Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Dekadrachm [60 Litrai], struck under the tyrant Heiron II, c. 218-214

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

Reverse: ιερωνοσ: charioteer driving fast biga left; a below

Metal: gold; Attic weight standard; 4.26g/10h

References: Carroccio 31 [D10/R19]; Du Chastel 176 var.; Ashmolean –

Condition: Extremely fine and well centred; with a small die flaw behind the charioteer £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

H.P. Hall Collection, Glendining Auction, 19 July 1950, lot 1
Bt Baldwin, August 1951