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E-Sale 77  26 Nov 2020
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Lot 2071

Estimate: 150 GBP
Price realized: 220 GBP
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Electrotype Copy after Carl Wilhelm Becker (1772-1837): Sicily, Syracuse AR Dekadrachm. Unknown maker, circa 19th century. Charioteer driving galloping quadriga to left, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; above, Nike flies to right, a wreath in her outstretched arms to crown the charioteer; in the exergue, a panoply of arms is set on two steps: a cuirass, two greaves, and a Phrygian helmet / Head of the nymph Arethusa to left, wearing a reed wreath, triple-pendant earring, and a pearl necklace; [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ] behind, shell behind neck, and four dolphins around. Cf. Hill, Becker the Counterfeiter, 26. 31.28g, 41mm, 6h.

Condition as seen.

From a private UK collection;
Ex Derek Aldred Collection.
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