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Long Beach Signature Sale 3067 6-7 Sep 2018
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SICILY. Syracuse. Fifth Democracy. Ca. 214-212 BC. AR 8 litrae (24mm, 6.78 gm, 10h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 5/5. Head of Athena left in crested Corinthian helmet, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace with knot of bearded serpents at front, representing the aegis / ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, winged thunderbolt, YA Σ below. cf. SNG Copenhangen 880 (griffin on bowl). cf. SNG ANS 1046 (same). A bold strike with pleasing light iridescent toning around the elements with golden highlights.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD
SICILY. Syracuse. Fifth Democracy. Ca. 214-212 BC. AR 8 litrae (24mm, 6.78 gm, 10h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 5/5. Head of Athena left in crested Corinthian helmet, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace with knot of bearded serpents at front, representing the aegis / ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, winged thunderbolt, YA Σ below. cf. SNG Copenhangen 880 (griffin on bowl). cf. SNG ANS 1046 (same). A bold strike with pleasing light iridescent toning around the elements with golden highlights.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD