Lot 3409
Sale 100 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Sicily, Syracuse, (c.450-439 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.75 gm), obv. slow quadriga driven to right by male charioteer, Nike flying right crowning charioteer, rev. **SURAKOSION around to right, head of Artemis-Arethusa to right, wearing a korymbos under a broad diadem band four dolphins around, (cf.S.931, Boehringer 628, [same dies obverse 319/reverse 432], BMC 101, SNG Munich 1030, SNG ANS 200). Small flan, uneven tone, otherwise fine/good fine and rare.
Ex Christies London Auction Sale November 12, 1985 (lot 25).
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Passed in