Lot 24
Sicily, Syracuse. Dionysios I, 405-400 BC (or somewhat later). AR Dekadrachm (41.16 g) with rev. die by Euainetos. 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; underneath lowest dolphin, signature of artist EYAINE. Gallatin O.IV - R.C.VII (these dies); Dewing 883 (these dies). Plagued, as so many are, with heavy silver chloride deposits covering over half the coin; smoothed. Otherwise, Very Fine.
Though heavily cleaned (losing about two grams of silver), this example is quite well centered, showing the discernible signature of Euainetos at six o'clock. Not all the dies were signed by this great artist, and most in the marketplace which would have a signature, are off-center to the point of having these letters off the flan.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
|
| |
| Realized $8,625 |
