ELECTROTYPES, SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. Electrotype “AR Dekadrachm” (36mm, 31.09 g, 9h). British Museum electrotype of Robert Ready (R R on edge). As made.

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Lot: 784. Estimated: $ 200

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ELECTROTYPES, SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. Electrotype “AR Dekadrachm” (36mm, 31.09 g, 9h). British Museum electrotype of Robert Ready (R R on edge). Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in her extended hands; below heavy exergual line, [military harness], shield, greaves, cuirass, and crested Attic helmet, all connected by a horizontal spear; traces of AΘΛA below / Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; shell behind neck; ΣΥ ΡΑ ΚΟ ΣΙΩΝ behind hair, four dolphins swimming around. Head, Guide, Period II.C. –; GPCG –; cf. BMC 186 (for prototype). Toned. As made.


Closing Date and Time: 15 June 2023 at 12:56:40 ET.

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