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Lot 2009

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Sicily, Syracuse, Kingdom of, Agathokles, (317-289 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.45 g), obv. head of Artemis-Arethusa to left, surrounded by three dolphins, with dotted border, trace of NK below, rev. galloping quadriga driven left by charioteer holding goad, above triskeles, in exergue **SURAKOSIWN over AN monogram, dotted border, (cf.S.971, BMC 350, SNG Lloyd 1478 (same dies), cf.SNG ANS 637, cf.SNG Lockett 1022). Uneven rough flan and slightly double struck on reverse, light grey tone, otherwise good very fine and very scarce.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.^Noble Numismatics Sale 118, lot 1589. Previously Noble Numismatics Sale 116, (lot 4209). Also Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection from Noble Numismatics Sale 106 (lot 3339). Also the Peus Auction Sale 404 (lot 2202) with ticket.

Estimate
$3,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$2,600