Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Dekadrachm [Tetrobol], struck under the Agathokles as king, c. 295-289

Obverse: laureate head of Apollo left

Reverse: charioteer urging biga right, triskeles below horses’ forelegs; t in exergue

Metal: gold; Attic weight standard; 2.85g/12h

References: BMC p.192, 342, this coin = Head pl. VIII.2, this coin = Hill pl. XI, 7, this coin; Bérend 12; Ashmolean –

Condition: Extremely fine, well centred and lustrous; a very beautiful and very rare coin £4,000-£5,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Collection

British Museum Collection [acquired before 1874]
Exchanged with Dr. H.A. Cahn, July 1948
SNC February 1950 (29455)