Ancient Coins

Italy and Sicily

Lot 3061
Sicily, Syracuse. 405-380 BC. Gold 20 Litra (1.1g). Head of youthful Herakles left, wearing lion skin. Ethnic at l. Reverse: Head of Arethusa left, in quadripart incuse, ethnic around. BMC 134. Lustrous. Obverse die showing slight traces of rust. Superb Extremely Fine the reverse better.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,750.