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Sicily. Syracuse. Tetradrachm struck under Dionysios I. Circa 405-400 BC (Silver, 24.33 mm, 16.82 g). Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving fast quadriga left; Nike flying right above, crowning charioteer with wreath held in both hands; in exergue, dolphin left. Rev. [ΣYP - A - KO] - Σ - I Ω - N, Head of underwater Arethusa left, wearing sphendone; four dolphins around. Tudeer 97 (V34/R66). SNG ANS 298 (same dies). McClean 521 (same dies). HGC 2 1345. L. Forrer, "Notes sur les signatures de graveurs sur les monnaies grecques," RBN (1903-1906), p. 138, 2 (same dies). HGC 2, 1345. Attractive cabinet toning. Beautiful and highly artistic style, yet also fresh and joyful. Unsigned but in the style of Eukleidas. Nearly Extremely Fine.

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Sicily. Syracuse. Tetradrachm struck under Dionysios I. Circa 405-400 BC (Silver, 24.33 mm, 16.82 g). Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving fast quadriga left; Nike flying right above, crowning charioteer with wreath held in both hands; in exergue, dolphin left. Rev. [ΣYP - A - KO] - Σ - I Ω - N, Head of underwater Arethusa left, wearing sphendone; four dolphins around. Tudeer 97 (V34/R66). SNG ANS 298 (same dies). McClean 521 (same dies). HGC 2 1345. L. Forrer, "Notes sur les signatures de graveurs sur les monnaies grecques," RBN (1903-1906), p. 138, 2 (same dies). HGC 2, 1345. Attractive cabinet toning. Beautiful and highly artistic style, yet also fresh and joyful. Unsigned but in the style of Eukleidas. Nearly Extremely Fine.