The Weber collection; Greek coins ... - Forvm Ancient Coins

No.
1544
PI. 59
1545
PI. 59
1546
PI. 59
1547
PL 59
1548
PI. 59
Wt.
36
2.33
60
3.88
250
16.20
38
2.46
258-9
16.78
Metal
Size.
2E14
£16
iE 25
£ 15
^.24
SICILY
DESCRIPTION
Middle and second half of fourth century B. C.
Head of Athene, three-quarter face towards r., wearing Athenian
helmet with three crests.
J$L. ^^77 •
Naked
archer wearing pilos, kneeling to r., discharg-
ing arrow ; bow case slung at his side.
B. M. Cat., p. 242, n° 5.
Head of young Herakles to r., in lion-skin.
fyL. Hippocamp with curled wing to r. : border of dots.
Cf. B. M. Cat., p. 143, no I.
(A. Sambon, 1889.)
(Sim sale, 1890.)
Head of Persephone to 1., wearing corn-wreath, earring and neck-
lace ; around, three dolphins.
J$L. Man-headed bull to r.
B. M. Cat., p. 242, n°6.
First half of Third century B. C.
Bearded head to r., with short hair (Melkart ?).
J$L. Tunny-fish.
Imhoof, Num. Zeits., 1886, PI. VII, 24.
Head, Hist. Num., 191 1, p. 170.
Syracuse.
A colony of Corinth, founded circ. B. C . 734.
(Palermo, 1889.)
(Sim sale, 1890.)
The chief city 0} Sicily,
and famous for its great wealth and wonderful coinage, extending from
the latter part of the sixth century down to Roman times.
Period I. Before B. C. 485.
Oligarchy of the Geomori
$ V R A (above). Quadriga to r., driven by male charioteer, holding
reins in both hands ; horses advancing slowly : border of dots
324
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