★ A nicely toned tetradrachm of Agathokles ★

SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 16.08 g, 8 h), circa 317-310. Head of Arethousa to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, three dolphins; below neck, monogram of NK. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN Charioteer driving quadriga galloping to left, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left; above, triskeles running left; in exergue, monogram of AI. HGC 2, 1348. Ierardi 5 (O2/R1). SNG ANS 637. SNG Ashmolean 2064. Nicely toned. Somewhat rough and the obverse struck slightly off center and with light scratches on the reverse , otherwise, good very fine.

From the T. Frisbie Collection, acquired before 2011.