Greek Coins. Syracuse.
Decadrachm or 50 litrae circa 405-400, AV 2.88 g. ΣYPAKO – ΣIΩ – N Young male head l. (the river-god Anapos?). Rev. Horse prancing r.; on the thick exergual line, ΣYPAKOΣIΩN. De Ciccio 56 (these dies). SNG Copenhagen 688 (this reverse die). SNG ANS 342 (these dies). Jameson 826 (these dies). Dewing 927 (this reverse die). Bérend, Denys I, 4.
Very rare and in excellent condition for the issue. A portrait of excellent style
sharply struck in high relief. Extremely fine
From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.