Lot 43
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.19 g, 12 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 Arethousa 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. Boehringer 628 (V319/R432). Boston MFA 385-6 (same dies). SNG ANS 200 (same dies). SNG Lloyd 1346 (same dies). SNG München 1030 (same dies). A lovely piece struck with a magnificent head of Arethousa. Small scuffs and with a flan fault on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.

From the T. Frisbie Collection, ex Manhattan Sale III, 3 January 2012, 76.
Estimate:
2500 CHF
Starting price:
2000 CHF
Hammer price:
3600 CHF
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Closed
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