Syracuse. Tetradrachm, in the style of Eukleidas circa 405, AR 17.43 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding kentron in r. hand and reins in both; above, Nike flying r., crowning him; in exergue, dolphin l. Rev. [ΣY – PAK – OΣ – IΩ – И] Head of Arethusa l., hair in bands, wearing double-loop earring and plain necklace with frontal pendant; and four dolphins around. Rizzo pl. XLVIIII, 15. SNG Lloyd 1405 (these dies). SNG Fitzwilliam 1253 (these dies). Tudeer 96. Coins, Artists and Tyrants 96.
Old cabinet tone and about extremely fine
Ex Busso Peus 337, 1993, 60 and Busso Peus 396, 2008, 160 sales.
Price realized | 12'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |