ANCIENT GREEK COINS

SICILY | Syracuse

NAC 66, Oct 17 2012

Lot 11 AR Tetradrachm, 17.25g
ex NFA II (1976); Sotheby/Hunt (1990)

FROM THE AUCTION CATALOG

House	Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Zurich, Switzerland
Date	October 17th, 2012
Lot	11
Description	Tetradrachm of the Demareteion series circa 480-465, AR 17.25 g. Slow quadriga driven r. by charioteer, holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying l. to crown him; in exergue, pystrix r. Rev. ΣVR – AK – OΣ – ION Pearl diademed head of Arethusa r., surrounded by four dolphins swimming clockwise. de Nanteuil 331 (these dies). Boston 360 (these dies). Boehringer 434. Very rare. A magnificent issue of superb style of the Demareteion series, lovely iridescent tone and about extremely fine Ex NFA II, 1976, 60 and Sotheby’s 21-22 June 1990, Hunt part II, 250, sales.
Issuer	SICILY | Syracuse
Metal	AR (Silver)
Denomination	Tetradrachm
Weight	17.25g
Estimate	12500
Sold	17000
Currency	CHF
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SICILY | Syracuse

NAC 66, Oct 17 2012

Lot 11 AR Tetradrachm, 17.25g

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NAC lot description and image source: Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Auction 66, lot 11. Used with the kind permission of Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG.