Lot 35
Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles (317-289 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 17.08g, 3h. Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles (317-289 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 17.08g, 3h. Struck c.310-305 BC. Head of Arethusa facing left, her hair wreathed with grain, wearing a triple-pendant earring and a necklace, three dolphins swimming around, FI below. Rev. SYPAKOSION, charioteer, wearing a long chiton and holding a kentron in his right hand and the reins in his left, driving a fast quadriga to left, triskeles above, a monogram in exergue (M. Ierardi, ‘Tetradrachms of Agathocles of Syracuse’, AJN 7-8, 1995-6, 67 (O12/R43); SNG ANS 640; SNG Lloyd 1480). A little softly-struck on charioteer, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Noble Numismatics, Sale 64, 12-13 July 2000, lot 2472.
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