Lot 3029
Sicily, Syracuse, c. 410 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Signed on both sides. Signed on the obverse by Eu… and on the reverse by Eukleidas. Galloping quadriga driven left; above, Nike flying right to crown driver; artist's signature EY under horses. Reverse: Head of Arethusa left, artist's signature Eukleidas on tablet beneath chin, four dolphins around. Tudeer 30 (11/16); Rizzo pl. xlii, 16 (same dies), also pl. XIV, 1 and pl. XLVI, 1 (reverse enlargements.). Choice Very Fine.
Eukleidas is most celebrated for his facing head of Athena c. 405 BC. This, his first signed die at Syracuse, shows that he initially worked under the strong influence of Eumenos. But his Arethusa is slightly more finely featured, with smaller eye, more delicate nostrils, and thinner lips. Very Rare and much sought-after.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.
From Antiqua XII, 12/2003, #30.
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