Tetradrachms of Sicily
HGC 307 (R2)
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
SICILY, ERYX c.412-400 BC |
| Item Description: |
AR Tetradrachm Sicily, Eryx obv Nike over quadriga |
| Full Grade: |
NGC Ch F Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5 |
| Owner: |
MF Collection |
Owner Comments:
Sicily, Eryx AR Tetradrachm. Circa 412-400 BC. Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving galloping quadriga right; Nike above flying left to crown the charioteer, grain ear in exergue / [ΕΡΥΚΙΝΟΝ], Aphrodite seated left on stool, dove alighting on right hand, while before her Eros, standing right, raising his right hand. Rizzo pl. LXIV, 12-13 (same dies); Basel 278 = Jameson 569; Kraay / Hirmer 192; HGC 2, 307. 16.56g, 24mm, 2h.