SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.01 g, 1h). Obverse die signed by Eumenos, reverse die signed by Eukleidas. Struck circa 415-409 BC.Triton XXIV Merani Collection – Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 4 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 17.01 g, 1h). Obverse die signed by Eumenos, reverse die signed by Eukleidas. Struck circa 415-409 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with laurel wreath held in both hands; [E-V]MHNOV in exergue / Head of Arethousa left, wearing hoop earring and pearl necklace; ΣYPAKOΣIOΣ above, EVKΛ/EIΔA in two lines on diptych below chin, four dolphins swimming around. Fischer-Bossert, Coins 24o (V9/R16 – this coin); Tudeer 24; HGC 2, 1328; SNG ANS 259 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 1368 (same dies); BMC 193 (same dies); Boston MFA 401–2 = Warren 371–2 (same dies); Gillet 612 (same dies); Hunterian 60 (same dies); de Luynes 1207 (same dies); Ognina 287 (same dies); Rizzo pl. XLII, 13 (same dies). Iridescent tone, slightly off center. VF. |