119.  Syracuse .  Circa 405-400  BC. AR  Dekadrachm (42.67  gm). Charioteer
driving galloping  quadriga left,  holding kentron in right  hand, reins in
left; Nike flying above and crowning charioteer; below heavy exergual line:
a military harness, shield, greaves, cuirass and Attic helmet all connected
by  a   horizontal  spear  /  Wreathed   head  of  Arethusa  left,  wearing
triple-pendant earring  and necklace, four dolphins  swimming around; shell
behind.  Gallatin  R.VIII/F.I;  Dewing  907. Good  VF,  rusty  dies, a  few
scrapes. ($9000)


CNG Mail bid sale #58, lot 119.
 
Lot was unsold.


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