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Lot 12: SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-406 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Struck 450-440 BC. Unlisted die combination.

AUCTION:  Sale 215

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $950
  • 9 Bid(s)
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SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy. 466-406 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm - 17.37 g). Struck 450-440 BC. Charioteer driving walking quadriga right, holding kentron in right hand, reins in both; Nike flying above and crowning horses, ketos right in exergue / Head of Arethusa right, wearing single-pendant earring and a necklace with a pendant, hair bound with a band wrapped around head three times; four dolphins around swimming clockwise. Boehringer 569-570 var. (V287/R390 - unlisted die combination); SNG ANS 184 (same obverse die). VF, lightly toned, nice metal, obverse slightly double struck.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: VAuctions
  • Lot #: 12
  • Listing #: 202036
  • Closed: Thursday, October 30, 2008 5:22:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $1,000