Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 138 18-19 May 2023
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Tetradrachm unsigned work of Parmenides circa 405, AR 17.12 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. Below the horses' legs, ivy leaf and in exergue, ear of corn l. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙ – Ω – Ν Head of nymph Arethusa l., wearing large band decorated with stars, a double-hook earring and a necklace; around, four dolphins. Rizzo pl. 48, 12 (these dies). SNG ANS 290 (these dies). Tudeer 82. Coins, Artists and Tyrants 82a' (this coin).
Very rare. Lovely old cabinet tone and very fine
Ex Hess-Leu sale 27 March 1956, 196. From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.
Tetradrachm unsigned work of Parmenides circa 405, AR 17.12 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown him. Below the horses' legs, ivy leaf and in exergue, ear of corn l. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙ – Ω – Ν Head of nymph Arethusa l., wearing large band decorated with stars, a double-hook earring and a necklace; around, four dolphins. Rizzo pl. 48, 12 (these dies). SNG ANS 290 (these dies). Tudeer 82. Coins, Artists and Tyrants 82a' (this coin).
Very rare. Lovely old cabinet tone and very fine
Ex Hess-Leu sale 27 March 1956, 196. From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.