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Obolos 25

23 October 2022
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Reverse Die Signed by the Artist Phrygillos

Starting Price: 400 CHF
Hammer Price:  6000 CHF
Lot 26

SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-405 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.45 g, 3 h), reverse die signed by the artist Prygillos, circa 405-400. Charioteer, holding reins in both hands and kentron in left, driving a quadriga rushing to left, about to turn; above, Nike flying right to crown the driver; in exergue, grain ear. Rev. ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ Head of Arethusa to left, wearing ampyx inscribed ΦΡΥ and sphendone, triple pendant earring and simple necklace; around, four dolphins swimming in different directions. BMC 158 (same dies). De Luynes 1188 (same dies). Tudeer 56 (dies 19/34). Toned. Very fine.

Online bidding closes: 23 Oct 2022, 14:13:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 19 Apr 2024, 13:52:38 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:6000 CHF by Byzant1 (17 bids)
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