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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 23
SICILY. Lilybaion (as 'Cape of Melkart'). Circa 330-305 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 17.24 g, 12 h). 𐤓𐤔𐤌𐤋𐤒𐤓𐤕 ('RŠMLQRT' in Punic) Charioteer driving quadriga galloping to right, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying left, crowning the charioteer with a wreath. Rev. Head of Tanit-Persephone to right, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins. Jameson 598 (same dies). Jenkins, Punic, 47 (O16/R36). SNG... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 62
SICILY, Syracuse. Gelon I. 485-478 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.36 g, 1h). Struck circa 480-478 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses / Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Boehringer Series VIb, 85 (V41/R55); HGC 2, 1306; HGC 2, 1306; SNG ANS 21 (same dies); Nanteuil 321 (same dies). Toned. Good VF. Well centered strike from dies of fine style.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Cla... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 63
SICILY, Syracuse. Hieron I. 478-466 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.11 g, 9h). Struck circa 475-470 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses / Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Boehringer Series XIId, 351 (V174/R246); HGC 2, 1307. Lightly toned, underlying luster, a few minor flan flaws. Near EF.
Ex Goldberg 117 (15 September 2020), lot 2009.
Estimate: 2000 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 64
SICILY, Syracuse. Hieron I. 478-466 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.34 g, 6h). Struck circa 475-470 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses / Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Boehringer Series XIId, 353 (V175/R246); HGC 2, 1307; SNG ANS 113 (same dies). Toned. Near EF.
Ex CNG inventory 990883 (December 2014); Roma VIII (28 September 2014), lot 101; Roma V (23 March 2013), lot 107.
Estimate: 3000 ... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 65
SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.40 g, 7h). Struck circa 466-460 BC. Charioteer, holding reins in both hands, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer with wreath held in both hands; in exergue, ketos left / Head of Arethousa right, wearing pearl tainia and hoop earring with pendant; ΣV(retrograde R)AKOΣI-O-N and four dolphins swimming around. Boehringer Series XIIIb, 438 (V233/R314); HGC 2, 1310; SNG ANS 135 (same dies... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 66
SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.13 g, 9h). Struck circa 450 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses; in exergue, ketos right / Head of Arethousa right, wearing pearl tainia; four dolphins around. Boehringer Series XV, 515 (V270/R366); HGC 2, 1311; BMC 83 (same dies); Bement 468 (same dies); Jameson 765 (same dies); de Luynes 1174 (same dies); McClean 2660 (same dies); Pozzi 578 (s... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 67
SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.39 g, 1h). Struck circa 450-440 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses; in exergue, ketos right / Head of Arethousa right, hair in band; four dolphins around. Boehringer Series XVIa, 571 (V287/R391); HGC 2, 1311; SNG ANS 184 (same dies). Lightly toned, slightly compact flan. Near EF.
From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Wayne Hansen, 28 ... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 68
SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 16.88 g, 6h). Unsigned dies. Struck circa 406-405 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer; in exergue, grain ear left / Head of Arethousa left, hair in sphendone; four dolphins around. Fischer-Bossert, Coins 84n (V31/R56) = Comte. A. Du Chastel de la Howardries, Syracuse, ses monnaies d'Argent et d'or au point de vue artistique. La coiffure antique ... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 71
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); Gulbenkia... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 77
SICILY, Syracuse. Agathokles. 317-289 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.03 g, 1h). Struck circa 317-310 BC. Wreathed head of Arethousa left; three dolphins around, ΦI below neck / Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving fast quadriga left; triskeles above, [monogram in exergue]. Ierardi 75 (O13/R49); BAR Issue 2; HGC 2, 1348; SNG ANS 643 (same obv. die); SNG München 1209 (same obv. die); McClean 2816 (same rev. die). Toned. Good VF.
From the Wild Rose Collection.
Estimate: 2000 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25019
Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, Gelon I (485-478 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.04 gm, 2h). ANACS XF 40. Ca. 485-480 BC. Bearded charioteer, reins in right hand, kentron in left, walking slow quadriga left; Nike flying left above to crown horses / ΣVRAKOΣI-ON, head of Arethusa right, wearing loop and pendant earring, pearl necklace, and pearl diadem, hair tucked up behind under diadem; four dolphins swimming clockwise around. SNG ANS 19. Charming specimen with radiant surfaces. ... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25020
Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy (ca. 466-405 BC). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.23 gm, 3h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Ca. 430-420 BC. Male charioteer, wearing long chiton, kentron in right hand, reins in left, driving walking quadriga right; Nike flying above to right, crowning horses / ΣYPAKOΣION, head of Arethusa right, hair in saccos decorated with a maeander pattern and zigzag bands, four dolphins swimming around. Boehringer 657 (V332/R448). HGC 2, 1319. A beautiful coin ... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 262
Sicily, Syracuse. Tetradrachm; Sicily, Syracuse; c. 480-475 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.16g. Boehringer-224 (V100/R152), Dewing-734. Obv: Charioteer driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right to crown horses. Rx: ΣVPA-KOΣ-IO-N Head of Arethusa right, wearing pearl necklace and pearl diadem, beaded hair tied in queue at back of neck, four dolphins. Ex HJB BBS 162, January 2009, lot 60.. gEF / gVF
Estimate: 3600 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 263
Sicily, Syracuse. Tetradrachm; Sicily, Syracuse; c. 450-440 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.07g. Boehringer-479 (Obv 255, Rx 344). Obv: Charioteer driving walking quadriga r., holding kentron and reins; Nike above, holding out wreath towards horses, ketos in exergue. Rx: Head of Arethusa r., wearing earring and necklace, hair tied with pearl headband; ΣYPΑΚΟΣΙ - Ο - Ν and four dolphins around.Some areas of flat striking on obverse. Virtually MS
Estimate: 4250 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 264
Sicily, Syracuse. Tetradrachm; Sicily, Syracuse; c. 415-413 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.47g. Tudeer-35 (o12 / r18; only one specimen, in Cambridge). Obv: Quadriga to right, driven by goddess holding reins and goad, who is crowned by flying Nike. The fourth horse raises its head. In exergue, wheel lying on ground; on ground line, in tiny letters, [EYAINETO], unclear on our specimen. Border of dots. Rx: ΣΥΡΑΚ[ΟΣΙΟΝ] Head of the nymph Arethusa left, wearing hooked earring and necklace. Around, four dolph... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 265
Sicily, Syracuse, Unsigned dies in the style of Eucleidas. Tetradrachm; Sicily, Syracuse, Unsigned dies in the style of Eucleidas; 405-367 BC, c. 405 BC, Tetradrachm, 17.20g. HGC-1345, SNG ANS-299-300 (same obv. die), BMC-196 (same dies), Tudeer-96 (V34/R65). Unsigned dies in the style of Eucleidas. Obv: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga left surmounted by crowning Nike flying right; dolphin left in exergue. Rx: Head of Arethusa left, with hair flowing upward; four dolphi... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23016
Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy (ca. 450-440 BC). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.20 gm, 12h). NGC Choice Fine 5/5 - 5/5. Charioteer driving quadriga walking right, kentron in right hand, reins in both; Nike flying right above to crown horses, ketos right in exergue / ΣYRAKOΣION, head of Arethusa right, wearing pendant earring and beaded necklace, hair brushed straight down, curled up behind ear and tucked under taenia, three long waves along brow; four dolphins swimming clockwise around.... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 508
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. SICILY. Syracuse.
Tetradrachm c. 485-480 BC. (17.33 g, 8 h) Slow quadriga left, the driver, wearing sleeveless, long chiton, holding the reins with both his hands; above, Nike flying left to crown horses. Rv. SVR-AK-OSI-ON Head of Arethusa right, wearing a necklace, the long hair tied up in the neck into a pearl band; around, four dolphins, all within incuse round. Boehringer cf. 126, 73 (R 48, same die) and 128, 80 (V 37, same die). Feiner Stil und aussergewöhnlic... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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SINCONA AG - Auction 89, Lot 509
THE GARRULUS COLLECTION. SICILY. Syracuse.
Tetradrachm c. 440 BC. (17.37 g, 2 h). Quadriga walking to left, the standing charioteer, wearing a pleated chiton, is holding reins and goad; above, Nike flying to left, crowning the horses; in exergue ketos to left. Rv. EY-PAKOZION Head of Arethusa to right, wearing hook earring and elaborate necklace; her hair is tied in a bun and held by a ribbon wound twice around her head; around, four dolphins. Boehringer 596. Rizzo pl. 38, 2 (same dies). K... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - May 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 32007
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-406 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.17 gms), ca. 420-415 B.C. NGC Ch F, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 2/5. Smoothing.
HGC-2, 1323; Boehringer-705 (V345/R483). Obverse: Charioteer driving slow quadriga to right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer with wreath; Reverse: Head of Arethusa right, hair bound in sphendone; around, four dolphins swimming. Though circulated and struck with a worn obverse die, this Syracusan Tetradrachm offers a presentable portrayal of A... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 17
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. Struck under Hieron I, circa 475-470 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23.09 mm, 17.18 g). Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron in the right hand and reins in the left hand, Nike flying right above crowning horses with open wreath. Rev. ΣVΡA ΚΟ Σ ΙΟ Ν (retrograde) Head of Arethusa right, hair raised and tied in taenia, wearing single-pendant earring, four dolphins swimming around clockwise. Boehringer series XIIc, 337 (V166/R237). SNG... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 18
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. Struck under Hieron I, circa 480-475 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24.82 mm, 16.75 g) Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding kentron in the right hand and reins in the left hand, Nike above flying right, crowning horses. Rev. ΣVΡΑΚΟΣΙΟ Ν in semicircle to right. Pearl-diademed head of Arethusa right, wearing necklace, four dolphins swimming around clockwise. Boehringer 127 (V58/R87). SNG Copenhagen 35. HGC 2, 1306. Light toning. Good Very Fi... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 20
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26.15 mm, 15.87 g). Circa 430-420 BC. Charioteer driving walking quadriga right, Nike above crowning horses. Rev. Head of Arethusa right, hair bound with cord which is wound four times around the head, ΣYPAKOΣION before and four dolphins around. Boehringer 666 (V337/R455). SNG ANS 218. HGC 2, 1320. Obverse slightly weak struck, but a very sharp and impressive reverse. Very Fine. Very Rare.
Starting price: 1000 CHF... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 21
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24.48 mm, 17.24 g) circa 430-420 BC. Charioteer driving slow quadriga right, holding reins with both hands, Nike above flying left and crowning him. Rev. [ΣΥΡΑΚΟ]ΣΙΩΝ above. Head of Arethusa right, hair tied in spiralling band, wearing earring and necklace, four dolphins swimming around in opposite directions. Boehringer 677 (V339/R461). HGC 2, 1321. Light toning. Slightly out of flan. Obverse from broken die and minor lack o... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31007
Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC). AR tetradrachm (27mm, 16.43 gm, 1h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, edge marks, flan flaws, scratches. Pre-royal coinage, ca. 310-305 BC. Head of Persephone left, wreathed with grain ears, wearing triple-pendant earring and beaded necklace; three dolphins around, ΦI below neck truncation / ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, charioteer driving quadriga galloping left, reins in left hand, kentron in right; triskeles counterclockwise above, AN monogram in exergu... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32009
Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny (ca. 485-466 BC). AR tetradrachm (24mm, 17.38 gm, 8h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5. Charioteer driving walking quadriga right, kentron in right hand, reins in left; Nike flying right above, crowning horses, dotted border / ΣVRA-KΟ-ΣΙΟ-N, head of Arethusa right, wearing pearl taenia and necklace, hair looped up under band; four dolphins swimming clockwise around. Boehringer 108. HGC 2, 1306. A lovely piece bathed in charcoal toning.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32010
Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, Gelon I (ca. 480-475 BC). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.24 gm, 4h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5, flan flaw. Charioteer driving quadriga walking right, kentron in right hand, reins in left; Nike flying right above, crowning horses, dotted border / ΣVRAKΟΣ-ΙΟN, head of Arethusa right, wearing beaded taenia and necklace, hair looped up under band; four dolphins swimming clockwise around. Boehringer 148. HGC 2, 1306. Brilliant fields with subtle lavender tonin... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32014
Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 16.89 gm, 8h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Pre-royal coinage, ca. 310-305 BC. Head of Persephone left, wreathed with grain ears, wearing triple-pendant earring and beaded necklace; three dolphins around, NK below neck truncation / ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, charioteer driving racing quadriga left, reins in left hand, kentron in right; triskeles counterclockwise above, AN monogram in exergue. SNG ANS 632-635. SNG Copenhagen 753... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32018
Ancients
SICULO-PUNIC. Sicily. Entella. Ca. 320-300 BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.22 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, light marks. Head of Arethusa left, wreathed with reeds, wearing pearl necklace and triple drop pendant earring; four dolphins swimming around, dotted border / MMHNT' (Punic, "People of the Camp"), horse head left; palm tree with two clusters of dates behind, linear border. SNG Copenhagen 979. HGC 2, 284. Superb silhouette toning compliments the elegant and refined die sty... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2094
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 480, AR 26 mm, 17.51 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above to crown horses. Rev. ΣVP – A – KOΣ – ΙΟ – Ν Pearl-diademed head of nymph Arethusa r., wearing pearl necklace; around, four dolphins. SNG ANS 85 (this obverse die). SNG Copenhagen 618 (these dies). Boehringer 84.
A portrait of fine style struck on exceptionally fresh metal and
with a light iridescent tone. Good extremely fine
Ex Rauch sale 111, 2020, ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2095
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 480-475, AR 24 mm, 17.31 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above to crown horses. Rev. ΣVRAKO – Σ – ΙΟ – Ν Pearl-diademed head of nymph Arethusa r., wearing pearl necklace; around, four dolphins. SNG ANS 30 (this reverse die). BMC 26 (this reverse die). Weber 1555 (this reverse die). Gillet 543 (this coin). Boehringer 118.
Wonderful old cabinet tone and good very fine
From the Gillet collection and from an Ex... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2096
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 460, AR 25 mm, 17.30 g. Slow quadriga r. on exergual line, driven by charioteer standing, holding reins in both hands; above, Nike flying l. and crowning charioteer; in exergue, sea-serpent r. Rev. ΣΥΡΑ – ΚΟ – ΣΙ – ΟΝ Head of the nymph Arethusa r., wearing diadem of beads, circular earring, and necklace of beads; around, four dolphins. BMC Sicily - cf. 154, 68 (legend differently subdivided). SNG ANS 134–136. Boehringer 440. AMB 435 (this obverse die). de... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2097
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 460-450, AR 26 mm, 17.33 g. Slow quadriga r. on exergual line, driven by charioteer standing, holding reins and kentron; above, Nike flying r. and crowning horses; in exergue, sea-serpent r. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚ – ΟΣ – Ι – Ο – [Ν] Head of the nymph Arethusa r., wearing diadem of pearls, circular earring, and necklace of pearls; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. McCLean 2654 (this reverse die). de Nanteuil 333 (this reverse die). SNG Copenhagen 642 (this rever... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2098
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 450-440, AR 25 mm, 17.36 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above to crown horses. In exergue, sea monster. Rev. ΣVRAKOΣΙ – ΟΝ Pearl-diademed head of nymph Arethusa r., wearing earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins. BMC 89 (this obverse die). SNG Copenhagen 646 (this obverse die). de Nanteuil 336 (these dies). Boehringer 513.
Perfectly struck and centred on a full flan and with a light iridescent ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2099
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 450-440 BC, AR 25 mm, 17.42 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses. In exergue, ketos r. Rev. ΣVRAKOΣI – ON Head of the nymph Arethusa r., hair bound with double fillet, wearing earring and necklace with pendant; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. Rizzo pl. XXXVI, 16 (this reverse die). SNG ANS 184 (this reverse die). Jameson 769 (this reverse die). SNG Copenhagen 650. Boehring... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2100
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 450-440, AR 25 mm, 17.35 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the horses, below horses, barley grain. In exergue, ketos r. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣION Head of nymph Arethusa r., hair bound with a taenia, wearing earring and necklace; around four dolphins swimming clockwise. SNG ANS 191 (these dies). Jameson 771 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 1336 (these dies). Boehringer 594.
A very elegant portrait of fine styl... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2101
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 440-430, AR 26 mm, 17.03 g. Prancing quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, sea monster to l. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣION Head of nymph Arethusa r., hair brought up to crown of head and tied, forming a tuft of loose strands, wearing earring and necklace. Around, four dolphins. Rizzo pl. XXXVIII, 4. Jameson 774 (these dies). SNG ANS 199. Boehringer 600.
Wonderful old cabinet tone, obverse from a worn... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2102
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 430-420, AR 25 mm, 17.27 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; Nike flying above to crown horses. Rev. ΣVRAKOΣION Head of nymph Arethusa r., wearing saccos decorated with a meander pattern; around, four dolphins. SNG ANS 210 (these dies). SNG Lockett 954 (these dies). Boston, MFA 390 (these dies). Boehringer 645.
In unusually fine condition for this very difficult issue. Struck on excellent metal and
with a light tone, obver... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2103
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 420, AR 24 mm, 17.23 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying l. to crown him. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣI – Ο – Ν Head of nymph Arethusa r., hair enclosed in ornamented saccos drawn together at top, wearing necklace and earring; on neck, A. Around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. SNG ANS 238 (these dies). Pozzi 595. Boehringer 706.
Lovely old cabinet tone. Insignificant die-break on reverse, otherwise about extrem... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2104
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm circa 415-405, AR 28 mm, 16.79 g. Prancing quadriga driven l. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him; in exergue, cockle-shell. Rev. ΣΥΡAKO – ΣION Head of nymph Arethusa l., hair brought up to crown of head and tied, wearing earing and necklace; around, four dolphins. Rizzo pl. XLII, 5 (these dies). Jameson 791 (this obverse die). Gillet 606 (this coin). Tudeer 11. Coins, Artists and Tyrants 11f (this coin).
Very rare. Struc... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2105
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). ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2111
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm signed by Eukleidas circa 405-400, AR 25 mm, 17.31 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, dolphin to l. Rev. ΣΥ – Ρ[ΑΚΟ – ΣΙ – ΩΝ] Head of the nymph Arethusa l., hair bound with sphendone over which several tresses fly back. Around, four dolphins. Below neck truncation, EVKΛΕΙ. Rizzo pl. XLVIII, 14 (these dies). Jameson 807 (these dies). McClean 2719 and pl. 98, 8 (these dies). Dewing 8... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2112
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm signed by Eukleidas circa 405-400, AR 25 mm, 17.15 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by female charioteer, wearing chiton and holding reins in l. hand and flaming torch in raised r.; above, Nike flying r. to crown her. In exergue, ear of barley. Rev. [ΣY – RAKOΣIOΣ] Head of the nymph Arethusa l., wearing triple pendant earring and necklace; hair waved over the crown of head and enclosed in sphendone ornamented with stars and knotted over the ampyx. Around, four dolphins, t... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2114
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. Ri... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2117
Syracuse.
Tetradrachm, circa 317-310, AR 27 mm, 17.05 g. Head of Persephone l., wearing barley-wreath, earring with triple pendant and necklace; beneath neck truncation, ΦI (?). Around, three dolphins. Rev. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer holding reins in l. hand and kentron in outstretched r.; above, triskeles l. Beneath heavy exergual line, ΣYPAKOΣIΩN / AI ligate (?). Ierardi 54. de Nanteuil 379 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 1480.
Lovely old cabinet tone, traces of double striking on... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 39
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, SIZILIEN, SYRAKUS.
Tetradrachme. 474-ca. 450. Quadriga mit Wagenlenker l., darüber Nike, die Pferde bekränzend. Im Abschnitt Ketos. Rs: Arethusakopf mit geperltem Haarband, Ohr- und Halsschmuck r., von 4 Delphinen umgeben. Boehringer 411. 17.42g, Schöne Tönung. Vs. randl. Prüfhieb. gutes ss
Ex Auctiones 25, 1995, Los Nr. 220. Ex M&M Deutschland 46, 2018, Los Nr. 36. Einige Forscher sehen in dem Ketos ein Zeichen für den Sieg über die etruskische Flotte bei Kyme 474/73, ... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 388, Lot 40
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, SIZILIEN, SYRAKUS.
Tetradrachme. 474-ca. 450. Quadriga r. mit Wagenlenker, darüber Nike, die Pferde bekränzend. Im Abschnitt Ketos. Rs: Arethusakopf mit geperltem Haarband, Ohr- und Halsschmuck r., von 4 Delphinen umgeben. Boehringer 483. 17.19g, Schöne Tönung. vz-ss/vz
Einige Forscher sehen in dem Ketos ein Zeichen für den Sieg über die etruskische Flotte bei Kyme 474/73, andere deuten ihn mehr allgemein als ein maritimes Symbol.
Estimate: 2640 EUR... | 7 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 32
Sicily. Syracuse. Second Democracy 466-405 BC.
Tetradrachm AR
26 mm, 17,05 g
Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses; in exergue, locust right / ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ, head of Arethusa to right, wearing sphendone and hairnet; around, four dolphins.
Very Fine
Boehringer 727 (V359/R495); HGC 2, 1324; SNG ANS 247.
A charioteer is an individual who drives a chariot, a two-wheeled vehicle typically ... | 28 Apr 2024 | 550 EUR | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 162
Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Second Democracy, circa 415-405 BC. Obverse die signed by Eumenes and reverse die signed by Eukleidas. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving fast quadriga to left; Nike above, flying to right, crowning charioteer with wreath; [EYMENOY] in exergue / Head of Arethusa to left, wearing double-pendant earring, hair bound by ampyx and net-like sphendone; below chin, diptych inscribed EYKΛEIΔA in two lines, ΣYPAKOΣIΩN and four dolphins a... | 24 Apr 2024 | 1,900 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 13
Sicily, Syracuse, Second Democracy (466-405 BC), AR Tetradrachm, obverse die signed by Euainetos, reverse die signed by Eukleidas, c. 420-415 BC, charioteer driving quadriga galloping to right, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left, above, Nike flying left to crown the charioteer with wreath held in both hands, in exergue, wheel, on exergual line, EYAINETO in tiny letters, rev. head of Artemis-Arethusa left, wearing hook-shaped earring and pearl necklace, signed EY below neck... | 9 Apr 2024 | 2,800 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 14
Sicily, Syracuse, temp. Second Democracy, AR Tetradrachm, unsigned issue of Parmenides, c. 405 BC, fast quadriga driven left, the driver holding reins and kentron and crowned by Nike flying above right, beneath the hooves of the horses, a wheel set upon a double exergual line with a barley grain in exergue, rev. traces of 'SYRAKOSION', head of Artemis-Arethusa to left, hair tied by ampys in front and sphendone ornamented with stars, four dolphins around, 16.98g (SNG Lloyd 1388 (this obverse di... | 9 Apr 2024 | 1,900 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 15
Sicily, Syracuse, temp. Second Democracy - Dionysios I (413-399 BC), AR Tetradrachm, unsigned but attributed to Eukleidas, c. 410-405, fast quadriga left, driven by charioteer, holding long torch in right hand, Nike flying right above, crowning the charioteer, barley ear in exergue, rev. head of Arethusa right, wearing earring and necklace, with hair in bun, three dolphins and one swimming up from below neck, 17.06g (SNG Oxford 1999 (these dies); SNG ANS 280; Tudeer 61), lightly toned, struck ... | 9 Apr 2024 | 1,900 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 254
a Selection of Greek and Roman Bronze (10): Apulia, Arpi, AE, c.275-250BC, bull charging right, POILAI below, rev. horse galloping right, ARPA above, NOI below, E in exergue, 12h, 7.83g, (HN Italy 645; SNG ANS 644; SNG Copenhagen -; HGC 1, 535) toned, residually lustrous, details flattened, verdigris and deposits, otherwise fine; Neapolis, Campania, AE, c.250-225BC, Laureate head of Apollo left, rev. Victory crowning man-headed bull right, control below, 12h, 7.17g, (HN Italy, 595) light patin... | 9 Apr 2024 | 120 GBP | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 135, Lot 4077
Sicily, Syracuse, Second Democracy, (c.466-405 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.11 g), obv. slow quadriga driven to right by male charioteer holding kentron in right hand and reins in both hands, above Nike flying right crowning horses, rev. SURAKOSI ON around to right, head of Arethusa to right, hair in ornamented sakkos, four dolphins clockwise around, (cf.S.914, Boehringer Series XXI 660 [obverse 333/reverse 448], Gillet 586 var, (Nike left, same obv. die), Virzi Sale 261 (same dies)). Attrac... | 9 Apr 2024 | 3,400 AUD | |
Schulman b.v. - Auction 378, Lot 11
Ancient - GREEK COINS
AR Tetradrachm Ca. 478–466 BC, SICILY, SYRACUSE Male charioteer driving slow quadriga right, Nikè crowning horses above. Rev. head of Arethusa right, hair rolled and tucked into diadem; four dolphins around ΣYΡAKOΣIΩN.HGC 2, 1307.16.75 g. Slight porosity Fine +
Estimate: 300 EUR... | 28 Mar 2024 | 480 EUR | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 65
Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Second Democracy, circa 460-450 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga to right; Nike above, flying to right, crowning horses with wreath; ketos swimming to right in exergue / Head of Arethusa to right, wearing earring, necklace and headband, her hair tied in a krobylos; ΣVRAKOΣION and four dolphins around. Boehringer 477 (V255/R342); Randazzo 535-6 (same dies); SNG München 1010 (same dies); cf. SNG ANS 144-53 (unlisted dies); HGC 2, 1... | 21 Mar 2024 | 11,000 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 66
Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Time of the Second Democracy, circa 440-430 BC. Unsigned dies by the master 'A'. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga to right; Nike above, flying to right, crowning horses with wreath / Head of Arethusa to right, wearing double-hook earrings and necklace; ΣYPAKOΣION and four dolphins around. Boehringer 642 (V326/R442); BMC 112 (same dies); SNG ANS 207 (same dies); HGC 2, 1319. 17.68g, 25mm, 1h.
Extremely Fine.
Ex Bertolami Fine Arts -... | 21 Mar 2024 | 2,400 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 67
Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Second Democracy, circa 415-405 BC. Obverse die signed by Eumenes and reverse die signed by Eukleidas. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving fast quadriga to left; Nike above, flying to right, crowning charioteer with wreath; [EYMENOY] in exergue / Head of Arethusa to left, wearing double-pendant earring, hair bound by ampyx and net-like sphendone; below chin, diptych inscribed EYKΛEIΔA in two lines, ΣYPAKOΣIΩN and four dolphins a... | 21 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 68
Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Time of the Second Democracy, circa 415-405 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving fast quadriga to left; Nike above, flying to right, crowning charioteer with open wreath; grain ear in exergue / Diademed head of Arethusa to right, wearing earring and necklace, hair in ampyx and sphendone; ΣYPAKOΣION and four dolphins around. Tudeer 63 (V22/R41); Fischer-Bossert 63 (V22/R41); SNG ANS 281; Rizzo pl. XLVII, 10 (same dies); BMC 22... | 21 Mar 2024 | 2,400 GBP | |
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Baldwin's Auctions Ltd - Auction C24002, Lot 1
Sicily, Syracuse, Second Democracy (c. 460?450 BC) AR Tetradrachm, 17.28g. Charioteer driving biga right, Nike flying above, crowning the horses. Rev. ?V?????????, head of Arethusa facing right, four dolphins around. (Boehringer 509 (V268/R365)). Extremely Fine. Exhibiting a beautiful antique cabinet tone with flashes of blue and gold iridescence.
Estimate: 3500 - 4000 GBP... | 7 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Baldwin's Auctions Ltd - Auction C24002, Lot 2
Sicily, Syracuse (c. 415/405 BC) AR Tetradrachm, signed by the master engraver, Eumenos, 17.16g. Quadriga galloping to left, Nike crowning driver, two dolphins below. Rev. ?V?????????, head of Arethusa facing left, four dolphins around, ?V????V below truncation. (Tudeer 18c (this coin)). Good Very Fine with a very clear signature. Pleasing tone and struck on a large flan. Rare.
Estimate: 7000 - 8000 GBP... | 7 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Baldwin's Auctions Ltd - Auction C24002, Lot 3
Sicily, Syracuse, Agathokles (317?289 BC) AR Tetradrachm, c. 317?310 BC. Head of Arethusa facing right, wearing a wreath of grain ears, triple?pendant earring and necklace of pearls, surrounded by three dolphins. Rev. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga left, ?YPAKO?I?N and monogram in exergue. (HGC 2, 1348; Morgan 150). Extremely Fine. Some small, old scratches.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000 GBP... | 7 Mar 2024 | 4,500 GBP | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - February 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 74008
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.76 gms), struck under Gelon I, ca. 480-475 B.C. VERY FINE, Tooled.
HGC-2, 1306; Boehringer-V37/R49 (Unlisted die combination). Obverse: Charioteer driving quadriga right; above, crowning Nike flying right; Reverse: Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Well struck and deeply toned. Various tool marks are seen throughout both sides and the edges, but they are mostly limited to the fields and the coin remains... | 26 Feb 2024 | 650 USD | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 10
Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles 317-289 BC. Pre-royal coinage, ca. 310-305 BC
Tetradrachm AR
26 mm, 17,16 g
Head of Persephone left, wreathed with grain ears, wearing triple-pendant earring and beaded necklace; three dolphins around, NI below neck truncation / ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, charioteer driving racing quadriga left, reins in left hand, kentron in right; triskeles counterclockwise above, AN monogram in exergue.
Stunning Style, attractively toned, Good Extremely Fine
SNG ANS 632-635. SNG Copenhagen... | 25 Feb 2024 | 4,200 EUR | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 88
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.19 g, 12 h), circa 480-475. Charioteer, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left, driving slow quadriga to right; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses with a wreath. Rev. ΣVRΑΚΟΣΙΟ-Ν Diademed head of Arethousa to right, her hair drawn up at the back and wearing pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 276 (V127/R189). Lightly toned. Minor marks and with traces of corr... | 24 Feb 2024 | 2,400 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 90
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23 mm, 16.77 g, 11 h), circa 450-440. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding reins in both hands; above, Nike flying left to crown the charioteer; in exergue, ketos to right. Rev. ΣΥRΑΚΟΣ-[Ι]-Ο-Ν Diademed head of Arethousa to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 487 (V258/R349). SNG ANS 155 (same dies). Struck from somewhat worn dies and with a die ... | 24 Feb 2024 | 750 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 92
SICILY. Syracuse. Agathokles, 317-289 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25.2 mm, 16.34 g, 12 h), circa 317-310. Head of Arethousa to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, three dolphins; below neck, NK. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN Charioteer driving quadriga galloping to left, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left; above, triskeles running left; in exergue, monogram of AI. HGC 2, 1348. Ierardi 48 (O9/R26). SNG Copenhagen 754. SNG Lloyd 1478. Mino... | 24 Feb 2024 | 2,800 CHF | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 87, Lot 119
Sicily, Syracuse Tetradrachm circa 475-470, AR 22.00 mm., 16.94 g.
Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. and crowning horses. Rev. ΣV – R – AKΟ – Σ – ΙΟΝ Pearl diademed head of nymph Arethusa r., surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise. SNG Lloyd 1297 (these dies). SNG ANS 107. Boheringer 344.
Old cabinet tone. Slightly off-centre and with an insignificant area of porosity on reverse, otherwise Good very fine
Ex Ars Classica sale XII, ... | 11 Feb 2024 | 850 GBP | |
Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger - Auction 386, Lot 1039
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN, SIZILIEN, SYRAKUS.
Tetradrachme. 474-ca. 450. Quadriga mit Wagenlenker l., darüber Nike, die Pferde bekränzend. Im Abschnitt Ketos. Rs: Arethusakopf mit doppeltem Haarband, Ohr- und Halsschmuck r., von 4 Delphinen umgeben.
Boehringer 570. 17.03g, Schöne Tönung. Gglättet. ss-vz
Slabbed by NGC (VF Strike 5/5 Surface 3/5, brushed). Einige Forscher sehen in dem Ketos ein Zeichen für den Sieg über die etruskische Flotte bei Kyme 474/73, andere deuten ihn mehr allgemein al... | 7 Feb 2024 | Unsold | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII Online Sessions, Lot 5045
SICILY, Syracuse. Gelon I. 485-478 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.36 g, 12h). Struck circa 480-478 BC. Charioteer driving quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses / Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Boehringer Series VIb, 84 (V41/R54); HGC 2, 1306. Old collection tone, with some iridescence and underlying luster, a few light scratches and scuffs under tone. Near EF.
From the David Freedman Collection.
Estimate: 2000 USD... | 17 Jan 2024 | 3,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII Online Sessions, Lot 5047
SICILY, Syracuse. Hieron I. 478-466 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22.5mm, 16.64 g, 1h). Struck circa 478-475 BC. Charioteer driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses / Head of Arethousa right, wearing pearl tainia; four dolphins around. Boehringer Series VIIIb, 168 (V74/R117); HGC 2, 1306. Find patina, minor roughness and marks, flan flaw and tiny punch on obverse, die break on reverse. Near VF.
Ex Harlan J. Berk inventory cc102914 (ND).
Estimate: 400 USD... | 17 Jan 2024 | 425 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3114, Lot 33018
Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, Gelon I (ca. 480-475 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.13 gm, 9h). NGC XF 4/5 - 3/5, scuff. Charioteer driving walking quadriga right, kentron in right hand, reins in left; Nike flying right above, crowning horses, dotted border / ΣΛRA-KΟ-Σ-Ι-Ο-N (N retrograde), head of Arethusa right, wearing pearl taenia and necklace, hair looped up under band; four dolphins swimming clockwise around. Boehringer 60 (same dies; 510-485 BC). HGC 2, 1306. The broad fla... | 16 Jan 2024 | 1,300 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3114, Lot 33019
Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy (ca. 450-440 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.16 gm, 11h). NGC MS 4/5 - 3/5, flan flaws. Charioteer driving quadriga walking right, kentron in right hand, reins in both; Nike flying right above to crown horses, ketos right in exergue / ΣYRA-KOΣ-I-O-N, pearl-diademed head of Arethusa right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace, hair brushed straight, looped at back and tucked up under diadem; four dolphins swimming clockwise around. Boehringer 478.... | 16 Jan 2024 | 6,250 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3114, Lot 33020
Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy (ca. 450-440 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.37 gm, 7h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Charioteer driving quadriga walking right, kentron in right hand, reins in both; Nike flying right above to crown horses, ketos right in exergue / ΣYRAKOΣI-O-N, pearl-diademed head of Arethusa right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace, hair brushed straight, looped at back and tucked up under diadem; four dolphins swimming clockwise around. Boehringer 479. SNG ANS... | 16 Jan 2024 | 2,300 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3114, Lot 33021
Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Ca. 405-395 BC. AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.00 gm, 8h). NGC VF 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Unsigned dies in the style of Eucleidas, ca. 400/395-390 BC. Charioteer driving unruly quadriga left, kentron in right hand, reins in both; Nike flying right above, crowning charioteer with wreath held in both hands, dolphin left in exergue / ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, head of Arethusa left, hair in wide ampyxes, upswept at temple and flying loosely upward behind, wearing double-loop earring and plai... | 16 Jan 2024 | 2,200 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3114, Lot 33022
Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC). AR tetradrachm (26mm, 17.16 gm, 5h). NGC AU 4/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, brushed. Pre-royal coinage, ca. 310-305 BC. Head of Persephone left, wreathed with grain ears, wearing triple-pendant earring and beaded necklace; three dolphins around, NI below neck truncation / ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, charioteer driving racing quadriga left, reins in left hand, kentron in right; triskeles counterclockwise above, AN monogram in exergue. SNG ANS 632-635. SNG Copenhagen 7... | 16 Jan 2024 | 4,000 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2024 NYINC Auction, Lot 50011
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-406 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.85 gms), ca. 466-460 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-2, 1311; Boehringer Series-XIVA, 477 (V255/R342). Obverse: Charioteer driving quadriga right; above, crowning Nike flying right; in exergue, ketos right; Reverse: Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. A few edge splits and some moderate wear are noted, but this elegant example still retains solid detail and a pleasing gunmetal gray tone.
Estimat... | 12 Jan 2024 | 1,700 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2024 NYINC Auction, Lot 55034
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.74 gms), struck under Hieron I, ca. 475-470 B.C. NGC FINE, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Die shift.
HGC-2, 1307; Boehringer-Series-324. Obverse: Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses; Reverse: Σ-VRΑ-ΚΟΣΙ-ΟΝ Diademed head of Arethusa to right, her hair drawn up at the back and wearing pearl necklace; around, four dolphins sw... | 12 Jan 2024 | 550 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 57
SICILY, Syracuse. The Gamoroi. Circa 500-490/86 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.20 g, 5h). Charioteer, holding reins in both hands, driving slow quadriga right; SVRA(koppa)/SION in two lines above / Head of Arethousa left in incuse circle in center of quadripartite incuse square. Boehringer Series I, 10 (V8/R6); HGC 2, 1301 (same obv. die as illustration); SNG ANS 2 (same obv. die); SNG München 918 (same obv. die); Basel 421; Dewing 686; Gillet 524 (same dies); Kraay & Hirmer 72 (same rev. die)... | 9 Jan 2024 | 11,000 USD | |
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Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 58
SICILY, Syracuse. Gelon I. 485-478 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 16.97 g, 5h). Struck circa 480-478 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, both wings displayed, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands / Head of Arethousa right, wearing tainia and pearl necklace; four dolphins and ΣΛRA-KO-Σ-I-O-Σ around. Boehringer Series V, 60.1 (V31/R39) = Weber 1558 (this coin); HGC 2, 1306; SNG ANS 14 (same obv. die); B... | 9 Jan 2024 | 9,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 59
SICILY, Syracuse. Hieron I. 478-466 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 17.23 g, 9h). Struck circa 478-475 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath held in both hands / Head of Arethousa right, wearing pearl tainia, single-pendant earring, and necklace; ΣVR-AKOΣIO-N and four dolphins around. Boehringer Series XIa, 207E (V93/R139); HGC 2, 1306; Randazzo 368 (same dies); Triton XXIV, lot 116 (same dies)... | 9 Jan 2024 | 2,750 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 60
SICILY, Syracuse. Hieron I. 478-466 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 17.10 g, 6h). Struck circa 475-470 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath held in both hands / Head of Arethousa right, wearing pearl tainia, single-pendant earring and necklace; ΣV-RA-KOΣ-IOИ (R inverted) and four dolphins around. Boehringer Series XIIb, 315 (V152/R221); HGC 2, 1307; SNG ANS 102 (same dies). Toned. In NGC encap... | 9 Jan 2024 | 3,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 61
SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.32 g, 12h). Struck circa 466-460 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands; in exergue, ketos right / Head of Arethousa right, wearing pearl tainia, single-pendant earring, and necklace; ΣV-[R]-AK-O-ΣIO-И and four dolphins around. Boehringer Series XIIIa, 408 (V211/R288); HGC 2, 1309; SNG ANS 12... | 9 Jan 2024 | 10,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 62
SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.21 g, 11h). Struck circa 460-450 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands; in exergue, ketos right / Head of Arethousa right, wearing pearl tainia, single-pendant earring, and necklace; Σ-V-RAKOΣ-I-ON and four dolphins around. Boehringer Series XIVa, 469 (V252/R338); HGC 2, 1311; SNG ANS 144–5 ... | 9 Jan 2024 | 20,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 63
SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 17.26 g, 12h). Struck circa 450-440 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath held in both hands; in exergue, ketos right / Head of Arethousa right, hair in band, wearing single-pendant earring and pearl necklace with pendant; ΣVRAKOΣI-ON and four dolphins around. Boehringer Series XVIb, 571 (V287/R391); HGC 2, 1311; SNG... | 9 Jan 2024 | 11,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 64
SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.18 g, 9h). Struck circa 440-430 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both, driving slow quadriga left; above, Nike flying left, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands; in exergue, ketos left / Head of Arethousa right, hair in thin band, wearing hoop earring with pendant, and pearl necklace; ΣV-RA-KOΣION to right, four dolphins swimming around. Boehringer Series XVIIb, 596 (V294/R402); HGC... | 9 Jan 2024 | 33,750 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 65
SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 17.10 g, 3h). Dies signed by Euth– and Phrygillos. Nike as charioteer, holding reins in both hands, driving fast quadriga right; above, Nike flying left, crowning charioteer with laurel wreath held in her extended right hand; in exergue, dolphin swimming right behind Skylla, holding trident, swimming right, EVΘ before / Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, hook earring, and linear necklace with pearl-shape... | 9 Jan 2024 | 32,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 66
SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.11 g, 12h). Obverse die signed by Phrygillos. Struck circa 415-409 BC. Head of Arethousa left, hair in ampyx, inscribed Φ[P]Y, and sphendone, wearing single-pendant earring; ΣVP[AKOΣION] above, four dolphins around / Charioteer, holding flaming torch in right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with open wreath held in her extended hands; in exergue, grain ear ... | 9 Jan 2024 | 3,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 73
SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24.5mm, 17.36 g, 12h). Unsigned dies in the style of Eukleidas. Struck circa 405-400 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in both hands; in exergue, grain ear left / Large head of Arethousa right, hair in ampyx and sphendone decorated with stars, wearing double hoop earring and necklace with six pendants; [ΣYP]-A-KO[Σ]... | 9 Jan 2024 | 32,500 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 80
SICILY, Syracuse. Agathokles. 317-289 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.26 g, 7h). Struck circa 317-310 BC. Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; three dolphins around, NI below neck / Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; counterclockwise triskeles above, ΣYPAKOΣIΩN and A in exergue. Ierardi 29 (O4/R15); BAR Issue 2; HGC 2, 1348; Morgan 150 (same dies); Ars Classica XVI, lot 840 (same dies... | 9 Jan 2024 | 8,250 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 90
SICILY, Entella. Punic issues. Circa 345/38-320/15 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 16.95 g, 7h). Head of Arethousa right, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; poppy behind neck, two dolphins to right / Horse stepping right; palm tree in background. Jenkins, Punic, Series 2b, 101 (O35/R92); CNP 203b; HGC 2, 275; Bement 595 (same dies); de Luynes 1437 (same dies). Lightly toned, patch of find patina along edge. Good VF.
The Siculo-Punic coinage in Sicily, which i... | 9 Jan 2024 | 1,900 USD | |
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd - Auction 60, Lot 32
Sicily, Syracuse. Second Democracy. Silver Tetradrachm (17.25 g), 466-405 BC
Ca. 440-430 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving rearing quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath. Reverse: ΣVRAKOΣI-ON, head of Arethusa right, hair drawn up into a korymbos; around, four dolphins clockwise. Boehringer series XVIII, 604 (V296/R410); SNG ANS 198 (same obv. die). Lightly toned. Very Fine.
Estimate: 1000 USD... | 9 Jan 2024 | 1,200 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3113, Lot 31006
Ancients
SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles (317-289 BC). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 17.12 gm, 2h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Pre-royal coinage, ca. 310-305 BC. Head of Persephone left, wreathed with grain, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; three dolphins around, NK below neck truncation / ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, charioteer driving racing quadriga left, reins in left hand, kentron in right; triskeles counterclockwise above, AN monogram in exergue. SNG ANS 632-635. SNG Copenhagen 753-754. Intric... | 8 Jan 2024 | 6,500 USD | |
Nomos AG - obolos 30, Lot 108
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 16.91 g, 3 h), circa 450 BC. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and reins in both; above, Nike flying right to crown the driver; in exergue, ketos to right. Rev. Σ-ΥRΑΚΟΣΙΟ-Ν Diademed head of Arethusa to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming to right. Boehringer 512 (V269/R364). Boston MFA 367 = Warren 330. SNG Munich 1015. SNG ANS 16... | 17 Dec 2023 | 650 CHF | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 188 | Black, Lot 3
Sicily. Syracuse. Agathokles 317-289 BC.
Tetradrachm AR
26 mm, 17,47 g
Head of Arethusa left, wreathed with grain, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; three dolphins around, NI below neck truncation / ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, charioteer driving racing quadriga left, reins in left hand, kentron in right; triskeles counterclockwise above, AN monogram in exergue.
good very fine, some corrosion in the field
Ierardi 36; SNG ANS 635; SNG München vergl. 1209.
Agathocles, born in 361 BC in Thermae ... | 17 Dec 2023 | 4,000 EUR | |
Hess-Divo AG - Auction 341, Lot 11
SICILY.
SYRACUSE. Tetradrachm, signed by the engravers Eumenes and Eukleidas, about 425-413 BC. AR 17.15 g. Fast quadriga l., the driver, wearing long, sleeveless chiton, holding the reins with his l. hand, the kentron in his r. hand; he is crowned by Nike flying r.; in exergue, signature EVMHNOY. Rev. SYPAKOΣIOΣ Head of Arethusa l., hair looped up into a roll at the back and rolled in a large band on the forehead; she wears a double-hook earring and a necklace; below the chin, open double t... | 13 Dec 2023 | 5,000 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 624
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.21 g, 12 h), circa 480-475. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses. Rev. ΣYRΑΚΟΣΙ-Ο-Ν Diademed head of Arethusa to right, her hair drawn up at the back and wearing ribbon and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 116 (V53/R81). Darkly toned. Minor roughness and with light marks, othe... | 9 Dec 2023 | 850 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 625
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.07 g, 9 h), circa 480-475. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses. Rev. ΣYRΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ Diademed head of Arethusa to right, her hair drawn up at the back and wearing pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 151 (V66/R104). HGC 2, 1306. SNG ANS 42. Somewhat rough and with some flan faults, ot... | 9 Dec 2023 | 850 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 626
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 16.77 g, 12 h), circa 475-470. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses. Rev. Σ-VRΑ-ΚΟΣΙ-ΟΝ Diademed head of Arethousa to right, her hair drawn up at the back and wearing pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 324 (V159/R227). Somewhat rough and with traces of cleaning, otherwise, good fi... | 9 Dec 2023 | 550 CHF | |
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Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 627
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23 mm, 17.25 g, 6 h), circa 475-470. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses. Rev. ΣYRΑΚΟ-ΣΙΟ-Ν Diademed head of Arethusa to right, her hair drawn up at the back and wearing pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 303 (V145/R210). HGC 2, 1307. Well struck and attractive. A few light marks, otherw... | 9 Dec 2023 | 1,500 CHF | |
