CNG 87, Lot: 233. Estimate $750. Sold for $3000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SICILY, Syracuse. Timoleon and the Third Democracy. 344-317 BC. AR Stater (20mm, 8.57 g, 12h). Struck under Timoleon, 344-339/8. Pegasos flying left / Helmeted head of Athena right. Pegasi 2; SNG ANS 505 (same dies). Near EF, lovely dark cabinet toning, minor die rust on obverse, flan flaw and die shift on reverse.