| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: Syracuse. Tetradrachm circa 415-400 signed by Euainetos, AR 26 mm, 16.74 g. Fast quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding reins and kentron; above, Nike flying l., holding a wreath on which is hung a tablet inscribed EYAIN / ETO in two lines; in exergue, two dolphins swimming snout to snout. Rev. ΣΥPAKOΣΙΩN Head of nymph Arethusa l., hair waved over the crown of head and enclosed in sphendone decorated with stars; around, four dolphins. Rizzo pl. XLIII, 3. du Chastel 74 (these dies). Boston, MFA 407 (these dies). Gulbenkian 277 (these dies). Kraay-Hirmer pl. 33, 101. Tudeer 42. Coins, Artists and Tyrants 42z (this coin). Very rare. A fine specimen with a portrait of excellent style from one of the most celebrated Sicilian master-engravers. Wonderful old cabinet tone, obverse slightly off-centre, otherwise about extremely fine Ex Leu 36, 1985, 66 and New York XXVII, 2012, Prospero, 171 sales. Estimate: 30000 CHF |  |
