Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 126 | Auction date: 28 May 2024 |
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Lot description: SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.18 g, 7h). [Reverse die signed by Eukleidas]. Struck circa 400-395 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer; [grain ear in exergue] / Diademed head of Arethousa left; four dolphins around, [EYKΛEI on tablet below neck]. Fischer-Bossert, Coins 86m (O32/R58 – this coin); Tudeer 86; HGC 2, 1342; SNG ANS 292 (same dies); Gillet 659 (same dies); Gulbenkian 295 (same dies); Hermitage Sale II 355 (same dies); Jameson 806 (same dies). Iridescent tone, underlying luster. Good VF. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Nomos FPL (Winter–Spring 2014), no. 7 (@ $7950); Leu 71 (24 October 1997), lot 77; Leu 2 (25 April 1972), lot 113. Estimate: 3000 USD |