IONIA, Herakleia ad Latmon. Circa 140-135 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 16.49 g, 9h). Stephanophoric type.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 358. Estimated: $ 3 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 4 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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IONIA, Herakleia ad Latmon. Circa 140-135 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 16.49 g, 9h). Stephanophoric type. Head of Athena Parthenos right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Pegasos above the foreparts of five galloping horses / Club; HPAKΛEΩTΩN above; below, owl standing right, head facing, flanked by two monograms; all within oak wreath. Lavva, Silberprägung, Group I, 2 var. (V2/R– [unlisted rev. die]); SNG von Aulock 1977 (same obv. die); SNG Copenhagen –; BMC 71; de Luynes 2614 (same obv. die). Attractive cabinet tone. Choice EF. Wonderful style and well struck. A beautiful coin in hand.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XXVII (Summer 2002), no. 36; Numismatica Ars Classica 23 (19 March 2002), lot 1254.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.