SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles, 317-289 B.C. EL 100 Litrae (6.55 gms). NGC Ch AU*, Strike: 5/5 Surface。SNG Lockett-992. Laureate head of Apollo left, tripod altar to right; Reverse: Diademed head of Artemis to right, tripod altar to left. The reverse legend refers to Artemis Soteira or Artemis the Savior. Struck on a nice round planchet allowing for good centering and full legends on both sides. Elegantly engraved dies displaying well defined fine wire like features in the hair and laurel wreath details. A fine hairline planchet crack is present as is usual for this type.，NGC Ch AU*, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Fine Style.，From the E. E. Clain-Stefanelli Collection. Ex: Bunker Hunt Collection. Sothebys New York December 1990, Lot #46. Ex: Bank Leu 1977, #81.
