Greek Coins

Lot # 186 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Drachm, 345-307 BC. Obv. Pegasus flying left; [koppa below]. Rev. Laureate head of Aphrodite left; Δ to right. HGC 4 1866; BMC 301; BCD Corinth -. AR. 2.58 g. 13.5 mm. VF.

Lot # 185 - Continental Greece. Corinthia, Corinth. AR Stater, c. 375-300 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; koppa below. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena left; A-Λ flanking neck truncation; Silenos mask to right. Pegasi 408; Ravel 1046. AR. 8.8 g. 20.5 mm. An attractive example. Prettily toned with lovely golden hues. About EF/EF.

Lot # 183 - Continental Greece. Attica, Athens. AR Drachm, c. 454-404 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye. Rev. ΑΘΕ. Owl standing right, head facing; to upper left, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square. HGC 2 1631; Kroll 10. AR. 4.2 g. 15 mm. Toned, perfectly centred with full crest visible on obverse. VF.

Lot # 182 - Continental Greece. Attica, Athens. AR Tetradrachm, c. 454-404 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye, wearing earring, necklace and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl. Rev. Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left, AΘE to right; all within incuse square. HGC 4 1597; SNG Cop. 31; SNG München 49; Kroll 8. AR. 17.23 g. 25.5 mm. Toned. A nearly flawless example. EF.

Lot # 181 - Continental Greece. Attica, Athens. AR Tetradrachm, c. 454-404 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye, wearing earring, necklace and crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves over visor and a spiral palmette on the bowl. Rev. Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left, AΘE to right; all within incuse square. HGC 4 1597; SNG Cop. 31; SNG München 49; Kroll 8. AR. 17.17 g. 23.5 mm. Well struck on a broad flan. EF.

Lot # 180 - Continental Greece. Boeotia, Thebes. AR Stater. Struck circa 379-368 BC. Daim-, magistrate. Obv. Boeotian shield. Rev. Amphora; ΔA-IM across field; all within concave circle. HGC 4 1331; Hepworth 18; BCD Boiotia 523. AR. 12.04 g. 23 mm. Lightly toned. Good VF.

Lot # 179 - Continental Greece. Akarnania, Thyrreion. AR Stater, 320-280 BC. Obv. Pegasus flying left; below, Θ. Rev. Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet; flanked by Θ-ΛY; behind, pendant earring. Pegasi 13; SNG Cop. 409. AR. 8.52 g. 22.5 mm. Superb and brilliant, sound metal. Minor marks, otherwise. about EF/EF.

Lot # 178 - Continental Greece. Akarnania, Leukas. AR Stater, c. 350-320 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying right; Λ below. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena right; caduceus and Λ behind. Pegasi 92 var. (placement of letter on rev.); BCD Akarnania 221 var. (same). AR. 8.47 g. 21.5 mm. Nicely toned. Good VF.

Lot # 177 - Continental Greece. Akarnania, Leukas. AR Stater, c. 400-375 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying right; Λ below. Rev. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet; kantharos to left, Λ below. Pegasi 31; HGC 4 817; BCD Akarnania 187 var. (no ethnic on rev.). AR. 8.15 g. 22 mm. R. Rare with ethnic both on obverse and reverse. Toned. EF.

Lot # 176 - Continental Greece. Akarnania, Argos Amphilochikon. AR Stater, c. 340-300 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left, A below. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena left; APΓEI above; crested Corinthian helmet behind. Pegasi 11; SNG Cop. 309; HGC 4 783; Imhoof-Blumer, Akarnaniens 12; BCD Akarnania 132. AR. 8.47 g. 21 mm. Choice example with pleasant light tone. Good VF.

Lot # 175 - Continental Greece. Akarnania, Anaktorion. AR Stater, c. 320-280 BC. Obv. Pegasos flying left; retrograde AN monogram below. Rev. Helmeted head of Athena left; EΠΙ above; behind, AN monogram and flail; [ΔΟ below]. Pegasi 64; SNG Cop. -. AR. 8.5 g. 22 mm. RR. Very rare and choice. with pleasant light tone. Superficial marks. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 174 - Continental Greece. Thessaly, Thessalian League. AR Stater. Italos and Arnias, magistrates. Mid-late 1st century BC. Obv. Head of Zeus right, wearing oak wreath. Rev. ΘΕΣΣΑΛΩΝ. Athena Itonia advancing right, holding shield and preparing to hurl spear; ITA-ΛOV above spear, APNIAΣ in exergue. HGC 4 210; BCD Thessaly II 877.1. AR. 5.94 g. 24 mm. R. Rare and attractive example. About EF.

Lot # 173 - Continental Greece. Kings of Macedon. AR Tetradrachm. In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Arados mint. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; to left, anchor and monogram; below seat, Π. Price 3349; SC C94.7d. AR. 16.79 g. 26.5 mm. Choice and brilliant. Lightly toned. About EF.

Lot # 172 - Continental Greece. Kings of Macedon. Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BC). AR Tetradrachm, Odessos, c. 120-90 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; ΔH in left field, monogram in exergue. Price 1180. AR. 16.59 g. 35 mm. Exceptional example with impressive details. Good EF.

Lot # 171 - Continental Greece. Kings of Macedon. Philip II (359-336 BC.). AR Tetradrachm, Amphipolis mint. Struck under Kassander, c. 323-315 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Zeus right. Rev. ΦIΛIΠ-ΠOY. Youth on horseback right, holding palm; aplustre below, Π under raised foreleg. Le Rider pl. 46, 18; SNG ANS 740. AR. 14.44 g. 22.5 mm. Bold portrait and enchanting patina; test-cut on reverse, otherwise. EF/About EF.

Lot # 170 - Continental Greece. Macedon, Akanthos. AR Tetrobol, c. 470-390 BC. Obv. Forepart of bull left, head right; acanthus flower above. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. SNG ANS 33-34. AR. 2.41 g. 16 mm. Good example, nicely toned. Good VF.

Lot # 169 - Continental Greece. Islands off Thrace, Thasos. AR Tetradrachm, c. 150-140 BC. Obv. Head of young Dionysos right, diademed and wearing ivy wreath. Rev. ΗΕΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ/ ΘΑΣΙΩΝ. Herakles, nude, standing facing, head left, right hand placed on grounded club to left, lion skin draped over left arm; M to inner left. HGC 6 358; Prokopov, Silberprägung, Group VI; Le Rider, Thasiennes 51. AR. 16.78 g. 34.5 mm. Warm tone. Nicely struck and of great style; light scratches and marks. Good VF.

Lot # 168 - Continental Greece. Thrace, Maroneia. AR Tetradrachm, c. 189/8-49/5 BC. Obv. Head of youthful Dionysos to right, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΜΑΡΩΝΙΤΩΝ. Dionysos, nude but for chlamys draped over his left arm, standing left, holding grape bunch in his right hand, two narthex stalks in his left; flanking his feet, two monograms. HGC 3.2 1556; Schönert-Geiss 1076-81. AR. 15.58 g. 34 mm. Dark tone, scratches and marks. Good VF.

Lot # 167 - Punic Sardinia or Sicily. AE Unit, 3rd century BC. Obv. Head of Persephone-Tanit left, wreathed in grain, wearing hoop earring. Rev. Horse galloping right. CNS I 6/8; HGC 2 1668; SNG Cop. 1021; CNP 126. AE. 3.47 g. 15.5 mm. Leather brown patina. Good VF.

Lot # 166 - Sicily. Uncertain mint in Sicily. Possibly Lopadusa. AE 17.5 mm, c. 2nd century BC. Obv. Crab; Punic 'mem' below. Rev. Crab; Punic 'kaf'(?) below. CNS III 5 (Lopadusa); CNP 514b; Buceti 3a. AE. 3.13 g. 17.5 mm. RR. Very rare. Exceptional for issue, sharply struck and attractive green patina. Good EF.

Lot # 165 - Sicily. Tyndaris. AE 15.5 mm, c. late 4th century BC. Obv. ΤΥΝΔΑΡΙΣ. Diademed female head left; star to left and right. Rev. Dioskouros or Tyche(?) on horseback right, with palm over shoulder. HGC 2 1632 var. (one star); CNS I 1; SNG Cop. 948; SNG ANS -; Campana 1A. AE. 8.36 g. 23 mm. RR. Very rare and choice for type. VF.

Lot # 164 - Sicily. Thermai Himerenses. AE 22 mm, c. 200-150 BC. Obv. Bearded head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. ΘEPMITAN. Turreted and veiled female standing left, right hand outstretched, holding patera and cornucopia. CNS I 20; HGC 2 1622; SNG ANS 192-3; SNG Cop. 324; Campana 19; BMC 7. AE. 8 g. 22 mm. R. Dark green patina. VF.

Lot # 163 - Sicily. Tauromenion. Mercenaries Campanoi. AE Onkia, c. 354-344 BC. Obv. Campanian helmet right. Rev. Monogram TA or KA within laurel-wreath. HGC 2 1608; CNS III p.327, 2-3 OS; A. Campana, C.N.A.I. II, p.213, (Kampanoi) 3 and note. AE. 2.02 g. 15 mm. R. Rare as such. EF.

Lot # 162 - Sicily. Tauromenion. Mercenaries Campanoi. AE 29 mm, c. 370-358 BC. Obv. Bull butting left; TA monogram above. Rev. Star of sixteen rays. HGC 2 1606; CNS III p. 327, 1 (Mercenari); BMC 2-3; SNG Cop. 173; Campana (Kampanoi ?) 2; SNG München 1516; Virzì 2029-32. AE. 32.02 g. 29 mm. R. Rare and good example of this fascinating issue. VF.

Lot # 161 - Sicily. Syracuse. Gelon, son of Hieron II (275-215 BC). AR 4 Litrai - Drachm, c. 218/7-214 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Gelon left. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIOI ΓEΛΩNOΣ. Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, with folded wings; BA to left, K to right. HGC 2 1563; SNG ANS 900-1; SNG Fitzwilliam 1412. AR. 3.24 g. 15.5 mm. R. Rare. Toned, minor marks. VF/Good VF.

Lot # 160 - Sicily. Syracuse. Philistis, wife of Hieron II (274-216 BC). AR 16 Litrai-Tetradrachm, c. 218-214 BC. Obv. Diademed and veiled head left; star to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΑΣ / ΦΙΛΙΣΤΙΔΟΣ. Nike driving slow quadriga right; star above, K to right. HGC 2 1556; BAR Issue 65; CCO 163 (D21/R27). AR. 13.59 g. 27 mm. Superb example, sharply struck from masterfully engraved dies. Nicely toned. About EF.

Lot # 159 - Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron II (274-215 BC). AE 27.5 mm, 240-215 BC. Obv. Laureate head left; behind, aegis. Rev. Warrior, holding couched lance, on horse prancing right; IEPΩNOΣ in exergue. HGC 2 1547; CNS II 193 (unlisted symbol); SNG ANS 909ff. var. (symbol); Buceti 1504 var. (diademed head on obv.). AE. 18.66 g. 27.5 mm. Unlisted symbol. Bold portrait. EF/Good VF.

Lot # 158 - Sicily. Syracuse. Pyrrhos (278-276 BC). AE 24 mm. Obv. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN. Head of Herakles left, wearing lion's skin. Rev. Athena Promachos standing right, brandishing thunderbolt and shield; thunderbolt in left field. HGC 2 1450; CNS II 177; SNG Cop. 811. AE. 10.34 g. 24 mm. Superb example with chocolate patina. EF.

Lot # 157 - Sicily. Syracuse. Pyrrhos (278-276 BC). AE 23 mm. Obv. Head of Herakles left, wearing lion's skin. Rev. Athena Promachos standing right; to right, owl standing right, head facing. HGC 2 1450; CNS II 175 Rs 35; SNG ANS 850. AE. 10.96 g. 23 mm. Delicate green patina. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 156 - Sicily. Syracuse. Hiketas (287-278 BC). AE 22 mm. Obv. ΔIOΣ EΛΛANIOY. Laureate head of Zeus Hellanios left. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings open. HGC 2 1448; CNS II 154. AE. 10.37 g. 22 mm. Light brown patina, detailed dies. Metal flaw. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 155 - Sicily. Syracuse. Hiketas (287-278 BC). AE 21 mm. Obv. Head of Persephone left, wreathed with grain ear; behind, poppy head. Rev. Fast biga right; monogram in exergue. HGC 2 1446; CNS II 123 Ds89; Cf. SNG ANS 755-6. AE. 7.95 g. 21 mm. Very rare monogram. Struck from detailed dies. About EF.

Lot # 154 - Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC). AE Litra, c. 308-307 BC. Obv. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Diademed head of Herakles left, hair bound with tainia; behind, star. Rev. Lion standing right, raising foreleg; club above. HGC 2 1464 (Fourth Democracy); CNS II 150 Ds 14 Rs 63; SNG ANS -; Buceti 835. AE. 8.94 g. 22.5 mm. Superb example, well centred on a broad flan. Delicate green patina. EF.

Lot # 153 - Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC). EL 25 litrai, c. 310-300 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩΝ. Lyre. HGC 2 1295; SNG ANS 617-8; SNG Cop. 708. EL. 1.86 g. 11 mm. R. Rare and choice, nice warm tone. Good VF.

Lot # 152 - Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC). AE 14.5 mm, 310-305 BC. Obv. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN. Laureate head of Apollo left. Rev. Pegasos flying right. HGC 2 1507; CNS II 88; SNG ANS 660. AE. 2.4 g. 14.5 mm. Green-brown patina. Good VF.

Lot # 151 - Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC). AE 19 mm, c. 317-310 BC. Obv. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Head of Arethousa left; behind, [corn-ear?]. Rev. BUll butting left; above dolphin and Π; in exergue, Η. HGC 2 1489; CNS II 101 Ds95 R1 16-7. AE. 3.24 g. 19 mm. Glossy green emerald patina. Good VF.

Lot # 150 - Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 317-310 BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Arethousa left; three dolphins around; [letters below neck]. Rev. Charioteer driving quadriga left; triskeles above, ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ/AI monogram in exergue. HGC 2 1348; SNG ANS 632-43 ; BAR issue 2. AR. 16.3 g. 25.5 mm. Minor roughness, cabinet tone. VF/Good VF.

Lot # 149 - Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 317-310 BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Arethousa left; three dolphins around; NK below neck. Rev. Charioteer driving quadriga left; triskeles above, ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ/AI monogram in exergue. HGC 2 1348; SNG ANS 639 ; BAR issue 2. AR. 16.88 g. 25 mm. Deeply toned, well centred and struck. Light marks on cheek. EF/About EF.

Lot # 148 - Sicily. Syracuse. Timoleon and the Third Democracy (344-317 BC). AE 28 mm. Obv. [ZEYΣ EΛ]EYΘEPIOΣ. Laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios left. Rev. [ΣYPA]KOΣI[ΩN]. Horse prancing left on ground-line. CNS II 80; HGC 2 1439; SNG ANS 533-541; SNG Lloyd 1456-7. AE. 20.61 g. 28 mm. Lovely dark patina with minor green deposits. Good VF.

Lot # 147 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysios I to Dionysios II. AE Hemilitron, c. 375-344 BC. Obv. ΣYPA. Head of Athena left, wearing laureate Corinthian helmet. Rev. Bridled hippocamp swimming left. CNS II 34; HGC 2 1456; SNG ANS 435-446. AE. 7.9 g. 20 mm. Dark green patina, minor roughness. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 146 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysios I to Dionysios II. AE Drachm, 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; SNG ANS 454-69. AE. 33.24 g. 30 mm. Exceptional example. Gently cleaned. Green-brown patina, struck on a large flan. EF.

Lot # 145 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysios I (406-367 BC). AR Hemidrachm, 405-367 BC. Obverse die signed by the artist E- (Euarchidas or Euainetos?). Obv. Charioteer driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer; in exergue, [E between two confronted dolphins]. Rev. [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ]. Head of Arethusa left, wearing sphendone; two dolphins around. HGC 2 1367; SNG ANS 305; Boehringer, Münzprägungen, pl. II, 18. AR. 1.99 g. 16 mm. R. Rare issue and denomination. Rough surfaces, otherwise. VF.

Lot # 144 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysios I (405-367 BC). AR Litra, c. 405-395 BC. Obv. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Head of Arethousa left, wearing sphendone; behind, dolphin. Rev. Octopus. HGC 2 1381; SNG ANS 293-4; SNG Cop. 675; Cf. Boehringer, Münzprägungen, pl. II, 21. AR. 0.74 g. 11.5 mm. Cabinet tone. Good VF.

Lot # 143 - Sicily. Syracuse. AR Tetradrachm, type of Eukleidas, c. 405-395 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving galloping quadriga left, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both hands; Nike flying above and crowning charioteer; in exergue, dolphin swimming left. Rev. Head of Arethusa left wearing double looped earring and a necklace with a small pendant, large band in hair from under which hair flows upward and backward in flame-like locks, surrounded by four dolphins swimming. SNG ANS 299 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 1407; Gulbenkian 297; Rizzo pl. 48, 15. AR. 17.24 g. 25.3 mm. Choice example, well centred and lightly toned. Light scratch on obverse. Good VF.

Lot # 142 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AE Hemilitron, c. 405-400 BC. Obverse die signed by the artist Eu (Eukleidas or Euainetos?). Obv. Head of Arethusa left, wearing necklace and earring, hair in sphendone, traces of letters EY on band; behind, corn-ear. Rev. ΣYPA. Wheel of four spokes, with dolphin in lower quarters. HGC 2 1479; CNS II 21; SNG ANS -. AE. 3.84 g. 16 mm. Superb signed example, with great style portrait and nice green-brown patina. EF.

Lot # 141 - Sicily. Syracuse. AR/AV Fourreè 20 Litrai or Trihemiobol, c. 405-400 BC. Obv. ΣYPA. Head of young Herakles left, wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square; Σ-Y-P-A in quarters; small female head left in deeper incuse circle in centre (Arethousa?). HGC 2 1289; SNG ANS 350; Rizzo pl. 48, 7. AR/AV. 0.65 g. 11 mm. RR. Contemporary forgery, of the highest interest. This coin still preserves traces of gilt covering the silver alloy core. Good VF.

Lot # 140 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysos I (405-367 BC). AR Dekadrachm. Unsigned dies in the style of Euainetos, c. 405-400 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving galloping quadriga left, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; Nike flying right above, crowning charioteer; in exergue: a military harness, shield, greaves, cuirass and Attic helmet all connected by a horizontal spear. Rev. Wreathed head of Arethousa left, wearing triple pendant earring and necklace, surrounded by four swimming dolphins; shell behind; [ΣYPAKOΣIΩN]. HGC 2 1299; SNG ANS 372; Dewing 903-906; Jameson 829; Boston MFA 426. AR. 41.84 g. 34 mm. RRR. Toned. Rusty die on obverse. Nice classical style portrait. VF. The decadrachm of Syracuse is one of the most impressive and celebrated silver denominations of classical times, and remains one of the most fascinating masterpieces in numismatic history. With its large module, this coin offered the engravers of Syracuse ample room to express their mastery. After a brief experimental issue in the 460s BC, the decadrachm was reintroduced under the tyrant Dionysius I in 405 BC, marking an ambitious attempt to elevate Syracuse to the capital of the Greek world. Two of the most distinguished local numismatic artists, Kimon and Euainetos, were responsible for creating the coinage for this series, each infusing their own distinctive style into the well-known emblems of Syracuse. The obverse of the coin depicts a quadriga, a four-horse chariot, triumphing in the race, while the reverse shows the head of the beautiful Arethusa, nymph of the spring of Ortygia, surrounded by dolphins. Both engravers were so proud of their work that they signed their coinage, similar to the practice of modern artists. Some of the decadrachm coinage features symbols, such as a shell, in place of the signature, suggesting the involvement of apprentices who emulated the work of the masters.

Lot # 139 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AE Hemilitron, c. 410-405 BC. Obverse die signed by Phrygillos. Obv. Head of Arethusa left, wearing necklace and hair in sphendone; artist's signature ΦΡΥ on sphendone; dolphin to right. Rev. ΣYPA. Wheel of four spokes, with dolphin in lower quarters. HGC 2 1479; CNS II 19; SNG ANS 412-3. AE. 3.66 g. 17 mm. Nice brown-green patina. EF.

Lot # 138 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysos I (405-367 BC). AV 100 Litrai – Double Dekadrachm. Struck circa 400-370 BC. Obv. ΣYPAKOΣION. Head of Arethousa left, hair in sakkos adorned with a star, wearing single-pendant earring and necklace; [pellet? to left], star to right. Rev. Herakles kneeling right, strangling the Nemean Lion. HGC 2 1275; SNG ANS 330; Dewing 925; Jameson 825. AV. 5.79 g. 14 mm. RRR. Very rare, of superb classical style. EF. This Syracusan 100 litrai, or double dekadrachms, dating circa 405 BC, reflects a pivotal period in Syracuse's history under Dionysios. Following the repulsion of an Athenian invasion, Syracuse faced and defeated a Carthaginian incursion, preserving its sovereignty. Crafted with exceptional artistry, the coin features the serene visage of Arethusa on the obverse, reminiscent of the renowned Euainetos' style, while the reverse depicts Herakles' heroic struggle against the Nemean lion. This masterful design captures the city's cultural and political prominence during the late 5th century BC. Syracuse's unparalleled coinage reflects its status as a major Mediterranean power, attracting prominent artists and die-engravers. This coin stands as a testament to Syracuse's glory before its decline and eventual conquest by the Romans, marking a significant chapter in ancient Sicilian history.

Lot # 137 - Sicily. Syracuse (?). Dionysios I (406-367 BC). AR Tetradrachm, 405-395 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer; grain ear left in exergue. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Head of Arethusa left, wearing earrings and necklace, hair in amphyx and sphendone; four dolphins around. HGC 2 1342; SNG ANS 291 (same rev. die); Tudeer 83 (V30/R56); Dewing 850. AR. 17.36 g. 23 mm. Deeply toned, well centred. Die-breaks. VF.

Lot # 136 - Sicily. Syracuse (?). AE Onkia, 5th century BC. Obv. Female head right (Aphrodite?). Rev. Octopus. CNS I 9; HGC 2 949 (Motya). AE. 1.92 g. 13 mm. R. Untouched green patina. EF/Good VF. Because of the style of the female depiction on the obverse, the coin can be attributed to Syracuse.