ELECTROTYPES, SICILY. Syracuse. Hieron I. 478-466 BC. Electrotype “AR Dekadrachm – Demareteion” (34mm, 35.10 g, 3h). British Museum electrotype ([MB] on reverse). As made.

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Lot: 782. Estimated: $ 300

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Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ELECTROTYPES, SICILY. Syracuse. Hieron I. 478-466 BC. Electrotype “AR Dekadrachm – Demareteion” (34mm, 35.10 g, 3h). British Museum electrotype ([MB] on reverse). 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, lion advancing right / Head of Arethousa right, wearing laurel wreath, hoop earring with single pendant, and pearl necklace, enclosed within linear circle; ΣV-RAK-OΣI-ON and four dolphins swimming clockwise around. Head, Guide, Period II.C. 54; GPCG pl. 16, 54 (for prototype). Toned. As made.


Closing Date and Time: 15 June 2023 at 12:56:00 ET.

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