Lot 3036
Sicily, Syracuse, 405-400 BC. AR Dekadrachm by Euainetos (unsigned). Charioteer driving galloping quadriga left, holding goad in right hand, reins in left; Nike flying above and crowning driver; below, military harness, shield, greaves, cuirass and Attic helmet, connected by horizontal spear. Reverse: Wreathed head of Persephone left wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace, surrounded by four dolphins (two not on flan); delta below chin. Gallatin obv. R X/rev. D.1; SNG ANS 371 (same dies); Dewing 901 (same dies). Excellent metal with no obverse die rust; light die rust on reverse. Flat strike on highest points. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000.
Private purchase from Realms in 2005.
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| Realized $40,250 |
