Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146Auction date: 8 May 2024
Lot number: 2118

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Syracuse.
Decadrachm or 60 litrae circa 287-278, AV 16 mm, 4.19 g. [ΣΥΡ]ΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ Head of Kore-Persephone l., wearing barley-wreath, earring and beaded necklace; behind, cornucopia. Rev. Prancing biga driven r. by Nike, holding kentron and reins; above, star and below, barley ear. In exergue, [Ε]ΠΙ ΙΚΕΤ[Α]. SNG ANS 779 (these dies). de Luynes 1342 (this obverse die). Buttrey NC 1973, 4-F.
A rare variety. About extremely fine
From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.

Estimate: 2000 CHF