★ Of splendid early Hellenistic style ★
SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. 50 Litrai or Hemistater (Electrum, 15 mm, 3.60 g, 6 h), circa 310-306/5. Laureate head of Apollo to left; behind, Corinthian helmet to left. Rev. ΣYPAK-OΣΙΩN Tripod with three ring handles, ornamental volutes below the bowl and legs ending in lion's paws. Jenkins, Electrum, O14/R18. SNG ANS 629 ( same dies ). A beautiful coin of splendid early Hellenistic style. Extremely fine.
From the Birger Bentsen Collection of ancient gold coins, ex Obolos 6, 20 November 2016, 224, Hess-Divo 327, 22 October 2014, 4, Lanz 158, 5 June 2014, 65 and previously privately purchased in December 1971 (with collector's ticket).
Price realized | 2'800 CHF |
Starting price | 750 CHF |