Lot 457 | Sicily, Tyrrhenoi (c. 354/3-336 BC), Litra; Æ (31,72 g; 30,5 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, Tyrrhenoi (c. 354/3-336 BC), Litra; Æ (31,72 g; 30,5 mm)

Overstruck on a Syracuse Drachm of Dionysios I (Athena; Rv. Dolphins flanking sea star [CNS II, 62], struck circa 405-367 BC). Helmeted head of Athena r.; [TYPPH] before; Rv. Athena standing facing, head l., holding spear in right hand and resting hand on grounded shield to right; [M or Σ in right field]. Castrizio series I, 1; Campana 1; CNS 1; HGC 2, 1657; SNG ANS 1167. Green patina. Very fine.