Sicily, Syracuse

SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. AR Dekadrachm (41,40g). Reverse die signed by Euainetos. Struck circa 405-390 BC Obv: Charioteer, holding kentron in extended right hand and reins in left, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in her extended hands; below heavy exergual line, military harness, shield, greaves, cuirass, and crested Attic helmet, all connected by a horizontal spear; [ΑΘΛΑ] below. Rev: Head of Arethousa left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; [ΣΥΡΑ]ΚΟΣΙΩN behind hair, four dolphins swimming around, EYAIN along lower edge. Ref: Dewing 898-902 (stgl.); Gallatine D II/RIX ; HGC 1299. Provenance: Collection Ex Signorelli, Santamaria 1961, n°354. #ancientolympics

Estimate:£7,276.6

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