Sicily, Syracuse AV Dekadrachm - 50 Litrai. Time of Agathokles, circa 317-311 BC. Laureate head of Apollo to left / Charioteer driving fast biga to right; triskeles running to right below, ΣYPAKOΣIΩN around. Bérend, 'De l'or d'Agothocle' in Studies Price, pl. 9, 1 var. (triskeles running to left); SNG ANS 549 var. (same); HGC 2, 1276. 4.23g, 15mm, 5h.
Good Extremely Fine.
Ex Birger Bentsen Collection of Ancient Gold Coins, collector's ticket included;
Ex Schulman b.v., Jubilee Auction 350, 12 May 2016, lot 323;
Ex De La Tour Collection, Hess-Divo AG, Auction 314, 4 May 2009, lot 1040;
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 40, 4 December 1996, lot 893;
Reportedly privately acquired from B. Vigne, Paris, April 1986.
Price realized | 17'000 GBP |
Starting price | 3'000 GBP |
Estimate | 5'000 GBP |