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CSNS Signature Sale 3107 3-5 May 2023
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SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 16.96 gm, 8h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Pre-royal coinage, ca. 310-305 BC. Head of Persephone left, wreathed with grain, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; three dolphins around, NI below neck truncation / ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, charioteer driving racing quadriga left, reins in left hand, kentron in right; triskeles counterclockwise above, AN monogram in exergue. SNG ANS 632-635. SNG Copenhagen 753-754 var. (NK on obverse). Delicately rendered Fine Style dies expertly struck into the dove-grey surfaces. Dimensional and elegant, an absolutely stunning piece to behold.
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Estimate: 10000-15000 USD
SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 16.96 gm, 8h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Pre-royal coinage, ca. 310-305 BC. Head of Persephone left, wreathed with grain, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; three dolphins around, NI below neck truncation / ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, charioteer driving racing quadriga left, reins in left hand, kentron in right; triskeles counterclockwise above, AN monogram in exergue. SNG ANS 632-635. SNG Copenhagen 753-754 var. (NK on obverse). Delicately rendered Fine Style dies expertly struck into the dove-grey surfaces. Dimensional and elegant, an absolutely stunning piece to behold.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-sicily-syracuse-agathocles-317-289-bc-ar-tetradrachm-25mm-1696-gm-8h-ngc-auand-9733-5-/a/3107-30004.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3107-05032023
HID02906262019
© 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD