Sicily, Syracuse AR Drachm. Time of Dionysios I, circa 405-400 BC. Unsigned dies in the style of Eukleidas. Head of Athena facing three-quarters to left, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet; on either side, two dolphins snout to snout; [ΣΥΡΑΚ]ΟΣΙΟ[Ν] around / Naked Leukaspis advancing to right, wearing crested helmet, holding spear in right hand and oval shield in left; sword suspended by strap over right shoulder; square altar ornamented with garland in background left, and to right, forepart of slain ram on its back; [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣ]ΙΟΝ around, [ΛΕ]ΥΚΑΣΠ[ΙΣ] in exergue. Boehringer, Essays Thompson pl. 38, 6 (same rev. die); SNG ANS 309-10; Boston MFA 420; HGC 2, 1364. 3.50g, 18mm, 12h.
Very Fine; old cleaning marks, subtle hints of blue iridescence around devices.
From the JTB Numismatic Collection - collector's ticket included;
Ex Pythagoras Collection.