A nicely toned early Drachm from Syracuse
Lot 72
SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. Drachm (Silver, 15 mm, 4.30 g, 12 h), circa 485-470. Nude horseman riding to right. Rev. ΣVRAKOΣION Pearl-diademed head of Arethousa to right, her hair drawn up at the back and wearing pearl necklace; all within shallow circular incuse. Boehringer 281 (O130/R194). Boston MFA 352 (same dies). HGC 2, 1360. SNG ANS 95 (same reverse die). SNG Lockett 912 (same dies). Lightly toned. Somewhat porous, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. med. Cora Flinsch (1920-2022), ex Giessener Münzhandlung 48, 2 April 1990, 93 and Sternberg XX, 20 April 1988, 349.
Estimate:
1000 CHF
Starting price:
800 CHF
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Closing time: 31-May-25, 06:00:00 CEST
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