SICILY. Syracuse. Second Democracy, 466-406 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.05 gms), Obverse die signed by Eumenes and reverse die signed by Eukleidas, ca. 415-405 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. HGC-2, 1328; Tudeer-24 (V9/R16); SNG ANS-259 (same dies). Obverse: Charioteer, holding kentron and reins, driving quadriga left; above, crowning Nike flying right; [E-V]MHNO[V] in exergue; Reverse: Head of Arethousa left, wearing hoop earring; EVKΛ/EIΔA in two lines on diptych below chin, four dolphins around. A tremendous specimen featuring the signatures of two giants in the world of ancient engraving, this pleasantly toned example does exhibit some roughness to the surfaces, but is well centered and struck, with the signatures visible and little in the way of actual handling. <strong>RARE </strong>and highly enticing. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.<p>Ex: Münzen und Medaillen VIII (12/1949) Lot # 784.<p>Ex: Maxime Velay Collection.
