The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Drachm, struck under the tyrant Dionysios I, c. 405-400; school of Eukleidas

Obverse: συρακοσιων: facing head of Athena canted slightly left, wearing plumed helmet; framed by four dolphins swimming around

Reverse: συρακοσιων: Leukaspis advancing right, holding spear and shield; altar behind, sacrificed ram to right, λευκασπισ in exergue

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 4.10g/6h

References: Du Chastel 126; Lockett 980; Rizzo pl. XLVII, 1 same dies

Condition: Extremely fine, well centred and attractively toned; an exceptional example of this difficult and charming issue £4,000-£5,000

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

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Nomos Auction 17, Zurich, 26 October 2018, lot 52