SICILY, Syracuse. Agathokles. 317-289 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 16.98 g, 6h). Struck circa 317-310 BC. Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; three dolphins around, NI below neck / Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; counterclockwise triskeles above, [Σ]YPAKOΣIΩ[N] and monogram in exergue. Ierardi 39 (O4/R15); BAR Issue 2; HGC 2, 1348; SNG ANS 633–5 (same obv. die); Boston MFA 460 = Warren 402; Dewing 943 (same obv. die); Morgan 150 (same dies). Even light tone, with golden hues. Near EF.
From the Weise Collection, purchased from Pegasi, 16 September 2000.
Price realized | 5'500 USD |
Starting price | 1'800 USD |
Estimate | 3'000 USD |