| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: Syracuse. Tetradrachm unsigned work by Parmenides circa 395, AR 27 mm, 17.16 g. Fast quadriga, about to turn l., driven l. by charioteer holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown him. Beneath the hooves of the foreground horse, a wheel; in exergue, barley ear. Rev. [ΣΥ – ΡΑΚΟ]ΣΙΩΝ Head of nymph Arethusa l., wearing ampyx and sphendone decorated with stars, triple-pendant earrings and necklace. Around, three dolphins, a fourth is emerging from neck truncation. Rizzo pl. XLVII, 18. Jameson 837 (these dies). Tudeer 72. Coins, Artists, and Tyrants 72. Very rare and in unusual condition for this difficult issue. Struck on an exceptionally broad flan and complete. Good very fine From the collection of a Mentor. Estimate: 2500 CHF |  |
