Leu Numismatik

Lot 42

SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 17.00 g, 11 h), circa 450-440. 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; in exergue, ketos to right. Rev. ΣYRΑΚΟΣΙ-ΟΝ Diademed head of Arethousa to right, wearing circular earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins swimming right. Boehringer 574.3 (this coin, illustrated on pl. 21, V287/R394). Boston MFA 377 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1330 (same dies). SNG Lockett 943 (same dies). Perfectly centered and attractively toned, and with an exceptional pedigree. Slightly rough and with minor marks, otherwise, very fine.

From the Lucien Birkler Collection, ex Münzen & Medaillen GmbH 40, 4 June 2014, 98, from the collection of A. Voirol, Münzen & Medaillen AG 38, 6-7 December 1968, 25, ex Münzhandlung Basel 8, 22-23 March 1937, 152, Cahn 60, 2 July 1928, 219 and Naville V, 18 June 1923, 1060 [Monnaies Grecques Antiques provenance des doubles du British Museum, des collections de feu le Général A. L. Bertier de la Garde et de divers autres amateurs].

Estimate:

2500 CHF

Starting price:

2000 CHF

Hammer price:

4800 CHF

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