Naville Numismatics Ltd.
Auction 67 1 Aug 2021
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Syracuse, Decadrachm Early XX century, PB 41.36 mm., 29.70 g.
Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, display of military harness set on two steps and below l.. Rev. Head of the nymph Arethusa (Kore-Persephone) l., wearing barley-wreath, triple-pendant earring and beaded necklace. Around, three dolphins, while a fourth makes dorsal contact with neck truncation. For type, cf. Boston, MFA 422
Extremely fine
Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, display of military harness set on two steps and below l.. Rev. Head of the nymph Arethusa (Kore-Persephone) l., wearing barley-wreath, triple-pendant earring and beaded necklace. Around, three dolphins, while a fourth makes dorsal contact with neck truncation. For type, cf. Boston, MFA 422
Extremely fine