SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.18 g, 9h). Struck circa 440-430 BC. EF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 64. Estimated: $ 15 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 33 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.18 g, 9h). Struck circa 440-430 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both, driving slow quadriga left; above, Nike flying left, crowning horses with open wreath held in both hands; in exergue, ketos left / Head of Arethousa right, hair in thin band, wearing hoop earring with pendant, and pearl necklace; ΣV-RA-KOΣION to right, four dolphins swimming around. Boehringer Series XVIIb, 596 (V294/R402); HGC 2, 1313; SNG ANS 194 (same dies); SNG Lockett 947 (same dies); Kraay & Hirmer 89 (same rev. die). Toned, light die rust on obverse. EF. Well centered. Rare and from one of the finest die pairs in the entire Syracusan series.

From the Columbus Collection. Ex Triton I (2 December 1997), lot 321.


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session One – Lot 1-337 will be held Tuesday morning, 9 January 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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