Beautifully preserved stater from Syracuse.
Unlike Corinthian staters, Sicilian staters are very rare, especially in mint state condition.
Ex. Roma Numismatics Limited, Auction 28, lot 135.
Ex. Superior Stamp & Coin, Auction 149; 3 December 1999, lot 1424.
Sharp details and an old cabinet tone.
Greece
Sicily, Syracuse, Timoleon and the Third Democracy, Stater 343-317 BC
Obverse: Pegasos flying to left
Reverse: head of Athena to right, wearing Corinthian helmet
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Diameter 22 mm, weight 8.42 g
