★ Ex Hamburger 1933 ★

Syracuse

Tetradrachm signed by Euainetos circa 415-405, AR 26 mm, 16.90 g. Fast quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding reins and kentron; above, Nike flying l., holding a wreath on which is hung a tablet inscribed EYAIN / ETO in two lines; in exergue, two dolphins swimming snout to snout. Rev. [ΣΥPA]KOΣΙON Head of nymph Arethusa l., hair waved over the crown of head and enclosed in sphendone decorated with stars; around, four dolphins. SNG ANS 270 (these dies). Tudeer 43. Coins, Artists and Tyrants 43a’ (this coin).

Very rare. Superb old cabinet tone and well centred. Minor areas of corrosion on reverse, otherwise good very fine

Ex Hamburger sale 98, 1933, 384. From the collection of a Mentor.