ANCIENT GREEK COINS

SICILY | Syracuse

NAC 64, May 17 2012

Lot 714 AR Tetradrachm, 17.25g
ex NAC 54 (2010), 53

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House	Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Zurich, Switzerland
Date	May 17th, 2012
Lot	714
Description	Tetradrachm circa 460-440, AR 17.25 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r. to crown horses; in exergue, sea monster to r. Rev. SURAK – OS – I – O – N Head of Arethusa r., hair bound with fillet, wearing earring and dotted necklace; around, four dolphins swimming clockwise. Rizzo pl. XXXVII, 12 (this obverse die). SNG Lockett 937 (these dies). AMB 439 (this obverse die). Dewing 806 (this reverse die). Boehringer 534. Light iridescent tone, struck on a very broad flan, reverse from a slightly rusty die, otherwise extremely fine Ex NAC sale 54, 2010, 53.
Issuer	SICILY | Syracuse
Metal	AR (Silver)
Denomination	Tetradrachm
Weight	17.25g
Estimate	8000
Sold	6500
Currency	SFr
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NAC 54, Mar 24 2010

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SICILY | Syracuse

NAC 64, May 17 2012

Lot 714 AR Tetradrachm, 17.25g

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NAC lot description and image source: Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Auction 64, lot 714. Used with the kind permission of Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG.