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Click here to subscribeBronze Age Canaanite Bronze Warrior Figurine15th-13th century BC. A cast bronze figurine of an advancing warrior in conical helmet and tunic, the right arm raised to hold a spear and the left thrust forward for the shield; large attachment lugs to the feet. 45 grams, 90 mm (3 1/2"). From a Swiss private collection, formed in the 1960s. Fine condition.Starting Price: £800
Post Medieval Bronze Heraldic Seal Matrix Group18th century AD. A mixed group of bronze seal matrices comprising: one with elliptical head and pierced lozenge stem, the design an armorial bearing with elliptical shield charged with fess and estoile, facing helmet with crest of male torso, initials `IST` flanking; one square in plan, a ducal crown with draped mantle framing a shield with lion supporters, the shield quartered, two with bends and two with chevrons and pellets; supplied with ceramic impressions 21 grams total, 24-25 mm (1"). Property of a European Gentleman living in the UK; ex private collection formed in the 1990s. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.Starting Price: £5
Venus victrix2nd cent. A.D.Intaglio agate cornelian, mm 15x13x5. Form 6. Venus in three quarter back view to the left, is supported by a column. The goddess, half nude with a himàtion which falls on his legs, holds the arms of Mars: on his left is his helmet and on the right hand the spear; shield at her feet.
Venus victrix Roman periodIntaglio on cornelian, mm 9x7x3. Form 11.Venus in three quarter back view to the left, is supported by a column. The goddess, half nude with a himàtion which falls on his legs, holds the arms of Mars: on his left is his helmet and on the right hand the spear; shield resting column. In the field to the right is the Greek legend EOC, probably connected to the recipient or the engraver. The subject linked with the gens Iulia, considering itself descendant of Aeneas son of Venus. It becomes very common from the Augustan age, period from which is expecially depicted in three quarter back view.
9014SatiroSatyrIntaglio su corniola, mm 11x9 x1,5. Forma 9. Satiro nudo che avanza a passo di danza verso s.; di fronte a lui è visibile parte di un oggetto non ben identificabile, probabilmente uno strumento musicale. Il satiro è una delle figure più frequentemente rappresentate del corteggio di Dioniso. Frattura della parte inferiore sinistra.Satyr nude dances toward advancing to left; in front of him is visible part of not well identifiable object, probably a musical instrument. The satyr is one of the most frequently represented followers of Dionysus. Chip on the lower left edge.Male figure with helmet Colorless translucent glass (imitation of hyaline quartz or rock crystal), mm 14x10x3. Form 15. Clothed bust of a bearded male figure with thick curly hair, frontally placed, characterized by a cap or pileus identifiable with a Corinthian helmet with a raised brow. The iconography recalls Ulysses of the group of Polyphemus of the villa of Tiberius in Sperlonga. She-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus Dark purple opaque glass (imitation of amethyst), mm 10x9x3. Form 2. The she-wolf standing to left turns the head, suckling Romulus and Remus. The theme recurs in the founding myths of various cities with the meaning of Romanitas, but gradually other meanings have emerged. Among these the allusion to mother affection and to the golden age. Chip around the upper left edge.
*Casque miniature en or 585 et argent d’un grenadier à cheval de la garde impériale de 1877, poinçon de Nicholls & Plinke, poinçon or 56 zolotniks, fin XIXe s., Saint-Pétersbourg, 60g A Russian gold and silver miniature helmet of the Imperial Guard, Nichols & Plinke, St Petersburg, dated 28th October 1877, 56 standard, 6.9 cm. Миниатюрная каска из золота и серебра лейб-гвардии Гренадерского Полка с выгравированной датой 28 октября 1877 г., клеймо Nichols & Plinke, Санкт-Петербург, 56 проба, 6.9 см
The Roman RepublicP. Fonteius P.f. Capito, Denarius,Rome, 55 BC, AR, (g 4,02, mm 17, h 2). Helmeted and draped bust of Mars r., with trophy over shoulder; around, P FONT[EIVS P F C]APITO III VIR, Rv. Horseman r. thrusting spear at enemy who is about to slay unarmed captive; in r. field, helmet and shield; around, MN FONT TR MIL. Crawford 429/1; Fonteia 17; Sydenham 900. Lightly toned. Good extremely fine.
The Roman EmpireCaracalla (198-217), Antoninianus,Rome, c. AD 215, AR, (g 5,49, mm 23, h 12). ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, radiate, cuirassed and draped bust r., Rv. VENVS VICTRIX, Venus standing l., holding Victory and spear, leaning on shield set on helmet. RIC 311c; C 608. Scarce. Lustrous. Good extremely fine.
The Roman EmpireSeverus Alexander (222-235), As,Rome, AD 230, AE, (g 10,54, mm 25, h 1). IMP SEV ALE - XANDER AVG, laureate head r., drapery on l. shoulder, Rv. P M TR P VIIII - COS III P P, emperor standing l., foot on helmet, holding globe and inverted spear; in field, S - C. RIC 508; C 405. Finest portrait. Dark green patina. Attractive coin. About fdc.
The Roman EmpireConstantius II (337-361), Miliarense,Constantinople, 15 March AD 351 - 6 November AD 355, AR, (g 4,53, mm 23, h 6). D N CONSTAN - TIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., Rv. VIRTVS - EXERCITVS, soldier standing facing, head r., holding spear and leaning on shield; on r. field, control mark (?) or helmet (?); in ex. C°I. RIC 100 var; C 326 var. Lightly toned. Good extremely fine.
The Roman EmpireHonorius (393-423), Solidus,Ravenna, AD 422, AV, (g 4,49, mm 21, h 12). D N HONORI - VS P F AVG, half-figure facing, wearing pearl-diademed helmet and holding spear and shield decorated with Christogram, Rv. Roma and Constantinopolis standing l. and r. on cuirasses respectively; they support a shield inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX; in field, R - V; in ex. COMOB. RIC 1331 var; C 73 var; Depeyrot -; Ranieri 22. Very rare. Variant without palm branch on reverse. Extremely fine.
The Byzantine EmpireJustinian I (527-565), Follis,Costantinople, AD 539-565, AE, (g 23,42, mm 40, h 6). DN-IVSTINI ANVS AVG PP, draped bust with helmet in front view, holding globe with his right cross, left in the plate, right in the cross field, Rv. Large numerals M = 40, cross over, below Δ, left A | N | N | O, right X | III. In ex. CON. DOC 1; S. 1819. Shiny green patina. Good extremely fine.
Greek CoinsCampania, Didrachm,Neapolis, c. 450-420 BC, AR, (g 7,63, mm 19, h 3). NEOΠOΛITIKON, head of Athena r., wearing Attic helmet decorated with laurel wreath, Rv. NEOΠOΛI, man-faced bull standing l. cowning by flying Nike. HNItaly 547; Rutter 3 var.. Extremely rare. Of of the first Neapolitan specimen. Old cabinet tone. About extremely fine.
Greek CoinsApulia, Diobol,Taras, c. 325-280 BC, AR, (g 1,05, mm 11, h 11). Head of Athena r., wearing crested helmet decorated with rosettes, below A, Rv. [TAPA]NTINΩN, Herakles knelling, figthing against Nemean lion. HNItaly 976; SNG ANS 1444; Vlasto 1372. Rare variant. Well centered specimen. Old cabinet tone. Very fine style. Good extremely fine.
Greek CoinsLucania, Stater,Herakleia, c. 335-300 BC, AR, (g 7,88, mm 20, h 4). Head of Athena r., wearing attic helmet decorated with Skylla; at r. K, Rv. HPAKΛHIΩN, Herakles standing facing, holding club, bow and leonté; above Nike extending crown. HNItaly 1383; SNG ANS 24; Van Kauren 80. Very rare. Old cabinet tone, some corrosions on reverse. Good extremely fine. Ex LHS Numismatik n. 96 AG del 23.04.2007.
Greek CoinsLucania, Drachm,Herakleia, c. 281-271 BC, AR, (g 3,73, mm 15, h 9). Facing head of Athena, slightly r., wearing Attic helmet decorated with Scylla; at l. monogr., Rv. ͰHPAKΛEIΩN, owl standing r. on olive twig; at r. club, at l. APX. HNItaly 1418; SNG ANS -; Van Keuren 121. Rare. Old cabinet tone. Iridiscent coin. Good extremely fine.
Greek CoinsLucania, Distater,Metapontion, c. 340-330 BC, AR, (g 15,79, mm 24, h 3). Head of Leukippos r., wearing corinthian helmet decorated with a quadriga; at l. forepart of lion and AΠH, Rv. METAPONTINΩN, barley-ear, at l. club above the leaf, below AMI. HNItaly 1574; SNG ANS 431; Johnston B1.1. Very rare. Old cabinet tone. About extremely fine/extremely fine.
Greek CoinsLucania, Half shekel,Metapontion (punic occupation), c. 215-207 BC, AE, (g 3,75, mm 18, h 7). Head of Athena r., wearing crested corinthian helmet, Rv. META, barley-ear; at r. owl above the leaf. HNItaly 1634; SNG ANS 550; Robinson 3. Rare. Old cabinet tone. Die break at h 4. Signs of consumption. Good extremely fine. Ex Gerhard Hirsch, Asta 275, 2011.
Greek CoinsLucania, Stater,Thourioi, After 280 BC, AR, (g 6,01, mm 19, h 2). Head of Athena r., wearing Attic helmet decorated witha a griffin, Rv. [ΘO]YPI[ΩN], bull butting r.; above owl. HNItaly 1888; SNG ANS 1103-4. Very rare. Old cabinet tone. Slight oxidation on reverse. Good extremely fine.
Greek CoinsBruttium, Drachm,The Brettii, c. 216-214 BC, AR, (g 3,78, mm 17, h 3). Veiled head of Hera Lakinia r., wearing polos and holding sceptre over the shoulder; at l. helmet, Rv. BPETTIΩN, Zeus standing l., holding sceptre and resting foot on Ionic column; at l. crab. HNItaly 1969; SNG ANS -. Uncommon. Irridescent metal. Good very fine.
Greek CoinsBruttium, Didrachm,The Brettii, c. 214-211 BC, AE, (g 16,00, mm 25, h 12). Head of Ares l., wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with a griffin; at r. two pellets, below barley-ear, Rv. BPETTIΩN, Nike standing l., crowning a trophy; at l. cornucopiae. HNItaly 1975; SNG ANS 28. Uncommon. Dark patina. About extremely fine. Ex Stack’s, 2009, lotto 1015.
Greek CoinsBruttium, Didrachm,The Brettii, c. 214-211 BC, AE, (g 16,65, mm 27, h 8). Head of Ares l., wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with a griffin; at r. two pellets, below barley-ear, Rv. BPETTIΩN, Nike standing l., crowning a trophy; at l. cornucopiae, above star. HNItaly 1975; SNG ANS 28. Uncommon. Green patina. Very fine.
Greek CoinsBruttium, Didrachm,The Brettii, c. 211-208 BC, AE, (g 15,31, mm 26, h 8). Head of Ares l., wearing corinthian helmet decorated with a griffin; below thunderbolt, Rv. BPETTIΩN, Athena advancing r., holding shield and spear; at r. owl. HNItaly 1987; SNG ANS 100. Rare. Good very fine.
Greek CoinsBruttium, Didrachm,The Brettii, c. 208-203 BC, AE, (g 14,26, mm 27, h 2). Head of Ares l., wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with a griffin; below cornucopiae (?), Rv. BPETTIΩN, Athena advancing r., holding shield and spear; at r. thunderbolt, below monogr.. HNItaly 2002; SNG ANS -. Very rare variant. Some incrustations. Green patina. About extremely fine. From the J. Olphin Collection. Ex CNG, asta 51, 1999, lotto 77.
Greek CoinsBruttium, Stater,Lokroi Epizephirioi, c. 350-275 BC, AR, (g 8,59, mm 22, h 6). Pagasos flying l., Rv. ΛOK, head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet; at l. eagle’s head. HNItaly 2340; SNG ANS 509. Very rare. Slight crashes. Good very fine. Ex Jean Elsen & ses Files, asta V 93, lotto 54.
Sicilia, Tetras, Camarina, c. 425-405 a.C., AE, (g 3,30, mm 15, h 6). Testa di Atena a s., indossa elmo attico crestato, Rv. KAMA, civetta stante a s., regge lucertola tra gli artigli; in ex. tre globetti. CNS III, n. 33; SNG ANS 1229.Patina verde. Lievi tracce di pulitura. spl+.Sicily, Tetras,Kamarina, c. 425-405 BC, AE, (g 3,30, mm 15, h 6). Head of Athena l., wearing Attic crested helmet, Rv. KAMA, owl standing l., holding lizar with claws; in ex. three pellets. CNS III, n. 33; SNG ANS 1229.Green patina. Tooled. Good extremely fine.
Sicilia, Bronzo, Entella, Prima del 404 a.C., AE, (g 8,07, mm 20, h 12). KAMANN, testa laureata a s.; indossa elmo decorato con corona d’ulivo, Rv. Cavallo al galoppo a d. con redini libere; tra le gambe elmo. CNS I, n. 9; SNG ANS -.Rara. Patina verde. Tracce di pulitura. spl+.Sicily, Bronze,Entella, Before 404 BC, AE, (g 8,07, mm 20, h 12). KAMANN, laureate head l., wearing helmet decorated with laurel wreath, Rv. Horse galloping r. with free reins; below helmet. CNS I, n. 9; SNG ANS -.Rare. Green patina. Smoothed and tooled. Good extremely fine.
Sicilia, Bronzo, Mercenari Ispanici, Dopo il 211 a.C., AE, (g 6,15, mm 19, h 12). HISPANORVM, testa maschile a d., Rv. HISPANORVM, cavaliere su cavallo a d., indossa elmo e regge lancia. CNS III, n. 1; SNG ANS -.Lievi tracce di pulitua. spl.Sicily, Bronze,Hispani, After 211 BC, AE, (g 6,15, mm 19, h 12). HISPANORVM, male head r., Rv. HISPANORVM, warrior on horseback r., wearing helmet and holding spear. CNS III, n. 1; SNG ANS -.Tooled. Extremely fine.
Sicilia, Bronzo, Siracusa, Agatocle (317-289), c. 317-310 a.C., AE, (g 3,57, mm 16, h 10). YPAKOIN, testa di Kore a s., indossa orecchini e collana; a d. elmo corinzio, Rv. Toro cozzante a s.; sopra NI. CNS II, n. 107; SNG ANS -.Rara. Patina verde scuro. Tracce di pulitura. spl.Sicily, Bronze,Syracuse, Agathokles (317-289), c. 317-310 BC, AE, (g 3,57, mm 16, h 10). YPAKOIN, head of Kore l., wearing earrings and necklace; at r. corinthian helmet, Rv. Bull butting l.; above NI. CNS II, n. 107; SNG ANS -.Rare. Dark green patina. Tooled. Extremely fine.
Greek CoinsSicily, Stater,Syracuse, Agathokles (317-289), c. 317-305 BC, AR, (g 8,24, mm 21, h 12). ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with griffin, Rv. Pegasos flying r., below triskeles. SNG ANS - (cf 554-560/682-693); SNG Copenhagen - (cf 780-784); Pegasi - . Unique variant. Old cabinet tone. About extremely fine. This stater is an unique specimen, in fact, we don’t known other examples with both the same orientation of Athena’s head and Pegasos but also with this position of legend and of triskeles. The coins, also, falls int he first phase of production of staters by Agathokles because the weight is among 8,2 and 8,5 g, following still the Corinthian system. About the 305 BC, instead, we notice a reduction of the weight of staters at c. 7 g.
Sicilia, Bronzo, Siracusa, Agatocle (317-289), c. 302-295 a.C., AE, (g 9,85, mm 22, h 11). YPAKO[IN], testa di Atena a d., indossa elmo corinzio, decorato con un grifone, Rv. Pegaso in volo a s.; sotto tridente. CNS II, n. 115; SNG ANS 694 ss..Patina verde. Tracce di pulitura. q.spl.Sicily, Bronze,Syracuse, Agathokles (317-289), c. 305-295 BC, AE, (g 9,85, mm 22, h 11). YPAKO[IN], head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet, decorated with a griffin, Rv. Pegasos flying l.; below trident. CNS II, n. 115; SNG ANS 694 ss..Green patina. Tooled. About extremely fine.
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