NumisBids
  
Roma Numismatics Ltd
E-Sale 75  15 Oct 2020
View prices realized

Lot 1083

Estimate: 200 GBP
Price realized: 220 GBP
Find similar lots
Share this lot: Share by Email
Electrotype: Sicily, Syracuse AR Dekadrachm. Unknown maker, likely British Museum electrotype. Deinomenid Tyranny. Time of Hieron I, circa 475-470 BC. Dies by the Demareteion Master. Charioteer wearing a long chiton and holding a goad in his right hand and the reins in his left, driving a walking quadriga to right; Nike above, flying right to crown the horses; below, lion springing to right in exergue / Head of Arethusa right within linear circle, wearing olive wreath, pendant earring and necklace; her hair waved at the front and tied at the back with a ribbon; ΣVRAKOΣION and four dolphins swimming clockwise around. Head, Guide II C, 33, pl. II, c.33; for prototype, cf. BMC 63. 39.17g, 35mm, 3h.

Condition as seen.

Acquired from Baldwin's of St. James's.
Question about this auction? Contact Roma Numismatics Ltd