Lot 3225

Sale 73 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Sicily, Syracuse, reign of Agathokles, (317-285 B.C.), AE 22, (8.436 grams), obv. bust of Artemis to right, quiver at shoulder behind, **SWteira*. rev. above and below winged thunderbolt **AGAQOKLEOS / BASILEOS*, (S.1200, BMC 422, McClean 2858, SNG ANS 708ff.). Brown patina, good very fine and scarce.

Ex Patrick Cooper Collection with his ticket and previously acquired from Sotheby's, London 21/1/1981 (lot 23 part).

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$130