Lot 3408
Sicily, Syracuse. Agathokles. 317-289 BC. Silver Tetradrachm (16.90g). Struck ca. 310/08-306/5 BC. Wreathed head of Kore right, wearing single-pendant earring and necklace. Reverse: Nike standing right, and erecting trophy; to left, triskeles; between Nike an trophy, monogram. Ierardi 98 (O20/R59); Gulbenkian 334 (same rev. die); Kraay-Hirmer 137 (same rev. die); SNG Munich 1267 (same obv. die); SNG Manchester 508 (same obv. die). Wonderful dies of particularly charming style. Attractively toned and well struck. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000.
Ex Nelson Bunker Hunt Collection, part II (Sotheby's, 21-22 June 1990), 286.
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