SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. AR Dekadrachm (34.5mm, 43.08 g, 2h). Reverse die signed by Euainetos. Struck circa 405-390 BC.

Triton XXIV
Lot: 393. Estimated: $ 50 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 74 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. AR Dekadrachm (34.5mm, 43.08 g, 2h). Reverse die signed by Euainetos. Struck circa 405-390 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; [Σ]Υ-ΡΑ-ΚΟ-ΣΙΩΝ behind hair, four dolphins swimming around, [EY-AI]NE along lower edge. Gallatin dies R.IV/C.XII; Scavino 11 (D5/R12); HGC 2, 1299; SNG ANS 366 = Ward 295 (same dies); Dewing 884 (same dies); de Luynes 1250 (same dies). Beautifully toned, die break on obverse (characteristic of die). Includes an NGC photo certification, 3987341-001, graded AU(star), Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5, Fine Style. Rare in this condition.

From the Grand Haven Collection. Ex Heritage 3048 (11 August 2016), lot 32012 (hammer $59,575); Hess-Divo 329 (17 November 2015), lot 29 (hammer 48,000 CHF); Goldberg 37 (10 September 2006), lot 3401; Hess-Divo 298 (22 October 2003), lot 1034.


The final winners of all Triton XXIV lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 January 2021. This lot is in Session Two, which begins 19 January 2021 at 2 PM ET.

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