SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I, 406-367 B.C. AV 100 Litrai (Double Dekadrachm) (5.78 gms), ca. 400-370 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style. HGC-2, 1275; Berend-40 (D23/R19); SNG ANS-337 (same dies). Obverse: Head of Arethousa left, with hair in sakkos decorated with a stellate pattern; star to lower right; Reverse: Herakles kneeling right, strangling the Nemean Lion; rocks below. Some very minor die rust is noted, but this charming specimen otherwise presents dazzling beauty through its bold and impressive artistry. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.<p><p>Ex: Ars Classica XII (10/1926) Lot # 934.<p>Ex: Avola Hoard.
