Oslo Myntgalleri AS
Auction 21 27 Nov 2020
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SICILY, Syracuse. 413-405 BC. AR tetradrachm (16,47 g). Engraved by Euarchidas and Phrygillos and struck under the second democracy (466-405 BC). ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, Head of Arethousa left, wearing sphendone; four dolphins around. Artist signature below (ΦPY) / Persephone holding torch, driving fast quadriga left and crowned by Nike holding aphlaston and flying right above; grain ear in exergue. Beautifully toned with golden shine. Thin flan crack, cleaning marks and some roughness from corrosion. Ex. Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 412, lot 34. January 17th, 2018 Grade:1+/01