Lot 3393

Sale 88 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, Dr John Chapman Collection

Description

Sicily, Syracuse, reign of Agathokles, (317-285 B.C.), AE 20, (9.43 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, very fine and scarce.

Ex Patrick Cooper Collection with his tickets and previously acquired from Glendining's London, Auction Sale July 9, 1980 (lot 317).

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$70

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