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Sicily, Syracuse, Deinomenid Tyranny, Silver Obol, 478-470 BC, VF
Estimate:
AU$100 - AU$200
Sold
AU$160
Live Auction
Roxbury's Auction - Single Vendor Sale (Ancient Coins) - 9th May 2025
Category
Description
MAGNA GRAECIA, Sicily, Syracuse, Deinomenid Tyranny, time of Heiron I as Tyrany of Syracuse 478-467 BC, Silver Obol (0.66g, 9mm), circa 478-470 BC. Obv. Head of Arethusa right, wearing pearl taenia, within border. Rev. Wheel with four spokes. Sear-930; Boehringer Series XI, 279-85. A touch off centre on reverse, else deeply toned and with an attractive obverse, Very Fine, scarce.