Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.52 gms), ca. 317-310 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 3/5.
HGC-2, 1348; BAR Issue-2. Obverse: Wreathed head of Arethousa left; three dolphins around; [uncertain monogram below neck]; Reverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga left; triskeles above; monogram in exergue. A hint of striking weakness is noted, with some light wear as well, but this charming example handles itself quite well, being fairly well centered on the flan and having some impressive underlying luster.
Estimate: $700 - $1000
HGC-2, 1348; BAR Issue-2. Obverse: Wreathed head of Arethousa left; three dolphins around; [uncertain monogram below neck]; Reverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga left; triskeles above; monogram in exergue. A hint of striking weakness is noted, with some light wear as well, but this charming example handles itself quite well, being fairly well centered on the flan and having some impressive underlying luster.
Estimate: $700 - $1000