SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I, 406-367 B.C. AV 20 Litrai (Tetradrachm) (1.15 gms), ca. 405-400 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. HGC-2, 1289; cf. Berend-pl. XI. Obverse: Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square, Σ-Y-P-A in quarters; in deeper incuse circle in center, small female head (Arethousa?) left, wearing necklace. Sharply struck and very lightly handled, this impressive specimen offers golden-orange brilliance, a well centered strike, and a tremendous pedigree. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.<p>Ex: Salton-Schlessinger FPL 19 (2/1953) Lot # 1.<p>Ex: Salton-Schlessinger FPL 15, Lot # 1.<p>Ex: Hermitage Museum Collection (Schlessinger 13 - 2/1935) Lot # 345.
