A Very Important Series of Coins of Syracuse mostly from a Distinguished European Collector
Tetradrachm unsigned work by Eukleidas circa 405-400, AR 17.28 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, dolphin to l. Rev. [ΣY – PA – K – O – ΣI – Ω ]– N Head of the nymph Arethusa l., hair bound with sphendone over which several tresses fly back. Around, four dolphins. Rizzo pl. XLVIII, 16 (these dies). Hunterian 62 (these dies). De Luynes 1231 (these dies). Tudeer 103. Coins, Artists, and Tyrants 103. Rare. A pleasant specimen of this desirable issue with a lovely old cabinet tone. Good very fine / about extremely fine From a private European collection and privately purchased in 2012.