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ID:
728937
[UNVERIFIED]
Type:
Greek
Region:
Sicily
City:
Syracuse
Issuer:
Agathocles
Date Ruled:
ca. 185-170 BC
Metal:
Silver
Denomination:
Tetradrachm
Struck / Cast:
struck
Date Struck:
BC 317-289
Weight:
17.1 g
Obverse Legend:
NK
Obverse Description:
Wreathed head of Artemis-Arethusa left, three dolphins around; NK below neck
Reverse Legend:
ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ / AI
Reverse Description:
Charioteer driving quadriga left, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; triskeles above, ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ and AI monogram in exergue
Primary Reference:
Ierardi, "Tetradrachms of Agathocles of Syracuse," AJN 7-8, 44 (O8/R25)
Reference2:
SNG ANS 632 var. (NK ligatured)
Photograph Credit:
Classical Numismatic Group
Source:
http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=17342
Grade:
Toned EF
Notes:
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Created and Managed by Alfredo De La Fe
