

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. HGC 2 1464 (Fourth Democracy); CNS II 150 Ds 14 Rs 63; SNG ANS -; Buceti 835. 8.94 g. 22.5 mm. Superb example, well centred on a broad flan. Delicate green patina. EF.