Lot 1688

Sale 131 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Sicily, Syracuse, Kingdom of, Pyrrhos, (278-276 B.C.), AE 22, (9.57 g), obv. youthful head of Herakles to left in lion skin, rev. around **SURAKOSIWN*, Athena Promachos advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, to right an owl, (S.1214, BMC 505, SNG Cop. 814, Calciati type 178, McClean 2896 [Pl.104,7])). With even dark brown patina, good very fine and very scarce.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$160

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