| Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 126 | Auction date: 28 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. AR Dekadrachm (34mm, 42.90 g, 3h). Unsigned dies in the style of Euainetos. Struck circa 405-380/67 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in her extended hands; below heavy exergual line, [military harness, shield], greaves, cuirass, and crested Attic helmet, all connected by a horizontal spear; [AΘΛA below] / Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; ΣΥ-ΡΑ-Κ-Ο-[ΣΙΩΝ] above, star behind neck, four swimming dolphins around. Gallatin dies R.XXIII/K.III; Scavino dies D20/R38; HGC 2, 1299; SNG Blackburn 189 (same dies); SNG München 1082 (same dies). Toned, minor marks. Good VF. Ex CNG inventory 866444 (February 2009); Gemini V (6 January 2009), lot 468. Estimate: 25000 USD |  |
