SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 16.90 g, 3h). Dies signed by Eumenes. Struck circa 415-409 BC.Electronic Auction 500 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 16.90 g, 3h). Dies signed by Eumenes. Struck circa 415-409 BC. Charioteer driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer; [E-VM]HNOV in exergue / Head of Arethousa left, hair in band; EVMHN-OV behind neck, four dolphins swimming around. Fischer-Bossert, Coins 23 (V9/R16); Tudeer 23; HGC 2, 1328; SNG ANS 258 = Bement 494; SNG Lloyd 1367; SNG Lockett 961; BMC 144; Boston MFA 400 = Warren 370; Dewing 841; Gillet 611; Jameson 792 (all from the same dies). Lightly toned, a few minor scratches. Near VF. Clear and prominent signature on reverse. |