Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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Lot description: Syracuse. Tetradrachm circa 430-420, AR 25 mm, 17.27 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above to crown horses. Rev. ΣVRAKOΣION Head of nymph Arethusa r., wearing saccos decorated with a meander pattern; around, four dolphins. SNG ANS 210 (these dies). SNG Lockett 954 (these dies). Boston, MFA 390 (these dies). Boehringer 645. In unusually fine condition for this very difficult issue. Struck on excellent metal and with a light tone, obverse slightly off-centre, otherwise about extremely fine From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s. Estimate: 3500 CHF |