SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 16.03 g, 7 h), reverse die signed by Eumenes, circa 415-405. Charioteer driving quadriga galloping to left, 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. Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΟИ Head of Arethousa to left, wearing hook-shaped earring and necklace; below neck truncation, ΕΥMHNOY; around, four dolphins. BMC 141. Dewing 840 ( same dies ). Fischer-Bossert, Coins, 19 = Tudeer 19 (V8/R12). HGC 2, 1328. SNG ANS 256 ( same dies ). Nicely toned. Some areas of corrosion and delamination, otherwise, good very fine.
From the T. Frisbie Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group 99, 13 May 2015, 36 and Spink 183, 26 September 2006, 557.
Price realized | 2'200 CHF |
Starting price | 500 CHF |