SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I, 406-367 B.C. AR Decadrachm (41.42 gms), ca. 405-370 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Fine Style.Gallatin-R.XXI/G.I. Unsigned work by Euainetos. Fast quadriga driven left by female charioteer leaning forward with a kentron in right hand and reins in left hand, Nike flying right to crown her, heavy exergual line and panoply of arms below; Reverse: Head of Arethusa left wearing barley wreath, four dolphins around, scallop shell behind. Good strike from fine style dies. Die rust evident, some pitting on the obverse though overall an attractive piece with alluring dark tone. Nice strike and well centered with good eye appeal.Ex: Coin Galleries Sale 07/1981, Lot #269.
