Gemini III, January 9th, 2007



                  Lot # 78Estimate: US$2000
                  SICILY. Syracuse, Kings of Epirus, Phyrrhus. Silver octobol 



             



            SICILY. Syracuse, Kings of Epirus, Phyrrhus. (278-276 BC in Sicily). 
            Silver octobol (5.63 gm). Head of Kore left, wreathed with grain, 
            long torch behind / BAÓIËEÙÓ ÐÕÑÑOÕ, Athena Alkis advancing left, 
            brandishing spear in right hand and holding shield on left arm, star 
            before face, thunderbolt in left field, E in right field. BMC 
            Thessaly 18. Jameson 1129. SNG Lloyd 1531. Toned extremely fine. 






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  ... Lot 78 sold for high bid of $2200 [ $2530, or approx 1955.69 EUR, 1290.3 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


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