The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > Ancients Auction 7 | Auction date: 23 February 2024 |
Lot number: 12 Price realized: 3,600 GBP (Approx. 4,544 USD / 4,203 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Extremely Fine; boasting a subtle tone, helping to accentuate devices | MAGNA GRAECIA. SICILY, SYRACUSE. temp. Gelon I & Deinomenid Tyranny. Silver didrachm, circa 490-485 BC. Obv: nude rider on horseback right, leading a spare horse to his left. Rev: head of Arethusa right, wearing pearl diadem, earring and necklace; ΣV-RAϘ-OΣI-ON and four dolphins around. Extremely Fine; boasting a subtle tone, helping to accentuate devices. Reference: Boehringer-51 (V28/R34); SNG ANS-11 (same dies); Rizzo-pl. XXXIV, 16 (same dies); SNG Lloyd-1282 (same dies). Die Axis: 1h. Diameter: 21 mm. Weight: 8.13 g. Composition: Silver. PLEASE NOTE: 20% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order. Starting price: 2500 GBP |