SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I, 406-367 B.C. AV 50 Litrai (Dekadrachm) (2.89 gms), ca. 405-400 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5. Die Shift. HGC-2, 1281 (same dies as illustration); Berend-12 (D4/R5); SNG ANS-348 (same dies). Obverse: Head of young male (Anapos?) left; barley grain to right; Reverse: Horse prancing right; star above; all within shallow incuse square. An elegant fractional issue, this golden-orange example shimmers with great beauty and exhibits virtually nothing in the way of handling. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
