SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. AR Dekadrachm (34mm, 42.99 g, 6h). Unsigned dies in the style of Euainetos. Struck circa 405-380/67 BC. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 44.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 15 000

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SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. AR Dekadrachm (34mm, 42.99 g, 6h). Unsigned dies in the style of Euainetos. Struck circa 405-380/67 BC. 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] / Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; shell behind neck, four dolphins swimming around. Gallatin dies R.XVII/G.I; Scavino 55 (D17/R28); HGC 2, 1299; Dewing 918–20 (same dies); de Luynes 1246 (same dies); Warren 362 (same dies). Old collection tone, scrapes, usual die rust on obverse, area of repair on reverse. Good VF.

Ex Peus 392 (4 May 2007), lot 4199; Peus 386 (26 April 2006), lot 94.


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