SICILY, Syracuse. Pyrrhos. 278-276 BC. AR Oktobol (20mm, 5.33 g, 1h). Good VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 82. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 4 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Syracuse. Pyrrhos. 278-276 BC. AR Oktobol (20mm, 5.33 g, 1h). Head of Persephone left, wearing grain ear wreath; poppy to right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠYPPOY, Athena Promachos advancing left, shield decorated with aegis on left arm, preparing to cast thunderbolt held aloft in right hand; no control marks. B&S Type 6; BAR Issue 46; HGC 3, 264; SNG Lewis 604–5. Light iridescent tone, a little die wear, a few hairlines on reverse. Good VF. Well centered.

From the Wayne Scheible Collection. Ex Gemini I (11 January 2005), lot 50; Leu 72 (12 May 1998), lot 119.


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session One – Lot 1-337 will be held Tuesday morning, 9 January 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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