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Description
Sicily, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC.
AR Drachm (4.17 g, 10h). Reverse die signed by Euainetos. Struck circa 405-400 BC.
The hero Leukaspis advancing right, holding sword and shield
Head of Arethusa right; four dolphins around, V-Ǝ flanking neck.
Cf. Boehringer, Münzprägungen, pl. II, 16; SNG ANS -; cf. SNG Copenhagen 665.
VF, toned, cleaning marks and areas of porosity. Extremely rare.
Ex Collection C.G. (Classical Numismatic Group 76, 12 September 2007), lot 162; Triton III (30 November 1999), lot 277.
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Source http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=146762
Author Classical Numismatic Group
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