Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 114 - Part II  –  7 May 2019

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 114 - Part II

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Tu, 07.05.2019, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

Syracuse. Tetradrachm signed by Eukleidas circa 405-400, AR 17.17 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by chiton-clad charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, dolphin to l. Rev. Head of Arethusa l., hair bound with sphendone over which several tresses fly back. Around, four dolphins. Below neck truncation, the signature [ΕΥΚΛΕΙ] on tablet. Rizzo pl. XLVIII, 14. McClean 2719 and pl. 98, 8 (these dies). Dewing 855 (this obverse die). Tudeer 88. Coins, Artists, and Tyrants 88.
Wonderful iridescent old cabinet tone and extremely fine / about extremely fine

Ex Sotheby's sale 19 April 1993, 288

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Price realized 12'000 CHF
Starting price 4'000 CHF
Estimate 5'000 CHF
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