Artemide 70E (Page: 3)

Lot # 121 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Rhegion. AE 23 mm, c. 351-280 BC. Obv. Lion's mask facing. Rev. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, [symbol]. HN Italy 2534; HGC 1 1682. AE. 9.57 g. 23 mm. R. Green patina, minor roughness. VF.

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Lot # 122 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Rhegion. AE 25.5 mm, c. 280-260 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. ΡΗΓΙ-ΝΩΝ. Ornate tripod; traces of overstruck (three pellets to right). HN Italy 2550; HGC 1 1708. AE. 7.6 g. 25.5 mm. Scarce. Clear traces of undertype. VF.

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Lot # 123 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Rhegion. AE Tetrachalkon, 211-200 BC. Obv. Jugate busts of the Dioscuri right, wearing wreathed pilei. Rev. Hermes standing left, holding branch and caduceus; to upper left, IIII; to right, ΡΗΓΙΝΩΝ. HN Italy 2558; SNG ANS 768-71; HGC 1 1718. AE. 2.26 g. 16 mm. Pleasant green patina. Good VF/VF.

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Lot # 124 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Rhegion. AE Trichalkon, 211-200 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Asklepios right. Rev. PHΓINΩN. Hygieia standing left, feeding serpent hold in arms from phiale; to left, III. HN Italy 2561; SNG ANS 789-792; HGC 1 1720. AE. 3.35 g. 17.5 mm. Struck on a broad flan. Minor smoothing. Good VF.

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Lot # 125 - Greek Italy. Bruttium, Terina. AR Stater, c. 420-400 BC. Obv. Female head right, hair bound with sphendone, TEPINAION around. Rev. Nike seated left on cippus, resting hand on kerykeion; [Π] on cippus. HN Italy 2603; SNG ANS 825; HGC 1 1744 (same obv. die); Regling 44; Holloway-Jenkins 48 (same obv. die). AR. 6.62 g. 23 mm. R. Nicely toned. Some marks and light scratches, otherwise. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 126 - Sicily. Agyrion. AE 24.5 mm, c. 430-380 BC. Obv. Sea eagle standing right; olive spray behind. Rev. AΓYPINAI. Four-spoked wheel. HGC 2 49; CNS III 2; SNG ANS 1166; Campana 1. AE. 17.6 g. 24.5 mm. RR. Rare. Untouched green patina. Minor roughness, otherwise. VF.

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Lot # 127 - Sicily. Akragas. AR Hemidrachm, c. 420-406 BC. Obv. Eagle standing left on, and learing at, hare. Rev. AKRA. Crab; below, fish right. HGC 2 104; SNG ANS 1006; Westermark, Coinage, 545. AR. 1.97 g. 17 mm. RR. VF.

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Lot # 128 - Sicily. Akragas. AE Cast Trias, c. 440-430 BC. Obv. Eagle standing right. Rev. Crab; on base, four pellets (four pellets). CNS I 4; HGC 2 126; Westermark, Coinage 525B. AE. 16.04 g. 20 mm. RR. Rare with eagle right. VF.

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Lot # 129 - Sicily. Akragas. AE Hexonkion-Hemilitron, 425-406 BC. Obv. Eagle on hare right on hare. Rev. Crab; above, vine leaf; below, crayfish; around, six pellets. HGC 2 136; CNS I 16; Westermark, Coinage, 671 (O3/R4). AE. 16.32 g. 27 mm. Attractive dark green patina. Almost complete and detailed. About EF. Ex KATZ Auction E-144, 17-11-2024, lot 669.

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Lot # 130 - Sicily. Akragas. AE Hexonkion-Hemilitron, c. 420-406 BC. Obv. AKPA. Eagle standing left on hare. Rev. Crab; below, crayfish; around, six pellets. HGC 2 137; CNS I 26. AE. 16.35 g. 26 mm. Green patina. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 131 - Sicily. Akragas. AE Tetras or Trionkion, c. 425-410 BC. Obv. AKPA. Eagle standing right on hare, head lowered, wings spread. Rev. Crab; below, three pellets over crayfish to left. HGC 2 140; CNS I 50. AE. 8.7 g. 21 mm. Green patina. Minor smoothing. About VF.

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Lot # 132 - Sicily. Entella. AR Tetradrachm, c. 345/338 - 320/315 BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Persephone left; Punic [QRTḤDŠT] (= Carthage) to right. Rev. Horse advancing left; palm tree in background. HGC 2 267; Jenkins, Punic 55. AR. 15.91 g. 26.9 mm. R. Lovely example of fine style. Heavy cleaning marks, otherwise. good VF.

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Lot # 133 - Sicily. Gela. AR Didrachm, c. 490/85-480/75 BC. Obv. Horseman riding right, throwing spear. Rev. CEΛΑΣ. Forepart of man-headed bull right within circular incuse. HGC 2 363; SNG ANS 21; Jenkins, Gela 97. AR. 8.5 g. 20 mm. R. Good example with enchanting tone, better in hand. VF.

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Lot # 134 - Sicily. Gela. AE Onkia, c. 420-405 BC. Obv. ΓΕΛΑΣ. Bull standing right; barley grain or leaf above, one pellet in exergue. Rev. Horned head of river god Gelas right; barley grain behind. CNS III 26; HGC 2 383; Jenkins, Gela, Group VIII-IX, 509. AE. 1.18 g. 12 mm. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 135 - Sicily. Himera. AR Tetradrachm, c. 460 BC. Obv. [IMERAION] retrograde. Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron in right hand and reins in left; above, Nike flying and crowning charioteer. Rev. Himera, standing facing, head turned left, holding patera in right hand over altar, left hand raised; in right hand, a satyr bathing in a fountain beneath a lion-headed spout, grain in upper left field. HGC 2 433; SNG ANS 167; Weber 1351; McClean 2297; Gutmann-Schwabacher 18; Arnold-Biucchi in QT XVII (1988), 18.. AR. 17.28 g. 27 mm. RR. Striking weaknesses. Very rare and good example, of great classical style. Pleasant tone. Good VF/VF.

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Lot # 136 - Sicily. Himera. AR Stater, 483-472 BC. Obv. HIMERA. Rooster standing left. Rev. Crab. HGC 2 438; SNG ANS 163. AR. 8.4 g. 20.5 mm. Scarce. Nicely toned. Slightly porous surfaces. VF/About VF.

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Lot # 137 - Sicily. Himera. AE Hemilitron-Hexonkion, c. 420-415 BC. Civic coinage. Obv. Pan riding goat prancing right, blowing conch and holding lagobolon; below, helmet right. Rev. HIMEPAION. Nike advancing left, holding filleted aphlaston and hem of chiton. HGC 2 474; CNS I 27; SNG Cop. 317. AE. 7.37 g. 22 mm. VF.

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Lot # 138 - Sicily. Himera. AE Tetras or Trionkion, c. 420-415 BC. Civic coinage. Obv. Pan riding goat prancing right, blowing conch and holding lagobolon. Barleycorn and three pellets beneath. Rev. Nike advancing left, holding filleted aphlaston and hem of chiton. HGC 2 476; CNI 32; SNG ANS 185. AE. 2.89 g. 16.5 mm. Dark green patina. VF. Ex KATZ Auction E-144, 17-11-2024, lot 670.

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Lot # 139 - Sicily. Kamarina. AR Litra, c. 461-435 BC. Obv. Nike flying left; below, swan; all within wreath. Rev. KAMARI-NAION. Helmeted Athena standing left, holding spear and shield with aegis on her back; in right field, shield. HGC 2 536; SNG ANS 1212-6; Westermark-Jenkins series 2a-c. AR. 0.56 g. 13.5 mm. Deeply toned. VF.

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Lot # 140 - Sicily. Katane. AR Litra, c. 420-420 BC. Obv. Bearded head of Silenos right, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. ΚΑΤΑΝΑΙΩΝ. Winged thunderbolt; shields to left and right. HGC 2 589; SNG ANS 1264; Boehringer, Kataneische, Series III, Li 5. AR. 0.82 g. 11 mm. RR. Good VF. Ex KATZ Auction E-144, 17-11-2024, lot 624.

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Lot # 141 - Sicily. Katane. AR Tetras, c. 415-412 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left; dotted border. Rev. Kithara; K - A across fields, three pellets (mark of value) around. HGC 2 595; SNG ANS -; Boehringer, Kataneische, Ts 7-14; Buceti 49. AR. 0.2 g. 8.5 mm. RR. Very rare. Deeply toned. VF.

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Lot # 142 - Sicily. Katane. AE 19 mm, 2nd-1st century BC. Obv. River-god naked, reclining left; in right hand, rython; left elbow resting on amphora. Rev. KATANAIΩN. Caps of the Dioscuri; below, monogram and lion's head. HGC 2 625; CNS III 9; SNG ANS 1274. AE. 5.63 g. 19 mm. Green patina. VF.

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Lot # 143 - Sicily. Katane. AE 23 mm. late 2nd-1st century BC. Obv. River-god naked, reclining left; in right hand, rython; left elbow resting on amphora. Rev. KATANAIΩN. Owl standing facing on monogram between the pilei of the Dioscuri surmounted by stars. HGC 2 625; CNS III 8; SNG ANS 1273. AE. 4.28 g. 23 mm. R. Green patina. Large die-break, otherwise. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 144 - Sicily. Kimissa. AE 13 mm, c. 317-305 BC. Obv. Female head right. Rev. Bull butting right. HGC 2 658; CNS III 1 (Unidentified Mercenaries of Western Sicily); SNG ANS -; Campana 3. AE. 1.95 g. 13 mm. RR. Light green patina. Very rare mint. About VF.

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Lot # 145 - Sicily. Leontini. AR Tetradrachm, c. 476-466 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses. Rev. ΛΕΟΝΤΙΝΟΝ. Head of roaring lion right; four barley grains around. HGC 2 660; SNG ANS 201 (same dies); Boehringer, Münzgeschichte 3. AR. 17 g. 26.5 mm. R. Toned. Graffito (E) on obverse. VF.

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Lot # 146 - Sicily. Leontini. AR Tetradrachm, c. 430-425 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left. Rev. LEONTINON. Lion's head left, with open jaws and protruding tongue; around, three barley grains and, behind the head, a laurel leaf. SNG ANS 257 (same dies); HGC 2 671; Boehringer, Münzgeschichte 55 (same dies); Rizzo pl. XXIV, 4 (same dies). AR. 17.69 g. 25.5 mm. Superb style, nicely centred and struck. Small die-break. Good VF.

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Lot # 147 - Sicily. Lipara. AE Hemilitron, c. 400-380 BC. Obv. Hephaistos enthroned right, holding hammer and kantharos. Rev. ΛΙΠΑΡΑ[ΙΩ]Ν. Dolphin leaping right. HGC 2 1778; CNS I 8. AE. 6.36 g. 23.5 mm. RR. Very rare and good example. Enchanting green patina. Peripheral areas of weak strike. About VF/VF. Ex Naville Numismatics 71, 2022, 25.

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Lot # 148 - Sicily. Messana as Zankle. AR Drachm, c. 520-493 BC. Obv. ΔANKLE. Dolphin leaping left within sickle-shaped harbor. Rev. Nine-part incuse square with scallop shell in center. HGC 2 766; SNG ANS 298-303; SNG Cop. 387-388. AR. 4.34 g. 21.5 mm. R. Some roughness. Well centred specimen. VF. Privately purchased from Numismatica Ars Classica in 2008.

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Lot # 149 - Sicily. Messana as Zankle. AR Diobol. Samian occupation, c. 493-488 BC. Obv. Facing lion's scalp. Rev. Prow of a Samaina left. HGC 2 773 var. (Corinthian helmet before prow); SNG ANS 309 var. (same); Clain-Stefanelli, 'On Some Fractional Silver Coinages of Sicily and Magna Graecia during the Fifth Century B.C.', RBN CXXXIII (1987), p. 49, pl. VIII, fig. 5-6, 5-8; Campana, Samii, fig. 13 (litra). AR. 0.95 g. 9 mm. RR. Very rare and seldom offered issue. VF. Ex Dorotheum Auctions 9/5314, lot 1085. In 493 BC Zankle invited a group of Samian refugees to settle nearby after Samos fell to the Persians. The Samians chose instead to seize the undefended city itself, at the behest of Anaxilas of Rhegion. Upon doing so, the Samians betrayed Anaxilas, and allied themselves with Hippocrates of Gela. Around 488 BC, Anaxilas suppressed the Samian rulers, seized Zankle, and resettled it with colonists from Peloponnesian Messenia. In honor of their loyalty, Anaxilas renamed the city Messana, after their homeland.

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Lot # 150 - Sicily. Messana as Zankle. AR Tetartemorion. Samian occupation, c. 493-488 BC. Obv. Facing lion's scalp. Rev. Prow of a Samaina left. HGC 2 775; SNG ANS 311; Clain-Stefanelli, 'On Some Fractional Silver Coinages of Sicily and Magna Graecia during the Fifth Century B.C.', RBN CXXXIII (1987), p. 49, pl. VIII, fig. 5-6, 9. AR. 0.11 g. 5 mm. RR. Extremely rare issue and denomination. About VF. In 493 BC Zankle invited a group of Samian refugees to settle nearby after Samos fell to the Persians. The Samians chose instead to seize the undefended city itself, at the behest of Anaxilas of Rhegion. Upon doing so, the Samians betrayed Anaxilas, and allied themselves with Hippocrates of Gela. Around 488 BC, Anaxilas suppressed the Samian rulers, seized Zankle, and resettled it with colonists from Peloponnesian Messenia. In honor of their loyalty, Anaxilas renamed the city Messana, after their homeland.

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Lot # 151 - Sicily. Messana. AR Tetradrachm, c. 480-462/1 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow biga of mules right; in exergue, olive leaf with berry right. Rev. MESSENION (SS retrograde). Hare springing right. HGC 2 779; SNG ANS 314; Caltabiano series IIB, 75. AR. 16.3 g. 30 mm. RR. Toned. Some roughness. Traces of undertype. Overstruck on a tetradrachm of Athens (head of Athena is clearly visible on reverse); very rare thus, Kraay noted only 7 examples. VF. Ex Roma Numismatics E-3, 25-10-2018, lot 48.

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Lot # 152 - Sicily. Messana. AR Tetradrachm, c. 455-451 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron in left hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands; laurel leaf in exergue. Rev. Hare springing right; D above, MESSAN-I-ON (SS retrograde) around. HGC 2 781; SNG ANS 337 (same dies); Caltabiano 330 (D146/R137) (same dies). AR. 16.36 g. 26.5 mm. R. About VF. Ex Nomos Web Auction 6, 20-11-2016, lot 162.

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Lot # 153 - Sicily. Messana. AR Tetradrachm, c. 433-428 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron in left hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer; laurel leaf in exergue. Rev. Hare springing right; ΠY above, spray of leaves below; MEΣΣAN-ION around. SNG ANS -; Cf. HGC 2 785; Caltabiano Series XII. AR. 17.15 g. 28 mm. RR. Very rare control symbol. VF. Ex H. D. Rauch 96, 10-12-2014, lot 23.

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Lot # 154 - Sicily. Messana. AR Tetradrachm, c. 433-428 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron in left hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer; laurel leaf in exergue. Rev. Hare springing right; Π above, MEΣΣAN-ION around. SNG ANS -; HGC 2 785; Caltabiano 438. AR. 17.14 g. 28.5 mm. Toned. About VF. Ex Artemide Kunstauktionen eLive 21, lot 161.

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Lot # 155 - Sicily. Messana. AR Tetradrachm, c. 425-421 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron in left hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules right; above, Nike flying right, crowning mules; olive leaf and berry in exergue. Rev. Hare springing right; below, fly right; MEΣΣANION around. SNG ANS -; HGC 2 787; Caltabiano 481. AR. 16.94 g. 26.5 mm. RR. Toned. Superb example. Good VF. Ex NAC, Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction R, 17-05-2007, lot 1077.

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Lot # 156 - Sicily. Messana. AR Tetradrachm, c. 425-421 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron in left hand and reins in both, driving slow biga of mules right; above, Nike flying right, crowning mules; olive leaf and berry in exergue. Rev. Hare springing right; below, dolphin swimming right; MEΣΣANION around. SNG ANS 357 (same dies); HGC 2 787; Caltabiano 493. AR. 17.13 g. 26.5 mm. RR. Nicely toned; light marks. Choice example. About EF. Privately purchased from Windsor Antiquities in 2009.

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Lot # 157 - Sicily. Messana. AR Tetradrachm, c. 412-408 BC. Obv. The nymph Messana, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both, driving slow biga of mules left; above, Nike flying right and crowning nymph; in exergue, two dolphins confronted. Rev. Ηare springing left; above, dove flying left; below, grain ear; in exergue, ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΩΝ. HGC 2 801; SNG ANS 378; SNG Fitzwilliam 1081 (same dies); Caltabiano 624. AR. 16.68 g. 28 mm. RR. Toned; light scratches on reverse, otherwise. VF. Ex Gorny & Mosch 147, 07-03-2006, lot 1121 Ex Heidelberg Muenzhandling 50, lot 9.

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Lot # 158 - Sicily. Messana. AR Dionkion. c. 480-460 BC. Obv. Head of hare right. Rev. ME (retrograde) in linear border. HGC 2 825; Cf. SNG ANS 325. AR. 0.07 g. 6 mm. RR. Very rare denomination. VF.

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Lot # 159 - Sicily. Messana. AE Hemilitron; c. 317-311 BC. Obv. Head of the nymph Peloria left; two dolphins before. Rev. Biga of mules standing right, driven by Messana holding long palm and reins; Δ above. Ethnic in exergue. Cf. HGC 2 831; CNS I 21; SNG Cop. 424; SNG ANS 389; Caltabiano 890; Buceti 132 (R3). AE. 6.33 g. 22 mm. RR. Very rare and fine style. Choice example, with solid green patina. Corrosion spots. About EF.

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Lot # 160 - Sicily. Messana. AE Tetras, c. 406-396 BC. Obv. Hare springing left; lagobolon above; below, grasshopper left. Rev. Octopus. HGC 2 832; CNS I 3; SNG ANS 382. AE. 4.93 g. 19 mm. Scarce. Enchanting green patina. Good VF.

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Lot # 161 - Sicily. Messana. AE Dilitron, c. 338-318 BC. Obv. [ΠOΣEI]-ΔAN. Laureate head of Poseidon left. Rev. [MEΣΣANIΩN] around. Ornate trident head flanked by dolphins; palmettes between tongs. HGC 2 833; CNS I 12; SNG Cop. 420; Caltabiano 740. AE. 15.08 g. 25.5 mm. R. Rare and good example. Brown patina with reddish and green deposits. VF.

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Lot # 162 - Sicily. Messana. AE 22 mm. 278-275 BC. Obv. [MEΣΣANIΩN]. Head wearing lion skin, left. Rev. Lion walking, right; club above; grain-ear below. HGC 2 839; CNS I 23; SNG ANS 396 ff; SNG Cop. 426-7; Buceti 133d; Caltabiano 914. AE. 6.17 g. 23 mm. R. Rare and choice, with lovely reddish brown patina. VF.

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Lot # 163 - Sicily. Messana. AE 23.5 mm. 278-275 BC. Obv. [MEΣΣA]NIΩN. Head wearing lion skin, left. Rev. Lion walking, right; club above; dolphin below. HGC 2 839; CNS I 23; SNG ANS 396 ff; Buceti 133d; Caltabiano 914. AE. 6.61 g. 23.5 mm. R. Rare and choice, with dark patina. Cuprite spots. Minor smoothing. Good VF.

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Lot # 164 - Sicily. Messana. AE 14 mm., c. 400 BC. Obv. ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΩΝ. Head of Messana left. Rev. Trident between two dolphins. HGC 2 843 var. (ethnic on obverse); CNS I 10; SNG ANS -; Caltabiano, 805-6. AE. 2.1 g. 14 mm. RR. Variety of an already very rare issue. Lovely green patina. Minor oxidations on obverse. Good VF/About EF.

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Lot # 165 - Sicily. Messana. AE 14.5 mm., c. 400 BC. Obv. Head of nymph Pelorias left; two dolphins around. Rev. Trident between two dolphins. HGC 2 844; Caltabiano 'Le più antiche emissioni bronzee di Messina' fig. 14 (this coin). AE. 2.15 g. 14.5 mm. RR. Very rare, with enchanting green patina. Minor deposits. Good VF/About EF.

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Lot # 166 - Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Pentonkion, c. 208-200 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Ares left. Rev. MAMEPTINΩN. Warrior standing left, holding spear and leading horse left; to left, Π. HGC 2 849; CNS I 25. AE. 11.62 g. 28 mm. Scarce. Nice example with lovely green patina. Minor smoothing on obverse. Good VF.

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Lot # 167 - Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Pentonkion or Pentachalkon , c. 211-208 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus right. Rev. MAMEPTINΩN. Warrior, holding spear and shield, advancing right; Π (mark of value) to right. HGC 2 853; CNS I 41; Virzì 1229 (this coin). AE. 10.86 g. 27 mm. Choice example, with pleasant green patina. Good VF/About EF.

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Lot # 168 - Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Trichalkon, c. 220-200 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, tripod. Rev. ΜΑΜΕΡΤΙΝΩΝ. Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm; to left, III. CNS I 46; SNG ANS 453-5 var. (symbol); HGC 1 854. AE. 6.3 g. 22 mm. R. Earthy patina on reverse. Good VF/VF.

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Lot # 169 - Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Dichalkon, c. 215-212 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin. Rev. MAMEPTINΩN. Artemis, with bow and quiver over shoulder, advancing right, holding long torch in both hands; hound at side; XII (mark of value) to right. HGC 2 857; CNS I 44; Särström Series XVIIA; BAR Issue 13; Virzi 1258. AE. 9.07 g. 23 mm. R. Rare and choice example, with solid green patina. About EF.

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Lot # 170 - Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Quadruple, c. 275-264 BC. Obv. [ΑΡΕΟΣ]. Laureate head of Ares right; behind, spear downwards. Rev. ΜΑΜΕΡΤΙΝΩΝ. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. HGC 2 865; CNS I 7. AE. 17.57 g. 27.5 mm. Lovely dark patina. Minor metal flaws and striking weakness on reverse. Good VF/About EF.

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Lot # 171 - Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Quadruple, c. 275-264 BC. Obv. [ΑΡΕΟΣ]. Laureate head of Ares right; behind, spear downwards. Rev. ΜΑΜΕΡΤΙΝΩΝ. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. HGC 2 865; CNS I 7. AE. 15.81 g. 28.5 mm. Enchanting green patina. Rough surface on obverse, metal flaw on reverse. VF.

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Lot # 172 - Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Quadruple, 288-78 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Ares right, behind, thunderbolt. Rev. Bull butting left; in exergue, MAMEPTINΩΝ. HGC 2 866 var. (without Φ); CNS I 6; SNG ANS -. AE. 9.24 g. 24.5 mm. RR. Variety of an already very rare issue. Enchanting green patina with dark hues. Good VF.

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Lot # 173 - Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE 17 mm, c. 211-208 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus right. Rev. MAMEPTINΩN. Warrior, holding spear and shield, advancing right; to right, Δ. CNS I 54; SNG ANS 461 var. (ΔH on rev.); HGC 1 881. AE. 3.72 g. 17 mm. Delicate green patina. VF.

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Lot # 174 - Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Onkia, c. 2nd century. Obv. Head of Aphrodite right; behind, dove. Rev. [ΜΑΜΕΡΤΙΝΩΝ]. Warrior standing left, holding spear and sheated sword; trophy and monogram to left. HGC 2 885; CNS I 37; Särström Series XV, Group D, 291–7; BAR Issue 17. AE. 1.77 g. 14 mm. RR. Very rare issue. Good F. Ex InAsta 109, 2023, 7.

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Lot # 175 - Sicily. Motya. AR Tetradrachm, c. 405-397 BC. Obv. Head of Arethusa left, wearing ampyx and sphendone, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins (of one off flan) swimming in different directions. Rev. Crab within shallow circular incuse, seen from above. HGC 2 923; SNG ANS 501; SNG Cop. 481; Jenkins, Punic 46 (O6/R8); Campana 22; CNP 502. AR. 16.01 g. 25 mm. R. Rare and fascinating issue, with an expressive portrait. Slightly rough surfaces. Well centred. VF. Ex Artemide LVI, 2021, lot 98.

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Lot # 176 - Sicily. Motya. AR Litra, 412-400 BC. Obv. Gorgoneion. Rev. Palm tree. SNG ANS 503-5; SNG Cop. 483; BMC 12-14; HGC 2 936; Jenkins, Punic, pl. 23, 4a; Campana 15a. AR. 0.7 g. 12 mm. RR. A choice example. Perfectly centred and struck. Attractive cabinet tone. About EF. Ex KATZ Auction E-144, 17-11-2024, lot 675.

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Lot # 177 - Sicily. Nakona. AE 16 mm, c. 3rd-2nd century BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus left. Rev. Trident with dolphins between tongs. HGC 2 959; CNS I 8; SNG ANS 1147. AE. 1.09 g. 14.5 mm. RR. Very rare and well centred. Rough surfaces. About VF.

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Lot # 178 - Sicily. Panormos. AR Litra, c. 405-380 BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Tanit - Persephone left. Rev. Horse's head right. SNG ANS -; SNG Cop. -; Jenkins Punic SNR 57, 1978, pl. 24 E-F; Buceti 102 (R4). AR. 0.68 g. 11.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare issue. Marks. VF/Good VF.

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Lot # 179 - Sicily. Petra. AE Litra, c. 354-344 BC. Obv. [ΠETPINΩN]. Head of Zeus Eleutherios right. Rev. Aphrodite seated right, holding dove in her left hand and placing her right on seat. HGC 2 1097; CNS III 1. AE. 30.24 g. 31 mm. RR. Very rare and attractive example. Traces of overstrike on obverse. Tooled. About VF. With NGC certification n. 6647347-019.

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Lot # 180 - Sicily. Segesta. AR Didrachm, c. 412-400 BC. Obv. Hound standing right, on the scent; behind, three grain-ears; below, ΣΕΓΕΣΤΑΙΙΒ (retrograde). Rev. Head of nymph right, wearing sphendone. SNG ANS 644 (same dies); SNG Cop. 579 (same dies); BMC 38 (same dies); HGC 2 1152; Hurter, Didrachmenprägung, 195. AR. 8.38 g. 22 mm. Scarce. An attractive piece with a warm deep toning. VF/Good VF. Ex Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger 275, 22-09-2011, lot 3248.

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