, size 4, and Nike in quadriga, size 5. Mamertini, Head of Ares ; rev. Eagle, MAMEPTNION, size 7 ; Head of Zeus ; rev. War¬ rior, size 8 ; Head of Ares ; rev. Dioskuros and horse, size 7 ; another, rev. Butting bull, size 6. Morgantina, Head of Pallas : rev. Lion devouring prey, size 7 ; Head of Apollo ; rev. Lyre, size 3, fine and some rare 15
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Segesta, Didrachm, Archaic period, Head of Segesta to right, hair turned up under her diadem, SErESTAXIBESl ; rev. Hound to right on the scent ( B . M. Cat. no. 5) : another, similar type, but head of nymph to left, and legend on both sides, SETESTAXIB, fine and rare 2
Segesta, Didrachm, Head of Segesta to right, SETE^TAXIB. • rev.
Hound on the scent as in last lot ; another, Head of nymph to right; rev. Hound on the scent; above, 2ETE2TAXIB retrograde ; another, Head to right, SETEiSTAXIB ; rev. Hound standing to right ; above, leaf, fine and rare 3
Segesta, Didrachm, usual type with head of nymph to right and hound on the scent; inscription on obv. SETESTAXIB, fine ; another, Head of nymph, hair en queue, SETESTAXIB behind and before head ; rev. Hound standing to left, well preserved ; Litra,
Head of Segesta, three-quarter face, between two laurel boughs ; rev. Hound to left ; above, gorgoneion ; before, murex ; below,
ETE2 (retrograde), wt. 11 grs., fine, all rare 3
Segesta, Tetradrachm, Head of Nymph to right, hair in sphendone ; rev. Youthful hunter naked, accompanied by his two dogs, standing to right, his foot on rock ; his cap falls back on his shoulders and he holds two javelins; behind, traces of legend, ErESTAIfiN, wt. 266 grs. , very fine and an unpublished variety of obverse type [PI. Ill] 1
Segesta, Tetradrachm, Quadriga to right, driven by female figure, holding three ears of corn; rev. Youthful hunter as on the last coin, but he is accompanied by one dog only, SETESTAIIB., wt. 254 grs., well preserved and very rare 1
Segesta, Tetradrachm, Quadriga to right, similar to the preceding coin / y( < f but all the horses are seen ; above, Nike crowning charioteer ; in the / exergue, ETAI^TAXIB. ; rev. Youthful hunter and one dog similar to the preceding coin ; no legend, wt. 267 grs. ( B . M. Cat. no. 34), fine and very rare 1
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necklet of pearls ; rev. Hound to left, wt. 142 grs., very fine-, another, head of Nymph, hair in sphcndone ; rev. Hound on the scent to right; behind, three ears of corn; in exergue, SErESTAIIB (retrograde), id. 133 grs., very well preserved, and rare 2
380 Segesta, Didrachms, similar to last lot, but on the first piece the hair 3
of the Nymph is en queue ; before, ErESTAlON, wt. 128 grs. ; and on the second piece the hair of the Nymph is turned up, before ErE^TAION, and the legend on the rev. is not retrograde, wt.
128 grs. ( B . M. Cat. no. 39), both fine and rare 2
381 Segesta, Didrachm, Head of Segesta to right, hair turned up behind; /
behind, leaf ; ETESTAION ; rev. Hound standing on stag’s head and seizing it by the nose ; above, head of Pan, wt. 128 grs., fine and extremely rare 1
382 Segesta, Didrachm, Head of Segesta to right, hair short, no diadem, 3
above, SET . ; rev. Hound to right, looking back ; above,
murex, wt. 127 grs. (comp. B. M. Cat. no. 2, coin of Pan ormus), fine and unpublished 1
383 Selinus, Didrachm, before B.c. 466, Selinon-leaf ; around, four pellets ;
rev. Incuse square of twelve divisions, wt. 133 grs. ; another, similar but the square on the rev. is of eight divisions, wt. 115 grs., both fine and rare 2
SeliivUS, Didiachms, similar to last lot, but on the second piece on rev. a selinon-leaf in incuse square, 2E . . , both fine and rare 2
Selinus, Didrachms, similar to last lot, but there are 10 divisions of the incuse square on the rev. of the first piece, and no legend on the second, both fine and rare 2
Selinus, Tetradrachm, circa b.c. 466-415, Apollo and Artemis in a quadriga to left ; Apollo is discharging an arrow from his bow ; above, SEAINONTIOS. ; rev. The river-god Selinus, naked, and holding sprig of laurel and sacrificing at an altar, before which is a cock; behind is a bull on a suggestum and a parsley-leaf, 2EAINOX, wt. 262 grs. (Hist. Num. p. 147), fine and very rare and of fine style [PI. HI] ‘ j
387 Selinus, Tetradrachm, similar type to the preceding coin, but varying / 3 somewhat in the details, the legend on the obv. being from right to left and partly in the exergue, wt. 263 grs., fine and rare, not such fine work as the last ^
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*** From the Torremuzza and Northwick collections.
Selinus, Tetradrachm, similar type to the preceding, wt. 267 grs. , fine and rare \
Selinus, Tetradrachm, Apollo and Artemis in higa to left ; rev. usual type of Selinus sacrificing at altar, Ac., hut he is draped, 2EAINON- TION, wt. 261 grs., well preserved and very rare 1
Selinus, Tetradrachm of the finest period, Nike in quadriga to right ; above, wreath ; in the exergue, 2EAIN ONTION and ear of barley; rev. Selinus, naked, sacrificing at altar ; behind, bull on a pedestal ; above, leaf ; in the exergue, fish, wt. 265 grs. ( B . M. Cat. no. 44), very fine, hut the head of Selinus is off the field, very rare 1
*** From the Northwick collection.
Selinus, Didrachm, Herakles contending with bull, Avhich he is about to strike with his club ; rev. The River-god Selinus sacrificing at altar, on the side of which is a serpent ; behind him, a crane and a selinon-leaf, 2EAINONTION, wt. 127 grs., fine and excessively rare 1 Selinus, Didrachm, Herakles contending with bull as on the pre¬ ceding coin, 2EAINONTION ; rev. Hypsas naked, sacrificing at altar, around which is entwined a serpent ; behind him, crane and selinon-leaf, HY'kAiS, wt. 133 grs. ( B . M. Cat. no. 34), well preserved and rare, plated hut of ancient fabric 1
Selinus, Didrachm, similar type to last coin, wt. 131 grs., in fair condition, rare 1
Selinus, Half Drachm, Head of Herakles to right in profile ; rev. Nike in quadriga ; above, selinon-leaf ; in exergue, 2EAINONTION, wt. 28 grs. ; another, similar, but obv. type, Head of Herakles three- quarter face to left, wt. 28 grs. ; Obol, Nymph seated holding serpent; rev. Man-headed bull, 2EAINOE2, wt. 10 grs. (3 varieties, one reading 2EAINONTION), all very well preserved and interesting types 5
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Panormus, Bust of Pallas, HANOPMITAN ; rev. Head of Persephone, crowned with barley, size 9 ; another, similar ; behind head of Per¬ sephone, poppy-head, size 6 ; others, same obv. but with rev. types, Concordia, and Triquetra, size 6 ; others, of smaller sizes with reverses, Armed figure, Horse galloping, Eagle, I7ANORMITAN in wreath, and Seated figure holding patera, ITANOR., mostly fine and somewhat rare 10
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Syracuse, Dilitron, b.c. 412-406, Head of young Herakles to left, in ,/y lion’s skin ; rev. Incuse square with female head in centre, 2YPA, wt. 18 egrs. {Head, pi. hi, 9); Litra, Head of Pallas, 2YPA; rev. Gorgon-head, wt. 10 grs. (Ib. pi. in, 10), both very fine and rare 2 *** The references are to Head, Coinage of Syracuse.
Syracuse, Dilitron, Head of Herakles ; rev. Incuse square, &c., as // in last lot, wt. 18 grs., very fine ; Diobol, B.c. 317-310, Head of Per¬ sephone to left; rev. Bull butting to left, 2YPAK02ION, wt. 21 grs.
{Head, pi. vm, 3), well preserved, both rare 2
Syracuse, Stater, by Evaenetos, b.c. 405-345, Head of Arethusa to o? & left, hair in sphendone ornamented with stars, earrings ; before, 5YPAK02ION ; rev. Herakles strangling the lion, wt. 100 grs.
{Head, pi. iv. 1), very fine and very rare [PI. Ill] 1
Syracuse, 50 Litra Piece, by Evaenetos, Young male head to left, in high relief, 2YPAK02IGN ; rev. Free horse to right; in exergue, 2YPAK05ION, wt. 47 grs. {Head, pi. iv, 2), well preserved and rare 2
Syracuse, 50 Litra Piece, electrum, B.c. 345-317, Head of Apollo laureate to left, hair long ; behind, lamp ; rev. Tripod, 2YPAKO- SION, wt. 56 grs. {Head, pi. VI, 2), very fine [PI. III] 1
Syracuse, 50 Litra Piece, electrum, Head of Apollo and tripod as on f last coin, but symbol on obv., a bow, wt. 56 grs., very fine 1
Syracuse, 50 Litra Piece, electrum, same type as lot 402, but behind head of Apollo, star, wt. 56 grs., fine 1
Syracuse, 50 Litra Piece, electrum, same type as lot 402, but behind / head of Apollo, wreath, and on rev. II between legs of tripod, wt. 54 grs., well preserved 1
Syracuse, 30 Litra Piece, electrum, B.c. 345-317, Head of Zeus Eleu- therios to left, ZEY2 EAEY0EPIO2 ; rev. Pegasos to left ; below, three pellets ; around, 2YPAK02I0N, wt. 30 grs. {Head, pi. vi, 4)’ very fine and very rare j
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rev. 2YPAK02I0N, Lyre, wt. 29 grs. , well preserved, rare 1
409 Syracuse, 10 Litra Piece, dedrum, Head of Arethusa to right; rev.
Sepia, wt. 11 grs.; and A7 Diobol, Head of Persephone to left; rev.
Bull butting to left, 2YPAKOS10N, wt. 22 grs., both fine and scarce 2
Syracuse, N Hemidrachm (1), Head of Herakles to right in lion’s '' skin ; rev. Biga with charioteer to left, 2YPAK02IDN, wt. 58 grs.,
fine, but its genuineness is open to doubt 1
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Syracuse, Demareteion or Dekadrachm, b.c. 450, Head of Nike to right, crowned with olive and within a linear circle ; around, four dolphins, and 2YPAK02I0N ; rev. Quadriga to right, horses walk¬ ing, driven by male charioteer ; above, Nike crowning horses ; in the exergue, lion, wt. 665 grs. (Head, pi. I, 10), well preserved and of the highest rarity [Pl. III] 1
*** This coin is one of the rarest and one of the most interesting of the whole Greek series. Its connection with the famous victory at Himera is so well known, it need not be retold here. The above specimen is from the Dupre collection.
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Syracuse, Medallion or Dekadrachm, by Kimon, Head of Perse¬ phone to left, hair in net, the diadem, which encircles her head, is inscribed with the letter K (Kimon) ; around are four dolphins, the one below the neck inscribed KIMON ; behind, 2YPAK02ION ; rev. Quadriga to left, the charioteer crowned by Nike; in exergue, armour and KIMON on inner part of exergual line, wt. 669 grs. (Head, pl. iv, 7), extremely fine and very rare [Pl. III] 1
Syracuse, Medallion or Dekadrachm, by Evaenetos, Head of Persephone to left, wearing wreath of corn ; ear-ring with three drops ; around, four dolphins ; behind, 2YPAK02I0N ; below the neck the artist’s name, EYAINE. in large letters ; rev. Quadriga to left, the charioteer crowned by Nike; in exergue, armour, «>f. 668 grs., very fine and very rare [Pl. Ill] 1
*** From the Thomas collection.
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Syracuse, Medallion or Dekadrachm, by Evaenetos, similar to the preceding coin, but behind head of Persephone is a scallop shell to left, no artist’s signature, wt. 659 grs., very fine and very rare 1
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Syracuse, Medallion or Dekadraciim, by Evaenetos, similar to the last coin ; tho scallop shell behind the head of Persephone is larger; and on the reverse on the exergual lino to right there ap¬ pears to be a portion of the artist’s signature E . . . N ; in exergue below armour, A©AA, wt. 657 grs., very fine and very rare 1
*** From the Stewart collection (1844).
Syracuse, Medallion or Dekadraciim, by Evaenetos, similar to lot 414; but behind the head of Persephone is a large star of eight rays ; there appear to be traces of the artist’s initials on the dolphin to right, wt. 640 grs., very fine and very rare 1
Syracuse, Medallion or Dekadrachm by Evaenetos, similar type to lot 414; but A under the chin of Persephone; and on the re¬ verse below the arms in the exergue, A©AA, wt. 664 grs., very fine and very rare 1
Syracuse, Medallion or Dekadraciim, by Evaenetos, usual type, similar to lot 414 ; hair slightly more spread; no symbol on obv., and on the rev. the chariot and charioteer are well placed in the field of the coin, wt. 667 grs., extremely fine and very rare [PL III] 1 Syracuse, Tetradrachm of the Geomori, circa B.C. 500, Slow quadriga with charioteer to right ; above, 5YPA902I0N ; rev. Incuse square divided into four parts ; in centre, archaic head of Nymph, wt. 265 grs. (Head, pi. i, 1 ), fine and extremely rare 1
Syracuse, Tetradrachm, b.c. 500-478, Female head to right of archaic type, hair indicated by dotted lines, diadem ; around, four dolphins and 2YPA?02I0N; rev. Quadriga to left with charioteer ; above, Nike alighting on the yoke and holding wreath in right hand, left placed on horse’s head, wt. 263 grs. (Head, pi. I, 3), very fine and very rare [PL III] ‘ ' 1
*** From the Huxtable collection.
Syracuse, Didrachm, same obverse type as last coin, but head withiu linear circle ; rev. Nude horseman to right, leading a second horse, wt. 131 grs., very fine and very rare of this early type 1
Syracuse, Tetradrachm, Female head similar to lot 420, but hair indicated by cross lines ; around, dolphins and 2YPA ? 02ION ; rev. Quadriga to left, charioteer crowned by Nike ; in exergue, 2YPA, wt. 267 grs., very fine and a rare type [PL III] 1
*** From Dr. Nott’s collection.
Syracuse, Tetradrachm, similar type to last, but on the obv. the hair is indicated by dotted lines and turned up behind, 2YPAK02I0N ; rev. Quadriga to right, horses crowned by Nike, below whom, 2YPA, wt. 265 grs. ; Didrachm, obv. as Tetradrachm ; rev. Horseman to right leading a second horse, wt. 130 grs. (Head, pi. I, 5), both well- preserved and scarce 2
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Syracuse, Tetradrachms, usual archaic type with female head to right and quadriga to right; one reads 2YPA?02I0N, the other 2YPA- KOSION, no legend on rev., both fine and scarce 2
Syracuse, Tetradrachms, as in last lot, but one with head of female to left, both with legends, 2YPAK02ION, both fine and rare 2
Syracuse, Tetoadrachms (2), similar types as last lot, with female head to right or left, the latter has the hair en queue, both fine and scarce 2
Syracuse, Tetradrachms (2), Archaic type, both with female head to right ; but on one the quadriga is to left, both fine and scarce 2
Syracuse, Tetradrachm, Archaic female head to right, 2YPAK02I0N ; rev. Quadriga to right, type as before, fine ; another, time of Hieron I, Female head to right, hair turned up behind; around, dolphins, 2YPAK02ION ; rev. Quadriga to> right ; above, Nike (comp. Head, pi. ii, 7), well preserved, scarce 2
Syracuse, Tetradrachm, b.c. 480, Head of Nike to right, within linear circle, crowned with olive ; around, dolphins, 2YPAK02ION (re¬ trograde) ; rev. Quadriga to right with charioteer ; Nike crowning horses; in the exergue, lion, wt. 263 grs. (Head, pi. I, 11), very well preserved, and very rare 1
*** From the Northwick collection. This coin is of the same type and fabric as the Dcmareteion, see lot 411.
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Syracuse, Tetradrachm, time of Hieron I, Female head to right, hair wavy, in rolls behind and bound with string of pearls ; around, four dolphins, 2YPAK02I0N ; rev. Quadriga to right with female cha¬ rioteer, horses crowned by Nike, wt. 266 grs., very fine and rare
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Syracuse, Tetradrachm, similar type to the preceding, hair similarly arranged ; but on rev. in the exergue, a pistrix, wt. 263 grs. (comp. Head, pi. n, 7), fine ancl rare 1
Syracuse, Tetradrachm, similar to the last, same rev., but on the obv. the head has the hair tied en queue ; a triple cord passes round the head, wt. 270 grs., very fine, and a rare variety of obv. type 1
Syracuse, Tetradrachm, same type, but on the obv. the female head is bound with a broad diadem, above which at the back projects a thick lock of hair, wt. 269 grs. (Head, pi. u, 11), very fine and rare 1
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rolls at back ; rev. Quadriga to right, &c. ; pistrix in exergue (similar to lot 433) ; another, similar, but female head bound with broad diadem, a thick lock projecting behind, and no symbol in exergue on rev., similar to the preceding lot, both well preserved and rare 2
437 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, time of the Democracy, B.c. 466-406, Female
head to right, the hair completely concealed in a sakkos pointed behind and ornamented with meander pattern ; around, dolphins ; 2YPAK02I0N ; rev. Quadriga to right, horses crowned by Nike, wt. 263 grs., fine and a very rare variety [Pl. IV] 1
*** From the Thomas collection.
438 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, similar type to the preceding coin, but the
sakkos is less pointed at the back ; and on the rev. Nike crowns the charioteer, wt. 265 grs. (comp. Head, pl. Ill, 2), fine and very rare 1
439 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, usual type, but hair of female bound with
fillet, which passes three times round the head ; and on rev. Nike crowns the horses, wt. 268 grs. (Head, pl. ill, 4), very fine and a rare variety [Pl. IV] 1
440 SYRACUSE, Tetradrachm, similar to the preceding coin, but on the
female head the hair is gathered in a net and bound by a fillet, which passes three times round the head ; a small lion’s head is attached in front to the necklet ; on rev. Nike crowns the charioteer, wt. 266 grs. (comp. Head, pl. ill, 1), rare and very fine 1
441 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, similar type to last coin, but on rev. Nike
crowns the horses, wt. 263 grs. ; another, Female head with hair tied in a knot behind, usual dolphins and legend ; rev. Quadriga to left, Nike crowns the charioteer ; in the exergue, pistrix, wt. 266 grs., both rare types but somewhat rubbed 2
442 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Eumenes, Female head to left, hair rolled ;
around, dolphins; above, 2YPAK02I0N; below, the artist’s initials EV. ; rev. Quadriga to left, charioteer crowned by Nike ; under horses, artist’s initials EY. ; in exergue, two dolphins, wt. 266 grs., very fine and very rare [Pl. IV] 1
*** In this and the following lots to No. 467 examples will be found of the works of all the great die-engravers, who flourished at Syra¬ cuse during the 5th and 4th centuries B.C.
443 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Eumenes, similar type to the last coin, but
no artist’s name under the head, and the legend 2YPAK02I0N, which reads from left to right, encircles the head, and on rev. the four horses are seen more in perspective ; no artist’s signature, wt. 267 grs., very fine and rare 1
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Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Eumenes and Evaenetos, Female head with hair rolled, &c., as lot 442 ; below, artist’s name, EYMENOY (sic.) i rev. Quadriga to right; above, Nike holding tablet inscribed EYAINHT02 ; in exergue, two fishes, wt. 264 grs. (Head, pi. Ill, 13) fine and extremely rare with the two artists’ names 1
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Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Sosion, Female head to left, &c., similar to the preceding, but diadem not inscribed ; necklet of large pearls, to which is appended a ram’s head; rev. Quadriga to left, as on last coin ; no dolphins in exergue, wt. 265 grs. (comp. Head, pi. Ill, 12), well preserved ; the ivories of this artist are rare 1
Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Eukleides and Eumenes, Female head to left, hair turned up at back, &c. ; under chin, tablet inscribed EVKAEIAA in two lines; rev. Quadriga to left, charioteer crowned by Nike ; under horses, EY. ; in exergue, two dolphins, wt. 269 grs., fine and very rare [PL IV] 1
Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Eukleides and Eumenes, same as the pre¬ ceding coin ; but with artist’s name EYMHNOY in the exergue on the rev., this coin has suffered from oxydation 1
*** This coin is of importance as it identifies the artists of the pre¬ ceding and following coins.
Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Eukleides and Eumenes, usual type, female head to left wearing sphendone, ornamented in front and at back with stars, 2YPAK02ION in thick letters ; rev. Quadriga to left, &c., as in lot 448 ; EY under horses ; two dolphins in exergue, wt. 270 grs., ohv. fine, rev. type a little blurred, rare 1
Syracuse, Tetradrachm, same as the last piece, but no artist’s name on rev., wt. 261 grs. ; another, usual type, Female head to left, cord wound twice round the head ; legend 2YPAK02I0N in front ; rev. Quadriga to left, as last lot ; but stork under horses’ feet, wt. 268 grs., both in fair condition 2
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phone to left, wreath of barley, hair bound with cord; necklet with amphora attached ; around, four dolphins and 2YPAK03I0N; below, 3>PYriAA02 ; rev. Quadriga to right, charioteer, who has large wings, crowned by Nike ; in exergue, Skylla with trident, &c., and EY®, wt. 268 grs. (B. M. Cat. no. 156), very fine and rare [PI. IV] 1
y <5L-rv, 453 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Eumenes and Euth - , Head of Perse¬
phone to left, as on last coin, with corn-wreath, but no cord around head ; lion’s head attached to necklet ; below, artist’s name EVM. ; around, dolphins and 2YPAK05UON ; rev. Quadriga to right, &c. same as the last, wt. 263 grs., fine and very rare 1
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454 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Phrygillos, Female head to right, hair in
sphendone ornamented with stars at back, and diadem inscribed <hPY ; around, dolphins and 2YPAK05ION ; rev. Quadriga to left, Persephone as charioteer holding torch and crowned by Nike ; in exergue, ear of barley, wt. 262 grs. ( B . M. Cat. no. 158), obv. fine, rev. somewhat rubbed, rare 1
*** From the Dupr6 collection.
455 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Phrygillos, similar to the preceding coin,
but behind head a stork’s head ; and above on left legend in large letters; rev. same as last coin, wt. 261 grs., well preserved and rare 1
456 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, Female head to right, hair gathered in knot
at back of head ; pendant attached to necklet ; around, dolphins and 2YPAK02K1N ; rev. Persephone in quadriga to left, holding torch and crowned by Nike ; in exergue, ear of barley, wt. 261 grs. (Head, pi. v, 5), well preserved, a rare variety 1
457 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Eukleides, Female head to left, hair bound
with sphendone, ornamented with stars, over which tresses fly back; large earring; around, four dolphins, three of which are grouped in front of face ; below on scroll, EVKAEI ; tev. Quadriga to left, charioteer crowned by Nike ; large dolphin in exergue, wt. 268 grs. (comp. B. M. Cat. no. 195), extremely fine and rare [PL IV] 1
458 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Eukleides, same as the last coin, but without
artist’s name below neck, wt. 266 grs., obv. very fine, rev. not so well struck, rare ' 1
459 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Eukleides, similar to lot 457, but varied in
the form of the sphendone ; no artist’s name under neck ; dolphin in the exergue on the rev., wt. 263 grs. (B. M. Cat. no. 195), very fine and rare \
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female head somewhat differently arranged, the tresses which fly back being more confined, as also the position of the dolphins ; below neck, EVKA . . on scroll, and on reverse there is an ear of barley in the exergue, wt. 264 grs., obv. fine, rev. somewhat oxydised, rare 1
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461 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Euldeides, similar type to the precedingcoin,
but sphendone ornamented with stars ; three dolphins only around the head ; no artist’s name below neck, wt. 266 grs., fine and rare 1
462 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Kimon (?), Female head to left, hair in
plain sphendone ; broad diadem, over which her hair is drawn back ; necklet with pendant pearls ; large earring ; two dolphins before and two behind ; above at back, 2YPAK05ION ; rev. Quad¬ riga to right, charioteer crowned by Nike ; the rein of the farthest off-horse hangs loose ; under the nearest horse’s feet a wheel ; in the exergue, ear of barley, wt. 266 grs. {Head, pi. v, 2), very fine and very rare [PI. IV] 1
463 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Kimon, similar to the preceding coin, but
female head to right, hair in broad sphendone, ornamented with stars, behind K (Kimon) ; on rev. no loose rein and no wheel under horses’ feet, wt. 266 grs., very fine and a very rare variety, with the head to right 1
464 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Kimon, same type as the last, but more
tresses of hair drawn back over sphendone-band, and no letter be¬ hind head, id. 265 grs., fine and very rare 1
*** From the Hamilton collection.
465 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Kimon, Head of Arethusa nearly facing
slightly to left, diademed, hair flowing in long tresses ; a dolphin on either side among the locks ; above, traces of legend APE0O2A ; rev. Quadriga to left, charioteer crowned by Nike ; in the exergue, ear of barley and SYPAKOSION, and on the line of exergue KIMON (?), wt. 252 grs. {B. M. Cat. no. 209), of exquisitely beautiful work ; obv. fine, rev. in fair condition, and rare to excess [PI. IV] 1
466 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Parme, Female head to left, hair in sphen¬
done ornamented with stars; around, dolphins; above, 2YPAKO- 2ION ; rev. Quadriga to left, the rein of the off-horse hangs loose ; above, Nike crowning charioteer; in exergue, ear of corn, wt. 265 grs., obv. very fine, rev. somewhat rubbed, rare, the engraver's name Under the neck has been erased, see next coin 1
467 Syracuse, Tetradrachm, by Parme, same as the preceding, but under
the neck on obv. the engraver’s name, IIAPM . ., wt. 261 grs., in fair condition, has suffered from oxydation, rare 1
*** Parme from the style of his work was evidently a pupil of Kimon.
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Silver.
Syracuse, Didrachms of Corinthian type, temp. Democracy, B. C. 345- 317, Head of Pallas in helmet without crest, 2YPAK02ION ; rev. Pegasos to left (Head, pi. vi, 7), all very fine and slightly varied types 4
Gold.
Syracuse, Agathocles, b.c. 317-310, Drachm, Head of young Ares, laureate ; behind, two-handled vase ; rev. Biga to right with cha¬ rioteer; below, triskelis, 2YPAK02I0N, wt. 66 grs. ( var . Head, pi. viii, 1), very fine and very rare [PI. IV] 1
Syracuse, Agathocles, Drachm, as in last lot, but no symbol behind head of Ares, and last three letters of legend on rev. in exergue, wt. 66 grs. (Head, pi. viii, 1), fine and rare 1
Syracuse, Agathocles, B.c. 307-289, Stater, Head of Pallas to right in Corinthian helmet, ornamented with griffin ; rev. Winged fulmen, dividing ArAGOKAEOS BA2IAE02 $., wt. 88 grs. (Head, pi. ix, 10), very fine and very rare [PI. IV] 1
Silver.
Syracuse, Agathocles, b.c. 317-310, Tetradrachm, Head of Persephone to left, wearing corn-wreath ; around, three dolphins ; below, N K (mon.) ; rev. Quadriga to left with female charioteer holding long goad ; above, triskelis ; in exergue, 2YPAK02ION and N, wt. 262 grs. (Head, pi. viii, 4), very fine and rare [PL IV] 1
Syracuse, Agathocles, Tetradrachm, same type as the preceding coin, but under head on obv. $1., wt. 264 grs., fine and rare 1
Syracuse, Agathocles, Tetradrachm, same type as no. 472, but under head of Persephone NI, wt. 259 grs., fine and rare i
Syracuse, Agathocles, Drachm, Head of young Herakles to left, laureate ; behind, trophy ; before, 2YPAK02ION ; rev. Triskelis with Gorgon head in centre; winged talaria on feet, wt. 64 grs. (Head, pi. viii, 7), fine and of the highest rarity \
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to right, hair long and bound with corn- wreath ; behind, KOPA2 ; rev. Nike erecting trophy ; on right, N ; on left, triskelis ; in exergue,
ArAQOKAEOS, wt. 263 grs. (comp. Head, pi. IX, 2), very fine and a very rare type 1
Syracuse, Agathocles, Tetradrachm, similar type to the preceding fZtc^cLc/, coin, but on rev. no monogram, and legend, ArAQOKAElOS in field to left, %ot. 263 grs. (Head, pi. ix, 2), very fine and very rare
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Syracuse, Agathocles, B.c. 307-289, Didrachm, Head of Pallas in crested helmet to right ; rev. Pegasos to left ; below, triskelis ; around, 2YPAK02K2N ; another, similar, behind head of Pallas, trophy ; and on rev. flower below and triskelis above Pegasos ; another, Head of Pallas to left, helmet without crest ; rev. Pegasos ; below, triskelis ; no legend, very fine and scarce 3
Syracuse, Agathocles, Diclrachms, as in previous lot, fine, scarce 3
Syracuse, Agathocles, Didrachm, Head of Pallas to right, helmet not ijyC&r*
crested ; rev. Pegasos to left ; another, similar, Head of Pallas to left ; and triskelis under Pegasos ; another, Head of Pallas to right ; rev. exergual line under Pegasos to left, the last very fine, the others fine, all rare varieties 3
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Syracuse, Hicetas, B.c. 287-278, Drachm, Head of Persephone with corn- wreath to left ; behind, cornucopiae ; before to left, SYPAKO^I^N ; rev. Nike in biga to right ; above, star ; below, ear of corn ; in ex¬ ergue, EIII IKETA2, wt. 66 grs. (comp. Head, pi. x, 1), very fine and rare 1
Syracuse, Hicetas, Drachm, similar type to the preceding, hut fiadd behind head of Persephone, fly ; and on rev. annulet enclosing pellet under horses ; no legend, wt. 66 grs., very fine, exceedingly rare, un¬ punished [PL IV] 1
Silver.
Syracuse, Hicetas, Tridrachm, Head of Persephone to left, with corn-wreath, hair long ; behind, fly ; rev. Nike in quadriga to left; above, star; in exergue, 2YPAK02ION, wt. 197 grs. (Head, pi. x, 3), extremely fine and very rare in this state [PI. IV] 1
*** From the Thomas collection.
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Syracuse, Hicetas, Tridrachm, same type as the preceding coin, but behind head on obv. x., wt. 196 grs., fine and rare 1
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Syracuse, temp. Pyrrhus, b.c. 278-275, Drachm, Head of Perse¬ phone to left, hair long ; behind, bucranium ; rev. Nike in biga ; in exergue, 2YPAK02ION, wt. 67 grs. {Head, pi. x. 9), very fine and very rare [PI. IV] 1
*** The coins of Pyrrhus with his name are described under Epirus (see lots 881-886).
Syracuse, Hieron II, b.c. 275-216, Drachm, Head of Persephone to left, hair long, wearing necklace and earring, hair bound with barley; behind, cornucopia; ; rev. Nike in biga; below A and IE PON 02., wt. 66 grs., very fine and scarce 1
Syracuse, Hieron II, Drachm, similar to last coin, but on rev. biga to right, and below horse, pellet instead of A, wt. 65 grs. {Head, pi. xi, 1), fine and a rare variety 1
Silver.
Syracuse, Hieron II, Oktobol, Head of Pallas to left in crested helmet ; behind, jug with one handle; rev. Pegasos to right ; below, II and IEP0N02-, wt. 87 grs. {Head, pi. xi, 2), fine and very rare 1 *** From the Loscombe collection.
Syracuse, Gelon, 8 Litra Piece, Head of Gelon diademed to left ; rev. Nike in biga, horses walking; above, 2YPAK02IOI BA; before, A. ; in exergue, PEA0N02, wt. 105 grs., very fine and very rare 1
Syracuse, Gelon, 8 Litra Piece, similar to the preceding coin, but on the rev. horses galloping ; above, star and BA2IAE02 ; below, TEAON02; no exergual line, wt. 105 grs. {Head, pi. xi, 4:), fine and very rare 1
*** From the Thomas collection.
Syracuse, Gelon, 4 Litra Piece, Head of Gelon diademed to left ; rev. Eagle; behind, BA; before, K; around, 2YPAK02IOI rEADN02, wt. 52 grs. {Head, pi. xi, 5), well preserved and exceedingly rare 1
Syracuse, Philistis, 16 Litra Piece, Veiled head of the Queen to left; behind, star ; rev. Nike in quadriga to right, horses walking ; above, star and BA2IAI22A2; in exergue, d>IAl2TIA02 ; before, TV, wt. 211 grs. {Head, pi. xi, 8), very fine and scarce 1
Syracuse, Philistis, 16 Litra Piece, similar to the preceding, but behind head of Philistis, thyrsos, and on rev. above quadriga, crescent, wt. 205 grs., very fine and scarce \
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Syracuse, Philistis, 16 Litra Piece, similar to the preceding, but on rev. Quadriga to right, horses galloping ; same symbol on obv. and same letter on rev., wt. 209 grs., very fine 1
Syracuse, Philistis, 16 Litra Piece, same as last coin, but the action of the horses is less vigorous, they appear to be cantering ; same symbol and letter, wt. 198 grs., fine 1
Syracuse, Philistis, 5 Litra Piece, Head of Philistis to left, veiled ; behind, palm-branch ; rev. Nike in biga to right, horses galloping ; before, E ; above, BA2IAI22A2 ; below, 4>IAI2TIA02, vjt. 63 grs. (Head, pi. xi, 6), very fine and extremely rare 1
Syracuse, Philistis, 16 Litra Piece, usual type with horses galloping to right ; above, crescent ; before, KI2 ; below, ear of corn ; usual legend, wt. 201 grs., well preserved-, 5 Litra Piece, as in last lot, but horses walking, somewhat rubbed, rarity as before 2
Syracuse, Hieronymus, b.c. 216-215, Didrachm, Head of king to left, diademed ; behind, K ; rev. BA2IAE02 IEPDNYMOY above and below winged fulmen ; above which, KI, wt. 131 grs. (Head, pi. xu, 11), very fine and very rare [PL IV] 1
Syracuse, Hieronymus, Didrachm, similar to the preceding, but on rev. EA above fulmen, wt. 132 grs., very fine and very rare 1
Syracuse, Democracy, b.c. 215-212, 12 Litra Piece, Helmeted head of Pallas to left ; rev. Artemis huntress to left, hound at her feet ; before in field, 2D ; behind, 2YPAK02IDN, wt. 155 grs. (Head, pi. XIII, 3) ; 8 Litra Piece, obv. Same type ; rev. Winged fulmen ; above, 2YPAK02IDN ; below, YA2, wt. 105 grs. (Head, pi. XIII, 4), both very fine and rare 2
Syracuse. Democracy, 12 Litra and 8 Litra Pieces as in last lot; but the former with A A, the latter with YA-2A in field on rev., wts. 158 and 105 grs. respectively, both very fine 2
Syracuse, Democracy, 12 Litra and 8 Litra Pieces as in lot 501 ; but the former with MI, the latter with 2D in field on rev., wts. 154 and 104 grs. respectively, both fine 2
Syracuse, Drachms (2), Archaic period, Female head; rev. Horseman ; Others (2), with rev. Leukaspis; but with obv. Head to left, or Helmeted head facing ; 3 Litra Piece, Head of Kyane ; rev. Pegasos; Half-Drachm, Female head ; rev. Quadriga ; and 2 Litra Piece, Janiformed head ; rev. Horse, mostly fine and interesting coins 7
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Syracuse, 2£ Litrae, Diobols, Obols, &c., with rev. types, Biga ; Female with inflated veil; Half Pegasos; Sepia; Wheel, &c., mostly fine 16
Bronze.
Syracuse, Head of Pallas ; rev. Two dolphins and star, size 8 ; Butting bull ; rev. Star, size 8 ; Head of Ares ; rev. Pegasos, size 7 ; Head of Zeus Eleutherios ; rev. Horse, size 7 ; others, sizes 4-2 ; rev. types, Incuse square and star ; Wheel with 2YPA and two dolphins ; Dolphin above pecten ; Pegasos ; Horseman ; Butting bull ; Half Pegasos ; Sepia ; Trident, &c., and others, Head of Zeus Eleu¬ therios ; rev. Fulmen, size 6 : Head of Apollo ; rev. Eagle, size 5 ; Head of Persephone ; rev. Nike in biga, size 6, many very fine 19
Syracuse, Head of Pallas ; rev. Two dolphins and star ; Butting bull ; rev. Star ; Head of Ares ; rev. Pegasos ; Zeus Eleutherios ; rev. Horse ; others, sizes 4-2, rev. types, Incuse square and star ; Pegasos ; Butting bull ; Sepia, and Half Pegasos, &c., as in previous lot. Others, Head of Zeus Eleutherios ; rev. Fulmen, size 6 ; Head of Persephone to right or left ; rev. Nike in biga, size 5 ; Head of Apollo ; rev. Eagle, size 6 ; Head of Herakles ; rev. Athene Promachos (2 varieties), size 6 ; Head of Pallas ; rev. Pegasos, size 5 ; Head of Young Herakles ; rev. Lion, size 5, some very fine 19
Syracuse, Head of Pallas ; rev. Two dolphins and star, size 8 ; Head of Zeus Eleutherios ; rev. Horse, size 7 ; Head of Apollo ; rev. Pegasos, size 4 ; Head of Persephone ; rev. Butting bull, size 3 ; Head of Zeus Eleutherios; rev. Fulmen and eagle, size 6; Female head; rev. Nike in biga, size 6 ; Head of Persephone to right or left ; rev. Nike in biga, size 6 ; Head of Herakles ; rev. Athene Promachos, size 5 ; Head of Pallas ; rev. Pegasos, size 4 ; Head of Persephone, rev. Butting bull, size 5 ; Head of young Herakles ; rev. Lion, size 5 ■ and Head of Herakles; rev. Triskelis, size 4, all in the finest condition 13
Syracuse, Eighteen varieties of types, many as in lot 508, but of the smaller sizes, mostly in fine condition 18
Syracuse, Fifteen varieties of types as before, and others of Hieron II, rev. types, Nike in biga, size 9 ; and Horseman, size 7, many fine 17
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Syracuse, Various types, chiefly of the smaller sizes, some fine 38
Gold, Sfc.
Tauromenium, 15 Litrae, Head of Apollo; behind, club; rev. Tripod, TAYPOMENITAN ; on right EY., wt. 17 grs. Silver, 4 Litrae, Head of Apollo laureate to right ; behind, star ; rev. Tripod, &c. as last piece ; monogram on left, API, wt. 50 grs., both very fine and rare 2
Silver.
Tauromenium, 4 Litrae, Head of Apollo ; rev. Tripod as in last lot ; rxyO&-^yy 8 Litrae, Head of Pallas in crested helmet ; rev. Pegasos ; below, star ; TAYPOMENITAN, wt. 84 grs. ; Litra, Bucranium ; rev. Bunch of Grapes, wt. 13 grs., all fine and rare 3
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516 Tauromenium; rev. types, Tripod (various sizes); Pegasos; Bull hut¬
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all fine 14
517 Tauromenium, Twelve varieties of types, similar to the preceding lot;
Tyndaris, Veiled female head ; rev. Dioscuri (2 varieties), size 7 ; Head of Apollo (?) ; rev. TYNAAPITAN, Bunch of grapes, size 3 ; another, Caps of Dioscuri ; rev. TYNAAPITAN in rays of star, mostly fine and some rare 1 6
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518 Lipara, Island of Sicily, Hemilitron, Head of Haphaestos ; rev.
AIHAPAION, Stern of Galley, size 1 3, pierced ; Trias, same obv. ; rev. Mark of value, AHIAPATION, size 8 ; Uncia ; rev. 1 • A, size 5 ; others, Hephaestos seated ; rev. Dolphin, sizes 7-4 (4 varieties) ; Head of young Herakles; rev. Trident, size 5 (2 varieties)-, also Hemilitron, Trias, and Sextans of later issue with Hephaestos seated ; rev. Marks of value and name of Island, all fine and an in¬ teresting series 1 2
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Electrum.
519 Carthage, 2£ Drachms, b.c. 340-242, Head of Persephone to left, y wearing necklet of pendants and corn-wreath ; rev. Horse standing to right, wt. 145 grs. (Hist. Num. p. 739), extremely fine and rare [PI. IV] 1
#** Owing to the difference of opinion as to what coins were actually struck at Carthage or in Sicily, the two series are here catalogued under the above heading.
Carthage, 2£ Drachms, same as the preceding, wt. 154 grs., fine , but the head of Persephone is somewhat injured by a cut 1
Carthage, 2i Drachms, same as lot 519, wt. 115 grs., well preserved, though of the earlier type this piece appears, from its weight, to have been struck after b.c. 242 1
Carthage, 3 Drachms, b.c. 241-218, Head of Persephone to left, wearing necklet of pendants and corn-wreath ; rev. Horse standing to right; above, radiate disk flanked with two uraei, wt. 168 grs.
(B. M. Guide, pi. 59, 33), very fine and rare [PL IV] 1
Carthage, 3 Di’achms, similar to the preceding coin, wt. 165 grs., fine
ancl rare 1
Carthage, 2 Drachms, similar to lot 522, but no disk above the horse, wt. 116 grs. ( B . M. Guide, pi. 59, 2>i),fine and scarce 1
Carthage, 2 Drachms, same as the preceding coin, wt. 112 grs., well preserved and scarce 1
Carthage, Half Drachm, Head of Persephone to left ; rev. Horse to right looking back, wt. 28 grs.-, another, similar, but horse not look¬ ing back, wt. 30 grs.-, and Quarter Drachm (?), Palm tree ; rev. Horse’s head ; before, triangle of pellets, wt. 10 grs., all fine and scarce, especially the last piece 3
Silver.
IIeraclea-Minoa (l), Tetradrachm, Head of Persephone to right with corn-wreath, earring and necklet ; around, dolphins ; rev. Quadriga to left, charioteer crowned by Nike ; in the exergue, Punic legend, wt. 262 grs., fine and rare 1
528 Panormus, Tetradrachm, Female head to right, hair turned up, broad diadem ; around, dolphins ; rev. Similar type to last ; in exergue, Punic legend, Ziz, wt. 269 grs., fine and rare, the reverse is similar in style to the coins of Kimon \
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Panormus, Tetradrachm, Female head to left, wearing broad diadem ; around, three dolphins ; rev. Quadriga to right, charioteer crowned by Nike; in exergue, sea-horse and Punic legend, Ziz, wt. 263 grs. ( B . M. Cat., Sicily, p. 247, 8), extremely fine and rare [PI. IV] 1
Panormus, Tetradrachm, similar to the preceding, but obv. Head of Persephone, with corn-wreath ; around, dolphins ; and on rev. Quad¬ riga to left ; in exergue, Ziz, wt. 263 grs., fine and rare 1
*** From Dr. Nott’s collection.
Panormus, Tetradrachm, similar to the last coin, but the head of Persephone more after the style of Evaenetos, and on the reverse there is a star above the horses’ heads, wt. 257 grs., fine and rare 1
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Panormus (l), Tetradrachm, Head of Persephone to left, with corn- wreath ; around, dolphins; rev. Prancing horse to left, passing palm- tree, wt. 263 grs., very fine and very rare, the obverse type is similar to the work of the artist Evaenetos ; it might be by the artist himself 1
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Panormus (?), Tetradrachm, obv. same as the preceding coin; rev. Horse’s head to left ; behind, pine-tree ; below, Punic legend, Am Maclianat, wt. 261 grs. (comp. Hist. Num. p. 738, no. 395), extremely fine and rare [PI. IV] 1
Panormus (V), Tetradrachm, similar to the preceding coin ; [but the head of Persephone is of quite a different style, it is smaller and in higher relief : and on the rev. below the horse’s head the Punic letter, M., wt. 268 grs., extremely fine and rare 1
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Panormus ('?), Tetradrachm, similar to the preceding; but under horse’s neck Punic legend Am Machanat ; another, with same reverse type and legend ; but on obverse, Head of Herakles in lion’s skin, both <