SICILY, Syracuse. Gelon, son of Hieron II, 275-215 BC. 8 Litrai (Silver, 22mm, 7.00 g 2), c. 240. Diademed head of Gelon to left; behind, race torch. Rev. ΣΥΡAKOΣIΟ / ΓEΛΩNOΣ Nike driving biga galloping to right; holding a kentron in her right hand, and the reins in her left; below horses’ legs to right, Ε. SNG ANS 896 var. Very rare. Toned. Miinor dig on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the Stoecklin Collection.
Price realized | 600 CHF |
Starting price | 600 CHF |
Estimate | 750 CHF |