Lot 3196

Sale 79 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Sicily, Syracuse, Kingdom of, Pyrrhos, (278-276 B.C.), silver octobol, (5.676 grams), obv. Persephone head to left, wreathed with corn, to right an altar/A, rev. Athena Promachos advancing to left, brandishing spear and holding shield, to right **BASILEWS*, to left trace of **PURROU*, (cf.S.982, SNG ANS 828 [Pl.26]). Even grey patina, good fine, and very scarce.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 85 (lot 10).

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$500

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