Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 133 21 Nov 2022
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Greek Coins. Syracuse.
Decadrachm signed work by Euainetos circa 400, AR 43.28 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, display of military harness set on two steps. Rev. Head of nymph Arethusa (Kore-Persephone) l., wearing barley wreath, triple pendant earring and beaded necklace; in l. field, pellet and in r. field, star. All around three dolphins, while a fourth makes dorsal contact with neck truncation. Jameson 830 (this coin). Gallatin R.XXIII/K.Ia (this coin listed).
An attractive specimen of this desirable issue struck on excellent metal
and with a lovely old cabinet tone. Extremely fine
Ex Egger 18, 1906, 178 and Nomos 3, 2011, 31 sales. From the Jameson and CM collections, acquired in the 1970s fromLeo Mildenberg, and from the estate of Jacob Hirsch.
Graded XF* Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 Fine Style, NGC certification number 6556714-044
Decadrachm signed work by Euainetos circa 400, AR 43.28 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, display of military harness set on two steps. Rev. Head of nymph Arethusa (Kore-Persephone) l., wearing barley wreath, triple pendant earring and beaded necklace; in l. field, pellet and in r. field, star. All around three dolphins, while a fourth makes dorsal contact with neck truncation. Jameson 830 (this coin). Gallatin R.XXIII/K.Ia (this coin listed).
An attractive specimen of this desirable issue struck on excellent metal
and with a lovely old cabinet tone. Extremely fine
Ex Egger 18, 1906, 178 and Nomos 3, 2011, 31 sales. From the Jameson and CM collections, acquired in the 1970s fromLeo Mildenberg, and from the estate of Jacob Hirsch.
Graded XF* Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 Fine Style, NGC certification number 6556714-044