★ Ex NAC 77, 26 May 2014, 20 and CNG 50, 23 June 1999, 515 ★
SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. 50 Litrai or Dekadrachm (Gold, 11 mm, 2.80 g, 12 h), circa 305-289. Laureate head of Apollo to left. Rev. Charioteer driving fast biga to right, holding reins in his left hand and kentron in his right; below, triskeles running right; in exergue, YE. Bérend, Agathocle, pl. 9, 11. Gulbenkian 337. SNG ANS 704. Very rare. A beautiful coin of fine style. Very light die rust on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the Hyperborea Collection, ex Numismatica Ars Classica 77, 26 May 2014, 20 and Classical Numismatic Group 50, 23 June 1999, 515.
Price realized | 3'000 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |
Estimate | 2'500 CHF |