Lot 4286
Sicily. Syracuse, Agathokles, 317-289 BC. Electrum 50 Litrai (3.6 g). Laureate head of Apollo lef, star behind. Reverse: Tripod with lid and handle, Π between legs; ethnic around. Jenkins O 30 - R 47 (this coin); SNG Lockett 994 (this coin). Finely centered on slightly tight flan. In choice late Classical style, the Apollo delicate yet masculine. With lightly iridescent brownish toning. A nice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,250.
Ex. Leu 81, "Greek Coins, An Outstanding Collection," lot 116; Bank Leu 50, 4-25-90, lot 71; Monnaies et Medailles 37, 12-5-68, lot 140; and from the collection of R.C. Lockett, I, Glendining & Co., 10-25-55, lot 898.
|
| |
| Realized $2,473 |
