Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 123 9 May 2021
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Greek Coins. Syracuse.
Tetradrachm obverse die signed by Phrygillos and reverse die in the style of Euarchidas circa 413-399, AR 16.89 g. [Σ]Y – [P] – A – KΩ – ΣI – ON Head of nymph Arethusa l., hair in ampyx with [ΦPY] on the front, wearing single-pendant earring and pearl necklace; around four dolphins. Rev. Charioteer, holding kentron in r. hand and reins in l., driving fast quadriga l.; above, Nike flying r., crowning charioteer with wreath. In exergue, barley ear l. Boston, MFA 409 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 1383 (these dies). Tudeer 49. Coins, Artists and Tyrants 49h (this coin).
Very rare. A very attractive portrait of excellent Classical style and an interesting
reverse composition. Lovely light iridescent tone, Two areas of oxidation
on obverse, otherwise good very fine
Ex SKA 3, 1985, 125; NFA XVII, 1987, 51 and Morton & Eden 51, 2011, 57 sales.
Tetradrachm obverse die signed by Phrygillos and reverse die in the style of Euarchidas circa 413-399, AR 16.89 g. [Σ]Y – [P] – A – KΩ – ΣI – ON Head of nymph Arethusa l., hair in ampyx with [ΦPY] on the front, wearing single-pendant earring and pearl necklace; around four dolphins. Rev. Charioteer, holding kentron in r. hand and reins in l., driving fast quadriga l.; above, Nike flying r., crowning charioteer with wreath. In exergue, barley ear l. Boston, MFA 409 (these dies). SNG Lloyd 1383 (these dies). Tudeer 49. Coins, Artists and Tyrants 49h (this coin).
Very rare. A very attractive portrait of excellent Classical style and an interesting
reverse composition. Lovely light iridescent tone, Two areas of oxidation
on obverse, otherwise good very fine
Ex SKA 3, 1985, 125; NFA XVII, 1987, 51 and Morton & Eden 51, 2011, 57 sales.