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Nomos 14

17 May 2017
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 5000 CHF
Hammer Price:  8500 CHF
Lot 68

SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I, 405-367 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25mm, 17.40 g 10), in the style of Eukleidas, c. 405-395. Charioteer, holding kentron in his right hand and reins in both, driving fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer with wreath held in both hands; in exergue, dolphin left. Rev. ΣYPAKO[ΣIΩN] Head of Arethousa left, hair bound with sphendone over which several tresses fly back, wearing double-loop earring and plain necklace with frontal pendant; around, four dolphins. Tudeer 103 (possibly e, ex Gotha). SNG ANS 299-300 var. Beautifully toned and nicely struck, with a splendid head of Arethusa, Extremely fine.


From the Stoecklin Collection, acquired from Hess AG in Luzern, and possibly ex Gotha.

Online bidding closes: 17 May 2017, 09:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 14:11:57 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:8500 CHF

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