Sicily, Syracuse.
Tetradrachm, unsigned but attributed to Eukleidas circa 410-405, AR 26 mm, 17.02 g. Fast quadriga l., driven by charioteer, holding long torch in r. hand; above, Nike flying r., crowning the charioteer. In exergue, barley ear. Rev. Σ – Y – P – A – KOΣIΩ – [N] Head of Arethusa r., wearing earring and necklace, hair bound up in bun. Around, three dolphins and one swimming up from below neck. SNG Oxford 1999 (these dies). SNG ANS 280. Tudeer 61. Coins, Artists and Tyrants 61r (this coin).
Very rare. A very interesting portrait struck on excellent metal and a lovely iridescent
tone. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex M&M Fixed Price List 457, 1983, 3 and New York XXX, 2013, 53 sales.
Price realized | 12'000 CHF 8 bids |
Starting price | 4'800 CHF |
Estimate | 6'000 CHF |