SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I, 405-367 BC. Dekadrachm (Silver, 35 mm, 42.74 g, 4 h), reverse die signed by Euainetos, circa 405-400. Charioteer driving quadriga galloping to left, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in his left; above, Nike flying right, crowning the charioteer with a wreath; in exergue, on two slightly raised lines, shield, pair of greaves, cuirass and crested Attic helmet; below, [ΑΘΛΑ].
Rev. ΣΥ-ΡΑ-Κ-ΟΣ-ΙΩΝ Head of Arethousa to left, wearing wreath of reeds, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; around, four dolphins; below the dolphin swimming under Arethousa's neck, signature [ΕΥ-ΑΙΝΕ]. Boston MFA 421 (
same dies). De Luynes 1248 (
same dies). Dewing 876–8 (
same dies). Gallatin R.III/C.II. Rizzo pl. LIV, 8 (
same dies). SNG ANS 363 (
same dies). SNG Copenhagen 689 (
same dies). Beautifully toned and well struck from masterful dies crafted by the illustrious Euainetos. Minor traces of corrosion and with very light doubling on the obverse
, otherwise, good very fine.
From the T. Frisbie Collection, privately acquired from Edward. J. Waddell, previously privately acquired from Leu in 2001 and ex Hess-Leu 31, 6-7 December 1966, 145.