Sicily, Syracuse. Second Democracy (465-405 BC). Litra 325-280 BC

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Carmen Vera Gutiérrez
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AR Litra from Syracuse, Sicily, struck during the Second Democracy, in Very Fine condition, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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*This coin comes with the certificate of authenticity*

Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Litra, c. 460-450 BC. Obv. ΣVPA. Diademed head of Arethusa right. Rev. Octopus. HGC 2 1375; SNG ANS 137. AR. 0.67 g. 13 mm. VF.

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Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I have fallen in love with antiquity ever since I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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*This coin comes with the certificate of authenticity*

Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy (466-405 BC). AR Litra, c. 460-450 BC. Obv. ΣVPA. Diademed head of Arethusa right. Rev. Octopus. HGC 2 1375; SNG ANS 137. AR. 0.67 g. 13 mm. VF.

The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer.

Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I have fallen in love with antiquity ever since I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Sicily, Syracuse
Year/Period and Variation
325-280 BC
Ruler
Second Democracy (465-405 BC)
Denomination
Litra
Metal
AR
Condition
Very Fine
PolandVerified
1484
Objects sold
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