Bruun Rasmussen
Auction 913 25 Apr 2023
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Sicily, Syracuse, Dionysios I, 405-367 BC, Dekadrachm, Reverse die signed by Euainetos (off-flan), c. 405-390 BC, Gallatin D. I/R. XI, SNG Cop. 691, 43.28 g.
Obverse: 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.
Reverse: Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; "Syrakosion" behind hair, four dolphins swimming around.
Beautifully toned, Extremely Fine and exceptionally well-struck example of one of the most iconic and beautiful coins in the history of numismatics.
EF
Provenance:
Ex. Lanz, München, November 1986, lot 133
Greece
Sicily, Syracuse, Dionysios I, 405-367 BC, Dekadrachm, Reverse die signed by Euainetos (off-flan), c. 405-390 BC, Gallatin D. I/R. XI, SNG Cop. 691, 43.28 g.
Obverse: 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.
Reverse: Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; "Syrakosion" behind hair, four dolphins swimming around.
Beautifully toned, Extremely Fine and exceptionally well-struck example of one of the most iconic and beautiful coins in the history of numismatics.
EF
Provenance:
Ex. Lanz, München, November 1986, lot 133