Syracuse. Tetradrachm circa 310-305, AR 17.05 g. Head of Kore-Persephone l., wearing barley wreath, triple-pendant earring and necklace; beneath neck truncation, NΙ. Around, three dolphins. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins in l. hand and kentron in outstretched r.; above, triskeles l. In exergue, ΑΙ ligate. SNG Lloyd 1477 (these dies). SNG ANS 637 (these dies). Ierardi 9.
Struck in high relief on an exceptionally large flan and of superb style. Lovely old cabinet
tone, minor traces of double-striking on reverse, otherwise good extremely fine
Ex New York I, 1998, 66; Triton XIII, 2010, 68 sales and Freeman & Sear Fixed Price list 11, 2006, 16.
Price realized | 20'000 CHF |
Starting price | 8'000 CHF |
Estimate | 10'000 CHF |