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Double-Signed Tetradrachm

Syracuse. Ca. 415-410 BC. AR tetradrachm (17.35 gm). Signed by Euainetos and Eumenos. Bearded charioteer driving racing quadriga right, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left, Nike flying above to left, holding wreath on which is hung a tablet inscribed ΕΥΑΙΝ-ΕΤΟ in two lines; two confronting dolphins in exergue / ΣΥΡΑ-ΚΟΣΙΩΝ, head of nymph Arethusa left, wearing double earring and necklace, four dolphins around; ΕΥΜΕΝΟΥ below neck truncation. Tudeer 43. SNG Lloyd 1380 (same dies). SNG Lockett 967 (same dies). Boston 408 (same dies). SNG ANS 270 (same dies). Dewing Coll. 845 (same dies). A rare example with both engraver's signatures clear and complete! Toned, good very fine.

Auction Info

Auction Dates
September, 2011
7th-12th Wednesday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
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Sold on Sep 7, 2011 for: Not Sold
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