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STACK'S BOWERS: PETER JONES COLLECTIONStack's Bowers will be selling the Peter Jones M.D. Collection as part of their January 2026 NYINC Auction. Select items are discussed below. -Garrett 
ITALY. Bruttium. Kaulonia. AR Stater (7.03 gms), ca. 535-500 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Brushed. HGC-1, 1416; HN Italy-2035; Noe-Group A, 21 (same dies). Obverse: Apollo advancing right, holding branch overhead and extending hand upon which a small daimon, holding branch in each hand, runs right; to right, stag standing right, head left; dot-and-cable border around; Reverse: Incuse of obverse, but daimon in outline and with no ethnic; radiate border around. Always counted among the most iconic issues of Archaic Greek Italy, this example portrays a crisp strike on its characteristically large round flan. Some pitting and roughness, but this is mostly limited to the reverse; the obverse retains an enchanting lustrous and argent appearance. Provenance: From the Peter Jones M.D. Collection (Greek Coin Art pg. 19; #1024). Ex: Classical Numismatic Group 67 (9/2004) Lot # 175 (with ticket). Ex: Dr. J. S. Wilkinson Collection (Malter 49 - 11/1992 Lot # 106 [with ticket]).
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SICILY. Leontini. AR Tetradrachm (17.24 gms), ca. 455-430 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style. Flan Flaws, Marks. HGC-2, 671; SNG ANS-257; Boehringer-55 (same dies). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo left; Reverse: Head of roaring lion left; three barley grain around; leaf to right. Gorgeous mottled cabinet tone with glistening brilliance throughout. An elegant example of the type that is worthy of a premium bid on account of its superior eye appeal. Provenance: From the Peter Jones M.D. Collection (Greek Coin Art pg. 45; #933).
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SICILY. Messana. AR Tetradrachm (17.29 gms), ca. 425-421 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Die Shift, Brushed, Scuff. HGC-2, 787; Caltabiano-487. Obverse: Charioteer driving mule biga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer; below exergual line, laurel leaf; Reverse: Hare springing right; below, dolphin to right. Very well-centered, with an excellent sharp strike appearing on each side. Even dove-gray tone with persistent luster flashing throughout the fields. Provenance: From the Peter Jones M.D. Collection (Greek Coin Art pg. 37; #941). Ex: Freeman & Sear 10 (2/2004) Lot # 63 (with ticket).
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SICILY. Syracuse. Hieron II, 275-215 B.C. AR 16 Litrai (Tetradrachm) (13.33 gms), ca. 218/7-214 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style. HGC-2, 1554; BAR Issue-65. Obverse: Diademed and veiled bust left; torch to right; Reverse: Nike driving quadriga right; E below. A lovely example of this ever popular type, yielding impressive strike, and escaping the faults that are often seen. Deserving of a premium bid from any specialist seeking an impressive example. Provenance: From the Peter Jones M.D. Collection (Greek Coin Art pg. 43; #2419). Ex: Kunker 273 (3/2016) Lot # 177. Ex: Kunker 26 (3/1994) Lot # 583. Ex: Munzen und Medaillen list (1983) Lot # 31.
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MACEDON. Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander I, ca. 498-454 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (12.55 gms), ca. 476-460 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Scuffs. HGC-3.1, 767; SNG ANS-25-26. Obverse: Horseman riding right, wearing kausia and holding spears; Reverse: Forepart of goat right within incuse square. A RARE issue in general, and usually well-worn when encountered. This example, by contrast, preserves a fine strike in sharp attractive condition. A few marks and scuffs, mostly obscured by the coin's mottled gray tone. A high-class representative of this early Macedonian type. Provenance: From the Peter Jones M.D. Collection (Greek Coin Art pg. 55; #1261). Ex: Classical Numismatic Group 73 (9/2006) Lot # 122 (with ticket).
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ISLANDS OF TROAS. Tenedos. AR Tetradrachm (16.50 gms), ca. 100-70 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Bent, Brushed. HGC-6, 390. Obverse: Janiform head of bearded male left, and female right, wearing stephanos; Reverse: Labrys, monogram and grape bunch to left; trident to right; all within wreath. Quite RARE and always demanded, this striking Tetradrachm offers pleasing bold strike, and the noted bend and brushing are not so significant as to demerit the coin much. Certain to be much sought given the difficulty of finding a presentable example of the type. Provenance: From the Peter Jones M.D. Collection (Greek Coin Art pg.153; #3213). Ex: Roma XXVII (3/2023) Lot # 259.
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JUSTINIAN II with TIBERIUS. Second Reign, 705-711. AV Solidus (4.40 gms), Constantinople Mint. NGC MS, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. S-1414. Obverse: Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; cross behind; Reverse: Crowned and draped facing busts of Justinian and Tiberius, holding between them a cross potent set on two steps. Though exhibiting a hint of off-centering of strike, this glistening specimen struck upon a compact flan features resounding brilliance along with a very distinctive and iconic eastern depiction of Christ. Provenance: From the Peter Jones M.D. Collection.
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THEODORA, 1055-1056. AV Histamenon Nomisma (4.36 gms), Constantinople Mint. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. S-1837. Obverse: Christ Pantokrator standing facing on dais; Reverse: Theodora and the Theotokos standing facing, holding between them a labarum with pellet on shaft. A rather appealing example of the SCARCE and constantly demanded Theodora type, with this Histamenon Nomisma displaying a bold strike and none of the faults normally encountered on this era of Byzantine gold. An impressive representative that is certain to be demanded any collector with an advanced cabinet of Byzantine coinage. Provenance: From the Peter Jones M.D. Collection. Ex: Savoca 34 (6/2019) Lot # 528.
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