REPRODUCTIONS, SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. Cast “AR Tetradrachm” (27mm, 17.15 g, 4h). As made.

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REPRODUCTIONS, SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. Cast “AR Tetradrachm” (27mm, 17.15 g, 4h). Head of Arethousa facing slightly left, wearing ampyx [inscribed KIMΩN], single-pendant earring and necklace, sea-swept hair radiating outward; within her locks of hair, four dolphins: on the left, one swims downward while another is just emerging above, and on the right, one swims down toward another that is presenting from behind Arethousa’s neck; traces of APEΘOYΣA above / Charioteer, holding reins in both hands, driving fast quadriga left on ground line inscribed with traces of KIMΩN; above, Nike flying right, preparing to crown charioteer with laurel wreath held in both hands; in exergue, ΣYPAK OΣIΩN above grain ear left. Head, Guide –; GPCG –; cf. BMC 209 (for prototype). Toned, edge marks. As made. Includes collector ticket noting pre-1970 purchase from Seaby.


Closing Date and Time: 13 December 2023 at 14:53:00 ET.

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