Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 413, following the defeat of Athens; signed work of Euth- and Eumenos (reverse signature obscured)

Obverse: Eros driving fast quadriga right, glancing up towards wreath-bearing Nike flying left above; artist’s signature [eυθ] and Skylla holding trident over shoulder in exergue

Reverse: συρακοσιον: head of Arethusa left, her hair pulled up from nape of neck and crowned with barley, wearing hook-shaped earring; framed by three dolphins around

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.98g/11h

References: Fischer-Bossert 46y, this coin [O15/R28]; Rizzo pl. XLIII, 11; Ashmolean –

Condition: About very fine, dark cabinet tone with neon-blue highlights across the fields; rare, being struck from dies of particularly elegant style £2,000-£2,600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Collection

A. Rhousopoulos Collection, Hirsch Auction XIII, Munich, 15 May 1905, lot 425
H.C. Hoskier Collection, Hirsch auction XX, Munich, 13 November 1907, lot 155
Prof. E.L. Jonas collection, Glendining Auction, 18th January 1949, lot 89