Experts in Coins & Medals

SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I, 405-367 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 4.07 g, 8 h), probably an unsigned work by Eukleidas, circa 405-400. [Σ]Υ-Ρ-Α-Κ-ΟΣΙ-[ΩΝ] Head of Athena facing, her head turned slightly to left, wearing triple crested Attic helmet, earring and necklace of pendant acorns; around, four dolphins. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙ-[ΩΝ] Leukaspis, nude but for helmet, striding right, holding couched spear in his right hand and shield with his left; below and behind to left, square altar with fire burning on top and with a garland on the side; below to right, sacrificed ram lying on its back; in the exergue, here off the flan, [ΛΕΥΚΑΣΠΙΣ]. BMFA 420 = Warren 388. HGC 2, 1364. Kreutzer II.7.42 (this coin). SNG ANS 308 (same dies). Very rare. Toned. Unobtrusive die break on the reverse and minor marks and scratches, otherwise, good very fine.

KINGS OF CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator, circa 163-130 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 4.27 g, 12 h), Eusebeia-Mazaka, Dated year ΓΛ (33) = 131/130 BC. Diademed head of Ariarathes to right. Rev. BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ / APIAPAΘOY / EYΣEBOYΣ / ΓΛ Athena Nikephoros standing left, holding Nike in right hand and spear in left; behind, grounded shield; in outer right and inner left field, monograms. BMC 17. Simonetta 27 (attributed to Ariarathes IV). Toned. Some porosity, otherwise, very fine.