Syracuse. Tetradrachm, unsigned work of Eukleidas circa 413-399, AR 17.33 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. Star above horses. Barley grain in exergue. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙ – [ΩΝ] Head of Arethusa l., hair caught up in ampyx and sphendone, wearing double earring and single-pendant necklace; around, four dolphins and, in exergue, ear of barley with stalk and leaves. SNG Ashmolean 1941 (these dies). Dewing 853 (these dies). SNG ANS 1379 (these dies). Tudeer 87. Fischer-Bossert, Coins, Artists and Tyrants 87.
Struck on a very broad flan and with a wonderful old cabinet tone.
Obverse slightly off-centre, otherwise good very fine / about extremely fine
Ex Gorny & Mosch sale 195, 2011, 71.
Price realized | 7'000 CHF |
Starting price | 5'600 CHF |
Estimate | 7'000 CHF |