Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 1



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                        Lot: 21

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                        SICILY: Camarina. 425-405 BC. AR tetradrachm (17.05 gm).

                        SICILY. Camarina. Ca. 425-405 BC. Silver tetradrachm 
                        (17.05 gm). Signed on the obverse by Exakestidas. Fast 
                        quadriga driven right by Athena; above, Nike flying left 
                        to crown her, artist's signature EXAKESTIDAS in tiny 
                        letters on exergual line, two prize amphorae in exergue 
                        / KAMARINAION, head of young Heracles left in lion skin 
                        headdress. Westermark and Jenkins 149 (O8/R15). An 
                        attractive example with an unusually clear signature of 
                        the artist. Extremely fine 

                        Exakestidas, an artist who signed dies only at Camarina, 
                        was surely the author of both dies of this tetradrachm, 
                        though his signature appears only on the obverse. 
                        Exakestidas introduced the youthful, beardless type of 
                        Heracles at Camarina, replacing an image of strength and 
                        determination with one of idealized masculine beauty. 
                        The richly detailed and sensuous style of Exakestidas 
                        has been compared to that of Euainetus. 
                        Estimated Value: $ 7,500 




...Sold for $11,500 USD [ approx 8740 EUR, 6095 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee. 

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
                      and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).