From the collections of A. D. Moretti, R. C. Lockett and E. J. Seltman
Lot 73
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.13 g, 4 h), circa 430. Charioteer driving quadriga walking to right, holding goad in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying right to crown the horses. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ Head of Arethusa to right, wearing broad headband fastened above her ear, double-spiral earring and plain necklace, with her hair bound up behind her head under the headband and curling up behind; around, four dolphins. Basel 446 (this coin). Boehringer 634 (V321/R436). Jameson 770 (same dies). SNG ANS 203 (same dies). SNG Lockett 950 (this coin). A beautiful and well pedigreed piece with a fine head of Arethusa. Good very fine.

From the Kleinkunst Collection and from the collections of A. D. Moretti, Numismatica Ars Classica 13, 8 October 1998, 446, R. C. Lockett, Glendining's, 25 October 1955, 849 and E. J. Seltman, Sotheby's, 6-7 July 1921, 209.
Estimate:
2500 CHF
Starting price:
2000 CHF
Hammer price:
4000 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
1 Bid
Time left:
Closing time: 23-Oct-20, 06:00:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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