Roma Numismatics

Auction XXI  –  24 - 25 March 2021

Roma Numismatics, Auction XXI

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic and World Coins

Part 1: We, 24.03.2021, from 2:00 PM CET
Part 2: Th, 25.03.2021, from 2:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

Sicily, Syracuse AV Quarter Stater. Time of Agathokles, circa 317-289 BC. Laureate head of Apollo to left / Fast biga driven to right by charioteer holding kentron and reins; triskeles below horses, monogram in exergue. Bérend pl. 9, 11; BAR Issue 30; Gulbenkian 337 (same dies); SNG ANS 706 var. (Φ in exergue); HGC 2, 1286 var. (same). 2.85g, 12mm, 12h.

Near Mint State; minor contact mark on rev. Extremely Rare.

From a private UK collection;
This coin accompanied by a signed, dated and stamped attestation from Professor Pasquale Attianese from 1996.

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Price realized 6'500 GBP
Starting price 3'000 GBP
Estimate 5'000 GBP
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