Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC). AV decadrachm (16mm, 4.14 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, ex-jewelry. Ca. 317-310 BC. Laureate head of Apollo left; Σ below / ΣYP-A-KOΣIΩN, charioteer driving fast biga right, kentron in right hand, reins in left; triskeles counterclockwise below. SNG ANS 550 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 745. Rare variety with the Σ on the obverse.
From a Private Japanese Collection. Ex Heritage Auction 3026 (Long Beach, 25 September 2013), lot 23038.
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Estimate: 2000-3000 USD