Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Web Auction 92 - Greek, Roman, Byzantine Coins and Numismatic Literature I part - Greek, Roman, Byzantine Coins
Friday 2 October 2020 hours 14:00 (UTC +00:00)
Sicily, Syracuse, Tetradrachm struck under Dyonisios I, unsigned work by Parmenides, ca. 410-395 BC. AR (g 17,22; mm 29; h 2). Charioteer driving fast quadriga l.; holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r., crowning chariot
Sicily, Syracuse, Tetradrachm struck under Dyonisios I, unsigned work by Parmenides, ca. 410-395 BC. AR (g 17,22; mm 29; h 2). Charioteer driving fast quadriga l.; holding kentron and reins; above, Nike flying r., crowning charioteer; below, broken chariot wheel; in ex., barley grain. Rv. ΣVPAKOΣION, head of Arethusa l.; around, four dolphins. Very Rare. Lightly toned and about extremely fine.