Greek Silver & Bronze
Lot 1790 Greek Silver & Bronze
Estimate $4,000
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SOLD $5,100
SICILY, Syracuse, (400-370 B.C.), silver decadrachm by Euainetos, (41.58 grams), obv. charioteer driving fast quadriga left, Nike flying above holding fillet, armour and helmet on steps in exergue, rev. head of Artemis-Arethusa to left, surrounded by four dolphins, cockle shell behind neck, traces of legend above and below of EY AINE, (cf.S.953; Gallatin dies C.VI/III; BMC 178 [same dies], Cahn Sale 75, May 30, 1932 [lot 198, this coin, illustrated]). Possibly has been mounted on edge, otherwise attractive and evenly worn, fine/nearly very fine and very rare.
Ex. Adolph E. Cahn Frankfurt Sale No.75, May 30, 1932, (lot 198 illustrated) and purchased privately from Empire Coins, USA, October 9, 1987, ($3600). Gallatin notes 6 specimens from these die.
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