The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. SICILY. Syracuse , Agathokles (317-289 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, 17.13g,. Struck c.310-305 B.C. KOPAΣ , Head of Kore facing to right, wearing a wreath of grain-ears in her hair, and an earring. Rev. AΓA[ΘOKΛEIOΣ] , Nike standing to right, erecting a trophy of arms, triskeles on right (M. Ierardi, ‘Tetradrachms of Agathocles of Syracuse’, AJN 7-8, 1995-6, 122 (O27/R78); SNG ANS 665 (these dies); SNG Lloyd 1492 (these dies); SNG Lockett 1003 (these dies)). Very well-struck, beautiful style, lightly toned, extremely fin e. Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd., London, 13 February 1985 This coin is of exceptionally beautiful late classical style and is in a superb state of preservation. US$ 15,000
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