SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I, 406-367 B.C. AV 20 Litrai (Tetradrachm) (1.16 gms), ca. 405-400 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Scratches.
HGC-2, 1289; SNG ANS-350-6. Obverse: Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square, Σ-Y-P-A in quarters; in deeper incuse circle in center, small female head (Arethousa?) left, wearing necklace. Pleasantly toned and struck, this SCARCE denomination offers great eye appeal despite the noted minor scratches and die rust.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000