SICILY, Syracuse. Gelon, son of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 8 Litrai – Didrachm (20mm, 6.66 g, 12h). Struck circa 217-215 BC. Good VF.

Triton XXVIII
Lot: 112.
Closing Date: Jan 15 2025 11:00 ET

Greek, 12h, Silver

Estimate: $ 750

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SICILY, Syracuse. Gelon, son of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 8 Litrai – Didrachm (20mm, 6.66 g, 12h). Struck circa 217-215 BC. Diademed head left / ΣYPAKOΣ[IOI] [Γ]EΛΩNOΣ, Nike, wearing long chiton, holding reins in both hands, driving slow biga right; BA above, A to right. CCO 279.4 (D5/R7 – this coin); BAR Issue 66; HGC 2, 1562; Boston MFA 481 (same dies); Hermitage Sale II 400 (same dies); Weber 1703 (same dies). Toned, some find patina, minor deposits. Good VF. Fine style.

Ex Lanz 24 (25 April 1983), lot 183.


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Triton XXVIII – Session One – Lot 1–287 will be held Tuesday morning, 14 January 2025 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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