Lot 3039
Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.04g) struck c. 310-305 BC. Head left of Arethusa, wreathed in grain ears, wearing triple-pendant earring and beaded necklace; two dolphins before, one behind; below neck truncation, NI. Reverse: Fast quadriga left; charioteer wearing chiton, holding reins in left hand, kentron in right; above, triskeles; in exergue, AI monogram. Ierardi 34 (O6/R24) = SNG Lloyd 1479 (same dies). Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
The Joseph Melchione Collection.
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