SICILY, Syracuse. Timoleon. 3rd Republic. c. 344-317 BC
SICILY, Syracuse. Timoleon. 3rd Republic. c. 344-317 BC
AR Stater, 8.63g (22mm, 3h). Pegasus r. / Head of Athena wearing a Corinthian helmet. In front, ΣYΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ.
Pedigree: Ex Peus Nachf., Frankfurt a.M. sale 291 (1977), lot 160. The New York Sale, Auction 5, 16 January 2003, lot 58
References: SNG ANS Part 5 (Sicily III), 502 SNG Cop. Sicily 711 HGC 1400 Calciati, Pegasi, vol. 2, p. 607,1
Grade: Minor cleaning marks in l. field on obverse. Some minor wear on obverse and a few marks on the helmet on reverse, otherwise, sharp strike, irisdescent toning and very clear imagery. aEF/Mint State. (gk1654)
Timoleon was a Greek politician and general. He was victorious over the Carthaginians in 340/339 BC at the Battle of Krimisos. He was also very involved in the history of Syracuse and was involved into its politics until he died a natural death in 337 BC.