NumisBids
  
Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Electronic Auction 525  19-20 Oct 2022
View prices realized

Lot 1806

Estimate: 200 USD
Price realized: 225 USD
Find similar lots
Share this lot: Share by Email
REPRODUCTIONS, SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. Cast "AR Dekadrachm with reverse die signed by Euainetos" (34.5mm, 34.80 g, 12h). Derived from a British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (traces of R R on edge). Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in her extended hands; below heavy exergual line, [military harness], shield, greaves, cuirass, and crested Attic helmet, all connected by a horizontal spear; [AΘΛA below] / Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; ΣΥ ΡΑ ΚΟ ΣΙΩΝ behind hair, four dolphins swimming around, [EY AINE below lowest dolphin]. Head, Guide Period III.C., 28 (for electrotype); GPCG –; cf. Gallatin dies C.I/R.III (for prototype). Toned. As made.

Duplicate from the England - McFadden Electrotype Collection.
Question about this auction? Contact Classical Numismatic Group, LLC