The M.L. Collection of Coins of Magna Graecia and Sicily Syracuse Tetradrachm circa 415-405, AR 16.41 g. Prancing quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron ; above, Nike flying r. to crown him; in exergue, cockle shell. Rev. SUPAKOSION Head of Arethusa l., hair bound by ribbon and floating above; around, four dolphins. Rizzo pl. XLII, 6 (this obverse die) and 5 (this reverse die). Jameson 791 (these dies). Tudeer 12. Very rare and among the finest specimens known. A very interesting and unusual portrait struck in high relief and an enchanting old cabinet tone. An absolutely unobtrusive area of oxidation on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine Ex NFA XII, 1983, 25 and Christie’s 12 June 1993, McLendon, 21 sales.
Price realized | 30'000 CHF |
Starting price | 16'000 CHF |
Estimate | 20'000 CHF |