Katalog - SINCONA Auktion 51

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THRACE. Byzantion. Tetradrachm c. 387/6-340 BC. ΠΥ Bull standing on dolphin left, right foreleg raised; below foreleg, monogram. Rv. Quadripartite incuse square with stippled quarters. 14.93 g. BMC 12. Flan defects. Very fine. (~€ 350/USD 405) NGC Ch XF, Strike 4/5, Surface 4/5.

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THRACE. Thasos. Trihemiobol c. 411-340 BC. Bald satyr kneeling to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and resting his left on his hip. Rv. ΘΑΣΙΩΝ Large amphora with high handles. 0.87 g. BMC 53. Le Rider, Thasiennes, 27. SNG Copenhagen 1029-30. Darkly toned. Very fine. (~€ 45/USD 50) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich for 8 Swiss Francs. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)

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THRACE. Thasos. Tetradrachm c. 168/7-148 BC. Head of youthful Dionysos to right, wearing ivy wreath. Rv. ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ - ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ - ΘΑΣΙΩΝ Herakles standing front, head to left, holding club with his right hand and with quiver and lion skin draped over his left shoulder; in inner left field, ΔΙ. 17.08 g. SNG ANS 521. SNG Copenhagen 1038. Struck on a broad flan. Good very fine. (~€ 175/USD 200) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, most likely acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)

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THRACO-MACEDONIAN TRIBES. Bisaltai. AR Octodrachm c. 492-480 BC. Warrior, wearing causia and holding two spears, standing behind horse. Rv. Quadripartite incuse square. 28.10 g. SNG ANS 1. Svoronos pl. XII, 2. Very fine-extremely fine.
(~€ 4385/USD 5050)
NGC XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5.

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MACEDONIA. Akanthos. Tetradrachm c. 500-480 BC. Lion to left, attacking bull kneeling to right, head lifted and turned back to left; in exergue, flowal ornament. Rv. Quadripartite incuse square. 17.07 g. Desneux 9 (D8/R3). SNG ANS 4 (same dies). A lovely example of vigorous late Archaic style. Minor die breaks on the obverse and with very light doubling. Extremely fine. (~€ 2630/USD 3030) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich for 325 Swiss Francs. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)

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MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Amyntas III. 393-369 BC. Didrachm 389/383 BC. Head of Herakles to r. Rv. Horse in linear square right, above AMY. 10.48 g. SNG ANS 512. Fine. (~€ 175/USD 200)

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MACEDONIAN EMPIRE. Philip II, 359-336. 1/5 Tetradrachm c. 348/7-336 BC, Amphipolis. Head of Artemis facing slightly left, quiver over shoulder. Rv. Youth, holding palm frond, on horseback right, below raised foreleg, forepart of Pegasos right. 2.28 g. Le Rider 504-511. SNG ANS 570. Rare. Toned. Slight porosity. Good very fine. (~€ 350/USD 405) From the Hanbery Collection, purchased from Frank Kovacs in the 1980s. NGC Ch VF, Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5.

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MACEDONIAN EMPIRE. Philip II, 359-336. Tetradrachm c. 323/2-316/5 BC, Amphipolis. Struck by Antipater, Polyperchon, or Kassander. Laureate head of Zeus to right. Rv. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ Young jockey, holding palm branch and reins, riding horse to right; below horse, monogram of AV and grape 14.33 g. Le Rider pl. 44, 8 (same dies). SNG ANS 580 (same reverse die). Good very fine. (~€ 440/USD 505) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, most likely acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)

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MACEDONIAN EMPIRE. Philip II, 359-336. 1/5 Tetradrachm c. 323/2-316/5 BC, Amphipolis. Struck by Antipater, Polyperchon, or Kassander. Diademed head of Apollo to right. Rv. ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ Young jockey riding horse to right; below, M within wreath. 2.62 g. Le Rider pl. 45, 30. SNG ANS 661. Nicely toned. Very fine. (~€ 90/USD 100) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich for 15 Swiss Francs. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)

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MACEDONIAN EMPIRE. Alexander III, 336-323. Gold stater c. 330-320 BC, Amphipolis. Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled serpent. Rv. AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ Nike standing front, head to left, with her wings spread, holding laurel wreath in her right hand and stylis in her left; to left, trident head. 8.64 g. Price 175. A lustrous, splendid example. Virtually as struck. About uncirculated. (~€ 2195/USD 2525) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich.

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MACEDONIAN EMPIRE. Alexander III, 336-323. Gold stater 330/320 BC, Amphipolis. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, the bowl ornamented with coiled serpent. Rv. AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ Nike standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand, cradling stylis in left arm; trident downwards in left field. 8.60 g. Price 172. Small ink number on reverse. Extremely fine-uncirculated. (~€ 1580/USD 1820)

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MACEDONIAN EMPIRE. Alexander III, 336-323. Gold stater 330/320 BC, Amphipolis. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, the bowl ornamented with coiled serpent. Rv. AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ Nike standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand, cradling stylis in left arm; trident downwards and monogram in left field. 8.60 g. Price 172. Good extremely fine. (~€ 1580/USD 1820)

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MACEDONIAN EMPIRE. Alexander III, 336-323. Tetradrachm c. 325-323/2 BC, Amphipolis. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rv. AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; to left, ithyphalic herm. 17.24 g. Price 78. Struck from slightly worn dies and with some minor scratches on the reverse. Very fine. (~€ 265/USD 305) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, most likely acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)

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MACEDONIAN EMPIRE. Demetrios I Poliorketes, 306-283. Tetradrachm c. 291-290 BC, Amphipolis. Diademed and horned head of Demetrios I to right. Rv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ Poseidon, nude, standing left, his right foot set on a rock, holding a trident with his left hand and resting his right on his right thigh; to left and right, monograms. 17.42 g. Newell 124 (CXXI/-). SNG Alpha Bank 952. SNG München 1050. A few very light marks. About extremely fine. (~€ 1315/USD 1515) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)

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THESSALY. Pharsalos. Drachm Late 5th-mid 4th century BC. Signed by the engravers Telephantos and Mi. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with a figure of Skylla to right, her left hand raised to shade her eyes; behind neck, ΤΗ / ΜΙ. Rv. Φ-Α-Ρ-Σ Thessalian cavalryman riding horse galloping to right, wearing petasos, chlamys and chiton, and brandishing a lagobolon with his right hand; below horse, TH. 5.76 g. BCD Thessaly II 642 (same dies). Lavva 154 (V72/R90). Very fine. (~€ 440/USD 505) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, most likely acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)

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AKARNANIA. Leukas. Stater c. 350-320 BC. Pegasus flying right with straight wings; below, Λ. Rv. Head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, kerykeion and Λ. 8.29 g. BCD Akarnania 221. Calciati 92. Beautifully toned. Good very fine. (~€ 265/USD 305) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich for 15 Swiss Francs. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)

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EUBOIA. Euboian League. Drachm c. 304-290 BC. Head of the nymph Euboia to right, wearing triple pendant earring. Rv. EY Head and neck of a cow to right, the head ornamented with a fillet and turned slightly towards the viewer; to right, kithara. 3.78 g. BCD Euboia 17. Wallace 92 (XLIII/57). Nicely toned. Very fine. (~€ 90/USD 100) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, most likely acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)

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ATTICA. Athens. Tetradrachm c. 430-420 BC. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rv. ΑΘΕ Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square. 16.82 g. Kroll 8. Svoronos, Monnaies, pls. 16-17 passim. Nicely toned. Slightly rough. Good very fine. (~€ 700/USD 810) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, most likely acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich for 30 Swiss Francs. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)

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AEGINA. Stater c. 350-338 BC. Α-Ι Tortoise seen from above. Rv. Incuse square divided by skew-pattern into five compartments; Ν Ι in the upper two and dolphin swimming upwards in the lower left. 12.27 g. BMC 190. Millbank pl. 3, 6. SNG Lockett 1998. Well struck in high relief. Very light porosity on the obverse. About extremely fine. (~€ 1755/USD 2020) From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, acquired from Dr. H. Nussbaum in Zurich for 125 Swiss Francs. • Dieses Los unterliegt bei Auslieferung in der Schweiz der Margenbesteuerung gemäss MWSTG 24a (22.5% Aufgeld inkl. gesetzlicher Mehrwertsteuer) • When delivered in Switzerland, this lot is subject to the margin taxation scheme in accordance with article 24a of the Federal Act on Value Added Tax (22.5% buyer’s premium incl. statutory VAT)