Hess Divo

Auction 329  –  17 November 2015

Hess Divo, Auction 329

Ancient, Medieval and Modern Rarities

Tu, 17.11.2015, from 1:00 PM CET
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Decadrachm, signed by the master-engraver Euainetos, about 405-390 BC. AR 43.01 g. Fast quadriga l., the charioteer, wearing sleeveless chiton, holds the reins with his l. hand, the kentron with his r. hand; he is crowned by Nike flying r.; in the exergue, panoply of armour: cuirass, greaves, shield and helmet on two steps, below [AQLA]. Rev. SU - RA - KO - SIWN Head of Kore-Persephone l., crowned with reed; she wears a triple-pendant earring and a necklace; around, four dolphins; below, signature EU - AINE. Gallatin 20, R.IV / C.IX(these dies). SNG ANS 366 (this obv. die).
Rare. Excellent style. Light die-break on obv. Extremely fine Provenance: Auction Ira & Larry Goldberg, Los Angeles 37 (2006), 3401.

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Price realized 48'000 CHF
Starting price 20'000 CHF
Estimate 25'000 CHF
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