SICILY, Syracuse. Gelon, son of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 8 Litrai (20mm, 6.74 g, 1h). Struck circa 216 BC.

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Lot: 51. Estimated: $ 750

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Syracuse. Gelon, son of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 8 Litrai (20mm, 6.74 g, 1h). Struck circa 216 BC. Diademed head of Gelon left; star behind neck (traces visible) / Nike driving fast right; BA above, K within legs of horses. CCO 260 (D17/R16); HGC 2, 1561; Hermitage Sale II 401 (same dies). Lightly toned, minor scratch on reverse. VF.


Closing Date and Time: 26 May 2021 at 10:16:40 ET.

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