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Lot 139 - Greek Coins

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Sicily. Syracuse. Dilitron. 344-317 BC. Time of Timoleon and the Third Democracy. (Sng Ans-524/5). (Calciati-II p. 181, 77 = Virzi 1486). (Sng Cop-723). Anv.: ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, Zeus head left, wearing Corinthian helmet. Rev.: Pegasos flying left; dolphin and Σ (Sigma) below. Ae. 20,16 g. Roughness. Very rare. Ex Artemide Aste (15-16/10/2011), lot 92. The cultural revival that arose in Syracuse after the ousting of the tyrant Hiketas by Timoleon and the Corinthian expedition is reflected in the coinage of the period, wherein we see the creation of several new denominations and types.
The image of Zeus, most prominent among the types of the Third Democracy led by Timoleon, is a clear statement of rejoicing at the city's deliverance from oppressive tyranny under the Carthaginian-backed Hiketas
. Choice VF/VF. Est...500,00.

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