A nicely toned Tetradrachm of Agathokles
Lot 160
SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 16.79 g, 3 h), circa 317-310. Head of Arethousa to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, three dolphins; below neck, [ΦI]. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN Charioteer driving quadriga galloping to left, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left; above, triskeles running left; in exergue, monogram of AI. HGC 2, 1348. Ierardi 56 (O11/R34). SNG ANS 642 (same obverse die). SNG Lloyd 1480 (same obverse die). Nicely toned. Struck from a slightly worn obverse die and with minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of the German Art Historian Dr. Tjark Hausmann, privately acquired from Münzengalerie Dieter Grunow between 1992 and 2003 (with dealer's ticket).
Starting price:
500 CHF
Current bid:
1300 CHF
Bid increment:
100 CHF
Minimum bid:
1400 CHF
Number of bids:
4 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 05-Jul-25, 13:20:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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