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ID:     757124
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Greek
Region:     SICILY
City:     Syracuse
Issuer:     Gelon
Date Ruled:     275-215 BC
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     8 Litrai
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     BC 274-216
Diameter:     23 mm
Weight:     6.99 g
Die Axis:     1 h
Obverse Description:     Diademed head left; to right, eagle standing left, head right
Reverse Legend:     ΣΥΡΑΚΩΣΙΟΙ / ΓΣΛΟΝΟΣ / A
Reverse Description:     SURAKWSIOI above, GELONOS in exergue, Nike driving biga right, holding kentron and reins; A to lower right
Primary Reference:     Carroccio pl. XVI, J
Reference2:     Burnett 053 var. (control marks)
Reference3:     SNG ANS 894-895 var. (same)
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=68755
Grade:     VF, toned, a few minor marks
Notes:     Rare.