GREEK, SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. 19th century AR “Dekadrachm” (36mm, 39.50 g, 6h). Unsigned, but in the style of Kimon. After dies by Carl Wilhelm Becker, 1772-1830.CNG Feature Auction 115 Electrotypes and Reproductions, Silver Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GREEK, SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. 19th century AR “Dekadrachm” (36mm, 39.50 g, 6h). Unsigned, but in the style of Kimon. After dies by Carl Wilhelm Becker, 1772-1830. Charioteer driving fast quadriga left, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer; in exergue, a military harness, shield, greaves, cuirass, and Attic helmet, all connected by a horizontal spear / Head of Arethusa left, with hair in sakkos; four dolphins around. Hill, Becker 25. Toned, numerous marks. Good VF. |