Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles; head of Apollo/triskeles
Description:
Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles (317 - 289 BC). Struck 317 -310 BC. Diademed head of Apollo left / Triskeles.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
6,92 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
SNG ANS 546; BAR issue 5
Commentary:
dark brown patina, well centered, pitting
History:
In 317 BC Agathokles, with an army of mercenaries as his support, became a magistrate of Syracuse and got rid of his earlier opponents, killing 4,000 and banishing 6,000.
Article Number:
034-08-02-41652