Lot #874 Sicily, Alaisa. Ca. 360-340 BC. AE 22 mm (8.46 g). Choice VF

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Sicily, Alaisa. Ca. 360-340 BC. AE 22 mm (8.46 g). Hoover suggests that the Alaisa Archonidea in the past was probably struck by Thracian mercenaries operating in Sicily in the first half of the fourth century B.C. Winged eagle-griffin flying left, clouds or grasshopper below. Reverse: Horse galloping left, star above. BMC 2, p. 29, #6; Sear 10448; HGC Vol. 2, 509. Well centered with pleasing chocolate brown patina on both sides. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP EX "ZZS" Collection; Ex. Superior Galleries Jan. 1998.

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