Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 82  –  20 May 2015

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 82

The M.L. Collection of Coins of Magna Graecia and Sicily and The J. FALM Coll...

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The M.L. Collection of Coins of Magna Graecia and Sicily Syracuse Tetradrachm circa 430, AR 17.34 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding reins and kentron ; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. Rev. SURAKOSION Head of Arethusa r., hair enclosed in ornamented saccos drawn together at top, wearing necklace and earring; around, four dolphins. Rizzo pl. XXXVIII, 20 (this reverse die). Dewing 821 (these dies). Boehringer 647.15 (this coin). Wonderful old cabinet tone, an insignificant die-break on reverse, otherwise very fine Ex Rollin & Feuardent 27-29 May 1889, Du Chastel, 34; Rollin & Feuardent 9-11 May 1910, 201; Hess-Leu 1958, 79; Hess-Leu 1966, 136 and Leu 54, 1992, 36 sales.

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Price realized 6'500 CHF
Starting price 2'800 CHF
Estimate 3'500 CHF
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