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Ancients: SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysius I (405-367 BC). AR decadrachm (35mm, 42.41 gm, 4h). NGC XF 5/5 - 2/5....
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Description
Griffin Head Variety
SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysius I (405-367 BC). AR decadrachm (35mm,
42.41 gm, 4h). NGC XF 5/5 - 2/5. Unsigned dies by the "shell
engraver" in the style of Euainetos, ca. 405-370 BC. Racing
quadriga driven left by charioteer, reins in left hand, kentron in
right; Nike flying right in field above to crown him, military
arms, including aspis (shield), greaves, cuirass, and crested Attic
helmet, all joined by horizontal spear, ΑΘΛΑ ("prizes") below all
in exergue, dotted border / (No ethnic), head of Arethusa left,
hair wreathed with barley ears, wearing triple pendant earring and
beaded necklace; four dolphins around, scallop shell behind neck
(obscured by die break), griffin head right below chin, dotted
border. Gallatin (R XIX / G Ia). Perfectly centered on round flan,
with nearly the entire design visible on both sides. Light violet
toning.
Auction Info
2023 January 9 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - New York #3105 (go to Auction Home page)
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