10th Aug, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Coins & Banknotes
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♦Ancient Greece, Colony of Sicily, Syracuse Silver Tetradrachm, circa 480BC (under the rule of the tyrant Gelon 485-478BC); obv. quadriga driven right by charioteer, small winged figure of Nike flying above, rev. small head of Artemis-Arethusa, a diadem of beads dividing her hair & wearing a pearl necklace, four dolphins swimming clockwise around head, SVRAKOSION in field around head; diameter 22mm, wt. 17.24g, .971 silver (tested & verified), overall VG, parts a little better, RARE
Sold for £300
Estimated at £100 - £150
Auction: Coins & Banknotes, 10th Aug, 2022
To include Ancient Greek and Roman coins, modern day currency, banknotes, tokens, medallions and exonumia. Lots marked with a black diamond symbol (♦) denote a single owner collection.
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Tuesday 9 August 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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