SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I, 406-367 B.C. AV 10 Litrai (Didrachm) (0.63 gms), ca. 405 B.C. NGC Ch EF★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-2, 1290; SNG ANS-316-8. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena left; Reverse: Aegis with facing gorgoneion in center. Very well centered and struck, and yielding a rather alluring golden-orange tone, this charming and elegant minor stands as a fairly RARE type, especially so alluring and problem free.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000