SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.20 g, 7 h), c. 310-305. Wreathed head of Arethusa to left, wearing triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, three dolphins; below neck, ΦΙ. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN Charioteer driving quadriga to left; above, triskeles to left; in exergue, monogram of ΑΙ. Ierardi 61 (same dies). SNG ANS 642. A particularly fine example, perfectly struck, perfectly centered and nicely toned. Extremely fine.
Ex 51 Gallery, Brussels, 9 December 2013, 66 (€12,000), privately purchased from Anne Demeester, and once with Tradart.
Price realized | 11'500 CHF |
Starting price | 7'600 CHF |
Estimate | 9'500 CHF |