★ Signed by Euainetos ★

Sicily, Syracuse AR Dekadrachm. Time of Dionysios I, circa 405-370 BC. Reverse die signed by Euainetos. Charioteer driving galloping quadriga to left, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; above, Nike flies to right, wreath in outstretched arms to crown charioteer; in exergue, panoply of arms on two steps: cuirass, two greaves, Phrygian helmet; horizontal spear behind, [AΘΛA] in tiny letters below / Head of nymph Arethusa to left, wearing wreath of reeds, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ behind, four dolphins around and below lowermost dolphin under neck, signature [EYAI]NE. Gallatin R.IV/C.VII (same dies); Gulbenkian 313 (same dies); Dewing 883 (same dies); SNG ANS 365 (same dies); HGC 2, 1299. 42.15g, 35mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone.

Ex private German collection;
Acquired from Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel on 21 August 1981 (CHF 32,000), original invoice and ticket included.