COINS OF THE GREEK WORLD SICILY Syracuse Dionysios I, c. 405-367. . Decadrachm 405/390. Signed oeuvre of Euainetos. Galloping quadriga to l., driven by charioteer with kentron. Above, a flying Nike crowning the driver with wreath. In exergue shield, body armour between two leg guards, helmet. (AΘΛA) below. Rev. [ΣΥΡAKOΣIΩN] Head of Kore-Persephone to l., wearing wreath of grain leaves in hair, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace. Four dolphins in field. Signature of the artist EΥ?AIN(E) below. 42.89 g. Gallatin C16/RVIII. ANS 370 (same obverse die); Dewing 907-908 (same obverse die). SNG München 1077. Excellent style and wonderful portrait. Very fine/extremely fine.
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