Lot 17
Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.83 g), struck c. 317-310 BC. Head of Arethusa left, her hair wreathed in grains; three dolphins in field around. Reverse: Charioteer in fast quadriga left, triskeles above; ethnic and monogram in exergue. Gulbenkian 329 (same obverse die); SNG ANS 632 (same obverse die). A little doubling of strike noticed in areas, otherwise sharp and bold. Coin struck from attractive dies of early style, on flan much less tight than usual. Light to medium toning, and very lustrous. Choice Very Fine, or better.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection.
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