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Long Beach Signature Sale 3049 8-9 Sep 2016
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SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.06 gm, 12h). Pre-royal coinage, struck ca. 310-305 BC. Head of Persephone left, wreathed in grain ears, three dolphins around, ΦI below neck truncation / Charioteer driving racing quadriga left, holding kentron and reins, triskeles above, ΣYPΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ over AI monogram in exergue. HGC 2, 1348. SNG ANS 643. Good strike, lovely style and iridescent toning. NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style.
Estimate: 1800-2400 USD
SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.06 gm, 12h). Pre-royal coinage, struck ca. 310-305 BC. Head of Persephone left, wreathed in grain ears, three dolphins around, ΦI below neck truncation / Charioteer driving racing quadriga left, holding kentron and reins, triskeles above, ΣYPΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ over AI monogram in exergue. HGC 2, 1348. SNG ANS 643. Good strike, lovely style and iridescent toning. NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style.
Estimate: 1800-2400 USD