Auction Catalogue

14 March 2007

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Important Ancient Coins

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 66

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14 March 2007

Hammer Price:
£170

Sicily, Second Democracy, Tetradrachm, c. 430-420, charioteer driving walking quadriga right, holding kentron in right hand and reins in both, Nike flying above crowning horses, rev. head of Arethusa right, hair tied with ribbon, four dolphins swimming around, 16.49g/3h (Boehringer 676; SNG ANS 224). Some porosity on obverse, otherwise very fine (£150-200)

Provenance:
Bt CNG