Numismatica Ars Classica
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Greek Coins. Syracuse.
Tetradrachm signed by Eumenos and Eukleidas circa 415-410, AR 16.41 g. Prancing quadriga driven l. by clean-shaven charioteer, wearing long chiton and leaning forwards to restrain horses, while holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, EVMHNOV. Rev. Head of Arethusa l. wearing earring and necklace; hair caught up at back of head and styled in waves on the brow. Beneath chin, a diptych with tablet inscribed EVKΛ / EIΔA. At either side of head, two pairs of dolphins snout to snout. Boston, MFA 401. Tudeer 24. Coins, Artists and Tyrants 24.
Very rare. A masterpiece of early classical style signed by two celebrated master
engravers. Surface somewhat porous and an almost invisible scratch
on reverse, otherwise good very fine
Ex NAC sale 114, 2019, 1050.
Tetradrachm signed by Eumenos and Eukleidas circa 415-410, AR 16.41 g. Prancing quadriga driven l. by clean-shaven charioteer, wearing long chiton and leaning forwards to restrain horses, while holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, EVMHNOV. Rev. Head of Arethusa l. wearing earring and necklace; hair caught up at back of head and styled in waves on the brow. Beneath chin, a diptych with tablet inscribed EVKΛ / EIΔA. At either side of head, two pairs of dolphins snout to snout. Boston, MFA 401. Tudeer 24. Coins, Artists and Tyrants 24.
Very rare. A masterpiece of early classical style signed by two celebrated master
engravers. Surface somewhat porous and an almost invisible scratch
on reverse, otherwise good very fine
Ex NAC sale 114, 2019, 1050.