SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. AR Dekadrachm (34.5mm, 43.08 g, 2h). Reverse die signed by Euainetos. Struck circa 405-390 BC.Triton XXIV Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 74 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. AR Dekadrachm (34.5mm, 43.08 g, 2h). Reverse die signed by Euainetos. Struck circa 405-390 BC. 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; [AΘΛA below] / Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; [Σ]Υ-ΡΑ-ΚΟ-ΣΙΩΝ behind hair, four dolphins swimming around, [EY-AI]NE along lower edge. Gallatin dies R.IV/C.XII; Scavino 11 (D5/R12); HGC 2, 1299; SNG ANS 366 = Ward 295 (same dies); Dewing 884 (same dies); de Luynes 1250 (same dies). Beautifully toned, die break on obverse (characteristic of die). Includes an NGC photo certification, 3987341-001, graded AU(star), Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5, Fine Style. Rare in this condition. |