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Lot # 61 - 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 right, holding lyre; to right, S; to left, CARB; below, BRVN. HN Italy -; SNG Fitzwilliam 229; D'Andrea-Tafuri serie F, n°2 (simbolo lira). AE. 10.62 g. 22.00 mm. RR. Attractive earthy emerald green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 62 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Orra. AE 16 mm. c. 250-225 BC. Obv. Young male head right, wearing conical helmet; AΛ(?) behind. Rev. ORRA. Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, wing closed. HN Italy 785; HGC 1 715; SNG ANS 817-9. AE. 3.08 g. 16.00 mm. Choice example. Pleasant dark olive green patina. Good VF/VF.
Archaic Phalantos
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Lot # 63 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 500-490 BC. Obv. Phalanthos riding dolphin right, holding cuttlefish; below, ΤΑΡΑ (retrograde). Rev. [...] Ra (retrograde). Hippocamp right; cockle shell below. HN Italy 827; Vlasto 108. AR. 7.47 g. 24.00 mm. RR. Choice example of this rare and fascinating issue. Delicate warm patina over lustrous surfaces. EF.
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Lot # 64 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 344-340 BC. Obv. Nude youth on horseback left, wearing crested helmet, holding spear and shield; beneath horse, Δ. Rev. TAPAΣ. Phalantos astride dolphin left over waves, holding trident over his right shoulder; below, K. HN Italy 877; Vlasto 443. AR. 7.89 g. 21.50 mm. Choice example, with lovely old cabinet tone with warm hues; scratch on reverse. Good VF.
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Lot # 65 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 330-325 BC. Sim- and Her-, magistrate. Obv. Nude youth on horse trotting right, holding rein in right hand and crowning horse with wreath in left; to left, small Nike flying right, crowning youth with open wreath held in both hands; ΣIM below. Rev. Phalanthos, nude, holding kantharos in extended right hand and cradling scepter in left arm, riding dolphin left; TAPAΣ to right, |-HP and waves below. HN Italy 886; Vlasto 503-505; SNG Cop. 823; Fischer-Bossert Group 62, 779. AR. 7.76 g. 24.00 mm. Attractive coin well struck on broad flan, brilliant and lightly toned. About EF.
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Lot # 66 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 290-281 BC. Obv. Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horseback right; ΣIM below. Rev. Phalanthos, holding distaff, riding dolphin left; to right, eagle standing left; ΦIΛIΣ to left, waves below. HN Italy 933; Vlasto -; cf. 570-572 (ΦI on obverse); Fischer-Bossert Group 78b, 1065d (V402/R816 – this coin). AR. 7.82 g. 21.00 mm. Superb coin with an enchanting old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. Some porosity on reverse. Obverse slightly off flan, otherwise. EF.
Stunning Nomos
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Lot # 67 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, 280-272 BC. Arethon, Sa-, and Cas-, magistrates. Obv. Youth, nude, on horseback right, crowning horse with wreath held in his right hand, left hand on rein; ΣΑ behind, ΑΡΕ/ΘΩΝ in two lines below. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ. Taras astride dolphin left, holding tripod and resting left hand on back of dolphin; below, CΑΣ. HN Italy 957; Vlasto 666; SNG ANS 1046-50. AR. 7.98 g. 22.00 mm. Superb Nomos, exceptionally struck from fresh dies; enchanting light tone with underlying luster and warm hues. With label Numismatica Ars Classica. Good EF.
Delightful Tarentum
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Lot # 68 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 302-280 BC. Philokles, magistrate. Obv. Warrior on horseback left, holding shield; ΣΙ in right field, ΦΙΛΟΚΛΗΣ below. Rev. Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding wreath in right hand and resting left on dolphin’s back; ΤΑΡΑΣ behind, ΛΥ below. HN Italy 965; Vlasto 688-89; SNG ANS 1063-1064. AR. 7.85 g. 25.00 mm. Enchanting coin; perfectly centred on broad flan; lovely untouched old cabinet tone with a spectacular iridescence. EF.
Superb Diobol
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Lot # 69 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Diobol, c. 325-280 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with Scylla. Rev. Herakles kneeling, fighting Nemean lion; above, A. HN Italy 976; Vlasto 1315; D'Andrea-Miglioli-Tafuri-Vonghia 128. AR. 1.13 g. 12.00 mm. Superb example, great details. Lovely old cabinet tone. EF.
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Lot # 70 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 280-272 BC. Obv. Nude warrior, shield and two spears on his back, thrusting third spear, on horse rearing right; EY to left, ΦINTYΛOΣ below. Rev. Phalantos, holding Nike, who crowns him with wreath held in both hands, riding dolphin left; ΠOΛY to left, TAPAΣ to right; below, prow left. HN Italy 1002; Vlasto 720-2; SNG ANS 1089. AR. 6.46 g. 21.50 mm. Choice example well struck and centred; brilliant and lightly toned. About EF.
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Lot # 71 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 280-272 BC. Obv. Nude youth on horseback right, placing wreath on horse's head; ZΩ to left, NEY/MH in two lines below. Rev. Taras on dolphin left, holding horned helmet in right hand, stars on either side; ΑΡΙΣ to right; below, ΤΑΡ[ΑΣ]. HN Italy 1006; Vlasto 747; SNG ANS 1113. AR. 6.41 g. 22.00 mm. Superb coin, sharply struck. Brilliant and lightly toned with a hint of iridescence. Good EF/EF.
The Dioskouroi
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Lot # 72 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 280-272 BC. Obv. The Dioskouroi riding left; monogram above, below, ΣΩΔΑΜΟΣ. Rev. Phalantos on dolphin left, holding Nike who crowns him, spears, and shield with hippocamp decoration; to left, ΓΥ; to right, ΤΑΡΑΣ; below, waves. HN Italy 1011; Vlasto 775; SNG ANS 1127. AR. 6.62 g. 22.50 mm. Choice and attractive coin, with an exceptional old cabinet tone with gold and iridescent hues. EF.
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Lot # 73 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 280-272 BC. Obv. Youth on horseback right, crowning himself; ΣΩ to left; IAΛO and Ionic capital below. Rev. Phalantos riding dolphin left, holding aphlaston and distaff; to right, AN; below, TAPAΣ. HN Italy 1014; Vlasto 805. AR. 6.47 g. 20.00 mm. Superb coin, in high state of preservation; perfectly struck. Enchanting glossy even dark grey patina with a hint of iridescence around devices. Good EF.
Mesmerizing Owl
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Lot # 74 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Drachm, c. 281-272 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left with hair flowing down behind. Rev. Owl standing on thunderbolt, with open wings; to right, ΣΩ. HN Italy 1018; Vlasto 1068-74. AR. 3.26 g. 16.00 mm. Superb coin with an enchanting old cabinet tone; iridescent hues. Almost invisible circular punch(?) between owl's legs. EF.
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Lot # 76 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 272-240 BC. Reduced standard. Obv. Warrior, nude but for crested helmet, holding rein in right hand, shield on left arm, on horse stepping left; EYΦ to left, APIΣTΩN below. Rev. Phalanthos, nude, holding hippocamp on extended right arm and cradling trident in left, riding dolphin left; ZΩΠ to right, TAPAΣ below. HN Italy 1044; Vlasto 927; SNG ANS 1238. AR. 6.58 g. 21.00 mm. Choice example, with a spectacular horseman. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned, with lovely golden hues. EF.
The Dioskouroi
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Lot # 77 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 272-240 BC. Reduced standard. Obv. The Dioskouroi riding right; [ΝΙ]ΚΥΛΟ[Σ] below. Rev. Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding trident and kantharos; AP monogram behind, ΤΑΡΑΣ below. HN Italy 1046; Vlasto 935/7; SNG ANS 1243. AR. 6.16 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare. Choice and well centred, brilliant and lightly toned. Faint marks on reverse, obverse struck from slightly worn die. EF.
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Lot # 78 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 240-228 BC. Reduced standard. Obv. Dioskouros, head facing, raising right hand and holding rein in left, on horse stepping left; monogram and pileos to right; ΞE-NOKPA/[T]-HΣ in two lines below. Rev. Phalanthos, nude, head and torso facing, holding trident over shoulder in right hand, and lifting drapery with left, riding dolphin left; TAPAΣ to left; monogram to right, waves and cuttlefish below. HN Italy 1058; Vlasto 955; SNG ANS 1256–7. AR. 6.68 g. 20.00 mm. A superb example, well centred, brilliant and lightly toned.Struck from worn dies. EF.
Punic Tarentum
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Lot # 79 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Reduced Nomos – Half-Shekel. Punic occupation, c. 212-209 BC. Obv. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse with laurel wreath in his right hand, left hand on reins; ΚΛΗ above, ΣΗΡΑΜ−ΒΟΣ below. Rev. Phalanthos, holding aphlaston in extended right hand, cradling trident in left arm, astride dolphin left; monogram to right, T-A-PAΣ below. HN Italy 1078; Vlasto 971; SNG ANS 1263; SNG Cop. 948. AR. 3.64 g. 20.00 mm. Exceptional coin, with wonderful old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. Hair-line flan-crack and minor metal flaw on reverse. Good EF.
Punic Tarentum
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Lot # 80 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Reduced Nomos – Half-Shekel. Punic occupation, c. 212-209 BC. Obv. Nude youth, crowning horse with laurel wreath in his right hand, left hand holding filleted palm frond over shoulder, riding horse right; KPITO-Σ below. Rev. Phalanthos, cradling trident in left arm, holding in extended right hand, Nike, who crowns him with wreath held in both hand, astride dolphin left; EK monogram to left, ZΩ monogram to right; TA-PAΣ below. HN Italy 1080; Vlasto 979; SNG ANS 1269. AR. 3.42 g. 19.00 mm. Brilliant and superb. Lightly toned, warm hues. Hairline flan crack at 3 o clock on obv. EF/Good EF.
Punic Tarentum
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Lot # 81 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Reduced Nomos – Half-Shekel. Punic occupation, c. 212-209 BC. Obv. Warrior, wearing full armor, holding filleted palm frond, on horse walking right; ΣΩKΛN-NΛS below. Rev. Phalanthos, holding kantharos in extended right hand, cradling trident in left arm, astride dolphin left; to right, eagle standing left, wings spread; TA-PAΣ below. HN Italy 1082; Vlasto 984-6. AR. 3.66 g. 19.00 mm. Superb coin. Lightly toned, underlying luster. Almost invisible flan-crack. About EF.
Choice Didrachm
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Lot # 82 - Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, 'Campano-Tarentine'. AR Didrachm, c. 281-228 BC. Obv. Diademed head of nymph left. Rev. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse; below, TA on dolphin. HN Italy 1098; Vlasto 1002. AR. 7.31 g. 20.00 mm. Superb coin, virtually as struck, with enchanting bright surfaces and delicate light tone. Area of flat strike on reverse. Good EF. Privately purchased from Numismatica Ars Classica (with collector's ticket).
Archaic Poseidonia
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Lot # 83 - Greek Italy. Lucania, Poseidonia-Paestum. AR Nomos, c. 520 BC. Obv. ΠΟΣ (retrograde). Poseidon, bearded, nude but for chlamys draped over his arms, standing right, preparing to cast trident held aloft in right hand, left arm extended. Rev. The same type incuse left, trident and ethnic in relief. HN Italy 1107; SNG ANS 613 (this dies); Kraay and King, A mid-fifth century hoard from South Italy, SNR 66, 1987, pl. 3, 1 (this dies); E. Pozzi, AIIN 9-11, 1964, pl. 1, 3 (these dies); Wealth of the Ancient World 97 (this dies); cf. Gorini pg. 31, 3. AR. 7.27 g. 29.00 mm. RR. Very rare. A superb example of this difficult issue of enchanting Archaic style. Lovely delicate patina, enchanting underlying luster. Graffiti on reverse and minor scratches on obverse. EF. From the same dies of NAC 66 (212), lot 4 (hammer 75'000 CHF).
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Lot # 84 - Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Velia. AR Didrachm, c. 400-340 BC. Obv. Head of nymph right, hair in krobylos. Rev. Lion walking right; owl above, YEΛHTEΩN in exergue. HN Italy 1277; SNG ANS 1231; Williams 217 m. AR. 7.35 g. 19.00 mm. An attractive example, of very fine classical style. Cleaning marks. Prettily toned. MY graffito on reverse. About EF.
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Lot # 85 - Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Velia. AR Nomos, c. 340-334 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested and winged Attic helmet; Θ behind head. Rev. Lion walking right; above, E; below, Θ; in exergue, ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ. HN Italy 1285; SNG Cop. 1546. AR. 7.50 g. 21.00 mm. Good metal. Brilliant and toned, minor cleaning marks. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 86 - Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Velia. AR Nomos. Kleudoros Group, c. 334-300 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left wearing Phrigian helmet, the bowl decorated with centauress; behind, monogram. Rev. Lion standing left, feeding; A above, monogram below. in exergue, ΥΕΛΕΤΩΝ. HN Italy 1296; SNG Cop. 1563; Williams Period VI, 331; SNG Lockett 558; BMC 82; Pozzi 255. AR. 7.45 g. 21.00 mm. Fascinanting Nomos with cabinet tone. Slightly rough surfaces. EF.
Superb Velia
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Lot # 87 - Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Velia. AR Didrachm. Period VIII: Caduceus-Thunderbolt Group, c. 280 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left wearing Attic helmet decorated with griffin; on neck-guard, Φ; behind, AP monogram. Rev. Lion walking right; above, kerykeion; in exergue, ΥΕΛHΤΩΝ. HN Italy 1316. AR. 7.52 g. 22.00 mm. Outstanding coin, fully detailed, centred and complete. Iridescent tone. EF.
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Lot # 88 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Heraclea. AE 14.5 mm, c. 3rd century BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena right. Rev. Marine deity (Glaukos?) right, holding spear and shield; |-HPAKΛEIΩN below. HN Italy 1437; SNG Cop. 1141; SNG ANS 118-121; Van Keuren 144; SNG Morcom 266. AE. 2.60 g. 14.50 mm. RR. Very rare and choice. Attractive earthy light green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 89 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Nomos, c. 540-510 BC. Obv. ΜΕΤΑ (retrograde) to right. Ear of barley with seven grains. Rev. Incuse ear of barley with seven grains. HN Italy 1481; Noe class IX, 194; SNG ANS -; cf. Gorini 17. AR. 7.94 g. 26.00 mm. Superb and brilliant. Great metal, delicate patina over attractive, brilliant surfaces. Minor roughness. EF.
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Lot # 90 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 510-470 BC. Obv. META. Six-grained barley ear. Rev. Incuse six-grained barley ear. HN Italy 1482; Noe 201. AR. 7.96 g. 24.00 mm. Lovely dark tone, underlying luster. About EF.
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Lot # 91 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Nomos, c. 400-340 BC. Obv. Head of Demeter right, wearing fillet; |-ΥΓΙΕΙΑ in thiny letters on neck tranche. Rev. Ear of barley with leaf to left, T below the leaf; to right, ME. HN Italy 1516; Noe 413; HGC 1 1042. AR. 7.65 g. 24.00 mm. Nice example with lovely light golden tone. EF.
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Lot # 92 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 340-330 BC. Obv. Head of Demeter left, hair tucked up under barley wreath. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ. Seven-grained barley ear; leaf to right; caduceus and ΛΥ to left. HN Italy 1556; Johnston A1.4.. AR. 7.74 g. 24.00 mm. RR. Attractive example of this rare issue, in fine late classical style. Lovely old cabinet tone, metal flaw on obverse and reverse, otherwise. about EF/EF.
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Lot # 93 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 340-330 BC. Obv. ΛEΥKIΠΠOΣ. Head of bearded Leukippos right, wearing Corinthian helmet; [dog seated left behind, raising his forepaw]. Rev. META. Seven-grain barley ear with leaf to right; on leaf, bird with open wings to right; below leaf, AMI. HN Italy 1576; SNG ANS 443; Johnston B3.16. AR. 7.80 g. 21.00 mm. An attractive example with lovely old cabinet tone with warm hues. AV(?) graffito on reverse. Good VF.
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Lot # 94 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 330-290 BC. Obv. Head of Demeter right, wearing barley-wreath, triple pendant earring and necklace. Rev. META. Barley ear of seven grains with leaf to right; ΛY to lower left; star above leaf. HN Italy 1592; Johnston Class C, 8.14–5. AR. 7.80 g. 21.00 mm. Great metal. A superb example, brilliant and prettily toned, with lovely iridescent hues. Minor area of weakness on reverse. EF.
Choice Metapontum
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Lot # 95 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Half Shekel – Drachm. Time of Hannibal, c. 212-206 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet. Rev. META. Five-grained barley ear, leaf to right. HN Italy 1632; SNG ANS 549; Robinson pl. VI.4. AR. 3.72 g. 17.00 mm. Superb coin, exceptionally detailed. Brilliant and lightly toned with golden hues. Good EF.
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Lot # 96 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AE 16 mm, c. 300-250 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left. Rev. META. Ear of barley with leaf to left; tripod to right. HN Italy 1675; HGC 1 1116; Johnston Bronze 40. AE. 2.87 g. 16.00 mm. R. Outstanding bronze, in high state of preservation; enchanting brown-green tone with brilliant hues over surfaces; minor turquoise deposits. EF.
Exceptional Facing Athena
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Lot # 97 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AE 16.5 mm, c. 300-250 BC. Obv. Head of Athena facing slightly right, wearing pearl necklace and triple-crested helmet decorate with laurel wreath. Rev. Barley ear; META upwards to left, cross-torch to right. HN Italy 1682; Johnston, Bronze 46. AE. 4.26 g. 16.50 mm. Outstanding coin, in the highest state of preservation for a bronze. Lovely warm brown patina. About FDC.
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Lot # 98 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AE 15.5 mm, c. 300-250 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. Barley-ear with leaf to right; META to left. HN Italy 1696; SNG ANS 567; SNG Cop. 1252-3; Johnston 60. AE. 3.24 g. 15.50 mm. A superb example, perfectly centred on a regular flan; enchanting light warm tone. Good EF/EF.
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Lot # 99 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AE 15 mm, c. 300-250 BC . Obv. Head of Demeter right, wearing barley-wreath. Rev. META. Barley-ear with leaf to right; above leaf, fly. HN Italy 1698; SNG ANS 574; Johnston 62. AE. 2.98 g. 15.00 mm. Superb example, well struck and perfectly centred; lovely warm brown patina, with brilliant hues undertone. EF.
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Lot # 100 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AE 16.5 mm, late 3rd century BC. Obv. Head of Leukippos right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet with hippocamp on bowl. Rev. Demeter standing facing, head right, left hand on hip, holding long cross-torch in right, to right, META. HN Italy 1702; SNG ANS 561; SNG Cop. 1249; Johnston 66. AE. 4.50 g. 16.50 mm. R. Enchanting little bronze, in high state of preservation; lovely warm brown patina. EF. Lovely dark-green patina.
Outstanding Miniature
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Lot # 101 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AE 15 mm, c. 300-250 BC. Obv. Athena Alkidemos advancing right, brandishing spear and holding shield. Rev. Owl standing right, head facing, on ear of barley; META to left. HN Italy 1704; SNG Cop. 1254. AE. 3.97 g. 15.00 mm. Superb bronze, in exceptional state of preservation. Lovely light brown patina. Good EF/EF.
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Lot # 102 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AE 16 mm, c. 300-250 BC. Obv. Athena Alkidemos standing left, holding spear and shield. Rev. META. Owl standing left on stalk of barley-ear. HN Italy 1704; HGC 1 1113. AE. 3.13 g. 16.00 mm. Choice example. Lovely light brown patina with minor turquoise deposits. EF.
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Lot # 103 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Sybaris. AR Nomos, c. 550-510 BC. Obv. Bull standing left, head right; VM in exergue. Rev. Incuse bull standing right, head left. HN Italy 1729; S&S Class B, pl. XLVIII, 4–8; Gorini 2. AR. 7.94 g. 30.00 mm. Choice example of this fascinating and archaic issue. Brilliant and lightly toned. About EF.
Enchanting Miniature of Thurium
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Lot # 104 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Thurium. AR Triobol, c. 443-400 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right wearing laureate Attic helmet and necklace with pendants. Rev. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ. Bull charging left; in exergue, fish left. HN Italy 1757; SNG Cop. 1471; SNG Ashmolean 1010. AR. 1.21 g. 12.00 mm. R. Superb coins, with a delicate untouched even patina over bright surfaces. Minor flan crack. Good EF.
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Lot # 105 - Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Thurium. AR Nomos, c. 443-400 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena right, bowl decorated with olive-wreath; above visor, Γ. Rev. ΘΟΥΡΙΩΝ. Bull walking left, head lowered; between its legs, Γ; in exergue, fish to right. HN Italy 1759; SNG ANS 879; SNG Lockett 340. AR. 7.58 g. 21.00 mm. R. Roughness. A beautiful example in early classic style, lightly toned, underlying luster. About EF.
Hannibalic Electrum
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Lot # 106 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Carthaginians in South-West Italy. EL 3/8 Shekel, c. 216-211 BC. Obv. Janiform female heads, each wearing grain ear wreath. Rev. Zeus, holding thunderbolt and scepter, standing in quadriga right, driven by Nike, who stands beside him, holding reins. HN Italy 2013; SNG ANS 146 (Capua); Robinson, Second pl. V, 3 (Capua); Jenkins & Lewis 487 (Capua). EL. 2.50 g. 15.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Nice example of this fascinating issue; brilliant and lightly toned; minor roughness on obverse, deposits/oxidations. Good VF/About EF. This coinage, previously attributed to Capua in Campania, has been conclusively reattributed to the Carthaginians in Bruttium under Hannibal (see M.H. Crawford, 'Provenances, Attributions, and Chronology of Some Early Italian Coinages,' CH IX (2002), p. 274, and HN Italy). While it is likely that this issue was minted in Bruttium by the Carthaginians, there is a possibility that these coins were struck in Carthage and transported to South Italy for Hannibal's use (see G.K. Jenkins, Studi per Laura Breglia, Parte I, Generalia-Numismatica Greca. Bollettino di Numismatica, Supplemento al No. 4. [Rome, 1987], pp. 223-4).
Rare 3/8 Shekel
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Lot # 107 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Carthaginians in South-West Italy. EL 3/8 Shekel, c. 216-211 BC. Obv. Head of Tanit-Demeter left, wearing grain-wreath, earring and necklace. Rev. Horse standing right, pellet between legs. HN Italy 2014; Cf. Jenkins & Lewis pl. 28, 4 (Silver). EL. 1.69 g. 15 mm. RRR. Choice example of this extremely rare issue. Slightly waved flan and minor scratches. About EF.
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Lot # 108 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Carthaginians in South-West Italy. AR Half Shekel, c. 216-211 BC. Second Punic War issue. Uncertain Punic mint in Bruttium. Obv. Wreathed head of Tanit left; pellet behind. Rev. Horse standing right; solar disk above, Punic letter 'ayin' below. HN Italy 2016; SNG Cop. 363; cf. Jenkins & Lewis pl. 28, 3; cf. Robinson, Second, pg. 45, 4. AR. 3.60 g. 19.00 mm. R. Choice and attractive example of this rare issue. Old cabinet tone with warm hues, slightly waved flan. About EF.
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Lot # 109 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Carthaginians in South-West Italy. AR Quarter Shekel, c. 215-205 BC. Second Punic War issue. Uncertain Punic mint in Bruttium (Lokris?). Obv. Wreathed head of Tanit left. Rev. Horse standing right. HN Italy 2020; CNP 23; Jenkins, Some L2; Robinson, Second p. 53, 3. AR. 1.79 g. 15.00 mm. Superb and brilliant; delicate light tone. EF.
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Lot # 110 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Kaulonia. AR Nomos, c. 475-425 BC. Obv. Apollo advancing right, holding branch aloft in right hand, small daimon running right on extended left arm; retrograde KAVΛ to left; to right, stag standing right, head reverted. Rev. Stag standing right; retrograde KAVΛ above, laurel branch to right. HN Italy 2046; HGC 1 1419; SNG ANS 179 (same dies); Noe, Caulonia, 92. AR. 7.92 g. 21.00 mm. Lovely old cabinet tone, underlying luster. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 111 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Kroton. AR Nomos, c. 480-430 BC. Obv. Tripod; to left, heron; to right, ϘPO. Rev. Incuse tripod. HN Italy 2101; SNG ANS 264-268; Attianese 48 var. (heron to right). AR. 7.76 g. 21.00 mm. Attractive nomos with thick and compact flan. Deeply toned, underlying luster. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 112 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Kroton. AR Nomos, c. 400-325 BC. Obv. Head of Hera Lakinia facing slightly right, wearing stephane decorated with palmettes. Rev. KPOTΩNIATAΣ. Herakles seated left on rock covered with lion's skin, holding cup and club, bow below; B above. HN Italy 2168; SNG ANS 373. AR. 7.61 g. 22.50 mm. Choice example of this attractive issue. Old cabinet tone, underlying luster. Good VF.
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Lot # 113 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Kroton. Time of Alexander the Molossian. AE 20 mm, c. 333-331 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress; above, ΔΙ. Rev. ΚΡΟ. Eagle right, wings open, alighting on snake. HN Italy 2217; SNG ANS 432; Attianese 196. AE. 6.89 g. 20.00 mm. R. Superb bronze, possibly the finest specimen known. Attractive and untouched green brown patina with lighter glaze. EF.
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Lot # 114 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Laus. AR Stater, c. 480-460 BC. Obv. Man-faced bull standing left, looking backwards; above, ΛAΣ. Rev. Man-faced bull standing right; above, NOΣ. HN Italy 2275; HGC 2 1537 var; Sternberg, Actes du 8° Congrès International 1973, pl. 13, 5. AR. 7.50 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Good metal, brilliant and lightly toned. VF.
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Lot # 115 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Petelia. AE 18 mm, late 3rd century BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. ΠΕΤΗΛΙ/ΝΩΝ. Tripod. HN Italy 2455; SNG ANS 603; SNG Cop. 1916; Caltabiano Petelia 2. AE. 5.55 g. 18.00 mm. A choice example, sharply struck. Deep green patina. EF.
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Lot # 116 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Petelia. AE 17 mm, c. 216-204 BC. Obv. Head of Ares right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. ΠETH-ΛINΩN. Nike standing to left, holding wreath. HN Italy 2456; HGC 1 1616; SNG ANS 607. AE. 3.68 g. 17.00 mm. Choice example. Lovely glossy green-brown patina. EF.
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Lot # 117 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Petelia. AE Quadrans, late 3rd century BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus right; behind, three pellets. Rev. ΠΕΤΗΛΙ/ΝΩΝ. Zeus standing facing, holding sceptre and thunderbolt; behind, monogram. HN Italy 2461; SNG ANS 612; SNG Cop. 1916; Caltabiano Petelia Pl. IV, 7. AE. 3.59 g. 17.00 mm. A choice example, sharply struck. Emerald green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 118 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Rhegion. AE 24 mm, c. 260-218 BC. Obv. Head of Artemis right, bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. ΠΗΓΙ - ΝΩΝ. Kithara. HN Italy 2546; HGC 1 1678; SNG ANS 729ff. AE. 5.36 g. 22.50 mm. Superb example, with an enchanting and untouched greyish green patina, areas of porosity. EF.
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Lot # 119 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Rhegion. AE 13 mm, c. 215-150 BC. Obv. Head of Artemis right, bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. ΠΗΓΙ - ΝΩΝ. Kithara. HN Italy 2549; HGC 1 1707; SNG ANS 742. AE. 1.16 g. 13.00 mm. R. Superb miniature, with an enchanting and untouched greyish green patina. EF.
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Lot # 120 - Greek Italy. Bruttium(?), Breig. AE 13 mm (Dichalkon ?), c. 340-320 BC. Obv. Head of a stag to right; K-A flanking. Rev. BΡΕΙΓ. Plow; to right, monogram. HN Italy -; Attianese 1; cf. NAC 8 (1995), 451. AE. 0.87 g. 13.50 mm. RRR. Very rare. Nice glossy light green patina, area of broken patina. EF.
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Lot # 121 - Sicily. Adranon. AE Litra(?), c. 354/3-345/4 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left. Rev. AΔPANITAN. Kithara. HGC 2 37; CNS III 1-3; Castrizio Series II, 1; Campana 6. AE. 14.76 g. 29.00 mm. R. Rare. Brown patina, die shift on reverse. VF/About VF.

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