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

Sicily, Messana, Bronze, ca. 317-311 BC. AE (g 9,69; mm 25; h 11). MEΣΣANA, head of the nymph Messana l.;behind, trident, Rv. Biga of mules standing r., driven by Messana holding long palm and reins; below, T. CNS 18 R1; SNG ANS 386; HGC 2, 831. Dark green patina and about extremely fine - extremely fine.
Ex NAC H, 30 april 1998, lot 1171.

Sicily, Messana. The Mamertinoi, Quadruple Unit, ca. 288-278 BC. AE (g 17.67; mm 27; h 10). APEOΣ, Laureate head of Ares r.; helmet behind; Rv. MAMEPTINΩN, Bull butting l. CNS 1; SNG ANS 399; HGC 2, 864. Green patina, very fine

Sicily, Messana, The Mamertinoi, Double Unit, ca. 288-278 BC; AE (g 8,74; mm 22; h 5); APEO[Σ], Laureate head of Ares r.; Rv. MAMEPT/INΩN, Bull butting l. CNS 9; SNG ANS 410-1; HGC 2, 868. Green patina, very fine

Sicily, Messana, The Mamertinoi, Uncia, ca. 288-278 BC; AE Uncia (g 3,53; mm 18; h 9); ΔIOΣ laureate head of Zeus l.; Rv. MAMEPT[IN]ΩN, Eagle standing l., with wings displayed, on thunderbolt; retrograde R to l. CNS 15 Rs 1; SNG ANS 412-3; HGC 2, 874. Green patina, very fine

Sicily, Messana, The Mamertinoi, Quadruple, ca. 278-270 BC. AE (g 22,35; mm 27; h 9). Laureate head of Ares l., behind, helmet with apex, Rv. ΜΑΜΕΡ - ΤΙΝΩΝ, Nike standing l., with wings spread, holding wreath and stylis. CNS 16. Very rare. Green patina and about extremely fine.

Sicily, Messana, The Mamertinoi, Onkia, ca. 220-200 BC. AE (g 1,61; mm 14; h 7). Head of Aphrodite r.; behind, dove, Rv. Naked warrior, laureate, standing to l., holding sword and spear; on l., throphy and monogram. CNS 37; SNG ANS 438. Very rare. Green patina and extremely fine.

Sicily, Messana, The Mamertinoi, Trichalkon, ca. 220-200 BC. AE (g 1.26g, mm 12, h 9). Head of Artemis r.; behind, quiver, Rv. Hound standing l., head r., raising forepaw; on l. field, mark of value. CNS I, -; SNG ANS -; HGC 2, 859. Extremely rare. Green patina, roughness on obverse, otherwise good very fine.

Ex Sternberg, 27-28 October 1996, lot 624.

Sicily, Messana, The Mamertinoi, Pentonkion, ca. 211-208 BC; AE (g 6,57; mm 25; h 11); Laureate head of Zeus r.; Rv. [MA]MEPTINΩN, Warrior, holding spear and shield, advancing r.; Π to r. CNS 51; SNG ANS 459-60; HGC 2, 858. Green patina, very fine

Sicily, Morgantina, Onkia, ca. 350-330 BC. AE (g 3,51; mm 14; h 2). ΑΛΚΟΣ, laureate female head r., Rv. ΜΟΡΓΑΝ - ΤΙΝΩΝ, tripod. CNS 7; SNG ANS 470. Rare. Green patina and extremely fine.

Sicily, Morgantina, ca. 339/8-317 BC; AE Litra (g 17,62; mm 25; h 5); Helmeted head of Athena r.; behind, retrograde Γ and owl; Rv. [MOPΓANTINΩN], Lion r., devouring head of stag; monogram in exergue. Campana 7 B/b; CNS 1; SNG ANS 466-7; HGC 2, 904. Some roughness, very fine. Ex Artcoins 6 lot 243

Sicily, Morgantina, ca. 339/8-317 BC; AE Hemilitron (g 8,79; mm 21; h 12); Laureate head of Apollo r.; Rv. MOPΓANTIN[ΩN], Eagle standing l. on serpent. Campana 8a; CNS 3; SNG ANS 468; HGC 2, 905. Extremely fine

Sicily, Nakona, Onkia, ca. 420-400 BC. AE (g 1,92; mm 14; h 12). Head of a nymph r., wearing necklace, hair bound with fillet, Rv. Goat standing r.; above, grape cluster and pellet; before, ivy leaf. CNS 2; Campana 4 (var); HGC 2, 957; SNG ANS -. Very rare. Green patina and about extremely fine.
Ex Artemide 19.1E, 20-21 October 2012, lot 78.