Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 138 18-19 May 2023
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Decadrachm signed by Euainetos circa 400, AR 42.13 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, display of military harness set on two steps and below, [ΑΘΛΑ]. Rev. [ΣΥ] – ΡΑ – ΚΟ – ΣΙΩΝ Head of nymph Arethusa (Kore-Persephone) l., wearing barley-wreath, triple pendant earring and beaded necklace. Around, three dolphins, while a fourth makes dorsal contact with neck truncation; beneath, [EY – AINE]. de Luynes 1250 (these dies). Dewing 885 (these dies). Gallatin RIV/CXII.
A portrait of excellent style and a superb old cabinet tone. Several minor
cleaning marks in field, otherwise about extremley fine
Ex Lanz sale 24, 1983, 145.
Graded Ch XF Strike 5/5 Surface 2/5, Fine style, smoothing, NCG certification number 6558856-007
Decadrachm signed by Euainetos circa 400, AR 42.13 g. Fast quadriga driven l. by charioteer, holding reins and kentron; in field above, Nike flying r. to crown him. In exergue, display of military harness set on two steps and below, [ΑΘΛΑ]. Rev. [ΣΥ] – ΡΑ – ΚΟ – ΣΙΩΝ Head of nymph Arethusa (Kore-Persephone) l., wearing barley-wreath, triple pendant earring and beaded necklace. Around, three dolphins, while a fourth makes dorsal contact with neck truncation; beneath, [EY – AINE]. de Luynes 1250 (these dies). Dewing 885 (these dies). Gallatin RIV/CXII.
A portrait of excellent style and a superb old cabinet tone. Several minor
cleaning marks in field, otherwise about extremley fine
Ex Lanz sale 24, 1983, 145.
Graded Ch XF Strike 5/5 Surface 2/5, Fine style, smoothing, NCG certification number 6558856-007