SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 B.C. AE Litra (7.61 gms), ca. 306/4-289 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-2, 1537; SNG ANS-708. Obverse: Draped bust of Artemis Soteira right, with quiver over shoulder; Reverse: Winged thunderbolt. This strikingly beautiful bronze from Sicily is boldly struck with a strong amount of detail centered on the flan. A rich chocolate brown patina covers this lightly handled specimen.
Ex: Alain Lagrange Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 76 - 9/2007) Lot # 173 @ $720 hammer.
Ex: Classical Numismatic Group 55 (9/2000) Lot # 124.
Ex: Sternberg XII (11/1982) Lot # 80.
Estimate: $100 - $200