Classical Numismatic Group

Triton XXIII  –  14 - 15 January 2020

Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XXIII

Ancient, British and World Coins

Part 1: Tu, 14.01.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
Part 2: Tu, 14.01.2020, from 8:00 PM CET
Part 3: We, 15.01.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
Part 4: We, 15.01.2020, from 8:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

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.

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Price realized 5'500 USD
Starting price 1'800 USD
Estimate 3'000 USD
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