Lot 427 | Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles (317-289 BC), Tetradrachm; AR (17 g; 24 mm)

Bertolami Fine Art - Máchova 838, Vinohrady 18, 120 00 Prague
Auction 309 – Ancient Greek and Byzantine Coins Auction 309 – Session II
Thursday 26 September 2024 hours 14:30 (UTC +01:00)

Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles (317-289 BC), Tetradrachm; AR (17 g; 24 mm)

Circa 317-310. Head of Arethusa to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, three dolphins; below neck, ΦΙ. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN Charioteer driving quadriga galloping to left, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left; above, triskeles running left; in exergue, monogram of AI. SNG ANS 642. Refined style. Near extremely fine / extremely fine.