Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2016 ANA Auction - Sess. A-C 10-12 August 2016
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SICILY. Syracuse. Agathocles, 317-289 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.09 gms), ca. 310-305 B.C. NGC Ch AU*, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Fine Style.
SNG ANS-634. Wreathed head of Arethusa facing left with three dolphins around, "NI" below truncation; Reverse: Charioteer holding kentron and reins driving a fast quadriga left, triskeles above, ethnic and monogram in exergue. An absolutely stunning example, leaving little to be desired. Great centering, allowing for a good portion of the obverse beaded border and the full reverse design. Crisp strike allows for full design detail. What really elevates this exquisite piece is the toning, with gorgeous cerulean toning amongst Arethusa's hair seems to reinforce her presence in an aquatic realm. The reverse also features beautiful toning, with similar cerulean and some azure hues melding with breath-taking sunset and rose surrounding the vigorous horses. The fine style of the Syracusan die engravers is quite evident, this piece is not to be missed, so be sure to take the opportunity to view in hand. This wonderful and artistically rendered coin is quite certain to cause spirited bidding when it reaches the auction podium. NGC Ch AU*, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Fine Style.
Estimate: $5000.00- $7000.00
SNG ANS-634. Wreathed head of Arethusa facing left with three dolphins around, "NI" below truncation; Reverse: Charioteer holding kentron and reins driving a fast quadriga left, triskeles above, ethnic and monogram in exergue. An absolutely stunning example, leaving little to be desired. Great centering, allowing for a good portion of the obverse beaded border and the full reverse design. Crisp strike allows for full design detail. What really elevates this exquisite piece is the toning, with gorgeous cerulean toning amongst Arethusa's hair seems to reinforce her presence in an aquatic realm. The reverse also features beautiful toning, with similar cerulean and some azure hues melding with breath-taking sunset and rose surrounding the vigorous horses. The fine style of the Syracusan die engravers is quite evident, this piece is not to be missed, so be sure to take the opportunity to view in hand. This wonderful and artistically rendered coin is quite certain to cause spirited bidding when it reaches the auction podium. NGC Ch AU*, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Fine Style.
Estimate: $5000.00- $7000.00