Lot no. 24
ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK
Sicily, Syracuse, Agathocles (317-289 BC). 25 litrai of electrum ND (310-305 BC), Syracuse.
Av. Apollo's laurelled head left; behind, a lyre.
Rv. ΣΥΡΑΚ-ΟΣΙΩΝ. Tripod.
SNG Delepierre 698 - Jenkins, group B, in Essays Robinson pl.XIV O-8 ; Electrum - 3,55 g - 14,5 mm - 3 h
From the sale Ars Classica XVII, Geneva, 3 October 1934, no. 246 (collections R. Burrage, Esq. of Boston, Mass; the J. S. of Vienna; and other foreign collectors).
NGC CH XF 5/5 5/5 Fine Style (8232363-002).
High relief, with well-centred strike. The fields are barely rubbed, with a light golden patina. Superb.
Weighing 4 litrae 1/3 electrum or 5 attic silver drachmas, i.e. 25 litrae of silver (and not the traditional 50).
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
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