Stack's Bowers Galleries

August 2020 Auction  –  5 - 7 August 2020

Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2020 Auction

Live Sessions: Ancient and World Coins, Paper Money

Part A: We, 05.08.2020, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part B: Th, 06.08.2020, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part C: Th, 06.08.2020, from 10:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

★ Very Rare Early Tetradrachm from Syracuse ★

SICILY. Syracuse. The Gameroi, ca. 500-490/86 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.21 gms). NGC Ch F, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Marks.
Boehringer Series-I; HGC-2, 1302. Obverse: Charioteer, holding reins in both hands, driving slow quadriga right; Reverse: Head of Arethousa left in incuse circle in center of quadripartite incuse square. A VERY RARE type, this piece emanates from the earliest coinage at Syracuse, featuring an archaic head of Arethousa at the center of the reverse. Some minor marks are noted, but it nevertheless remains an excellent example and exhibits moderate yet even wear.
Estimate: $5000.00- $10000.00

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Price realized 11'000 USD
Starting price 3'000 USD
Estimate 5'000 USD
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