Hess Divo

Auction 329  –  17 November 2015

Hess Divo, Auction 329

Ancient, Medieval and Modern Rarities

Tu, 17.11.2015, from 1:00 PM CET
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CLASSICAL COINS
SICILY
SYRACUSE
Decadrachm, unsigned, in the manner of the master-engraver Euainetos, about 405-390 BC. AR 43.26 g. Fast quadriga l., the charioteer, wearing sleeveless chiton, holds the reins with his l. hand, the kentron with his r. hand; he is crowned by Nike flying r.; in the exergue, panoply of armour: cuirass, greaves, shield and helmet on two steps, below [AQLA]. Rev. SU-R-A-K-OSIWN Head of Kore-Persephone l., crowned with reed; she wears a triple-pendant earring and necklace; behind, pecten; around, four dolphins. Gallatin 34, F.IX/R.XVI (these dies). SNG ANS 374 (this rev. die).
Rare . Excellent classical style. Nice toning.
Insignificant double striking on rev. Extremely fine Provenance: Auction Numismatic Fine Arts, Inc., Beverly Hills XVI, New York (1985), 77.

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Price realized 30'000 CHF
Starting price 16'000 CHF
Estimate 20'000 CHF
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