A wonderful rendering of the charioteer
Lot 38
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23 mm, 17.31 g, 6 h), circa 475-470. 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 with a wreath. Rev. ΣVR-ΑΚ-ΟΣΙ-ΟИ Diademed head of Arethousa to right, her hair drawn up at the back, wearing single pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 296 (V142/R204). Randazzo 462 (same dies). SNG ANS 97 (same dies). Beautifully toned and struck from exceptionally fresh dies, with a wonderful rendering of the charioteer. Struck slightly off center and with minor flan faults, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the T. Frisbie Collection, privately acquired from Edward J. Waddell and previously privately acquired in 2001.
Estimate:
3500 CHF
Starting price:
2800 CHF
Hammer price:
4400 CHF
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Closed
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