| Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 115 | Auction date: 21 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 90 Price realized: 130 GBP (Approx. 165 USD / 150 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Sicily, Syracuse AR Drachm. Time of the Second Democracy, circa 410-405 BC. Head of Athena facing three-quarters to left, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet; on either side, two dolphins snout to snout; [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ around] / Naked Leukaspis advancing to right, wearing crested helmet and holding spear in right hand and oval shield in left; sword suspended by strap over right shoulder; [square altar] ornamented with garland in background left, and to right, forepart of slain ram on its back; [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ] around, [ΛΕΥΚΑΣΠΙΣ] in exergue. Jameson 810; Boehringer, Essays Thompson pl. 38, 6; SNG ANS 310; Boston MFA 420; Kunstfreund 121; Rizzo pl. XLII, 1; HGC 2, 1364. 3.09g, 17mm, 2h. Near Very Fine; edge chipped, somewhat porous metal. Rare. Ex Roma Numismatics, E-Sale 43, 3 February 2018, lot 991 (part of). Estimate: 50 GBP |  |
