Sicily, Syracuse AR Hemidrachm. Time of Timoleon and the Third Democracy, circa 344-317 BC. Helmeted head of Athena facing slightly to left; ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩN and three dolphins around / Horseman riding to right; star behind. SNG ANS 520-1 (same dies); HGC 2, 1370. 2.00g, 13mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine; attractive old cabinet tone. Rare.
From the David Freedman Collection;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction VIII, 28 September 2014, lot 118;
Privately purchased from Spink & Son Ltd., 11 October 2012.
Price realized | 1'700 GBP |
Starting price | 600 GBP |
Estimate | 1'000 GBP |