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Ancients: SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysius I (405-367 BC). AR decadrachm (33mm, 43.47 gm, 8h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style....
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"Shell Engraver" in the Style of Euainetos
SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysius I (405-367 BC). AR decadrachm (33mm,
43.47 gm, 8h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. 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 / ΣΥ-ΡΑ-Κ-Ο-ΣΙΩN,
head of Arethusa left, hair wreathed with barley ears, wearing
triple pendant earring and beaded necklace; four dolphins around,
scallop shell behind neck, dotted border. Gallatin (R XVII / F
VIII). Struck from high-relief, fresh dies, expertly centered on
slightly compact flan. Fiery red-gold toning throughout. Rare die
combination - Gallatin only notes one other example (Copenhagen,
Gr. 43.23).
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2023 January 9 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - New York #3105 (go to Auction Home page)
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