Auction Catalogue
Greek Coinages, Syracuse: Hemidrachm, struck under the tyrant Dionysos I, c. 400-395
Obverse: head of Athena canted three-quarters left, wearing plumed helmet, framed by four dolphins swimming around
Reverse: quadriga galloping left; the charioteer holding kentron and reins, glancing up towards the wreath-bearing Nike flying right above; confronted dolphins in exergue
Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 1.94g/12h
References: Du Chastel 127; Rizzo pl. XLVII, 3; Ashmolean 2015
Condition: Good very fine, heavy dark patina £900-£1,200
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.
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Collection
Bt Spink, September 1961
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