ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK Sicily, Syracuse, Timoleon, third democracy (344-317 BC). Corinthian statère ND (344-338 BC), Syracuse. Av. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet without aigrette from which strands of hair escape. Rv. Pegasus flying on the left. SNG ANS.494 - SNG Delepierre 689-692 ; Silver - 8.4 g - 21.5 mm - 8 h NGC Ch AU 4/5 3/5 die shift flan flaw (8524352-006). Of good centering and beautiful strike, in high relief, barely trefoiled on the right. With a nice dark patina. Superb at Fleur de coin. Timoleon, statesman and Corinthian general, occupies an important place in the history of Syracuse for his decisive role in reshaping the city's political landscape at the end of the 4th century BC. Against a backdrop of political instability and foreign threats, Syracuse sought the help of its mother city, Corinth, to restore order and democracy. Timoleon was sent on this crucial mission. His time in Syracuse was marked by decisive military victories, notably the decisive victory over the Carthaginians at the Battle of Crimissus in 341 BC, which significantly restored Syracuse's influence in Sicily. Timoleon was also recognised for his contribution to revitalising civic life in Syracuse. Implementing effective democratic reforms, he sought to limit the power of the oligarchy and worked towards the economic revival of the city. His popular governance enabled the city to prosper under his reign, and his legacy was subsequently honoured in Syracuse, even centuries later, with the erection of a monument in his honour in the city theatre.