Lot 4405
Sale 74 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Sicily, Syracuse, reign of Pyrrhus, (278-276 B.C.), AE 22, (10.082 grams), obv. head of Herakles to left, wearing lion skin, rev. Athena Promachos advancing to right brandishing spear and holding shield, around **SURA KOSIWN*, (S.1213, cf.BMC 493, SNG ANS 952-958). Brown patina, good fine and scarce.
Ex Patrick Cooper Collection with his ticket and previously acquired from Glendinings London, July 9, 1980 (lot 317 part).
- Estimate
- $80
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $80