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Lot 91: Sicily, Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny. 485-466 B.C. AR tetradrachm. Under Hieron I, ca. 480/78-475 B.C.

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 20 (Auction 325)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $310
  • 2 Bid(s)
Description

Sicily, Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny. 485-466 B.C. AR tetradrachm (22 mm, 17.23 g, 9 h). Under Hieron I, ca. 480/78-475 B.C. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving slow quadriga right; above, Nike flying right, crowning horses / ΣVR-A-KOΣI-OИ (R inverted), diademed head of Arethusa right, surrounded by four dolphins. Boehringer series XIIb, 323 (V158/R226); Randazzo 494-6 (same dies); McClean 2614 (same dies); SNG ANS 105. Old toning. NGC Ch VF, strike: 3/5, surface: 3/5.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 91
  • Listing #: 216809
  • Closed: Friday, June 30, 2017 3:30:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $500