Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XI 7 April 2016
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Sicily, Syracuse AR Dekadrachm. Dionysios I, struck circa 405-400 BC. Unsigned dies in the style of Euainetos. 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 Arethusa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; ΣYPAKOΣIΩN above, [pellet below chin], four dolphins swimming around. Gallatin dies R.XXII/J.IV; SNG ANS –; Dewing –; Bement 517 (same dies); Hirsch 594 (same dies); HGC 2, 1299. 40.96g, 35mm, 5h.
Very Fine. Old collection tone with iridescent highlights. Surfaces somewhat rough.
From the M.M. Collection;
Ex Daniel Koppersmith Collection, Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 311, 25 September 2013, lot 446;
Ex Rockefeller University / Dr. Alfred E. Mirsky Collection, Gemini VII, 9 January 2011, lot 174;
Ex A.C. Ionides Collection, Christie's, 4 March 1953.
Very Fine. Old collection tone with iridescent highlights. Surfaces somewhat rough.
From the M.M. Collection;
Ex Daniel Koppersmith Collection, Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 311, 25 September 2013, lot 446;
Ex Rockefeller University / Dr. Alfred E. Mirsky Collection, Gemini VII, 9 January 2011, lot 174;
Ex A.C. Ionides Collection, Christie's, 4 March 1953.