Lot 4296
Sicily, Syrakuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. Silver Tetradrachm (17.1g) struck ca. 317-310 BC. Wreathed head of Arethusa left, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; three dolphins around; NK below neck truncation. Reverse: Charioteer driving quadriga left, holding kentron and rein; above, triskeles; in exergue, AI. SNG ANS 637 var.; SNG Ashmolean 2065; SNG Fitzwilliam 1329; SNH Lockett 1002. Cleaned long ago, now lightly toned. Pleasing types in attractive fields. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
The Hunter Collection.
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