Lot no. 26
ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK
Sicily, Syracuse, Agathocles (317-289 BC). Tetradrachma ND (317-310 BC), Syracuse.
Av. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Quadriga left led by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, triskel and in exergue monogram AI.
Rv. ΦI. Head of Arethusa left with necklace and earring, surrounded by three dolphins.
Lerardi 68 - SNG ANS 640 - De Hirsch 662 - McClean 2817 ; Silver - 16.43 g - 26 mm - 12 h
[NGC altered surfaces] (8237653-011).
With ΦI on reverse (not NI or NK). Some minor flank defects with the surfaces barely corroded (not gradable). High relief strike. Slightly cleaned on the cheek. Superb.
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