Syracuse. Decadrachm circa 287-278, AV 4.30 g. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ Head of Kore-Persephone l., wearing barley-wreath, earring and beaded necklace; behind, torch. Rev. Prancing biga driven r. by Nike, holding kentron and reins; above, moon. Below horses, Θ and in exergue, ΕΠΙ ΙΚΕΤΑΣ. BMC 432. SNG ANS 776 (these dies). Buttrey Morgantina, NC 1973, pl. 2, 3/G.
Extremely fineδδδδδδEx Birkler & Waddell sale 2, 1980, 93.
Price realized | 8'500 CHF |
Starting price | 3'200 CHF |
Estimate | 4'000 CHF |