Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Dekadrachm [60 Litrai], struck under the tyrant Hiketas, c. 287-278

Obverse: συρακοσιων: head of Persephone left, wearing crown of barley, pendant earring and pearled necklace; lit torch behind

Reverse: επι ικετα: Nike driving galloping biga right; star above, grain ear below horses’ forelegs

Metal: gold; Attic weight standard; 4.27g/3h

References: Buttrey 3-F(e), this coin = SNG Lockett 1007, this coin; Du Chastel 157 var. [control marks]; Ashmolean 2097 var. [same]

Condition: Extremely fine with bright lustrous surfaces, a little die shift on the reverse; very rare with a particularly distinguished pedigree £2,000-£2,600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Collection

Egger Auction 18, Vienna, 10 December 1906, lot 229
P. Mathey Collection, Feuardent Auction, Paris, 9 June 1913, lot 124
Glendining Auction, 27 May 1936, lot 27
R.C. Lockett Collection, Glendining Auction, 25 October 1955, lot 911