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CNG Auction #37
Lot Number: 64087
Final Sale Price: $132.00
Denomination: 20mm
Reference: Calciati II pg.259, 123 Ds95; SNG ANS 768; Favorito 54b

Sicily, Syracuse. Circa 289-287 BC. Æ 20mm (7.61 gm). SURAKOSIWN, wreathed head of
  Persephone left; corn ear behind / Charioteer driving biga right; star above.
  Calciati II pg.259, 123 Ds95; SNG ANS 768; Favorito 54b. VF, black patina. Estimate
  $100.

Opinion remains divided as to the proper placement of the Persephone / Biga and Persephone / Torch types. Various references have attributed them to the end of the
  reign of Agathokles, the short 4th Republic 289-287 BC, or 
the rule of Hiketas that followed.

Online auction 37 closed September 10, 2001.

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