Syracuse. Decadrachm 220-217, AV 4.26 g. Head of Kore-Persephone l., wearing barley wreath; behind, rose. Rev. Fast biga driven l. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; below horses, monogram and in exergue, ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ. SNG Copenhagen 816. Carroccio 33 (this coin illustrated). Wonderful reddish tone and extremely fine Ex Rudolph Lepke, 16 May 1911, Lanna, 1535; Hirsch 6 May 1912, 229; Christie's 8 August 1985, Property of a Lady part II, 336 and Stack's Bowers & Ponterio 164, 2012, 125 sales. From the Adda collection.
Price realized | 12'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |