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NumisCorner > Auction 1	Auction date: 26 April 2024
Lot number: 39 Price realized: 8,000 EUR   (Approx. 8,544 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description: Faustina II, Aureus, 170-175/6, Rome, Pedigree, Gold, MS(60-62), RIC:704 Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius, Aureus, 170-175/6, Rome, Gold, RIC:704, Ex Jean Vinchon Numismatique, 23-24 Avril 1976, lot 242, Bust of Faustina II, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right, Cybele, towered, draped, seated right on throne between two lions, holding drum balanced in left hand and on left knee, Amazing example with some of its original luster, magnificent portrait! Ex Jean Vinchon Numismatique, 23-24 April 1976, lot 242, FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, MATRI MAGNAE DENOMINATION : Aureus YEAR : 170-175/6 COIN CONDITION : MS(60-62) MINT NAME : Rome COMPOSITION : Gold DIAMETER : 20 OUR COIN CONDITION COMMENTS : superb quality OUR COIN CONDITION COMMENTS : some of its original luster OUR COIN CONDITION COMMENTS : magnificent portrait OUR COIN CONDITION COMMENTS : Superior eye appeal COIN RARITY : very rare COIN RARITY : rare in this quality MAIN CHARACTER : Faustina II EMPIRE, KINGDOM, OR CIVILIZATION : Ancient Rome, Roman Republic (509 – 27 BC) WEIGHT (G): 7.34 Faustina II, Aureus, 170-175/6, Rome, Pedigree, Or, SUP+, RIC:704 Faustina II, femme de Marc Aurèle, Aureus, 170-175/6, Rome, Or, RIC:704, Ex Jean Vinchon Numismatique, 23-24 Avril 1976, lot 242, Buste de Faustine II, tête nue, cheveux ondulés et attachés en chignon à l'arrière de la tête, drapée, à droite, Cybèle assise à droite sur un trône, un lion à ses pieds et tenant un tambour sur son genou., Exemplaire avec une partie de son brillant de frappe, remarquable portrait! Ex Jean Vinchon Numismatique, 23-24 Avril 1976, lot 242, FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, MATRI MAGNAE VALEUR FACIALE : Aureus ANNÉE : 170-175/6 QUALITÉ DE LA MONNAIE : SUP+ ATELIER : Rome MÉTAL : Or DIAMÈTRE : 20 COMMENTAIRE SUR LA QUALITÉ DE LA MONNAIE : Superbe qualité COMMENTAIRE SUR LA QUALITÉ DE LA MONNAIE : une partie de son brillant d'origine COMMENTAIRE SUR LA QUALITÉ DE LA MONNAIE : magnifique portrait COMMENTAIRE SUR LA QUALITÉ DE LA MONNAIE : Monnaie agréable à l'oeil RARETÉ DE LA MONNAIE : très rare RARETÉ DE LA MONNAIE : monnaie rare dans cette qualité PERSONNAGE PRINCIPAL : Faustina II EMPIRE, ROYAUME OU CIVILISATION : Rome antique, république romaine (509 - 27 av. J.-C) POIDS (GR): 7.34 Starting price: 8000 EUR ILLUSTRAZIONE: Cibele in trono, marmo da Ostia. MANN, Napoli

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Aureo di notevole bellezza 

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NumisCorner > Auction 4	Auction date: 26 September 2024
Lot number: 687 Price realized: Unsold
Lot description: Trajan, Cistophorus, 98-99, Asian mint, Rare, Silver, AU(55-58), RIC:719 Head of Trajan, laureate, right., Aquila (legionary eagle) between two standards, one left, surmounted by hand and the other, right, surmounted by banner., Magnificent grey patina with amazing iridescent tone. Ex Tkalec 19 February 2001, 279; Nomos 5, 2011, 237 and Rauch 111, 2020, 662 sales., IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, TR POT COS II DENOMINATION:Cistophorus YEAR:98-99 COIN CONDITION:AU(55-58) MINT NAME:Asian mint COMPOSITION:Silver DIAMETER:26 RIC:719 EMPIRE, KINGDOM, OR CIVILIZATION:Ancient Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC – AD 476) WEIGHT (G):10.63 Trajan, Cistophore, 98-99, Frappe en Asie, Rare, Argent, SUP, RIC:719 Tête de Trajan, lauré, à droite., Aquila (aigle légionnaire) entre deux étendards, l'un, à gauche, surmonté d'une main, l'autre à droite, surmonté d'une bannière., Magnifique patine grise de médailler agrémentée d'une très jolie irisation. Frappée dans un atelier d'Asie, probablement Pergame ou Éphèse. Ex ventes Tkalec 19 Février 2001, 279; Nomos 5, 2011, 237 et Rauch 111, 2020, 662., IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M, TR POT COS II VALEUR FACIALE:Cistophore ANNÉE:98-99 QUALITÉ DE LA MONNAIE:SUP ATELIER:Frappe en Asie MÉTAL:Argent DIAMÈTRE:26 RIC:719 EMPIRE, ROYAUME OU CIVILISATION:Rome antique, empire romain (27 av. J.-C - 476 apr. J.-C) Starting price: 3300 EUR

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Gradevole patina

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Heritage World Coin Auctions > Dallas Signature Sale 3119	Auction date: 1 November 2024
Lot number: 30007 Price realized: 95,000 USD   (Approx. 87,514 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description: Ancients CYPRUS. Salamis. Menelaus (ca. 310-306 BC). AV stater (17mm, 8.33 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. MENEΛA (partially ligate), draped bust of Aphrodite left, wearing turreted stephane, triple-pendant earring, and beaded necklace, seen from front, hair rolled along brow line and tucked under stephane, and cascading in waves behind and over shoulder / Ba (Cypriot), draped bust of Aphrodite left, wearing crown with five semi-circular plates, taenia, beaded hoop earring, and torque, seen from front, hair flowing in ringlets behind and one long curl across cheek. Babelon 640, Pl. XVII, 27 = BMC Pl. XXIV, 21 (trite). Gulbenkian -. Struck from stunningly high-relief dies of magnificent style on a gleaming flan. Breathtaking in hand. Extremely rare, with no examples in sales archives and apparently unknown as a full stater. Menelaus was the son of Lagus and the half-brother of Ptolemy I, one of Alexander the Great's close companions. After Alexander's death in 323 BC, his vast empire was divided among his generals, leading to the Wars of the Diadochi. Ptolemy took control of Egypt and sought to expand his influence in the eastern Mediterranean, where Menelaus played a significant role. Ptolemy aimed to secure Cyprus, an important strategic island in the eastern Mediterranean. Menelaus was entrusted with the mission to govern and maintain control over Cyprus, which was crucial for Ptolemy's ambitions of naval dominance and regional power, and proved to be an effective leader. He helped fortify the island and kept it under Ptolemaic control during the struggles with other Diadochi, particularly Antigonus I Monophthalmus and his son Demetrius Poliorcetes, who also had designs on the island. In 306 BC, Demetrius launched an invasion of Cyprus in an effort to wrest control from Ptolemy and his brother. Menelaus, stationed on the island, commanded Ptolemy's forces and prepared to defend it. The decisive confrontation took place at the Battle of Salamis, off the coast of Cyprus. Despite Menelaus' efforts, Demetrius decisively defeated him in this naval battle. Afterward, Menelaus was forced to surrender the city of Salamis, Cyprus fell into the hands of Demetrius, and Menelaus was sent back to Egypt. This defeat was a major setback for Ptolemy's ambitions in the eastern Mediterranean, though he later regained control of Cyprus. Estimate: 60000-80000 USD

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Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVIII	Auction date: 14 January 2025
Lot number: 140 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction -
Lot description: ISLANDS off THRACE, Thasos. Circa 390-335 BC. AR Drachm (15.5mm, 3.54 g, 10h). Chian standard. Bearded head of Dionysos left, wearing wreath of ivy with berries / Herakles, wearing lion skin, kneeling right, drawing bow; ΘAΣIO-N to left and above, kantharos to lower right; all in linear square within shallow incuse square. West 16b (same dies as illustration); Le Rider, Thasiennes 19; HGC 6, 343; Boston MFA 862 = Warren 502. Find patina, minor marks. Good VF. Well centered. Ex Peus 431 (27 April 2022), lot 3096; Münz Zentrum 105 (10 January 2001), lot 130. Estimate: 750 USD ILLUSTRAZIONE: Heracles shooting arrows: sculpture from east pediment, temple of Athena Aphaia, Aigina, ca. 500-480 BCE. Glyptothek, Munich

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Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 575	Auction date: 20 November 2024
Lot number: 94 Price realized: 130 USD   (Approx. 123 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description: THESSALY, Pelinna. Circa 425-350 BC. Æ Chalkous (15mm, 3.02 g, 5h). Horseman riding right, striking at enemy who covers himself with his shield below / Warrior, holding spear and shield, advancing left, head right. Rogers –; BCD Thessaly 530.1; HGC 4, 282. Dark brown surfaces, a little off center on reverse. VF. Very rare, one of only three examples in CoinArchives. Ex Nomos Obolos 9 (25 March 2018), lot 587. Estimate: 100 USD ILLUSTRAZIONE: Youth with a spear, a petasos and a leopard skin over his arm (a hunter?). Tondo of an Attic red-figure kylix, ca. 490 BC. From Vulci.

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Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 575	Auction date: 20 November 2024
Lot number: 534 Price realized: 130 USD   (Approx. 123 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description: Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Mussidius Longus. 42 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.13 g, 5h). Rome mint. Radiate and draped bust of Sol facing slightly right / Shrine of Venus Cloacina: Circular platform surmounted by two statues of the goddess, each resting hand on cippus, the platform inscribed CLOACIN and ornamented with trellis-pattern balustrade, flight of steps and portico on left. Crawford 494/43a; CRI 189; Sydenham 1094; Mussidia 7; RBW 1747. Dark deposits, roughness, scratches, remnants of collector's number in red on obverse, edge marks, a couple of edge test cuts. Good Fine. From the 1930's Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan. Estimate: 100 USD

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Moneta circolata ma dal forte simbolismo 

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Astarte S.A. > Auction 23	Auction date: 28 October 2024
Lot number: 335 Price realized: 1,200 CHF   (Approx. 1,385 USD / 1,279 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description: Egypt. Alexandria. Hadrian, 117-138. Tetradrachm (Billon, 25.16 mm, 13.60 g). Dated RY 18 (133/4 AD). ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝ - ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Serapis seated left, holding sceptre; cerberus seated left at feet. Dattari 1479 (this coin). RPC III, 5871.4. Milne 1399. Emmett 892. Geissen 1094 (same obverse die). BMC 622. Cf. Savio, Tetradrammi alessandrini, pp. 77-81. Portrait of fine style, attractive toning. Nearly Extremely Fine. Ex Giovanni Dattari Collection, 1479. Ex Nascia, Milano, 1980. Ex Collezione Athos Moretti, Bellinzona, May 1987. Coin with a prestigious pedigree of stunning style and preservation showing on obverse a majestic and a protruding sculptural portrait of the ruler. Zeus-Sarapis, greek-egyptian on reverse recalls the Hadrian restoration of Serapeum in Alexandria. Starting price: 150 CHF ILLUSTRAZIONE: STATUA DI SERAPIDE CON CERBERO, II SECOLO D.C., GALLERIA BORGHESE

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Entrambi bellissimi 

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Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVIII	Auction date: 14 January 2025
Lot number: 363 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction -
Lot description: PHOENICIA, Sidon. temp. Ba`alšillem (Sakton) I-Ba'ana. Circa 425-401 BC. AR Half Shekel (21.5mm, 7.00 g, 12h). Phoenician galley left before city wall with four towers; two lions standing outward in exergue / Persian king or hero, holding dagger in right hand, standing right, fighting lion standing left on its hind legs; all within incuse square. E&E-S Group III.2.n, 320 (D21/R27 – this coin, illustrated); Betlyon 9; Rouvier 1085; HGC 10, –. Toned, a little porosity, struck with worn obverse die. EF. Well centered and struck on a broad flan. Ex Peus 361 (3 November 1999), lot 246; Triton II (1 December 1998), lot 491. Estimate: 5000 USD illustrazione: Carving of Battle of Shahriar and winged Lion; Tachara Palace gate-Persepolis

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Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 577	Auction date: 18 December 2024
Lot number: 137 Price realized: 550 USD   (Approx. 523 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description: CILICIA, Uncertain. 4th century BC. AR Obol (11mm, 0.70 g, 7h). Laureate head of female facing slightly left / Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, bow in case on back, standing right, fighting griffin standing left on hind legs; all within shallow incuse square. Göktürk 38; SNG BN –; SNG Levante –; Sunrise 107. Light iridescent tone, light roughness. Near EF. Estimate: 300 USD

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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger > Auction 395	Auction date: 11 February 2025
Lot number: 1414 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction
Lot description: RÖMISCHE MÜNZEN, RÖMISCHES KAISERREICH HADRIANUS. 117-138, Sesterz. Drapierte Büste l. Rs: Kaiser r. gefolgt von 4 Soldaten, von denen 3 Standarten tragen. C. -, vgl. 541. R.I.C. -, vgl. 1906. Schöne grüne Patina. Felder etwas geglättet. RRR vz/vz-ss Seit den 1990er Jahren in süddeutscher Sammlung. Estimate: 1750 EUR

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Ritratto di Adriano di notevole bellezza 

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Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVIII	Auction date: 14 January 2025
Lot number: 48 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction
Lot description: BRUTTIUM, Kroton. Circa 400-325 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 7.55 g, 2h). Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath; KPOTΩNIA-TAΣ around / The Herakliskos Drakonopnigon: the Infant Herakles, nude, crouching facing on rock, head left, strangling a serpent in each hand. Attianese 163; HN Italy 2157; SNG ANS 384; SNG Lloyd 618 (same obv. die); Gillet 301 (same obv. die); Gulbenkian 133 (same obv. die); Kraay & Hirmer 271. Beautiful cabinet tone, a few light marks, edge marks. Good VF. From the Columbus Collection. Ex Nomos 9 (20 October 2014), lot 39; Naville X (15 June 1925), lot 141, Clarance S. Bement Collection (Naville VI, 28 January 1923), lot 449; Maxime Collignon Collection (Feuardent Frères, 17 December 1919), lot 62; Maddalena Collection (Sambon & Canessa, 7 May 1903), lot 520. The figure of Herakliskos Drakonopnigon was depicted in Greek art from the first half of the 5th century BC and represents an important event in the early life of the Greek hero. The birth of Herakles, son of Zeus and Alkmene, enraged Zeus' wife Hera, who tried to kill the infant by sending two serpents to strangle the sleeping baby in his crib. The following morning, the nurse discovered Herakles playing with the serpents' lifeless bodies: he had strangled one in each hand. Estimate: 7500 USD ILLUSTRAZIONE: Eracle bambino strozza i due serpenti mandati da Era per ucciderlo, statua romana in marmo del II secolo d.C.

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Leu Numismatik AG > Auction 16	Auction date: 19 October 2024
Lot number: 32 Price realized: 17,500 CHF   (Approx. 20,229 USD / 18,681 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description: LUCANIA. Metapontion. Time of Kleonymos (?), circa 302 BC. Tetrobol or Third Stater (Gold, 14 mm, 2.61 g, 6 h), Achaian standard. Head of Nike facing slightly to right, her hair bound in ampyx, wearing single pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. [ΜΕ]ΤΑΠΟΝ Barley ear with six grains and leaf to right; in field to right, krater. Gillet 204 (same dies). HN Italy 1629. Johnston G4 (same dies). SNG ANS 396. SNG Lockett 405. Very rare and very likely the finest known example. A lustrous and absolutely magnificent piece, with a spectacularly beautiful rendering of Nike struck in exceptionally high relief. Small edge split, otherwise, virtually as struck. Ex Leu 13, 27 May 2023, 9 and previously from a Swiss collection, formed before 2005. The dating of this magnificent coin is somewhat debated, with suggestions ranging from 290-280 BC to a more specific date of 302 BC. The latter connects the issue with the Italian campaigns of Kleonymos, a Spartan general from the Agiad dynasty whose tyrannical character became so unbearable to his fellow citizens that they precluded him from succeeding his father, Kleomenes II (370-309 BC), on the throne. In 303/2 BC, frustrated by his exclusion, Kleonymos sailed to Italy to assist the Spartan colony of Tarentum in its struggle against the native Lucanians. Capturing the rivalling Greek city of Metapontion in 302 BC in the process, he may very well have issued this exceptionally beautiful victory issue to commemorate his short-lived success. Kleonymos would continue his career as a thuggish condottiere for the next three decades, disappearing from historical records - presumably unmissed - after his failed attempt to conquer his home town of Sparta in 272 BC. Estimate: 15000 CHF