Syracuse. Tetradrachm signed by Eumenos and Eukleidas circa 415-410, AR 16.41 g. Prancing quadriga driven l. by clean-shaven charioteer, wearing long chiton and leaning forward to restrain horses, while holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, EVMHNOV. Rev. Head of Arethusa l. wearing earring and necklace; hair caught up at back of head and styled in waves on the brow. Beneath chin, a diptych with tablet inscribed EVKΛ / EIΔA. At either side of head, two pairs of dolphins snout to snout. Boston 401. Tudeer 24.
Very rare. A masterwork of early classical style signed by two celebrated master
engravers. Surface somewhat porous and an almost invisible scratch
on reverse, otherwise good very fine