Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 2  –  3 December 2017

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 2

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern coins, featuring an inte...

Su, 03.12.2017, from 3:25 PM CET
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SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy , 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.35 g, 11 h), circa 450-440. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and the reins in both; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses; in exergue, ketos to right. Rev. ΣYRAKOΣI-O-N Diademed head of Arethusa to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 582 (V289/R395). SNG ANS 188. A nicely toned example of charming style. Very light die rust on the obverse , otherwise, very fine.

From an Austrian collection, formed prior to the 1990s.

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Starting price 500 CHF
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