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Lot # 170 - Sicily. Akragas. AE Hexas, c. 425-410 BC. HGC 2 148; CNS I 75; Buceti 135. AE. 7.35 g. 18.00 mm. Superb coin. Exceptional composition with point of wing fall out of dotted border. Lovely glossy olive green patina. EF.
Choice Alontion AE
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Lot # 171 - Sicily. Alontion. AE 21 mm, c. 241-210 BC. Obv. Male head left, wearing Phrygian helmet. Rev. AΛONTINΩN. Man-headed bull standing left, spouting water; in exergue, crab. HGC 2 214; CNS I 2; SNG Cop. 144; Campana 14a; Buceti 15. AE. 6.03 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Very rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Among the finest specimens known. Attractive dark green brown patina. About EF/Good VF.
Outstanding Cossura
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Lot # 172 - Sicily. Cossura. AE 22 mm. Struck c. 2nd century BC. Obv. Bust of Isis left, wearing klaft and hair-dress in the shape of uraei on both sides of solar disc; to left, Nike flying right, crowning her with wreath. Rev. Punic ‘YRNM in laurel wreath with berries at top. CNS III 1; HGC 2 449-50; SNG Cop.. AE. 7.55 g. 22.00 mm. R. Superb example. Attractive glossy deep green patina. EF.
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Lot # 173 - Sicily. Entella. AR litra, c. 430-420 BC. Civic coinage. Obv. Female figure standing left, holding phiale over altar and filleted temple key in arm. Rev. Man-faced bull standing right, fish in exergue. HGC 2 235; SNG ANS 1339. AR. 0.61 g. 12.00 mm. R. Well centred. A choice example with a very expressive man-faced bull. Good VF/About EF.
Superb Entella
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Lot # 174 - Sicily. Entella. Punic issues. AR Tetradrachm, c. 320/315-305/300 BC. Obv. Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and necklace; four dolphins around. Rev. Horse head left; palm tree to right; ‘MMḤNT (in Punic) below. HGC 2 284; SNG Lloyd 1631; Jenkins, Punic, Series 3a, 142. AR. 16.66 g. 27.00 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned. EF/About EF. The location of the main Carthaginian mint in Sicily identified by Punic inscription as 'The Camp' has recently been identified as Entella, a fortress city located in central-west Sicily. Founded by the Trojans in the 500s BC, Entella was conquered by Campanian mercenaries in about 410 BC, who quickly sold their services to the Carthaginians. The city remained a Punic stronghold through most of the fourth century.
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Lot # 175 - Sicily. Entella. AR Tetradrachm. Punic issues, c. 300-289 BC. Obv. Head of youthful Herakles right, wearing lion's skin. Rev. Head of horse left; palm tree to right, [Punic 'MHMḤNT below]. HGC 2 293 corr. (varying legend); Jenkins, Punic, Series 5a; McClean 3047. AR. 16.73 g. 25.50 mm. Sharply struck on a somewhat compact flan, choice and prettily toned, with golden hues. Areas of flat strike, otherwise. about EF/EF.
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Lot # 176 - Sicily. Eryx. AE Hexas or Dionkion, c. 416/5-410 BC. Obv. Hound standing right; above and below, pellet. Rev. IRVKAIIB (retrograde). Bearded male head right. HGC 2 310; CNS I 2; Campana 28. AE. 8.56 g. 22.00 mm. RR. Very rare issue. Olive green patina. VF.
Enigmatic Himera Monster
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Lot # 177 - Sicily. Himera. AR Tetras, c. 460-450 BC. Obv. Male head right, bearded with animal's ear and long, curved horn. Rev. Three pellets (two joined due to a metal flaw). HGC 2 457; Buceti 37; Manganaro 27. AR. 0.18 g. 7.00 mm. RRR. Very rare fraction. Lightly toned. About EF.
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Lot # 178 - Sicily. Himera. AR Litra, c. 450-440 BC. Obv. Male head right, bearded and helmeted. Rev. Helmet without crest, decorated with volute. HGC 2 446; SNG Lloyd 1029; Buceti 43; Jameson 905. AR. 0.59 g. 10.50 mm. RR. Choice for issue. Lightly toned, underlying luster. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 179 - Sicily. Himera. AE Cast Hemilitron or Hexonkion, c. 425-409 BC. Obv. Facing gorgoneion. Rev. Male figure standing right, placing hand to mouth and extending arm; around, six pellets. HGC 2 464; CNS I 5. AE. 30.96 g. 29.50 mm. RR. Very rare issue, seldom offered. VF. Ex Gemini VII (2011), lot 113; Gorny & Mosch 208 (2012), lot 1114.
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Lot # 180 - Sicily. Himera. AE Cast Hemilitron or Hexonkion, c. 425-409 BC. Obv. Facing gorgoneion. Rev. Six pellets (mark of value). HGC 2 463; CNS I 23; Kraay, Bronze 1a. AE. 20.62 g. 25.50 mm. Attractive olive green patina. About EF. Ex Busso, Auction 433 (2022), lot 1084; Solidus Auction 62 (2022), lot 19.
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Lot # 181 - Sicily. Himera. AE Cast Hemilitron or Hexonkion, c. 425-409 BC. Obv. Facing gorgoneion. Rev. Six pellets; two triangular wedges between pellets. HGC 2 463; CNS I 19. AE. 27.83 g. 27.00 mm. A choice example, with dark, almost black patina. Good VF. Ex Minì Coll. 3A.
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Lot # 182 - Sicily. Himera. AE Cast Tetras or Trionkion, c. 425-409 BC. Obv. Facing gorgoneion. Rev. Three pellets. HGC 2 467; CNS I 18. AE. 12.32 g. 21.00 mm. A choice example, nice chocolate brown patina. Good VF. Ex Minì Coll. 11A.
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Lot # 183 - Sicily. Hybla Megala. AE 20 mm (Hexas ?), 2nd century BC. Obv. Veiled bust of Artemis-Hyblaia right, wearing polos. Rev. ΙΒΛΑΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΑΣ. Demeter standing left, holding grain ears and torch. HGC 2 498; CNS III 2. AE. 4.54 g. 18.00 mm. R. Choice example. Lovely turquoise green patina over deep green surfaces. EF.
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Lot # 184 - Sicily. Kamarina. AE Tetras or Trionkion, c. 410-405 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a wing. Rev. KAMA. Owl standing left, grasping lizard; three pellets in exergue. HGC 2 548; CNS III 30; SNG ANS 1230; Westermark & Jenkins 198. AE. 3.12 g. 15.00 mm. A very attractive example. Lovely glossy green brown patina. EF.
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Lot # 185 - Sicily. Kamarina. AE Onkia, c. 420-410 BC. Obv. Gorgoneion facing, tongue slightly protruding. Rev. KAMA. Owl standing right, head facing, grasping lizard; [in exergue, pellet]. HGC 2 552; CNS III 7B. AE. 1.47 g. 12.50 mm. Pleasant green brown patina. Exceptionally detailed reverse, struck from masterfully engraved die. EF/Good EF.
Kamarina Jewel
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Lot # 186 - Sicily. Kamarina. AE Onkia, c. 425-405 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena left. Rev. KAMA. Owl standing left, head facing, wings closed, grasping lizard; in exergue, pellet. CNS III 36; HGC 2 554; Westermark & Jenkins Period 3, 199. AE. 1.44 g. 11.50 mm. A superb example. Wonderful glossy dark green patina. EF.
Masterpiece in miniature
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Lot # 187 - Sicily. Katane. AR Litra, c. 410-405 BC. Obv. Bearded head of Silenos left, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. ΚΑΤΑΝ-ΑΙΩΝ. Winged thunderbolt; shields to left and right. HGC 2 590; SNG ANS 1266. AR. 0.73 g. 11.50 mm. RR. Superb example. Wonderful delicate patina with iridescent hues; underlying luster. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 188 - Sicily. Leontini. AR Tetradrachm, c. 476-466 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses. Rev. ΛΕΟΝΤΙΝΟΝ. Head of roaring lion right; four barley grains around. HGC 2 661; SNG ANS 199 (same obv. die); Boehringer, Münzgeschichte 2 (same obv. die); Dewing 619 (same obv. die). AR. 7.90 g. 21.00 mm. R. Minor cleaning marks and scratch on reverse. Attractive dark tone, underlying luster; warn obverse die. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 189 - Sicily. Leontini. AR Didrachm, c. 476-468 BC. Obv. Nude rider on horseback right. Rev. ΛΕΟΝΤΙΝΟΝ. Head of roaring lion right, four barley grains around. HGC 2 679; SNG ANS 207 (same obv. die); SNG Lockett 793 (same obv. die); Rizzo pl. XXII, 11. AR. 7.90 g. 21.00 mm. Glossy dark grey patina. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 190 - Sicily. Leontini. AR Litra, circa 475-466 BC. Obv. Facing lion’s scalp. Rev. ΛΕΟΝ. Barley grain. HGC 2 687; SNG ANS 215; SNG Cop. 342; Boehringer, Leontinoi Taf. 10, 19. AR. 0.52 g. 10.50 mm. Lightly toned with warm hues. About EF.
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Lot # 191 - Sicily. Messana. AE 22 mm, c. 287-279 BC. Obv. Head of Pelorias left, wreathed with reeds; on left, two dolphins. Rev. Nike driving fast biga right; in exergue, ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΩΝ. HGC 2 835; CNS I 20; SNG ANS -; Caltabiano 879 (D2/R2). ΑΕ. 4.80 g. 22.00 mm. R. Atractive glossy olive green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 192 - Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE 19.5 mm, c. 264-241 BC. Obv. ΑΔΡΑΝΟΥ. Helmeted head of Adranos left. Rev. Hound standing right; Φ above; in exergue, ΜΑΜΕΡΤΙΝΩΝ. HGC 2 880; CNS I 20; Särström Series VIII, Group A, 137–46; BAR Issue 11. AE. 5.37 g. 19.50 mm. R. Rare. Warm brown patina with dark spots. VF. Ex Gorny & Mosch 207, 2012, 60.
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Lot # 193 - Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE 27 mm, c. 211-208 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, laureate; behind, kithara. Rev. ΜΑΜΕΡΤΙΝΩΝ. Warrior standing facing, wearing chlamys; holding sword and leaning on spear; to right, Π and shield. HGC 2 851; CNS I 27; SNG ANS 432. AE. 12.46 g. 27.00 mm. R. Nice green brown patina. Good VF/VF. Ex Virzì coll. 1249.
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Lot # 194 - Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Pentachalkon, c. 208-200 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Ares left; behind, helmet. Rev. ΜΑΜΕΡΤΙΝΩΝ. Warrior standing left, holding spear and leading horse behind. Value mark Π to left. HGC 2 849; CNS I 25; SNG Cop. 446ff. AE. 12.34 g. 27.50 mm. Good VF. Ex Virzì 733; Gorny & Mosch 208, 2012, 1133.
Rare Morgantina
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Lot # 195 - Sicily. Morgantina. AE Half Unit. Punic occupation, c. 214-211 BC. Obv. Veiled and wreathed head of Demeter right. Rev. Horse galloping right; wreath above, Punic Ḥ below. HGC 2 176 (Akragas); CNS III 2; Buceti 19 (R4); Visonà, Bronze, pl. 7, 11; Buttrey, Catalogue 448. AE. 4.27 g. 19.50 mm. RRR. Very rare, exceptional for issue. Lovely enamel like olive green patina. EF.
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Lot # 196 - Sicily. Morgantina. The Hispani. AE Unit, late 2nd-early 1st century BC. Obv. [C SIC]-LIVN. Male head right. Rev. HISPAN-ORVM. Warrior holding spear, on horse galloping right. HGC 2 915; CNS III 1; Campana 18. AE. 7.10 g. 21.50 mm. R. Rare. A very attractive example. Lovely olive-green patina. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 197 - Sicily. Motya. AR Litra, c. 415/10-397 BC. Obv. Facing gorgoneion. Rev. Palm tree; Punic mṭv’ across field. HGC 2 939; SNG ANS 503-4; Jenkins, Punic pl. 23, 4a. AR. 0.78 g. 11.50 mm. R. Rare. Fine style; darkly toned. VF/Good VF.
Choice Nakona
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Lot # 198 - Sicily. Nakona. AE Onkia, c. 420-400 BC. Obv. NAKONAION. Head of a nymph right, wearing necklace, hair bound with fillet. Rev. Goat standing right; acorn and pellet above; ivy leaf before. CNS I 2; HGC 2 957; SNG ANS -. AE. 1.27 g. 12.50 mm. R. Earthy deep green patina. EF.
Exceptional Naxos Fraction
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Lot # 199 - Sicily. Naxos. AR Trionkion – Tetras, c. 430/20-415 BC. Obv. Bearded head of Dionysos right; before, NA. Rev. Kantharos; three pellets around. HGC 2 981; Campana 32; Cammarata 22b. AR. 0.17 g. 7.50 mm. RR. Superb and darkly toned with lovely glossy patina. Good EF.
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Lot # 200 - Sicily. Paropos. AE Hexas, c. 200-150 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. Artemis standing left, holding patera and spear; hound at feet to left. HGC 2 1096; CNS I 2; Campana 3; BAR Issue 2. AE. 0.91 g. 12.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, only two examples noted by Campana. For another example cf. CNG 374 (2016), lot 124. VF.
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Lot # 201 - Sicily. Segesta. AR Didrachm, c. 480-475 BC. Obv. Hound standing right, on the scent. Rev. Head of female right, hair in thin band, within pelleted circular border. HGC 2 1113; SNG ANS 615; Buceti 2aA. AR. 8.25 g. 21.00 mm. RRR. An attractive piece with even grey tone over bright surfaces. Marks under tone on reverse. Good VF.
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Lot # 202 - Sicily. Segesta. AR Litra. Contemporary imitation(?), c. 460-450 BC. Obv. Head of nymph left. Rev. Hound standing right with tail in curl, wheel above. AR. 0.61 g. 11.50 mm. RR. Interesting issue. Lightly toned, underlying luster. Good VF.
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Lot # 203 - Sicily. Segesta. AR Litra, c. 412/410-405/400 BC. Obv. Head of the nymph Segesta facing slightly left; laurel branches flanking. Rev. Hound standing left; facing gorgoneion above, conch shell to left, EΓES-T-A-ION (partially retrograde) around. HGC 2 1174; SNG ANS 651 ; SNG Lloyd 1194. AR. 0.71 g. 12.50 mm. R. Superb fraction with a facing portrait of Aigiste nymph. Old cabinet tone, underlying luster. Good VF/About EF.
Marvelous Segesta Miniature
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Lot # 204 - Sicily. Segesta. AE Onkia, c. 410-400 BC. Obv. ΣEΓEΣT[...]. Head of Aigiste right, wearing sphendone. Rev. Hound standing right, devouring stag head; annulet above. HGC 2 1193; CNS I 38. AE. 2.18 g. 14.50 mm. R. Outstanding Onkia, struck from masterfully engraved dies. Wonderful emerald green patina. EF.
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Lot # 205 - Sicily. Solus. Under Roman Rule. AE 25 mm, after 241 BC. Obv. CΟΛΟΝΤΙΝΩΝ. Head of Poseidon left, trident over shoulder. Rev. Bust of Athena in Attic helmet right. HGC 2 1263; CNS I 18. AE. 14.95 g. 25.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Nice green brown patina; rough surfaces. About VF/VF. Ex Minì 13, p. 407.
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Lot # 206 - Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron I (478-466 BC). AR Didrachm. Struck c. 478-475 BC. Obv. Nude horseman riding right. Rev. ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟИ. Head of Arethousa right, wearing beaded tainia; three dolphins around. Boehringer Series VII, 99 (V46/R67); HGC 2 1353; Jameson 748; Nanteuil 328; Pozzi 566; Weber 1569 (all from the same dies). AR. 8.29 g. 22.50 mm. Brilliant and lightly tone, spots of dark oxidations. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 207 - Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron I (478-466 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 475-470 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving quadriga right, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses. Rev. ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟN. Diademed head of Arethusa right, surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise. HGC 2 1306; Boehringer 123; SNG ANS 33. AR. 16.66 g. 24.00 mm. Choice example; lovely dark tone with a hint of iridescence. About EF.
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Lot # 208 - Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron I (478-466 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 475-470 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving quadriga right, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses. Rev. ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟN. Diademed head of Arethusa right, surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise. HGC 2 1306; Boehringer 144; SNG ANS 40. AR. 17.20 g. 25.00 mm. Choice and brilliant. Lovely dark tone with a hint of iridescence. Good VF.
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Lot # 209 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 450 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right with wings spread, crowning horses with wreath; in exergue, ketos right. Rev. Head of Arethousa right, wearing tainia; ΣVRΑKΟΣΙΟΝ and four dolphins around. HGC 2 1311; Boehringer Series XV, 541 ; Jameson 763; de Luynes 1173. AR. 17.27 g. 25.50 mm. A wonderful portrait of finest classical style. Delicate patina with warm underlying luster. VF.
Superb Portrait
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Lot # 210 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC.). AR Tetradrachm, struck c. 430 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right and crowning horses. Rev. ΣΥΡAKOΣIOΝ. Diademed head of Arethousa right, hair in ornate sakkos; four dolphins around. Boehringer 641; HGC 2 1319; SNG ANS 206; SNG Lockett 952. AR. 16.61 g. 24.00 mm. R. Lightly toned, underlying luster. VF.
Enchanting Arethousa
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Lot # 211 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Litra, c. 470 BC. Obv. Head of Arethusa right. Rev. Wheel with four spokes; Σ-Y-R-A between. HGC 2 1371; Boehringer B 31. AR. 0.61 g. 9.50 mm. R. Wonderful old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. Good EF.
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Lot # 212 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Litra, c. 470 BC. Obv. Head of Arethusa right. Rev. Wheel with four spokes; Σ-Y-R-A between. HGC 2 1372; Boehringer 402. AR. 0.72 g. 10.00 mm. R. Wonderful old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. EF.
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Lot # 213 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Litra, c. 460-450 BC. Obv. ΣVRA (R retrograde). Diademed head of Arethusa right. Rev. Octopus. HGC 2 1375; SNG ANS 137. AR. 0.68 g. 12.00 mm. Choice example of this fascinating and archaic issue. Nicely toned. EF.
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Lot # 214 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Litra, c. 440-415 BC. Obv. Head of Arethusa to right wearing tainia; H to left, olive leaf to right. Rev. Octopus; ΣΥΡΑ around. HGC 2 -; cf. 1377; SNG ANS 1377; Bérend Histoire pl. VI, 10 (same dies). AR. 0.83 g. 13.00 mm. RRR. Very Rare. Possibly the only Litra of Syracuse to be signed by the engraver. Delicate and lovely tone. Good VF.
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Lot # 215 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Tetras-Trionkion, c. 466-405 BC. Obv. ΣVPΑ. Head of Arethusa right. Rev. Octopus; three pellets around. HGC 2 1396; SNG ANS 1375-6; Bérend, Histoire, Type II, 8. AR. 0.17 g. 9.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Light and delicate patina; underlying luster. EF.
Extremely Rare AV 20 Litrai
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Lot # 216 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysos I (405-367 BC). AV 20 Litrai – Tetradrachm. Struck circa 405-400 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square, ΣΥΡΑ in quarters; in deeper incuse circle in center, small female head (Arethousa?) left, wearing necklace. HGC 2 -; cf. 1289 (head left); SNG ANS -; cf 350 ff (same); SNG ANS ; cf. Bérend pl. XI, 3; cf. Boehringer, Münzprägungen, pl. I, 6; cf. Rizzo pl. XLVIII, 9. AV. 1.14 g. 10.00 mm. RRR. Of the highest rarity: unlisted in the standard reference. Lovely warm tone. Minor scratch on chin. Good VF/EF.
Phrigillo's Arethousa
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Lot # 217 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 415-405 BC. Obv. Σ-Y-P-A-KΩ-ΣI-ON. Head of nymph Arethousa left, hair in ampyx with ΦPY signature on the front, wearing single-pendant earring and necklace; around four dolphins. Rev. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath and holding aphlaston; in exergue, barley ear left. SNG Ashmolean 276; Tudeer 49; Boston, MFA 409; SNG Lloyd 1383; Coins, Artists and Tyrants 49h. AR. 17.38 g. 27.50 mm. RR. A spectacular signed tetradachm. A very attractive portrait of excellent Classical style. Lovely light iridescent tone. Minor gash on reverse. EF. Obverse die signed by Phrygillos, reverse die in the style of Euarchidas.
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Lot # 218 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysios I to Dionysios II. AE Drachm. Struck c. 380 BC. Obv. ΣΥΡΑ. Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with olive-wreath. Rev. Pair of dolphins swimming upwards almost snout to snout, between them star with eight rays. HGC 2 1436; CNS II 62. AE. 33.13 g. 30.00 mm. Attractive example. Lovely mottled olive green patina, minor pitting on obverse. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 219 - Sicily. Syracuse. Timoleon and the Third Democracy (344-317 BC). AV 30 Litrai – Quarter Stater. Struck circa 339/8-336 BC. Obv. ΙΕΥΣ ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΙΟΣ. Laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios left. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Pegasos flying left; [to left, monogram]; below, three pellets. HGC 2 1284; SNG ANS 493; Garraffo pl. 1, 8 (same rev. die); SNG Lloyd 1440 (same dies); Rizzo pl. 58, 1 (same dies); Jameson 851 (same dies). AV. 2.11 g. 11.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Small scratch on the obverse. VF.
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Lot # 220 - Sicily. Syracuse. Timoleon and the Third Democracy (344-317 BC). AR Hemidrachm, c. 344-317 BC. Obv. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Female head left; around, three dolphins. Rev. Forepart of Pegasos flying left. HGC 2 1405; SNG ANS 512-515. AR. 1.17 g. 12.00 mm. RR. Lightly toned, underlying luster. Good VF.
Tremendous Eleutherios Zeus
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Lot # 221 - Sicily. Syracuse. Timoleon and the Third Democracy (344-317 BC). AE Dilitron. Timoleontic Symmachy coinage. 2nd series, circa 339/8-334 BC. Obv. Head of Zeus Eleutherios left, wearing laurel wreath; ZEYΣ EΛEYΘEP[IOΣ] around. Rev. Horse rearing left; ΣYPAKOΣIΩN around. HGC 2 1439; CNS II 80 st 7/1; SNG ANS 533 ff; Castrizio Series II, 1; SNG Lloyd 1456-7; SNG Morcom 717; Basel 499; Favorito 17; Laffaille 225; Virzi 1500–14. AE. 18.36 g. 27.50 mm. R. An outstanding example, exceptional portrait. Attractive mottled emerald green patina. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 222 - Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC). EL 50 Litrai – Hemistater, c. 310-305/300 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left; kithara to right. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Tripod. HGC 2 1294; SNG Cop. 704 ((Dionysios I and II); SNG ANS 621 var. (symbol); Jenkins, Electrum, Group B, dies O8/R4; BAR Issue 10; Gulbenkian 242 var. (symbol); Pozzi 1295; Weber 1635 var. (same; Time of Dion). EL. 3.61 g. 15.00 mm. Superb and lightly toned. Minor metal flaw and scratches on obverse. About EF.
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Lot # 223 - Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC). EL 50 Litrai – Hemistater, c. 310-305/300 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left; lamp to right. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Tripod. HGC 2 1294; Jenkins, Electrum, Group B, dies O12/R18; BAR Issue 10. EL. 3.56 g. 15.00 mm. Choice example. Delicate warm patina over brilliant surfaces. Minor scratches on obverse. Good VF.
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Lot # 224 - Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC). AR Stater, c. 304-289 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena left. Rev. Pegasos flying left, triskeles below. Pegasi 17; HGC 2 1408; SNG ANS 682-5; BAR issue 32. AR. 6.59 g. 19.50 mm. R. Brilliant and lightly toned. Minor scratches on reverse, gently smoothed. Good VF.
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Lot # 225 - Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC). AE Litra, c. 295 BC. Obv. ΣΩTEIPA. Head of Artemis Soteira right, quiver over shoulder. Rev. AΓAΘOKΛEOΣ / BAΣIΛEOΣ. Winged thunderbolt. CNS II 142; SNG ANS 708. AE. 9.01 g. 22.00 mm. Superb glossy green brown patina. EF.
Enchanting Syracusan AE
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Lot # 226 - Sicily. Syracuse. Hiketas (287-278 BC). AE 23 mm. Obv. Head of Persephone left, wreathed with grain ear; behind, poppy head. Rev. Fast biga right; above, star; below horses, monogram. HGC 2 1446 var. (grain ear); CNS II 123 Ds89 R119; SNG ANS 756 var. (no monogram). AE. 8.09 g. 23.00 mm. Attractive example, lovely untouched olive green patina, light earthen deposits. Minor breaks on the edge. EF.
By a Master engraver
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Lot # 227 - Sicily. Syracuse. Pyrrhos (278-276 BC). AE Litra. Obv. Wreathed head of Kore right, wearing necklace and earring; uncertain symbol behind. Rev. BΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΠΥΡΡΟΥ. Demeter seated half-right, holding grain ear and sceptre. CNS II 185 (not listed symbol); SNG ANS 836-8. AE. 9.07 g. 24.00 mm. R. Superb, from master dies. Enchanting artistic dies. Wonderful greyish green patina. Good EF.
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Lot # 228 - Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron II (274-215 BC). AR 1/2 Litra, c. 216-215 BC. Obv. Head of Artemis right. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΙ. Owl right, head facing; MI to right. HGC 2 1424; Cf. SNG Cop. 884ff; Cf. SNG ANS 906 ; Carroccio 1994, pl. XV, L. AR. 1.07 g. 11.50 mm. R. Nice dark tone with iridescent hues. About EF.
Exceptional Philistis
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Lot # 229 - Sicily. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (274-215 BC). AR 16 Litrai-Tetradrachm. Struck circa 216-215 BC. Obv. Diademed and veiled bust left; thyrsos behind. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ. Nike in walking quadriga right; crescent above, [A before]. HGC 2 1554; SNG ANS 876; BAR Issue 65; BMC 553; de Nanteuil 395; Winterthur 989. AR. 13.57 g. 27.00 mm. Superb example. Brilliant and lightly toned with warm hues. EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 60.

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