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Lot # 1 - Celtic World. Northwest Gaul, Aulerci Eburovices. Potin Unit, c. 100-50 BC. Obv. Stylized head right. Rev. Stylized horse left; pellets around. D&T 2640; Depeyrot, NC V, 145. BI. 3.75 g. 20 mm. Dark brown patina. Light porosity on reverse. About EF.
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Lot # 2 - Celtic World. Celtic, Eastern Europe. AR Tetradrachm. Imitation of Thasos. Late 2nd-1st centuries BC. Obv. Wreathed head of young Dionysos right. Rev. Herakles standing facing, head left, holding club, lion skin draped over arm. Lukanc 1231; OTA Class III; cf. Lanz 973; cf. CCCBM I S216; cf. KMW 1521-3. AR. 16.02 g. 33 mm. Delicate golden tone over bright surfaces. EF.
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Lot # 3 - Celtic World. Southern Gaul, Insubres. AR Drachm, imitating Massalia. 2nd century BC. Obv. Head of nymph right. Rev. Lion right; pseudo-legend above. BMC 3-6; CCCBM II 18-20. AR. 2.76 g. 15 mm. Sound metal, nice style. Good VF.
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Lot # 4 - Celtic World. Southern Gaul, Volcae-Tectosages. AR Drachm, c. 2nd-early 1st century BC. Obv. Stylized head left. Rev. Large cross with three ornaments and one axe in quarters. LT 3263. AR. 3.19 g. 17 mm. Fascinating coarse style. Sharply struck, nicely toned. Good VF.
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Lot # 5 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Iguvium. AE Cast Sextans, c. 280-240 BC. Obv. Palm branch on raised disk. Rev. Two pellets within circle on raised disk. Vecchi ICC 214; HN Italy 33; HGC 1 34; Campana 11. AE. 20.68 g. 32.5 mm. RR. Very rare issue. VF.
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Lot # 6 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Iguvium. AE Cast Uncia, c. 280-240 BC. Obv. Bunch of grapes. Rev. Cornucopiae; at centre, pellet. Vecchi ICC 215; HN Italy 34; HGC 1 35; Campana 12. AE. 14.21 g. 26 mm. R. Rare, with earthy brown patina. VF.
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Lot # 7 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Tuder. Struck AE 19 mm, c. 280-240 BC. Obv. Head of Silenus right, wearing ivy wreath and with korymbos at forehead. Rev. TVTERE. Eagle with spread wings standing left. HN Italy 37; SNG ANS 105-7; SNG BN 194-200; HGC 1 50; Campana 3. AE. 2.79 g. 19 mm. R. Rare. Green and brown patina. Good condition for issue. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 8 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Tuder. AE Cast Triens. Sleeping dog series, c. 220-200 BC. Obv. Right hand, wearing caestus, flanked by four pellets. Rev. Two clubs; traces of ethnic [TVTDE] (in Umbrian, retrograde) between, flanked by four pellets. HN Italy 47; Haeberlin pl. 81, nn. 15-18; Vecchi ICC 224; HGC 1 44; Campana 12. AE. 29.18 g. 30 mm. R. Rare, with high reliefs. Good VF.
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Lot # 9 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Tuder. AE Cast Sextans. Sleeping dog series, c. 220-200 BC. Obv. Cicada; pellet to left and right. Rev. Trident, VT and two pellets flanking. HN Italy 49; Haeberlin pl. 81, 23-26 226; Vecchi ICC 226; HGC 1 46; Campana 14. AE. 11.71 g. 24 mm. R. Rare and good example. Good VF.
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Vecchi Italo. Italian cast coinage. A descriptive catalogue of the cast bronze coinage and its struck counterparts in ancient Italy from the 7th to 3rd centuries BC.

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Lot # 10 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Tuder. AE Cast Uncia. Sleeping dog series, c. 220-200 BC. Obv. Two handled vase; above, pellet. Rev. Spearhead; to right, TV; to left, pellet. HN Italy 50; Vecchi ICC 227; Haeberlin pl. 81, 27-28; HGC 1 47; Campana 15. AE. 7.79 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare and complete, with good reliefs. Good VF.
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Lot # 11 - Greek Italy. Uncertain Umbria or Etruria. AE Cast Quadrans, 3rd century BC. Obv. Club. Rev. Three pellets. HN Italy 53; Vecchi ICC 198; Haeberlin pl. 81, nn. 33-35; Thurlow-Vecchi 171. AE. 57.6 g. RRR. Superb example of this extremely rare issue, few specimens known. Enchanting deep green patina. EF.
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Lot # 12 - Greek Italy. Coastal Etruria, Luca (?). AR 10 Units, 3rd century BC. Obv. Hippocamp right; above, dolphin right and CC; below, dolphin left. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC Series 8.18 (this coin); HN Italy 98; HGC 1 65. AR. 3.9 g. 16.5 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example for issue. Nice tone. Good VF. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 6, 11 March 1993, lot 6. The city of Luca, originally settled by the Ligurians, is believed to derive its name from the Ligurian term luk, meaning 'marshy place.' By the fifth century BC, Luca's control oscillated between various factions, notably the Etruscans, who by the fourth century BC appeared to have solidified their dominance over the city. Historically significant, Luca offered refuge to Ti. Sempronius Longus and his decimated Roman forces following Hannibal’s decisive victory at the Battle of the Trebia in 218 BC. Subsequently, in 177 BC, Luca was formally refounded as a Roman colony, marking the onset of the city’s full Romanization, which coincided with the broader decline of Etruscan culture throughout the region. The present coin, struck during the third century BC, represents a period in which Roman influence was increasingly prevalent in Etruria, yet it retains several defining features of Etruscan numismatics. Etruscan coinage of this era is characterized by uniface strikes—unlike the contemporaneous Greek coinage, which was typically struck on both sides. The present example was struck with a single hammer die, leaving the reverse with the natural impression of the striking surface. Notably absent are inscriptions naming the issuing authority, a hallmark of Greek coinage, and instead, Etruscan coins frequently feature numerals, as seen here with the mark of value 'X,' indicating 10 units. These units likely correspond to the Roman bronze as, the standard denomination adopted by various Italic peoples. The attribution of this hippocamp issue has been subject to scholarly debate. Previously, it had been tentatively attributed to the mints of Populonia or Vetulonia, key centers in southwestern Etruria. However, recent numismatic evidence from hoard finds supports Luca as the more probable mint for this series.
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Lot # 13 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR 10 Units. First Metus Group, c. 425-400 BC. Obv. Head of Metus with protruding tongue, hair bound with diadem; below, X. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC Series 8, 39 (O6, same die); HN Italy 117; Sambon 35-36. AR. 7.54 g. 21.5 mm. RR. Very rare and superb, with great details. Pleasant tone. Light graffiti on reverse. EF. The first silver Metus group and its fractions (dated by hoard evidence to the late fifth century), is on a standard close to the silver Attic Didrachm or Corinthian stater, theoretically of about 8.6g.
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Lot # 14 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR 20 Asses, 3rd century BC. Obv. Facing head of Metus with protruding tongue and long hanging hair bound by diadem; below, X:X. Rev. Crude inscription (possibly reading poplv in Etruscan). Vecchi EC Series 37.153 (O1/R1 - this coin); HN Italy 142; HGC 1 113. AR. 8.46 g. 20 mm. Superb example with full details and lovely toned. About EF.
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Lot # 15 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR 20 Asses, 3rd century BC. Obv. Facing head of Metus with protruding tongue and long hanging hair bound by diadem; below, X:X. Rev. Two caducei, head to tail. Vecchi EC Series 48 (O14/R18); HN Italy 150; HGC 1 112. AR. 8.22 g. 21.5 mm. R. Attractive piece. Light iridescent tone. Good VF.
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Lot # 16 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AR 10 Asses, c. 300-250 BC. Obv. Female head right wearing broad hair band and triple-pendant earring; behind, X. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC Series 75 (O1); HN Italy 165; HGC 1 123. AR. 4.2 g. 15.5 mm. RR. Very rare. Exceptional example, attractively toned. EF.
Hypnotic Owl
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Lot # 17 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. AE Triens, 3rd century BC. Obv. Head of Menvra right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; below, four pellets. Rev. Owl facing, wings spread, standing between two stars; above, four pellets; below, PVPLVNA. Vecchi EC Series 133 (O1/R1); HN Italy 184; HGC 1 175. AE. 19.11 g. 30 mm. RR. Superb green patina. Minor pitting on obverse. Possibly one of the best specimen appeared on market. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 18 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Cosa. AE Quartuncia, c. 273-250 BC. Obv. Bearded head of Mars right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. CO[SANO]. Bridled head of a horse right, resting on a dolphin. HN Italy 210; SNG Cop. -; Vecchi EC 1. AE. 7.31 g. 20 mm. RR. Very rare, with nice green patina. VF.
Tortoise/Griffin Cast Sextans
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Lot # 19 - Greek Italy. Central Italy, uncertain mint. AE Cast Sextans, 3rd century BC. Obv. Tortoise; in field, two pellets. Rev. Head of Griffin right; in field, two pellets. Vecchi ICC 300; HN Italy 380; Haeberlin p.165, 1-22; pl.68, 10-12. AE. 29.1 g. 36 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, very seldom offered. Grey patina, good details. Minor patina flaws. VF.
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Lot # 20 - Greek Italy. Central Italy, uncertain mint. AE Cast Semuncia, 3rd century BC. Obv. Beetle. Rev. Sunburst of four rays. Vecchi ICC 318; HN Italy 397; Haeberlin p. 171, 1-28, pl. 69, 12-14.. AE. 6.44 g. 23 mm. RR. Very rare and in good condition for the issue. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 21 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Aesernia. AE 20.5 mm, c. 263-240 BC. Obv. AISERNIO. Helmeted head of Minerva left; behind, club. Rev. Eagle right, grasping snake. HN Italy 429; SNG ANS 117; SNG Cop. 263; HGC 1 336. AE. 8.53 g. 20.5 mm. RR. Very rare, with brown and green patina. VF.
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Lot # 22 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Aesernia. AE Obol, c. 263-240 BC. Obv. VOLCANOM. Head of Vulcan left, wearing laureate pileus; to right, tongs. Rev. Jupiter in biga galloping right; in exergue, AISERNINO. HN Italy 430; HGC 1 337; Campana 3a. AE. 7.66 g. 23 mm. R. Green-brown patina, few spots of encrustation but anyway detailed and of good metal. Usual edge split. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 23 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Aesernia. AE 22 mm, c. 263-240 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left; oval shield behind. Rev. Man-headed bull right, head facing; above, Nike flying right and crowning him; IΣ below. HN Italy 431; HGC 1 338; Sambon 182. AE. 8.3 g. 22 mm. R. Nice brown patina; irregular flan. VF/Good VF. Ex Thesaurus 10, 2014, lot 35; Ex Numismatik Naumann 131, 6 August 2023, lot 17.
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Lot # 24 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Aquinum. AE 22 mm. after 276 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva left. Rev. AQVINO. Rooster standing right; behind, star. HN Italy 432; HGC 1 219; SNG Cop. 101; SNG ANS 114. AE. 7.11 g. 22 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, green patina. Struck on broad flan. VF.
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Lot # 25 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Cales. AE 21.5 mm, c. 265-240 BC. Obv. CALENO. Laureate head of Apollo left; behind, Δ. Rev. Μan-headed bull right, head facing; above, kithara; below, M. HN Italy 436; HGC 1 376; Sambon 939. AE. 6.51 g. 21.5 mm. R. Minor roughness, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 26 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Cales. AE 18 mm. c. 265-240 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena left. Rev. CALENO. Rooster standing right; to left, star. HN Italy 435; HGC 1 375; SNG ANS 188-95. AE. 6.36 g. 18 mm. Good example, struck from well detailed dies. Good VF.
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Lot # 27 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Cales. AE 19.5 mm, c. 265-240 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left; oval shield behind. Rev. Man-headed bull walking right, being crowned by Nike flying above; CALENO in exergue. HN Italy 436; HGC 1 376; SNG ANS 184-7; Sambon 970. AE. 4.32 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare and well centred, of good style. Good VF.
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Lot # 28 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Suessa Aurunca. AE 21.5 mm. c. 265-250 BC. Obv. ΠΡΟΒΟΜ. Bust of Mercury left, wearing winged petasos. Rev. SVESANO. Hercules standing right, strangling Nemean lion; club between legs. HN Italy 448; HGC 1 509; SNG Cop. 582. AE. 6.46 g. 21.5 mm. Scarce. Attractive enamel like green patina. Good VF. Ex Gerhard Hirsch 348, 8 May 2019, lot 35 (R.P. Erworben collection, 1989).
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Lot # 29 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Suessa Aurunca. AE 19 mm. c. 270-240 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. SVESANO. Cock standing right, star behind. HN Italy 449; HGC 1 510; SNG ANS 609; Sambon 873. AE. 4.56 g. 19 mm. Attractive green-brown patina; perfectly struck and centred. Choice example. EF.
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Lot # 30 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Capua. AE Biunx, c. 216-211 BC. Obv. Bust of Tyche right wearing crown of turrets; strigil and two stars behind. Rev. Horseman galloping right, with lance pointed forwards; murex shell below, two stars to left; in exergue, KAPU (in Oscan). HN Italy 485; HGC 1 383; SNG ANS 203. AE. 15.76 g. 25 mm. RR. Very rare. Nice green patina, minor roughness. Choice for issue. Good VF.
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Lot # 31 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Capua. AE Biunx, c. 216-211 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; behind, two stars. Rev. Diana driving fast biga right; above, two stars; in exergue, KAPU (in Oscan). HN Italy 488; HGC 1 386; SNG ANS 206-207; Graziano 16. AE. 14.56 g. 26 mm. R. Rare and choice. Deep green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 32 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Capua. AE Quincunx, 216-211 BC. Obv. Veiled head of Juno right. Rev. Corn-ear and triple-knot; ethnic at left. HN Italy 500; HGC 1 398; SNG ANS 219. AE. 3.19 g. 11 mm. RR. Very rare and seldom offered. Dusty patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 33 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Irnthii. AE 16.5 mm. c. 250-225 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. Man-faced bull left; above, traces of ethnic. HN Italy 543; HGC 1 437; SNG ANS 274-5; SNG Cop. 596-7; Sambon 848-50. AE. 3.6 g. 16.5 mm. RR. Very rare, with green patina. Rough surfaces. About VF/VF.
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Lot # 34 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Didrachm, Artemi- magistrate, c. 300-275 BC. Obv. Diademed head of nymph right, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, Artemis Phosphoros standing facing; below, APTEMI. Rev. NEΩΠΟΛITΩN. Man-headed bull walking right, head facing; above, Nike flying right to crown the bull; below, N. HN Italy 579; HGC 1 453; SNG BN 779; SNG ANS 342; Sambon 460b. AR. 7.39 g. 23 mm. R. Nice toning. Superb detailed and complete example. Good VF.
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Lot # 35 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AE 20 mm. c. 250-225 a.C. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left, [IΠ behind]; all within wreath. Rev. Kerykeion, kithara and omphalos; NEOΠOΛITΩΝ in exergue. HN Italy 598; HGC 1 476; SNG Cop. 650. AE. 6.51 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and good example, well centred. Dark tone with brassy highlights. Good VF.
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Lot # 36 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Nola. AR Obol, c. 300-250 BC. Contemporary imitation. Obv. ΝΩΛΑ. Laureate head of Apollo left. Rev. Man-headed bull standing right, crowned by flying Nike; MI below. Cf. HN Italy 606 (for prototype); Cf. HGC 1 494; CNG E-535, lot 6; Numismatik Naumann 121, lot 18; Tauler & Fau 127, lot 2007 (all apparently from same dies). AR. 0.82 g. 9 mm. RR. Extremely rare issue and denomination. Scratches, otherwise. about VF/VF.
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HOOVER, O. HGC, Volume 1. Handbook of Coins of Italy and Magna Graecia.

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Lot # 37 - Greek Italy. Eastern Italy, Larinum. AE 20 mm, c. 250-225 BC. Obv. Head of Minerva right, wearing high crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. [LA]DINO[D]. Thunderbolt; to left, kerykeion. HN Italy 624 var. (no kerykeion); HGC 1 516 var. (same); SNG Cop. 267 var. (same); Sambon 199 var. (same). AE. 7.8 g. 20 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, especially with symbol on reverse and full head of Minerva. One of the most complete example known. Green patina. VF/Good VF.
Among the finest known
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Lot # 38 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Quatrunx, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Thunderbolt. Rev. Club; in field, four pellets. HN Italy 671; Vecchi ICC 339; Haeberlin p. 183, 1-17; pl. 70, 10-11. AE. 148.8 g. 48.5 mm. Exceptional example with high reliefs. Probably one of the finest known example for this heavy issue. Green patina with brown hues. EF.
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Lot # 39 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Biunx, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Scallop shell. Rev. Knucklebone; in field, two pellets. HN Italy 673; Vecchi ICC 341; HGC 1 597. AE. 73.8 g. 35 mm. RR. Very rare. Lovely green patina with minor earthy deposits. VF.
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Lot # 40 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Uncia, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Frog. Rev. Corn-ear; on left, pellet. HN Italy 674; Vecchi ICC 342; Haeberlin p. 184-185, 1-56; pl. 71, 3-6. AE. 34.34 g. 29 mm. Lovely green patina with minor earthy deposits. Good VF.
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Lot # 41 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Quincunx, c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Wheel with four spokes. Rev. Wheel with four spokes; above, five pellets; below, L. HN Italy 677a; Vecchi ICC 345; HGC 1 601. AE. 34.21 g. 32 mm. R. Rare and choice, with high reliefs. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF.
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Lot # 42 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Quatrunx, c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Thunderbolt. Rev. Club; above, four pellets; below, L. HN Italy 677b; Vecchi ICC 346; HGC 1 602; Haeberlin p. 188-9, 1-59; pl. 71, 18-20. AE. 39.3 g. 30.6 mm. R. Rare, with green and brown patina. Rough surfaces. VF.
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Lot # 43 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. AE Teruncius, c. 211-200 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Neptune right; behind, three pellets. Rev. Dolphin right; above, trident right; below, LOVCERI. HN Italy 680; HGC 1 609; SNG ANS 706-7. AE. 10.08 g. 21.5 mm. R. Choice example, rare as such. EF.
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Lot # 44 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Phistelia. AR Obol, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Male head facing slightly right. Rev. Dolphin, barley grain and mussel shell; below, Oscan ethnic FISTVLIS. HN Italy 613; SNG Cop. 576; HGC 1 502. AR. 0.57 g. 11 mm. Choice example, struck from detailed dies. Minor patina flaws on obverse. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 45 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Quadrunx, c. 225-200 BC. Obv. Head of Athena in Corinthian helmet right. Rev. TIATI. Owl standing 3/4 right on bar; to right, K; in exergue, four pellets. HN Italy -; cf. 702 for other denominations; HGC 1 655; SNG Cop. -. AE. 12.78 g. 24.5 mm. RRR. Choice example of this extremely rare issue. Unlisted in the standard references, cited only in recently published HGC. Few examples offered in public sales. Untouched green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 46 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Nummus, c. 225-200 BC. Obv. Head of Zeus right, wreathed with wreath. Rev. TIATI (to right). Eagle standing right on thunderbolt; star above N in right field. HN Italy 703; SNG ANS 1223 (part 5) var. (TIATI to left); HGC 1 653. AE. 30.64 g. 31 mm. RR. Very rare. Metal flaws. VF.
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Lot # 47 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Butuntum. AE 19.5 mm. 275-225 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. ΒΥΤΟΝΤΙΝΩΝ. Barley-ear with two leaves. HN Italy 753; HGC 1 556; SNG ANS 659. AE. 5.82 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare, with pale green patina. VF.
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Lot # 48 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 510-500 BC. Obv. Phalanthos riding dolphin right, extending left hand, right hand resting on dolphin’s back; TARAS (retrograde) to left, scallop shell below, dot-and-cable border around. Rev. Incuse of obverse type; radiate border around. HN Italy 826; HGC 1 752; Vlasto 64-5; Fischer-Bossert Group 1, 7 (V6/R6); Weber 511 (same dies). AR. 7.18 g. 25 mm. RR. Very rare and attractive early issue, well centred and struck. VF/Good VF. Dating from the late sixth century BC, this nomos features the figure of Phalanthus, depicted nude and riding a dolphin—a motif that became a central iconographic element in the coinage of Taras. The scene represents the legendary dolphin’s conveyance of Phalanthus across the sea to Italy, following the guidance of the Delphic oracle. The presence of a pecten shell in the lower field symbolically reinforces this maritime journey. According to Pausanias’ Periegesis (2nd century AD), statues of Taras, Phalanthus, and the dolphin (cf. Paus. X 13) were among the votive offerings (anathemata) dedicated to Delphi by the Tarantines, constructed from a fifth of the spoils captured from the Peucetii and Iapygians. The reverse of this coin mirrors the obverse, rendered in incuse—a numismatic technique typical of early coinage from Southern Italy, including Taras and other important cities in the region. This incuse method, a hallmark of archaic coin production, highlights the technical sophistication of Tarentine die engravers and their adherence to early coinage traditions.
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Lot # 49 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, 281-272 BC. Obv. Horseman left, holding round shield; IΩ behind, AΠOΛΛΩ below. Rev. TAPAΣ . Phalanthos riding on dolphin left, holding bunch of grapes and distaff; ANΘ behind. HN Italy 1013; HGC 1 887; Vlasto 789-91. AR. 6.41 g. 20.5 mm. Choice example with nice cabinet tone. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 50 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Drachm, c. 281-272 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left with hair flowing down behind, wearing crested helmet decorated with Skylla. Rev. Owl standing on thunderbolt, with open wings; to right, ΣΩ. HN Italy 1018; HGC 1 907; Vlasto 1068-74. AR. 3.19 g. 17 mm. Good VF.
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Lot # 51 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Drachm, c. 281-272 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left with hair flowing down behind, wearing crested helmet decorated with Skylla. Rev. TAPANTINON. Owl standing on thunderbolt, with open wings. HN Italy 1018; HGC 1 907; Vlasto 1075-83. AR. 3.04 g. 15 mm. Fascinating issue, with nice iridescent tone. Peripheral areas of pitted surfaces. Good VF.
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Lot # 52 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 272-240 BC. Hippoda- and Di-, magistrates. Obv. Warrior on horseback riding right, holding spear; HIΠΠOΔA below. Rev. Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos and distaff; ΔI and oinochoe behind. HN Italy 1040; Vlasto 904-6; HGC 1 894. AR. 6.62 g. 20.5 mm. Perfectly struck and centred, with nice toning. EF.
Choice Drachm
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Lot # 53 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Drachm, c. 240-228 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet with Skylla, earring and necklace; to right, AP monogram. Rev. Owl standing right on palm branch, with folded wings; to right, MI monogram. HN Italy -; Vlasto 1102 (same obv. die); HGC 1 907; SNG ANS 1326 (same dies). AR. 3.28 g. 18 mm. RRR. Very rare issue with exceptional style. Nice tone and centering. EF.
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Lot # 54 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 240-228 BC, Aristippos magistrate. Obv. Nude rider holding filleted palm on horseback right; AP monogram to left; below, APICTIΠΠOC. Rev. Phalantos holding kantharos on dolphin left; to right, MY or ΣY monogram; below, TA-PAC. HN Italy 1056; Vlasto 947-9; SNG ANS 1253. AR. 6.43 g. 21 mm. R. Rare and superb example. Lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 55 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 240-228 BC. Kallikrates magistrate. Obv. Warrior, holding Nike, who crowns him, in extended right hand, on horse rearing right; monogram to left, KAΛΛIKPA/THΣ in two lines below. Rev. Phalanthos on dolphin left, holding Nike, who crowns him, in extended right hand and cradling trident in left arm; ligate NE to right, TAPAΣ below. HN Italy 1059; Vlasto 968 (same dies); SNG ANS 1262; SNG BN 2061; SNG Lloyd 230; Dewing 316. AR. 6.55 g. 21 mm. Great style and well preserved. About FDC/Good EF.
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Lot # 56 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, 'Campano-Tarentine'. AR Nomos, c. 281-228 BC. Obv. Diademed head of nymph left. Rev. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse, that raises left foreleg, with wreath; below, TA on dolphin swimming right. HN Italy 1098; Vlasto 1002. AR. 7.31 g. 20 mm. Superb coin, virtually as struck, with enchanting bright surfaces and delicate light tone. Area of flat strike on reverse. Very rare in this condition. FDC. Privately purchased from Numismatica Ars Classica (with collector's ticket).
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Lot # 57 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, 'Campano-Tarentine'. AR Nomos, 281-228 BC. Obv. Diademed head of nymph left. Rev. Nude youth on horseback to right, crowning horse, that raises left foreleg, with wreath; TA to upper left; below, dolphin swimming right. HN Italy 1098; Vlasto 1012-4; HGC 1 951. AR. 7.3 g. 19 mm. R. Lovely style. Compact and detailed flan. About EF.
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Lot # 58 - Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Posidonia. AE 17 mm, c. 420-390 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet with laurel-wreath. Rev. Poseidon advancing right, wielding trident overhead; ΠOΣE to right. HN Italy 1155; SNG ANS 720; SNG Cop. 1323; HGC 1 1173; Grunauer V. AE. 2.9 g. 17 mm. RR. Very rare and in great condition for issue. Enchanting green patina. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 59 - Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Poseidonia-Paestum. AE Semis, 2nd century BC. Obv. Laureate head of Poseidon right; to left, S (mark of value) above trident. Rev. Prow right; dolphins flanking; CN.T(E)V above, PÆS below. HN Italy 1231; HGC 1 1207; Crawford, Paestum 22/1. AE. 4.52 g. 18 mm. RR. Very rare complete example; green-brown patina. About EF.
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Lot # 60 - Greek Italy. Lucania, Poseidonia-Paestum. Roman Rule. AE Semis, 90-44 BC. Obv. MINEIA M F . Head of Mineia right. Rev. P S / S C. Two-story building. HN Italy 1258; HGC 1 1221; Crawford, Paestum 38. AE. 3.37 g. 16 mm. Minor roughness. Among the finest specimens offered for sale. About EF. This coin presents a rare instance of a woman signing as the sponsor of a coinage issue. Mineia is also known from contemporary inscriptions as a major benefactor of the city of Paestum. The building, likely a public structure, may be another of her donations to the city, and it is even conceivable that the female head is a portrait of Mineia herself.

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