ELECTROTYPES, SICILY. Syracuse. Gelon I. 485-478 BC. Electrotype “AR Tetradrachm” (27mm, 14.35 g, 10h). British Museum electrotype ([MB] on obverse).Electronic Auction 510 Electrotypes & Reproductions, Silver Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ELECTROTYPES, SICILY. Syracuse. Gelon I. 485-478 BC. Electrotype “AR Tetradrachm” (27mm, 14.35 g, 10h). British Museum electrotype ([MB] on obverse). Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, wings spread, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands / Head of Arethousa right, wearing tainia and pearl necklace; four dolphins and ΣVRA K OΣI ON around. Head, Guide, Period I.C., 35; GPCG pl. 7, 30 (for protoype). Toned. As made. |