SICILY. Syracuse. Time of Dionysius I (405-367 BC). AR decadrachm (34mm, 41.47 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style. Unsigned dies by the "shell engraver" in the style of Euainetos, ca. 400-370 BC. Charioteer driving racing quadriga left, wearing flowing chiton, reins in left hand, kentron in right; Nike flying right above, about to crown charioteer with wreath, panoply of arms in exergue: cuirass between two greaves, with Phrygian helmet to right, AΘΛA below (off flan), all within dotted border / ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ, head of Arethusa left, wearing wreath of reeds, triple-pendant earring, and necklace; scallop shell behind neck, four dolphins swimming around. Gallatin RXI / FII. SNG ANS 372. Dewing 907-8.
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Price realized | 13'000 USD |
Starting price | 3'500 USD |
Estimate | 5'000 USD |