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January 2017 NYINC Auction  12-14 January 2017
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Lot 2023

Starting price: 1800 USD
Price realized: 1900 USD
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SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-406 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.83 gms), ca. 415-405 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.
Tudeer-43; SNG ANS-270; Dewing-845. Charioteer driving fast quadriga right, Nike above flying left, holding wreath and small tablet inscribed "EYAINETO", two dolphins confronted in exergue; Reverse: Diademed head of Arethusa facing left, "EVMENOV" below truncation, ethnic behind, four dolphins around. A rare and fabulous piece of classical art, signed by two great die engravers, Euainetos and Eumenes. Attractive faint lilac toning. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.

From the Michael L. Fogarty Collection.

Purchased from Empire Coins fixed price catalog #35, Lot #46. (Cover coin).



Estimate: $3000.00- $4000.00
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