Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 62

The Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Greek Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3017		Celtic Coinage, Gaul, Second Century BC. Gold Stater (7.86 g). Laureate head right of Apollo. Reverse: Charioteer driving quadriga right. Cf. D & T series 815, class II; Sheers 140. Well-disguised scrape on laureate crown, minimally extending to cheek. Very rare. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 3018		Britain. Celtic Coinage, Corieltauvi. South Ferriby type, c. 45-10 BC. Gold Stater (5.56 g). Abstract or Celticized head right of Apollo (mainly the wreath). Reverse: Disjointed horse left; below horse, eight-pointed star. Van Arsdell 811-5 [as Scarce]. Extremely Fine. Minted from very fresh dies, this type is usually seen less defined and struck in low relief. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 3019		Britain. Celtic Coinage, Corieltauvi. South Ferriby type, c. 45-10 BC. Gold Stater (5.86 g). Abstract head right of Apollo. Reverse: Disjointed horse left; below horse, crescent within ring of pellets. Cf. Van Arsdell 811 [as Scarce]. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 3020		Britain. Celtic Coinage, Dobunni. Antedrig, c. 10 BC-AD 10. Gold Stater (5.41 g). Emblem of tribe (tree?). Reverse: Celticized horse right; below, six-spoked wheel, name above (off flan). Van Arsdell 1066-3 [as VR]. Extremely Fine. The selected minor adjunct symbols (pellets, crescents) and their placement help identify this issue. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 3021		Britain. Celtic Coinage, The Corieltauvi, c. 55-45 BC. Gold Stater (5.91 g) of the reduced weight type. Abstract head right of Apollo. Reverse: Disjointed horse left with sunflower below horse. Van Arsdell 805-9 [as ER]. About Extremely Fine. Note the greater preeminence of the obverse rectilinear form and the "V"s within the two crescent eyes. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 3022		Britain. Celtic Coinage, Iceni. Early Freckenham type, c. 45-40 BC. Gold Stater (5.46 g). Opposed crescents with triple pellets above and below. Reverse: Celticized horse right; above and to left, ring of pellets. Van Arsdell 620-7 [as ER]. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. For the last two decades, the "headquarters" for Celtic finds has been at Norfolk. The Frekenham type was minted locally around Norfolk, earlier than the inscribed issues. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 3023		Britain. Celtic Coinage, Iceni. Late Freckenham type, c. 40 BC. Gold Quarter Stater (1.07 g). Highly decorated wreath motif. Reverse: Celticized horse right with ring and pellet design below horse. Van Arsdell 628-1 [as ER]. Sharply struck and well centered. Extremely Fine. R.D. Van Arsdell finished his masterly tome Celtic Coinage of Britain in 1989. Over 600 pages, it is the best reference covering this diverse coinage. The rarity guide must be taken in a relative manner, as many new finds have added to the numbers extant, as well as to the avid interest in this fascinating series. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 3024		Britain. Celtic Coinage, Trinovantes. Whaddon Chase type, c. 55-45 BC. Gold Stater (5.66 g). Abstract head right of Apollo. Reverse: Romanized horse right. Cf. Van Arsdell 1476-3 [as C]. Choice Very Fine. Some of the symbols on this particular unpublished(?) variant include squiggles that resemble snakes, barrettes, numbers, a tree and even a triskelion. Great imagination is displayed on Celtic coinage! Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 3025		Britain. Celtic Coinage, Trinovantes. Cunobeline, c. AD 10-20. Gold Stater (5.32 g) minted at Camulodunum (today's Colchester). Ear of grain. Reverse: Celticized horse right; above, branch. Van Arsdell 1931. Fine. Sometimes, standard numismatic references disagree on terminology, dating and other parameters; which does a cataloguer choose? Here, "gold" is stated in a general manner, as the purity of gold in the Celtic series ranges from about 72% purity (.720 fineness) for imported Gallic staters to later British tribal coinage averaging less than 40% gold. For Celtic coinage, then, we use "gold" to indicate a plethora of gold alloys, whether they be yellow or red in color from their additives. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 3026		Britain. Celtic Coinage, Trinovantes. Cunobeline, c. AD 10-20. Gold Quarter Stater (1.34 g) minted at Camulodunum. Ear of grain. Reverse: Celticized horse right; above, branch. Van Arsdell 1927-1 [as ER]. Choice Very Fine. If the name Cunobeline (Cymbeline) seems familiar to the reader, it is most likely due to Shakespeare, who speaks of this stereotypical Celtic British "King" of the Trinovantes tribe in his tragedy/romance play "Cymbeline." Estimated Value $400 - 600. Deascensioned from the Museum of World Treasures, Wichita, Kansas. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 3027		Celtic Coinage, Danube Area, Second - First Centuries BC. AR Tetradrachm (12.49 g), variant of the Kroisbach type. Celticized male head left. Reverse: Crested horseman trotting left on ornate exergual line. Seemingly unpublished, and an unsurpassed numismatic example of Danubian Celtic art. Struck with great care in centering, detail and boldness. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 3028		Two VF Gold Staters of Celtic Britain. Trinovantes, Whaddon Chase type (Van Arsdell 1476) and Trinovantes, Cunobeline (Van Arsdell 2010). Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 3029		Two VF Celtic Gold Coins minted in Ancient Britain. A Stater of the Cunobeline biga type (Van Arsdell 1910-1) and a Quarter Stater of the Atrebates struck under Eppillus (Van Arsdell 407-1). Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $1,725
Lot 3030		Two Coins of Celtic Britain. One is an electrum stater (VF-EF), the other is a quarter stater (About EF). Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details	Realized $633
Lot 3031		Three Coins of Celtic Britain. Two silver units struck by Queen Boudicca are joined with a gold quarter stater. Condition is VF. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $690
Lot 3032		Two Fractional Coins. Celtic Britain (AR Unit of the Verica, edge chipped) and a gold tremissis of the Byzantine emperor Heraclius (VF). Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $219
Lot 3033		Sicily, Akragas, c. 483-472 BC. AR Didrachm (8.62 g). Eagle standing left. Reverse: Crab. SNG ANS 950-953; Dewing 552-3 var. Unusually concise dies. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3034		Sicily, Syracuse, c. 485-465 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.36 g). Quadriga driven at steady pace right by charioteer; above, Nike flying right crowning horses. Reverse: Pearl-diademed head right of Arethusa, wearing beaded necklace; hair gathered in short tail; all surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise. Boehringer 172 (these dies); SNG ANS 53. Excellent strike from a fresh obverse die. Overall, an attractive, Choice VF example. NGC graded VF; Strike 4/5; Surface 4/5. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 3035		Sicily, Syracuse, c. 485-465 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.22 g). Quadriga driven at steady pace right by charioteer; above, Nike flying right crowning horses. Reverse: Pearl-diademed head right of Arethusa, wearing beaded necklace; hair gathered in short tail; all surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise. Boehringer 165 (these dies); SNG ANS 49 (this obverse die, but earlier die state). NGC graded VF; Strike 5/5; Surface 3/5. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3036		Sicily, Syracuse, c. 460-440 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.64 g). Quadriga driven at steady pace right by charioteer; above, Nike flying right crowning horses; in exergue, ketos (sea-monster) right. Reverse: Pearl-diademed head right of Arethusa wearing koppa-shaped earring with pendant and beaded necklace; all surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise. Boehringer 477; Dewing 790. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3037		Sicily, Syracuse, c. 410 BC or somewhat later. AR Tetradrachm (17.15 g). Galloping quadriga right driven by charioteer; above, Nike flying left; in exergue, wheel. Reverse: Head left of Arethusa, hair bound with sphendone; around, dolphins swimming. Cf. Tudeer 37. Die-break on obverse. Fine / Very Fine. During the transitional art period, the diverse depictions of Arethusa took precedence over the normally staid quadrigas. The mint utilized the obverse dies past their prime, and flans usually display numerous cracks or irregularities. These dies, though unsigned, are likely the work of the master celators Euainetos (obverse) and Eukleidas (reverse). Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 3038		Sicily, Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. Electrum 25 Litrai (3.72 g). Laureate head left of Apollo; behind, bucranium. Reverse: Tripod-lebes. Jenkins (Essays Robinson) Group B, plate 14 (cf. 011, but not these dies); Dewing 941. A few light scattered marks, struck in high relief for issue. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 3039		Sicily, Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. Electrum 25 Litrai (3.56 g). Laureate head left of Apollo; behind, amphora. Reverse: Tripod-lebes. Cf. Jenkins (Essays Robinson) Group B, plate 14 (these dies not shown). Circular mark on obverse cheek; still very pleasing. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 3040		Sicily, Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. Electrum 25 Litrai (3.51 g) minted c. 310-289 BC. Laureate head left of Apollo; behind, lamp. Reverse: Tripod-lebes. Jenkins (Essays Robinson) Group B, plate 14, O12/R16; Dewing 942. Flaw on cheek. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3041		Sicily, Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.97 g). Wreathed head right of Persephone-kore. Reverse: Nike standing facing before trophy; in lower left field, triskelion. SNG ANS 672-679; Dewing 948-949. NGC graded XF; Strike 4/5; Surface 5/5. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3042		Sicily, Siculo-Punic Coinage, c. 335 BC. Gold Stater (9.39 g). Bust left of Tanit (Persephone) wreathed with grain, wearing necklace and triple-drop earring. Reverse: Horse standing right on exergual line; in lower right field, three pellets. Cf. Jenkins & Lewis group III f (these dies not shown); Müller 45. Flan flaw in left obverse field. Choice Very Fine with a particularly attractive reverse. Early Siculo-Punic staters of fine gold are at least a dozen times rarer than the later electrum issues. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 3043		Two Coins of Syracuse in Sicily. An electrum 12½ litrai (Apollo/kithara, Nearly VF) and a silver tetradrachm minted under Agathokles (Fair/Very Good). Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $275 - 375. View details	Realized $748
Lot 3044		Macedon, Akanthos, c. 465-424 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.11 g). Lion right attacking bull left; above, delta and iota; in exergue, vine leaves. Reverse: Ethnic (city-name) in incuse square; inside, granulated quadripartite square. Grose 3120; cf. Dewing 998. Slightly porous. Choice Very Fine. The earlier issues of Akanthos (as this offering) were struck on the Attic standard; the later ones were minted on the lighter, Phoenician standard. In general, the earlier the coin, the closer it stayed to its minting city. As coins began to be universally accepted and trade routes expanded, hoards like the "Asyut" hoard begin to contain coins from diverse lands. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3045		Macedon. Olynthos, Chalkidian League, c. 420-355 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.43 g). Laureate head right of Apollo. Reverse: Kithara with seven strings. SNG ANS 470; Dewing 1071. High relief obverse. NGC graded Ch VF; Strike 4/5; Surface 3/5. An early emission of this beautiful coin type. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 3046		Kingdom of Macedon. Philip II, 359-336 BC. Gold Stater (8.58 g) minted at Pella, c. 340-328 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo. Reverse: Charioteer driving biga right; in lower right field, trident. Le Rider Pella II (plates 60-64); SNG ANS 145. Lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine. An outstanding example of this historically important and beautifully composed type, minted by the father of Alexander the Great. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,025
Lot 3047		Kingdom of Macedon. Philip II, 359-336 BC. Gold Stater (8.58 g) minted at Amphipolis, c. 340-328 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo. Reverse: Charioteer driving biga right; in lower right field, caduceus. Le Rider Amphipolis II, 56 (these dies). Luster remaining in devices; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 3048		Kingdom of Macedon. Philip II, 359-336 BC. Gold Stater (8.60 g) minted at Pella, c. 340-328 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo. Reverse: Charioteer driving biga right; under horses, kantharos. Le Rider Pella II (cf. plates 57-60). A little luster remaining in devices. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,243
Lot 3049		Kingdom of Macedon. Philip II, 359-336 BC. Gold Stater (8.59 g) minted posthumously at Amphipolis, c. 336-328 or somewhat later. Laureate head right of Apollo. Reverse: Charioteer driving biga right; in lower field, ear of grain. Cf. Le Rider plate 74, 19 and plate 90 (Lergoutsch hoard) for obverse. *NGC graded Ch AU; Strike 5/5; Surface 4/5; Fine Style**. The surfaces and metal are glorious to our eyes. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,325
Lot 3050		Kingdom of Macedon. Philip II, 359-336 BC. Gold Stater (8.61 g) minted posthumously at Pella, c. 323-315 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo. Reverse: Charioteer driving biga right; in lower right field, trident. Le Rider 498. Underlying luster. Superb Extremely Fine and of beautifully engraved style. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,213
Lot 3051		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold Distater (17.20 g) minted in Macedon, likely at Amphipolis, c. 330-320 BC. Head right of Athena wearing triple-crested helmet, decorated with snake. Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, thunderbolt. Price 163 (these dies); Müller 1. Superb Extremely Fine. It is noted that Mr. Niggeler tried to bequeath his beloved coin collection to many members of his family; none wanted it or cared! Now, his coins, selected for their artistry, can be appreciated by many collectors through major auctions such as the present one. Estimated Value $25,000-UP. Ex Niggeler I, lot 233; ex Ars Classica XVI, lot 1022. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $28,750
Lot 3052		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold Distater (17.12 g) minted in Macedon, likely at Aegeae, lifetime issue of c. 336-323 BC. Head right of Athena wearing triple-crested helmet, decorated with snake. Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, thunderbolt; under her right wing, monogram. Price 191; Müller 5; SNG Cop 623; Dewing 1134. A few light, insignificant nicks at bottom of reverse. Luster remaining in devices. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. The Dewing example also has a wide rim on the reverse. A handsome example of this rare and impressive denomination! Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000. Ex Moreira Sale II (Dec. 88), lot 1818A. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,200
Lot 3053		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold Stater (8.43 g) minted possibly at Magnesia ad Maeandrum, c. 305-297 BC, or perhaps later. Head right of Athena wearing triple-crested helmet, decorated with snake. Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; monogram and letters in fields. Price 1997; Müller 788. A few hairlines in fields. Superb Extremely Fine. A provocative coin with the obverse portrait closer to Antigonos and others. A Thracian issue is also possible. The final reverse inscription letter seems missing, but may just be off the flan. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,175
Lot 3054		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold Stater (8.59 g) minted at Miletos, c. 325-323 BC. Head right of Athena wearing triple-crested helmet, decorated with snake. Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, monogram. Price 2077; M. 8. Lustrous. NGC graded Ch AU; Strike 5/5; Surface 4/5. A lovely lifetime issue with an artistic reverse as well. Note the slight declination of Nike's head. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370
Lot 3055		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold Stater (8.49 g) probably minted in the East. Head right of Athena wearing triple-crested helmet, decorated with snake. Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in lower left field, "B". Price --. About Extremely Fine. An eastern style is noted on the reverse, while the obverse is closer to western issues. Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,000. Ex Dr. Pipito sale, lot 273. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 3056		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold Stater (8.55 g) minted at Sidon, 324-323 BC. Head right of Athena wearing triple-crested helmet, decorated with snake. Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, palm branch (off flan), Aramaic letter (designating year 10 = 324-323 BC); Sidon mint letters at bottom. Price 3490a (these dies, plate XII); M. 1410; Newell (Sidon) 31. Marks on edge (probably mounted, imparting an artificial look). Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 3057		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold Stater (8.53 g) attributed to Abydos, c. 323-317 BC. Head right of Athena wearing triple-crested helmet, decorated with snake. Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, monogram, pentagram and pecten shell. Price 1525; M. 384. NGC graded AU; Strike 5/5; Surface 2/5; scratches (confined to obverse upper field); scuffs (actually rim bump and shaved). Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 3058		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold Stater (8.58 g) attributed to Abydos, c. 323-317 BC. Head right of Athena wearing triple-crested helmet, decorated with snake. Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in left field, monogram, pentagram and cornucopiae. Price 1524; M. 381. Several marks on edge probably from having been mounted. Scratching at bottom of reverse. Lovely obverse. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 3059		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.00 g) minted posthumously at Kallatis, before c. 240 BC. Head right of Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter; in field, monogram and letters; in exergue, ear of grain. Price 935 (corr.). Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 3060		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.81 g) minted posthumously at Odessos, before c. 240 BC. Head right of Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, letters; under throne, monogram. Price 1170. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $546
Lot 3061		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.29 g) minted in the Black Sea area, likely Mesembria, c. 175-125 BC. Head right of Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, helmet, letters; monogram under throne. Price 1062; M. 466. Boldly struck; graffiti in reverse field. Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3062		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold Stater (8.49 g) minted at Abydos under Philip III, c. 318/7 BC. Head right of Athena wearing triple-crested helmet decorated with snake. Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; to left, monogram, star and cornucopiae. Price 1524v; M. 381v. Struck in high relief; lustrous and Superb Extremely Fine. The triple cresting on the side of Athena's helmet is very separate and distinct from the main top crest on this obverse die. It could be a mint signature from Abydos, using her symbol, the griffin. When held a certain way, the extra decoration looks very much like the head right of a griffin with mouth open. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 3063		Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 BC. Gold Stater (8.47 g) possibly minted at Lysimachia, c. 297-281 BC. Diademed head right of the deified Alexander the Great wearing the horn of Ammon above ear. Reverse: Athena Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike in her extended right hand, resting left elbow on shield with aegis. Cf. Thompson 8, 10 for adjunct marks. A couple light marks on edge. Outstanding style; Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,825
Lot 3064		Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 BC. Gold Stater (8.45 g) minted at Byzantion in Thrace, c. 220-205 BC. Diademed head right of the deified Alexander the Great wearing the horn of Ammon above ear. Reverse: Athena Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike in her extended right hand, resting left elbow on shield with aegis; in left field, mintmark. Seyrig (Essays Robinson) plate 23, 4. Two small marks on edge at 5 o'clock. Lustrous; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 3065		Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.13 g) minted at Lampsakos, c. 297-281 BC. Diademed head right of the deified Alexander the Great wearing the horn of Ammon above ear. Reverse: Athena Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike in her extended right hand, resting left elbow on shield with aegis; in left field, monogram and crescent. Thompson (Essays Robinson) 61 (plate 17, 61, this obverse die). Strong portrait. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. The Durant Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 3066		Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.07 g) minted posthumously at Kios, c. 270-240 BC. Diademed head right of the deified Alexander the Great wearing the horn of Ammon above ear. Reverse: Athena Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike in her extended right hand, resting left elbow on shield with aegis; in left field, club and monogram; in exergue, ear of grain. Cf. Thompson (Essays Robinson) 180; Müller 409. Traces of luster; Extremely Fine. Before this hoard was discovered, the Lysimachean coinage was thought to be more limited from Kios in Bithynia. The celator who engraved the reverse die accomplished an unusually well-detailed composition; the angle of Athena's head and the finesse of her facial features are outstanding. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460

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