SICILY. Syracuse. Timoleon and the Third Democracy, 344-317 BC. Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 2.62 g, 10 h), Corinthian standard, circa 344-339/8. Pegasos flying left. Rev. ΣY-PAK-OΣIΩN Laureate head of Arethusa to left, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; three dolphins around. HGC 2, 1403. SNG ANS 511. Very rare and of exceptionally fine style. Thin flan crack and with some minor pitting and faint scratches, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Hestia Collection, formed over the past five decades, privately acquired before 2005.