Web Auction 92 - Greek, Roman, Byzantine Coins and Numismatic Literature

Sicily, Katane, Drachm, ca. 420-413 BC. AR (g 3,98; mm 18; h 9). Charioteer driving fast quadriga r., holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying l., crowning charioteer, Rv. Horned head of youth Amenanus the river god, three-quarter facing; two tunny swimming upward, their heads framing his face. Rizzo pl. XIV, 12. BM 36. Extremely rare. Lightly toned and good very fine.

Sicily, Katane, Tetras or Trionkion, ca. 415/3-403/2 BC. AE (g 2,22; mm 12; h 4). AMENANOΣ, Horned head of Amenanos l.; Rv. K - A, Winged thunderbolt; three pellets around. CNS 1; HGC 2, 607. Good very fine

Sicily, Katane, Tetras or Trionkion, ca. 415/3-403/2 BC. AE (g 2,19; mm 12; h 4). AMENANOΣ, Horned head of Amenanos l.; Rv. K - A, Winged thunderbolt; three pellets around. CNS 1; HGC 2, 607. Green patina, very fine

Sicily, Katane, Bronze, 2nd-1st century BC. AE (g 8,67; mm 20; h 12). ΚΑΤΑΝΑΙΩΝ, laureate head of Zeus Ammon r., Rv. Aequitas standing l., holding scales and cornucopiae; on l., monogram; on r., two monograms. CNS 17; SNG ANS 1298. Green patina and about extremely fine.

Sicily, Kentoripai, Hexas, ca. 344-336 BC; AE (g 2,26; mm 18; h 11); Draped bust of Persephone r., grain ear in hair; stalk of grain behind; Rv. KEN[TO]PIΠINΩN, Plow with a small bird standing on the share; two pellets to l. Campana 5 A/a; CNS 7; SNG ANS 1322ff.; HGC 2, 637. Green patina, very fine. Ex NAC sale P may 2005 lot 1173 (ADM collection)

Sicily, Kephaloidion, Litra, ca. 396-367 BC; AR (g 0,67; mm 13; h 3); KEΦAΛOIΔITAN, Head of Herakles r., wearing lion skin; Rv. HPAKΛEIΩTAN, Bull butting r.; monogram above. Campana 3; HGC 2, 643. Rare, Good very fine

Sicily, Kephaloidion, Tetradrachm, ca. 360-330 BC. AR (g 16,86; mm 26; h 12). Charioteer driving fast quadriga r., holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying l., crowning charioteer; in ex. Ršmlqrt in Punic characters, Rv. Head of Tanit (Kore-Persephone) r.; around, four dolphins. Jenkins, CPS I, 66, 48. Cabinet tone with iridescent sparkles, about extremely fine.

Sicily, Kronia, ca 336-317 BC; AE Hemilitron(?) (g 4,39; mm 18; h 3); KPONIA, Wreathed head of Sikelia r.; tiny Δ to l.; Rv. Winged thunderbolt with volutes below; shields flanking. Campana 1; CNS 1; SNG ANS -; HGC 2, 659. Very rare, very fine. Ex Kunker 236 lot 352

Sicily, Leontini, Tetradrachm, ca. 476-468 BC. AR (g 16,70; mm 27; h 9). Charioteer driving fast quadriga r., holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r.,crowning horses, Rv. L - E - O - N - T - I -N - O - N, head of roaring lion l.; arounf four barley grains. Boehringer, Münzgeschichte 2, SNG ANS 199. Toned, about extremely fine.

Sicily, Leontini, Tetradrachm, ca. 476-466 BC; AR (g 16,92; mm 24; h 6); Charioteer driving fast quadriga r.; above, Nike flying r., crowning horses; Rv. [ΛE]ONTINON, Head of roaring lion r.; four barley grains around. SNG ANS 203; HGC 2, 661. Good very fine

Sicily, Leontini, Pentonkion, ca. 476-466 BC. AR (g 0,22; mm 7; h -). Head of roaring lion r.; Rv. Five pellets (mark of value). Boehringer, Münzgeschichte 17; HGC 2, 700. Rare, near very fine

Sicily, Leontini, Pentonkion, ca. 475-470 BC. AR (g 0,38; mm 7; h -). Head of roaring lion r.; Rv. Five pellets (mark of value). Boehringer, Münzgeschichte 17; HGC 2, 700. Rare. Cabinet tone and extremely fine.