Sicily, Syracuse AR Drachm. Time of the Second Democracy, circa 410-405 BC. Head of Athena facing three-quarters to left, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet; on either side, two dolphins snout to snout; [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ around] / Naked Leukaspis advancing to right, wearing crested helmet and 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; [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ] around, ΛΕΥΚΑΣΠΙΣ in exergue]. Jameson 810; Boehringer, Essays Thompson pl. 38, 6; SNG ANS 310; Boston MFA 420; Kunstfreund 121; Rizzo pl. XLII, 1; HGC 2, 1364. 3.62g, 17mm, 9h.
Near Very Fine. Rare.
From the Anders Collection, collector's tickets included.