Sicily. Syracuse. AR Tetradrachm (17.49g), ca. 475 BC. Boehringer 228 (same dies); Comiso 238 (this coin). Old cabinet tone. Well centered and struck. A splendid portrait of late Archaic style! Choice extremely fine. Acquired privately from Arnumis (Anne Demeester), Brussels; Peter Hoefer 1981 (10) lot 352; 1970 Santa Croce Camerina hoard (possibly CH 1.10).
Price realized | 3'600 USD |
Starting price | 2'000 USD |