Lot 2590

Sale 61 · Important Australian & World Coins, Banknotes & Military Medals, The W.J.Noble Collection of British Tickets, Passes & Tokens

Description

Sicily, Syracuse, Kingdom of, Pyrrhos, (278-276 B.C.), AE 21.5 (9.502 grams), obv. youthful head of Herakles to left in lion skin, to left traces of **SURAKOSIWN, rev. Athena Promachos advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, to right an owl, (S.1213, BMC 498, SNG ANS 850). Even brown patina, good very fine, and very scarce.

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$90