DAVISSON'S E-AUCTION 42 ANCIENTS

E-Auction 42 has just two weeks to go! Bidding closes on Wednesday, December 8th. Below we look at a few notable lots in the Greek and Roman sections.

 

The Greek section begins with a classic Republicanesque Iberian Sekobirikes denarius, and a few more crude and appealing Iberian bronzes.

 

Some diverse Sicilian bronze (note especially the remarkable red patina on lot 16, the lovely Syracuse litra) is followed by a few nice tetradrachms of Alexander and Thasos. Lot 21 is particularly unusual and attractive, and about as far removed from the Thasos originals as a Celtic imitation can get. (Lot 20, stylistically crude but instantly recognizable, is more the norm.)

 

Some of the finest style in the Greek section is displayed on the smallest issues–Apollonia Pontika, Sinope, Kyzikos, and Kragos, with their gorgons, nymphs, boars, and kitharas–each are charming and artistic. A few Ptolemaic selections in silver and bronze round out the Greek.

 

The Roman opens on a choice victoriatus, followed by a diverse selection of other Republican issues–Gallic warriors, Philip V of Macedon, Diana, and more.

 

A small handful of attractive bronzes came back to us after last being offered in our Auction 15, 20 years ago (and all with pedigrees one step further, to the 1991 New York International or one of our own 1991 price lists).

 

A finely patinated Gordian III sestertius alongside a fine eastern portrait of the same, some appealing provincial issues, and a few choice antoninianii round out the section.

These are just a few of our favorites, but do take a look at the whole ancient section!

To read the complete auction, see:
https://davcoin.com/sale/E-Auction%2042

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