Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-406 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.09 gms), ca. 450-440 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5.
HGC-2, 1311; Boehringer-489.7 (V258/R351; this coin); SNG ANS-156 (same dies). Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga right; above, crowning Nike flying left; in exergue, ketos right; Reverse: Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Though exhibiting some die rust and striking weakness, this elegant, pedigreed specimen offers a charming tone.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
HGC-2, 1311; Boehringer-489.7 (V258/R351; this coin); SNG ANS-156 (same dies). Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga right; above, crowning Nike flying left; in exergue, ketos right; Reverse: Diademed head of Arethousa right; four dolphins around. Though exhibiting some die rust and striking weakness, this elegant, pedigreed specimen offers a charming tone.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Ex: Naville V (6/1923) Lot # 1053.
Estimate: $700 - $1000