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Triton XXVI

Lot nuber 66

SICILY, Syracuse. Gelon, son of Hieron II. 275-215 BC. AR 8 Litrai – Didrachm (20mm, 6.71 g, 10h). Struck circa 218/7-214 BC BC. Near EF.


Triton XXVI
Lot: 66.
 Estimated: $ 2 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 3 500. 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 – Didrachm (20mm, 6.71 g, 10h). Struck circa 218/7-214 BC BC. Diademed head left / ΣYPAKOΣIO[I] [Γ]EΛΩNOΣ, Nike, holding reins in both hands, driving slow right; BA above, A to right. CCO 279.2 (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). Attractive collection tone, a few minor marks, a little off center, reverse die berak. Near EF.

Ex Christie’s (3 March 1970), lot 701; Ciani (with Vinchon, 6 May 1956), lot 279.


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session One – Lots 1-334 will be held Tuesday morning, 10 January 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.


Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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