A Very Important Series of Coins of Syracuse mostly from a Distinguished European Collector
Tetradrachm signed by Eukleidas and EV circa 425-413, AR 17.31 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; below horses, signature EV. Above, Nike flying r. to crown charioteer. In exergue, two dolphins. Rev. ΣΥPAKOΣΙOΣ Head of Arethusa l.; around, four dolphins; below the neck, EVKΛ/ EIΔA on tablet. Rizzo pl. XLII, 16 (this obverse die). Tudeer 30. AMB 457 (these dies). Gulbenkian 275 (these dies). Coins, Artists and Tyrants 30b (this coin). Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, among the finest if not the best in private hands. A wonderful portrait, the work of celebrated master engravers struck on a very broad flan. Lovely light iridescent tone and about extremely fine Ex Sternberg XX, 1988, 389 and New York XXX, 2013, 48 sales.