Sicily, Syracuse. Dionysios I. Silver Decadrachm (42.40 g), 405-367 BC. Ca. 405-400 BC. Unsigned dies by the master engraver Euainetos. Charioteer driving galloping quadriga left, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath; in exergue, a military harness, shield, greaves, cuirass, and Attic helmet, all connected by a horizontal spear; below, [AΘΛA]. Reverse: ΣY-PA-KO-[ΣIΩN], wreathed head of Arethusa left, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace; behind, scallop shell; below chin, head of griffin right; around, four dolphins. Gallatin dies R.G.Ia/O.XIX (3 examples); BMC Sicily 187 (same dies); Dewing 921 (same dies). Boldly struck, lightly toned. Very Fine. Estimate Value $7,500 - UP
The Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from F. Kovacs in 1996.