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"A varied collection of Ancient Coins with a specialty in Boeotian Coinage."

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Boeotian shield

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ΑΓ-ΛΑ, volute krater with a decorated upper half, all within incuse concave circle

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Boeotia. Thebes. ΑΓΛΑ- (Agla-), magistrate 363-338 BC.

Stater AR
22 mm, 11,97 g
Boeotian shield / ΑΓ-ΛΑ, volute krater with a decorated upper half, all within incuse concave circle.
very fine
Hepworth 1; BCD Boiotia 551; HGC 4, 1334.

Obverse Boeotian shield
Reverse ΑΓ-ΛΑ, volute krater with a decorated upper half, all within incuse concave circle
ID(s) Hepworth 1; BCD Boiotia 551; HGC 4, 1334.
Weight 11.97g
Diameter 22.00mm
Grade About Very Fine/aVF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 363 BC - 338 BC
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Boeotian shield

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Crater (diota); above, a caduceus lying right. ΘΕ−ΟΓ

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Collection of Monsieur L. Ancient Coins
Boeotia
Stater, Thebes, 395-338 BC, AG 12.03 g. Obverse: Boeotian shield.
Reverse: Crater (diota); above, a caduceus lying right. ΘΕ−ΟΓ
Ref: BMC.145 - Cop.338
Ex CGB, 21/01/2002, lot 82
Grading: NGC XF - 5/5 - 2/5 scuffs Conservation: scratches, otherwise almost Superb

Obverse Boeotian shield
Reverse Crater (diota); above, a caduceus lying right. ΘΕ−ΟΓ
ID(s) Ref: BMC.145 - Cop.338
Weight 12.04g
Diameter 23.50mm
Grade Good Very Fine/gVF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 395 BC - 338 BC
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Provenance History

1999-11-30

CGB FR COINS 11

lot 82

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Boeotian shield.

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ΔA - (I)M. Amphora within incuse concave circle.

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Greek Coins

BOEOTIA. Thebes. Stater (Circa 379-368 BC). Dam-, magistrate.
Obv: Boeotian shield.
Rev: ΔA - M.
Amphora within incuse concave circle.
Cf. BCD Boiotia 523; HGC 4, 1331.
Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG 344 (1973), lot 11
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 12.25 g.
Diameter: 23 mm.

Obverse Boeotian shield.
Reverse ΔA - (I)M. Amphora within incuse concave circle.
ID(s) BCD Boiotia 523; HGC 4, 1331.
Weight 12.25g
Diameter 23.00mm
Grade Very Fine/VF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 379 BC - 368 BC
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1973-01-01

Munzen und Medaillen AG 344

lot 11

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Boeotian shield

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Amphora; ΠT-OI across field; all within concave circle

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Greece. Boeotia, Thebes. AR Stater. Struck circa 379-368 BC. Ptoi-, magistrate. Obv. Boeotian shield. Rev. Amphora; ΠT-OI across field; all within concave circle. HGC 4 1331; Hepworth 84; BCD Boiotia 522. AR. 12.13 g. 22 mm. Good VF.

Obverse Boeotian shield
Reverse Amphora; ΠT-OI across field; all within concave circle
ID(s) HGC 4 1331; Hepworth 84; BCD Boiotia 522
Weight 12.13g
Diameter 22.00mm
Grade Good Very Fine/gVF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 379 BC - 368 BC
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Boeotian shield

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Amphora, DA-IM across fields, all within incuse concave circle

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Boeotia, Thebes, AR Stater, struck c. 379-368 BC, Boeotian shield, rev. Amphora, DA-IM across fields, all within incuse concave circle, 12.15g (Hepworth 18; BCD Boiotia 523), die-wear to obverse, and slightly smoothed to reverse, otherwise toned and about very fine.

Obverse Boeotian shield
Reverse Amphora, DA-IM across fields, all within incuse concave circle
ID(s) Hepworth 18; BCD Boiotia 523
Weight 12.15g
Diameter 22.00mm
Grade About Very Fine/aVF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 379 BC - 368 BC
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Boeotischer Schild

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Volutenkrater, darüber Keule DA MO K L

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Boeotien Theben

Stater 379/368 v. Chr., Magistrat Damokles. Boeotischer Schild / Volutenkrater, darüber Keule. Slg. BCD 578; HGC 1334; Hepworth in NK 17, 1998, 26. 12.12 g.; 21,2 mm. Kabinettstönung Sehr selten Gutes Sehr schön

Ex Auktionen Spink Taisei (Zürich) 41, 1992, 17, Rauch 51, 1993, 88 und Rauch 53, 1994, 49.

Obverse Boeotischer Schild
Reverse Volutenkrater, darüber Keule DA MO K L
ID(s) BCD 578; HGC 1334
Weight 12.12g
Diameter 21.20mm
Year(s) Minted Struck: 379 BC - 365 BC
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Boeotian shield.

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Amphora; above, grain and KP – AT across field. All within incuse concave circle.

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Thebes
Stater circa 395-338, AR 22 mm, 12.18 g. Boeotian shield. Rev. Amphora; above, grain and KP – AT across field. All within incuse concave circle. Hepworth 72. BCD Boiotia 573 var. (helmet on reverse).
Old cabinet tone and good very fine
Ex CNG e-sale 249, 2011, 90.

Obverse Boeotian shield.
Reverse Amphora; above, grain and KP – AT across field. All within incuse concave circle.
ID(s) Hepworth 72. BCD Boiotia 573 var. (helmet on reverse).
Weight 12.18g
Diameter 22.00mm
Grade Good Very Fine/gVF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 395 BC - 337 BC
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Boeotian shield

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Amphora with EП - П(A) across the field, all within a concave circle

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Ancient Greece - Boeotia, Thebes, Silver Stater (c.364-362BC) 21mm diameter, Epa(minondas) magistrate. Obverse: Boeotian shield, Reverse: Amphora with EП - ПA (A partially off the flan) across the field, all within a concave circle, 12.22 grammes, Good Fine with a small edge crack, Rare

Obverse Boeotian shield
Reverse Amphora with EП - П(A) across the field, all within a concave circle
Weight 12.22g
Diameter 21.00mm
Grade Very Fine/VF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 364 BC - 362 BC
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Boeotian shield

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Amphora, wreath above, KΛ – EE[Σ] across fields

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Greek

Boeotia. Thebes, ca. 395-338 BC. AR Stater (21.6 mm, 11.27 g.). Klees-, magistrate, struck 379-368 BC. Boeotian shield. Rev. Amphora, wreath above, KΛ – EE[Σ] across fields. Hepworth 67 (same rev. die); BCD Boiotia 506 (same rev. die). Unusually perfectly centered. Almost good very fine.

Obverse Boeotian shield
Reverse Amphora, wreath above, KΛ – EE[Σ] across fields
ID(s) Hepworth 67 (same rev. die); BCD Boiotia 506 (same rev. die)
Weight 11.27g
Diameter 21.60mm
Grade Fine/F
Year(s) Minted Struck: 395 BC - 338 BC
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Boeotian Shield

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Volute Krater; AΓ-ΛA across field; all within incuse concave circle

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BOEOTIA, Thebes. Circa 395-338 BC. AR Stater (21mm, 12.20 g). Agla-, magistrate. Struck circa 363-338 BC. Boeotian shield / Amphora; AΓ-ΛA across field; all within incuse concave circle. Hepworth 1; BCD Boiotia 551. VF, toned.

From Collection RW.

Obverse Boeotian Shield
Reverse Volute Krater; AΓ-ΛA across field; all within incuse concave circle
ID(s) Hepworth 1; BCD Boiotia 551. VF
Weight 12.20g
Diameter 21.00mm
Grade About Extremely Fine/aEF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 395 BC - 338 BC
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BOEOTIA, Federal Coinage. Circa 395-340 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 15 mm, 2.46 g, 9 h). Boeotian shield. Rev. BO-I Kantharos; above, club right; all within shallow incuse square. BCD Boiotia 23. HGC 4, 1165. Minor corrosion on obverse*, otherwise,* very fine.

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Weight 2.46g
Diameter 15.00mm
Grade Very Fine/VF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 395 BC - 340 BC
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BOEOTIA. Thebes. Circa 425-375 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 13 mm, 2.43 g, 12 h). Boeotian shield. Rev. ΘE-BH Kantharos; above, club to right; all within shallow incuse square. BCD Boiotia 412. BMC 78. HGC 4, 1348. SNG Copenhagen 290. Scarce issue. Very fine.

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Weight 2.43g
Diameter 13.00mm
Grade Very Fine/VF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 425 BC - 373 BC
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Boeotian shield

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BO - I. Kantharos; club above

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BOEOTIA. Federal Coinage. Hemidrachm (circa 395-340 BC).
Obv: Boeotian shield.
Rev: BO - I.
Kantharos; club above.
BCD Boiotia 24; HGC 4, 1165.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 2,37 g.
Diameter: 15 mm.

Obverse Boeotian shield
Reverse BO - I. Kantharos; club above
ID(s) BCD Boiotia 24; HGC 4, 1165.
Weight 2.37g
Diameter 15.00mm
Grade Very Fine/VF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 395 BC - 336 BC
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Head of Demeter or Kore facing slightly right

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Poseidon standing right, holding trident and dolphin; to right, monogram above Boeotian shield

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BOEOTIA, Federal Coinage. Circa 250 BC. AR Drachm (19mm, 5,04 g, 12h). Head of Demeter or Kore facing slightly right / Poseidon standing right, holding trident and dolphin; to right, monogram above Boeotian shield. BCD Boiotia 98. Good VF, light marks.

Obverse Head of Demeter or Kore facing slightly right
Reverse Poseidon standing right, holding trident and dolphin; to right, monogram above Boeotian shield
ID(s) BCD Boiotia 98
Die Axis 12h
Weight 5.04g
Diameter 19.00mm
Grade Good Very Fine/gVF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 250 BC
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Head of Demeter or Kore (Persephone) facing slightly r., wearing grain wreath.

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Poseidon standing r., holding trident and dolphin; to r., monogram above Boeotian shield.

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Boeotia, Federal coinage Drachm circa 250, AR 18.00 mm., 5.03 g.
Head of Demeter or Kore (Persephone) facing slightly r., wearing grain wreath. Rev. Poseidon standing r., holding trident and dolphin; to r., monogram above Boeotian shield. BCD Boiotia 95. HGC 4, 1174.
Nicely toned and Very Fine.

Obverse Head of Demeter or Kore (Persephone) facing slightly r., wearing grain wreath.
Reverse Poseidon standing r., holding trident and dolphin; to r., monogram above Boeotian shield.
ID(s) BCD Boiotia 95. HGC 4, 1174.
Weight 5.03g
Diameter 18.00mm
Grade Good Very Fine/gVF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 250 BC
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BOEOTIA, Federal Coinage. Circa 225-171 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 5.00 g, 10 h). Laureate head of Poseidon to right, within border of dots. Rev. ΒΟΙΩΤΩΝ Nike standing to left, holding wreath in her extended right hand and resting on a trident with her left; to left, AN monogram. BCD Boiotia 127. BMC 99. HGC 4, 1175. McClean 5618. Toned. Minor area of unobtrusive roughness beneath toning on the obverse; a few minor deposits on the reverse*, otherwise,* very fine.
From the collection of Barry Levine and the Vineyard Collection, Obolos 16, 11 October 2020, 279, previously acquired from H. Kreindler in April 2003.

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Weight 5.00g
Diameter 20.00mm
Grade Very Fine/VF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 225 BC - 171 BC
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Laureate head of Poseidon to right.

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ΒΟΙΩΤΩΝ Nike standing front, head to left, holding wreath in her extended right hand and trident in her left; to left, monogram.

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BOEOTIA, Federal Coinage. Circa 225-171 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 4.86 g, 3 h). Laureate head of Poseidon to right. Rev. ΒΟΙΩΤΩΝ Nike standing front, head to left, holding wreath in her extended right hand and trident in her left; to left, monogram. BCD Boiotia 117. HGC 4, 1175. SNG Copenhagen 390. Die rust and a flan crack*, otherwise,* nearly very fine.

From the collection of Judge Hans-Joachim Specht (1935-2024), ex Gorny & Mosch 186, 8 March 2010, 1305.

Obverse Laureate head of Poseidon to right.
Reverse ΒΟΙΩΤΩΝ Nike standing front, head to left, holding wreath in her extended right hand and trident in her left; to left, monogram.
ID(s) BCD Boiotia 117. HGC 4, 1175. SNG Copenhagen 390.
Die Axis 3h
Weight 4.86g
Diameter 19.00mm
Grade About Very Fine/aVF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 225 BC - 171 BC
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BOEOTIA, Federal Coinage. Circa 225-171 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 4.09 g, 6h). Laureate head of Poseidon right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and trident; no control marks. BCD Boiotia 144; HGC 4, 1175. Lightly toned, some porosity, minor marks, small die break on reverse. VF.

Die Axis 6h
Weight 4.09g
Diameter 17.50mm
Grade Very Fine/VF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 225 BC - 171 BC
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Boeotian Shield

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Kantharos, above, club and in r. field, grapes.

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Boeotia, Thebes Hemidrachm circa 395-340, AR 14.00 mm., 2.63 g.
Shield. Rev. Krater; above, club and in r. field, grapes. BCD Boiotia 27. SNG Copenhagen 175.
Very fine Crystallized

Obverse Boeotian Shield
Reverse Kantharos, above, club and in r. field, grapes.
ID(s) BCD Boiotia 27. SNG Copenhagen 175.
Weight 2.63g
Diameter 14.00mm
Grade About Very Fine/aVF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 395 BC - 340 BC
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EP Three wheat grains in a row, sprouting ends upwards.

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Horse galloping to right.

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BOEOTIA. Orchomenos. Tritetartemorion (circa 395-364 BC).
Obv: EP Three wheat grains in a row, sprouting ends upwards.
Rev: Horse galloping to right.
BCD Boiotia 218b. SNG Copenhagen 202.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 0,39 g.
Diameter: 7 mm.

Obverse EP Three wheat grains in a row, sprouting ends upwards.
Reverse Horse galloping to right.
ID(s) BCD Boiotia 218b. SNG Copenhagen 202.
Weight 0.39g
Diameter 7.00mm
Year(s) Minted Struck: 395 BC - 364 BC
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Boeotian shield, decorated with grain ear.

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E-P-X-O Star of eight rays.

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BOEOTIA. Orchomenos. Circa 370-364 BC. AE (Bronze, 15 mm, 2.86 g). Boeotian shield, decorated with grain ear. Rev. E-P-X-O Star of eight rays. BCD Boiotia 225. HGC 4, 1260. SNG Copenhagen 206. Minor roughness and the obverse struck slightly off center*, otherwise,* very fine.

Obverse Boeotian shield, decorated with grain ear.
Reverse E-P-X-O Star of eight rays.
ID(s) BCD Boiotia 225. HGC 4, 1260. SNG Copenhagen 206.
Weight 2.86g
Diameter 15.00mm
Grade Very Fine/VF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 370 BC - 364 BC
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BOEOTIA. Orchomenos. Circa 370-364 BC. (bronze, 2.20 g, 12 mm). Boeotian shield. Rev. E-P-K-O arranged withing the rays of a star. BCD Boiotia 225; HGC 4, 1260; SNG Copenhagen 206-7. Nearly very fine.

Weight 2.20g
Diameter 12.00mm
Grade About Very Fine/aVF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 370 BC - 364 BC
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BOEOTIA, Federal Coinage. 338-Circa 300 BC. (Bronze, 14 mm, 1.88 g, 1 h), Haliartos (?). Boiotian shield. Rev. ΒΟΙΩΤΩΝ Ornamented trident upward, with curved crossbar; in the filed to right, dolphin swimming upwards; in the lower right field, acorn (?). BCD Boiotia 57. HGC 4, 1183. Rare in this condition and attractive for the type. Green-brown patina. Good very fine.
From the collection of John Aiello and that of BCD.

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Weight 1.88g
Diameter 14.00mm
Grade About Extremely Fine/aEF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 338 BC - 300 BC
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Head of Herakles wearing lion skin right.

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ΘHBAIΩN Thyrsos and club within shallow circular incuse.

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BOEOTIA. Thebes. Ae (circa 315-288 BC).
Obv: Head of Herakles wearing lion skin right.
Rev: ΘHBAIΩN
Thyrsos and club within shallow circular incuse.
BCD Boiotia 582; HGC 4, 1394.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 3,08 g.
Diameter: 12 mm.

Obverse Head of Herakles wearing lion skin right.
Reverse ΘHBAIΩN Thyrsos and club within shallow circular incuse.
ID(s) BCD Boiotia 582; HGC 4, 1394.
Weight 3.08g
Diameter 12.00mm
Grade About Very Fine/aVF
Year(s) Minted Struck: 315 BC - 288 BC
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