| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 2098 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Syracuse. Tetradrachm circa 450-440, AR 25 mm, 17.36 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above to crown horses. In exergue, sea monster. Rev. ΣVRAKOΣΙ – ΟΝ Pearl-diademed head of nymph Arethusa r., wearing earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins. BMC 89 (this obverse die). SNG Copenhagen 646 (this obverse die). de Nanteuil 336 (these dies). Boehringer 513. Perfectly struck and centred on a full flan and with a light iridescent tone. The obverse from a slightly rusty die and almost invisible metal flaws on reverse, otherwise extremely fine Ex NAC sale G, 1997, 1100. Estimate: 4000 CHF |  |
