SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.11 g, 12h). Obverse die signed by Phrygillos. Struck circa 415-409 BC. VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 66. Estimated: $ 5 000

Greek, 12h, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (24mm, 17.11 g, 12h). Obverse die signed by Phrygillos. Struck circa 415-409 BC. Head of Arethousa left, hair in ampyx, inscribed Φ[P]Y, and sphendone, wearing single-pendant earring; ΣVP[AKOΣION] above, four dolphins around / Charioteer, holding flaming torch in right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with open wreath held in her extended hands; in exergue, grain ear left. Fischer-Bossert, Coins 53 (O18/R32); Tudeer 53; HGC 2, 1335; SNG ANS 278 (same dies); Basel 461 (same dies); Hirsch 607 (same dies). Lightly toned, thin flan crack, flan flaw on obverse. VF. Fine style.


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.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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