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Sicily, Syracuse Æ Dilitron. Time of Timoleon and the Third Democracy, circa 344-317 BC. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, Zeus head left, wearing Corinthian helmet / Pegasos flying left; dolphin and S below. SNG ANS 524-525; Calciati II p. 181, 77 = Virzi 1486; SNG Copenhagen 723; SNG Morcom 712; Favorito 22; Laffaille 222. 23.31g, 26mm, 8h.
Extremely Fine. Very Rare; unusually well preserved for the type.
From a Swiss Private Collection.
The cultural revival that arose in Syracuse after the ousting of the tyrant Hiketas by Timoleon and the Corinthian expedition is reflected in the coinage of the period, wherein we see the creation of several new denominations and types.
The image of Zeus, most prominent among the types of the Third Democracy led by Timoleon, is a clear statement of rejoicing at the city's deliverance from oppressive tyranny under the Carthaginian-backed Hiketas.
Extremely Fine. Very Rare; unusually well preserved for the type.
From a Swiss Private Collection.
The cultural revival that arose in Syracuse after the ousting of the tyrant Hiketas by Timoleon and the Corinthian expedition is reflected in the coinage of the period, wherein we see the creation of several new denominations and types.
The image of Zeus, most prominent among the types of the Third Democracy led by Timoleon, is a clear statement of rejoicing at the city's deliverance from oppressive tyranny under the Carthaginian-backed Hiketas.