Auction XXI – 24 - 25 March 2021
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.
Part 2: Th, 25.03.2021, from 2:00 PM CET
Description
Sicily, Syracuse AV Hemistater. Time of Hieron II, circa 220-217 BC. Wreathed head of Kore-Persephone to left; cornucopiae behind / Fast biga driven to left by charioteer holding kentron and reins; A and ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ below. Carroccio 22-23; SNG Fitzwilliam 1388; BMC 517; Gulbenkian 348 var. (obv. symbol); SNG ANS 867 var. (same); HGC 2, 1539. 4.25g, 16mm, 6h.
Near Mint State; highly lustrous. Extremely Rare.
Acquired from Morton & Eden Ltd.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 6'500 GBP |
| Starting price | 3'000 GBP |
| Estimate | 5'000 GBP |
The auction is closed.
