ANCIENT GREEK COINS
SICILY | Syracuse
New York Sale VII, Jan 15 2004
Lot 15 AR Tetradrachm, 17.34g
ex Sotheby (1909) Benson; Jameson Collection
FROM THE AUCTION CATALOG
| House | THE NEW YORK SALE , New York, USA |
|---|---|
| Date | January 15th, 2004 |
| Lot | 15 |
| Description | Tetradrachm, signed by the master engraver Eucleidas, about 405. AR 17.34 g. Fast quadriga l., the driver holds the reins with his l. hand, kentron with his r. hand; he is crowned by Nike flying r.; in exergue, two dolphins swimming to meet each other. Rev. SURA[KOSIOS] Head of Arethusa l., wearing ampyx and sphendone; on the sphendone, signature EUKLEI; around four dolphins. Tudeer 27, 39d (this specimen, rev. ill. on pl. 2, 13). SNG ANS 39 (these dies). Jameson I, 173, 803 (this specimen). Rare. Good style. Short flan. Almost extremely fine |
| Issuer | SICILY | Syracuse |
| Metal | AR (Silver) |
| Denomination | Tetradrachm |
| Weight | 17.34g |
| Estimate | 2800 |
| Sold | 3500 |
| Currency | USD |
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SICILY | Syracuse
New York Sale VII, Jan 15 2004
Lot 15 AR Tetradrachm, 17.34g