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obverse: Southern Gaul, Insubres. AR Drachm, imitating Massalia, 2nd century BC reverse: Southern Gaul, Insubres. AR Drachm, imitating Massalia, 2nd century BC
Lot # 1 - Celtic World. Southern Gaul, Insubres. AR Drachm, imitating Massalia, 2nd century BC. Obv. Head of nymph right. Rev. Lion right; pseudo-legend above. CCCBM II 18-20. AR. 2.25 g. 16.50 mm. Choice example for issue. Well centered and struck. Lightly toned, malachite spots. About EF.
obverse: Southern Gaul, Insubres. AR Drachm, imitating Massalia, 2nd century BC reverse: Southern Gaul, Insubres. AR Drachm, imitating Massalia, 2nd century BC
Lot # 2 - Celtic World. Southern Gaul, Insubres. AR Drachm, imitating Massalia, 2nd century BC. Obv. Head of nymph right. Rev. Lion right; pseudo-legend above. CCCBM II, 3. AR. 2.57 g. 16.00 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned; minor weakness. About EF.
obverse: Umbria, Tuder. AE Cast Uncia, c. 220-200 BC reverse: Umbria, Tuder. AE Cast Uncia, c. 220-200 BC
Lot # 3 - Greek Italy. Umbria, Tuder. AE Cast Uncia, c. 220-200 BC. Obv. Two handled vase; above, pellet. Rev. Spearhead; to right, TV; to left, pellet. Vecchi ICC 227; HN Italy 50; T.V 168; Haeb. pl. 81, 27-28. AE. 7.66 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare. Lovely earthy deep green patina. Good VF/About EF.
Amazing Cast Sextans
obverse: Uncertain Umbria or Etruria. AE Cast Sextans, 3rd century BC reverse: Uncertain Umbria or Etruria. AE Cast Sextans, 3rd century BC
Lot # 4 - Greek Italy. Uncertain Umbria or Etruria. AE Cast Sextans, 3rd century BC. Obv. Club. Rev. Two pellets. Vecchi ICC 199; HN Italy 54. AE. 20.86 g. 30.00 mm. Superb cast coin with enchanting olive green patina. EF. Ex Artemide XXXII, 2011, 14.
obverse: Inland Etruria, uncertain mint. Wheel/Crater series. AE Cast Uncia, 3rd century BC reverse: Inland Etruria, uncertain mint. Wheel/Crater series. AE Cast Uncia, 3rd century BC
Lot # 5 - Greek Italy. Inland Etruria, uncertain mint. Wheel/Crater series. AE Cast Uncia, 3rd century BC. Obv. Wheel with four spokes. Rev. Crater; above, pellet. Vecchi ICC 166; HN Italy 57e; Haeberlin p. 260, 1-46. AE. 15.03 g. 27.50 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Good VF.
Outstanding Triens
obverse: Inland Etruria, uncertain mint. Archaic Wheel/Three crescent series.. AE Cast Triens, 3rd century BC reverse: Inland Etruria, uncertain mint. Archaic Wheel/Three crescent series.. AE Cast Triens, 3rd century BC
Lot # 6 - Greek Italy. Inland Etruria, uncertain mint. Archaic Wheel/Three crescent series. AE Cast Triens, 3rd century BC. Obv. Archaic wheel within double linear border. Rev. Three crescents within double linear border; at centre, pellet; around outer rim, four pellets. Vecchi ICC 187; HN Italy 64c; Haeberlin p. 272, 1-8, pl. 91, 5-6. AE. 50.45 g. 47.00 mm. A fascinating Triens of enchanting beauty. Untouched earthy pale green patina. EF.
The Lion with Raised Forepaw
obverse: Etruria, Populonia. Monsters and Animals Group.. AR Drachm(?), 5th century BC reverse: Etruria, Populonia. Monsters and Animals Group.. AR Drachm(?), 5th century BC
Lot # 7 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. Monsters and Animals Group. AR Drachm(?), 5th century BC. Obv. Head and neck of lion left, with raised mane and open jaws; raised forepaw. Dotted border. Rev. Blank. Cf. Vecchi EC Series 5 ; Cf. HN Italy 114 ; Cf. HGC 1 85. AR. 5.28 g. 18.00 mm. RRRR. Of the greatest rarity. Unique (?) example of a previously unlisted variety of the formerly rare Vecchi EC Series 5. Porous surface. VF.
10 Units with Dolphins
obverse: Etruria, Populonia. First Metus Group.. AR Didrachm of 10 Units, c. 425-400 BC reverse: Etruria, Populonia. First Metus Group.. AR Didrachm of 10 Units, c. 425-400 BC
Lot # 8 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. First Metus Group. AR Didrachm of 10 Units, c. 425-400 BC. Obv. Head of Metus facing, wearing diadem; below, dolphins flanking X (mark of value). Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC Series 7; HN Italy 117; Sambon 37. AR. 8.00 g. 25.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, Vecchi listed only five specimen for this series. An outstanding example of enchanting beauty and prettily toned, with lovely golden highlights. Exceptional. EF.
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obverse: Etruria, Populonia. First Metus Group. AR 2.5 Units, c. 425-400 BC reverse: Etruria, Populonia. First Metus Group. AR 2.5 Units, c. 425-400 BC
Lot # 9 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. First Metus Group. AR 2.5 Units, c. 425-400 BC. Obv. Head of Metus facing, hair bound with diadem; below, II
Vecchi ICC 18 Plate Coin
obverse: Etruria, Populonia. Wheel Group.. AR Unit, 4th century BC reverse: Etruria, Populonia. Wheel Group.. AR Unit, 4th century BC
Lot # 10 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. Wheel Group. AR Unit, 4th century BC. Obv. Wheel with long crossbar, central pin supported by two struts. Rev. Wheel with long crossbar supported by two struts. Vecchi EC Series 18 (O1/R1) (this coin); HN Italy -; Sambon -; Vicari -. AR. 0.78 g. 10.00 mm. RRRR. Of the greatest rarity: this is the only specimen known. Delicate dark tone. Good VF.
obverse: Etruria, Populonia. Second Metus Group.. AR 20-Asses, 3rd century BC reverse: Etruria, Populonia. Second Metus Group.. AR 20-Asses, 3rd century BC
Lot # 11 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. Second Metus Group. AR 20-Asses, 3rd century BC. Obv. Facing head of Metus, tongue protruding, hair bound with diadem; below, X X. Rev. Irregular cross-like lines. Vecchi EC Series 53; HN Italy 151; Sambon 50-1. AR. 8.13 g. 22.00 mm. RR. Sound metal. A choice example, sharply struck on a broad flan, bright and superb. Lightly toned. EF.
obverse: Etruria, Populonia. Laureate Male Head Group.. AR 10-Asses, c. 300-250 BC reverse: Etruria, Populonia. Laureate Male Head Group.. AR 10-Asses, c. 300-250 BC
Lot # 12 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. Laureate Male Head Group. AR 10-Asses, c. 300-250 BC. Obv. Laureate male head left; behind, [X]. Rev. Blank, with shallow protuberance. Vecchi EC Series 70 (plate coin 70.229); HN Italy 168; SNG ANS 26 (same obverse die); Sambon 73-4. AR. 4.26 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal. Brilliant and prettily toned, with iridescent highlights. Worn and rusty obverse die, otherwise. good VF. Ex CNG 119, 2005, 3; published in Vecchi EC (70.229).
obverse: Etruria, Populonia. Turms/Two Caducei Group.. AE Sextans of 11-Units, late 3rd century BC reverse: Etruria, Populonia. Turms/Two Caducei Group.. AE Sextans of 11-Units, late 3rd century BC
Lot # 13 - Greek Italy. Etruria, Populonia. Turms/Two Caducei Group. AE Sextans of 11-Units, late 3rd century BC. Obv. Bust of Turms right, wearing winged petasus; to left, crescent. Rev. PVPLVNA. Two filleted kerykeioi; /X (mark of value) between. Vecchi EC Series 139; HN Italy 190; Sambon 118. AE. 10.15 g. 30.00 mm. RR. Interesting example, overstruck on Populonia' Sextans. Lovely green-brown patina. Minor metal flaws. About EF.
obverse: Etruria, uncertain mint. AV 10-Asses, 3rd century BC reverse: Etruria, uncertain mint. AV 10-Asses, 3rd century BC
Lot # 14 - Greek Italy. Etruria, uncertain mint. AV 10-Asses, 3rd century BC. Obv. X within round incuse. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC Undefined mints, Series 1; HN Italy -; Sambon -. AV. 0.77 g. 7.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Choice and lightly toned. EF. Privately purchased by Spink, London. These rare gold coins are possibly votive and seem to be on struck of a gold As of about 0.078 g., a little heavier than the gold as standard employed by Populonia of 0.056 g. and Republican 60-as gold issue (Crawford 1974, 105/2) attributed to Etruria (Vecchi EC, p. 381).
obverse: Etruria, uncertain mint. AV As, 3rd century BC reverse: Etruria, uncertain mint. AV As, 3rd century BC
Lot # 15 - Greek Italy. Etruria, uncertain mint. AV As, 3rd century BC. Obv. I between two pellets. Rev. Blank. Vecchi EC Undefined mints, Serie 4; HN Italy -; Sambon p. 37, 1. AV. 0.10 g. 4.50 mm. RRR. Very rare. Virtually as struck. EF. Privately purchased by Spink, London.
obverse: Coastal Etruria, Vetulonia. Male Head Wearing Ketos Headdress Group.. AE Uncia, 3rd century BC reverse: Coastal Etruria, Vetulonia. Male Head Wearing Ketos Headdress Group.. AE Uncia, 3rd century BC
Lot # 16 - Greek Italy. Coastal Etruria, Vetulonia. Male Head Wearing Ketos Headdress Group. AE Uncia, 3rd century BC. Obv. Male head right, wearing ketos headdress. Rev. Ornamental trident between two dolphins. Vecchi EC Series 16, 1–21 corr. (denomination; O11/R22); HN Italy 204; Sambon 125. AE. 5.31 g. 18.50 mm. RR. Very rare and in excellent condition for issue. Slightly rough emerald green patina. Good VF.
Vecchi Plate Coin
obverse: Coastal Etruria, Vulci. Head of Metus/Scarab Group. AR Diobol, 5th-4th century BC reverse: Coastal Etruria, Vulci. Head of Metus/Scarab Group. AR Diobol, 5th-4th century BC
Lot # 17 - Greek Italy. Coastal Etruria, Vulci. Head of Metus/Scarab Group. AR Diobol, 5th-4th century BC. Obv. Head of Metus facing, open mouth with fangs. Rev. Scarab. Vecchi EC Series 7 (plate coin 7.4); HN Italy 238; Sambon -; Cfr. Garrucci LXXIII,25. Cfr. NAC 7,122. AR. 0.95 g. 8.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, only four specimens listed by Vecchi. VF/Good VF. Published in Vecchi, Etruscan Coinage, part 1.2, pl. 132, n. 7.4. This extremely rare silver coinage would belong to the series issued by the magistrate Thezli, to be attributed to Vulci on the basis of archaeological evidence. The Garrucci specimen, now in Berlin, was considered the only one known until the publication of a second specimen in 1994 (NAC 7.122). Since then, just few other examples appeared on the coin market.
obverse: Central Italy, Alba Fucens. AR Obol, c. 280-275 BC reverse: Central Italy, Alba Fucens. AR Obol, c. 280-275 BC
Lot # 18 - Greek Italy. Central Italy, Alba Fucens. AR Obol, c. 280-275 BC. Obv. Head of Minerva right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. Eagle right on thunderbolt, wings closed. HN Italy 244; Stazio 4; Campana 5 (only 2 specimens listed). AR. 0.59 g. 12.00 mm. RRR. Choice example of this extremely rare issue, only two example listed by Campana. Lightly toned. About EF.
obverse: Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Cales. AE 19 mm. c. 265-240 BC reverse: Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Cales. AE 19 mm. c. 265-240 BC
Lot # 19 - Greek Italy. Samnium, Southern Latium and Northern Campania, Cales. AE 19 mm. c. 265-240 BC. Obv. Head of Minerva left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. Cock right; above tail, star. At right, CALEN∩. HN Italy 435; SNG ANS 188/197. AE. 6.19 g. 22.00 mm. An outstanding example, perfectly centred and superb. Untouched glossy dark green patina with light green glazing. About EF/EF. Ex Artemide XXIII, 2008, 12.
obverse: Central and Southern Campania, Capua. AE Uncia, c. 216-211 BC reverse: Central and Southern Campania, Capua. AE Uncia, c. 216-211 BC
Lot # 20 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Capua. AE Uncia, c. 216-211 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter; behind, star. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; to right, star; in exergue, KAPU (in Oscan). HN Italy 493; HGC 2 391. AE. 7.30 g. 21.50 mm. Choice example, dark green patina. Cleaning marks. About EF.
Enchanting Parthenope
obverse: Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Didrachm, c. 317-300 BC reverse: Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Didrachm, c. 317-300 BC
Lot # 21 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Didrachm, c. 317-300 BC. Obv. Head of female right; four dolphins around. Rev. Man-headed bull standing right, head facing; above, Nike flying right, crowning him; below, OYIΛ; in exergue, ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙΤ[ΩΝ]. HN Italy 576; SNG ANS 337; SNG Cop. 413; Sambon 458; Graziano 101. AR. 7.53 g. 21.00 mm. Superb didrachm, with bold reliefs and beautiful old cabinet tone with a hit of iridescence. EF.
Masterpiece in Miniature
obverse: Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AE 12 mm, c. 300-275 BC reverse: Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AE 12 mm, c. 300-275 BC
Lot # 22 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AE 12 mm, c. 300-275 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. Forepart of man-headed bull right; above, ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ. Cf. HN Italy 585 (dolphin above bull); Cf. HGC 1 484 (same); Graziano 522. AE. 1.78 g. 13.00 mm. Exceptional bronze of Neapolis. Wonderful untouched olive green patina. Minor break on the edge, professionally restored. Good EF.
obverse: Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Nomos, c. 275-250 BC reverse: Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Nomos, c. 275-250 BC
Lot # 23 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Nomos, c. 275-250 BC. Obv. Head of nymph left, hair in band; behind, oinochoe. Rev. Man-headed bull advancing right, head facing; crowned by Nike flying right above; below, BI; in exergue, ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ. HN Italy 586; HGC 1 454; SNG BN 821; SNG München 249; Sambon 497; McClean 279 var; Graziano 207. AR. 7.09 g. 22.00 mm. R. Attractive example, struck on a very broad flan. Enchanting glossy old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence; metal flaw on obverse. Good VF.
obverse: Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Nomos, c. 275-250 BC reverse: Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Nomos, c. 275-250 BC
Lot # 24 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AR Nomos, c. 275-250 BC. Obv. Head of nymph left, hair in band; behind, radiate head of Helios facing. Rev. Man-headed bull standing right; above, Nike flying right, crowning bull; IΣ below; in exergue, ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ. HN Italy 586; HGC 1 454; SNG ANS 404; SNG Cop. 461; Graziano 240. AR. 7.21 g. 21.00 mm. Choice example with characterized portrait, well centred and complete; lightly toned with golden hues. Good VF/VF.
obverse: Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AE 16.5 mm, c. 250-225 BC reverse: Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AE 16.5 mm, c. 250-225 BC
Lot # 25 - Greek Italy. Central and Southern Campania, Neapolis. AE 16.5 mm, c. 250-225 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left. Rev. Man-faced bull advancing right, head facing, crowned by Nike flying right above; in exergue, ΝΕΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ. HN Italy 595; SNG ANS 502-3; SNG BN 1074; Graziano 559. AE. 2.61 g. 16.50 mm. Exceptional fine style, choice for issue. Lovely warm brown patina. EF.
obverse: Eastern Italy, Frentani. AE 21 mm, c. 250 BC reverse: Eastern Italy, Frentani. AE 21 mm, c. 250 BC
Lot # 26 - Greek Italy. Eastern Italy, Frentani. AE 21 mm, c. 250 BC. Obv. |-ƎᗡTИƎᗡ8. Head of Hermes left, wearing winged petasos. Rev. Pegasos galloping left; below, tripod; in exergue, |-ƎᗡTИƎᗡ[8]. HN Italy 621; HGC 2 513; SNG ANS 129; Campana 1. AE. 6.89 g. 21.00 mm. R. Choice example of this rare issue, with a lovely deep olive-green patina with lighter earthen dusting. About EF.
obverse: Eastern Italy, Larinum. AE Teruncius, c. 210-175 BC reverse: Eastern Italy, Larinum. AE Teruncius, c. 210-175 BC
Lot # 27 - Greek Italy. Eastern Italy, Larinum. AE Teruncius, c. 210-175 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right. Rev. Centaur galloping right, with palm branch on shoulder; below, LADINOD; in exergue, three pellets. HN Italy 627. AE. 6.57 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare and nice. Deep olive green patina. VF.
Arpi's Didrachm
obverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Didrachm. Magistrate Dazaios, c. 325-275 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Didrachm. Magistrate Dazaios, c. 325-275 BC
Lot # 28 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Didrachm. Magistrate Dazaios, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. ΑΡΠΑΝΩΝ. Head of Demeter left, wearing wreath of grain, triple-pendants earrings and necklace; behind, amphora. Rev. Horse prancing left; above star; below, ΔAZAIOY and helmet. HN Italy 633; HGC 2 525; SNG ANS 631. AR. 6.91 g. 23.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Lovely old cabinet tone, underlying luster. About EF.
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obverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Diobol, c. 325-275 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Diobol, c. 325-275 BC
Lot # 29 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Diobol, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with hippocamp. Rev. Horse prancing left; above, APΠA retrograde; in exergue, traces of NΩN. HN Italy 634; SNG ANS -; SNG Cop. -; SNG Lloyd 95. AR. 1.03 g. 13.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Perfectly centred and complete. Prettily toned, with light iridescent hues. EF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Obol, c. 325-275 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Obol, c. 325-275 BC
Lot # 30 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Obol, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Horse prancing right; A above. Rev. Fish-hook; Λ to right. HN Italy 635; SNG Cop. 602; SNG ANS 633. AR. 0.52 g. 10.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and seldom offered. Delicate old cabinet tone. Minor peripheral weakness. EF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Diobol, c. 325-275 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Diobol, c. 325-275 BC
Lot # 31 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Diobol, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. APΠ CEΠTI. Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with hippocamp. Rev. Herakles right, fighting lion; above, ethnic; below, K. HN Italy 637; SNG ANS 632. AR. 0.74 g. 12.00 mm. R. Rare and superb. Lightly toned, with warm hues. EF. 'The name on the obverse seems to be related to the Roman name Septimius.' (HN Italy, p. 76, 637 note).
obverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE Unit, c. 325-275 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE Unit, c. 325-275 BC
Lot # 32 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE Unit, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus left; behind, thunderbolt. Rev. Wild boar right; above, spearhead right; in exergue, APΠΑΝΩΝ. HN Italy 642; HGC 1 534. AE. 6.75 g. 22.50 mm. Superb example with exceptionally detailed boar. Dark green patina with reddish spots on reverse. EF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 15.5 mm, c. 325-275 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 15.5 mm, c. 325-275 BC
Lot # 33 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 15.5 mm, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus left; thunderbolt behind. Rev. APΠA. Forepart of boar right; above, spear-head. HN Italy 643; HGC 1 536; SNG ANS -. AE. 3.76 g. 15.50 mm. Superb example. Lovely dusty greyish green patina. Good EF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 16.5 mm. c. 325-275 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 16.5 mm. c. 325-275 BC
Lot # 34 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 16.5 mm. c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus left. Rev. Horse rearing right; above, ten-rayed star; below, ΑΡΠΑ. HN Italy 644 ; HGC 1 537 var. (horse left). AE. 2.95 g. 16.50 mm. RR. Choice example of this rare variety with horse right. Dark green patina. EF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 19 mm. c. 325-275 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 19 mm. c. 325-275 BC
Lot # 35 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 19 mm. c. 325-275 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus left. Rev. Horse rearing left; star of seven rays above, monogram below. HN Italy 644 corr. (horse right); HGC 1 537. AE. 3.33 g. 19.00 mm. R. Choice example of this variety with seven-rayed star. Dark green patina with earthen dusting. About EF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 15 mm, c. 215-212 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 15 mm, c. 215-212 BC
Lot # 36 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AE 15 mm, c. 215-212 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet. Rev. ΑΡΠ[Α-ΝΟΥ]. Grape bunch. HN Italy 650; HGC 1 538; SNG ANS 646. AE. 2.85 g. 15.00 mm. R. Choice specimen, with a lovely untouched greyish green patina. About EF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Ausculum. AE 20.5 mm. c. 300-275 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Ausculum. AE 20.5 mm. c. 300-275 BC
Lot # 37 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Ausculum. AE 20.5 mm. c. 300-275 BC. Obv. Boar charging right; above, spearhead; in exergue, AYCKΛIN. Rev. Barley-ear with large grains and leaf. HN Italy 653; SNG Cop. 614. AE. 7.42 g. 20.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and in nice condition for issue. Dark green patina with reddish-brown spots. VF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Ausculum. AE 20 mm, c. 240 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Ausculum. AE 20 mm, c. 240 BC
Lot # 38 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Ausculum. AE 20 mm, c. 240 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles left wearing lion's skin headdress, club at shoulder. Rev. ΑΥCΚΛΑ, Nike standing right, attaching taenia with pendant wreath to palm frond. HN Italy 654; SNG ANS 648-50. AE. 5.83 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare and choice. Lovely tan brown patina. EF. The reverse derives from the Roman didrachm RRC 22/1 issued c. 250 BC.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Canusium. AE 22 mm, c. 250-225 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Canusium. AE 22 mm, c. 250-225 BC
Lot # 39 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Canusium. AE 22 mm, c. 250-225 BC. Obv. Head of young male left. Rev. [ΚΑΝΥΣΙΝΩΝ]. Warrior, holding spear, on horseback right. HN Italy 660; HGC 2 581; SNG ANS 694; Siciliano, Canosina, Group a. AE. 6.19 g. 22.00 mm. RR. Glossy green brown patina. VF. As noted by Rutter in HN, the male head on the obverse is thought by some to be a portrait of Sicipio Africanus, who sought refuge at Canusium in 216 BC, but this is unsubstantiated.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Hyrium. AE 13.5 mm, c. 3rd century BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Hyrium. AE 13.5 mm, c. 3rd century BC
Lot # 40 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Hyrium. AE 13.5 mm, c. 3rd century BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet. Rev. ΥΡΙΑ/ΤΙΝ[ΩΝ]. Rudder; below, dolphin right. HN Italy 666; HGC 1 559; SNG ANS 696. AE. 1.93 g. 13.50 mm. R. Choice for issue, nice earthy light green patina. About EF/Good VF.
Rare Teruncius
obverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Teruncius, c. 225-217 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Teruncius, c. 225-217 BC
Lot # 41 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Teruncius, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Star of six rays on a raised disk. Rev. Dolphin left; below, three pellets. HN Italy 672; Vecchi ICC 340; TV 276 (36 specimens recorded). AE. 90.30 g. 43.50 mm. RR. Very rare and superb. Enchanting earthy and greyish-green patina. EF.
Outstanding Luceria Frog
obverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series.. AE Cast Uncia, c. 225-217 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series.. AE Cast Uncia, c. 225-217 BC
Lot # 42 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Uncia, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Frog. Rev. Corn-ear; above, pellet. HN Italy 674; Vecchi ICC 342; Haeberlin p. 184-185, 1-56; pl. 71, 3-6. AE. 36.05 g. 29.00 mm. Superb example with amazing frog; Attractive dark green patina. Minor cast flaw on obverse. EF/About EF.
Exceptional Wheighted Semuncia
obverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series.. AE Cast Semuncia, c. 225-217 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series.. AE Cast Semuncia, c. 225-217 BC
Lot # 43 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Heavy series. AE Cast Semuncia, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Crescent. Rev. Thyrsos. HN Italy 675; Vecchi ICC 343. AE. 36.70 g. 28.00 mm. RRR. Superb example, apparently the heaviest specimen known. Attractive earthy dark emerald green patina. EF.
Stunning Luceria Nummus
obverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series.. AE Cast Nummus (or As), c. 217-212 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series.. AE Cast Nummus (or As), c. 217-212 BC
Lot # 44 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Nummus (or As), c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Head of young Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. Horse prancing right; above, star; below, L. Vecchi ICC 344; HN Italy 676; Haeberlin p. 187, 1-34, pl. 71, 9-13. AE. 96.50 g. 49.00 mm. R. Possibly the heaviest specimen known. Superb cast with lovely untouched earthen light green patina. EF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series.. AE Cast Quincunx, c. 217-212 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series.. AE Cast Quincunx, c. 217-212 BC
Lot # 45 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Quincunx, c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Four wheel spokes. Rev. Four wheel spokes; above, five pellets; below, L. Vecchi ICC 345; HN Italy 677a; Haeberlin pl. 71, 14-17. AE. 34.44 g. 34.00 mm. An outstanding example, perfectly cast in high relief. Nice mottled emerald green patina. EF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series.. AE Cast Quadrunx, c. 217-212 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series.. AE Cast Quadrunx, c. 217-212 BC
Lot # 46 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Quadrunx, c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Thunderbolt. Rev. Club; four pellets above; L below. HN Italy 677b; Vecchi ICC 346; Haeberlin pl. 71, 18-20. AE. 30.27 g. 30.00 mm. Superb example. Cast in high relief. Enchanting earthy greyish green patina. EF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series.. AE Cast Teruncius, c. 217-212 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series.. AE Cast Teruncius, c. 217-212 BC
Lot # 47 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Teruncius, c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Sunburst of eight rays. Rev. Dolphin right; above, three pellets; below, L. HN Italy 677c; Vecchi ICC 347; Haeberlin p. 189, 1-49,pl. 71, 21-23. AE. 28.19 g. 29.00 mm. Good VF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series.. AE Cast Biunx, c. 217-212 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series.. AE Cast Biunx, c. 217-212 BC
Lot # 48 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Biunx, c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Scallop shell. Rev. Astragalus; above, two pellets; below, L. HN Italy 677d; Vecchi ICC 348; Haeberlin p. 189-90, 1-59, pl. 71, 24-25. AE. 18.38 g. 26.50 mm. Superb earthy emerald green patina. Good VF/About EF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series.. AE Cast Uncia, c. 217-212 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series.. AE Cast Uncia, c. 217-212 BC
Lot # 49 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. Light series. AE Cast Uncia, c. 217-212 BC. Obv. Frog. Rev. Corn-ear; to left, pellet; to right, L. HN Italy 677e; Vecchi ICC 349. AE. 10.41 g. 21.00 mm. Nice earthy emerald green patina. Good VF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. AE Quincunx, c. 211-200 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. AE Quincunx, c. 211-200 BC
Lot # 50 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. AE Quincunx, c. 211-200 BC. Obv. Head of Mars right, wearing Corinthian helmet; above, five pellets. Rev. Wheel of eight spokes; between spokes, LOVCERI. HN Italy 678 (Minerva); SNG ANS 699/703. AE. 13.83 g. 25.50 mm. Light and delicate patina over brass surfaces; minor deposits on obverse. About EF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. AE Uncia, c. 211-200 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Luceria. AE Uncia, c. 211-200 BC
Lot # 51 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Luceria. AE Uncia, c. 211-200 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; at left, pellet. Rev. Frog; around, LOVCERI. HN Italy 682; SNG ANS 709. AE. 3.96 g. 15.00 mm. R. Rare. Choice for issue. Earthy green patina. About EF/Good VF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Salapia. AE 14 mm, c. 275-250 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Salapia. AE 14 mm, c. 275-250 BC
Lot # 52 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Salapia. AE 14 mm, c. 275-250 BC. Obv. Dolphin right. Rev. Dolphin right; below, ΣΑΛΑΠΙΝΩΝ. HN Italy 689. AE. 2.92 g. 14.00 mm. A masterpiece in miniature. Attractive olive green patina with earthen deposits. Good VF. HN Italy mistakenly repeats this type for no. 694, but it surely is correct for the earlier period.
B I Δ A I I- A R A Teati
obverse: Northern Apulia, Teate. AE 18 mm. 325-275 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Teate. AE 18 mm. 325-275 BC
Lot # 53 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Teate. AE 18 mm. 325-275 BC. Obv. [T]IATI retrograde. Lion walking left. Rev. B I Δ A I I- A R A retrograde. Head and neck of bridled horse right. HN Italy - (cf. 699: Horse pacing left); Garrucci - (cf. p.108,10 and pl. XCII,10: same); see F. and V. Rapposelli, 'Un singolare tipo monetale della zecca di Teate' in Panorama Numismatico 209, 2006, pp. 17-21. AE. 6.04 g. 18.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. In excellent condition for issue, well centred and with the reverse legend complete and perfectly readable. Dark green patina with light earthen deposits. Good VF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Quincux, c. 225-200 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Quincux, c. 225-200 BC
Lot # 54 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Quincux, c. 225-200 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. TIATI (on left). Owl right on bar; before, thunderbolt; in exergue, five pellets. HN Italy 702a; SNG ANS 1224 (part 5); D'Andrea 16. AE. 18.29 g. 29.00 mm. Choice example, well struck on a broad flan. Enchanting emerald green patina. About EF/Good VF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Teruncius, c. 225-200 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Teruncius, c. 225-200 BC
Lot # 55 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Teruncius, c. 225-200 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. TIATI (on left). Owl right on bar; in exergue, three pellets. HN Italy 702b; SNG ANS 747 var. (on palm branch); D'Andrea 31. AE. 12.25 g. 22.00 mm. Nice glossy deep green patina. Good VF/VF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Biunx, c. 225-200 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Biunx, c. 225-200 BC
Lot # 56 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Biunx, c. 225-200 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. TIATI (on left). Owl right on bar; before, Σ; in exergue, two pellets. HN Italy 702c; SNG ANS 751; D'Andrea 40. AE. 7.35 g. 17.50 mm. Scarce. Nice green patina with light deposits. Good VF.
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obverse: Northern Apulia, Venusia. AE Sextans, c. 210-200 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Venusia. AE Sextans, c. 210-200 BC
Lot # 57 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Venusia. AE Sextans, c. 210-200 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena left; two pellets above. Rev. Owl standing left on branch; at right, monogram VE. HN Italy 722; SNG ANS 769. AE. 5.83 g. 22.00 mm. R. Rare and in choice condition for the issue. Dark green patina. Good VF.
obverse: Northern Apulia, Venusia. AE Sescuncia, c. 210-200 BC reverse: Northern Apulia, Venusia. AE Sescuncia, c. 210-200 BC
Lot # 58 - Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Venusia. AE Sescuncia, c. 210-200 BC. Obv. Radiate and draped bust of Helios facing. Rev. Star above crescent; below, pellet, S and VE ligate. HN Italy 723; Burnett 4.6. AE. 3.91 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare, superb and complete, with clearly readable exergue. Lovely earthy olive green patina. Good VF.
obverse: Southern Apulia, Brundisium. AE Semis, 2nd century reverse: Southern Apulia, Brundisium. AE Semis, 2nd century
Lot # 59 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Brundisium. AE Semis, 2nd century. Obv. Head of Poseidon right, laureate; behind, Victory crowning him with wreath and trident; below, S. Rev. Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding lyre and Nike crowning him; to right, S; to left, star; below, BRVN. HN Italy -; cf. 749; SNG BN 1522; D'Andrea-Tafuri serie F, n°1 (simbolo stella). AE. 8.11 g. 22.00 mm. R. Exceptional untouched turquoise green patina. Choice for issue. EF/About EF.
obverse: Southern Apulia, Brundisium. AE Semis, 2nd century reverse: Southern Apulia, Brundisium. AE Semis, 2nd century
Lot # 60 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Brundisium. AE Semis, 2nd century. Obv. Head of Poseidon right, laureate; behind, Victory crowning him with wreath and trident; below, S. Rev. Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding lyre and Nike crowning him; to right, S; to left, amphora; below, BRVN. HN Italy -; cf. 749; SNG BN 1520; D'Andrea-Tafuri serie F, n°1 (simbolo anfora). AE. 5.20 g. 19.00 mm. RRR. Very rare. Lovely untouched olive green patina. Choice for issue. EF.

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