SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.06 gms), ca. 310-306/5 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.Ierardi-203 (O56/R136); BAR Issue-23; HGC-2, 1536. Obverse: KOPAΣ, wreathed head of Kore right; Reverse: AΓΑΘOKΛEIOΣ, Nike standing right erecting trophy to right; triskeles to lower left. Despite not being noted as such, this piece exhibits rather fine style engraving, with only light wear on the high points and fairly deep cabinet toning. Well centered and pleasingly struck.Ex: Classical Numismatic Group 40 [with Numismatica Ars Classica] (12/1996) Lot # 904.
