Lot 4399
Sale 74 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Sicily, Syracuse, period of Timoleon, (344-336 B.C.), AE litra, (AE 29), (31.085 grams), obv. head of Athena wearing Corinthian helmet to left bound with olive wreath, to left [**S*YRA], rev. starfish between two dolphins with central pellet, (S.1189, BMC 287, SNG ANS 454-469, Weber 1630). Black shiny patina, otherwise very fine and very scarce.
Ex Patrick Cooper Collection with his ticket and previously acquired in York Coin Fair in January 1979.
- Estimate
- $180
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $200