Auction Catalogue

7 December 2009

Starting at 12:00 PM

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Ancient Coins

Lot

№ 238

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7 December 2009

Hammer Price:
£130

SYRACUSE, Litra, late 5th cent. BC, head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with laurel wreath, between two dolphins, rev. bridled hippocamp with long hanging rein left, 7.41g/3h (CNS II, p.87, 43; SNG ANS 447-9). Extremely fine, beautiful dark-green patina