A Very Important Series of Coins of Syracuse mostly from a Distinguished European Collector
Tetradrachm signed by Eumenes, circa 425-413, AR 17.21 g. Prancing quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown the driver. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟ – “I Head of the nymph Arethusa l., hair bound tightly around her head, wearing a double-hook earring and necklace; beneath neck truncation, EVMHNOV; around, four dolphins, three swimming clockwise and one downwards. de Luynes 1202 (these dies). de Nanteuil 349 (these dies). Dewing 840 (these dies). SNG ANS 256 (these dies). Tudeer 19. Coins, Artists and Tyrants 19. Very rare and undoubtedly among the finest specimens in private hands. An unusual and interesting portrait of Arethusa engraved by a talented master engraver. Wonderful old cabinet tone and about extremely fine Ex CNG 82, 2009, 300 and Nomos 10, 2015, 10 sales.