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Auction 23  30 Nov 2021
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Lot 40

Estimate: 1250 CHF
Price realized: 4400 CHF
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SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 16.79 g, 1 h), circa 310-305. Wreathed head of Arethusa to left, wearing triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, three dolphins; below neck, monogram of NK. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in left, driving galloping quadriga to left; above, triskeles to left; in exergue, monogram of ΑΙ. Ierardi 12 (O2/R8), but incorrectly listed as 28g. SNG Lloyd 1477 (same obverse die). SNG ANS 637 (same obverse die). Old collection toning. Very fine.

From the collection of a Nobleman who died in 1940, from that of Dr. J. S. of Vienna, Ars Classica XVII, 3 October 1934, 273, ex Egger [XXIII], 23 November 1909, 263.
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