Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Fifth Democracy. Ca. 214-212 BC. AR 8 litrae (22mm, 6.76 gm, 8h). NGC AU 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Head of Athena left in crested Corinthian helmet with griffin device on bowl, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace with knot of bearded serpents at front, representing the aegis / ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, winged thunderbolt, YA Σ below. SNG Copenhagen 880. SNG ANS 1046. SNG Lockett 1023. Strongly struck from dies of fine style. Attractive toning around the devices.
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Estimate: 1500-2500 USD