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Ancient Greek Coins Sicily

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Estimated price 1,500 CHF
Result 1,600 CHF

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Description

Agathokles (317-289 BC). Tetradrachm. Struck circa 310-306/5 BC. 16.91 g. 24.20 mm. 5h
Obv. KOPAΣ Head of Kore to right, wearing wreath of grain ears, single-pendant earring and pearl necklace.
Rev. AGAQOKLEOS in exergue, Nike, bare to waist, standing right, about to attach a helmet to a trophy, she holds a hammer in her right hand and a nail in her left, AN or AV monogram; to right, triskeles.
Ierardi 95 (O19/R61); SNG ANS 664; Gulbenkian 336 (same dies); SNG Fitzwilliam 1347 (same obv. die).
Good VF, lightly toned, minor doubling on reverse.
Ex. CNG Electronic Auction 267, 2011, Lot 25.
Ex. Stacks New York 2011 International Sale, 2011, Lot 40.