SYRACUSE , Æ16, Hemilitron, 410-405 BC, Arethusa head l, dolphin behind, engraver signature Phi-RY at back of sphendome/Wheel, dolphins in lower quarters, S1186; AEF, obv nrly centered, rev somewhat off-ctr with sl roughness; dark greenish patina; good detail on head. Rare with signed obv die, and on this example the signature is unusually clear. (An EF of the type, no signature, with encrustation, brought $1982 , Roma 4/14; GVF, sl off-ctr, $863, CNG eAuc 5/15.)
Price realized | 220 USD |
Starting price | 150 USD |