The next auction in collaboration between Cambi Aste and Crippa Numismatica to be held on May 14 and 15 presents a novelty: the department offers, exclusively for Italian collectors, a selection of ancient, Greek and Roman coins from old Italian collections (one in particular from the early 20th century) from Magna Graecia, Sicily and mainland Greece, from the Archaic period to the Roman period, which includes both the consular and imperial periods.

In the part of the catalog devoted to ancient coins, Lot 15 (LUCANIA - POSEIDONIA. Nomos, 520-500 B.C. € 1,800.00 / 2,200.00) stands out, depicting Poseidon standing d., bearded, diademed, and nude, holding a chlamys on his shoulders, in the act of hurling a trident. On the s. the inscription POM in Greek letters. R/ The same figure in incuse; the inscription POM is incised. SNG (Cop.) 1271. g. 7.13. Diam. mm. 26.94. Arg. Pleasing blue patina reflections. BB/q.SPL

Lot 37 (BRUTTIUM - CAULONIA. Nomos, 550-480 B.C. € 1,800.00 / 2,500.00) depicts Apollo Catharsio advancing d. and holding palm branch; on arm, small retrospective demon in motion holds laurel branches, below circlet; at sides KVAL and deer. R/ Same depiction in incuse; embossed KAVL inscription; above arm, embossed octopus. SNG (Cop.) lacks. g. 8.04. Diam. mm. 28.51. Arg. Beautiful coinage patina. SPL

While in lot 73 (SICILY - SYRACUSE. Decadracma (Euainetos), 400 B.C. € 12,000.00 / 15,000.00) there appears a swift quadriga led a. s. by the charioteer, holding the reins and kentron; in the field above, Nike flying d. At the 'exergue, display of military armaments placed on two steps. R/ SIRACOSION in Greek letters. Head of nymph Arethusa s., with barley garland, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; around four dolphins. Under chin, Δ. SNG. (Cop). 691. g. 41,35. Diam. mm. 35.50. Arg. Scratches and slight corrosion. Beautiful and iridescent coinage patina. Nice wide form. BB/q.SPL.

Alongside the selection of ancient Greek and Roman coins, the auction will also present a collection of very heterogeneous material selected for great quality, or for topics of current interest. Prominent among them is a collection of beautiful Italian silver shields, dated from the 17th to the 20th century, of great taste, probably among the best specimens released on the market for conservation.

Several lots stand out in this part of the catalog, such as lot 334 (FLORENCE. PIETRO LEOPOLDO DI LORENA, 1765-1790. Francescone 1790. € 4,000.00 / 6,000.00) with an armored bust r. R/ Crowned coat of arms supported by two griffins. MIR 397. Very rare. g. 27.27. Diam. mm. 41.21. Arg. Exceptional specimen. q.FDC. Lot 386 (ROME. FIRST ROMAN REPUBLIC, 1798-1799) is a medal weighing one Scudo XXVII Piovoso Anno VII. € 1,200.00 / 1,500.00. Eagle with spread wings, within oak wreath, rests talons on fasces of lictor above altar; in background, flags. R/ Legend and date in five lines. Gig. 4. Very rare. g. 33.66. Diam. mm. 43.11. Arg. Slight minting irregularities. q.FDC

There will also be a fine collection from the House of Savoy, with a series of coins covering the Kingdom of Sardinia from Victor Emmanuel I until the fall of the monarchy with Victor Emmanuel III, a great numismatic enthusiast. Examples of this selection include: lot 416 (KINGDOM OF SARDINIA. VITTORIO EMANUELE I DI SAVOIA, 1802-1821. 5 Lire 1821. € 8,000.00 / 12,000.00) with Head to d. R/ Savoy coat of arms from which hangs the Collar of the Annunciation. Gig. 22. Very rare. g. 24.99. Diam. mm. 37.06. Arg. SPL/FDC. Together with lot 705 (KINGDOM OF ITALY. VITTORIO EMANUELE II DI SAVOIA, 1861-1878. 100 Lire 1872. Rome. € 12,000.00 / 15,000.00) with Head to s. R/ Coat of arms crowned between two laurel branches, around collar of the Annunciation. Gig. 2. p. 452. g. 32.16. Diam. mm. 34.53. Gold. Very slight scratch, small strike. SPL. Lot 788 (KINGDOM OF ITALY. VITTORIO EMANUELE III OF SAVOY, 1900-1946. 100 Lire 1905. Savoy eagle. € 8,000.00 / 11,000.00) depicts Head to s. R/ Crowned Savoy eagle. Gig. 2. Very rare. g. 32.18. Diam. mm. 34.89. Gold. Reverse strike. q.SPL.

The auction also offers a nice selection of specimens from Italian Mints, Foreign Coins and Numismatic Books mainly from a collector's library.

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