Lot 4025
Sicily, Syrakuse. Second Democracy, Dionysius I, 405-395 BC. Gold Dekadrachm or 50 Litrai (2.88 g). ΣYPAKOΣIΩN. Young male head facing left; partial letters behind. Reverse: Free horse prancing right; [ΣYPA]KOΣIΩ[N]below two fine exergue lines. SNG ANS 340-344; SNG Cop. 688; Gulbenkian--. Some minor marks in the reverse field. Well struck in high relief. A lovely little Syrakusan jewel. Rare. NGC graded Choice AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5.
Probably by the master Euainetos.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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| Realized $9,200 |
