SICILY. Syracuse. Fifth Democracy, 214-212 BC. (Silver, 23 mm, 10.28 g, 2 h), 12 Litrai. Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet with serpent on the bowl, pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ Artemis, wearing hunting dress, standing left, drawing her bow; at her feet, hunting dog leaping to left; in field to left, ΞΑ. Burnett, Enna 24. SNG ANS 1040. Nicely toned and well-centered. Extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection, ex Gorny & Mosch 207, 15 October 2012, 86 and Monnaies et Médailles 47, 30 November 1972, 432.
Price realized | 2'600 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |
Estimate | 2'500 CHF |