Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 114 - Part I  –  6 - 7 May 2019

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 114 - Part I

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Tu, 07.05.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
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Description

Syracuse. Tetradrachm circa 440-430, AR 17.37 g. Slow quadriga driven l. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying l. to crown the horses. In exergue, sea monster to l. Rev. ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ Head of Arethusa r., wearing hair-band, earring and necklace; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. SNG ANS 194 (these dies). SNG Lockett 947 (these dies). Boehringer 596.
Rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. A very sweet representation of
Arethusa struck on a very broad flan and with a light iridescent tone. Obverse
from a slightly rusty die, otherwise good extremely fine

Ex NAC sale 10, 1997, 138.

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Price realized 12'000 CHF
Starting price 9'600 CHF
Estimate 12'000 CHF
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