Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 134 21 Nov 2022
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Greek Coins. Syracuse.
Tetradrachm signed by Eumenes and Euainetos circa 410, AR 17.30 g. Fast quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding reins and kentron. Above, Nike flying l., carrying in one hand a wreath to crown him, and in the other a cord from which hangs a rectangular tablet inscribed EYAIN / ETO. In exergue two dolphins swimming towards each other. Rev. [ΣPAKOΣIΩN] Head of the nymph Arethusa l., wearing sphendone and ampyx ornamented with stars; beneath neck truncation, EVME – NOY. Around, four dolphins. Gulbenkian 278. Gillet 620 (this coin). Jameson 795 (this coin). SNG ANS 272. Tudeer 45d (this coin). Coins, Artists and Tyrants 45b (this coin).
Very rare. A magnificent issue of excellent style, the work of two celebrated master
engravers. Wonderful old cabinet tone and very fine / good very fine
Ex Egger sale 7 January 1908, 100. From the Jameson and Charles Gillet collections and an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.
Tetradrachm signed by Eumenes and Euainetos circa 410, AR 17.30 g. Fast quadriga driven r. by charioteer holding reins and kentron. Above, Nike flying l., carrying in one hand a wreath to crown him, and in the other a cord from which hangs a rectangular tablet inscribed EYAIN / ETO. In exergue two dolphins swimming towards each other. Rev. [ΣPAKOΣIΩN] Head of the nymph Arethusa l., wearing sphendone and ampyx ornamented with stars; beneath neck truncation, EVME – NOY. Around, four dolphins. Gulbenkian 278. Gillet 620 (this coin). Jameson 795 (this coin). SNG ANS 272. Tudeer 45d (this coin). Coins, Artists and Tyrants 45b (this coin).
Very rare. A magnificent issue of excellent style, the work of two celebrated master
engravers. Wonderful old cabinet tone and very fine / good very fine
Ex Egger sale 7 January 1908, 100. From the Jameson and Charles Gillet collections and an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.