Sicily, Syracuse, Signed by Euainetos. Decadrachm; Sicily, Syracuse, Signed by Euainetos; c. 405-390 BC, Decadrachm, 41.16g. Gallatin-R.III/C.IV, SC-11 (D4/R8), HGC-1299, Pozzi-615 (same obv. die), Dewing-876-8 (same obv. die), Regling-583 (same dies). Obv: Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in her extended hands; below heavy exergual line, military harness, shield, greaves, cuirass, and crested Attic helmet, all connected by a horizontal spear; AΘΛA below. Rx: Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; Σ[Υ-ΡΑ-Κ-ΟΣ]-ΙΩΝ behind hair, four dolphins swimming around, EY-AINE along lower edge. Ex CNG 547, 4 October 2023, lot 50. Ex Leu 16, 22 May 2021, lot 243. Ex Goldberg 55, 29 October 2009, lot 24.This coin is unusual is that the entire obverse is on the flan, which is quite rare. The reverse showing Arethusa has some noticeable porosity . aEF / VF. This lot is part of our 227th Buy or Bid Sale. You can buy at the estimate now or bid lower than our estimate. Lots that have not sold at their estimate before May 14th will be sold to the highest accepted offer at 4pm CT on May 14. Check our web site to see if the lot is still available. If you wish to buy any lot through Biddr, simply bid the estimate. We will get back to you if the item is already sold.
Price realized | 18'000 USD |
Starting price | 13'000 USD |
Estimate | 20'000 USD |