SICILY. Syracuse. Timoleon and the Third Democracy, 344-317 BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 16 mm, 1.89 g, 7 h). ΣΥΡΑΚ-Ο-ΣΙ Head of Athena facing slightly to left, wearing triple crested Attic helmet and necklace of pearls; around, three dolphins. Rev. Nude ephebe, his hair in a krobylos, riding a horse walking to right; above left, star of fourteen-rays above wheat stalk; below horse, Ν. Jameson 854. SNG ANS 522. SNG Lloyd 1450. A pleasant, toned example, struck on a broad flan. About extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection, formed prior to 2005.
Price realized | 900 CHF |
Starting price | 600 CHF |
Estimate | 750 CHF |