| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: Syracuse. Double decadrachm or 100 litrae circa 405-400, AV 15 mm, 5.79 g. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣIΟΝ Head of nymph Arethusa l., hair elaborately waved and caught up behind in star-ornamented sphendone and wearing necklace, bar and triple-pendant earring; in l. field, pellet and behind, KA. Rev. Naked young Heracles kneeling r. on rocky ground, head to front, strangling the Nemean lion with both arms. SNG ANS 331. McClean 2730 (these dies). SNG ANS 331 (these dies). Woodward 128 (these dies). Bérend 26. Rare. A wonderful portrait of excellent style struck in high relief on an exceptionally large flan. Good extremely fine From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s. Estimate: 25000 CHF |  |
