| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 2099 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 BC, AR 25 mm, 17.42 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. In exergue, ketos r. Rev. ΣVRAKOΣI – ON Head of the nymph Arethusa r., hair bound with double fillet, wearing earring and necklace with pendant; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. Rizzo pl. XXXVI, 16 (this reverse die). SNG ANS 184 (this reverse die). Jameson 769 (this reverse die). SNG Copenhagen 650. Boehringer 570. Struck on exceptionally fresh metal and with a light iridescent tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc From a private collection and notarised as being in Switzerland prior to 2005. Estimate: 8000 CHF |  |
