Lot 36
Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles (317-289 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 16.98g, 4h. Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles (317-289 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 16.98g, 4h. Struck 305-295 BC. KOPAS, Head of Kore left, wearing a wreath of grain-ears in her hair, and an earring. Rev. AGATOK[?EIOS], Nike standing to right, erecting a trophy of arms, triskeles on left (M. Ierardi, ‘Tetradrachms of Agathocles of Syracuse’, AJN 7-8, 1995-6, 241 (O70/R163); SNG Lloyd 1494 (this obverse die)). A very rare issue, with the head of Kore facing to left, attractive cabinet tone with iridescent highlights, extremely fine and attractive.
Estimated Value $2,800-UP.
Ex Triton VII, 12 January 2004, lot 107; ex Noble Numismatics, Sale 82, 25-27 July 2006, lot 3844 2800.
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