~) June 11, 1993 Classical Numismatic Group, Inc will sell at public and mail bid auction the exceptional collection of Greek Gold & Electrum assembled by George & Robert Stevenson This collection features ovel" 150 pieces. Pedigrees of the Ste\'enson coins r('ad like a "who's who" or great collectors durin!,: the past century, with coins from the collections of Pozzi, Virzi, Hrand, Garrell, Weber, Ryan, llaron Pennisi di'Floristella, Hauer, Bement, Castro Maya, Warren, Greenwell, N.wille, several museum collections and others In addition to the Stevenson Collection, this SOlie includes a sup erb ofrering of Greek silver and bronze, Roman including a collection of SeslerW, Byzantine. Medieval and Uritish coins. Classical Numismatic Group Auction XXVI In Conjunction with the 2nd Annual Spring New York International Friday June II, 1993 at 6PM Sheraton New York Hotcl & Towers Catalogues are available for $151£10 CLASSICAL NUMISMATIC GROUP, INC ~ Post Office Box 245 ~Quarryville, Pennsylvania 17566-0245 " • (717) 786-4013, FAX (717) 786-7954 • SEABY COINS ~ 7 Davies Street ~London, WIY ILL United Kingdom (071) 495-1888, FAX (071) 499-5916 INSIDE THE CELATOR ... Vol. 7, NO.5 FEATURES May 1993 6 A new distater of Alexander 'lJieCefatoT by Harlan J. Berk Publisher/Senior Editor 10 Slavery and coins Wayne G. Sayles in the Roman world Office Manager Janet Sayles by Marvin Tameanko Editor Page 6 18 The Scipio legend: Steven A. Sayles A new distater of Alexander A question of portraiture Marketi ng Director by Harlan J. Berk Stephanie Sayles by Todd Kirkby RCCLiaison J ames L. Meyer 32 The arms of Godfrey of Boullion and the Production Asst. 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Box 123, Reverse 01 a newl y discovered 44 Reference Reviews by Dennis Kroh locli, WI 53555 style of distater of Alexander II I. 608-592-4684 Professional Directory Nike appears to be funning, rather 48 (same for FAX, after hours than standing as in normal ex­ activate with asterisk amples. 56 Index of Advertisers· Classifieds on touch tone phone) Deadline for the June issue is Saturday, May 1 These decks will besent toour list of active subscribers and to our inactive list, which is comprised of fanner sub­ scribers or individuals who have re­ quested sample copies of The Celator. • • 10 all , the decks will be mailed 10 over 3,000 potential customers. Commentary by Wayne G. Sayles We 've also added some new titles to the list of video tapes produced by David Lisot and sold through The Ceiator. We will be expanding this list over the next t's at the primer, and will be what a story it would have to tell ." few months, and will be adding some of ready to ship within 30 days. Levy's pen brings the coins in his col­ our own titles produced by Clio's Cabi­ What's that you say? AnOlher lection to life as they relate, in their own net. I1I book about ancient coins? The words, wonderful tales of intrigue, dis­ past year has seen a number of welcome covery, and a gamut of human-like This month 's Point of View has taken additions to the field of numismatic emotions. The second section provides on a pretty commercial flavor, and I literature and collectors have some ex­ historical background and technical nu­ apologize for that, but we are always citing new choices. mismaticdetailswhich are of real value looking fo r ways to generate growth The book we're referring to is, of to the collector of earl y Roman coinage. capital without increasing oursubscrip­ course, From The Coin's Point o/View, The third section is a catalog of the tion or advertising rates. These projects, by Bah Levy. The fonnat and content of collection itself, with provenance and and your cooperativesupport, will help. this new work are a departure from the very detailed historical descriptions. It's been a while since we did a show nann, and combine a sense of history Prefacing the three sections is a sub­ in southern California, and we miss the with whimsical humor to offer real en­ stantive introduction by David R. Sear. comaraderie of that erudite group of tertainment. This is no small accom­ A glossary and bibliography are also numismatists, so we have included the plishment in the somewhat sta id envi­ included. early June Long Beach show in our ronment of ancient coin collecting. Levy The fonnat is befitting the contents, travel plans. The next two months will has built, over a relatively short span of with 8- 1/2 x II pages, hardbound and be pretty hectic. We will be attendi ng years, an incredible coll ection of an- sewn, color dust jacket, and it is printed the Central States convention in Chi ­ cago; followed by Long Beach,the New York International, and the Mid America "If this coin could only talk, what a tale . .. " show in Milwaukee. Although the travel can be tough on these aging bones, the chance to see so many old friends makes cient coins. The collection is not re­ on heavyweight satin fi nish paper stock. it worthwhile. The show/convention markable fo r its siz e~ it consists of only This hook is profusely illustrated, with circuit is quite a phenomenon. It has, in 63 pieces. It is not remarkable for its hundreds of photos, many of them sig­ some ways, the mystique of a noating ra ri ty (although there are some very rare nificantlyenlarged. It is as much ajoy crap game. People converge on a site, examples included), or for its breadth. to look at as it is to read. Adding to the generate a flurry of activity, and then Thecollection includes lmpcratorial and joy is the price tag of $29.95 (plus $3.50 vanish into the four comers of the globe. Julio-Claudian coins, mostly in silver. postage in the U.S.). This is a book that It's always interesting to see who will The most remarkable aspect of Bah no collector of ancient coins should pass tum up at the game next time. The Levy'scollection is the level of connois­ up at that price! It is avai lable through shows listed in our Coming Events sec­ seurship which it represents. Many of Clio's Cabinet (our publishing banner) tion generally attract dealers in and col­ the coins in this collection bear impres­ or from your favorite bookseller. lectors of ancient and medieval coins. If sive pedigrees, but it is not a collection We are about to embark upon an­ at all possible, attending one or more of about ped igrees. The reason that coins other venture that should serve both our these events is an experience that Ihighly from famous old collections reappear in readers and our advertisers. Beginning recommend. It is not only fun and the Levy collection is that the merits of in May, we will begin distributing decks entertaining; it is also educational, and these particular coins were appreci3lcd of reply-card offerings on a quarterly in the long run potentially profitable. by great connoisseurs of the past. basis. We would anticipate that these Thanks to all of our faithful readers The book is divided into three main decks will include offerings of books, who pass along little notes of encour­ parts. The first section includes a series coins, services, announcements and so­ agement with their subscription renew­ of articles which Bob wrote for Th e licitations. The number of cards will be als. We read and appreciate every one Ceiator over the past four years. The limited to 32 per deck. They will be of them. Have a great new season of book includes an unpublished anicle as mailed in a plain white envelope, so as discovery in ancient coins, and take a well. These articles follow the recur­ to protect the confiden tiality of the re­ moment along the way to share your ring theme " If this coin could only talk, cipient. point of view. 'Jh< ecia1:o< ii nanud fo< and ded&:!at<d to tho coin di.e -en9<a<T<H of atU"Iuii:y who," cat "maini M. pO"'''fu{ and appwU"9 today ai in th<i< owrli1m<. 2 The Celator The McLendon Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Coins 235 pieces, particularly strong in Greek Silver and Roman Gold K~una, Tctracir:ochm.