| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: Syracuse. Drachm unsigned work by Eukleidas circa 405-400, AR 18 mm, 3.92 g. [ΣΥ – Ρ – A – K – OΣI – ΩN] Head of Athena facing three-quarters l., wearing double-hook earring and necklace of acorn pendants with central medallion and triple-crested Attic helmet. On either side, a couple of dolphins snout to snout. Rev. [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙ – ΩΝ] Naked Leukaspis advancing r., wearing crested helmet and holding spear in r. hand and oval shield in l.; sword suspended by strap over r. shoulder. In background l., square altar ornamented with garland, and to r., forepart of slain ram on its back. In exergue, [ΛEΥKAΣΠIΣ]. Rizzo pl. XLVII, 1 (these dies). Jameson 810 (these dies). SNG ANS 308 (these dies). Boehringer, Essays Thompson pl. 38, 6. Very rare. Lovely old cabinet tone, surface somewhat porous, otherwise very fine Ex Glendining sale 13 December 1963, Foreign Amateur, 161. From the collection of a Mentor. Estimate: 1500 CHF |  |
