Goldberg Coins and Collectibles



Sale 14

Coins, Collectibles and Memorabilia Auction


Ancient Coins
 
 
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Lot 4270
Spain, Osca, c. 150-100 BC. AR Denarius (4.3 g). Bearded male head right. Reverse: Horseman galloping right. Villaronga p. 211, 6; Burgos 1501. Finely centered on round flan. Stylish. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125 - 175.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 35.

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$253
Lot 4271
Celtic Central Europe. Hungarian Plains, c. 2nd Century BC. Billon Drachm (2.6 g). Tolna or Kapostal type, derived from Philip II of Macedon's coinage. Stylized head of Zeus right. Reverse: Rider on horse left. Göbl OTA 500; CCCBM I, 98. Well centered, toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $125 - 150.
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Lot 4272
Etruria. Populonia, c. 211-206 BC. AR 20 Asses (8.4 g). Gorgoneion facing; below, XX. Reverse: Blank. SNG ANS 78ff; Sambon 42. With typical die break over face. Old collection toning. Nice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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$322
Lot 4273
Calabria. Tarentum, c. 334-302 BC. AR Nomos (7.9 g). Young warrior right, on horseback, holding shield and spears. Reverse: Taras on dolphin left, holding kantharos and rudder; ethnic behind. Dewing 166 var; SNG ANS 1012ff. Well above average, detailed strike for this issue, with only a little flatness. Fine old toning. Pleasing example. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $175 - 250.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 32.

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$219
Lot 4274
Calabria. Tarentum, c. 281-272 BC. AR Nomos (6.3 g). Young nude rider crowning horse walking right; magistrate's name in field. Reverse: Taras on dolphin left, holding helmet, flanked by two stars in field; ethnic below. Dewing 212; SNG ANS 1109. Struck on broad flan, with minor porosity. Old toning. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $175 - 250.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 33.

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$196
Lot 4275
Calabria. Tarentum, c. 281-272 BC. AR Nomos (6.6 g). Nude warrior on horseback right, being crowned by Nike flying left; at left ΣI, magistrate's name below. Reverse: Taras on dolphin left, holding kantharos and trident; at right, ΓY (retrograde), ethnic below. Vlasto 728f; SNG ANS 1092ff. From old collection: quite well struck up, and deeply toned. With old dealer's ticket (French), the back with somewhat later inked notation of $24. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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Realized
$1,064
Lot 4276
Lucania. Metapontum, c. 465-450 BC. AR Nomos (7.7 g). Upright ear of barley; retrograde ethnic (obscured by die break) along right edge. Reverse: Incuse of barley ear. Noe 250 (same dies); SNG Cop. 1170. Old collection toning. Attractive. Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 30.

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$253
Lot 4277
Lucania. Metapontum, c. 330-300 BC. AR Nomos (7.6 g). Head of Demeter right, hair wreathed in corn. Reverse: Upright barley ear, plow at right; ethnic at left. Johnston C1; SNG Cop. 1227. Handsome old collection toning. Well centered on usual oblong flan, a few trifling scratches on reverse. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 31.

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$161
Lot 4278
Lucania. Metapontum, c. 325-280 BC. AR Nomos (7.7 g). Head of Demeter right, with pendant earring and hair wreathed in grains. Reverse: Ear of barley, plow symbol at right. Johnston C1.13. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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Lot 4279
Bruttium. Croton, c. 530 BC. AR Nomos (7.9 g). Delphic tripod, with ring handles and lion's paw feet; ethnic at left. Reverse: Incuse of tripod. Basel 194; Dewing 493 var. Attractive old toning; light graffito at obverse right. Flan a little ragged, with flan flaw at left, nevertheless archaic design bold, balanced, and elegant. Fine or better.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 29.

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$449
Lot 4280
Sicily. Akragas, c. 500 BC. AR Didrachm (8.5 g). Eagle standing left; ethnic behind. Reverse: Crab as seen from above. Dewing 551; SNG Cop. 24. Artistic toning. Choice Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 23.

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$299
Lot 4281
Sicily. Akragas, c. 470-420 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.9 g). Eagle standing left; ethnic in field around. Reverse: Crab as seen from above. BMC 38ff.; Dewing 555. Some areas of surface laminations on obverse, plus contact marks on reverse. Good centering, along with artistic toning. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 375.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 22.

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$518
Lot 4282
Sicily. Catana, c. 450-425 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.0 g). Charioteer in walking quadriga right. Reverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, ethnic around. SNG ANS 1244 var. Cleaned, with smoothing to the fields. Attractively retoned. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $375 - 475.
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$518
Lot 4283
Sicily. Syracuse, c. 480-475 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.2 g). Bearded charioteer in slow quadriga right; Nike, above right, crowns horses. Reverse: Head of Arethusa right, wearing beaded headband, surrounded by four dolphins; ethnic at right. Boehringer 148; Randazzo 311 (same dies); Dewing 709. Obverse nicely centered and unusually well struck up. Reverse a little off center, but a choice, sharp strike, with residual luster. Arethusa in pleasing archaic style. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $650 - 950.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 24.

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$1,208
Lot 4284
Sicily. Syracuse, c. 480-475 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.3 g). Charioteer leans forward in slow quadriga right; Nike, above right, crowns horses. Reverse: Head of Arethusa right, wearing beaded headband, surrounded by four dolphins; ethnic at right. Boehringer 247; Randazzo 417 (this coin); Dewing 743 (same dies). Obverse nicely centered and quite well struck. Reverse sharp, with several fine die breaks, and some surface roughness at right. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $550 - 750.
Ex Randazzo Hoard; ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 25.

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Realized
$805
Lot 4285
Sicily. Syracuse, c. 480-475 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.1 g). Charioteer in slow quadriga right, Nike flying right,crowning horses. Reverse: Head of Arethusa right, wearing both pearl diadem and ribbon in her hair, four dolphins around, swimming clockwise. Boeh. 203. Finely centered on full flan. Usual worn obverse die; reverse very sharp, with especially charming late archaic portrait. Toned. Very Fine / about Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
The reverse here an unusual variation in that the nymph wears a ribbon in addition to the typical pearls. There are a few dies with this design variation, most of which seemed to be grouped around Boehringer 104-121, These perhaps the work of one or two engravers.

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$2,128
Lot 4286
Sicily. Syracuse, Agathokles, 317-289 BC. Electrum 50 Litrai (3.6 g). Laureate head of Apollo lef, star behind. Reverse: Tripod with lid and handle, Π between legs; ethnic around. Jenkins O 30 - R 47 (this coin); SNG Lockett 994 (this coin). Finely centered on slightly tight flan. In choice late Classical style, the Apollo delicate yet masculine. With lightly iridescent brownish toning. A nice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,250.
Ex. Leu 81, "Greek Coins, An Outstanding Collection," lot 116; Bank Leu 50, 4-25-90, lot 71; Monnaies et Medailles 37, 12-5-68, lot 140; and from the collection of R.C. Lockett, I, Glendining & Co., 10-25-55, lot 898.

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$2,473
Lot 4287
Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.3 g), struck c. 317-310 BC. Head of Arethusa left, hair wreathed in grain, surrounded by four dolphins. Reverse: Charioteer in fast quadriga left, triskeles above; ethnic and monogram in exergue. Basel 510 var; Dewing 943. Clean, sharp strike, with a little residual luster. Faintly toned. Very attractive overall. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,250-UP.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 26.

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$2,070
Lot 4288
Sicily. Syracuse. The Syracusan Democracy, 214-212 BC. AR 12 Litrai (10.2 g). Head of Athrena left, wearing Corinthian helmet and aegis; AΓ monogram behind. Reverse: Artemis in short chiton and boots left, firing bow; at feet, dog running left; ΣΩ in left field, ethnic at right. Pozzi 663. Very slight double striking, most obvious at the hound, but both dies among the prettiest of styles for this series. Faintly toned and lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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$863
Lot 4289
Macedonian Kingdom. Phillip II, 359-336 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.3 g), Pella mint, struck c. 323-315 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right. Reverse: Nude youth, holding palm, on horse right, snake and Boeotian shield below. Le Rider pl. 22, 531 b,d (same dies). Boldly struck and stylish. Light iridescent toning, and lustrous. Extremely Fine, the reverse Superb.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 58.

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$1,265
Lot 4290
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold Stater, Pella mint, struck c. 280-270 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet with serpent ornament. Reverse: Nike stands left, holding wreath and ship's mast, monograms below left and in wreath, crescent at far left. Price 610. Reverse faintly double struck, but Athena a fine, robust Hellenistic portrait. Some residual luster. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 59.

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$1,840
Lot 4291
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.2 g), "Amphipolis mint," c. 336-323 BC. Head of youthful Herakles right, wearing lion's skin. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter, Paladium at below left. Price 109. Sharp strike. Stylish for series, with attractive iridescent toning. Very Fine, the obverse better.
Estimated Value $275 - 375.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 61.

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$299
Lot 4292
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.0 g), "Babylon" mint, struck c. 325-323 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdess. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter, in left field, M, monogram under throne. Price 3673; Müller 672. Obverse die a little worn, but Herakles stylish; Zeus, on the reverse, quite fine. Faintly toned. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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$322
Lot 4293
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.0 g), Sidon, c. 320-318 BC. Head of youthful Herakles right, wearing lion's skin. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter; O at left, ΣI beneath throne. Price --, but cf. a tetradrachm of Philip III, P175. Sharply struck in bold relief. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 550.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 60.

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$380
Lot 4294
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Good dealer lot. AR Drachm (4.3 g), Sardes mint, c. 334-323 BC. Head of youthful Herakles right, wearing lion's skin. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter; monogram below, club at right. Price 2550. Interesting "Eastern" style. Lightly toned. Also, an AE 18 mm. of Cassander, 316-297 BC. Head of Herakles right, with lion's skin / Nude youth, holding palm, on walking horse right; monograms below. SNG Cop. 1146. With glossy green-black patina. Lot of 2 coins. Extremely Fine for Drachm; AE Very Fine plus / Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin nos. 62, 66.

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$109
Lot 4295
Macedonian Kingdom. Demetrios I Poliorketes, 294-288 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.0 g), Amphipolis mint, struck c. 289-288 BC. Diademed head of Demetrios right, with bull's horn of Poseidon. Reverse: Poseidon stands left, foot on rock, holding trident; regnal inscription, monogram at left. Newell 124. Bold strike. Pleasing light, slightly iridescent toning. Very Fine plus.
Estimated Value $500 - 650.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 67.

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$863
Lot 4296
Paeonian Kingdom. Lykkeios, 356-335 BC. AR Tetradrachm 12.7 g). Scarce with reverse flower symbol. Laureate head of Zeus right. Reverse: Herakles, left, strangling the Nemean lion, bow and quiver behind; flower-like monogram(?) at left, king's name above and around. SNG ANS 1019 var.; Gaebler 8 (appears to be same dies); Sotheby's "Paeonian Hoard" 63 (all from the same obverse die). Untoned. Sharply and fully struck, the reverse with better centering than typical. The devices in high relief and attractive. Choice Extremely Fine, as struck.
Estimated Value $450 - 600.
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$805
Lot 4297
Paeonian Kingdom. Patraos, 335-315 BC. AR Tetradrachm (13.1 g). Laureate head of youthful Apollo right. Reverse: Armed horseman riding down Macedonian warrior, monogram at upper left, king's name in exergue. Dewing 1230 var; BMC p. 2, 6; Sotheby's "Paeonian Hoard," 344. Edge die break on reverse, from 4 o' clock to 6 o' clock, along with small knock in right field. Light russet to steel gray toning. The sharply struck reverse of decidedly superior style for this series. An artistic example of type. Extremely Fine, the reverse choice.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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Lot 4298
Kings of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 BC. Splendid! Gold Stater (8.6g), Parium mint(?), c. 294 - 281 BC. Head of deified Alexander the Great right, with diadem and horn of Ammon at ear. Reverse: Athena enthroned left, arm on shield and holding Nike; monogram beneath hand. Cf. SNG Cop. 1083 for monogram. Choice centering on a broad round flan. Boldly and fully struck, the portrait in a fine, later and very realistic style. Lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,750.
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Realized
$2,185
Lot 4299
Kings of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 BC. One of the finest overall examples we've ever handled! AR Tetradrachm (17.1g), Lampsakos, struck 297/6 - 282/1 BC. Head of deified Alexander the Great right, with diadem and horn of Ammon at ear. Reverse: Athena enthroned left, arm on shield and holding Nike; torch at left. Thompson 43. Choice centering on a broad round flan. Boldly and fully struck in a fine restrained, elegant yet realistic style. Light, slightly iridescent toning. Good Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,750-UP.
Ex. Leu 81, "Greek Coins, An Outstanding Collection," lot 116; Bank Leu 38,5-13-86, lot 54.

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$3,565
Lot 4300
Kings of Thrace. Lysimachus, 323-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.8 g), struck c. 297-282 BC. Diademed head of Alexander the Great right, wearing horn of Zeus-Ammon. Reverse: Athena seated left, holding forth Nike, arm resting on shield; mongrams at left and below, club at left, bowcase below. SNG Cop. 1123 var. Struck in bold relief, lightly toned. Attractive. Near Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 750.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 68.

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$633
Lot 4301
Thrace. Island of Thasos, after 146 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.8 g). Head of youthful Dionysus right, hair wreathed in ivy. Reverse: Herakles stands left, holding club and lionskin; inscription and ethnic around, monogram at left. Dewing 1344; SNG Cop. 1040 var. Bold, sharp strike on choice metal, with artistic toning. A very appealing example. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 70.

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$207
Lot 4302
Thessalian League, 196-146 BC. AR Double Victoriatus (6.4 g). Laureate head of Zeus right. Reverse: Athena Itonia right, brandishing arms; ethnic at sides, magistrate's names above and below. Nicely centered and sharp. Toned. Very Fine, reverse better.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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$127
Lot 4303
Akarnania. Anaktorion, c. 345-300 BC. AR Stater (8.7 g). Pegasus flying left, "A" monogram below. Reverse: Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, kitharos. Pegasi II, p. 482, no. 3. Crisply and boldly struck. Toned, with residual luster. Pleasing. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $175 - 275.
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$322
Lot 4304
  Akarnania. Corithian Colonies, c. 360-300 BC. Lot of Two AR Staters. Good dealer lot. Each with: Flying Pegasus in profile / Helmeted head of Athena. Anactorium: Pegasus and Athena left, ΔI and shield at right; SNG Cop. 312. Leucas: Pegasus and Athena right, Λ and cadeucus at left; BMC 57. First lightly toned, second with deep old collection toning. Lot of 2 coins. Coins average Very Fine.
Estimated Value $225 - 325.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin nos. 17, 18.

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$265
Lot 4305
Akarnania. Leukas c. 405-345 BC. AR Stater (8.6 g). Pegasus flying right. Reverse: Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, Λ and caduceus. Pegasi II, p. 418, no. 88. Crisply and boldly struck. Lightly toned, with considerable luster on obverse. Interesting for the diebreaks seen on both sides. Extremely Fine, virtually as struck.
Estimated Value $125 - 175.
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$288
Lot 4306
Akarnania. Thyrrheion, c. 350-295 BC. AR Stater (8.6 g). Pegasus flying left, Θ below. Reverse: Helmeted head of Athena left, Θ before, Y behind, pendant earring to right. SNG Cop. 409. Somewhat irregular dark toning, but sharp, full strike and handsome style. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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$127
Lot 4307
Boeotia. Thebes, c. 426-395 BC. AR Stater (11.8 g). Rare. Boeotian shield. Reverse: Head of bearded Dionysus right, wearing wreath of ivy, ethnic around, all in incuse square. BMC 58ff.; Dewing 1504 var. Reverse metal faintly granualar. Old collection toning. Fine plus.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 19.

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$414
Lot 4308
Boeotia. Thebes, c. 379-338 BC. AR Stater (11.8 g). Boeotian shield. Reverse: Decorated amphora, ΔI OK across field. BMC p. 82, 132; SNG Cop. 328. Toned. On the reverse, some surface roughness and faint smoothing to the fields. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 175.
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$230
Lot 4309
Boeotia. Thebes, c. 378-338 BC. AR Stater (11.7). Boeotian shield facing. Reverse: Decorated amphora, vine wereath above; ΨA - PO flanking. SNG Cop. 353; BMC 117 var. Bold strike on tight flan, metal lightly porous throughout. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $125 - 200.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 19.

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$207
Lot 4310
Attica. Athens, after 449 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.0 g). Choice example. Head of Athena in crested helmet right. Reverse: Owl right, sprig of olive behind; ethnic at right. Starr no. 7; SNG Cop. 31ff. Bold, full strike, well centered on spacious flan, and showing about two-thirds of crest. Lightly toned, with much residual luster. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 11.

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$1,323
Lot 4311
Attica. Athens, after 449 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.1 g). Head of Athena right, wearing crested helmet. Reverse: Owl standing right, olive sprig at left. SNG Cop. 32. Cleaned, and now toning to pale golds and pinks. Athena's face in rather delicate archaic stlye. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
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$834
Lot 4312
Attica. Athens, after 449 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.2 g). Proper cleaning would improve immensely. Helmeted head of Athena right. Reverse: Owl right, olive sprig behind. SNG Cop. 31. Old toning. Some black deposits. Very Fine, reverse better.
Estimated Value $200 - 275.
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$207
Lot 4313
Attica. Athens, c. 134/133 BC. AR New Style Tetradrachm (16.8 g). Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested helmet. Reverse: Owl standing right on overturned amphora, anchor and star at left, magistrate's names in field. Cf. Thompson 368. Obverse slightly double struck, otherwise coin pleasant, with faint russet toning. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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$495
Lot 4314
Attica. Athens, c. 126/125 BC. AR New Style Tetradrachm (16.8 g). Head of Athena wearing triple-crested helmet right; helmet with Pegasus and horse protome ornament. Reverse: Owl stands facing on overturned amphora, ethnic and magistrate's names in field, eagle on fulmen at left, all within olive wreath. Thompson 446j and 448a. The reverse especially bold and detailed, with less common symbol. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 12.

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$276
Lot 4315
Aegina. Island of Aegina, c. 510-485 BC. AR Drachm (5.6 g). Top view of smooth-shelled sea turtle, with heavy collar and row of dots on spine. Reverse: Incuse square with skew pattern, divided into five sections. Dewing 1622. Sharp strike, on good metal, although with usual slight granularity. Old collection toning. Fine plus.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 4.

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$207
Lot 4316
Aegina. Island of Aegina, c. 404-340 BC. AR Stater (12.04 g). Top view of land tortise. Reverse: Incuse square with skew pattern, dolphin and ethnic within three sections. Cf. BMC 187-189. Sharp, full strike, on spacious flan, but tip of head slightly off. Lightly toned, with some residual luster. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 5.

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$690
Lot 4317
Corinthia. Corinth. c. 345-307 BC. AR Stater (8.6 g). Pegasus flying left. Reverse: Head of Athena wearing Corinthian helmet right; behind, boundary herm, ΛN monogram. Ravel 1068. Pegasus a little double struck, while Athena is pefectly centered and choice. Lightly toned and very lustrous. Somewhat less common symbol. Near Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $275 - 375.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 16.

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$311
Lot 4318
Corinthia. Corinth, 345-307 BC. AR Stater (8.2 g). Pegasus flying left, Q below. Reverse: Helmeted head of Athena left, chimaera behind. Ravel 1010. Toned. Handsome late Classical style; faint die break on reverse. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$242
Lot 4319
Mysia, Pergamon. 190-133 BC. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (12.5g). Cista mystica containing serpent; all within ivy-wreath. Reverse: Bow in case between two coiled serpents. S-3944. Obverse a little softly struck; attractively toned. Near Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 225.
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$138



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