SICILY, Syracuse. Timoleon and the Third Democracy. 344-317 BC. AR Stater (22.5mm, 8.66 g, 8h). Struck under Timoleon, 344-339/8. EF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 64. Estimated: $ 2 000

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SICILY, Syracuse. Timoleon and the Third Democracy. 344-317 BC. AR Stater (22.5mm, 8.66 g, 8h). Struck under Timoleon, 344-339/8. Pegasos flying left / Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet; ΣYPAKOΣIΩN to right. Pegasi 2; HGC 2, 1400; SNG ANS 499 (same obv. die); Gillet 673 (same obv. die). Attractive old collection tone, with some iridescence around the devices, trace deposits. EF. Well centered and struck.

From the G.W. Trow Collection. Ex H. K. Collection (Roma XIX, 26 March 2020), lot 296; Gorny & Mosch 164 (17 March 2008), lot 66; UBS 67 (5 September 2006), lot 5442.

In the early 4th century BC, Syracuse had become highly factionalized, and the political turmoil was taken advantage of by the Carthaginians, who supported Hiketas against Dionysios I. Eventually a delegation was sent by the Syracusans to Corinth to appeal to their mother city for help. Timoleon was chosen to take control of Syracuse, drive the Carthaginian-backed government from power, and restore the tranquility and prosperity of the great Sicilian city. In this endeavor Timoleon was successful, and his rule sparked a cultural and political revival. This revival is reflected in the city's coinage, with the advent of many new types and denominations.

The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session One – Lot 1-301 will be held Tuesday morning, 13 January 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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