REPRODUCTIONS, SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. Cast “AR Dekadrachm with reverse die signed by Kimon” (34mm, 31.46 g, 3h). Derived from a British Museum electrotype ([MB] on obverse). As made.

Electronic Auction 525 – Session 2
Lot: 1805. Estimated: $ 200

Electrotypes & Reproductions, Silver

Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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REPRODUCTIONS, SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. Cast “AR Dekadrachm with reverse die signed by Kimon” (34mm, 31.46 g, 3h). Derived from a British Museum electrotype ([MB] on obverse). 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; ΣΥ ΡΑ ΚΟ ΣΙΩΝ behind hair, four dolphins swimming around, KIMΩΝ on lowest dolphin. Cf. Head, Guide Period II.C., 34-8 (for electrotype); GPCG –; cf. BMC Inv. 1841,0726.288 (for prototype). Toned, die break over eye of original removed. As made.

Duplicate from the England - McFadden Electrotype Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 20 October 2022 at 14:28:20 ET.

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