SICILY, Syracuse. Fourth Democracy. 289-287 BC. Æ (21mm, 7.10 g, 3h). In the name of Zeus Eleutherios.

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Lot: 41. Estimated: $ 250

Greek, Bronze

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SICILY, Syracuse. Fourth Democracy. 289-287 BC. Æ (21mm, 7.10 g, 3h). In the name of Zeus Eleutherios. Draped bust of Artemis Soteira left, with quiver over shoulder / Thunderbolt. CNS 147; BAR Issue 34; HGC 2, 1533. Dark green and red-brown patina. VF.

From the collection of an English Queen’s Counsel. Ex Naville Numismatics 5 (23 February 2014), lot 34.

This coinage is thought to have been struck in the context of the Eleutheria festival celebrating freedom from tyranny after the reign of Agathokles.

Closing Date and Time: 6 May 2020 at 10:13:20 ET.

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