Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I, 406-367 B.C. AV 100 Litrai (Double Dekadrachm) (5.78 gms), ca. 400-370 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style.
HGC-2, 1275; Berend-40 (D23/R19); SNG ANS-337 (same dies). Obverse: Head of Arethousa left, with hair in sakkos decorated with a stellate pattern; star to lower right; Reverse: Herakles kneeling right, strangling the Nemean Lion; rocks below. Some very minor die rust is noted, but this charming specimen otherwise presents dazzling beauty through its bold and impressive artistry.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
HGC-2, 1275; Berend-40 (D23/R19); SNG ANS-337 (same dies). Obverse: Head of Arethousa left, with hair in sakkos decorated with a stellate pattern; star to lower right; Reverse: Herakles kneeling right, strangling the Nemean Lion; rocks below. Some very minor die rust is noted, but this charming specimen otherwise presents dazzling beauty through its bold and impressive artistry.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Ex: Ars Classica XII (10/1926) Lot # 934.
Ex: Avola Hoard.
Estimate: $10000 - $20000