Greek Coinages, Syracuse: 12 Litrai, struck under the Fifth Democracy, c. 214-12

Obverse: head of Athena left, wearing plumed helmet decorated with a coiled serpent and pearled necklace

Reverse: συρακοσιων: Artemis standing left, drawing bow; hound springing left below, ξα to left

Metal: silver; Sikel weight standard; 10.15g/12h

References: Burnett 23 [O8/Rp]; cf. Ashmolean 2121; Du Chastel 138

Condition: Attractively toned and almost extremely fine, a little die shift on the reverse £900-£1,200

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

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Waddell Electronic Auction 79, Frederick, 10 December 2003, lot 21
CNG Auction 114, Lancaster, 13 May 2020, lot 81