Copy: Sicily, Syracuse AR Tetradrachm. Unknown maker, stamped 'E•986' on reverse. Time of the Second Democracy, 413-405 BC. Reverse die signed by Eukleidas. Charioteer, wearing long chiton, holding torch in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga to left; above, Nike flying to right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in extended hands; grain ear to left in exergue / Head of Athena facing slightly to left, wearing triple-crested helmet adorned with palmettes, double-spiral earrings, and necklace; ΕΥΚΛΕΙΔΑ [artist's signature] on bowl of helmet, four dolphins and ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ around. Cf. Head, Guide III C, 31, pl. III, c.31; for prototype, cf. HGC 2, 1337. 16.33g, 27mm, 12h.
Condition as seen.
From a private English collection;
Ex estate of Gaston Geens (Belgian politician and minister-president of Flanders).