Lot 2426
Sicily, Syracuse, c. 405-400 BC. AR Dekadrachm (43.26 g) signed by the artist Euainetos. Charioteer driving fast quadriga left, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; above, Nike flying right crowning charioteer; below exergual line, cuirass, shield, greaves, helmet and horizontal spear. Reverse: Head left of Arethusa wearing necklace and drop earring, surrounded by four dolphins; below lower dolphin, [E]YAINE. Gallatin R. VI/C. XIII, 6 (this coin). Only 8 specimens cited for this reverse die. Toned an even, attractive purplish-grey. Extremely Fine.
This beautiful, imposing and very well-provenanced dekadrachm is one of the relativey few from a signed reverse die which retains the signature. So often, signatures are entirely off the flan.
Estimated Value $60,000 - 80,000.
Ex Hirsch Sale XXI, 1908, Consul Weber 684.
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