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SICILY. Syracuse. Fifth Republic (Democracy). 214-212 BC. AR 8-litrai (24mm, 6.76 gm, 6h). NGC Choice MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Head of Athena left, hair flowing in waves, tied at back and upswept at temple, wearing pendant earring, beaded necklace with knot of bearded serpents at front representing the aegis, and crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head / ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, winged thunderbolt; YA Σ below. SNG Copenhagen 880. SNG ANS 1046. SNG Lockett 1023. Exceptionally crisp strike with blazing blue, red, and orange toning. Superb eye appeal and not only the finest certified, but also the only Mint State example period.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD
SICILY. Syracuse. Fifth Republic (Democracy). 214-212 BC. AR 8-litrai (24mm, 6.76 gm, 6h). NGC Choice MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Head of Athena left, hair flowing in waves, tied at back and upswept at temple, wearing pendant earring, beaded necklace with knot of bearded serpents at front representing the aegis, and crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head / ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, winged thunderbolt; YA Σ below. SNG Copenhagen 880. SNG ANS 1046. SNG Lockett 1023. Exceptionally crisp strike with blazing blue, red, and orange toning. Superb eye appeal and not only the finest certified, but also the only Mint State example period.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-sicily-syracuse-fifth-republic-democracy-214-212-bc-ar-8-litrai-24mm-676-gm-6h-ngc-choice-msand-97/a/3101-34004.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3101-08252022
HID02906262019
© 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD