64, Lot: 61. SICILY, Syracuse. Agathokles. 
317-289 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 16.72 gm). 
Struck circa 305-295 BC. Estimate $300. Sold For 
$475 

SICILY, Syracuse. Agathokles. 317-289 BC. AR 
Tetradrachm (25mm, 16.72 gm). Struck circa 
305-295 BC.KORAS, wreathed head of Kore right, 
wearing single-pendant earring and necklace / 
Nike standing right and erecting trophy; 
triskeles to left. Ierardi 210 (O58/R141); SNG 
ANS 679. Toned VF, rough surfaces. 
From the Charles E. Weber Collection. Ex 
Superior 136 (5 December 1997), lot 1317. 
A native of Thermai Himeraiai, Agathokles 
migrated to Syracuse during the time of 
Timoleon. There, he distinguished himself in 
wars against the Bruttii and Akragas, but his 
repeated machinations against the ruling 
oligarchy forced his repeated exile. In 317 BC, 
he finally became tyrant through the support of 
the lower classes.