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Electronic Auction 472  15 Jul 2020
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Lot 483

Estimate: 200 USD
Price realized: 500 USD
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SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. Electrotype "Dekadrachm" (34.5mm, 36.42 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (marked RR on edge). Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in her extended hands; a shield, greaves, cuirass, and Attic helmet, all connected by a horizontal spear; [AΘΛA below] / Head of Arethusa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; four dolphins swimming around, EY AINE along lower edge (partially visible). Head, Guide, Period III.C., 28; cf. BM no. 1867,0101.427 (for prototype). Toned. As made.

Duplicate from the England - McFadden Electrotype Collection.
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