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E-Sale 68  27 Feb 2020
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Lot 1399

Estimate: 150 GBP
Price realized: 420 GBP
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Electrotype: Sicily, Syracuse AR Dekadrachm. Time of Dionysios I, circa 405-370 BC. Reverse die signed by Euainetos. Charioteer driving galloping quadriga to left, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; above, Nike flies to right, wreath in outstretched arms to crown charioteer; in exergue, panoply of arms on two steps: cuirass, two greaves, Phrygian helmet; horizontal spear behind; AΘΛA / Head of nymph Arethusa to left, wearing wreath of reeds, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ behind, four dolphins around. Head, Guide, Period III.C., 29 var. (legend); for prototype, cf. BMC 184. 50.59g, 37mm, 6h.

Condition as seen.

Acquired from Baldwin's of St. James's.
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