A Very Important Series of Coins of Syracuse mostly from a Distinguished European Collector
25 litrae circa 310-305, EL 3.55 g. Laureate head of Apollo l.; behind, eight-pointed star. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚ – ΟΣΙΩΝ Tripod. SNG ANS 623 (these dies). Carroccio, Basileus, type 10. BMC 258 (these dies). Jenkins, Essays Robinson 156 (O7/R7). In exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest specimens known. A magnificent portrait perfectly struck in high relief. Good extremely fine Ex J. Hirsch 34, 1914, Garucci collection, 208; Stacks & Ponterio 164, 2012, 119; Roma Numismatics 4, 2012, 96; Maison Palombo 12, 2013, 12 and NAC 96, 2016, 1027 sales.