Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 126 17 Nov 2021
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Decadrachm signed by Euainetos circa 400, AR 42.99 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., [ΑΘ]ΛΑ. Rev. [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ] Head of 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. In l. field, Δ and below, [EΥ – ΑINE]. Rizzo pl. LVI, 5 (these dies). Dewing 899f (these dies). SNG ANS 294 (these dies). AMB 481 (these dies). Gallatin D.II – R.IX.
A very attractive specimen of this desirable coin. Struck in high relief and with a lovely
old cabinet tone, obverse slightly off-centre, otherwise about extremely fine
Privately purchased from Vinchon in 2011.
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Decadrachm signed by Euainetos circa 400, AR 42.99 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., [ΑΘ]ΛΑ. Rev. [ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ] Head of 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. In l. field, Δ and below, [EΥ – ΑINE]. Rizzo pl. LVI, 5 (these dies). Dewing 899f (these dies). SNG ANS 294 (these dies). AMB 481 (these dies). Gallatin D.II – R.IX.
A very attractive specimen of this desirable coin. Struck in high relief and with a lovely
old cabinet tone, obverse slightly off-centre, otherwise about extremely fine
Privately purchased from Vinchon in 2011.
View a video of this lot