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Lot # 181 - 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. 3.23 g. 15.00 mm. Lovely dark patina. Lightly rough surfaces. Minor smoothing. Good VF.
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Lot # 182 - Sicily. Katane. AR Tetradrachm, c. 445-435 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses. Rev. Laureate head of Apollo right; [KATANAION before]. HGC 2 567; SNG ANS 1247-51; Mirone 44. AR. 16.95 g. 25.50 mm. R. Rare, lightly toned. Die-break on obverse, scratches on reverse. VF.
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Lot # 183 - Sicily. Katane. AR Litra, 410-405 BC. Obv. Head of Silenos left, wearing wreath of ivy. Rev. KATANAIΩN. Winged thunderbolt flanked by round shields. HGC 2 590; Boehringer, Kataneische Li 6. AR. 0.67 g. 13.00 mm. Nicely toned. VF.
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Lot # 184 - Sicily. Kentoripai. AE Hexas, c. 211-200 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Persephone right; behind, ear of barley. Rev. KENTO/PIΠINΩN. Plow with a small bird standing on the share; two pellets in left field. HGC 2 637; CNS III 7; SNG ANS 1322ff; Buceti 5. AE. 4.02 g. 17.00 mm. Choice example with glossy olive green patina. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 185 - 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 198; SNG Cop. 335 (same obv. die); Rizzo pl. XXII, 5 var. AR. R. Rare and choice, with light cabinet tone. VF/Good VF. Encapsulated by NGC XF Strike 4/5; Surface 2/5.
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Lot # 186 - Sicily. Leontini. AR Tetradrachm, c. 430-425 BC. From a reverse die signed by the 'Maestro della foglia'. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left. Rev. LEONTINON. Lion's head left, with open jaws and protruding tongue; around, three barley grains and, behind the head, a laurel leaf. SNG ANS 229-30; HGC 2 671; Boehringer, Studies Price, pl.12, 55 (these dies); Rizzo pl. XXIV, 4 (these dies). AR. 17.38 g. 25.00 mm. Superb example, sharply struck from masterly engraved dies. Lightly toned, with iridescent hues. Areas of flat strike. EF.
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Lot # 187 - Sicily. Messana. The Mamertinoi. AE Quadruple, c. 275-264 BC. Obv. ΑΡΕΟΣ. Laureate head of Ares right; behind, helmet. Rev. ΜΑΜΕΡΤΙΝΩΝ. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; Φ to inner left. HGC 2 865; CNS I 4; SNG ANS 403. AE. 17.72 g. 28.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Nice green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 188 - Sicily. Morgantina. AR Litra, c. 339-317 BC. Egnakios, magistrate. Obv. Head of Athena three quarters facing right, wearing triple crested helmet; to right, dolphin downwards. Rev. Bull butting right; EΓNAKPIOΣ on tablet below. HGC 2 -; Erim & Jaunzems -; Campana -. AR. 0.67 g. 11.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Thick patina. Spectacularly detailed pair of dies. A superb example of this difficult issue. Good VF.
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Lot # 189 - Sicily. Motya. AR Tetradrachm, c. 405-400 BC. Obv. Eagle standing right with wings folded; MṬV’ (in Punic) above. Rev. Crab within shallow circular incuse, seen from above; below, [fish swimming right]. HGC 2 921; BMC 2; Jenkins, Punic 42-3 (O4/R6 [unlisted die combination]); Campana 13A/b; CNP 500a. AR. 16.86 g. 26.50 mm. RRR. Of the highest rarity, few specimens known. Light scratch on reverse. Desirable for the type. About VF/VF.
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Lot # 190 - Sicily. Motya. AR Tetradrachm, c.405-397 BC. Obv. Head of Arethusa left, wearing ampyx and sphendone, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins (of one off flan) swimming in different directions. Rev. Crab within shallow circular incuse, seen from above. HGC 2 923; SNG ANS 501; SNG Cop. 481; Jenkins, Punic 46-7 (O6/-); Campana 22; CNP 502. AR. 16.48 g. 26.00 mm. R. Rare and fascinating issue, with an expressive portrait. Reverse off-centre. Good VF.
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Lot # 191 - Sicily. Motya. AR Litra, c. 425-410 BC. Obv. Eagle standing left. Rev. Dolphin swimming left; scallop shell below. HGC 2 933; Campana -; SNG Lockett 789 (Hipana). AR. 0.44 g. 11.70 mm. RRR. Extremely rare Litra with eagle standing on ground line instead of Ionic capital, and without legend. Good VF.
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Lot # 192 - Sicily. Motya. AR Litra, c. 405-397 BC. Obv. Facing gorgoneion. Rev. Punic mṭv’ across field. Palm tree. HGC 2 936; Campana 15. AR. 0.60 g. 14.00 mm. R. Rare and toned. Good VF.
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Lot # 193 - Sicily. Motya. AR Litra, c. 405-397 BC. Obv. Facing gorgoneion. Rev. Punic mṭv’ across field. Palm tree. HGC 2 936. AR. 0.85 g. 12.80 mm. R. Rare and choice example, of high quality for the issue. About EF.
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Lot # 194 - Sicily. Motya. AR Litra, c. 400-397 BC. Obv. Head of nymph facing slightly right. Rev. Crab; below, mtv' in Phoenician letters. HGC 2 937; Jenkins, Punic, pl. 23, 6; Campana 24a. AR. 0.58 g. 10.50 mm. RR. Very rare and lightly toned. Good VF.
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Lot # 195 - Sicily. Nakona. AE Tetras, c. 5th century BC. Obv. Silenos seated sidesaddle on ass left, holding kantharos and thyrsos; three pellets around. Rev. NAKONAION. Head of nymph right, wearing single-pendent earring and necklace and with hair bound with fillet. CNS I 1; HGC 2 956; SNG ANS 512. AE. 4.20 g. 16.80 mm. R. Rare, with lovely dark patina. Minor cleaning marks. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 196 - Sicily. Panormos as Ziz. AR Tetradrachm, c. 340 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand, reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning him; [star in left field[; in exergue, Punic ṢYṢ. Rev. Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; swastika to lower left, four dolphins swimming around. HGC 2 1022; SNG Lloyd 1587 (same dies); Jenkins 70 (same dies); Rizzo pl. LXVI, 1 (same dies); Jameson 691 (same dies). AR. 16.58 g. 26.50 mm. RR. Very rare and choice, light cabinet tone. Minor roughness. VF. The quality of the dies used for this coin is exceptionally high, reminiscent of Euainetos' style. The head of Kore is beautifully rendered, and the charioteer's details are masterfully executed. These Siculo-Punic tetradrachms from Panormus closely resemble those from Syracuse, with meticulous attention to detail. Some pieces are inspired by Eumenes' works, replicating his style and even his signature. Indeed this tetradrachm, considered one of the finest examples of Siculo-Punic coinage, echoes Euainetos' decadrachms. While some elements, like the star before the chariot, are unique, others, such as the swastika, likely derive from Syracusan prototypes. As the series progresses, it adopts a more modernistic style, particularly evident in the treatment of Artemis-Arethusa, reflecting influences from Agathokles' coinage. Despite these adaptations, the chariot remains on the obverse, distinguishing the Panormus issues from Agathoklean coins.
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Lot # 197 - Sicily. Panormos as Ziz. AR Litra, 415-405 BC. Obv. Head of nymph right; four dolphins around. Rev. [ΠAN]. Poseidon seated right on rocks, holding trident and dolphin. HGC 2 1039; Cf. Jenkins pl. 24, 4. AR. 0.53 g. 11.80 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, toned. About VF.
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Lot # 198 - Sicily. Segesta. AR Didrachm, c. 480-475 BC. Obv. Hound standing right, on the scent. Rev. ΣΕΓΕΣΤΑΙΙΒ. Head of female right, hair in thin band, within pelleted circular border. HGC 2 1113; Hurter, Didrachmenprägung Series 2. AR. 7.93 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. Nicely toned. Light scratches and metal flaws on obverse, otherwise. good VF.
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Lot # 199 - Sicily. Segesta. AR Didrachm, circa 412/410-400 BC. Obv. Hound scenting left; above, facing head. Rev. ΣEΓEΣTAZIB (retrograde). Head of Aigiste left. HGC 2 1146; Hurter, Didrachmenprägung 176. AR. 8.48 g. 21.60 mm. RR. Very rare and toned. Nicks. VF.
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Lot # 200 - Sicily. Segesta. AR Hemidrachm, c. 380 BC. Obv. Hound springing right. Rev. Head of the Nymph Segesta right; border of pellets. HGC 2 1155; Hurter, Didrachmenprägung K34. AR. 1.49 g. 12.70 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, lightly toned with iridescent hues. Minor nicks on obverse. VF.
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Lot # 201 - Sicily. Segesta. AR Litra, c. 455/0-445/0 BC. Obv. ΣΕΓΕΣΤΑΖΙΒ. Facing head of the nymph Segesta. Rev. Hound standing right; wheel of four spokes above. HGC 2 1163; SNG ANS 648; Hurter, Didrachmenprägung K11. AR. 0.71 g. 11.50 mm. RR. Very rare and lightly toned. Chipped flan. Good VF.
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Lot # 202 - Sicily. Segesta. AR Litra, 415-409 BC. Obv. Head of nymph three-quarter left; flanked by laurel branches. Rev. Hound standing left; to left, murex shell; above, Gorgoneion. SNG ANS 651-654; HGC 2 1174. AR. 0.72 g. 11.80 mm. R. Rare and toned. Chipped edge. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 203 - Sicily. Segesta. AR Litra, c. 420-417 BC. Obv. Head of the nymph Segesta right. Rev. Hound standing left; before, volute. HGC 2 1178; Buceti 55 (Unicum?). AR. 0.71 g. 12.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare fraction. Old cabinet tone. VF.
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Lot # 204 - Sicily. Selinos. AR Didrachm, c. 540-515 BC. Obv. Selinon leaf. Rev. Incuse square divided into twelve raised and lowered sections. HGC 2 1211; Arnold-Biucchi Group 6-7. AR. 8.67 g. 21.60 mm. R. Rare and choice, lightly toned. Good VF.
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Lot # 205 - Sicily. Selinos. AR Stater or Tridrachm. c.515-470 BC. Obv. Selinon leaf. Rev. Selinon leaf within incuse square. Symbol in upper right corner. HGC 2 1213; Cf. SNG ANS 685-6; For type cf. C. Arnold-Biucchi. “The Beginnings of Coinage in the West: Archaic Selinus” in FlorNum, 9 (= Paris, BnF 1071). AR. 7.65 g. 20.00 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, symbol apparently unpublished in the standard references, CoinArchives and acsearch, none recorded in Selinas Hord. Choice example, toned. Good VF.
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Lot # 206 - Sicily. Selinos. AR Litra, 515-480 BC. Obv. Celery leaf. Rev. Celery leaf within incuse circle with dotted border. HGC 2 1217 (Trihemiobol); SNG München 879; SNG ANS 687. AR. 0.31 g. 10.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. Minor porosity on reverse. Well detailed. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 207 - Sicily. Selinos. AE Cast Trias, c. 435-415 BC. Obv. Facing gorgoneion. Rev. Selinon leaf; four pellets around. HGC 2 1232; CNS I 3. AE. 11.59 g. 20.00 mm. R. Lovely dark patina. Good for issue. VF.
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Lot # 208 - Sicily. Selinos. AE Hemilitron, c. 415-409 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. ΣΕ. Bow and quiver. HGC 2 1238; CNS I 11; SNG ANS 716. AE. 3.50 g. 16.50 mm. R. Rare and choice. Lovely dark green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 209 - Sicily. Stiela. AR Hemilitron, 420-415 BC. Obv. Forepart of man-headed bull walking right. Rev. ΣTI within wreath. HGC 2 -; SNG ANS -; Campana -. AR. 0.25 g. 9.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Unpublished in the standard references. Toned. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 210 - Sicily. Syracuse. AR Tetradrachm, First Democracy, c. 510-491 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding reins in both hands, driving slow quadriga to right; ΣVRA above. Rev. Head of Arethusa to left within incuse circle in centre of quadripartite incuse square. HGC 2 1302; Boeringher 23; Cf. Rizzo tav. XXXIV, 2. AR. 16.43 g. 26.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice, of excellent archaic style. Enchanting cabinet tone on obverse; oxidations on reverse. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 211 - Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron I (478-466 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Struck circa 478-475 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath. Rev. Diademed head of Arethusa right, wearing single-pendant earring and necklace; ΣVRAKOΣION and four dolphins around. HGC 2 1306; Boehringer 185 (V82/R127); SNG ANS 58 (same dies). AR. 17.37 g. 25.50 mm. R. Large flan and complete. Lightly toned, with iridescent hues. Rare pair of dies. Good VF.
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Lot # 212 - Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron I (478-466 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 475-470 BC. Obv. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right and crowning horses. Rev. ΣVRAKOΣION. Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Boehringer 312 (V151/R218); HGC 2 1307; SNG ANS 100 (same dies). AR. 17.10 g. 25.00 mm. Toned and well centered, nice struck. About EF. Sold with collector label, purchased in 1959.
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Lot # 213 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Litra, c. 460-450 BC. Obv. ΣVRA. Diademed head of Arethusa right. Rev. Octopus. HGC 2 1375; SNG ANS 137. AR. 0.69 g. 11.00 mm. Rough surfaces. Nice example with fresh details. About EF.
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Lot # 214 - 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 hoop earring, and pearl necklace; ΣVRΑKΟΣΙΟΝ and four dolphins around. HGC 2 1311; Boehringer 537; SNG ANS 174 (same dies); Dewing 805. AR. 17.01 g. 28.00 mm. An attractive tetradrachm, of fine classical style. Delicate old cabinet tone. Good VF.
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Lot # 215 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 430-420 BC. Obv. Slow quadriga driven right by male charioteer holding goad; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙOΝ. Head of Arethusa right, hair in thin bands and wearing necklace; four dolphins around. HGC 2 1320; Boehringer 651 (O329/R446); SNG ANS 214 (same dies); BMC 122 (same dies). AR. 17.81 g. 28.00 mm. Lightly toned. VF.
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Lot # 216 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC.). AR Tetradrachm, signed by Euth- and Phrygillos. Obv. Charioteer, holding reins in both hands, driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left and crowning charioteer; in exergue, dolphin and Skylla, holding trident, swimming right; EVΘ before. Rev. ΣΥΡAKOΣIOΝ. Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, earring and necklace; four dolphins around; [ΦP]YΓIΛΛ[OΣ] below. HGC 2 1334; SNG ANS 274; BMC 157; Fischer-Bossert, Coins 47t (V15/R29); SNG Ashmolean 1998 = SNG Lockett 969; SNG Lloyd 1382; Jameson 801; de Luynes 1214-5. AR. 16.71 g. 25.00 mm. R. Rare and toned. Rough surfaces and some marks. VF. Very important issue, signed by Phrygillos, also known for engraving gems and possibly some dies for Thourioi and Terina. The depiction of Arethousa, wearing grain ears, lead some scholar to identify her as Demeter instead.
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Lot # 217 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC.). AR Tetradrachm, c. 420-415 BC. Obv. Charioteer driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses; [in exergue, cicada]. Rev. ΣΥΡAKOΣIOΝ. Head of Arethousa left, hair in elaborate band; four dolphins around. HGC 2 1325; Boehringer 728 (V360/R496); SNG ANS 248. AR. 16.55 g. 28.00 mm. RR. Very rare and fine style pair of dies. This series is seldom offered. Good VF. This exceptional tetradrachm, one of the final pairs of dies cataloged by Erich Boehringer, marks a shift in artistic style in Syracuse's coinage. Struck during a period of experimentation from about 460 to 390 B.C., it showcases a departure from the Archaic vigor to softer, more naturalistic features. Of particular interest is the focus on Arethusa's hairstyle, with a variety of intricate styles depicted on post-Demareteion tetradrachms. These styles, adorned with accessories like saccus and diadems, represent a departure from the simpler styles of earlier eras.
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Lot # 218 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AE Hemilitron, c. 415-405 BC. Obv. Head of Arethusa left, wearing necklace and earring, hair in sphendone (letters on band?); behind, dolphin(?). Rev. ΣYPA. Wheel of four spokes, with dolphin in lower quarters. HGC 2 1479; Cf. CNS II 20; Cf. SNG ANS 412. AE. 4.20 g. 17.50 mm. Choice specimen; lovely deep olive green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 219 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Drachm, c. 410-405 BC. Obv. Head of Athena facing slightly left, wearing ornate triple-crested Attic helmet and necklace; ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ and four dolphins around. Rev. The hero Leukaspis, nude but for crested helmet, holding shield forward on left arm, right arm holding spear forward at his waist, advancing right; lit and garlanded altar in background; to right, forepart of ram lying on its back left; ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣ-Ι[ΩΝ] around, ΛEYKAΣΠIΣ in exergue. HGC 2 1364; SNG ANS 309-10 ; SNG Lloyd 1396; Boehringer, Münzprägungen pl. II. 17. AR. 4.10 g. 19.00 mm. RR. An exceptional and unusally well preserved specimen, with highly artistic unsigned dies in the style of Eukleidas. Rare and among the best examples appeared on market. About EF. Leukaspis, depicted as a naked warrior with helmet, shield and spear, was a Lycian hero who fought in the Trojan War in the following of King Sarpedon against the Greeks. When the city fell, the surviving Lycians joined Aeneas in fleeing to the Mediterranean, but a great storm hit the fleet. In Virgil's Aeneid, when Aeneas descended into the underworld under the lead of the Sibyl, he saw the spirit of Leucaspis, forced to remain outside and excluded due to death at sea and the lack of burial.
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Lot # 220 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysios I (405-367 BC). AE Tetras, c. 405 BC. Obv. Facing head of Arethusa slightly left, wearing necklace. Rev. Octopus. HGC 2 1432; CNS II 29; SNG ANS 385. AE. 1.57 g. 16.00 mm. R. Attractive green patina. Fascinating three-quarter depiction of Arethusa. Good VF.
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Lot # 221 - Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AV Dilitron. Struck circa 406/5 BC. Obverse die signed by the artist IM. Obv. ΣVPAKOΣIΩN. Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a coiled serpent and a spiral palmette on the bowl; below, MI (signature). Rev. Aegis with facing gorgoneion in centre. HGC 2 -; Boehringer, Münzprägungen, p. 66, pl. 1, 5; Fischer-Bossert, Coins, p. 68, n. 119. AV. 1.73 g. 11.40 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, few specimens known. Full signature visible. Good EF. This rare Syracusan gold dilitron, struck during a crisis period around 406/5 BC, reflects the tumultuous political landscape of Syracuse. Following a shift towards tyranny led by Dionysius, appointed as supreme general in 406 BC, Syracuse faced Carthaginian invasion. Despite attempts to resist, Syracuse suffered defeats, including the sack of Gela and Kamarina. This emergency coinage, celebrating Athena, funded mercenary armies in the futile struggle. Signed by the master engraver 'IM...', this coin embodies the desperation of Greek Sicily against the Carthaginian onslaught, with gold used sparingly for essential expenses in a time of turmoil. These observations are supported by sources such as Fischer-Bossert, Coins [Tudeer] 67, which analyzes coins signed by the engraver 'IM...', and other specialized studies on Sicilian numismatics of the period.
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Lot # 222 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysos I (405-367 BC). AV 20 Litrai – Tetradrachm. Struck circa 405-400 BC. Obv. [ΣΥΡ]Α. Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square, ΣΥΡΑ in quarters; in deeper incuse circle in centre, small female head (Arethousa?) left, wearing necklace. HGC 2 1289; SNG ANS 350-6; SNG Cop. 683-4; Rizzo pl. 48, 9. AV. 1.14 g. 12.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice. Slight obverse die-shift and small area of flatness. Good VF.
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Lot # 223 - 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 right. Rev. Herakles kneeling right, strangling the Nemean Lion. HGC 2 1275; SNG ANS 326; Bérend 13. AV. 5.78 g. 14.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, 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.
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Lot # 224 - 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. AE. 28.11 g. 28.50 mm. Lovely reddish patina. About EF.
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Lot # 225 - Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysios I to Dionysios II. AE Hemilitron, c. 375-344 BC. Obv. ΣYPA. Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet. Rev. Hippocamp left. CNS II 34; HGC 2 1456; SNG ANS 426. AE. 5.86 g. 18.00 mm. Solid dark green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 226 - Sicily. Syracuse. AE Onkia, 4th century BC. Obv. ΣΥΡΑΚO. Head of Arethusa left. Rev. Ornate trident; wreath to left, Σ to right. CNS I 31; HGC 2 -; SNG ANS -. AE. 2.26 g. 13.00 mm. RR. Very rare issue. Metal flaws. VF.
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Lot # 227 - Sicily. Syracuse. Timoleon and the Third Democracy (344-317 BC). AE 24 mm. 1st series, c. 343-339/8 BC. Obv. ZEΥΣ ΕΛΕΘΥΕPΙΟΣ. Laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios right. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN. Thunderbolt; barley grain to right. HGC 2 1440; CNS II 71; Castrizio Series 1, 1β. AE. 16.84 g. 24.40 mm. Lovely reddish brown patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 228 - Sicily. Syracuse. Timoleon and the Third Democracy (344-317 BC). AE 24 mm. Timoleontic Symmachy coinage. 1st series, circa 344-339/8 BC. Obv. ZEΥΣ ΕΛΕΘΥΕPΙΟΣ. Laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios right. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN. Thunderbolt; to right, eagle standing right. HGC 2 1440; CNS II 72; Castrizio Series I, 1γ. AE. 13.86 g. 24.50 mm. Glossy brown patina. Flan crack. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 229 - Sicily. Syracuse. Timoleon and the Third Democracy (344-317 BC). AR Stater. Struck under Timoleon, c. 344-339/8. Obv. Pegasos flying left. Rev. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet; ΣYPAKOΣIΩN to right. Pegasi 2; HGC 2 1400; SNG ANS 494–507; SNG Lloyd 1442-3; Dewing 930–1; Gillet 673. AR. 8.62 g. 22.00 mm. R. Brilliant and superb. Good EF.
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Lot # 230 - Sicily. Syracuse. Timoleon and the Third Democracy (344-317 BC). AE 27.5 mm. Obv. ZEYΣ EΛEYΘEPIOΣ. Laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios left. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN. Horse prancing left. CNS II 80; HGC 2 1439; SNG ANS 533-541; SNG Lloyd 1456-7. AE. 20.22 g. 27.50 mm. Rare as such. Spectacular portrait of Zeus Eleutherios. Enchanting green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 231 - 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 ; Ierardi 50 (O9/R28); BAR issue 2. AR. 17.06 g. 25.00 mm. Brilliant and choice, lightly toned. Small die-breaks. About EF. According to a note of the collector the provenance could be Sotheby's Zurich 28 October 1993, 262.
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Lot # 232 - Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles (317-289 BC). AE 17mm., 317-310 BC. Obv. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Head of Arethusa left. Rev. Bull butting left; above and in exergue, dolphin left. HGC 2 1489; CNS II 98; SNG ANS -. AE. 4.17 g. 17.00 mm. Superb example with dark tone. Obverse off-centre. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 233 - 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. 1.93 g. 11.00 mm. R. Superb example, sharply struck from masterly engraved dies. EF.
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Lot # 234 - 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. HGC 2 1537; SNG ANS 708; CNS II 142. AE. 10.55 g. 24.00 mm. Lovely leather patina with minor reddish and green deposits. EF.
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Lot # 235 - Sicily. Syracuse. Hiketas II (287-278 BC). AE Litra. Struck circa 282-278 BC. Obv. ΔΙΟΣ ΕΛΛΑΝΙΟΥ. Head of Zeus Hellanios left, wearing laurel wreath. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ. Eagle, wings spread, standing left on thunderbolt; star to left. HGC 2 1448; CNS II 156; SNG ANS 818. AE. 11.90 g. 22.00 mm. Lovely brown patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 236 - Sicily. Syracuse. Pyrrhos (278-276 BC). AR Oktobol, c. 297-272 BC. Obv. Head of Persephone right, wearing wreath of grain; behind, dolphin swimming downwards. Rev. ΠYPPOY - BAΣIΛEΩΣ. Athena Alkidemos advancing left, holding shield and brandishing spear; thunderbolt to left. HGC 2 -; HGC 3.1 263; Cf. SNG ANS 832. AR. 5.15 g. 20.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Rough surfaces. VF. Pyrrhus was a king of Epirus and one of the most famous military commanders of antiquity. He is primarily known for his campaigns in Italy against the Romans and his warfare tactics that influenced many subsequent commanders. His presence in Sicily is significant as he was involved in the struggles for control of the island during the period when this coin was minted in Syracuse. The coin itself reflects the importance of Sicily as a center of conflict and trade in the western Mediterranean during that time.
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Lot # 237 - Sicily. Syracuse. Hieron II (274-215 BC). AE 27 mm, c. 240-215 BC. Obv. Diademed head left. Rev. IEPΩNOΣ. Warrior on horseback right, holding spear; below, to right, N. HGC 2 1548; CNS II 195 R1 22; SNG ANS 959-60. AE. 17.21 g. 27.00 mm. Lovely green patina. Gently cleaned. Good VF.
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Lot # 238 - 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; in exergue, AΓK. HGC 2 1464 (Fourth Democracy); CNS II 150 Ds 14 Rl 1. AE. 6.92 g. 23.20 mm. Enchanting green patina. Compact flan. Choice for issue. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 239 - 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. 1.86 g. 14.10 mm. R. Rare and choice. About EF.
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Lot # 240 - Sicily. Thermai Himerenses. AE 20 mm, c. 367-350 BC. Obv. Head of young Herakles left, wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. ΘEΡMITAN. Head of Hera left, wearing stephane decorated with palmettes; star behind. HGC 2 1618; CNS I 1; Campana 4B. AE. 7.96 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Rare as such. Very rare variety with star symbol and unusually well preserved. EF.

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