A Very Important Series of Coins of Syracuse mostly from a Distinguished European Collector
Decadrachm or 50 litrae circa circa 405-400, AV 2.89 g. [Σ]YPA Young male head l. (the river-god Anapos?); behind, barely grain. Rev. Horse prancing r.; above, star. De Ciccio 60 (these dies). SNG Lockett 986 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 1424 (these dies). SNG ANS 348 (these dies). Bérend, 12. A very delicate portrait struck in high relief. Obverse from a slightly rusty die, otherwise extremely fine / good extremely fine Ex Heritage sale 3046, 2016, 29023.
Price realized | 6'500 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |