Lot 3022
Sicily, Syracuse. Hiketas II. Gold 60 Litrae or Dekadrachm (4.26 g). 287-278 BC. Struck ca. 279/8 BC. [SYPAKOSIO]N, head of Persephone left, wearing single pendant earing and wreath of grain; torch to right. Reverse: E?I IKETA, Nike, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left, driving galloping biga right; moon above, T below. SNG ANS 776; HGC 2, 1277. Lustrous surfaces and lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $3,000 - 3,500
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection; Ex Auctiones #58.
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