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SICILY. Syracuse. Time of Dionysius I (406-367 BC). AR decadrachm (36mm, 43.30 gm, 6h). Reverse die signed by Euainetos, ca. 400 BC. Racing quadriga driven left by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying right to crown him; in exergue, military arms, including aspis (shield), greaves, cuirass, and crested Attic helmet, all joined by horizontal spear, [ΑΘΛΑ] ("prizes") below / [ΣΥ − ΡΑ]− ΚΟΣ − ΙΩΝ, head of Arethusa left, hair wreathed in barley ears, wearing triple pendant earring and beaded necklace, four dolphins around, Δ below chin, die-engraver's signature E[Y] – AINE below bottom dolphin. Gallatin 37 (this coin), D. II – R. IX. SNG Lloyd 1413 (same dies). HGC 2, 1299. Struck on a broad flan in sound metal; obverse displaying scattered die rust and reverse with a shallow dig on Arethusa's cheek, otherwise attractively toned and beautiful. NGC (photo certificate) Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, scrape.From the Frederick J. Woodbridge Collection; ex Roberto Allatini Collection (Ars Classica-Naville XIII, 27 June 1928), lot 341. Euainetos was a later contemporary of Kimon, perhaps starting off as his apprentice. Commencing in about 400 BC, his decadrachm design follows Kimon in basic form but has a highly refined serenity that proved more popular in succeeding generations than Kimon's more earthy vision. His Arethusa is more divine than human, idealized, and her hair is interwoven with a wreath of grain ears symbolizing the agricultural bounty of Sicily. Likewise, the horses pulling his chariot seem to levitate above the ground line, perhaps preparing to draw the charioteer into the heavens themselves. His signature EYAINE appears below the bottom dolphin on the reverse. This coin has been issued a photo-certificate by NGC. It may be sent in for encapsulation after the auction at the request of the buyer, free of charge. Please e-mail SamS@HA.com if you would like to utilize this option.
Estimate: 30000-40000 USD
SICILY. Syracuse. Time of Dionysius I (406-367 BC). AR decadrachm (36mm, 43.30 gm, 6h). Reverse die signed by Euainetos, ca. 400 BC. Racing quadriga driven left by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying right to crown him; in exergue, military arms, including aspis (shield), greaves, cuirass, and crested Attic helmet, all joined by horizontal spear, [ΑΘΛΑ] ("prizes") below / [ΣΥ − ΡΑ]− ΚΟΣ − ΙΩΝ, head of Arethusa left, hair wreathed in barley ears, wearing triple pendant earring and beaded necklace, four dolphins around, Δ below chin, die-engraver's signature E[Y] – AINE below bottom dolphin. Gallatin 37 (this coin), D. II – R. IX. SNG Lloyd 1413 (same dies). HGC 2, 1299. Struck on a broad flan in sound metal; obverse displaying scattered die rust and reverse with a shallow dig on Arethusa's cheek, otherwise attractively toned and beautiful. NGC (photo certificate) Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, scrape.From the Frederick J. Woodbridge Collection; ex Roberto Allatini Collection (Ars Classica-Naville XIII, 27 June 1928), lot 341. Euainetos was a later contemporary of Kimon, perhaps starting off as his apprentice. Commencing in about 400 BC, his decadrachm design follows Kimon in basic form but has a highly refined serenity that proved more popular in succeeding generations than Kimon's more earthy vision. His Arethusa is more divine than human, idealized, and her hair is interwoven with a wreath of grain ears symbolizing the agricultural bounty of Sicily. Likewise, the horses pulling his chariot seem to levitate above the ground line, perhaps preparing to draw the charioteer into the heavens themselves. His signature EYAINE appears below the bottom dolphin on the reverse. This coin has been issued a photo-certificate by NGC. It may be sent in for encapsulation after the auction at the request of the buyer, free of charge. Please e-mail SamS@HA.com if you would like to utilize this option.
Estimate: 30000-40000 USD