Lot 3034
Sicily, Syracuse, c. 410 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.43 g). Signed by Euainetos and Eumenos. Signed on the obverse by Euainetos and on the reverse by Eumenos. Galloping quadriga right, above Nike flying left carrying tablet with artist's signature Euainetos; two dolphins, nose to nose in exergue. Reverse: Head of Arethusa left, wearing ampyx and sphendone, artist's signature Eumenos under neck truncation, four dolphins around. Tuder 44 (14/26); Rizzo pl. xliii, 8 (same dies). Excellent metal and nicely toned. A lovely problem-free example of this classic rarity. About Extremely Fine.
On this, his second obverse die for Syracuse, Euainetos sought recognition by making his signature more conspicuous. He inscribed his name on a tablet, as Eukleidas had already done, but cleverly incorporated it into the scene by placing it in Nike's hands, where we might expect to find the name of the victorious charioteer. Very Rare and one of Euainetos' best work.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000.
Purchased from Antiqua, Dec. 2003.
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