| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 2101 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 440-430, AR 26 mm, 17.03 g. Prancing quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, sea monster to l. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣION Head of nymph Arethusa r., hair brought up to crown of head and tied, forming a tuft of loose strands, wearing earring and necklace. Around, four dolphins. Rizzo pl. XXXVIII, 4. Jameson 774 (these dies). SNG ANS 199. Boehringer 600. Wonderful old cabinet tone, obverse from a worn die, otherwise about extremely fine From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s. Estimate: 3500 CHF |  |
