Stunning Syracusan Pegasos


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. 8.50 g. 22.50 mm. Superb coin, sharply struck. Old cabinet tone with lovely iridescent hues; minor mark on reverse. Good EF.