The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under Agathokles as tyrant, c. 310-05 during the war with Carthage

Obverse: κορασ: head of Kore right, wearing crown of corn, pendant earring and pearled necklace

Reverse: [α]γαθοκλεοσ: Nike standing right, draped below waist, inscribing helmet atop trophy; triskeles on right, traces of monogram to lower left

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.95g/6h

References: Ierardi 102b, this coin [O21/R63]; Du Chastel 101; Ashmolean 2075

Condition: Very fine, patchy find patina with light scratches £900-£1,200

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

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Hirsch Auction XXXIV, Munich, 5 May 1914, lot 223
Ars Classica Auction XVI, Lucerne, 3 July 1933, lot 849
SNC March 1941 (6824)