Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2017 NYINC Auction 12-14 January 2017
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SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-406 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.02 gms), ca. 440-420 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
Boehringer-605 (Obv. 296, Rev. 411). Prancing quadriga driven left by charioteer, Nike above flying right crowning charioteer, Pistrix (sea monster or ketos) in exergue; Reverse: Head of Arethusa facing right, hair brought up and bound at crown of head and tied, ethnic before, four dolphins around. A wonderful type with an attractive Arethusa portrait. Great centering on a nice broad flan allowing for full designs. Some toning present, overall a lovely example. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
From the Michael L. Fogarty Collection.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00
Boehringer-605 (Obv. 296, Rev. 411). Prancing quadriga driven left by charioteer, Nike above flying right crowning charioteer, Pistrix (sea monster or ketos) in exergue; Reverse: Head of Arethusa facing right, hair brought up and bound at crown of head and tied, ethnic before, four dolphins around. A wonderful type with an attractive Arethusa portrait. Great centering on a nice broad flan allowing for full designs. Some toning present, overall a lovely example. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
From the Michael L. Fogarty Collection.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00