Syracuse
Tetradrachm circa 310-305, AR 17.12 g. Head of Persephone l., wearing barley wreath, triple-pendant earring and necklace; beneath neck truncation, ΦΙ. Around, three dolphins. Rev. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins in l. hand and kentron in outstretched r.; above, triskeles l. In exergue, ΣYPAKOΣIΩN / AI ligate. SNG München 1209 (this obverse die). SNG ANS 643 (this obverse die). Ierardi 76. In an exceptional state of preservation, virtually as struck and almost Fdc From a Swiss private collection and notarized as being in Switzerland prior to 2004.
Graded AU* Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 Fine Style, NGC certification number 6159318-001.
Price realized | 15'000 CHF |
Starting price | 6'000 CHF |
Estimate | 7'500 CHF |