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| 7099. SELEUCIDARUM IMPERIUM, Sive Historia Regum Syriae ad Fidem Numismatum accomodata, Foy-Vaillant, J(ean). Paris: Louis Billaine, 1681. First edition. With an engraved title-vignette, 26 engraved portaits and 114 engravings of Seleucid coins. 4to (7.5 x 9.75"), contemporary calf, rebacked preserving the original lettering label, corners restored. A very good copy in excellent condition internally. A history of the Seleucid Dynasty with portraits of each king and illustrations of his coinage. Illustrations from coins in the author's collection, from the Harleian Collection, and from the French Treasury. Foy-Vaillant (1632-1706), a numismatist, was sent to the Levant by Colbert sometime after 1670 and collected coins from Greece, Italy, Persia, and Egypt. Though reprinted in 1732, both editions are scarce, only three copies (two of the first edition) appearing at auction since 1975. $1750 estimate. | |
| 6471. HISPANIA, TARRACONENSIS, SEGOBRIGA. AR Denar. Hd. r./Horseman w wreath r. EF. Old cabinet toning. $650 estimate. |  |
| 6472. HISPANIA, TARRACONENSIS, EMPORIA. AR Denar. Hd. r./Pegasos r. EF. Old cabinet toning. Very rare. $950 estimate. |  |
| 6473. APULIA, BARIUM, c. 220 BC. AE Uncia, Sear 576. Hd. Zeus r., single star behind/Eros on prow of galley r. aiming bow. EF. Very rare coin and very rare city. $1450 estimate. |  |
| 6474. BRUTTIUM, THE BRETTII. AE18. Hd. Demeter l./Zeus in quadriga l. EF. Choice sharp example with fine forest green patina. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 6475. BRUTTIUM, PETELIA, 280-216 BC. AE22, Sear 678. Veiled hd. Demeter r., wreathed with barley/PETHLINWN, naked Zeus facing, striding to l., hurling thunderbolt and holding scepter, star in field to l. VF. Rare. Excellent example. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 6476. BRUTTIUM, KAULONIA, 480-388BC. AR Stater, Hd.79. Apollo adv. r./Stag stg. r., ivy leaf abv. VF. Scarce. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 6477. BRUTTIUM, NUCERIA, 350-270 BC. AE21, Sear 675. Laur. hd. Apollo r./Horse stg. l., pentagram between legs. EF. Choice example. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 6478. LUCANIA, HERAKLEA, 281-268BC. AR Didrachm, Hd.60. Head Athena l./Herakles stg. with club, lionskin. EF. Old cabinet toning with iridescence. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 6479. LUCANIA, POSIDONIA, 480-400BC. AR Stater, Hd.67. Posidon r. with trident/Bull l. VF. Old cabinet toning. $2450 estimate. |  |
| 6480. LUCANIA, VELIA, 400-350BC. AR Nomos. Hd Athena/Lion devouring prey. VF. Old cabinet toning. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 6481. TARENTUM. AR Didrachm. Nike seizing horse with naked rider/Taras on dolphin r. F/AVF. Very rare! Ex. Vlasto. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6482. TARENTUM. AR Didrachm. Hippocamp/Boy on dolphin. Ex. Vlasto collection. Rare archaic example $2450 estimate. |  |
| 6483. TARENTUM. AR Didrachm. Hippocamp/Boy on dolphin. Ex. Vlasto collection. Rare archaic example $2450 estimate. |  |
| 6484. TARENTUM. AR Didrachm. /Boy on dolphin over numerous waves. Ex. Vlasto collection. Extremely rare, only a few examples known. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 6485. TARENTUM. AR Didrachm. Nude boy riding one horse, another horse behind, the boy crowned by Nike, referring to Victory in an Olympic event/Boy on dolphin over waves. Ex. Vlasto collection. Rare! $1450 estimate. |  |
| 6486. TARENTUM. AR Didrachm. Std. nude holding branch l./Boy holding shield on dolphin. Rare. Ex. Vlasto collection. $1900 estimate. |  |
| 6487. TARENTUM. AR Obol? Female hd. r./Dolphin leaping over crab. EF. Very rare. Ex. Vlasto. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6488. TARENTUM. AR Obol? Scollop shell/Dolphin leaping over small figure with shield? EF. Rare. Ex. Vlasto. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 6489. SICILY, ADRANON, 344-336 BC. AE18. Hd. Athena l./Octopus, ADRANWN. EF. Very rare, choice example. See a lesser example in Triton III estimated at $500. $4000 estimate. |  |
| 6490. SICILY, AKRAGAS, before 406 BC. AE Hexas. Eagle stg. r. on prey/Crab, 2 fish beneath. VF. Scarce. A great reverse. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6491. SICILY, ALAISA, ca. 340 BC. AE Litra, Copenhagen.132. Head Apollo l./Lighted torch with barley stalks both sides. F+. Small flan flake. Struck over a litra of Syracuse as usual with traces of the undertype visible. An excessively rare coin & one of the key coins for any collection of Sicilian Greek coins. This coin is considered of such significance that die stamped metal copies of its obverse and reverse graced the covers of the two volumes of Rizzo's 1946 classic 'Monete Greche Della Sicilia'. (We have one copy of this book in stock by the way). $6500 estimate. |  |
| 6492. SICILY, ENNA, c. 350-344 BC. AE15. Hd. Demeter r./ENNA between two grain ears. EF. Choice example. Rare! $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6493. SICILY, KENTURIPAI, c. 344-336 BC. AE Dekonkion. Hd. Zeus r./Winged thunderbolt. EF. Choice example. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 6494. SICILY, SELINOS, c. 460-440 BC. AR Didrachm. Naked Herakles clubbing bull/ Rivergod Hypsos holding patera over altar, selinon leaf and crane to r. VF+. Rare. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 6495. SICILY, SYRACUSE. AE18. Hd. Athena l./Hippocamp. VF/F+. $750 estimate. |  |
| 6496. SICILY, SYRACUSE, HIERON II, 275-215 BC. AE27. Hd. l./Horseman with spear r. EF. Choice sharp detailed example with excellent patina. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 6497. BOEOTIA, THEBES, AR Stater, c. 410-400 BC, Kray/Hirmer 457, BMC 104. Electrotype from the British Museum. Boeotian shield/Facing head of Dionysus wearing ivy wreath in fine style. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6498. CORINTH. AR Drachm, 2.60 gm., Sear 1862. Pegasus with curled wings. stg. l./Mill-sail type punch. VF. Very rare. Ex. Superior, Ex. Lewis Egnew collection lot 7441. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6499. CORINTHIAN TYPE STATER. EF. Surface better than image shows. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 6500. CORINTHIAN TYPE STATER. EF. Surface better than image shows. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 6501. CORINTHIAN TYPE STATER. EF. Surface better than image shows. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 6502. CORINTHIAN TYPE STATER. EF. Surface better than image shows. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 6503. CORINTHIAN TYPE STATER. EF. Surface better than image shows. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 6504. CORINTHIAN TYPE STATER. EF. Surface better than image shows. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 6505. CORINTHIAN TYPE STATER. EF. Surface better than image shows. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 6506. CORINTHIAN TYPE STATER. EF. Surface better than image shows. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 6507. CORINTHIAN TYPE STATER. EF. Surface better than image shows. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 6508. CORINTHIAN TYPE STATER. EF. Surface better than image shows. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 6509. CORINTHIAN TYPE STATER. EF. Surface better than image shows. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 6510. CORINTHIAN TYPE STATER. EF. Surface better than image shows. $1950 estimate. |  |
| 6511. ILLYRIA, PELAGIA. AE14. Shield with 3 circles/Club of Herakles. VF. Very rare! $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6512. MACEDON, OLYNTHOS. AR Tetrobol, Hd186. Hd Apollo l./Lyre. VF. Old cabinet toning. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6513. MACEDON, OLYNTHOS. AR Tetrobol, Hd186. Hd Apollo l./Lyre. VF. Old cabinet toning. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6514. MACEDON, PHILIP II. AR Tetradrachm. VF. Well centered and without the frequent test cuts. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 6515. ALEXANDER THE GREAT. AR Tetradrachm. EF. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 6516. Macedonian Kings, Alexander III, 336-323 BC, Mytilene. AR Tetradrachm (17.10 gm). Mytilene mint, struck c.188-170 BC. Obverse Head of Heracles right, wearing lion's skin. Reverse Zeus enthroned left, holding scepter and eagle; lyre and monogram in field to l; ivy leaf below. Price 1736. EF, with exceptional style and light toning. Ex. Waddell. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 6517. LYSIMACHOS, AR Drachm. EF. $1200 estimate. |  |
| 6518. Thrace, Maroneia. Circa 189-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (13.39 gm). Wreathed head of young Dionysos right. Reverse DIONUSOU SWTHROS MAPWNITWN, nude Dionysos standing half-left, holding grapes narthex stalks and cloak; monogram to left and right. Cf. Schönert-Geiss 995 (unlisted dies). Good VF, light porosity and cleaning marks. Attractive. Ex. CNG. $2650 estimate. |  |
| 6519. THRACE, RHOEMETALKES I, 11 BC-AD 12. AE22, GIC 5396. Hd. Augustus r./Hds. Rhoemetalkes & queen r. EF. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6520. THRACE, RHOEMETALKES I, 11 BC-AD 12. AE22, GIC 5396. Hd. Augustus r./Hds. Rhoemetalkes & queen r. EF. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6521. PAEONIA, AUDOLEON, c. 315-286BC. AR Tetradrachm. Hd. Zeus r./Horseman r. VF. Old cabinet toning. $3000 estimate. |  |
| 6522. MOESIA, ISTROS. AR Drachm (6.97 gm), 400-350 BC. Obverse facing male heads, the right inverted / Reverse ISTRIH, Sea-eagle grasping dolphin; ETE monogram below. SNG BMC Black Sea -; Pick, AMNG 407. EF, (slabbed and graded AU-50 by ICG) with extraordinary obverse and reverse dies (best in the series!) on a huge flan. Heads and eagle are nicely centered on an attractive irregular flan that is unusually heavy, weighing almost 1½ grams more than the typical specimen. The identification of the male heads on the obverse is not certain, though the Dioscuri are probable candidates. The Greek word Dioskouroi means "Sons of Zeus." Dios, is the genitive of Zeus and kouroi is the plural of kouros, meaning boy or son. The Romans referred to them as the Dioscuri. The Dioscuri are the two twin sons of Jupiter (Zeus) and Leda, and their names are Castor and Pollux. Because Zeus came to Leda in the form of a swan, they are sometimes presented as having been born from an egg. Pollux was a formidable boxer, and Castor was a great horseman. Together, they were the "Heavenly Twins," often associated with the constellation Gemini. An exceptional sharp and finely styled example. $1650 estimate. |  |
| 6523. AIOLIS, ELAIA, time of Faustina II, 161-176. Bust Athena r./. EF. Scarce. Ex. Athena GmbH. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 6524. AEOLIS, MYRINA, c. 155-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm, 16.79 gm. SNG Cop. 221, Sear 4216. Laureate head of Apollo of Grynion r./Apollo of Grynion stg. r. holding phiale and laurel branch with fillets, omphalos and amphora at feet, monogram behind, all within laurel wreath. EF. This superb obverse die one of the great accomplishments of Hellenistic art. Ex. Freeman & Sear. This monogram apparently unrecorded. $3850 estimate. |  |
| 6525. Greek Satraps of Caria, Mausolos (365-351 BC). Ar Tetradrachm (14.8 gm), 21.5 x 21.5 mm. Obverse facing head of Apollo. Reverse Zeus Labraundos, holding double-headed axe. Choice Very Fine, with muted gray toning and appealing style. The reverse shows weakness, probably due more to strike than to wear. $3650 estimate. |  |
| 6526. Greek Satraps of Caria, Hidreaus (351-344 BC). Ar Tetradrachm (15.12 gm). Obverse laureate head of Apollo, facing slightly to the right. Reverse Zeus Labraundos, holding double-headed axe, M to left, inscription IDPIEWS. S4958. Toned EF, of exceptional style. $3750 estimate. |  |
| 6527. CARIA, MAUSOLUS, 377-351BC. AR15 Drachm, 3.59 gm. Head 533. Hd. Apollo 3/4 r./Zeus with dbl axe & staff. EF. Fine old cabinet toning. Good metal, high profile, the surface nice and smooth and better than the image. Rare. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 6528. CARIA, PIXODARUS, 340-334BC. AR Didrachm, Hd.533. Hd. Apollo 3/4 r./Zeus with dbl axe & staff. VF. Old cabinet toning. Scarce $1750 estimate. |  |
| 6529. CARIA, TABAI, 2nd century BC. AR Drachm, Hd.531. Hd. Hercules r./Statue of Artemis of Ephesos. F+. Old cabinet toning. Scarce. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 6530. IONIA, SAMOS, c 200BC. AR Drachm, Hd.517. Lion scalp facing/Forepart bull r. VF. Old cabinet toning. Scarce $1250 estimate. |  |
| 6531. LYCIA. AR Stater. Forepart boar r./ Incuse punch of trianglular forms. VF+. Test cut on edge. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 6532. LYCIAN LEAGUE, MASIKYTES, 1st cent. BC. AR Hemidrachm, .86gm, S5299. Hd Artemis r./Bowcase in incuse. EF $1750 estimate. |  |
| 6533. LYDIA, KROISOS, 560-546 BC. AR Stater, Sear 3419, 10.35 gm. Foreparts lion & bull confronted/Double punch. AVF. Rare, not the more usual half stater. Nice example of the first silver coins ever struck. Considerably better than image. $3750 estimate. |  |
| 6534. LYDIA, TRALLES. AE18. Hd. Zeus r./Thunderbolt in wreath. EF. Choice example! $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6535. PAMPHYLIA, SIDE. Ar Tetradrachm, ca. 190-160 BC. Obverse head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Reverse winged Nike advancing left, holding wreath, pomegranate in left field, magistrate’s symbol in right field. Choice VF and attractively toned, with superior style for the type. The compact head imparts a sense of higher relief than the norm. $2400 estimate. |  |
| 6536. MYSIA, PERGAMON, 330-284BC. AR Diobol, 1.23gm. S3941. Hd Herakles/Athena promachos. VF. Rare. $1000 estimate. |  |
| 6537. PERGAMON, ROMAN TIMES, c. AD 40-60. AE 17, RPC 2375v. Draped bust Senate/Turreted bust Roma. EF. Choice forest green patina. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 6538. TROAS, ALEXANDRIA TROAS. AE20. Bust Tyche r./Horse. EF. Choice sharp example! $1750 estimate. |  |
| 6539. TROAS, BIRYTIS. AE12, Sear 4058. Bearded hd. Kabeiros l./BIRU around club of Herakles. EF. Choice example. Rare. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 6540. THRACE, MARONEIA, c. 500-450BC, Copenhagen 496 similar. AR Hemidrachm?, 2.09 gm. Horse hd. r./Punchmark. VF. Out of focus obverse is better than image shows. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6541. GREEK, UNATTRIBUTED. AE18. Horse cantering l./Eagle seen flying from below with serpent in talons. VF. Rare. Attribution appreciated. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6542. GREEK, UNATTRIBUTED. AE13. Large A/Eight pointed (Macedonian?) star. VF+. Rare. Attribution appreciated. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6543. SELEUCID KINGS, ANTIOCHOS I, 281-261 BC. AE14. Bust Athena facing/Nike stg. l. EF. Excellent example! Out of focus rv. is sharper than image shows. $1275 estimate. |  |
| 6544. SELEUCID KINGS, ANTIOCHOS III, 223-187BC. Tetradrachm, Sear 6936v. Bust r./Apollo std. sighting arrow. VF+. Old cabinet toning. $2350 estimate. |  |
| 6545. SELEUCID, DEMETRIOS II, NIKATOR, first reign, 145-140BC. Tetradrachm, S7056, Tyre. Hd r/Eagle. EF. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6546. SELEUCID KINGS, ANTIOCHOS IX, 114-95 BC. AE18. Hd. r./Thunderbolt. VF. $450 estimate. |  |
| 6547. PHOENICIA, SIDON, AE22, BMC 140. Hds. Tyche & Zeus r./Galley. VF. $450 estimate. |  |
| 6548. PHOENICIA, SIDON, AE20, BMC 140. Hds. Tyche & Zeus r./Galley. VF. $450 estimate. |  |
| 6549. THE 30 PIECES OF SILVER OF THE BIBLE. PHOENICIA, TYRE. AR Half Shekel. Hd. Melqart l./Eagle stg. r. EF. The actual denomination used for the Jewish temple tax. Better than image. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6550. THE 30 PIECES OF SILVER OF THE BIBLE. PHOENICIA, TYRE. AR Half Shekel. Hd. Melqart l./Eagle stg. r. EF. The actual denomination used for the Jewish temple tax. Better than image. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6551. THE 30 PIECES OF SILVER OF THE BIBLE. PHOENICIA, TYRE. AR Half Shekel. Hd. Melqart l./Eagle stg. r. EF. The actual denomination used for the Jewish temple tax. Better than image. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6552. THE 30 PIECES OF SILVER OF THE BIBLE. PHOENICIA, TYRE. AR Half Shekel. Hd. Melqart l./Eagle stg. r. EF. The actual denomination used for the Jewish temple tax. Better than image. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6553. THE 30 PIECES OF SILVER OF THE BIBLE. PHOENICIA, TYRE. AR Half Shekel. Hd. Melqart l./Eagle stg. r. EF. The actual denomination used for the Jewish temple tax. Better than image. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6554. THE 30 PIECES OF SILVER OF THE BIBLE. PHOENICIA, TYRE. AR Half Shekel. Hd. Melqart l./Eagle stg. r. EF. The actual denomination used for the Jewish temple tax. Better than image. $2500 estimate. |  |
| 6555. THE 30 PIECES OF SILVER OF THE BIBLE. PHOENICIA, TYRE. AR Half Shekel. Hd. Melqart l./Eagle stg. r. EF. Die imperfection above brow. The actual denomination used for the Jewish temple tax. Better than image. $2000 estimate. |  |
| 6556. PTOLEMAIC, UNCERTAIN. AR 24 mm Didrachm, 7.39 gm. Svoronos_, Copenhagen_. Didemed hd. r./BASILEOUS (retrograde) PTOLEMAEOU, eagle stg. l. VF. Surface better than image. A very unusual coin, perhaps an imitative or unofficial product near the Arados mint. See Copenhagen 550-562 for the standard didrachms of this mint, c. 3rd-2nd century BC. Any additional information or attribution appreciated. Certainly very rare and interesting and deserving of further study. $2450 estimate. |  |
| 6557. KYRENAICA? UNDER THE PTOLEMIES. AE38. Hd. Zeus r./Two eagles. F+. Rare. $1450 estimate. |  |
