SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.35 g, 3h). Struck circa 466-460 BC.

Triton XXV
Lot: 94. Estimated: $ 3 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 4 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 17.35 g, 3h). Struck circa 466-460 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath held in both hands; in exergue, ketos right / Head of Arethousa right, wearing pearl tainia, hoop earring, and pearl necklace; four dolphins and ΣYRAKOΣIO-N around. Boehringer Series XIVa, 483 (V257/R346); HGC 2, 1311; SNG ANS 151; SNG Lloyd 1315; BMC 74; Bement 466; Jameson 760; Kraay & Hirmer 83; McClean 2653; Pozzi 575; Rizzo pl. XXXVII, 2 (all from the same dies). Toned. In NGC encapsulation 4284185-001, graded Ch AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5.


The final winners of all Triton XXV lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 11-12 January 2022. Triton XXV – Session One – Greek Coinage (Part 1) will be held Tuesday morning, 11 January 2022 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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