Lot 44
SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.24 g, 10 h), circa 430-420. 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, olive branch. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΟΝ Head of Arethousa to right, her hair bound in a sakkos, wearing a double spiral earring and a simple necklace; around, four dolphins. Boehringer 657 (V332/R448). HGC 2, 1319. SNG Lockett 955. SNG München 1034. Beautifully toned. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, very fine.

From the Lucien Birkler Collection, acquired well before 2011.
Estimate:
2000 CHF
Starting price:
1600 CHF
Hammer price:
1900 CHF
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Closed
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