Lot 4040
Sicily, Syracuse, c. 415 BC or slightly later. AR Tetradrachm (17.18 g). Signed on the reverse die by the master artist Sosion. Fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer. Reverse: Head left of Arethusa wearing ampyx on which name of artist has been inscribed in tiny letters; around, four dolphins. Gulbenkian 272 (these dies); Rizzo pl. XLII, 2 (these dies); Basel 455 (these dies). Clearly shows the artist's signature. About Extremely Fine.
Among the exquisite issues minted at Syracuse, those that have been signed in the dies by renowned ancient artists are the most revered and in demand.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000.
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