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Triton XXV

Lot nuber 95

SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.02 g, 1h). Struck circa 450 BC.


Triton XXV
Lot: 95.
 Estimated: $ 3 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 15 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SICILY, Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-405 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 17.02 g, 1h). Struck circa 450 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses with wreath held in both hands; in exergue, ketos right / Head of Arethousa right, wearing pearl tainia, hoop earring with small pendant, and pearl necklace; ΣVRAKOΣ-I-ON and four dolphins swimming around. Boehringer Series XV, 515.7 (V270/R366 – this coin); HGC 2, 1311; BMC 83 (same dies); Bement 468 (same dies); Jameson 765 (same dies); de Luynes 1174 (same dies); McClean 2660 (same dies); Pozzi 578 (same dies). Toned, traces of find patina, a few light marks and scratches. Good VF.

From the Pythagoras Collection. Ex Tom Virzi Collection (J. Hirsch XXXII, 14 November 1912), lot 189.


The final winners of all Triton XXV lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 11-12 January 2022. Triton XXV – Session One – Greek Coinage (Part 1) will be held Tuesday morning, 11 January 2022 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.

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