Lot 23
Sicily, Syracuse. Dionysios I, 405-400 BC (or somewhat later). AR Dekadrachm (41.24 g) with rev. die by Euainetos. In the style of Kimon. Charioteer driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flies right, crowning charioteer; in exergue, panoply of armor. Reverse: Wreathed head left of Arethusa wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, surrounded by four swimming dolphins. Cf. Jongkees 6; Dewing 870; cf. SNG ANS 357. Covered with silver chloride deposits c. 70%, and smoothed; porosity at edge. Otherwise, Very Fine.
Since KIMON on the obverse exergual line was erased during the progress of die usage, and the position of the KI on headband would be off the flan, the reverse die's possibilities of being a signed work are questionable.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
Malter Auction XLVII (4 II 92), lot 50.
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