Greek Coins Syracuse Tetradrachm signed by Parmenides circa 395, AR 17.21 g. Fast quadriga, about to turn l., driven l. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, barley ear. Rev. Head of Arethusa l., wearing ampyx and sphendone decorated with stars, triple-pendant earrings and necklace. Below neck truncation, PAPME; around, three dolphins, a fourth is emerging from neck truncation. Jameson 836 (these dies). Tudeer 77. Very rare. Of lovely style, as usual weakly struck on obverse, otherwise good very fine From a private Australian collection.
Price realized | 7'500 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |