Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Tetradrachm, struck under the Second Democracy, c. 413, following the defeat of Athens; signed work of Euth- and Phrygillos

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 neck and crowned with barley and poppy flowers, wearing hook-shaped earring and cord necklace with ornament; framed by four dolphins around; φρυγιλλ below neck

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.21g/10h

References: Fischer-Bossert 47o, this coin [O15/R29] = Weber 1603, this coin; Rizzo pl. XLIII, 12; Ashmolean 1998

Condition: Very fine with pretty grey tone over excellent surfaces; struck from dies of high artistry £3,000-£3,600

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

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Collection

Sir Herman Weber Collection [from I. Virzi, Palermo, 1902]
Ars Classica Auction XVI, Geneva, 3 July 1933, lot 741
SNC March 1941 (6817)