Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Stater, struck under the tyrant Timoleon, c. 344-38

Obverse: Pegasos flying left

Reverse: συρακοσιον: helmeted head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet over leather cap

Metal: silver; Corinthian weight standard; 8.57g/7h

References: Calciati 2; Du Chastel 136; Ashmolean 2037

Condition: Well centred, extremely fine, lustrous blue-gold patination £600-£800

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

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W.L. Gantz Collection, Glendining Auction, 28th May 1941, lot 217