Sicily, Syracuse. Dionysius the Younger (367-356 BC). Litra

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Sicily, Syracuse, AE Litra from Dionysios I–II, circa 375–344 BC, obverse Athena left, reverse hippocamp left, 6.15 g, 20 mm, green patina, good VF to VF, with certificate of authenticity.

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*This coin comes with the certificate of authenticity*

Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysios I to Dionysios II. AE Litra, c. 375-344 BC. Obv. ΣYΡΑ. Helmeted head of Athena left. Rev. Hippocamp left, wearing bridle; waves below. HGC 2 1456; SNG ANS 435/46. AE. 6.15 g. 20 mm. Lovely green patina. Some pitting. Good VF/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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*This coin comes with the certificate of authenticity*

Sicily. Syracuse. Dionysios I to Dionysios II. AE Litra, c. 375-344 BC. Obv. ΣYΡΑ. Helmeted head of Athena left. Rev. Hippocamp left, wearing bridle; waves below. HGC 2 1456; SNG ANS 435/46. AE. 6.15 g. 20 mm. Lovely green patina. Some pitting. Good VF/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
Ruler
Dionysius the Younger (367-356 BC)
Denomination
Litra
Metal
Æ
Condition
VF/Good VF
PolandVerified
1484
Objects sold
98.89%
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